bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Interdisciplinarity Can Aid the Spread of Better Methods Between Scientific Communities
Authors: Smaldino Paul E. , O'Connor Cailin
Published: November 2020

Why do bad methods persist in some academic disciplines, even when they have been clearly rejected in others? What factors allow good methodological advances to spread across disciplines? In this paper, we investigate some key features determining the success and failure of methodological spread between the sciences. We introduce a formal model that considers factors like methodological competence and reviewer bias towards one's own methods. We show how self-preferential biases can protect poor methodology within scientific communities, and lack of reviewer competence can contribute to failures to adopt better methods. We then use a second model to further argue that input from outside disciplines, especially in the form of peer review and other credit assignment mechanisms, can help break down barriers to methodological improvement. This work therefore presents an underappreciated benefit of interdisciplinarity.
Alterations in working memory maintenance of fearful face distractors in depressed participants: An ERP study
Authors: Ye Chaoxiong , Xu Qianru , Li Xueqiao , Ruohonen Elisa , Liu Qiang , Astikainen Piia
Published: November 2020

Task-irrelevant threatening faces (e.g., fearful) are difficult to filter from visual working memory (VWM), but the difficulty in filtering non-threatening negative faces (e.g., sad) is not known. Depressive symptoms could also potentially affect the ability to filter different emotional faces. We tested the filtering of task-irrelevant sad and fearful faces by depressed and control participants performing a color change detection task. The VWM storage of distractors was indicated by contralateral delay activity, a specific event-related potential index for the number of objects stored in VWM during the maintenance phase. The control group did not store sad face distractors, but they automatically stored fearful face distractors, suggesting that threatening faces are specifically difficult to filter from VWM in non-depressed individuals. By contrast, depressed participants showed no additional consumption of VWM resources for either the distractor condition or the non-distractor condition, possibly suggesting that neither fearful nor sad face distractors were maintained in VWM. Our control group results confirm previous findings of a threat-related filtering difficulty in the normal population while also suggesting that task-irrelevant non-threatening negative faces do not automatically load into VWM. The novel finding of the lack of negative distractors within VWM storage in participants with depressive symptoms may reflect a decreased overall responsiveness to negative facial stimuli. Future studies should investigate the mechanisms underlying distractor filtering in depressed populations.
Risk-Taking Unmasked: Using Risky Choice and Temporal Discounting to Explain COVID-19 Preventative Behaviors
Authors: Byrne Kaileigh A. , Six Stephanie Gabrielle , Ghaiumy Anaraky Reza , Harris Maggie W. , Winterlind Emma L.
Published: November 2020

To reduce the spread of COVID-19 transmission, government agencies in the United States (US) have recommended COVID prevention guidelines, including wearing masks and social distancing. However, compliance with these guidelines have been inconsistent. This study examined whether individual differences in decision-making and motivational propensities predicted compliance with COVID-19 preventative behaviors in a representative sample of US adults (N=225). Participants completed an online study in September 2020 that included a risky choice decision-making task, temporal discounting task, and measures of appropriate mask wearing, social distancing, and perceived risk of engaging in public activities. Linear regression results indicated that greater risky decision-making behavior and temporal discounting were associated with less appropriate mask-wearing behavior and social distancing. Additionally, demographic factors, including political affiliation and income level, were also associated with differences in COVID-19 preventative behaviors. Path analysis results showed that risky decision-making behavior, temporal discounting, and risk perception collectively predicted 61% of the variance in appropriate mask-wearing behavior. Individual differences in general decision-making patterns are therefore highly predictive of who complies with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.
Towards a Model of Urban Evolution II: Formal Model
Authors: Fox Mark , Silver Daniel , Adler Patrick
Published: November 2020

This paper is part II of “Towards a model of urban evolution.” This paper defines a formal model of the Signature of an urban space, comprised of: an urban genome which captures the expected groups (i.e., users) and activities (i.e., uses) of physical forms; a description of the actual activities and groups of the physical forms; and the signals that are communicated within and among urban spaces. Central to the model is a formeme, which provides the building blocks for a Signature. A formeme captures the interactions among physical forms, groups and activities. We then show how various metrics can define an urban area based on its Signature, and that these metrics can be used to measure similarity of urban spaces. The Signature and its underlying formemes capture the sources of variations in urban evolution.
What Can Asexuality Offer Sociology? Insights from the 2017 Asexual Community Census
Authors: Carroll Megan
Published: November 2020

This paper uses data from the 2017 Asexual Community Census to advocate for more sociological focus on asexualities. I highlight important questions raised by the available data on asexual communities as well as theoretical and methodological contributions that asexualities can offer.
Does the longitudinal association between neighbourhood cohesion and mental health differ by ethnicity? Results from the UK Household Longitudinal Survey
Authors: Chum Antony , Teo Celine , Azra Karanpreet Kaur
Published: November 2020

