bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Schistosome infection and its effect on pulmonary circulation
Authors: Butrous Ghazwan
Published: April 2019

Schistosomiasis is the most common parasitic disease associated with pulmonary hypertension. It induces remodelling via complex inflammatory processes, which eventually produce the clinical manifestation of pulmonary hypertension. The pulmonary hypertension shows clinical signs and symptoms that are not distinguishable from other forms of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Comparison of vector velocity imaging and three-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography for assessment of left ventricular longitudinal strain in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Authors: Badran Hala Mahfouz , Faheem Naglaa , Soliman Mahmood , Hamdy Mohamed , Yacoub Magdi
Published: April 2019

Background: Vector velocity imaging (VVI) is a two-dimensional wall motion tracking method that can measure cardiac mechanics in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). 3D-speckle tracking echocardiography (3D-STE) has been proven to be superior to conventional measures in assessment of LV function. The aim of this study was to compare the two technologies in the assessment of LV longitudinal strain (LS) in HCM patients.Methods: A total of 50 patients with HCM were investigated using VVI and 3D-STE in same setting. 3D-STE allows obtaining longitudinal, circumferential, radial and area strains (AS). Values of longitudinal strain (LS) and AS by 3D-STE were compared to VVI- derived analyses. Thereafter, VVI-LS values were correlated with LV phenotype. Last, the variability of VVI versus 3DE strain measurements as well as recorded time of analysis was assessed.Results: The absolute value of 3D-STE LS and AS is significantly higher than VVI-LS (P <0:0001). VVI provided complete longitudinal LV strain information, similar to 3D-STE. There is excellent agreement between the two technologies-derived values, however, a greater number of segments could be analyzed using VVI (94.7%), compared with 3DE (62.1%). Despite VVI being more time consuming, VVI-LS is more correlated to LV mass index, mitral regurgitation severity and functional class when compared with 3D-STE LS and AS.Conclusions: VVI is a feasible modality for assessing LV longitudinal strain. Although VVI agreed well with 3D-STE for most of regional and global LS, a better correlation was found between VVI-LS and HCM phenotype. It is hypothesized that this discrepancy originates from the inferior imaging quality using 3D tracking algorithms.
Relationship of left atrial mechanics to electrical activity on surface electrocardiography in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy
Authors: Badran Hala Mahfouz , Faheem Naglaa , Wassely Kerolos Wagdy , Yacoub Magdi
Published: April 2019

Aim: (1) Assess left atrial (LA) mechanics and electromechanical delay in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (IDCM), and (2) examine the relationship between atrial electromechanical delay and atrial electrical activity [P-wave duration, P-wave dispersion (PWD) and P terminal force (PTF)] on surface ECG.Methods: 73 IDCM patients (age 36 ± 17 years); 63% men, 25 age & sex matched healthy subjects were studied. LA atrial electromechanical delay & mechanics (εsys, SRsys, SRe, SRa) were measured with 2D-strain. From 12-lead electrocardiograms, P-wave duration, PWD and PTF calculated.Results: Reservoir, conduit and contractile functions were predominantly reduced compared to control (P < 0:001). Intra-atrial electromechanical delay was 88.9 ± 84.6 in IDCM versus 27.4 ± 16.5 in control (P < 0:0001). In IDCM, PWD (52.89 ± 15), Pmax(98 ± 17.5) and PTF(58.2 ± 36) were significantly increased compared to control (36.20 ± 8.9, 79 ± 9.9, 25.22 ± 8.76) respectively (P < 0:0001). A positive correlation was detected between intraatrial electromechanical delay and PWD &PTF (r D 0:5, P < 0:0001). By stepwise multiple linear regression analyses, LA reservoir function (LA εsys) [β = 0:754; CI at 95%:0.3560.780, P <0:001] and LA volume [β = 0:743; CI 95%:0.4230.75, P < 0:001], and PWD [β = 0.848; CI 95%:0.311 0.644, P < 0:0001], and PTF [β = 0:927; CI 95%: 0.3570.722, P < 0:0001] are independent predictors for LA electromechanical delay in IDCM.Conclusion: In addition to altered LA mechanics, atrial electromechanical delay gets longer in IDCM and is correlated with PWD and PTF. Atrial electrical dispersion on surface ECG could be early index of LA dysfunction that deserves further study.
Progression of arterial toursosity syndrome to multiple aneurysms: Role of defining aortic flow and biomechanics
Authors: Al Kindi Hamood N , Elsawy Amr , Fahmi Yehia R , Gamrah Mazen Abou , Romeih Soha , Aguib Heba , Yacoub Magdi H
Published: April 2019

Arterial tortuosity syndrome (ATS) is a rare aortopathy characterized by multiple areas of tortuosity, stenosis and aneurysms in large and mid-sized arteries. The management of this syndrome is challenging because its complexity and variability in presentation and progression require a thorough understanding of the biological and biomechanical changes that occur in the arterial system. Here we describe, for the first time, the progression of this disease diagnosed in a 3-year old girl and the use of modern imaging modalities including cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) 4D Flow, 3D modeling, and computational fluid dynamic simulation to characterize the complex aortic flow and its biomechanics. The integration of these modalities with the clinical evaluation will help in our understanding of this disease and provide patient-specific management.
Contained rupture of arch aneurysm managed with total arch, frozen elephant trunk and endograft
Authors: Ibrahim Michael , Assi Roland , McCarthy Fenton , Golden Michael A , Szeto Wilson Y
Published: April 2019

