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Dataset for A Compact Two-Loudspeaker Virtual Sound Reproduction System for Clinical Testing of Spatial Hearing With Hearing-Assistive Devices
No full textDataset for A Compact Two-Loudspeaker Virtual Sound Reproduction System for Clinical Testing of Spatial Hearing With Hearing-Assistive Devices
Dataset DOI: https://doi.org/10.5258/SOTON/D2081
Authors: Eric Hamdan & Mark Fletcher, Auditory Implant Service, University of Southampton
This dataset supports the publication:
AUTHORS: Eric Hamdan and Mark Fletcher
TITLE: A Compact Two-Loudspeaker Virtual Sound Reproduction System for Clinical Testing of Spatial Hearing With Hearing-Assistive Devices
JOURNAL: Frontiers in Neuroscience
This dataset contains CSV files for each figure in the manuscript that has graphed data, i.e., Figures 4 - 15. The CSV files contain the x,y data for each graph (some graphs have multiple dependent variables, e.g., y1, y2, etc.). There is a folder for each figure which contains the corresponding CVS file, e.g.,
Figure5/Figure_5.csv
For figures with subfigures, i.e., (A), (B), etc., there is a CSV file for each subfigure, e.g.,
Figure7/Figure_7A.csv
Figure7/Figure_7B.csv
Figures 14A,B and 15A,B feature 2D graphs, i.e., color maps. The two independent variables are head rotation angle (degrees) and frequency (Hz). For these subfigures, there is a CSV file for each head rotation angle, e.g.,
Figure15/Figure_15A_Angle-10.csv -> corresponds to a head rotation angle of -10 degrees
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Figure15/Figure_15A_Angle00.csv -> corresponds to a head rotation angle of 0 degrees
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Figure15/Figure_15A_Angle10.csv -> corresponds to a head rotation angle of 10 degrees
Additionally, the folders LAC_AE/ and Booth_AE/ contain the CSV files for the smoothed absolute error (AE) associated with Figures 14 and 15 (corresponding to the large anechoic chamber (LAC) and the audiological booth). There is a CSV file for the AE calculated for each head rotation angle (as done with Figures 14A,B and 15A,B), and with and without filter compensation for the head rotation. CSV files for data with head rotation compensation are denoted with "LACC" or "BC". CSV files for data with no head rotation compensation are denoted with "LACNC" and "BNC", e.g.
LAC_AE/LACC_AEhat_Angle00.csv -> corresponds to a head rotation angle of 0 degrees, in the LAC, with head rotation compensation
LAC_AE/LACNC_AEhat_Angle00.csv -> corresponds to a head rotation angle of 0 degrees, in the LAC, no head rotation compensation
Booth_AE/BC_AEhat_Angle00.csv -> corresponds to a head rotation angle of 0 degrees, in the booth, with head rotation compensation
Booth_AE/BNC_AEhat_Angle00.csv -> corresponds to a head rotation angle of 0 degrees, in the booth, no head rotation compensation
Finally, there are stereo HAD recordings of a target speech recording played from each of the six loudspeakers used in the experiment (L3, L2, L1, R1, R2, R3) and recordings of the VA system (L1 and R1) attempting to reproduce the target signal, as detailed in section Results->Stationary Measurements of the manuscript. Recordings were made in the LAC and audiological booth. The LAC and booth recordings are in the folders HAD_Recordings/LAC and HAD_Recordings/Booth, respectively. The target recordings are denoted with the letter 'd' and the reproduced recordings are denoted with the letter 'p', e.g.,
HAD_Recordings/LAC/LAC_d_L1.wav -> recording of the target speech played from loudspeaker L1 in the LAC
HAD_Recordings/LAC/LAC_p_L1.wav -> recording of the VA system reproduced speech played from loudspeaker L1 in the LAC
HAD_Recordings/Booth/Booth_d_L1.wav -> recording of the target speech played from loudspeaker L1 in the audiological booth
HAD_Recordings/Booth/Booth_p_L1.wav -> recording of the VA system reproduced speech played from loudspeaker L1 in the audiological booth
Date of data collection: 09/09/2020 - 29/01/2021
All data was collected at the University of Southampton, U.K.</span
Guidance Navigation and Control for a Mobile Robot using Vision System and Adaptive Particle Filter