PurposeWhile the association between neighbourhood cohesion and mental health has been widely studied in the general population, the effects of neighbourhood cohesion across ethnic groups is not well understood. Ethnicity is often left out of study design, many studies do not consider effect modification by ethnicity, or they rely on overly simplistic ethnic categories. MethodsData from the UK household longitudinal study was used to investigate whether changes in neighbourhood cohesion is independently associated with changes in mental health (measured using the GHQ) over 9 years (2009 to 2018), and whether the association differed across 17 ethnic groups. The study used a fixed-effect modelling approach that includes within-person estimators that allows each participant to act as their own control. ResultsCompared to British white, the following ethnic groups all saw a similar improvement in GHQ (-0.76, 95% CI -0.83 to -0.70) for each point increase in neighbourhood cohesion: Irish, any other White, White and Asian mixed, Chinese, Caribbean, African, any other Black, Arab, and others. Some ethnic groups saw stronger improvements in mental for each point increase in neighbourhood cohesion, including White and Black Caribbean mixed, any other mixed, Indian, Pakistani, any other Asian, with the strongest effect seen in Bangladeshi participants (-2.52. 95% CI -3.48 to -1.56). ConclusionOur study highlights the importance of ethnocultural data in research examining neighbourhood effects on mental health. Future research should evaluate policies to improve neighbourhood cohesion for ethnic minorities to address ethnic mental health disparities.
KONSTRUKSI MITOS DAN IDEOLOGI DALAM TEKS IKLAN KOMERSIAL TELEVISI, SUATU ANALISIS SEMIOLOG
Authors: hasyim muhammad
Published: November 2020

This research uses Roland Barthes semiology to reveal the myth and ideology constructed in television commercial advertisement. The study tries to explain how the product consumed and used, works ideologically, by observing thedynamicrelationship between thesignifierand the signified in thebroadcast commercialproducttext.This research focuses its area of concern in the motorcycle product advertisement aired on television and completed with direct interview with membersofmotorcommunityofMakassarIndonesia.The result indicates that commercial television advertising media in Indonesia does not emphasize the meaning of denotation (the benefits of the product), but it emphasizes the symbolic sign which represents a simulacrum reality. The true meaning of the current human life is much determined by the relationshipestablishedbetweenthemanandthecommercialproducts.Product serves from time to time as a symbol of social identity. Commercial advertisementworksasasimulacrumthatconsistsinmakingproductimpression and images constructed in human mind become natural and reasonable though aroundanambivalentreality.
EXPERIMENTAL AND THEORETICAL OPTIMAL REGULATOR CONTROL OF BALANCE ZERO MOMENT POINT FOR BIPEDAL ROBOT
Authors: Fawzi Abdul Kareem Ali , Abdul Hussein Ali Ahmed
Published: November 2020

In this paper, the optimal control is analyzed to compare the results of the zero moment point of a bipedal walking robot. Seventeen degrees of freedom bipedal walking robot is manufactured of hard Aluminum sheets. The zero moment point is calculated experimentally and theoretically in the single support phase. MATLAB Simulink is used to simulate the results. The experimental results showed that the lower link takes the settling time is (1) sec, the middle link takes settling time (0.9) sec and the upper link takes (1.1) sec to arrive the desired zero moment point for the bipedal walking robot. The minimum performance index in the experimental parts occurs when the optimal feedback control gain is [35.5 30.4 5 -4]. Hence, the minimum performance index in the theoretical part is [35 31 5.2 -4]. The dimensions of the foot area are (12.3cm×6.3cm), 2.3cm thickness, and 32g weight. Also, the approximate balance area in the double support phase equals the area between the feet of the robot.
SOLVING ECONOMIC LOAD DISPATCH WITH RELIABILITY INDICATORS
Authors: A. Athab Falah , S. Majeed Wafaa
Published: November 2020

Due to the great importance of reliable indicators in electrical operating systems in all its different parts, it has been considered the most important factors in the design and maintenance of the electrical system, especially during its operation. The main reason for attention to reliability indicators relates to interruptions in the power system that are provided to consumers. The introduction of reliable indicators to solving an economic load dispatch (ELD) issue increases the possibility of providing customers with a required load with the highest degree of reliability. The ELD issue has been solved with reliability indicators. This means that the ELD problem with reliability is combined into one problem called combined the economic load dispatch with reliability (CELDR). Solving the above problem lowers the fuel cost while increasing the reliability of the generators while preparing the required load. The exchange market algorithm (EMA), in this work, has been implemented in a system of 26 generating units to solve the CELDR issue. Considering system reliability, inequality, and equality constraints. The results obtained show the direct effect of using reliability indicators in solving the above problem, where the best results were obtained using the EMA algorithm to solve the mentioned problem, compared to other algorithms.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM INFORMASI PENGAJUAN KREDIT PADA BUMDESA BERSAMA SANTHI SEDANA
Authors: Pande Putu Risma Emiliana , Putra I Nyoman Tri Anindia , Putri Ni Wayan Suardiati
Published: November 2020

BUM Desa Bersama Santhi Sedana merupakan badan usaha milik desa yang sebagian atau seluruh modalnya berasal dari desa. Dana yang dihimpun tersebut disalurkan lagi kepada masyarakat dalam bentuk kredit yang dapat memberikan keuntungan financial serta kesejahteraan masyarakat desa. Untuk masyarakat yang ingin mengajukan kredit harus datang ke kantor BUM Desa Santhi Sedana, tidak jarang masyarakat harus mendatangi kantor berulangkali untuk melengkapi berkas pengajuan kredit. Tujuan dilakukan penelitian ini adalah untuk membangun sistem informasi yang dapat memudahkan nasabah dalam mengajukan kredit dan membantu pegawai dalam mengelola data kredit nasabah. Sistem informasi kredit ini, dibangun dengan metode pengumpulan data yakni observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi, dan studi pustaka. Pengujian sistem dilakukan dengan black box testing dimana dari hasil pengujian, sistem yang dibangun mampu mengelola pengajuan kredit nasabah dan data pembayaran kredit nasabah.
TEXT MINING UNTUK MENDETEKSI PLAGIASI DOKUMEN DENGAN PENERAPAN STEMMING NAZIEF-ADRIANI DAN ALGORITMA SMITH-WATERMAN
Authors: Meitaningsih Alvika , Aribowo Agus Sasmito , Cahyana Nur Heri
Published: November 2020