We here describe a complex case of a 75-year-old man presenting with contained rupture of an aortic arch aneurysm in the presence of a second thoracic aortic aneurysm. He was managed with emergent total arch replacement with frozen elephant trunk. Another stent-graft was used to achieve hemostasis at the distal anastomosis. He later underwent TEVAR extension to manage his second aneurysm in a staged fashion. This case demonstrates a number of important concepts in the evolving interaction between open and endovascular therapies of the aortic arch, particularly in the emergent setting.
Irrigation efficiency and water withdrawal in US agriculture
Authors: Wang Haoying
Published: April 2019

To meet future food demand and sustainability requirements of society, the agriculture sector faces challenges in both the institutional dimension and the technological dimension. One of the main concerns regarding the current agricultural production pattern is the tremendous amount of water it requires to maintain and boost output. With a changing climate and increasing demand from civil uses, promoting both water allocation efficiency and water application efficiency becomes the focus of policy design. The unintended consequences of water policies, however, have led to extensive debates. This study addresses the key question of whether irrigation efficiency improvement leads to reduced per-area water use. The study assembles a national county-level panel data set on water withdrawal, irrigation technology, and farm operation and demographics. The empirical results show that a higher irrigation efficiency is associated with a lower per-area water application in US crop production. Two alternative efficiency measures are proposed. Depending on how the efficiency is measured, a one standard-deviation efficiency improvement (6–30%) in irrigation can reduce 6–11% of water withdrawal in US crop production. The water saving is about 0.06–0.12 mm/day given a county average irrigation water use of 1.07 mm/day.
The role of intracorporate communications in the personnel management system of the organization
Authors: Bobyleva Mariia Vadimovna
Published: April 2019

The paper considers the influence of intracorporate communications on the organization's personnel management system. Internal corporate communications are one of the most important factors that directly affect the productivity and motivation in a company. The formation and improvement of the internal communications system and the correct usage of internal communication tools in the company's personnel management activities allow to achieve high efficiency and help build a strong HR brand.
The project of comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons dependent on narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and alcohol
Authors: Tretiak Elina Valerievna
Published: April 2019

Issues related to the prevention of chemical dependence are presented in the article. This article provides the results of the development of the project on the organization of comprehensive rehabilitation services for chemically dependent people, which is based on a comprehensive program of medical, psycho-social assistance to people dependent on drugs, psychotropic substances and alcohol. The basic blocks of the program, including tasks and forms of work for each of the blocks are described.
International regional analysis of the causes of the emergence of capitalism in Europe and not in China
Authors: Qiu Wen
Published: April 2019

The paper studies the reasons for the emergence of capitalism in Europe and not in China using the methods of international regional studies. With the emergence of capitalism, the European economy developed rapidly. However, the development of Chinese economy was slow due to the certain reasons: geographical, economic, political and so on. The author presents international regional analysis of the reasons for emergence of capitalism in Europe.
The Opposite Effect of L-kynurenine and Ahr Inhibitor Ch223191 on Apoptotic Protein Expression in Pancreatic Carcinoma Cells (Panc-1)
Authors: Leja-Szpak Anna , Góralska Marta , Link-Lenczowski Paweł , Czech Urszula , Nawrot-Porąbka Katarzyna , Bonior Joanna , Jaworek Jolanta
Published: April 2019

Background:

L-kynurenine, derivate of L-tryptophan, is synthetized by indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO). The effects of L-kynurenine depend on its binding to an aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR).

Objective:

The aim of this study was to investigate the changes within the apoptotic pathway in PANC-1 cells subjected to L-kynurenine or L-tryptophan considering the production of anti-apoptotic proteins from the IAPs and Bcl-2 family, as well as the regulation of NF-κB signaling.

Method: :

The investigated substances were added alone or in combination with the AhR inhibitor (CH223191) to cultures of PANC-1 cells. Cytoplasmic and nuclear proteins were analyzed by immunoblotting and cells were incubated with the investigated substances to determine cytotoxicity and proliferative effects.

Results:

Incubation of PANC-1 cells with L-kynurenine or L-tryptophan resulted in the increase in antiapoptotic cIAP-1, cIAP-2, XIAP and Bcl-2 expression and a decrease in pro-apoptotic Bax. These changes were accompanied by the reduction of active caspases -9, -3 and PARP-1. The treatment leads to translocation and enhanced production of nuclear NF-κB p50 and Bcl-3. Incubation of the cells with AhR blocker either alone or together with L-kynurenine or L-tryptophan resulted in the opposite effect, leading to the downregulation of IAPs and Bcl-2, upregulation of Bax and caspases expression.