No full textThe main goal of this thesis is to present a system for determining a mobile robot’s pose estimation and mapping in unknown environments. This system has the ability to guide, navigate and control the robot based on a vision system. The system utilizes sensor fusion to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of state estimation. The mobile robot employs a stereo camera and to increase the precision and accuracy of the state estimate, a new Adaptive Fuzzy Particle Filter is implemented based on the fuzzy logic which commonly occur in the traditional Particle Filter and prevented them from diverging. The proposal investigated the mobile robot’s characteristics parameters in an unknown environment with varying amounts of particles. The results showed that the sensor noise can be reduced effectively. The mobile robots using PID controlling was introduced. Experimental validation substantiated the resilience and effectiveness of the proposed controller
LAGU HAMDAN KARYA KOKO KOSWARA DAN R. ADING AFFANDIE
No full textSkripsi dengan judul “Lagu Hamdan Karya Koko Koswara dan R. Ading Affandie” merupakan salah satu karya ilmiah yang ditulis berdasarkan latar belakang yang telah dipaparkan,maka peneliti ingin lebih meneliti lagu Hamdan tersebut. Untuk mempermudah penelitian, maka peneliti menyusun kajian permasalahan dan pertanyaan. Bagaimana melodi lagu Hamdan karya Koko Koswara, bagaimana lirik lagu Hamdan karya R. Ading Affandi, dan Bagaimana hubungan melodi dan lirik lagu Hamdan karya Koko Koswara dan R. Ading Affandie. Dalam penelitian ini,peneliti menggunakan metode deskriptif analisis. Peneliti mendapatkan hasil yang menunjukan bahwa isi di dalam lagu Hamdan ini dapat dibagi menjadi 3 bagian di sebut A, B, C. Banyak terjadi beberapa legato atau tekhnik melismatis yaitu beberapa nada dalam satu suku kata. Tekhnik ini dipadukan dengan pengembangan motif yang ada pada lagu tersebut. lagu ini memakai laras madenda titugu yang pada bagian ke3 berubah surupan menjadi 4= G (Galimber). Koko Koswara menciptakan pola melodi dilihat dari berbagai aspek. Dengan contoh, Koko Koswara menciptakan lagu melihat dengan suku katanya, artinya, dan juga dengan makna nya. Koko Koswara mencoba membuat melodi mengikuti lirik yang dibuat oleh R. Ading Affandie dengan pola melodi yang mencermikan maksud dalam lirik yang diiringi melodi tersebut. Dengan itu kita tahu, Koko Koswara menciptakan suatu pola melodi dengan memperhatikan hukum-hukum dimana bahasa Arab dan bahasa Sunda berbeda pengucapannya, namun bisa bersatu dengan kesatuan yang baik guna bisa tersampainya makna dalam lagu tersebut. Koko Koswara, beliau telah membuktikan bahwa lagu termasuk kedalam seni kreasi baru.----------Thesis with the title "Songs Hamdan Koko Koswara and R. Ading Affandie" is one of the scientific paper was written based on the background that has been presented, the researchers wanted to more closely examine the Hamdan song. To facilitate the study, the researchers compiled the study of the problems and questions. How melody Hamdan Koko Koswara works, how the lyrics of the song by R. Ading Hamdan Affandi, and how the melody and lyrics relations Hamdan Koko works Koswara and R. Ading Affandie. In this study, researchers used a descriptive method of analysis. Researchers get results showed that the content in Hamdan songs can be divided into three sections called A, B, C. A lot happened some legato or melismatis techniques that some tones in one syllable. This technique combined with the existing development pattern in the song. This song madenda titugu barrel wear that on the 3rd turn Surupan into 4 = G (Galimber). Koko Koswara creating melodic patterns viewed from various aspects. By example, Koko Koswara create songs see the syllable, means, and also with its meaning. Koko Koswara tried to make melody to follow the lyrics created by R. Ading Affandie with melodic patterns that reflect the intent in the lyrics to the accompaniment of the melody. With that we know, Koko Koswara creating a melodic patterns with the laws of which the Arabic language and the Sundanese different pronunciation, but can be united with good unity to be tersampainya meaning in the song. Koko Koswara, he has proven that the songs included in the new creations of art
Strategi Pemasaran Bisnis Travel Umroh Menggunakan Analisis SWOT (Studi Kasus PT. Hamdan Syakuro Alkhoir)