Plagiarisme adalah tindakan menjiplak karya orang lain dan mengakui sebagai hasil karya pribadinya. Saat ini sudah banyak algoritma yang membahas cara mendeteksi plagiarisme dokumen teks seperti Cosine, Smith Waterman. Hasil penelitian sebelumnya menyatakan bahwa algoritma Smith Waterman memiliki keakurasian yang rendah, sehingga pada penelitian ini dilakukan pengembangan dari Algoritma Smith Waterman. Algortima Smith Waterman biasa digunakan didalam bidang bioinformatika untuk menentukan kesamaan DNA, akan tetapi dalam penelitian ini Algoritma Smith Waterman dapat diimplementasikan untuk mendeteksi dokumen. Proses pendeteksian kemiripan dokumen pertama-tama dilakukan proses preprocessing untuk menghilangkan imbuhan guna memudahkan proses pendeteksian dokumen yaitu dengan menggunakan stemming. Stemming yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Stemming Nazief & Adriani dan untuk mengukur tingkat keakurasian pada proses pendeteksian dokumen dilakukan perhitungan menggunakan algoritma Smith Waterman untuk mendapatkan hasil persentase kemiripan antar dokumen. Dari uji coba yang dilakukan penambahan preprocessing yaitu stemming mempengaruhi waktu proses pengujian karena pada proses preprocessing ini kata yang berimbuhan akan dikembalikan ke kata dasar dan dicocokan dengan data kamus yang ada didalam database.
PEMBERITAHUAN KETERLAMBATAN ANGSURAN MENGGUNAKAN SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE GATEWAY (STUDI KASUS KOPERASI SIMPAN PINJAM MAKMUR YOGYAKARTA)
Authors: Wibowo Jalu Satrio , Sofyan Herry , Yuwono Bambang
Published: November 2020

Perkembangan teknologi informasi di era globalisasi ini telah mengalami perubahan yang cukup pesat. Hal ini dapat  lihat dengan banyaknya perusahaan atau badan usaha atau instansi tidak lepas dari pengaruh teknologi informasi. Salah satunya adalah Koperasi simpan pinjam Makmur Yogyakarta sebagai badan usaha ekonomi rakyat yang bersifat sosial yang merupakan usaha bersama berdasarkan atas azas kekeluargaan. Setiap bentuk kegiatan dan usaha pada umumnya memiliki sebuah tujuan yang jelas sehingga dalam mengelola kegiatan koperasi oleh petugas harus memberikan kepercayaan dan memberikan pelayanan yang baik bagi anggota-anggota koperasi. Permasalahan dalam menjalankan kegiatan koperasi antara lain penunggakan dikarenakan keterlambatan pembayaran angsuran, kinerja petugas yang kurang optimal, keterlambatan dalam pemberitahuan informasi yang membuat pembayaran angsuran terhambat, dan pencatatan data dengan pembukuan lalu di memasukan data ke dalam Microsoft excel sehingga kurang terkomputerisasi dalam merekam data koperasi maka apabila dilakukan dengan cara seperti biasa mengecek data satu persatu maka memerlukan waktu yang cukup lama dalam mencari data anggota yang memiliki permasalahan data hilang  dalam mencari file data koperasi belum termasuk juga yang tidak ditemukan menyebabkan data kurang terekam dengan baik sehingga masih kurang efisien dan belum lagi masalah pemberitahuan yang kurang tersampaikan sehingga masih ada anggota yang menunggak pembayaran angsuran pada setiap bulannya menyebabkan pihak koperasi bekerja lebih terutama memberitahu perihal pembayaran dengan sms satu persatu kesetiap anggota yang menunggak dengan petugas yang masih kurang turut menjadi masalah kurang efisen.
Shape, Sense, Shift: Organizational and Disciplinary Changes in Dance Scholarship
Authors: Flynn Anne
Published: November 2020

This essay is a personal reflection on the 2017 merger of the Congress on Research in Dance (CORD) and the Society of Dance History Scholars (SDHS) into the Dance Studies Association (DSA) and more broadly on the development of dance studies in Canada. My observations of the CORD/SDHS merger come from the work I did as Chair of the Joint Organization Transition Ad-Hoc Committee (2015–2017), where I participated in discussions about the current state of the field and its needs, interacting with dance scholars from around the world. The essay then provides a broad overview of dance’s development at the post-secondary level along with key events beginning in the 1980s that I propose were part of the growth of dance studies in Canada.
Appendiceal Hypoplasia - An Extremely Rare Appendiceal Anomaly
Authors: Deyab Ashraf Abdelfatah , Abdalrahim Salah Ahmed , Mohamed Elsadig Yousif , Bashir Atif Ali
Published: November 2020