Conclusion:

1) L-kynurenine and its precursor promote anti-apoptotic effects through the modulation of IDOdependent pathway and regulation of IAPs, Bcl-2 and NF-κB family members in pancreatic carcinoma cells 2) inhibition of AhR by CH223191 exerts an apoptosis-promoting effect, and this observation might suggest the potential use of this compound in pancreatic cancer therapy.
Model Pengembangan Wawasan Multikultural bagi Angkatan Kerja
Authors: Munandar Aris , Jatmiko Rahmawan , Maizida Karlina
Published: April 2019

The development of New Yogyakarta International Airport is expected to increase the number of inbound tourists. The inbound tourists will bring their cultures into contact with the local culture. A contact between global and local cultures has potential to cause cultural shock and change of values to the local community. Consequently, the local community needs to be aware of the adverse eﬀect of cultural contact, such as the vulnerability of the local values and identity to the hegemony of global culture and identity. Multiculturalism with proper understanding may reduce the adversity the local community faces and in the long run strengthen their local identity and values. Cultivating multicultural understanding can be initiated at the grassroot level among youth by means of exposure to cases of cultural contact. Community engagement program applying simulation is a better model to to build multicultural competence among youth since it brings a closer-to-reality contact situation that stimulates sensible responses to cultural contact.===================================================================Pembangunan New Yogyakarta International Airport diharapkan akan meningkatkan jumlah kunjungan wisatawan mancanegara ke Yogyakarta dan daerah-daerah sekitarnya. Masuknya wisatawan mancanegara ke Yogyakarta akan mengakibatkan kontak budaya lokal dengan budaya global. Kontak tersebut berpotensi menimbulkan gegar budaya dan mengubah nilai-nilai lokal. Oleh karena itu, masyarakat lokal harus menyadari dampak negatif akibat kontak budaya,seperti kerentanan nilai-nilai dan identitas lokal terhadap hegemoni identitas dan nilai-nilai global. Pemahaman mengenai multikulturalisme diharapkan mampu mengurangi dampak negatif yang akan dihadapi masyarakat lokal dan dalam jangka panjang mampu memperkuat identitas serta nilai-nilai lokal. Penanaman kepahaman multikultural dapat dimulai pada kelompok akar rumput di antara kaum muda melalui pajanan terhadap kasus-kasus kontak budaya. Program pemberdayaan masyarakat dengan penerapan metode simulasi merupakan model yang lebih baik untuk menumbuhkan kompetensi multikultural di antara para pemuda karena kaum muda dibawa ke dalam kontak situasi yang mendekati kenyataan, yang dapat merangsang respons yang bijak terhadap kontak budaya.
Growth and Yield of Shallot (Allium cepa L. Aggregatum group) with Application of Beneficial Microorganisms
Authors: Hidayat Taufiq , Yudono Prapto , Sulistyaningsih Endang , Wibowo Arif
Published: April 2019

Shallot (Allium cepa L. Aggregatum group) is one of the most widely utilized vegetables by Indonesian people. Some technologies have been adapted to improved shallot productivity. One of those are the application of beneficial microorganisms. We applied mycorrhizal fungi, Trichoderma sp., and Bacillus thuringiensis as well as the combination among these microorganisms were applied in Shallots cultivation and were investigated to improve the growth and development of shallot. A field experiment was arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design with two treatment factors. The first factor consisted of two shallot cultivars, namely Biru Lancor and Crok Kuning; whilst the second factor consisted of six beneficial microorganism treatments, i.e. control, mycorrhizae, Trichoderma sp., Bacillus thuringiensis, the combination of mycorrhizae and Trichoderma sp., and the combination of those three microorganisms. The observation was conducted on infection percentage of mycorrhizae, total population of Trichoderma sp., leaf area, leaf area index, net assimilation rate, crop growth rate, harvest index, and plant yield. The data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and continued with Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at 5% significance level. The results showed the leaf area of shallot was improved as affected by the application of mycorrhizal fungi. The effectiveness and implication of mycorrhizal fungi on shallot growth would decrease if the application of was combined with other microorganisms. However, the application of beneficial microorganisms had not been able to increase component yield and yield of Biru Lancor and Crok Kuning, indicated by bulb weight, number of bulb, bulb diameter, number of bulb per cluster, and bulb yield per hectare.
Growth and Yield of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Under Raised- and Sunken-Bed System as Affected by Saline Irrigation in Baros, Bantul, Yogyakarta
Authors: Muflikhah Nafi'atul , Kurniasih Budiastuti , Tohari Tohari
Published: April 2019

It is expected that by utilizing marginal land (e.g. saline field) is able to increase rice production under saline condition. One of integrated approaches that can be applied is a raised- and sunken-bed system. This experiment aimed to investigate the growth and yield of rice under raised- and sunken-bed system as affected by saline irrigation. The field experiment was conducted at Baros Helmet, Bantul District, Yogyakarta from October 2016 to February 2017. The experiment was arranged in a multi-location (oversite) design, consisted of saline irrigation (S1) and nonsaline irrigation (S0) in a raised-bed (A1) and sunken-bed (A0) planting system. The observations were done on leaf area index, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll, photosynthesis rate, total dry weight, root length, leaf Na+ and K+ concentration, proline concentration, maturity and dry grain yield (DGY). The results showed that saline irrigation negatively affected leaf area index, photosynthetic rate and root length of rice grown at sunken-bed. However, leaf Na+ concentration and leaf proline concentrations of rice grown at sunken-bed were higher. The leaf K+ concentration decreased with increasing Na+ concentration. Although saline irrigation could accelerate harvesting age of rice grown at sunken-bed, the dry grain yield of rice grown at sunken-bed did not significantly different with that of rice grown at raised-bed.
Diversity Analysis of 15 Hibiscus Accession Based on RAPD Marker
Authors: Sari Miranda Ferwita , Purwantoro Aziz
Published: April 2019

