bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Recent Trends in Nanocrystals for Pharmaceutical Applications
Authors: Sun Leming , Hu Yanzi , Zhang Lianbing
Published: May 2018

Background:

As the quick development of modern methods and technologies currently, more and
more drugs have been invented with a better efficiency. However, the poor water solubility has limited the drugs’
pharmaceutical application.

Methods:

Tremendous research has been put in the design and development of nanocrystals for pharmaceutical
applications over the past few decades. The nanocrystals not only have the chance to solve the poor solubility
problem, but also could conquer the bioavailability and even the specific delivery problems. The physical properties
of drugs can be changed dramatically due to the change of their size in a nanodimension. Therefore, the
nanocrystals have great potential to overcome the challenge to design and development of new drugs for pharmaceutical
applications.

Results:

In this review, we provide an overview of the recent trends in nanocrystals for pharmaceutical applications.

Conclusion:

The current technologies including top-down, bottom-up, and combinative technologies for nanocrystals
were fully examined. Most importantly, the emphasis is put on the pharmaceutical applications including
their formulation, administration methods, safety, and toxicity. The commercial status, limitations, challenges,
and future trends of the nanocrystals for pharmaceutical applications were also discussed.
The “Baependi Heart Study”: the real history and the development of new strategies for health promotion in childhood education / O “Estudo do Coração de Baependi”: a história real e o desenvolvimento de novas estratégias para a promoção da saúde na educação infantil
Authors: Oliveira Camila Maciel de , Soares Flávia Mesquita , Gonçalves Ana Beatriz Clemente , Bermudez Beatriz Elizabeth Bagatin Veleda , Ulbrich Anderson , Tizzot Edison Almeida , Mourão Júnior Carlos Alberto , Alvim Rafael de Oliveira
Published: May 2018

The “Baependi Heart Study” started with the Doctoral Thesis of Camila Maciel de Oliveira, in 2005, and it kept working with partnerships among some Universities in Brazil for research and outreach projects. In 2005, José Eduardo Krieger, Alexandre Costa Pereira and Camila Maciel de Oliveira started this pioneer journey in the Laboratory of Genetic and Molecular Cardiology that takes place at the Heart Institute (InCor) at the University of São Paulo (USP). More recently, our group had the opportunity to start projects to discuss some of the cardiovascular risk factors and their prevention among childhood education in Minas Gerais State (Baependi and Juiz de Fora) and Parana State (Curitiba).Why was Baependi considered a desirable choice? The “Baependi Heart Study” started with the Doctoral Thesis of Camila Maciel de Oliveira,1 in 2005, and it kept working with partnerships among some Universities in Brazil for research and outreach projects. In 2005, José Eduardo Krieger, Alexandre Costa Pereira and Camila Maciel de Oliveira had started this journey in the Laboratory of Genetic and Molecular Cardiology that takes place at Heart Institute (InCor) at University of São Paulo (USP). The real history is that Baependi was not the first choice to host the project. At first the study would be in another town near Baependi called Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais State. It was not possible to develop this project in Pouso Alegre because this kind of study requires a political support, which we did not have there.
Nutritional status of children and adolescents: case-study in Southeastern, Brazil / Estado nutricional de crianças e adolescentes: estudo de caso no sudeste brasileiro
Authors: Domiciano Carla Gonçalo , Machado Felipe Santana , Castro Mariani Gouveia de , Angelis-Pereira Michel Cardoso de
Published: May 2018

Introduction: The nutritional status in cases of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents is considered a global health reference for future trends and for enabling strategic planning. The main reason for this is the increase in the consumption of low-nutrient and high-calorie food. Aims: The present study aimed at verifying the nutritional status of children and adolescents, as well as demonstrating nutritional trends. Methods: Some schools in the city of São Gonçalo do Sapucaí, southeastern Brazil, were visited. The student’s weight, height and age were assessed in a total of 646 students, from which 198 were preschoolers, 369 schoolchildren and 79 adolescents. Results: Nutritional assessment uses diagnostic methods to assess factors of nutritional disorders. Tested by a chi-square, the evaluation shows that overweight, which is considered one of the most alarming public health problems in Brazil, is the current problem. Conclusion: It was concluded that there was a low rate of child malnutrition and an actual overweight rate. The relation among health, sports and leisure and education departments is very relevant to create nutritional intervention programs which are associated with the practice of physical activity linked to nutritional education aiming at reducing overweight rates and childhood obesity.Keywords: Overweight; Obesity; Anthropometry; Nutritional transitionRESUMOIntrodução: O estado nutricional em casos de sobrepeso e obesidade em crianças e adolescentes é considerado uma referência global de saúde para tendências futuras e para possibilitar o planejamento estratégico. A principal razão para isso é o aumento no consumo de alimentos com baixo teor de nutrientes e alto teor calórico. Objetivos: O presente estudo teve como objetivo verificar o estado nutricional de crianças e adolescentes, bem como demonstrar tendências nutricionais. Métodos: Algumas escolas foram visitadas na cidade de São Gonçalo do Sapucaí, Sudeste, Brasil. O peso, altura e idade foram avaliados em um total de 646 alunos, sendo 198 pré-escolares, 369 escolares e 79 adolescentes. Resultados: A avaliação nutricional usa métodos diagnósticos para avaliar fatores de distúrbios nutricionais. Testada pelo teste qui-quadrado, a avaliação mostra que o excesso de peso, considerado um dos problemas de saúde pública mais alarmantes no Brasil, é o problema atual. Conclusão: Concluiu-se que havia uma baixa taxa de desnutrição infantil e uma taxa real de excesso de peso. A relação entre os departamentos de saúde, esporte e lazer e educação é muito relevante para criar programas de intervenção nutricional que estão associados à prática de atividade física vinculada à educação nutricional visando reduzir as taxas de sobrepeso e a obesidade infantil.Palavras-Chave: Sobrepeso; Obesidade; Antropometria; Transição nutricional
A New Online Mental Health Training Program for Workplace Managers: Pre-Post Pilot Study Assessing Feasibility, Usability, and Possible Effectiveness
Authors: Gayed Aimée , LaMontagne Anthony D , Milner Allison , Deady Mark , Calvo Rafael A , Christensen Helen , Mykletun Arnstein , Glozier Nick , Harvey Samuel B
Published: May 2018

Background

Mental health has become the leading cause of sickness absence in high-income countries. Managers can play an important role in establishing mentally healthy workplaces and coordinating their organization’s response to a mentally ill worker.