Appendiceal anomalies are extremely rare malformations that are usually found incidentally. Agenesis and duplication of the appendix has been well documented, however the reported cases of appendiceal hypoplasia are very limited, as only few cases have been reported so far. Here, we report a 31-year-old male who underwent appendicectomy after clinical presentation and diagnosis of appendicitis. The appendicular specimen showed all histomorphological features of appendiceal hypoplasia. Appendiceal hypoplasia is often missed and usually difficult to be diagnosed in the preoperative workup. The chief concern in this case is to focus on the classical histo-morphological features of appendiceal hypoplasia, especially in view of its clinical course.
Caring for Moderate to Severe Dementia Patients - Malaysian Family Caregivers Experience
Authors: AM Zuria Idura , MT Noorlaili , R Rosdinom , B Azlin , MD Tuti Iryani
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Caring for those with dementia affects the quality of life for both the caregivers and the patients themselves, particularly in the informal care system here in Malaysia. To date, only a few studies have explored from the family caregivers’ perspectives in the communities of different cultural background. The purpose of this study is to describe the Malaysian family caregivers’ perspectives of their experiences in providing care to for their family members suffering from moderate to severe dementia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Methods: This qualitative study involved in-depth individual interviews with twelve caregivers to patients with moderate to severe dementia. Participants were recruited via purposive sampling from the outpatient psycho-geriatric clinic at UKM Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Transcribed data was later analysed using a thematic approach. Results: Four themes identified in this study were; i) the feeling that ‘it is like caring for a baby’, ii) the caregivers’ perception of inadequate knowledge and skills, iii) the need for caregivers’ support system and iv) the importance of spirituality in enhancing care giving experiences. Conclusions: The framework of care shared by the caregivers in this study demonstrated strong cultural and spirituality influences in addition to the common issues of the challenges in managing the behavioural and psychological symptoms in people with dementia. Hence, culture and spirituality aspects should be addressed in the development of appropriate intervention to manage the needs of informal caregivers in this community.
Dental Students as Smoking Cessation Counsellors: Patients’ and Providers’ Perspective
Authors: Mohd Nor Nor Azlida , Repen Marvin Costher , Zakaria Zakuan , Ab-Murat Norintan , Saub Roslan , Abdul Razak Ishak
Published: November 2020

Introduction: This study assesses dental students’ and patients’ perceptions on the role of dental students as smoking cessation counsellors as well as the patient’s quit rate at the University of XX. Materials and methods: Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to all senior dental students (n=154) in XX University and telephone call interviews were conducted on their patients (n=169) who received smoking cessation counselling from September 2010 to June 2013. Results: Response rates for dental students and patients were 68.2% and 67.3% respectively. Most of the dental students in this study were females (72.3%) whereas the majority of patients were males (97.6%). An average of six months follow up indicated that 22.5% of patients had quit smoking, 65.3% reduced the number of cigarettes smoked and 6.5% had relapsed. About a third of patients surveyed (33.1%) believed that smoking cessation counselling was extremely helpful compared to what students perceived (5.7%, p<0.01). A higher percentage of patients (89.9%) rated the smoking cessation counselling performance as “excellent”, as compared to students’ rating (58.1%, p<0.01). The majority of the dental students and patients agreed that students should enquire about patients tobacco usage, information regarding the effects of smoking on oral health should be transmitted to patients and that quit smoking assistance should be offered. Conclusion: Smoking cessation counselling conducted by dental students seemed to be effective in assisting patients to reduce the number of cigarettes smoked and in quitting smoking. To some extent, both patients and students had positive attitudes towards smoking cessation counselling.
Deteriorating Patients and Risk Assessment among Nurses and Junior Doctors: A Review
Authors: SM Ludin , R Ruslan , MB Mat Nor
Published: November 2020

The presence of nurses and junior doctors in the ward environment are crucial, especially in detecting deteriorating patients. However, there is consistent evidence that warning signs may not always be identified or acted upon. This paper aimed to analyse the incidence of deteriorating patients, and the concept of risk assessment of these patients by nurses and junior doctors in general ward, through a review on relevant literature. An extensive literature search was conducted through online research databases, i.e. CINAHL, MEDLINE (Ovid), Science Direct and ProQuest. Professional journals were hand searched for relevant literature based on reference lists and citations made in key publications, and attempts were also made to obtain any relevant grey literature (unpublished materials). A total of eleven papers which focused on patient’s assessment, response to deteriorating patients and knowledge in medication, and a guideline were reviewed. Most of the studies were carried out in the United Kingdom (n=4), followed by Australia (n=2), Sweden (n=2), the Netherlands (n=1) and Taiwan (n=1). Meanwhile, among these studies, the chosen research designs include, qualitative (n=6), quantitative (n=3) and systematic review (n=1). This review concluded that nurses and junior doctors in general ward have a lack of knowledge in risk assessment of deteriorating patients.
Early Functional and Radiological Outcomes Between Plaster Cast and Fiberglass Cast in Stable Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture
Authors: Z Zamzuri , Ms Ariff , Ad Mohd Fairuz , A Mohd Shukrimi , My Nazri
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Burst fracture results from compression failure of both the anterior and middle columns under substantial axial loads. Conservative treatment was a method of treatment for fractures without neurological deficit. This cross sectional study was designed to evaluate the functional and radiological outcome of patient with thoracolumbar burst fracture treated conservatively. Methods: 40 cases were recruited from January 2013 till December 2015. They were followed-up with minimum period of 1 year and evaluated for the functional (Oswetry Disbility Index) and radiological outcomes (kyphotic angle deformity and anterior body compression). Results: 20 patients were treated with body cast made form plaster of Paris and remaining 20 patients with fiberglass cast. In plaster of Paris group, mean kyphotic angle deformity at last follow up was 16.60 ± 2.95 with a mean improvement 4.45 degree and anterior body compression at last follow up was 30.35% ± 10.2 with mean improvement of 9.30%. In fiberglass group, mean kyphotic angle deformity at last follow up was 15.55 ± 3.38 with a mean improvement 7.25 degree and anterior body compression at last follow up was 25.90% ± 7.81 with mean improvement of 3.45%. The functional outcome showed Oswetry Disability Index (ODI) score in plaster of Paris group was 23.70 (SD = 7.82) and in fiberglass group was 18.50 (SD = 5.94). Conclusions: Application of body cast using a fiberglass material give better radiological outcome hence less pain, more functional and higher patient’s satisfaction as compared to plaster of Paris.
Devastating Insomnia Experience Following General Anaesthesia for Mastoidectomy Surgery
Authors: Misrona LH , Misron SNF , Misron K
Published: November 2020