Genus Hibiscus consist of 300 species in tropical and subtropical regions. Indonesia has many species of Hibiscus genus such as Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, kenaf, rosella, waru, sharon, and others. These species have similar flower morphology despite their different benefits. Flower morphology can be use as morphological marker characters to identify the genetic relationship in one genus of Hibiscus. However, morphological markers are less accurate because they are strongly influenced by the environment, requiring quite amount of time, and showing limited and inconsistent diversity. These limitations make researcher chooses molecular markers that are considered more accurate because the material used is plant DNA. One of the most used molecular marker is Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD). This study used DNA extraction from the leaf of 15 Hibiscus genus. The next steps were DNA quantification, temperature and primer optimization, DNA amplification with PCR, electrophoresis with agarose gel, and data analysis. The result showed 10 primers operon used for Hibiscus to produce many polymorphic bands. Analysis result showed a high diversity in control population (Hibiscus cannabinus (K1), Hibiscus sabdariffa (K2) Hibiscus mutabilis (K3), Hibiscus syriacus (K4), Hibiscus schizopetalus (K5)) while in Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, the diversity was low especially on the genotypes of flowers with the same color. Molecular marker is a right way to identify the diversity in a population. Control group which consist of Hibiscus cannabinus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hibiscus mutabilis, Hibiscus syriacus and Hibiscus schizopetalus has high heterozygosity means control group has high diversity. From the PCA result, grouping in control plants is based on their age (perennial and annual), while in Hibiscus rosa-sinensis the grouping is based on the flowers color. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is cross pollinated plants caused the position stigma higher than anthers, its prooved by this experiment that varians within population Hibiscus rosa-sinensis higher than among population.
Biochemical Changes of Three Cocoa Clones (Theobroma cacao L.) Under Drought Stress
Authors: Zakariyya Fakhrusy , Indradewa Didik
Published: April 2019

Drought stress is a serious threat for cocoa production. One of the plant mechanisms to survive from the drought stress is through producing some biochemical compounds. The objective of this research was to know biochemical changes in three cocoa clones during drought stress. The research was conducted at the green house of Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute from January – December 2017. The experiment was designed by using Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with 2 factors and with 3 replications. The first factor was clones of scion that consisting KW 641, Sulawesi 1 and ICS 60 which each of its grafted to Scavina 6 clone as rootstock. The second factor was watering intervals which consisting; every 2 days / regularly watering (adequate of water), every 5 days (moderate drought), and every 8 days (severe drought). The result of this research showed that drought stress decreased chlorophyll content, increased hydrogen peroxide content (ROS), increased the activity of superoxide dismutation (SOD), increased ascorbic acid content, increased total phenolic content, and increased proline content. Sulawesi 1 and KW 641 clones showed lower hydrogen peroxide (ROS) content, while chlorophyll content, SOD activity, total phenolic content, ascorbic acid content, and proline content were higher compared with ICS 60 clone. It showed that Sulawesi 1 and KW 641 clones had more drought-resistance compared with ICS 60 clone.
Investigation Microwave Furnace Effects on Mechanical Properties and Fatigue Life of AA 7075-T73 with Dry and Acid Treatments
Authors: Aziz Sadiq Jaffer , AL-Qisy Ahmed Adnan , Salman Rafeef Jumaa
Published: April 2019

Microwave heating is caused by the ability of the materials to absorb microwave energy and convert it to heat. The aim of this study is to know the difference that will occur when heat treating the high strength aluminum alloys AA7075-T73 in a microwave furnace within different mediums (dry and acidic solution) at different times (30 and 60) minutes, on mechanical properties and fatigue life. The experimental results of microwave furnace heat energy showed that there were variations in the mechanical properties (ultimate stress, yielding stress, fatigue strength, fatigue life and hardness) with the variation in mediums and duration times when compared with samples without treatment. The ultimate stress, yielding stress and fatigue strength decreased for all states compared with standard values. With reference to fatigue life, the results showed that the increment in fatigue life occurred for test states of dry 60 minutes in a microwave furnace, which were only 25%. Moreover, the increment in hardness range was reached for test state of acid in 60 minutes which was about 7.3%, and 5 % for dry in 30 minutes and only 3%.
Desalination of Highly Saline Water Using Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD)
Authors: Ibrahim Salah S. , Ameen Noor A. Mohammad
Published: April 2019

In this work, laboratory experiments were carried out to verify direct contact membrane distillation system’s performance in highly saline water desalination. The study included the investigation of various operating conditions, like feed flow rate, temperature and concentration of NaCl solution and their impact on the permeation flux were discussed. 16 cm2 of a flat sheet membrane module with commercial poly-tetra-fluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane, which has 0.22 μm pore size, 96 µm thickness and 78% average porosity, was used. A high salt rejection factor was obtained greater than 99.9%, and the permeation flux up to 17.27 kg/m2.h was achieved at 65°C for hot feed side and 20°C for cold side stream.
Getting to Beta
Authors: Gucer Kathryn , Adams Kristina , Schoppet Chuck , Punzalan Ricardo
Published: April 2019