No full textThis research is motivated by the increasingly rapid development of Muslims in the world and in Indonesia in particular. One of the pillars of Islam is the Hajj. If you can afford it, to get to Mecca you need a means of transportation. With good means of transportation, pilgrims can carry out the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages safely, calmly and without any hassle. This research aims to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats) faced, as well as the appropriate marketing strategy to be implemented at PT. Hamdan Syakuro Alkhoir. This research uses a qualitative approach, where field data collection is carried out using interviews and document searches. From the research results that have been explained, it can be concluded that the SWOT analysis of PT. Hamdan Syakuro Alkhoir is guaranteed with a score of 0.4, while the weakness is the limited number of people responsible for distribution (lack of employees) with a score of 0.3. Second SWOT analysis of PT. Hamdan Syakuro Alkhoir regarding external factors for opportunities is the existence of good service with a score of 0.15, while the threat is the existence of competition between the same bureaus with a score of 0.04. The final result is the position of PT. Hamdan Syakuro Alkhoir is currently in quadrant I, namely growth strategy. This result is determined based on the average score on IFAS 2.4 and EFAS 3.31, so that the best alternative strategy for business development, especially the marketing strategy of PT. Hamdan Syakuro Alkhoir with a strength opportunities (SO) strategy is to maintain and improve service quality so that it can increase the opportunities that will be obtained by PT. Hamdan Syakuro Alkhoir. Based on the research conclusions, the author recommends in the form of suggestions, namely, PT. Hamdan Syakuro Alkhoir should implement a growth strategy by maintaining and improving the quality of services at PT. Hamdan Syakuro Alkhoir. Then the identification of strategies from researchers can be included as a strategic consideration for promotion of various service sectors in general in Hajj and Umrah travel services, and especially in PT. Hamdan Syakuro Alkhoir. Apart from being able to increase the value of the PT brand. Hamdan Syakuro Alkhoir, can also strengthen vision. Hamdan Syakuro Alkhoiry is to prioritize service and create comfort and uniqueness for the congregation in worship
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The principle of non-refoulement under the European Convention on Human Rights and the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment /
No full textIn this study, Eman Hamdan examines the protection against refoulement under the European Convention on Human Rights and the UN Convention against Torture, with the aim to determine which of those Conventions affords better protection for international protection seekers. Hamdan explores the scope and content of the principle of non-refoulement under both Conventions and the application of the principle to the immigration control measures and the extraordinary rendition operations. The author provides a comprehensive and comparative analysis of the case-law of both the European Court of Human Rights and the UN Committee against Torture on the procedural and substantive aspects of the principle of non-refoulement, in order to help practitioners to determine which of these human rights treaty bodies is more favorable for their specific non-refoulement case. This book was chosen to participate in the Professor Walther Hug Prize 2014-2015, which is a prize for the best legal researches in Switzerland for each academic year
The Relationship between Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding
No full textIntroduction: The purpose was to investigate the possible correlation or predictive relationship between breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression (PPD). Method: We conducted a prospective study in which 137 Arab women were assessed during pregnancy and postpartum. Current breastfeeding was correlated with postpartum outcomes (EPDS and MINI), employment, and use of formula at 2 and 4 months postpartum, as well as with other variables. Results: Women who were breastfeeding at 2 and 4 months had lower scores on EPDS (p 0.0037 and p 0.0001, respectively) and were less likely to be diagnosed with PPD at 4 months (p 0.0025). Higher scores on EPDS and diagnosis of PPD at 2 months were predictive of lower rates of breastfeeding at 4 months (p 0.0001 and p 0.005, respectively). Women who were employed and using formula at 2 months were less likely to breastfeed at 4 months (p 