Objective

This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility, usability, and likely effectiveness of a newly developed online training program for managers called HeadCoach. HeadCoach aims to build managers’ confidence in supporting the mental health needs of staff and promote managerial behavior most likely to result in a more mentally healthy workplace.

Methods

In total, 66 managers from two organizations were invited to participate in this pre-post pilot study of HeadCoach, which was made available to managers to complete at their own pace over a 4-week period. Data were collected at baseline and post intervention via an online research platform. The difference in mean scores for each outcome between these two time points was calculated using paired samples t tests.

Results

Of all the invited managers, 59.1% (39/66) participated in the trial, with complete pre–post data available for 56.4% (22/39) of the participants. The majority of respondents reported positive engagement with the program. During the study period, managers’ knowledge regarding their role in managing mental health issues (P=.01) and their confidence in communicating with employees regarding mental illness (P<.001) significantly increased. In addition, a significant increase was observed from the baseline in managers’ self-reported actions to use strategies to prevent and decrease stress among their team members (P=.02).

Conclusions

Although caution is needed due to the absence of a control group, preliminary results of this study suggest that HeadCoach could be a feasible, acceptable, and efficient method of training managers in best workplace practices to help support the mental health needs of their staff.
Perspectives on Acceptance and Use of a Mobile Health Intervention for the Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Singapore: Mixed-Methods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Haldane Victoria , Tan Yao Guo , Teo Krichelle Wei Qi , Koh Joel Jun Kai , Srivastava Aastha , Cheng Rui Xiang , Yap Yi Cheng , Ong Pei-Shi , van Dam Rob M , Foo Jie Min , Müller-Riemenschneider Falk , Koh Gerald Choon-Huat , Perel Pablo , Legido-Quigley Helena
Published: May 2018

BACKGROUND

Cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), is a growing public health threat globally and many individuals remain undiagnosed, untreated, and uncontrolled. Simultaneously, mobile health (mHealth) interventions using short messaging service (SMS) have gained popularity globally. There is an opportunity for innovative approaches such as mHealth to encourage and enable adherence to medications for ASCVD and its risk factors.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to understand mobile technology acceptance, use, and facilitating conditions among the study population ahead of the design of an mHealth intervention.

METHODS

Using data from a mixed-methods study conducted in Singapore, we conducted a cross-sectional survey with 100 participants and in-depth, semistructured interviews with 20 patients. All participants were over the age of 40 years with ASCVD or its risk factors. Interviews were conducted in English and Mandarin and if needed translated to English. Nvivo 11 (QSR International) was used for analyses.

RESULTS

Participants reported their perspectives on technology use and preferences, including low or sporadic mobile phone use and usability concerns including small screen and text size, among others; the benefit of previous mHealth use in creating a favorable opinion of SMS for health information; trust in both the source of mHealth SMS, as well as in treatment; the formation of habits; and fear of sequelae or death for facilitating intention to use an mHealth intervention and adhere to medication. We also highlighted a case that underscored the importance of the period after diagnosis in habit forming as an opportunity for an mHealth intervention.

CONCLUSIONS

We explored both technology- and adherence-related factors that influence a patient’s intention to use an mHealth intervention for adherence to ASCVD medication in Singapore. We highlighted the importance of identifying the right opportunity to engage with patients and promote an mHealth intervention for adherence, such as immediately following diagnosis when patients are establishing medication-taking habits.
The Boy Who Wouldn’t Eat Pomegranates (an Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, Allegory)
Authors: Zehetner Anthony A.
Published: May 2018

An allegorical vignette describing the pathway of diagnosis and treatment of controversial societal disorders which may exist in children, using Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as an example and template. The child’s perspective is described as well as potential pitfalls of the “therapeutic” process beyond simple clinical modalities. Finally the impact of such practice is questioned at a societal level and is made relevant to our contemporary understanding of Medicine.
The Evolution History of Han Costume and Aesthetic Value
Authors: Zhang Heng
Published: May 2018

Han Costume, traditional costume of Han nationality, has carried thousands years of clothing and manner system. Han Costume has been developed by every generation or ruler in ancient China. What’s more, Han Costume is a cultural system full of beauty value, practical value and research value, connected with national spirit and culture in many ways. Because of the blending of cultures of other nationalities, the style and system have been changed. In this paper, the changing history of Han costume is introduced with the line of Chinese history, and the aesthetic value of Han costume is also discussed.
Modelos de la imagen. El Mago del Tarot Visconti
Authors: Alvarez Portugal Vanessa
Published: May 2018

El siguiente artículo presenta un análisis iconológico de una carta del mazo siglo XV actualmente conocido como el tarot Visconti. La carta adquirió el nombre El Mago, debido al reiterativo uso del motivo iconográfico en mazos de tarot posteriores. Modelos iconográficos anteriores y contemporáneos a esta carta se han encontrado en imágenes provenientes de manuscritos y grabados con contenido astrológico, alquímico y simbólico que datan del siglo XIV y XV. El presente estudio considera la importancia que estas tradiciones tuvieron en el  desarrollo cultural del temprano Renacimiento italiano
Los conjuros y otros microcuentos de Carlos Enrique Cabrera
Authors: Valerio-Holguín Fernando
Published: May 2018

No precisa de resumen.
Fluctuation-dissipation theorem for non-equilibrium quantum systems
Authors: Mehboudi Mohammad , Sanpera Anna , Parrondo Juan M. R.
Published: May 2018