Sleep disorder including insomnia is one of the complications of general anaesthesia. It is not uncommon and it is temporary but majority remains unnoticed and untreated. The effect of insomnia ranges from mild to severe, influencing both physical and mental health. Surgeon and anaesthetist need to identify this complication so that an appropriate treatment can be delivered. In complicated case, psychiatrist involvement is crucial. The treatment is symptomatic and temporary. We reported a case of distressful sleep disorder as a sequelae of general anaesthesia for mastoidectomy surgery. Subsequently after symptomatic treatment, he recovered completely and regained his normal sleep pattern.
Morphometric Study of Changes in GAD 65 Expressing Beta Cell Mass In The Islets Of Langerhans In Pregnant Mice
Authors: Al-asadi Alaa K. , Al-Habib May F. , Al-Kawaz Ula M. , Selman Mohammad Oda , Al-Ani Imad Matloub
Published: November 2020

INTRODUCTION: This study explored the adaptive changes in pancreatic islets by assessing the maternal pancreatic β-cell mass (PβCM), islets size, number, shape, distribution and vascularity using the anti-GAD65 Ab as a marker in pregnant mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fourty female Swiss-Webster mice were randomly divided into two age matched groups of 20 animals each, pregnant and control (non-pregnant) groups. The pregnant mice were sacrificed at Day 19 of gestation and the control group was sacrificed 19 days after observation in the same environmental conditions. Specimens of pancreata were fixed in 10% formal-saline, and processed for light microscopy. Paraffin sections were stained with chromogen DAB. Image scope (APERIO) with Image J software was used for morphometric study. RESULTS: Islets cells showed specific reaction with GAD65 Ab. There was an increase in the cellularity and vascularity of the PβCM. A significant increase in the islets area of the pregnant group ranging between 32-723 µm2 in comparison with the control group that ranged between 5–210 µm2 , the islet size and numbers also increased; there were numerous newly formed islets and coalescence of adjacent islets, positive reactivity of β-cells toward antiGAD65 during pregnancy, the mean of positive granulation in PβCM in pregnant group was 8273.5±SE 831.35 while in control group was 34±SE 0.2. CONCLUSION: The changes for alteration in PβCM such as increase in cells number, size, positive anti-GAD65 reactivity and their vascularity during pregnancy is related to the adaptation for hormonal and nutritional demands of both foetus and mother.
Muslim Female Healthcare Personnel Dress Code: A Proposed Guideline
Authors: S Saidun , Akhmetova E , Abd Rahman A. Awang
Published: November 2020

Introduction: The struggle of Muslim women to comply with Islamic teaching while working in the healthcare sector has been a long-standing issue. Following the case of a Muslim nurse who was allegedly fired for non-adherence to the short-sleeve uniform rule, the Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association highlighted the need for a uniform guideline to prevent similar instances. Yet, no guideline has been issued to date. Materials and Methods: This conceptual study employed library research method to gather relevant materials. Library research was able to retrieve guidelines from seven Muslim-minority countries but none from Muslim-majority countries. Document analysis of the materials gathered was undertaken. The different guidelines were compared, with special reference to awrah-related issues. Results: Several major issues that healthcare personnel dress code considers are the safety, health, cleanliness, and comfort for both patients and healthcare personnel. Islamic dressing requirement is not only in line with clinical practice but Islam also highly promotes maintenance of safety, health, cleanliness, and comfort. The widely adopted ‘bare below the elbows (BBE) policy is the only practice that may contradict Islamic rules. However, some healthcare institutions in Muslim-minority countries allow modifications of uniform rules on religious grounds; some of the modifications are not observed in Muslim-majority countries. When providing direct patient care that requires BBE, the use of disposable over-sleeves is a good alternative to adhere to both clinical and Islamic standards. Conclusion: Healthcare personnel dress code policy that is concordant to both clinical and Islamic standards is possible although it may require greater resources.
Translation and Validity of the Malay Version of the Five-Factor Nonverbal Personality Questionnaire (FFNPQ)
Authors: Ab Rashid NF , Arifin WN , Kueh YC , Yusoff N
Published: November 2020