0.0001). Breastfeeding women at 2 months had lower scores on EPDS (p 0.003) and were less likely to be diagnosed with PPD (p 0.05) at 4 months. Discussion: The results indicate that women who breastfeed their infants reduced their risk of developing PPD, with effects being maintained over the first 4 months postpartum. PPD may also decrease the rate of breastfeeding, suggesting a reciprocal relationship between these variables. © 2012 Baywood Publishing Co., Inc.Abou-Saleh MT, 1998, PSYCHONEUROENDOCRINO, V23, P465; Beck CT, 2001, NURS RES, V50, P275, DOI 10.1097-00006199-200109000-00004; McCoy Sarah J Breese, 2006, J Am Osteopath Assoc, V106, P193; Dennis CL, 2009, PEDIATRICS, V123, pE736, DOI 10.1542-peds.2008-1629; Dunn S, 2006, JOGNN-J OBST GYN NEO, V35, P87, DOI 10.1111-J.1552-6909.2006.00005.x; Galler JR, 1999, J DEV BEHAV PEDIATR, V20, P80, DOI 10.1097-00004703-199904000-00002; Ghubash R, 1997, SOC PSYCH PSYCH EPID, V32, P474; Ghusbash R, 2009, PSYCHOL REP, V105, P127; Green Katherine, 2006, Psychol Health Med, V11, P425, DOI 10.1080-13548500600678164; Hamdan A, 2011, ARCH WOMEN MENT HLTH, V14, P125, DOI 10.1007-s00737-010-0189-8; Hatton DC, 2005, J HUM LACT, V21, P444, DOI 10.1177-0890334405280947; Ip S, 2009, BREASTFEED MED, V4, pS17, DOI 10.1089-bfm.2009.0050; Kavanaugh K, 1997, J Hum Lact, V13, P15, DOI 10.1177-089033449701300111; Kehler HL, 2009, CAN J PUBLIC HEALTH, V100, P376; Kelly YJ, 2005, PUBLIC HEALTH NUTR, V8, P417, DOI 10.1079-PHN2004702; Kendall-Tackett Kathleen, 2007, Int Breastfeed J, V2, P6, DOI 10.1186-1746-4358-2-6; Kimbro RT, 2006, MATERN CHILD HLTH J, V10, P19, DOI 10.1007-s10995-005-0058-7; Labbok MH, 2001, PEDIATR CLIN N AM, V48, P143, DOI 10.1016-S0031-3955(05)70290-X; Lecrubier Y, 1998, EUR PSYCHIAT, V13, P198, DOI 10.1016-S0924-9338(98)80004-7; LOCKLIN MP, 1993, BIRTH-ISS PERINAT C, V20, P30, DOI 10.1111-j.1523-536X.1993.tb00176.x; OHara MW, 1996, INT REV PSYCHIATR, V8, P37, DOI 10.3109-09540269609037816; Robertson E, 2004, GEN HOSP PSYCHIAT, V26, P289, DOI 10.1016-j.genhosppsych.2004.02.006; Sheehan DV, 1998, J CLIN PSYCHIAT, V59, P22, DOI 10.4088-JCP.09m05305whi; Stewart DE, 2003, POSTPARTUM DEPRESSIO; SUSMAN VL, 1988, AM J PSYCHIAT, V145, P498; Taveras EM, 2003, PEDIATRICS, V112, P108, DOI 10.1542-peds.112.1.108; Vogel A, 1999, ACTA PAEDIATR, V88, P1320, DOI 10.1080-08035259975003001321
Chironius diamantina Fernandes & Hamdan, 2014, sp. nov.
No full text<i>Chironius diamantina</i>, sp. nov. <p>Figs. 1–6</p> <p> <i>Chironius flavolineatus</i> (Jan, 1863) — Freitas & Silva (2007: 182, fig. MAF, Lençóis, BA) <i>Chironius flavolineatus</i> (Jan, 1863) — Hamdan & Lira-da-Silva (2012: 43, fig. 2k) <b>Holotype.</b> Adult female, MZUFBA 1657, collected in November 2005, no collector data, from the municipality of Morro do Chapéu (11o 33’ 9’’S, 41o 9’ 27’’W, about 1000 m above sea level; asl hereafter), oriental zone of Chapada Diamantina, state of Bahia, Brazil.</p> <p> <b>Paratypes.</b> All specimens from the state of Bahia, Brazil. Adult female, MZUFBA 2394, tail damaged, collected on March 13, 2013 by B. Hamdan, in the municipality of Palmeiras, village of Vale do Capão (12º 30’ 50’’S, 41º 34’ 39’’W, 1310 m asl), in an area of Campos Rupestres along the bank of the river of Cachoeira da Fumaça waterfall; adult male, AAGARDA 7191, collected on January 2013 by W. Pessoa, in the municipality of Palmeiras, village of Vale do Capão, in a tropical grassland environment near Cachoeira Águas Claras waterfall; adult male, UEFS 1519, no collector data, from the municipality of Palmeiras (12º 36’ 34’’S, 41º 30’ 24’’W, 1000 m asl); adult male, MZUSP 7804, tail damaged, and adult female, MZUSP 7805, both collected in 1980 by M. T. Rodrigues, in the municipality of Morro do Chapéu. All other specimens collected in the municipality of Rio de Contas (13o 26’ 30’’S, 41o 50’ 28’’W, about 1000 m asl), collection data from A.J.S. Argôlo. Adult male, MZUESC 2633, collected between 22 November 2001 and 26 June 2002, at Bittencourt farm; adult female, MZUESC 2102, tail damaged, collected between 26 May 2001 and 21 November 2001, at Brejo farm; adult male MZUESC 2642, tail damaged, adult female MZUESC 2643, adult female MZUESC 2644, tail damaged, and adult female MZUESC 2645, all four specimens collected between 22 November 2001 and 26 June 2002 at Brejo farm.</p> <p> <b>Diagnosis.