bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Unwanted Guest in the Biliary Tract: A Case Report
Authors: Lohala Nita , Gurung Ram Bahadur , Bhattarai Nishan , Lama Anjila
Published: November 2019

Ascariasis is a frequent human gastrointestinal tract helminthic disease caused by Ascaris lumbricoide. It usually stays in the intestinal lumen and occasionally migrates into the biliary tract through ampulla of Vater .Biliary ascariasis is a critical complication of intestinal ascariasis with life-threatening manifestations .We report a case of a-38 year-old lady who presented with colicky type epigastric pain radiating to back with diffuse tenderness over abdomen on examination. Ultrasonography abdomen showed linear echogenic structure in common bile duct .Biliary ascariasis was noted on Endoscopic Retrograde CholangioPancreaticography following which extraction was done .Our report highlights the varied clinical features of biliary ascariasis.
Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Care in Five Major Departments in a Tertiary Care Centre
Authors: Acharya Sajan , Ghimire Calvin , Shrestha Akriti , Kumar Yadav Ashok , Bhandari Seema
Published: November 2019

Introduction: Patient satisfaction is an important component of quality nursing care and is often determined by the nursing care in any health institution. The aim of the study is to find the presence of satisfaction among in-ward patients of five major wards at a tertiary care hospital regarding the quality of care provided by nursing staff.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 105 patients of Patan Hospital from 3rd July to 3rd August, 2015 after obtaining ethical clearance from Institutional Review Committee. Sample size was calculated and stratified random sampling was done. Data was collected in Microsoft Excel and analyzed in Sta 13.0. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated and frequency and percentage was calculated for binary data. Subgroup analysis was done on the basis of demographic variables.

Results: Among 105 patients, 99 (94.3%) [94.93-95.07 at 95%CI] were satisfied with the nursing care provided at a tertiary care center in Nepal. Among them, 60 (60.6%) were females and 39 (39.4%) were males. Age of the patients ranged from 1 year to 85 years. The length of the stay in the hospital ranged from 2 to 17 days (mean = 5.6 days).

Conclusions: Most of the patients were satisfied with the nursing care provided in a tertiary care centre. Routine nursing care surveys and immediate feedbacks would keep the authorities updated and deliver good health care.
Phytoplankon of Khatanga bay, shelf and continental slope of the Western Laptev sea
Authors: Sukhanova I. N. , Flint M. V. , Fedorov A. V. , Sakharova E. G. , Artemyev V. A. , Makkaveev P. N. , Nedospasov A. A.
Published: November 2019

The research was done at transect (11 stations) from inner part of the Khatanga Bay in the south to continental slope area in the north from 17 to 20 September 2017. Four biotops with different parameters of pelagic environment, composition, quantitative characteristics and vertical distribution of phytoplankton were allocated: inner part of the Khatanga Bay, estuarine frontal zone, western shelf of the Laptev Sea and continental slope area. Inner part of the Khatanga Bay and continental slope area were characterized by the highest values of phytoplankton numbers and biomass, which reached 1106 cell/l и 160 mg/m3, respectively. Formation of maximum at the depth of 45 meters was typical for phytoplankton vertical distribution in continental slope area. Algae biomass in the maximum reached 400 mg/m3 which was the highest value for the transect. Well pronounced latitudinal zoning in phytoplankton communities structure was revealed in the western part of the Laptev Sea which was similar to that in another areas the Arctic seas under strong impact of Siberian rivers discharge.
Local katabatic winds of the Russian Federation and their observation from space using SAR imagery.
Authors: Ivanov A. Yu.
Published: November 2019

Data from the spaceborne synthetic aperture radars (SAR) provide new opportunities for observing and studying local katabatic winds (bora, foehn) in various marine regions of the Russian Federation and adjacent countries. The impact of these winds on the characteristics of small-scale wind waves leads to the formation of characteristic manifestations on the sea surface which are displayed on SAR images. Satellite SAR images, in contrast to sub-satellite observations, make it possible to see the phenomenon in the coastal zones of seas and large lakes, judge the spatial scale of the phenomenon and determine a number of it quantitative characteristics. Analysis of collected SAR images shows that local winds, bora-like and foehn-like, have similar characteristics and cover vast areas of the inland and marginal seas of the Russian Federation. The similarity of the surface manifestations of the local winds, clearly speaks about the same physical and aerohydrodynamic mechanisms of their display on SAR images. It is shown that spaceborne SAR data and images, which are two-dimensional spatial patterns of frozen wind, are extremely useful for research and monitoring local winds over the seas of the Russian Federation, especially where the network of weather stations is extremely rare.
The use of matrixes of heights srtm in the preliminary calculations and mapping of depths and potential flood inundation of fluvial plain.
Authors: Orlyankin V. N. , Aleshina A. R.
Published: November 2019