Introduction: The Five-Factor Nonverbal Personality Questionnaire (FF-NPQ) is a non-verbal personality inventory consisting of illustrations of different social situations, designed to measure five broad factors underlying the Big-Five model of personality. This study aimed to prove the validity of the FF-NPQ in Malaysia. Methods: The FF-NPQ instruction and the answer option were translated to the Malay language, which is the main language spoken in Malaysia. A total of 153 university students aged 18–30 years from Universiti Sains Malaysia were involved in this study. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), composite reliability and intraclass correlation (ICC) were applied to show evidence of validity by internal structure. Results: CFA indicated that only 26 out of 60 items remained in the final model while maintaining the five personality factors. Each factor had a good composite reliability value of 0.68–0.77. The ICC values from the test-retest analysis ranged from 0.65 to 0.75. Conclusion: Overall, the shortened Malay Version of the FF -NPQ (five-factor, 26 items) exhibited acceptable evidence of validity in Malaysia.
Anticancer Activity of Acetogenins from Annona Muricata Fruit
Authors: Daddiouaissa Djabir , Amid Azura
Published: November 2020

Medicinal plants become very important in our days for their therapeutic benefits to humankind. It sustains human health, and it is commonly known as herbal medicines since ancient times. Annona muricata is a heart-shaped fruit that is consumed raw or as the fruit juice in the tropical area. A. muricata is used in traditional and alternative medicine to treat different ailments such as diabetes, hypertension, respiratory and skin illness, inflammation and cancer. A. muricata contains essential anticancer agents named acetogenins that play the significant role in various cancer types. Acetogenins are strong nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide oxidase inhibitors of the cancer cell's mitochondrial membrane but showed neurotoxic effects in rats. Therefore, acetogenins need to be further investigated to determine the exact mechanisms of action, long-term safety, optimal dosage, and potential side effects. Given the extensive studies on A. muricata, this review focuses on the phytochemistry, medicinal uses, biological activities and the mechanisms of action for the fruit extracts and acetogenins, to stimulate further studies on the fruit pulp used for human consumption.
Effect of Thermocycling on the Compressive Strength of Selected Luting Cements
Authors: Aws H. Al-Khadim , H. Abdullah , T. Al-Ani Sarah
Published: November 2020

Introduction: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of thermocycling on the compressive strength of selected luting cements. Material and methods: 5 types of luting cements were tested. A total of thirty cylindrical specimens measuring 6mm in height and 4mm in diameter were prepared for each type of cement which were then divided into two groups ie Group 1: Exposure, and Group 2: Control. Both groups were stored in distilled water at 37°C for 24 hours. Group 1 was subjected to 500 cycles in a thermocycling baths of 5ºC and 55ºC with 20 seconds in each bath. Group 2 was not exposed to thermocycling procedure. The compressive strength for each cement type was determined by using a universal testing machine. Results: Resin adhesive cement had the highest compressive strength; followed by conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) whilst resin modified GIC was the least. Thermocycling had no significant effect on the compressive strength of RelyXTM ARC and Fuji I (p>0.05), but a significant effect on Fuji I CAPSULE, Fuji CEM, Fuji Plus CAPSLUE (p<0.05) was observed. Conclusion: The effect of thermocycling on the compressive strength of luting cements differed considerably with respect to their chemical compositions.
Prevalence and Modifiable Risk Factors of NonCommunicable Diseases among Jakun Orang Asli at Tasik Chini, Pekan, Pahang
Authors: CM Wong , D Faiz , S Diana Safraa , RH Raja Mohd Azim , AR Siti Zubaidah
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Non-communicable disease accounted for 73% of premature death in year 2015 Malaysian national survey. The orang asli population may be affected similarly. The prevention of non-communicable diseases should start as early as modifiable risk factors prevention, as proposed by STEPWISE approach of WHO. This study aims to identify the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and dyslipidaemia among Jakun orang asli population and examine the association with risk factors. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study analysing 72 case reports of General health screening done in year 2015. The study population was adult Jakun orang asli Tasik Chini using cluster sampling followed by simple random sampling methods. Chi Square test was used for bivariate analysis of relationship each variable has with the diseases, and binary logistic regression was used to analyse association of covariates with each disease. Results: The prevalence was 41.7% for hypertension, 25% for Diabetes mellitus, 6.9% for dyslipidaemia. Education level was significantly related to hypertension, X2 = 11.565 (1), p =0.001; obesity was significantly related to diabetes, X 2 = 8.333 (1), p=0.004. After adjusted for covariates, low education level has 13.379 odds of getting hypertension. Obesity has 7.384 odds of getting diabetes mellitus; female gender has higher odds of getting dyslipidaemia while younger age, physically active and not smoking are protective factors. Conclusion: Higher prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus was found among Tasik Chini orang asli population. Lower sociodemographic characteristics and unhealthy lifestyle factors are associated with the diseases.
GEOGRAPHICAL FINGERPRINT OF ASTRAGALUS (ASTRAGALUS MICROCEPHALUS WILLD.) HONEY SUPPLIED FROM ERZINCAN REGION OF TURKEY
Authors: Kara Yakup , Şahin Hüseyin , Kolaylı Sevgi
Published: November 2020