Libraries and archives are increasingly producing subject-based digital collections alongside, but separate from, their main digital collections. These smaller projects are often treated as digital one-offs; they are created, launched, promoted, and then largely forgotten. The authors of this study argue that small-scale digital collections instead be treated as test cases for their institutionsâ€™ main digitization programs. Because they are lightweight and have relatively low stakes, these collections get pushed through the system quickly and can illuminate its workings and shortcomings in a snapshot form. The authors treat their own experience in developing the Animal Welfare Act History Digital Collection at the National Agricultural Library as a case study in using a digital collection to test and revise an institutionâ€™s digitization program. In so doing, this study suggests how agile projects like the AWAHDC can be core components in digital curation policies and their implementation.
Career decision-making self-efficacy mediates the effect of social support on career adaptability: A longitudinal study
Authors: Hou Chunna , Wu Yuzhen , Liu Zhijun
Published: April 2019

In constructivist approaches to research on career adaptability it has been conceptualized that the development of one’s career is formed from the interplay between the individual and the environment. In this study we utilized structural equation modeling analysis of longitudinal
data obtained from 145 Chinese undergraduate students to examine the effects of social support and career decision-making self-efficacy on career adaptability. Our results provided important evidence regarding the effects of career decision-making self-efficacy, which functions as a significant
mediator of the effects of social support on career adaptability. We provide integrative conclusions for explaining the relationships between the environment, the individual, and the individual’s career outcome, and have enriched constructivist theories of careers, providing implications
for counseling and practice.
COMPLEMENTAÇÃO DA CABOTAGEM AO MODAL RODOVIÁRIO PARA TRANSPORTE DE MAÇÃS DO SUL AO NORTE E NORDESTE DO BRASIL
Authors: Cadore Keli Regina , Reck Prisciana , Fischer Augusto
Published: April 2019