The article shows the possibility of using the SRTM model in order to search for the best options for detailed ground-based engineering surveys in flat-tree-free areas. The authors conducted a study of the accuracy of the SRTM model for the territory of the Russian Federation to the south of 60 N and neighboring countries (17 countries of Europe and 10 countries of Asia). A mapped zonality map of the identified systematic errors of the SRTM matrix of heights is shown. Using the example of the Ramensky section of the Moscow River valley (near the cities of Zhukovsky and Ramenskoye), the absolute heights of the surface of the flood flood zone were determined, the boundaries and depths of flooding were calculated and mapped during a flood of 1% of the coverage. Maps of engineering protection objects from flooding of the territory of this site on a scale of 1:100 000 and larger, as well as parts of the Moscow and Oka river valleys on a smaller scale 1:1 000000 are proposed.
A PROPOSAL FOR SOP DESIGN AND COMMUNICATION TRAINING MATERIAL INFORMED BY RESEARCH ON REAL BUSINESS ENCOUNTER
Authors: Oktarini Kadek Ratih Dwi
Published: November 2019

The current study reports on an attempt to implement some results from a previous study on natural conversation as a Part of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Communication Training Material for Face to Face Communication in Service Industry. The specific research on natural conversation is Oktarini (2016). That study analyzed a heated complaint sequence of interaction (complaint sequence-in short) between a hotel staff and a guest using Conversation Analysis (CA) (Have, 2007; Sidnell, 2010). It appeared that some of the actions of the hotel staff result in more preferable responses than the others. In terms of resolving the complaint sequence amicably, any actions that lead to calmer guest or formulation of problem, are deemed to be preferred. The current study specifically attempts to, firstly capture the moment by moment of small actions (nudges) (Cf. The Royal Institution, 2015) of the staff that garners preferable responses and vice versa; and secondly, translate those “nudges” as a component of SOP design and Communication Training Material. The framework use to translate staff’s actions into SOP design and training material is Conversation Analysis Role-play Method or CARM (Stokoe, 2014, 2018).
Analysis of dynamics of the medcine list in the government program «available medicines» for treatment of bronchial asthma
Authors: Kostiuk I. A.
Published: November 2019

The problem of accessibility for socially significant goods for the population, among which the most important place occupy medicines in Ukraine, is very acute today. In this regard, the need for specific state interference through regulatory processes becomes relevant. One of the priority directions for increasing the availability of medicines is the Government of Ukraine has recognized reimbursement.

The mechanism of full or partial payment of the cost of medicines used to counteract most socially significant diseases. One of these diseases is bronchial asthma (BA), since it affects all age groups of the population, and with ineffective control of the disease, the quality of life of patients is significantly reduced.

The aim of the work is to study the range of medicines for the treatment of BA, included in the Government program «Accessible medicines» for the period 2017–2019 years.

From April 1, 2017 to July 1, 2019, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine issued five orders, which approved the Register of medicines, the cost of which is subject to reimbursement. In the study analyzed all editions of the Register and found that with each update, the number of trade names (TN) of the medicines increased: for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases – by 56%, diabetes – by 92%, and BA – by 133%. During the 2017–2019 years, the number of international non-proprietary names (INNs) for the treatment of BA also increased: 3 times Beclomethasone, Budesonide 3.5 times, and Salbutamol is almost 2 times. Also, found that 87% of TN are imported and only 13% – domestic. Total of medicines for the treatment of asthma, the value of which is refundable imports 6 countries, the main segment of which is formed by Spain (31%) and Sweden (23%). The analysis of the size and amount of rejection and the amount of the surcharge for packaging allows us to establish that the percentage of medicines without an additional payment is approximately up to 50%. At 75% of the medicines for the treatment of BA, the amount of packing surcharge with each edition of the Register of medicines subject to reimbursement was increased by 2 medicines (Beckhazon-eco 100 mcg/dose and 250 mcg/dose) and 1 medicine (Budesonide-inteli 200 mcg/dose) – decreased 1 medicine (Budesonide-inteli 200 mcg/dose) subject to partial compensation only once.