The composition and biological value of honey vary depending on its producing flora. The botanical, chemical and biological active properties of honey determine the geographical authenticity of the honey. In this study, geographic fingerprints of thirty Astragalus (Astragalus microcephalus Will.) honeys from Erzincan region were investigated. The honey consist of Astragalus pollen more than 65% and others were Salix spp., Cistaceae, Trifolium spp., Thymus spp, Rosaceae, Papaveraceae, Onobrychis spp. etc are followed. The characteristic color of the analyzed honeys was bright/light yellow, Hunter color values (L, a, b) were found to be as L: 72-78, a: 7-16 and b: 58-78, respectively. Total polyphenol content of the honeys was 38.20±4.60 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/100 g, it was found to be rich in some phenolics such as chrysin, caffeic acid phenyl ester, myricetin, pinocembrin, luteolin, and gallic acid.
Daclatasvir Plus Sofosbuvir With and Without Ribavirin for Previously Treated or Untreated Chronic HCV Infection Genotype 1, 2 and 4 in Togo
Authors: Shiha Gamal , Anyovi Folly , Soliman Reham , Bawe Lidaw Déassoua , Yonli Albert Theophane , Karou Simplice Damitoti , Simpore Jacques , Shiha Gamal
Published: November 2020

Background: Daclatasvir (DCV) is a potent, pangenotypic nonstructural protein 5A inhibitor with
demonstrated antiviral efficacy when combined with sofosbuvir (SOF) with or without ribavirin (RBV) in
patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. We are using SOF-DCV combination for large scale
treatment.
Objectives: The aim of the current study was designed to investigate the efficacy and safety of
sofosbuvir/daclatasvir, with or without ribavirin for previously treated or untreated in treatment of HCV
genotype 1, 2 and 4, as well as their effect on the liver fibrosis.
Methods: One hundred twenty-seven patients with chronic HCV infection were categorized into 2 groups.
The group 1 comprised treatment naïve patients, with total serum bilirubin ≤ 1.2mg/10-1L, serum albumin
≥ 3,5g/10-1L, ALAT ≥ 3N, ASAT≤ 2N and platelets count 150 x 109
/L. The group 2 included Peg-INF-alpha
or sofosbuvir treatment-experienced patients or patients having at least 2 of the following characteristics:
total bilirubin ≤ 1.2mg/10-1L, serum albumin ≥ 3,5g/10-1L, ALAT ≥ 3N, ASAT ≤ 2N and platelets count 150
x 109
/L. The first group was treated with sofosbuvir/daclatasvir for 12 weeks except sofosbuvir treatment
experienced patients, who were treated with sofosbuvir/daclatasvir + ribavirin for 24 weeks, with generic
medications: DCV 60 mg plus SOF 400 mg ± ribavirin (RBV) within the treatment of hepatitis C virus
infection. Efficacy and safety were assessed, and baseline factors associated with sustained virological
response at post-treatment week 12 (SVR12) were explored.
Results: Sustained virological response (SVR12), was 95,8% in group 1 and 93,8% in group 2. Such high
efficacy was accompanied with tolerable adverse effects as well as with significant improvement in liver
fibrosis.
Conclusion: SOF plus DCV with or without ribavirin achieved high efficacy and safety in HCV genotypes
1,2 and 4 patients. Their effect was accompanied with attenuation of liver fibrosis. Further wider-scale
studies are needed to evaluate the actual role of IL 18 polymorphism in treatment response with
Sofosbuvir/Daclatasvir.
Written discursive competence as a component of the foreign-language communication competence of university students
Authors:   Karaganda State Technical University, Kazakhstan, Abdykarimova G
Published: November 2020

The article covers the issues of forming written discursive competence as the basis for written foreign language communication of university students. The introduction of new standards of education, which reflect the social order of the modern multicultural and information society, required the universities to create optimal conditions for learning foreign language communication in order to solve problems of interpersonal and intercultural interaction at the global level. In this regard, to ensure socio-cultural mobility of university graduates, the teaching of written foreign language communication should occupy an important place in the educational process. At the same time, the authors have made an attempt to reveal the structure and content of components of written discursive competence as a component of foreign language communication competence in the context of its application in foreign language classes in the conditions of a non-linguistic university. The authors analyze a large number of scientific and theoretical literary sources on the investigated problem, on the basis of which they justify the possibility of considering the language component as a component of written discursive competence, along with strategic, tactical, genre, text, linguo-rhetorical components in order to improve the quality of written works. In conclusion, the authors conclude that the ability of a writer as an individual according to the sociocultural situation and communicative task to create different types of discourse for participation in written foreign language communication with the intended recipient in order to achieve the expected result defines written discursive competence as a component of foreign language communicative competence of a graduate.
The role of learning environment in teaching English in the context of inclusive education
Authors:   Karagandy University of the name of academician E.A. Buketov, Kazakhstan, Moiseeva L , Assanova D ,   Karagandy University of the name of academician E.A. Buketov, Kazakhstan, Shalbayeva D ,   Karagandy University of the name of academician E.A. Buketov, Kazakhstan
Published: November 2020