Este trabalho analisa a viabilidade logística e econômica para a utilização da cabotagem em complementação ao transporte rodoviário de maça, da Região Sul às Regiões Nordeste e Norte do Brasil. O objetivo do trabalho é analisar a viabilidade logística e econômica para a utilização da cabotagem em complemento ao transporte rodoviário de maçã da região Sul às regiões Nordeste e Norte do Brasil. O estudo caracteriza-se como pesquisa descritiva e pelas abordagens quantitativa e qualitativa. Para seu desenvolvimento foram utilizadas fontes primárias e secundárias de dados. Os dados primários foram coletados junto a uma empresa produtora e comercializadora de maçã, e junto a uma empresa operadora de cabotagem e uma transportadora. Os dados secundários foram extraídos de documentos relacionados às operações logísticas de modais rodoviários e de cabotagem. Os resultados apontam que a multimodalidade com a complementação da cabotagem ao transporte rodoviário mostra-se economicamente viável, mas quanto ao tempo demandado para o transporte até os mercados de destino, torna-se inviável.
Hubungan Pemberian Air Susu Ibu (ASI) dengan Riwayat Sakit Bayi 0–6 bulan di Indonesia (Analisis Data Riskesdas 2013)
Authors: Suudi Amir , Nasir A Muchtar , Rohmawati Nida , Ronoatmodjo Sudarto
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Many factors are associated with illness of infant 0-6 months. The objective of this study is to know the association between exclusive breastfeeding and illness of infants 0-6 months in Indonesia. This study uses secondary data from cross sectional survey of Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) in 2013, with a sample of 5,017 infant 0-6 months. Results showed the prevalence of infants who are exclusively breastfed was 30,24%, the prevalence of was 18.24%, the prevalence of illness among non-exclusive breastfeeding infants was 19.57%, the prevalence of illness among exclusive breastfeeding infants was 15,16%. Analyze of Cox regression show that crude prevalence ratio (PR) of illness among non-exclusive breastfeeding compared with PR of illness among exclusive breastfeeding infants was 1.29 (95% CI 1.13-1.48), and PR of illness among non-exclusive breastfeeding compared with PR of illness among exclusive breastfeeding infants adjusted by mother’s education level was 1,29 (95% CI 1.05-1.41). Conclusions, infants 0-6 months who are not exclusively breastfed have 1.29 times higher risk of getting illness compared with who receive exclusive breastfeeding, adjusted by mother’s education level. It is recommended to increassing efforts to give exclusive breastfeeding infants as early as possible until six months, with increassing knowledge of mother and commitment of stakeholder to completed equipment of early breastfeeding initiation.
Abstrak
Banyak faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian sakit bayi, salah satunya pemberian air susu ibu (ASI). Untuk mengetahui hubungan antara pemberian ASI terhadap riwayat sakit pada bayi 0-6 bulan di Indonesia, maka dilakukan penelitian menggunakan data sekunder hasil survei cross sectional Riset Kesehatan Dasar (Riskesdas) 2013, dengan sampel sebanyak 5.017 bayi 0-6 bulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan prevalensi bayi 0-6 bulan yang mendapat ASI esklusif sebesar 30,24% dengan prevalensi sakit sebesar 18,24%. Prevalensi sakit pada bayi yang tidak diberikan ASI ekslusif sebesar 19,57%, sedangkan prevalensi sakit pada bayi yang diberikan ASI eksklusif sebesar 15,16%. Analisis regresi Cox menunjukkan bahwa rasio prevalensi kasar antara bayi sakit yang tidak mendapat ASI eksklusif dengan yang mendapat ASI eksklusif sebesar 1,29 (95% CI 1,13-1,48). Rasio prevalensi antara bayi sakit yang tidak mendapat ASI eksklusif dengan yang mendapat ASI eksklusif setelah dikontrol variabel pendidikan ibu sebesar 1,29 (95%CI 1,05-1,41). Kesimpulannya, bayi 0-6 bulan yang tidak mendapat ASI eksklusif memiliki risiko sakit sebesar 1,29 kali dibandingkan yang mendapat ASI eksklusif, setelah dikontrol oleh variabel pendidikan ibu. Disarankan adanya peningkatan upaya pemberian ASI eksklusif pada bayi baru lahir sedini mungkin hingga enam bulan, dengan meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu dan komitmen stakeholder melengkapi perlengkapan praktek inisiasi menyusui dini (IMD).
Kajian Tumbuhan Obat yang Banyak Digunakan untuk Aprodisiaka oleh Beberapa Etnis Indonesia
Authors: Fauzi Fauzi , Widodo Harto , Haryanti Sari
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Sexual disorders in men can cause depression, stress, unable to have children so thatit disrupts family harmony. To overcome this problem, various ethnic groups from generation to generation utilize the plants around them. Any substance that arousing sexual desire or libido is known as aphrodisiac. This article aims to find out the types of plants and plants that are often used by various ethnic groups in Indonesia for aphrodisiacs. Data were obtained from Data Management Laboratory of NIHRD Republic of Indonesia. The method was carried out through literature review with searches from various references and analysis of data from community-based ethnomedicine and medicinal plant sexploration activities in Indonesiain 2012, 2015, and 2017. Based on data analysis, it was identified 204 types of plants used for aphrodisiacs included in 78 families. There are five families of plants that are widely used, namely Zingiberaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Arecaceae, Fabaceae, and Rubiaceae. The type of plant that is often used isImperata cylindrica (L.) Raeusch. (19 ethnicities), Zingiber officinale Roscoe. (used in 17 ethnicities) Areca catechu L. (14 ethnicitiies), Eurycoma longifolia Jack. (10 ethnicities), and Piper nigrum L. (9 ethnicities). Based on literature studies, plants that have been carried out pre-clinical testing as aphrodisiacs are Zingiber officinale Roscoe., Eurycoma longifolia Jack, and Piper nigrum
Abstrak
Gangguan seksual pada pria dapat menyebabkan depresi, stres, dan tidak dapat memiliki keturunan sehingga mengganggu keharmonisan rumah tangga. Untuk mengatasai masalah tersebut, berbagai etnis di Indonesia secara turun temurun memanfaatkan tumbuhan di sekitar mereka. Suatu bahan yang memiliki efek membangkitkan gairah seksual atau libido dikenal dengan sebutan aprodisiaka. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui golongan famili dan jenis tumbuhan yang sering digunakan berbagai etnis di Indonesia untuk aprodisiaka. Data diperoleh dari Laboratorium Manajeman Data, Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan RI. Metode dilakukan melalui tinjauan literatur dengan penelusuran dari berbagai referensi dan analisis data hasil kegiatan eksplorasi pengetahuan lokal etnomedisin dan tumbuhan obat berbasis komunitas di Indonesia yang dilaksanakan pada tahun 2012, 2015, dan 2017. Berdasarkan analisis data, teridentifikasi 204 jenis tumbuhan yang dimanfaatkan untuk aprodisiaka yang termasuk ke dalam 78 famili. Terdapat lima famili tumbuhan yang banyak digunakan, yaitu Zingiberaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Arecaceae, Fabaceae, dan Rubiaceae. Jenis tumbuhan yang sering digunakan adalah Imperata cylindrica (L.) Raeusch. (digunakan oleh 19 etnis), Zingiber officinale Roscoe. (17 etnis), Areca catechu L.(14 etnis), Eurycoma longifolia Jack. (10 etnis), dan Piper nigrum L. (9 etnis). Berdasarkan studi literatur, tumbuhan yang sudah dilakukan uji praklinik sebagai aprodisiaka adalah Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Eurycoma longifolia Jack, dan Piper nigrum L.
Identidade nacional, complexo de vira-latas e falação esportiva: uma análise das eliminações da seleção brasileira na Copa do Mundo de 2014 e Copa América de 2015 a partir das crônicas de Rica Perrone
Authors: Bastos Lucas Lopes albuquerque
Published: April 2019