The conducted studies allow us to conclude that there is a need to improve the assortment policy in order to provide the pharmaceutical market with the available and necessary domestic medicines, in accordance with the needs of the population and the standards for the treatment of BA.
Conceptual foundations of pharmacoeconomic analysis of prevention technologies of chronic viral infections
Authors: Soloviov S. O. , Dziublyk I. V. , Trokhymchuk V. V.
Published: November 2019

The introduction of various technologies for the prevention of chronic viral infections into practice requires well-founded evidence of their effectiveness, which can be obtained using pharmacoeconomic methods and models that determine not only the effectiveness and feasibility of introducing preventive technologies, but also the socio-economic associated consequences. In this context, the development of a unified model for the pharmacoeconomic evaluation of medical technologies at all stages of the prevention of chronic viral infections is key to implementing optimal strategies for combating them for both individual groups and the entire population, developing recommendations for the rational use of diagnostic tests and viral vaccines, and determining the optimal level of pharmaceutical care for patients.

The aim of the work – development of a conceptual model of pharmacoeconomic analysis of technologies for the prevention of chronic viral infections.

Pharmacoeconomic evaluation of technologies for the prevention of chronic viral infections is possible on the basis of an analytical platform that determines the relationship between the target population to be prevented, and the effectiveness of intermediate and final results. The pharmacoeconomic analysis of technologies for the prevention of socially significant chronic viral infections was proposed to be carried out according to the developed algorithm.

Implementation of the proposed algorithm for pharmacoeconomic analysis of various technologies for the prevention of chronic viral infections was based on developed unified model of the spread of viral infection in the population, where individuals can be assigned to different clinical and epidemiological classes. This model was a combination of epidemiological and clinical prognostic approaches and can be used to predict and conduct pharmacoeconomic assessment of viral infection prevention technologies with a general decrease in the number of people in a particular epidemiological class when applying medical technology for a certain period of time. The presented concept allows to formulate the principles of pharmacoeconomic evaluation of technologies for the prevention of chronic viral infections. It was advisable to use the concept of quality of life in assessing the usefulness of the technologies under study, which allows to formalize the cost-utility coefficient, minimization of which determines pharmacoeconomic reasonable strategies for the prevention of chronic viral infections.

The developed concept is promising, and information technologies based on it can become a reliable source of information to support decision-making by health experts in the pharmacoeconomic evaluation of technologies for the prevention of chronic viral infections.
A review of the book "Churches in the Ukrainian Crisis"
Authors: Fylypovych Liudmyla O.
Published: November 2019

The theme of religion still cares about the world and Ukraine, and therefore the books coming out of this problem, and especially about Ukrainian religious events, fall into the sight of not only specialists (religious scholars or theologians) but also ordinary readers. For Ukrainians, at least some of them, it's interesting to write about an object in which almost everyone understands. Particular attention is drawn to the book of foreign origin, which describes and analyzes the Ukrainian religious life. Here, the monograph, edited by Andrei Kravchuk and Thomas Bremer, which was reviewed by us, did not remain unobtrusive in Ukraine. In order to better understand what we think about us in other countries, in particular our church affairs, we will briefly consider the contents of this book.
Constituting of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church as a factor in changing the cultural-civilizational paradigm of independent Ukraine.
Authors: Sagan Oleksandr Nazarovych
Published: November 2019

Summary. The article deals with the close link between the diminishing influence of the Moscow Patriarchate on social and political processes in Ukraine and the restoration of the Ukrainian cultural and civilizational space. Namely, the gradual deprivation of Orthodox believers of the post-imperial syndrome, including attitudes, perceptions, behavioral models, etc., associated with the stay of Ukrainians in the foreign-language and other people's (Asian) mentality and culture of the empire. It is noted that the receipt of the Tomos on recognition of autocephaly and the constitution of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) by Orthodox believers of Ukraine has a positive impact not only on the development of the OCU itself (increase in the level of theology, international and intra-Ukrainian inter-church communications, nationalization of both the cult and some Orthodox ceremonial forms, etc.), but also the level of patriotism, restoration and development of the Ukrainian-speaking environment, archetypal traditions, rituals, behavior models, etc. The conclusion is about the religious aspect of promoting Ukrainian development from the Asian to the European cultural and civilizational model.
USING TEAM PAIR SOLO TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION TOWARD THE ELEVENTH GRADE OF IIS-4 SMAN 4
Authors: Setyawati Lely
Published: November 2019