The fluctuation-dissipation theorem (FDT) is a central result in statistical physics, both for classical and quantum systems. It establishes a relationship between the linear response of a system under a time-dependent perturbation and time correlations of certain observables in equilibrium. Here we derive a generalization of the theorem which can be applied to any Markov quantum system and makes use of the symmetric logarithmic derivative (SLD). There are several important benefits from our approach. First, such a formulation clarifies the relation between classical and quantum versions of the equilibrium FDT. Second, and more important, it facilitates the extension of the FDT to arbitrary quantum Markovian evolution, as given by quantum maps. Third, it clarifies the connection between the FDT and quantum metrology in systems with a non-equilibrium steady state.
QUESTÕES TEÓRICAS E TENDÊNCIAS DA GEOGRAFIA HISTÓRICA
Authors: Carneiro Patrício Aureliano Silva
Published: May 2018

Resumo: Um dos grandes desafios dos estudos históricos reside na incorporação e análise dos processos espaciais e dos elementos territoriais responsáveis por influenciar as temporalidades e os eventos e por modelar e organizar o espaço no passado. No presente artigo, procuramos salientar a importância dessa articulação, discorrendo sobre as inter-relações entre as categorias tempo e espaço, história e geografia. Com base em bibliografia anglo-saxônica, revisamos os aspectos conceituais da geografia histórica, a contribuição dos principais estudiosos e as novas tendências e desafios desse plano de abordagem.Palavras-chave: Geografia e história. Geografia histórica. Teoria e metodologia. THEORY AND TRENDS OF HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHYAbstract: One of the most significant challenges in the historical studies lies in the incorporation and analysis of spatial processes and territorial elements which influence temporality and events, as well as fashion and organize space in the past. The present article aims at emphasizing the importance of such relation as well as the connections between space and time, history and geography. Based on Anglo-Saxon bibliography, we review the conceptual aspects of historical geography, the most prominent authors’ contributions along with the new trends and challenges of this approach plan.Keywords: Geography and History. Historical Geography. Theory and Methodology. QUESTIONS THÉORIQUES ET TENDANCES DE LA GÉOGRAPHIE HISTORIQUERésumé: L’un des grands défis des études historiques, réside, dans l’incorporation et l’analyse des processus spatiaux et des éléments territoriaux responsables d’influencer les temporalités et les événements, et de modéliser et organiser l’espace dans le passé. Dans cet article, nous essayons de souligner l’importance de cette articulation, en discutant les interrelations entre le temps et l’espace, l’histoire et la géographie. Sur la base de la bibliographie anglo-saxonne, nous passons en revue les aspects conceptuels de la géographie historique, la contribution des principaux chercheurs et les nouvelles tendances et défis de ce plan d’approche.Mots-clés: Géographie et histoire. Géographie historique. Théorie et méthodologie.
A AUTONOMIA FRENTE À HIDRA CAPITALISTA: APORTES DA EXPERIÊNCIA ZAPATISTA
Authors: Silveira Renata Ferreira , Câmara Marcelo Argenta
Published: May 2018

Resumo: O movimento zapatista mexicano, surgido à luz pública no início de 1994, construiu uma trajetória de progressiva territorialização de sua concepção de sociedade e, consequentemente, de sua estratégia de mobilização. Tal trajetória tem sua conclusão (provisória) na constituição dos Caracóis enquanto recortes territoriais autônomos, e das Juntas de Bom Governo enquanto instâncias políticas e sociais de condução da vida em sociedade. Este artigo toma como ponto de partida a reflexão sobre a experiência zapatista para nos questionarmos sobre as possibilidades de respostas à atual crise civilizatória capitalista.Palavras-chave: Zapatismo. Territorialidades. Autonomia. Capitalismo. AUTONOMY AGAINST THE CAPITALIST HYDRA: CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE ZAPATISTA EXPERIENCEAbstract: The mexican zapatista movement, which emerged in the public light at the beginning of 1994, has built a trajectory of progressive territorialization of its conception of society and, consequently, of its mobilization strategy. Such a trajectory has its (provisional) conclusion in the constitution of the Caracoles as autonomous territorial divisions, and of the Juntas de Buen Gobierno as political and social instances of conducting life in society. This article takes as its starting point the reflection on the zapatista experience to question ourselves on the possibilities of answers to the current capitalist civilizational crisis.Keywords: Zapatismo. Territorialities. Autonomy. Capitalismo. LA AUTONOMÍA FRENTE A LA HIDRA CAPITALISTA: APORTES DE LA EXPERIENCIA ZAPATISTAResumen: El movimiento zapatista mexicano, surgido a la luz pública a principios de 1994, construyó una trayectoria de progresiva territorialización de su concepción de sociedad y, consecuentemente, de su estrategia de movilización. Tal trayectoria tiene su conclusión (provisional) en la constitución de los Caracoles como recortes territoriales autónomos, y de las Juntas de Buen Gobierno como instancias políticas y sociales de conducción de la vida en sociedad. Este artículo toma como punto de partida la reflexión sobre la experiencia zapatista para preguntarse sobre las posibilidades de respuestas a la actual crisis civilizatoria capitalista.Palabras clave: Zapatismo. Territorialidades. Autonomía. Capitalismo.
ANALISIS KOMPARASI PENDAPATAN USAHATANI KELAPA DALAM POLA MONOKULTUR DAN TUMPANG SARI DI KECAMATAN MENDAHARA KABUPATEN TANJUNG JABUNG TIMUR
Authors: Wahyuni Asih , Alamsyah Zulkifli , Damayanti Yusma
Published: May 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) Menganalisis struktur biaya dan penerimaan usahatani kelapa dengan pola monokultur dan pola tumpangsari kelapa dengan pinang di Kecamatan Mendahara Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Timur, (2) Melihat besarnya perbedaan pendapatan usahatani kelapa dalam petani yang menggunakan pola monokultur dan petani yang menggunakan pola tumpangsari. Pemilihan lokasi penelitian dengan pertimbangan lokasi penelitian merupakan daerah dengan luas tanam dan produksi terbesar di Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Timur. Penelitian dilakukan dari tanggal 9 Januari 2014 sampai tanggal 9 Februari 2014 dengan metode simple random sampling. Daerah sampel penelitian yaitu Kelurahan Mendahara Ilir dan Desa Sungai Tawar dengan pertimbangan desa ini memiliki jumlah petani paling banyak dengan mengusahakan usahatani monokultur dan tumpangsari. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan pendapatan yang signifikan antara petani yang menggunakan pola monokultur dan pola tumpangsari, baik dalam hal penerimaan, biaya dan pendapatan usahatani. Penerimaan pada usahatani tumpangsari lebih besar dari penerimaan pada usahatani monokultur, begitu juga dalam hal biaya usahatani. Biaya usahatani pada tumpangsari lebih besar dari biaya usahatani pada monokultur. Meskipun biaya yang dikeluarkan pada usahatani pola tumpangsari lebih besar dari biaya usahatani yang dikeluarkan pada usahatani monokultur namun dengan adanya tambahan penerimaan dari usahatani pinang akan menyebabkan pendapatan pada usahatani tumpangsari juga lebih besar dari pendapatan usahatani monokultur.