</b> <i>Chironius diamantina</i> can be distinguished from all congeners by the following combination of states of characters in preserved specimens: first third of body black or dark gray; vertebral stripe yellowish or creamish white, distinct from dorsals of nape and extending throughout almost the whole body length; head dorsum tan to brown, distinct from background color of first third of body; posterior temporal scales two to four; cloacal shield entire; six to ten rows of keeled dorsal scales at midbody; ventral scales with dark edges forming conspicuous transverse bars virtually throughout whole belly length; ventral surface of tail with conspicuous longitudinal dark stripes (in “zigzag”) in midventral portion of subcaudals; region of medial constriction of hemipenis slightly covered with spinules separating calyces of apex from spines below region of constriction; in lateral view, sulcus spermaticus positioned on convex face of hemipenis.</p> <p> <b>Comparisons.</b> <i>Chironius diamantina</i> is distinguished from all currently recognized congeners, except <i>C. flavolineatus</i>, by having the combination of first third of body black or dark gray, vertebral stripe yellowish or creamish white extending from nape throughout almost the whole body length, and head dorsum tan to brown distinct from background color of first third of body. Additionally, <i>C. diamantina</i> differs from <i>C. flavolineatus</i> (character states in parentheses) by having posterior temporals two to four (<i>vs</i>. single posterior temporal); cloacal shield entire (<i>vs</i>. divided); six to ten (<i>vs</i>. maximum of four rows of keeled dorsal scales at midbody); ventral scales with dark edges forming conspicuous transverse bars virtually throughout whole belly length; conspicuous dark longitudinal stripes (in “zigzag”) in the midventral portion of subcaudals (<i>vs.</i> ventrals and subcaudals uniformly creamish white); region of medial constriction of hemipenis slightly covered with spinules separating calyces of apex from spines below region of constriction (<i>vs</i>. region of medial constriction indistinct); in lateral view, sulcus spermaticus positioned on convex face of hemipenis (<i>vs</i>. sulcus spermaticus positioned on concave face of hemipenis in lateral view). Refers to Table 1 for additional qualitative characters to distinguish <i>C. diamantina</i> and <i>C. flavolineatus</i>.</p> <p> <b>Description of the holotype (Fig. 1).</b> Adult female; head distinct from neck; body slightly thinner in anterior portion; total length 1018 mm; SVL 645 mm; TL 373 mm; head length 231 mm; head width 126 mm; snout length 86 mm; snout width 78 mm; body width at midbody 110 mm; body height at midbody 128 mm. Length/width of rostral (4.5/ 2.1 mm); prenasals (1.7/ 1.8 mm); postnasals (1.6/ 1.7 mm); internasals (2.7/ 2.4 mm); loreals (2.2/ 1.3 mm); prefrontals (3.0/3.0 mm); prefrontal suture 2.5 mm; preoculars (1.7/3.0 mm); supraoculars (5.5/ 2.8 mm); frontal (6.5/ 4.9 mm); frontal-supraocular suture 4.1 mm; parietals (8.3/ 4.2 mm); parietal suture 6 mm; anterior temporals (4.4/ 2.5 mm); posterior upper temporal (3.2/ 1.5 mm); posterior lower temporal (4.5/ 2.2 mm); first pair of chin shields (6/ 2.1 mm); second pair of chin shields (8.3/ 2.1 mm); horizontal eyes diameter (4.1/ 4.5 mm); vertical eyes diameter (3.5/ 3.4 mm). Loreal longer than high, separated from orbit by preocular; loreal contacting postnasal anteriorly, preocular posteriorly, prefrontal dorsally, and second and third supralabials ventrally; preocular single, separated from frontal by suture between supraocular and prefrontal; pupil rounded; postoculars two; anterior temporal 1/1; posterior temporals 2/2; five occipital scales contacting parietals; supralabials 9/9, fourth, fifth, and sixth contacting orbit; infralabials 10/10, first to fifth contacting first pair of chin shields; fifth and sixth contacting second pair of chin shields; gulars three. Maxillary teeth 33. Dorsal scales rows formula 12/12/10; low density of apical pits on scales of neck; two rows of keeled dorsal scales at anterior portion of body; ten rows of keeled dorsal scales at midbody; six rows of keeled dorsal scales at posterior portion of body; keels very strong, mostly at midbody. Ventrals 161; subcaudals 137; cloacal shield entire (4.1/ 8.4 mm).</p> <p> <b>Color of the holotype in preservative (alcohol 70%) (Fig. 1).