This research aimed to apply Team Pair Solo technique to improve students’ reading problemof XI IIS-4 of SMAN 4 Kediri. This research design was a Classroom Action Research. The researcher used several instruments; such as observation checklist, field notes, and reading comprehension test. The finding showed that by using Team Pair Solo technique can improve students’ comprehension in than when they were taught by using previous method. The improvement of students’ reading comprehension was due to the use of Team Pair Solo as the technique in teaching reading.It showed that by using Team Pair Solo, students’ motivation and accommodate students to be well prepared to the reading passage by discussing in team, pair with other student, and finally they have great self-esteem to stand by their self in reading class. It was suggested to all English teachers to apply this technique as one of the methods to increase students’ motivation in English class and also could be used to increase students’ reading skill.
Technological knowledge absorption as a factor of innovation development
Authors: Samovoleva Svetlana A.
Published: November 2019

The concept of absorptive capacity as a framework for analysis allows solving some challenges of knowledge transfer. However, the assumption about the homogeneity of production factors does not enable to understand the sources of firms’ competitive advantage, various models of their innovation behavior, and the constraints of innovation policy. The study aims to clarify the typology of absorptive capacity, to analyze the structure of the absorption of foreign techno logical knowledge, to formulate some measures on growing of absorptive capacity of the Russian enterprises. In the paper, the three types of absorptive capacity are associated with the acquisition of embodied technologies; patents, licenses, and know-how; and adoption of R&D results.
Immigrant occupational mobility in Russia
Authors: Varshavskaya Elena Y. , Denisenko Mikhail B.
Published: November 2019

The occupational mobility of migrants is one of the key characteristics of their economic integration. The article analyzes the occupational mobility of immigrants from their countries of origin to Russia and its main determinants. Mobility of migrants from the last job at home to the first job in Russia and from the first job to the current job in Russia is considered. The empirical basis is the data of a representative survey of migrants (more than 8500 citizens of the CIS countries and Georgia. The evidence shows that immigrant occupational mobility is characterized by a combination of large-scale intense initial downgrading when migrants enter the Russian labor market and a limited occupational progress during their stay in Russia. Higher education and Russian proficiency reduce the risks of downward mobility during the transition from the last job in the home country to the first job in Russia, but their influence on the economic integration of migrants is very limited. A significant factor is the structure of the regional market: the larger the proportion of people employed in labor-intensive service industries, the higher the likelihood of immigrant occupational downgrading. The evidence for Russia is more in line with the proposal of segmented assimilation theory, which suggests that immigrants experience has limited or blocked occupational mobility.
The return to noncognitive characteristics in the Russian labor market
Authors: Rozhkova Ksenia V.
Published: November 2019

For decades economic literature considered intellect to be the main determinant of individual results in the labor market. While there has been significant research on the traditional human capital as the main determinant of labour market results, there is huge heterogeneity across individual wages on the labour market which remains unexplained. Noncognitive characteristics represent a relatively stable way of thinking, feeling and behaving in certain situations, which appears to provide an explanation for these differences. This study presents scarce evidence of the link between noncognitive skills and economic outcomes conducted on extensive Russian data. Using RLMS—HSE data for 2016—2017, returns to the Big Five taxonomy of personality traits are estimated with an extended Mincer-type model. The results are in line with previous research on the topic and indicate the existence of a strong link between noncognitive skills, employment and wages for all socio-demographic and professional groups. However, there is considerable heterogeneity in the economic returns across these groups. Besides, the measured effect of personality traits is comparable to the effect from the traditional human capital components.
Efektivitas Model Praktik Kolaborasi Interprofesional (PKIP) Tenaga Kesehatan Terhadap Kinerja Pelayanan Kesehatan Rumah
Authors: Prayetni Prayetni , Riasmini Ni Made , Palestin Bondan , Prabowo Tri
Published: November 2019