O Futebol é um dos elementos que compõe a identidade nacional brasileira. A seleção brasileira é o auge dessa associação entre ser brasileiro e ser torcedor de futebol. A partir de uma análise de conteúdo das crônicas de Rica Perrone, publicadas em seu blog pessoal entre 2014 e 2015, esse estudo busca identificar quais associações são feitas entre elementos desportivos, como vitórias e derrotas do esquadrão nacional, e características sociais e culturais do brasileiro. Por fim problematiza-se como o discurso produzido pelo jornalista acaba por se distanciar do esporte e até mesmo do espetáculo esportivo, referenciando-se à própria imprensa esportiva nacional.Palavras-chaves: Futebol. Complexo de vira-latas. Falação Esportiva. Identidade Nacional.
The modern state and trends of development of milk market in Ukraine
Authors: Voliak Lesia , Sergiychuk Nadiia
Published: April 2019

The article deals with the current state of the enterprises of the dairy industry of Ukraine. Analyzed the main indicators of the industry, the dynamics of milk prices and the main types of dairy products for the latter time, prices, import, and export. The main factors influencing the activity of the dairy industry of Ukraine are investigated. The urgent measures necessary to increase the level of development of the dairy industry and the output have been proposed Ukrainian enterprises to the European market.
Laser enhancement of wire arc additive manufacturing
Authors: Näsström Jonas , Brueckner Frank , Kaplan Alexander F. H.
Published: April 2019

Additive manufacturing (AM) can be used for the fabrication of large metal parts, e.g., aerospace/space applications. Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) can be a suitable process for this due to its high deposition rates and relatively low equipment and operation costs. In WAAM, an electrical arc is used as a heat source and the material is supplied in the form of a metal wire. A known disadvantage of the process is the comparably low dimensional accuracy. This is usually compensated by generating larger structures than desired and machining away excess materials. So far, using combinations of arc in atmospheric conditions with high precision laser heat sources for AM has not yet been widely researched. Properties of the comparable cheap arc-based process, such as melt pool stability and dimensional accuracy, can be improved with the addition of a laser source. Within this paper, impacts of adding a laser beam to the WAAM process are presented. Differences between having the beam in a leading or a trailing position, relative to the wire and arc, are also revealed. Structures generated using the arc-laser-hybrid processes are compared to ones made using only an arc as the heat source. Both geometrical and material aspects are studied to determine the influences of laser hybridization, applied techniques including x ray, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and high precision 3D scanning. A trailing laser beam is found to best improve topological capabilities of WAAM. Having a leading laser beam, on the other hand, is shown to affect cold metal transfer synergy behavior, promoting higher deposition rates but decreasing topological accuracy.
Attitudes and perceptions of university students towards calculus
Authors: Tang Howe Eng , Julaihi Nor Hazizah , Voon Li Li
Published: April 2019

This study seeks to examine university students’ attitudes and their perceptions on calculus education. Lecturers’ suggestions to remedy the current situation of calculus learning were also investigated. The instruments of this study consisted of three sets of questionnaires, aimed at collecting data regarding students’ attitudes and perceptions on calculus and lecturers’ suggestions. The respondents consisted of 278 full-time diploma students in a public university in Malaysia. The findings indicate that the students’ attitudes towards the Course of calculus according to gender were insignificant. However, there was a significant difference in the students’ attitudes towards the Field of calculus between female and male students. Students of Pre-Calculus and Calculus I were found to be feeling, thinking, and behaving similarly about calculus. Their attitudes towards the Field of calculus among the four engineering and science programmes were significant. After attempting 39.27% of the given questions, students’ perceptions on the difficulty of the questions remained the same, which was neither easier nor harder than they expected. Nevertheless, students’ perceptions changed positively (questions more difficult than expected) in 19.45% of the questions and negatively (questions easier than expected) in 41.28% of the questions. The implications from these findings provided inputs to improve calculus teaching and learning. Information regarding students’ attitudes toward calculus could help lecturers to design comprehensive calculus lessons that suit all kinds of students. Students also need to change their attitudes towards calculus, for example by having a closer inspection of the exact nature of the calculus questions before attempting them.
Influence of public service motivation on job satisfaction and organisational commitment of Quantity Surveyors in Nigerian public service
Authors: Oyewobi L. O.
Published: April 2019

Public Service Motivation (PSM) has been reported to have significant influence on employees’ work attitudes. The study samples the opinion of Quantity Surveyors (QS) in Nigeria FederalMinistries and Parastatals by adopting PSM construct questionnaire template used by previous researchers to investigate the impact of PSM on job satisfaction and organizational commitment amongst QS. The data were subjected to descriptive statistics and correlation analysis, to precipitate major variables that exhibit significant impact on job satisfaction, organisational commitment and PSM amongst QS working in Nigerian public sectors. The research revealed that QS in public service are more satisfied with their job when adequate recognition is given and opportunities for advancement are encouraged. The result of the correlation also showed that strong positive relationship existed between job satisfaction and public interest and also between organizational commitment and self sacrifice with the r-value of 89% and 92% respectfully. The research recommended that advancement opportunity in career progression and professional development such as in-house training should be encouraged to improve quality service delivery and that PSM should be seen as a vital instrument that could be employed to search for individuals who are best suited and ready to render selfless service for public work.
Neuro cognitive tracking and corrective action: a way forward in academic performance
Authors: Abdullah Norlaila , Md Pauzi Suria Fadhillah , Ahmad Faizah Azam
Published: April 2019