</b> Head dorsum uniformly brown; orbit slightly encircled by black; supralabials, infralabials, and ventral surface of head creamish white; dark postocular stripe reaching postoculars, temporals, and last supralabials (Fig. 1 E–F). First third of body dark gray gradually fading anteroposteriorly; first portion of vertebral stripe creamish white, gradually darkening anteroposteriorly, well distinct until posterior third of body; anterior portion of vertebral stripe 1.5 scale wide (Fig. 1 C). Row of paraventral scales in first third of body stained by black or dark brown (Fig. 1 E–F). Venter ground color creamish yellow to grayish, conspicuously marked by transversal dark bars corresponding to posterior margins of ventrals; transversal dark bars incomplete on anterior portion of belly (Fig. 1 D). Cloacal shield creamish white with gray spots; anterior portion of ventral surface of tail grayish, gradually getting lighter towards terminal caudal spine; conspicuous dark longitudinal stripes (in “zigzag”) along midventral portion of subcaudals (Fig. 1 B).</p> <p> <b>Color pattern variation (Figs. 1–2).</b> In alcohol 70%, color pattern of head dorsum possibly reaching lateral regions of head. Dorsal ground color of body dark gray, usually homogeneous; dorsum color pattern may attain lateral edges of ventrals, more conspicuous on tail region. Vertebral stripe 1–2 dorsal scales wide. Row of paraventral scales in first third of body creamish white. Conspicuous lateral stripe on tail region (Fig. 2 F). Venter ground color generally gray, usually lighter on first third; ventral surface of tail creamish white (Fig. 2 B, H).</p> <p> <b>Color in life (Fig. 3).</b> Head dorsum and snout brownish distinct from anterior portion of body; supralabials creamish white or yellowish; postocular stripe black or grayish; postocular stripe reaching postoculars, temporals, and occasionally last supralabials; infralabials and ventral surface of head creamish white. Dorsolateral ground color of body black, brown or grayish; first third of body darker than rest of dorsum; paraventral region brownish, lighter than rest of dorsum; dorsal scales generally black edged. Vertebral stripe golden extending from dorsal scales of nape to last third of dorsum of body where it gradually merges into body coloration. Venter ground color creamish white or light gray, conspicuously marked by transversal black or dark gray bars, especially after first third of belly; transversal bars correspond to posterior margins of ventrals (Fig. 3 F). Ventral surface of tail light gray with conspicuous black longitudinal stripes (in “zigzag”) along midventral portion of subcaudals. A single juvenile, not collected, showed dorsolateral ground color of body light brown with conspicuous light gray cross bands along the dorsum, which are not observed in adult specimens, and vertebral stripe extending from dorsal scales of nape to approximately midbody (Fig. 3 H).</p> <p> <b>Morphometric and meristic variation.</b> Largest male (MZUESC 2633) 720 mm SVL, 391 mm TL, largest female (MZUFBA 2394) 895 mm SVL, tail damaged. Total length in males 885–1111 mm (n=3), females 701–1018 mm (n=4); snout length in males 6.4–8.7 mm (n=4), females 6.1–11.8 mm (n=6); snout width 6.3–7 mm in males (n=4), females 4.3–10 mm (n=6); head length in males 22.2–26.3 mm (n=4), females 19.3–33.2 mm (n=7); head width in males 9.3–11.2 mm (n=4), 7.6–13.6 mm (n=7) in females; body width in midbody in males 8.8–12.7 mm (n=4), females 6.4–13.8 mm (n=7); body height in midbody in males 7.2–12.2 mm (n=4), 6.1–12.8 mm (n=7) in females. Variation of meristic and other morphometric data for <i>C. diamantina</i> are summarized in Table 1. Rows of keeled dorsal scales along body show variation (see Table 1) but keels are generally more conspicuous in males than in females.</p> <p> diagnostic characters (in bold) for both <i>C. diamantina</i> and <i>C. flavolineatus</i>. SO=supralabials contacting orbit; TEp=posterior</p> <p>temporals; KDA, KDM, and KDP=rows of keeled dorsal scales at anterior, midbody, and posterior portion of body,</p> <p>respectively; TB=ventrals with posterior dark edges forming transverse bars; LS=dark longitudinal stripes in midventral</p> <p>portion of subcaudals; CH = region of medial constriction of hemipenis; SS=position of sulcus spermaticus in lateral view of</p> <p>hemipenis; mean ± standard deviation; r=range; n=sample size.</p> <p> <b>Hemipenis (n=3, Fig. 4).