Kata Kunci : Monokultur, Tumpangsari, Kelapa Dalam
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEUNTUNGAN USAHATANI KELAPA SAWIT (SWADAYA MURNI)DI KECAMATAN JAMBI LUAR KOTA KABUPATEN MUARO JAMBI
Authors: Iskandar Ridho , Nainggolan Saidin , Kernalis Emy
Published: May 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui (1) Untuk mengetahui besarnya struktur biaya dan keuntungan yang diperoleh dari usahatani kelapa sawit swadaya murni di Kecamatan Jambi Luar Kota Kabupaten Muaro Jambi (2) Untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor apa saja yang mempengaruhi keuntungan usahatani kelapa sawit swadaya murni di Kecamatan Jambi Luar Kota Kabupaten Muaro Jambi. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam analisis ini adalah analisis Deskriftif Kuantitatif yaitu analisis keuntungan yang terdiri dari analisis penerimaan dan biaya produksi untuk usahatani kelapa sawit (swadaya murni). Untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi keuntungan usahatani kelapa sawit (swadaya murni) digunakan metode Analisis Regresi Linier Berganda. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada tanggal 01 November 2015 sampai dengan 01 Desember 2015. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan (1) rata-rata biaya yang dikeluarkan oleh petani sebesar Rp.33.154.125/tahun dan rata- rata biaya yang dikeluarkan oleh petani per hektarnya sebesar Rp.9.688.247/Ha/tahun. Rata-rata keuntungan usahatani kelapa sawit (swadaya murni) sebesar Rp.51.541.875/tahun dan rata-rata keuntungan usahatani kelapa sawit (swadaya murni) per hektarnya sebesar Rp.15.641.177/Ha/Tahun. (2) faktor biaya pupuk urea, biaya pupuk lain, biaya tenaga kerja, luas lahan dan umur tanaman (dummy) secara bersama- sama berpengaruh sangat nyata terhadap keuntungan usahatani kelapa sawit (swadaya murni) di daerah penelitian. Sedangkan secara parsial biaya pupuk urea dan biaya pupuk lain (non urea) berpengaruh negatif terhadap keuntungan usahatani kelapa sawit swadaya murni. Dari hasil penelitian diharapkan Perlu adanya bantuan oleh pemerintah, sehingga petani mampu memperluas usahatani kelapa sawitnya

Kata kunci : Keuntungan, Usahatani Kelapa Sawit, dan Faktor Produksi
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN AGROINDUSTRI DODOL KENTANG LUBUK NAGODANG DI KABUPATEN KERINCI
Authors: Lika Noli Putri , Murdy Saad , Ulma Riri Oktari
Published: May 2018

Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk : 1) mengetahui besar biaya, penerimaan dan keuntungan usaha dari agroindustri dodol kentang Lubuk Nagodang di Kabupaten Kerinci, 2) mengetahui kondisi dan menentukan posisi agroindustri dodol kentang Lubuk Nagodang di Kabupaten Kerinci, 3) memformulasikan alternatif strategi yang dapat diterapkan oleh agroindustri dodol kentang Lubuk Nagodang di Kabupaten Kerinci. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada Tanggal 14-31 Juli 2016. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dengan menggunakan analisis usaha dan analisis SWOT. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa : 1) biaya total agroindustri dodol kentang Lubuk Nagodang adalah sebesar Rp .2.238.615 dan penerimaan sebesar Rp. 5.864.000, sehingga keuntungan yang diperoleh pengrajin dodol kentang Lubuk Nagodang sebesar Rp. 3.625.385 per proses produksi, 2) identifikasi lingkungan agroindustri menunjukkan posisi agroindustri dodol kentang Lubuk Nagodang di Kabupaten Kerinci berada pada kuadran I dengan titik kuadran (0,08;0,14) mendukung kebijakan pertumbuhan agrresive, 3) alternatif strategi yang dapat diterapkan untuk memajukan agroindustri dodol kentang Lubuk Nagodang yaitu : a) bekerjasama dengan pemerintah dalam pengembangan agroindustri dodol kentang, b) meningkatkan kualitas, kuantitas dan memperluas pangsa pasar produksi dodol kentang Lubuk Nagodang melalui peningkatan kemampuan teknis tenaga kerja dan kerja sama dengan pemasok bahan baku kentang, c) memodifikasi kemasan untuk dapat meningkatkan daya tarik produk.

Kata Kunci : Strategi Pengembangan , Dodol Kentang, Analisis Usaha, Analisis SWOT
Bicondylar Angle and its Relation with Length and Neck Length of Human Femur
Authors: Kharbuja Rabita , Adhikari Rashmi Manjushree , Shrestha Anupama
Published: May 2018

Introduction: Femoral bicondylar angle has immense importance from anatomical and clinical (forensic and anthropometric) point of view and is the characteristic feature of bipedal gait in humans. It is the angle between axis of femoral shaft and a line perpendicular to its transcondylar axis. The study was carried out to assess bicondylar angle and its relationship with femur length and neck length.