Primary health care is an essential service that can be accepted by individuals, families in the community. Family health services face clients with actual, potential or potential health problems that are complex using biopsikososiospiritual Cooperation between health workers is needed so that the health services provided are effective and efficient. This research is operational research with qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitative research uses descriptive design and quantitative research using Cross Sectional design. This study was designed to develop a model / form of interprofessional cooperation practice of health workers that is validated through statistical tests. The research will be carried out by two people, the first model develops and the two effective models of PKIP on the performance of health services and the quality of services to clients. The research sample used in the quantitative research was purposive sampling with a total of 155 people. To test the model using a structured equation model test (SEM). The results of the study showed all variables of Recognition among Professionals of Health Workers, Self-Confidence, Role of Health Responsibility, Leadership, Communication, Team Work, forming PKIP models that were in accordance with the influence, and connecting to the performance of home health services.
Pengaruh Edukasi terhadap Self Eficacy Lansia dalam Mengatasi Nyeri Sendi dan Meningkatkan Mobilisasi
Authors: Pudjiati Pudjiati , Rosidawati Rosidawati , Ekasari Mia Fatma
Published: November 2019

Education is  an effort to give informations which is expected to improve client’s self efficacy that is able to change client’s behavior to relieve joint pain faster. Furthermore, education that will be given to relieve joint pain and mobilization is warm compress and gymnastic for elderly. This research uses quasi-experiment with control group design as a method. This research intervenes gymnastic and warm compress for elderly. The sample of this research itself is the elderly who have mild to moderate joint pain through strategic sampling, purposive sampling and the sample size will use two different means test formula (Lemeshow, Holmer, Klar & L Wanga, 2009).  The sample in this research consists of two group, i.e., intervention group which has 40 people and control group which has 40 people. This research uses self-efficacy questionnaire for the elderly in relieving pain and improving mobilization. The result of this research uses bivariate hypothesis test that shows education of gymnastic for elderly and warm compress is more to affect the self-efficacy of the pain and mobilization.
Pengaruh Edukasi Gaya Hidup Sehat terhadap Pencegahan Dini Hipertensi pada Remaja
Authors: Suratun Suratun , Ekarini Ni Luh Putu , Sumartini Mamah
Published: November 2019

Hypertension is a condition of systolic pressure above 140 mmHg and diastolic pressure above 90 mmHg. Hypertension can be prevented by controlling a healthy lifestyle including sleep habits, eating habits, weight control, not smoking or drinking alcoholic beverages, exercising regularly and skillfully in managing stress. Efforts to control a healthy lifestyle by providing education. This study aims to determine the effect of healthy lifestyle education on early prevention of hypertension in adolescents. The study design used a quasi experiment pre-post test with control group. The study sample in the intervention group and the control group were 68 respondents. The sampling technique is by purposive sampling. The results showed that the respondents were on average 15 years old and most of the respondents were male in both the intervention group and the control group. Most respondents in the intervention group did not have a family history of hypertension, while in the control group most of the respondents had a history of hypertension from father or mother. There were significant differences in educating healthy lifestyles on changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the intervention group, whereas in the control group there were no significant differences.
High School Students Understanding of the Risks of Online Game Addiction
Authors: Novrialdy Eryzal , Nirwana Herman , Ahmad Riska
Published: November 2019

Adolescents are currently in the midst of technological sophistication, which is very helpful for its development. On the other hand, many adolescents are trapped in the problem of technology addiction. Adolescents are the most age group who experience problems with the use of technology, including online games. Online game addiction is the loss of control over the use of online games, which makes other daily activities are disrupted. Online game addiction in adolescents have an impact on several aspects of life, such as health aspects, psychological aspects, academic aspects, social aspects, and financial aspects. Lack of understanding about the risks of online game addiction can get adolescent stuck in online game addiction. This research aims to describe high school students understanding about the risks of online game addiction. The sample consisted of 255 high school students selected by proportional random sampling technique. Data was collected using a scale measuring understanding of the risks of online game addiction. Data analysis used a quantitative approach with descriptive methods. The results showed that high school students understanding about the risks of online game addiction was included in the moderate category with an average score of 198,48 and an achievement score level of 55,14%. Therefore, school counselors must to improve high school students understanding of the risks of online game addiction.
EPISTEMOLOGIA E CURRÍCULO: REFLEXÕES E CONTRIBUIÇÕES À EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: Conrad Lourenço Katia Regina
Published: November 2019