The problem of a high performance gap among accounting students in the Faculty of Accountancy of the Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang does exist. The findings indicated that 64% of diploma and 75% bachelor students have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of below 3.00 (the equivalent grade of B); a gap does exist if measured against the university academic quality standard. Few critical factors were identified, such as poor cognitive skills, lecturers’ level of preparations and suitable teaching methods to influence students’ academic performance. A creative and innovative teaching and learning method, Neuro Cognitive Tracking and Corrective Action (NCTCA) computerized system, has been introduced, implemented and tested. The results indicated that the number of students having GPA of below 3.00 was reduced to 34% and 35% for diploma and bachelor students respectively due to improved cognitive skills. Improvements in cognitive skills for diploma students were knowledge (68%), comprehension (71%), and application (68%) or an average performance gap of 31%, while the bachelor students’ cognitive levels were comprehension (74%), application (70%) and analysis (69%), with an average of 29% as compared to the earlier non-NCTCA phase. This study concludes that when student cognitive skill acquisitions are high, this could result in better GPAs and ultimately decreases the performance gap.
An analysis of speech errors of English as a second language learners in UiTM Negeri Sembilan
Authors: Abd. Karim Norfazlika
Published: April 2019

This study examined errors in the speech transcripts of 18 learners during their first semester Pre-Diploma in Science taking Pre-Diploma English I (BEL 021) course at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Negeri Sembilan. The objectives of the study were to identify the speech errors and the possible sources ofsuch errors as some English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers seemed to make only few attempts in correcting errors in their evaluation ofthe learners' speaking tasks due to the fact that they might not be fully equipped with a practical guide to an examination of learners' spoken English errors. Data were obtained through the learners' individual oral presentation in which it was tape-recorded. transcribed and analysed for errors. An analysis of the speech errors suggested that the sources of errors may be attributable to two major transfers: interlingual and intralingual and most errors learners produce resulting from the normal development of the target language (intralingual errors).
Autonomous English as a second language writing through group-writing transformations
Authors: Arumugam Nalini , Supramaniam Kaarthiyainy , De Melle Geraldine , Christ Dass Laura
Published: April 2019

The study investigated the effects of group-writing on learners at an institution of higher learning who worked in cooperative based writing groups (group-writing henceforth) and individually. 117 undergraduates participated in this quasi-experimental study for 14 weeks. The learners were grouped in groups of three or four. A mixed-design approach was employed in data collection. Questionnaires were administered and semi-structured interviews were carried out to elicit information. The results indicated a favourable view of group-writing as an instructional approach in English as a second language (hereafter ESL) writing classrooms. The learners in the group-writing cooperated with each other on assigned tasks. The results revealed that there was a significant difference between the experiment and control groups, whereby the m 39.3 772 value for the experimental group while m 28.1149 for the control group at (0<,05). This obviously shows that the learners in the experimental group have out performed the learners who worked individually. As they had more opportunities to work together, they built a strong perception of group cohesion and responsibility for other's learning which gradually helped them become autonomous writers. This study adds insights into pedagogical approaches used in ESL centres of higher learning and recommendations are suggested for further research.
The influences of Malaysian animated Public Service Announcements (PSAs) on public health and safety campaign and its effectiveness among students
Authors: Abdul Latif Dzaa Imma , Mohd Zulkifli Mohd Amirul Akhbar , Abd Ghani Siti Nur Farah Faadiah
Published: April 2019

Public Service Announcements (PSAs) are free announcements made to promote programs, activities, community interest and services from government and the non - government sector. As technology develops, many PSAs use animated characters in order to persuade and create high awareness among people. Animation is a simulation of movement created by displaying a series of pictures or frames such as cartoons on television. Research has shown that PSAs is effective in conveying the message. However, the influences of animated PSAs among students about health and safety messages are still unclear. Previous researchers were more interested to investigate the effects of PSAs to children and less research on animated PSAs towards adults. Therefore, the researcher is interested to study whether or not the animation should be utilized as an effective tool to educate the public. A sample of 285 students watched four animated PSAs and four live action PSAs. Two of each represented animated spoke characters and non spoke characters with a goal to evaluate students responses on positive attitudes. A correlation analysis was used to study the relationship between the positive response of animated PSAs and engagement with results that indicated moderate and high correlation. T tests were used to investigate the comparison between the students responses to animated PSAs versus non animated PSAs and animated spoke characters versus animated non spoke characters. The results emphasize that animated PSAs received better responses among students. Students acceptance towards animated PSAs and animated spoke characters received small but significantly better response.
Mixed methods in developmental research
Authors: Lee Dianne Mei Cheong , Teoh Swee Ai
Published: April 2019

Developmental research is widely used in instructional development which tends to use different data collection methods. The research questions of an instructional development study can be looked at from different angles andusing different methods to approach its research questions. This paper presents an analysis of a developmental research study by Ma (2012), which comprised eleven research questions. Ma sstudy developed from Phase One: identifying the target group scurrent vocabulary learning strategies and vocabulary level, to Phase Two: identifying the characteristics of a vocabulary learning system, to Phase Three: designing a vocabulary learning modulefor Chinese EFL learners. Ma used a mixture of qualitative and quantitative methods to give the depth and breadth to the development of her instructional module. Ma's study is distinctively a developmental research employing a mixed methods approach.