Methods: Bicondylar angle, length, and neck length of available dry human femurs of unknown sex and age were measured using osteometric board and vernier caliper. Bicondylar angle between two sides were compared. Similarly, relation between the angle and femoral length and length of femoral neck was studied.

Result: Bicondylar angle on right side was 8.65° (SD = 2.03) and on left side was 9.35° (SD = 2.05) and the different was not statistically significant (p = 0.08). On both sides, no significant correlation was found between bicondylar angle with femoral length and length of femoral neck.

Conclusion: Mean bicondylar angle of right femur was 8.65° and that of left was 9.35° and the difference was not statistically significant. There was no significant relation between the angle and other two parameters.
Effects of Nesting Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) on Behaviour and Reproductive Rates in a Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) Colony in Ontario
Authors: Thompson Bill
Published: May 2018

Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and Great Blue Herons (Ardea herodias) are known to occasionally nest in mixed colonies, even though the former is one of the primary predators of the latter. I observed the two species in four heron colonies near Lake Simcoe, Ontario during two field seasons to assess whether rates of heron chick mortality or nest abandonment were greater in a colony that supported a nesting pair of Bald Eagles than in three nearby single-species colonies. I assessed the effects of eagle presence on heron behaviour using heron movement rates, the number of heron sentries left in colonies during the nesting period, heron nest mortality rates, and the average number of successfully fledged herons per nest. There was no statistically significant difference in movement rate among the four colonies, proportion of birds remaining as sentries, nor nest mortality rates. However, nests in the mixed colony successfully fledged significantly more heron young per nest than did nests in the single-species colonies. The mixed colony was located in a wetland and open lake system that provided extensive foraging habitat and an abundance of the preferred fish prey species of both Great Blue Herons and Bald Eagles, thus reducing predation pressure on the herons.
New Breeding Record for Merlin (Falco columbarius) in Southwestern Yukon
Authors: Lamoureux Ryan P. , Boudreau Melanie R. , Seguin Jacob L.
Published: May 2018

On 3 May 2016, we observed two Merlins (Falco columbarius) copulating near Hungry Lake in southwestern Yukon. We recorded Merlins frequently from May until the beginning of July and observed them defending the area from Common Ravens (Corvus corax) on two occasions, an activity indicative of a nesting pair. This is the first breeding record for Merlins in southern Yukon, as previous records have documented the breeding range only in central and northern parts of the territory. Here, we summarize historical sightings and breeding reports throughout southern Yukon since 1975 and fill a gap in the breeding range of this species.
Changes to the Population Status of Horned Grebes (Podiceps auritus) and Red-necked Grebes (Podiceps grisegena) in Southwestern Manitoba, Canada
Authors: Hammell Gord
Published: May 2018

Continental trend data for North America suggest that Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) breeding populations are declining and Red-necked Grebe (P. grisegena) populations are increasing. However, data reliability is low due to lack of survey routes in the northern boreal and taiga ecozones, areas encompassing much of the breeding range of both species. Locally in the southern Manitoba prairie ecozone, reliability of long-term trend data is also considered low and these data suggest that Horned Grebe populations are declining faster than the continental trend and that Red-necked Grebe populations are increasing rapidly. The lack of current quantitative information on population densities of these two species in southern Manitoba prompted me to compare 1970s historical data from two sites to recent data collected at the same locations in 2008–2016. I surveyed 42 (1970–1972) and 38 (2008–2016), and 144 (2009–2015) Class III-V wetlands at Erickson and Minnedosa, Manitoba, respectively. Historical Minnedosa data were available from previous field studies. At both locations, Horned Grebe breeding populations have fallen significantly, and Red-necked Grebe populations have risen significantly since the 1970s. The results of this study corroborate the Breeding Bird Survey’s trend data for Horned and Red-necked Grebes in southwestern Manitoba pothole habitat.
Classification of Chemicals According to UN-GHS and EU-CLP: A Review of Physical Hazard Classes and Their Intricate Interfaces to Transport and Former EU Legislation
Authors: Wilrich Cordula , Brandes Elisabeth , Michael-Schulz Heike , Schröder Volkmar , Schwarz Silke
Published: May 2018

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UN-GHS) is being implemented in more and more countries all over the world; the EU has done so with the CLP-Regulation (EU-CLP). Compared to the undeniably important questions on health and environmental hazards, the classification of physical hazards of chemicals often has not been in the focus, although their implementation can be challenging and there are traps and pitfalls to be avoided. The following overview of the classification systematics for physical hazards aims at a principle understanding without detailing all criteria or test methods. Similarities and differences between the classification systems of the UN-GHS and EU-CLP, the transport of dangerous goods and the former EU system are reviewed with regard to the physical hazard classes. Available physical hazard classifications for the transport of dangerous goods and according to the former EU system can be used as available information when classifying according to the GHS. However, the interfaces of these classification systems and their limitations have to be understood well when concluding on GHS/CLP classifications. This applies not only to industry when applying CLP but especially to legislators when adapting legislation that in one way or another refers to the classification of chemicals.
ANALISIS TINGKAT KEBAKUAN BAHASA INDONESIA PADA ARTIKEL GALAMEDIA DITINJAU DARI ASPEK KALIMAT EFEKTIF SERTA PEMANFAATANNYA SEBAGAI BAHAN AJAR BAHASA INDONESIA PADA SISWA KELAS VII
Authors: Latifah Syifa Nuraini
Published: May 2018

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi  minimnya kemampuan siswa dalam memahami dan menggunakan kalimat efektif. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini yaitu: 1) Bagaimana tingkat kebakuan bahasa Indonesia pada artikel pendidikan dalam koran Galamedia ditinjau dari aspek  kalimat efektif? 2) Bagaimana bentuk kesalahan pemakaian kalimat bahasa Indonesia pada artikel pendidikan dalam koran Galamedia ditinjau dari aspek kalimat efektif? 3) Bagaimana pemanfaatan hasil analisis tingkat kebakuan pemakaian bahasa Indonesia pada artikel pendidikan dalam koran Galamedia ditinjau dari aspek kalimat efektif sebagai bahan ajar bahasa Indonesia.