A presente pesquisa objetivou buscar na Epistemologia da Educação, suas contribuições ao campo do Currículo, numa reflexão crítica reflexiva. Para alcançar o objetivo almejado, investigou-se as ciências do mundo científico contemporâneo; conceito e importância da Epistemologia para o currículo; Novos paradigmas contemporâneos; horizontes da investigação em ciências humanas, evolução da pesquisa qualitativa e, como uma tentativa de concluir algo... as contribuições ao campo do currículo.
TRANSMISSÃO DE SABER E REFORMA DISCIPLINAR EM ESCOLAS EM PRISÕES MEMÓRIA E CONSTRUÇÃO SUBJETIVA
Authors: Farias Francisco Ramos de , Faceira Lobelia da
Published: November 2019

O artigo analisa a transmissão do saber no âmbito das escolas prisionais, destacando a memória social das prisões, como espaço de punição e educação, e o ato de transmissão do saber como possibilidade de coerção ou criação de subjetividade. Refletir sobre a educação em espaços prisionais é tentar desvendar as transformações possíveis desenhadas em um lugar, a priori, marcado pelo controle e pela estaticidade; compreendendo o cotidiano como um campo de forças em luta, onde é possível desenvolver alternativas de vida em termos de criação, e não simplesmente a reprodução de práticas naturalizadas. O artigo analisa a transmissão de saber no âmbito da escola em prisão, como um tipo de experiência atravessada pela singularidade, edificada em rastros de memória.
Distribusi Crude Oil Melalui Alternatif Sistem Pipa Bawah Tanah Menggunakan Tekno Ekonomi
Authors: Makmuri M Kumroni , Prabowo Andre
Published: November 2019

Salah satu masalah yang dihadapai Pertamina RU-III Plaju Palembang saat ini, adanya in-efisiensi dalam proses pengadaan BBM mentah crude oil yang didatangkan dari beberapa sumur minyak di Indonesia yang mana masih harus melalui beberapa proses kegiatan pengapalan, dimulai dari kapal pembawa crude oil bermuatan 450 mb yang berasal dari sumur/loading port untuk kemudian melakukan loading/unloading di kapal penampung sementara bernama MT.Adapun tujuan yang ingin dicapai dari penelitian yaitu menentukan arus kas bersih dengan dari nilai cash in dan cash out pada sistem lama distribusi crude oil, guna sebagai acuan perhitungan NPV, IRR dan menetapkan payback period, melakukan perhitungan NPV dan IRR terhadap rencana investasi sistem baru, dengan acuan arus kas bersih sistem lama distribusi crude oil serta menganalisis nilai investasi sistem baru layak atau tidak diterapkan, guna mengurangi losses, dengan penentuan kelayakan investasi dari hasil analisis arus kas bersih sistem lama dengan metode NPV dan IRR.Dari penelitian yang telah dilakukan didapatkan kesimpulan bahwa arus kas bersih yang tercipta setiap tahunnya memiliki nilai yang positif dengan nominal awal rencana investasi sistem baru yaitu sebesar Rp 3,500,000,000,000. Dari perhitungan didapatkan nilai IRR = 22.38% > MARR = 15%, yang artinya nilai alternative investasi sistem baru (instalasi pipa dan tanki timbun) distribusi crude oil layak (menguntungkan) untuk dijalankan. Didukung dengan payback period yang baik, yaitu selama 5 tahun serta alternative investasi sitem baru (instalasi pipa dan tanki timbun)meminimalkan nilai losses distribusi crude oil, dimana nilai losses alternative sistem baru = 42,500 bl < dari nilai losses sistem lama = 428,386 bl.
National prevalence, perceptions, and determinants of tobacco consumption in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Algabbani Aljoharah M , Althumiri Nora A , Almarshad Abdulrahman M. , BinDhim Nasser F.
Published: November 2019

Introduction

Tobacco use has been associated with many health risks that can lead to premature death. This study aims to assess the national prevalence of tobacco consumption and the associated determinants in Saudi Arabia. 