The article discusses the basic principles of inclusive education in a comprehensive school for students with special educational needs at the English lesson from the perspective of their application in the educational process. The concept of «inclusive education» and its significant difference from the «integrated education», pointing to the availability/non-availability of the learning environment adaptation to students with special educational needs, have been studied as well. The application of the learning environment theory when teaching English within the inclusive education and its main components have also been examined. The study reveals English teachers’ basic needs for creating learning environment teaching techniques in the context of the inclusive education. It also defines the concept «learning environment» and its main components. The study results conducted to define the availability/non-availability of a barrier-free learning environment, in particular, in English classrooms for implementing the inclusive education principles, have been shown and analyzed. The ways to create learning environment at the English lessons, promoting a respectful assistance to disabled students when learning English, have been studied. The group training and other teaching methods, promoting the development of disabled students’ communicative and other skills while interacting with classmates in English classes, are given
To the issue on the capacity building for internationalization of higher technical education
Authors:   Карагандинский государственный технический университет, Казахстан, Jantassova D , Deveraux C ,   MFA Arts Administration at the University of Connecticut, USA
Published: November 2020

The internationalization of education creates new opportunities for higher education institutions, increases the availability and implementation of innovative methods in higher education systems. The article covers the development of the internationalization potential of higher technical education.Current study was carried out as part of the project «Development of the potential of internationalization of a technical university through digital learning technologies», approved by priority «Scientific Foundations of Mingilik El (21st Century Education, Fundamental and Applied Studies in the Humanities)» on grant funding for young scientists in the years 2020 to 2022.The author defined the concept of «internationalization», presented the purpose, scientific methods and potential of the project, examined the main directions of development of this process in the framework of the experience in Nazarbayev University, Canadian and Russian experience in constructing the framework for conceptualizing the development of internationalization.The initial analysis of the studied works on the internationalization of higher education showed problems in the results of the international activity of national and foreign practice and the lack of work to build the capacity of internationalization of technical universities.Much interest had been generated from the research on globalization and the internationalization of higher education through the prism of computer technology, which have proved to be a limited number.
Usabilidade do aplicativo Sine Fácil: avaliação da satisfação e usuários
Authors: Koch Arianne , Hildenbrand Lucí
Published: November 2020

Esta obra faz parte da Série Estudos Avaliativos Multidisciplinares, sob organização de Ligia Gomes Elliot, Lígia Silva Leite.
Az intellektuális tőke utódlása egy családi kisvállalkozásnál
Authors: Kálmán Attila
Published: November 2020

A magyarországi családi vállalkozásoknál történelmi okokra visszavezethetően a jelen években tömegesen jelenik meg a generációváltás kérdése. Az alapítók elérik a nyugdíjkorhatárt, így felmerül az utódlás. Kutatásomban egy családi kisvállalkozás példáján át az intellektuális tőke utódlásán keresztül vizsgáltam a generációváltást. Kvalitatív, mélyinterjús módszerrel arra kerestem a választ, hogyan örökítik át az intellektuális tőke elemeit, továbbá, hogy az intellektuális tőkeelemek átadása mennyire mérvadó a generációváltás szempontjából. A vizsgált vállalkozásnál az utódlás tervezett keretek között, tudatosan zajlik, így a kutatás eredményében bemutatott eljárások bekerülhetnének a legjobb gyakorlatok gyűjteményébe.A kutatás felépítését tekintve elméleti áttekintéssel kezdődik, majd rövid módszer-tani ismertetés után az empirikus eredmények bemutatásával folytatódik. Ezeket a fő tartalmi elemeket öleli körbe a bevezetés és az összegzés szakasza.
A belsőügyfél-koncepció megvalósulása egy hazai kkv-nál
Authors: Orbánhegyi Béla Zsolt
Published: November 2020

Jelen tanulmány a belsőügyfél-menedzsment koncepcióját egy hazai kkv példáján keresztül mutatja be, és gyakorlati tapasztalatok alapján értékeli annak megvalósulását. A tanulmány alapját hazai és nemzetközi szakirodalmi feldolgozás, valamint egy két részből álló primer vizsgálat képezte. Az empíria alapján láthatóvá vált, hogy a vizsgált szervezetnek számos lehetősége van a belső szolgáltatások színvonalát emelni, valamint az is, hogy a tanulmányban felsorolt előnyök eléréséhez hosszú távon szükséges a vezetői, tulajdonosi attitűd formálása is.A kutatás eredményei – bár nem nyújtanak általánosságban, minden kkv számára hasznosítható megállapításokat, de – több olyan módszert és megközelítési javaslatot mutatnak be, amelyek könnyen adaptálhatók más vállalkozások számára is.
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN PESERTA OLIMPIADE MIPA TINGKAT SD MENGGUNAKAN METODE SIMPLE ADDITIVE WEIGHTING
Authors: Hayati Lilis Nur , Ansari Ansari , Anugrah Rezky
Published: November 2020

The Mathematics and Natural Sciences Olympiad is a competition event that aims to hone as well as provide students in the fields of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The selection of prospective participants to attend the year event at each school has their own suggestions and methods.  Based on the above the authors conducted a study of a computer-based system for the development of participant selection methods, using simple additive weighting methods and using 6 proposals such as mathematics tests, science tests, average report cards, discipline, activeness, and honesty in give weight. After conducting the testing and testing process on the support system decision on the selection of candidates for Mathematics and Natural Sciences Olympiad level elementary school students to use simple additive weighting method in SDN 2 Melayu, the result is a capable system provide recommendations for potential participants who are entitled to participate Olympic with 75% confidence level.