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif yaitu dengan memberikan gambaran secara faktual dan akurat mengenai fakta-fakta yang berkaitan dengan: tingkat kebakuan bahasa Indonesia pada artikel pendidikan dalam koran Galamedia ditinjau dari aspek  kalimat efektif, bentuk kesalahan pemakaian kalimat bahasa Indonesia pada artikel pendidikan dalam koran Galamedia ditinjau dari aspek kalimat efektif, dan pemanfaatan hasil analisis tingkat kebakuan pemakaian bahasa Indonesia pada artikel pendidikan dalam koran Galamedia ditinjau dari aspek kalimat efektif sebagai bahan ajar bahasa Indonesia.

Dari proses di atas diperoleh data, bahwa setelah dilakukannya analisis pada kebakuan kalimat dan kesalahan kalimat dalam artikel Galamedia, kemudian dijadikan bahan ajar, siswa mampu menentukan kalimat efektif dan tidak efektif. Keberhasilan dapat dilihat dari hasil 10 siswa yang mampu menjawab instrumen yang penulis ujicobakan. Bahan ajar berbentuk modul tersebut sudah valid karena telah divalidasi berdasarkan pertimbangan kriteria pemilihan bahan ajar yang baik. Bahan ajar modul hasil analisis dari artikel Galamedia dapat dijadikan salah satu upaya untuk meningkatkan kemampuan menggunakan kalimat efektif pada siswa kelas VII.
KAJIAN KODE BAHASA, SASTRA DAN BUDAYA DALAM KUMPULAN CERPEN PILIHAN KOMPAS 2013 SEBAGAI PEMILIHAN BAHAN AJAR PROSA FIKSI PADA MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA, SASTRA INDONESIA DAN DAERAH FKIP UNPAS BANDUNG
Authors: Setiawan Setiawan
Published: May 2018

Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui karakteristik cerpen Kompas 2013 melalui pendeskripsian hasil analisis sistem kode dan pemananfaatan sebagai bahan ajar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif-analitis, artinya setiap data yang diperoleh dianalisis. Data kualitatif diperoleh dari hasil analisis terhadap karya sastra sesuai menurut teori telaah sastra. Berdasarkan hasil analisis terhadap kode bahasa, empat cerpen pilihan kompas mempunyai karakteristik kode bahasa yang berbeda satu sama lainnya. Kode sastra, tergambarkan pada ragam gaya bahasa yang dibuat pengarang. Kode budaya dalam empat cerpen ini memiliki unsur-unsur budaya seperti sistem kepercayaan, sistem kemasyarakat dan sistem mata pencaharian hidup. Nilai-nilai dalam empat cerpen terdiri atas nilai moral, nilai sosial dan nilai agama/religius. Data kuantitatifnya dilihat dari aspek hasil analisis mahasiswa dengan nilai tertinggi 90 dan nilai terendah 50. Selanjutnya, berdasarkan analisis kode bahasa, kode sastra dan kode budaya terhadap cerpen dan pedoman kriteria pemilihan bahan ajar, serta pemikiran dosen mata kuliah, maka cerpen pilihan kompas 2013, dapat diandalkan sebagai materi atau bahan ajar karena mengandung nilai-nilai berdasarkan hasil analisis.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN BERCERITA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN ALAT PERAGA PADA MAHASISWA YANG PERAKTIK DI LABORATORIUM PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA DAN SASTRA INDONESIA TAHUN PELAJARAN 2016/2017
Authors: Nugraha Aries Setia
Published: May 2018

Kemampuan berbahasa dikalangan mahasiswa penting adanya. Bercerita dengan alat peraga dapat digolongkon sebagai kegiatan berbicara yang kreatif. Kemampuan berbahasa seseorang dalam pelaksanaannya dabat dilihat dari kemampuannya menyandikan lambang-lambang tulis menjadi lambang lisan. Sekaitan dengan hal tersebut kemampuan kreatif dalam bidang bahasa lisan adalah dengan bercerita. penggunaan alat peraga dapat meningkatkan keparcayaan diri dan kesukaan terhadap kegiatan ini. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian sederhana didapatkan rata nilai hasil siswa adalah 4,03 berdasarkan sekala penilaian 5 = baik sekali, 4= baik, 3 = cukup, 2 = Kurang, 1 = Kurang sekali. maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa rata-rata penilaian dapat dikategorikan pada kategori baik. Paparan dan hasil pengolahan data penelitian maka, alat peraga merupakan media efektif yang dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan bercerita. Tanpa disadari seorang pendongeng akan merasa percaya diri dan yakin membawakan cerita saat kepercayaan diri tumbuh dalam dirinya. Penggunaan alat peraga pada hakikatnya mampu menimbulkan minat untuk bercerita.
PENERAPAN MODEL SINEKTIK BERORIENTASI BERPIKIR KREATIF DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MENULIS TEKS DESKRIPSI SISWA SMP
Authors: Rahayu Yanti Sri
Published: May 2018