</b> Organ unilobed, cylindrical, and unicalyculate. Hemipenis with large spinulate and well developed calyces on most apical portion. Medial portion of hemipenis with pronounced constriction region scattered with spinules, separating apical calyces from spines on hemipenial body. Medium to large curved spines covering lateral and assulcate sides and spinules covering sulcate side of organ. Sulcus spermaticus simple, centrolineal, and bordered by spinules along its extension. Sulcus spermaticus positioned more laterally at basal portion of hemipenis, gathering more centralized position from the end of proximal third of hemipenis. In lateral view, sulcus spermaticus situated on convex face of the organ. Basal portion of hemipenis with few spinules irregularly distributed.</p> <p> <b>Etymology.</b> The specific name, a noun in apposition, refers to the Chapada Diamantina, central region of the state of Bahia from where the new species was described.</p> <p> <b>Geographic distribution and natural history.</b> The new species is known from municipalities of Morro do Chapéu, Rio de Contas, and Palmeiras in the Chapada Diamantina, state of Bahia, Brazil (Fig. 5). All available specimens were collected in areas up to 1000 m asl.</p> <p>An individual was observed foraging around 3:00 PM on the banks of a rocky river in an area of Campos Rupestres near Cachoeira da Fumaça waterfall (1148 m asl), village of Vale do Capão, Municipality of Palmeiras, Bahia (Fig. 6). A few minutes later plunged into the river and remained there for about two minutes. When disturbed the specimen tried to escape, but when facing the observer opened its mouth, adopted the “S” posture, and attempted to bite. The specimen also showed the behavior of turning sideways along its axis when head was restrained.</p>Published as part of <i>Fernandes, Daniel Silva & Hamdan, Breno, 2014, A new species of Chironius Fitzinger, 1826 from the state of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil (Serpentes: Colubridae), pp. 563-575 in Zootaxa 3881 (6)</i> on pages 564-570, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3881.6.5, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/226528">http://zenodo.org/record/226528</a>
Psychological Indications in ̓Abū Ḥayyān al-Tawḥīdī ’s books: selected models: Model A: ̓al-Ṣadāqah wa al-Ṣadīq; Model B: al- ̓Imtāʻ wa al-Mūʾānasah
No full textThis research is about the incredible phenomena of al-Tawḥīdī the forgotten philosopher and literati, highlighting his most important work featuring ʼal-Ṣadāqah wa al-Ṣadīq and al- ̓Imtāʻ wa al-Mūʾānasah as the main two models. In this research the author attempts to reveal psychological concepts and to find a link between al-Tawḥīdī ’s thoughts and the psychological meanings in particular the link between Aristotle, al-Tawḥīdī and modern psychology on friendship, and personality.
In this research the author attempts to prove if al-Tawḥīdī's writing contained psychological dimensions and signs that could be considered psychological opinions. In addition, this research discusses if al-Tawḥīdī was able to leave psychological cues throughout his text, and weather these cues contribute to the understanding of human thoughts, behavior, and relations. finally, this research attempt to explain what is friendship to modern psychology? to Aristotle, and to al-Tawḥīdī
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK, DESAIN PRODUK, DAN VARIASI PRODUK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PADA PENGRAJIN KULIT “HAMDAN” DI DESA NAMBANGREJO, KECAMATAN SUKOREJO, KABUPATEN PONOROGO
No full textTujuan penelitian ini adalah : (1) Untuk mengetahui pengaruhmkualitas produk terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pada Pengrajin Kulit “Hamdan” di Desa Nambangrejo, Kecamatan Sukorejo, Kabupaten Ponorogo. (2) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh desain produk terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pada Pengrajin Kulit “Hamdan” di Desa Nambangrejo, Kecamatan Sukorejo, Kabupaten Ponorogo. (3) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh variasi produk terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pada Pengrajin Kulit “Hamdan” di Desa Nambangrejo, Kecamatan Sukorejo, Kabupaten Ponorogo. (4) Untukmmengetahui pengaruh kualitasmproduk, desain produk dan variasi produk terhadapwkeputusanwpembelian pada pengrajin kulit “Hamdan” di Desa Nambangrejo, Kecamatan Sukorejo, Kabupaten Ponorogo.
Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah konsumen pengrajin kulit Hamdan ponorogo yang berjumlah 90 orang. Pengumpulan data dan kuisoner, dengan teknik analisa data Regresi Linier Berganda.
Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah : (1) Ada pengaruh kualitas produk terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Pengrajin Kulit “Hamdan” di Desa Nambangrejo, Kecamatan Sukorejo, Kabupaten Ponorogo. (2) Ada pengaruh Desain produk terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Pengrajin Kulit “Hamdan” di Desa Nambangrejo, Kecamatan Sukorejo, Kabupaten Ponorogo. (3) Ada pengaruh Variasi produk terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Pengrajin Kulit “Hamdan” di Desa Nambangrejo, Kecamatan Sukorejo, Kabupaten Ponorogo. (4) Ada pengaruh Kualitas Produk, Desain Produk dan Variasi Produk terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Pengrajin Kulit “Hamdan” di Desa Nambangrejo, Kecamatan Sukorejo, Kabupaten Ponorogo. (5) Dari ketiga variabel yaitu, kualitas produk, desain Produk dan variasi produk memberikan kontribusi terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Pengrajin Kulit “Hamdan” di Desa Nambangrejo, Kecamatan Sukorejo, Kabupaten Ponorogo. Sebesar 77,4% sedangkan sisanya 22,6% dapat dijabarkan oleh variabel lainnya yang tidak termasuk kedalam penelitian misalnya variabel minat konsumen, promosi dan kualitas layanan.
Kata kunci : kualitas produk, desain Produk dan variasi produk, keputusan pembelia
Effect of Pregnancy on the Speaking Voice
No full textThe study aims to investigate the vocal symptoms and acoustic changes in pregnant women pre- and postpartum in comparison to the controls. A total of 25 pregnant women who presented for delivery were enrolled in this study. Twenty-one nonpregnant women were matched as controls. Vocal symptoms such as hoarseness, vocal fatigue, and aphonia were assessed. Acoustic analysis included fundamental frequency (F0), habitual pitch, relative average perturbation (RAP), shimmer, noise-to-harmony ratio (NHR), and maximum phonation time (MPT). There were no significant differences in the incidence of vocal symptoms in pregnant women versus controls. However, vocal fatigue was more prevalent in the pregnant group. With respect to the acoustic parameters, there was a significant decrease in the MPT at term. The rest of the variables were comparable. Postpartum, the MPT significantly increased and there was an increase in F0 and a significant decrease in the voice turbulence index (VTI). Pregnant women have more vocal fatigue and a reduction in MPT compared to the controls. Immediately after delivery, there is a significant increase in MPT. © 2009 The Voice Foundation.Abitbol J, 1999, J VOICE, V13, P424, DOI 10.1016-S0892-1997(99)80048-4; ABITBOL J, 2006, ODESSY VOICE; BRODNITZ FS, 1979, ARCH OTOLARYNGOL, V105, P300; Cunningham G, 2005, WILLIAMS OBSTET; VERDOLINIMARSTON K, 1990, J VOICE, V4, P142, DOI 10.1016-S0892-1997(05)80139-0; DURR JA, 1987, AM J KIDNEY DIS, V9, P276; Ellegard E, 2000, GYNECOL OBSTET INVES, V49, P98, DOI 10.1159-000010223; Finkelhor B. K., 1988, J VOICE, V1, P320, DOI DOI 10.1016-S0892-1997(88)80005-5; Gabbe S, 2007, OBSTET NORMAL PROBLE; GILROY RJ, 1988, AM REV RESPIR DIS, V137, P668; HAMDAN AL, J VOICE IN PRESS; HIGGINS M B, 1989, Journal of Voice, V3, P233, DOI 10.1016-S0892-1997(89)80005-0; Newman SR, 2000, J VOICE, V14, P72, DOI 10.1016-S0892-1997(00)80096-X; Shah RK, 2005, INT J PEDIATR OTORHI, V69, P903, DOI 10.1016-j.ijport.2005.01.029; Sivasankar M, 2002, J VOICE, V16, P172, DOI 10.1016-S0892-1997(02)00087-5; THEUNISSEN IM, 1994, CLIN OBSTET GYNECOL, V37, P3, DOI 10.1097-00003081-199403000-00005; Thomson K, 1938, SURG GYNECOL OBSTET, V66, P591; WEINBERGER SE, 1980, AM REV RESPIR DIS, V121, pL55966
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