Penerapan Model Sinektik Berorientasi Berpikir Kreatif dalam Pembelajaran Menulis Teks Deskripsi Siswa SMP. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji: (a) Perbedaan kemampuan menulis teks deskripsi siswa yang menggunakan pembelajaran model sinektik dan pembelajaran konvesional, (b) Perbedaan kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa yang menggunakan pembelajaran model sinektik dan pembelajaran konvensional, (c) korelasi antara menulis teks deskripsi dengan berpikir kreatif. Metode penelitian adalah Mix Method tipe The Embedded Design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 1 Lembang, dan sampel dipilih secara acak atau (random sampling), yaitu kelas VII A sebagai kelas eksperimen, dan kelas VII B sebagai kelas kontrol. Instrumen yang digunakan instrumen tes dan non tes. Instrumen tes berupa tes kemampuan menulis teks deskripsi berpikir kreatif dan soal non tes berupa angket dan wawancara. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data dan pengujian hipotesis, diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa: Kemampuan menulis teks deskripsi siswa yang menggunakan model sinektik lebih baik dibandingan dengan siswa yang menggunakan pembelajaran konvesional. Kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa yang menggunakan pembelajaran model sinektik lebih baik dibandingkan dengan siswa yang menggunakan pembelajaran konvesional. Terdapat korelasi antara kemampuan menulis teks deskripsi dengan berpikir kreatif yang menggunakan model pembelajaran sinektik dengan yang menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional. Sedang untuk pembelajaran konvesioanal tidak terdapat korelasi antara menulis teks deskripsi dengan kemampuan berpikir kreatif.
Long-term progression of rhythm and conduction disturbances in pacemaker recipients: findings from the Pacemaker Expert Programming study
Authors: Palmisano Pietro , Ziacchi Matteo , Ammendola Ernesto , Dell’Era Gabriele , Guerra Federico , Aspromonte Vittorio , Boriani Giuseppe , Nigro Gerardo , Occhetta Eraldo , Capucci Alessandro , Ricci Renato Pietro , Maglia Giampiero , Biffi Mauro , Accogli Michele
Published: May 2018

Aims

Knowledge of the long-term progression of rhythm disorders requiring pacemaker implantation could have significant implications for the choice of device and its management during follow-up. Accordingly, we conducted an observational study to analyse the long-term progression of rhythm disorders requiring pacemaker implantation.

Methods

This multicentre, observational study enrolled 1810 pacemaker patients (age 71.6 ± 13.3 years, men 53.8%) consecutively evaluated during scheduled pacemaker follow-up visits. To evaluate the long-term progression of rhythm disorders, we analysed the patient's rhythm disorders at the time of device implantation and during follow-up. After pacemaker implantation, the rhythm disorders were reassessed and recorded at each scheduled pacemaker follow-up visit, and the spontaneous rhythm was analysed during pacemaker interrogation.

Results

During a median follow-up of 61.6 months, we observed a progression of the primary rhythm disorder in 295 patients (16.3%; worsening of the preexisting rhythm disorder in 7.7%; occurrence of a new rhythm disorder added to the preexisting one in 8.6%). Specifically, the cumulative per-year risks of developing the following disorders were: atrioventricular block (AVB) in patients implanted for sinus node disease (SND), 0.3%; permanent atrial fibrillation in SND patients, 2.9%; SND in AVB patients, 0.7%; and persistent AVB in patients implanted for chronic bifascicular block 3.0%.

Conclusion

Our results revealed that rhythm disorders requiring pacemaker implantation show long-term progression in a significant number of cases. In many cases, the progression is substantial and may require a change in pacing mode.
KAJIAN STANDARISASI SARANA PRASARANA LABORATORIUM IPA BERDASARKAN PERMENDIKNAS NO. 24 TAHUN 2007 DI SMPN 4 SUMENEP
Authors: Rahman M. Syaiful
Published: May 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan sarana dan prasarana laboratorium IPA di SMPN 4 Sumenep Tahun Pelajaran 2014/2015 berdasarkan standar dalam Permendiknas 24/2007. Fokus penelitian ini adalah pada aspek daya dukung fasilitas laboratorium IPA SMPN 4 Sumenep meliputi standar ruang dan sarana Laboraotorium IPA. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode komparatif. Data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui daftar checklist, wawancara, dokumentasi, dan observasi. Data yang didapatkan dianalisis menggunakan skoring dan metode interaktif Miles dan Huberman kemudian diperiksa kebenarannya menggunakan triangulasi. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa daya dukung sarana dan prasarana laboratorium IPA SMPN 4 Sumenep hanya 67,75% memenuhi standar Permendiknas no. 24 tahun 2007. Hal ini disebabkan kurangnya kontroling dari pengelola sehingga banyak alat rusak dan tidak segera ditangani, beberapa alat lainnya tidak mencukupi untuk praktikum, kurangnya pemasangan soket listrik, dan lainnya.
STUDI KELAYAKAN PENGELOLA LABORATORIUM IPA SMPN 4 SUMENEP BERDASARKAN PERMENDAGRI 26/2008
Authors: Meita Nisfil Maghfiroh
Published: May 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kinerja pengelola laboratorium IPA SMPN 4 Sumenep Tahun Pelajaran 2014/2015. Fokus penelitian diarahkan pada pengelola laboratorium IPA berdasarkan kompetensi pengelola dalam Permendiknas 26/2008. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif. Data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, dokumentasi, dan observasi. Seluruh data yang terkumpul dianalisis menggunakan metode interaktif Miles dan Huberman kemudian diperiksa kebenarannya menggunakan triangulasi. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa kompetensi pengelola laboratorium IPA SMPN 4 Sumenep belum memenuhi standar. Kepala laboratorium IPA kurang paham terhadap tanggung jawab dan tugas yang diembannya, begitu pula guru-guru IPA yang terlibat dalam pengelolaan laboratorium IPA. Kompetensi pengelola laboratorium IPA SMPN 4 Sumenep cenderung lebih berkompeten di bidang pengadministrasian laboratorium dan mekanisme operasional laboratorium IPA.
Uso de ferramentas de gestão na atividade leiteira: um estudo multicasos em Uberlândia, MG
Authors: Lopes Marcos Aurélio , Reis Eduardo Mitke Brandão , Demeu Fabiana Alves , Mesquita Alan Andrade , Rocha Águida Garreth Ferraz , Pelegrini Djalma Ferreira , Faria João Gabriel Knynichala , Teixeira Júnior Fernando Etiene Pinheiro
Published: May 2018

Objetivou-se analisar a aplicabilidade das ferramentas de gestão matriz GUT (gravidade, urgência e tendência), Brainstorming, PDCA (plan, do, check, action), diagrama de Ishikawa e 5W2H, visando o levantamento e a correção de pontos falhos a partir do diagnóstico de propriedades produtoras de leite. Os dados utilizados foram provenientes de quatro propriedades, localizadas na região de Uberlândia, MG, de agosto a dezembro de 2014, sendo coletados a partir de um formulário semiestruturado, contendo 549 questões. As respostas foram obtidas por meio da observação, bem como por entrevistas com os proprietários. Utilizando-se a matriz GUT, os principais pontos fracos encontrados, em ordem decrescente, foram: não realização de exames de brucelose e tuberculose, ausência de pastejo rotacionado, falta de volumoso para a época seca, excesso de proteína na ração concentrada e presença de lama nas áreas de descanso. Os principais pontos fortes encontrados foram: boa qualidade do leite, manejo adequado de vacas secas, cuidados com recém-nascidos, uso de tecnologias (inseminação artificial, ordenhadeira mecânica, cerca elétrica) e realização de controle zootécnico. A partir do ranqueamento dos pontos fracos, e utilizando a ferramenta de gestão Brainstorming, definiu quais ferramentas de gestão seriam utilizadas: PDCA, 5W2H e/ou Diagrama de Ishikawa, visando corrigi-los ou, pelo menos, amenizá-los. Concluiu-se que é possível adequar as ferramentas de gestão à pecuária leiteira, podendo ser usadas de forma contínua para o gerenciamento ou de forma pontual no estabelecimento de um plano ou projeto. Recomenda-se que elas sejam utilizadas, pois pontos fracos poderão ser identificados e corrigidas as ineficiências, contribuindo no aumento da rentabilidade e da lucratividade. Entretanto, são necessários conhecimentos de gestão e zootécnicos para aplicação de tais ferramentas em fazendas leiteiras.
Przemiany ludnościowe we Wrocławiu po 1945 r.
Authors: Stańczyk Elżbieta
Published: May 2018

Celem artykułu jest ukazanie kierunku i skali obserwowanych, specyficznych zmian w stanie i strukturze ludności Wrocławia na przestrzeni ostatnich 70 lat w świetle wybranych danych statystycznych. Zasadniczym źródłem informacji są dane zbierane i gromadzone przez Urząd Statystyczny we Wrocławiu, w szczególności opracowania statystyczne wyników sprawozdawczości bieżącej w zakresie badań demograficznych oraz wyników powszechnych spisów ludnościowych. Analizę uzupełniono zaprezentowaniem prognozy ludności (stanu i struktury ludności, kształtowania się trendów składowych ruchu naturalnego) na lata 2017–2030 na postawie badań metodologicznych prowadzonych przez GUS w latach 2013–2014.
Ukraińcy we Wrocławiu – próba ujęcia statystycznego
Authors: Nowakowski Rafał , Strauchold Grzegorz
Published: May 2018

Wrocław jest jednym z miast, które są atrakcyjnym miejscem imigracji obywateli Ukrainy. Szacuje się według różnych statystyk, że we Wrocławiu i okolicach pracuje, żyje i mieszka ok. 100 tys. Ukraińców. Jest to zjawisko dość nowe – jak dotąd pozostające poza głównym nurtem zainteresowań badawczych. Artykuł jest próbą prezentacji zjawiska w kontekście aktywności zawodowej Ukraińców w mieście, a także ich życiowych wyborów. W tym celu zebrano i przedstawiono głównie dane z Powiatowego Urzędu Pracy, Urzędu Miejskiego Wrocławia i Urzędu Stanu Cywilnego. Informacje te pozwalają określić wpływ nowych mieszkańców Wrocławia na zmiany społeczno-demograficzne w mieście w różnej perspektywie czasowej, ich wpływ na potencjał społeczno-gospodarczy stolicy regionu, w tym również na oświatę.
MODEL PENGEMBANGAN MODUL IPA1TERPADU BERDASARKAN PERKEMBANGAN KOGNITIF SISWA1)
Authors: Nuroso Harto , Siswanto Joko
Published: May 2018

Keberhasilan pembelajaran dipengaruhi oleh kesesuaian tingkatberfikir dengan materi yang diajarkan. Permasalahan dalampenelitian ini adalah : (1) bagaimanakah tingkat perkembangankognitif siswa SMP di Kota Semarang ? (2) bagaimanakah desainmodel pengembangan modul IPA Terpadu berdasarkanperkembangan kognitif siswa ?.Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian iniadalah menyelidiki tingkat perkembangan kognitif (kemampuanberpikir abstrak) siswa SMP di Kota Semaran dan) mendesainmodel pengembangan modul IPA Terpadu berdasarkanperkembangan kognitif.Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikanpengetahuan kepada guru IPA untuk menyusun modul berdasarkanperkembangan kogniti dan dapat memberikan sumbangan pemikirantentang pentingnya penyusunan bahan ajar terutama modul yangdisesuaikan berdasarkan perkembangan kognitif siswa.Penelitian iniadalah R & D (Research and Development), dan dilakukan sampaipada mendesain model pengembangan modul berdasarkanperkembangan kognitif. Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan : (1)perkembangan kognitif (kemampuan berpikir abstrak) siswa-siswiSMP di Kota Semarang (Siswa kelas VII di SMP 10 Semarang, SMP13 Semarang, SMP 14 Semarang dan SMP 20 Semarang) rata-ratamasih rendah, (2) kemampuan berpikir abstrak rendahmenyebabkan siswa mengalami kesulitan belajar IPA, (3) telahberhasil didesain model pengembangan modul IPA Terpaduberdasarkan perkembangan kognitif siswa yang langkah-langkahnyaterdiri dari penentuan mata pelajaran yang menjadi objekpengembangan, analisis kebutuhan modul, penyusunan danpengembangan draft modul IPA Terpadu, tinjauan ahli dan uji coba.