Methods

The study involved a cross-sectional national survey of 5175 individuals conducted across the 13 official regions of Saudi Arabia. The sample included individuals aged 18 years and above from both genders recruited using a quota sampling technique. Data collection was carried out between September 2018 and May 2019 through Web-based computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATIs). Participants were asked to report their current consumption of tobacco products including cigarettes, shisha (waterpipe), smokeless tobacco, cigars, pipes, and electronic cigarettes/vaping. Knowledge of specific health risks associated with smoking and public perceptions of the smoking phenomenon were also assessed among never smokers, smokers, and former smokers.

Results

The national prevalence of tobacco consumption was 24.02% (1120/5175). Cigarettes were the most prevalent tobacco product consumed (16.18%; 95% CI: 14.5881–17.7663), and daily cigarette smoking prevalence was the highest (14.12%; 95% CI: 12.6433–15.5924). Shisha smoking prevalence was 8.12% (95% CI: 6.8054–9.4352). E-cigarette use prevalence was 2.22% (95% CI: 1.5770–2.8711). The most common tobacco product used among males was cigarettes (15.13%; 95% CI: 13.58–16.67), while shisha was commonly used among females (1.57%; 95% CI: 1.11–2.04). Cigarette smoking prevalence was the highest in the Aljawf region (21.12%; 95% CI: 17.07–25.18), shisha smoking prevalence was the highest in the Makkah region (12.41%; 95% CI: 8.64–16.17), whereas smokeless tobacco use was prevalent in the Najran region (4.75%; 95% CI: 2.81–6.70). Males (AOR: 8.17; 95% CI: 5.98–11.71; P < 0.0001), young adults below 45 years of age (AOR: 2.12; 95% CI: 1.50–2.98; P < 0.0001), and those with below a bachelor’s degree (AOR: 1.34; 95% CI: 1.01–1.77; P = 0.0396) were more likely to consume tobacco compared with others. The population mean knowledge scores of health risks associated with smoking among smokers was 1.91 ± 1.72 (Range: 0–10), with the highest knowledge scores (2.16 ± 1.68) among former smokers. Only 46.53% (95% CI: 44.30–48.75) of the population are bothered “to very large extent” by smoking health consequences.

Conclusions

Tobacco consumption is prevalent in Saudi Arabia. Different forms of tobacco use were reported, and the most common was cigarettes, followed by shisha and then electronic cigarettes. Tobacco use remains one of the major threats to the health of the population in Saudi Arabia.
Analysis of the Crack Resistance of the Cement Stone and Roche
Authors: Erofeev Vladimir , Maksimova Irina , Makridin Nikolay , Bulgakov Alexey , Al-Dulaimi Salman
Published: November 2019

The crack resistance is the most important parameter of strength. It characterizes the ability of a material structure to resist the beginning of the movement and development of cracks at mechanical and other force impacts and is the most important parameter of the limit state of the structure. In this regard, the evaluation of parameters of the mechanics of rocks, used as fillers (dispersed phase) and the cement stone (matrix phase) for concrete, influencing factor of the actual strength of the cement composite, is not only of theoretical interest, but also of great practical importance, since the issues in regards to the problem of choosing fillers are very poorly addressed in the professional literature, especially re the new generation of concretes.
Think to Talk Write Learning Mathematics Tool Hands on Activity
Authors: Qurohman M. Taufik
Published: November 2019

By looking at the learning result of Lecturer of DIII Mechanical Engineering Department of Harapan Bersama seen the lack of understanding of the students understanding the subject matter of Applied Mathematics. The objective of the research is to produce a mathematics learning device with Think Talk Write model based on Hand On Activity to improve the valid ability of troubleshooting, practical, and effective math problem solving. This research is a development research using 4D model that is modified into 3D consists of defining, designing and developing phases. The types of devices developed are: (1) Syllabus; (2) Semester Study Plan; (3) Modules and (4) Worksheets , and (5) Troubleshooting Test. The subject of this research is the D III students of Mechanical Engineering Department. Independent variables of this research are independence and problem-solving skills, while the dependent variable is the result of Troubleshooting test. Conclusions gained (a) Students achieved mastery individually (scores above 80) as well as classical, (b) The ability of troubleshooting of Applied Mathematics in a class that uses Think Talk Write model devices based on Hand On Activity is better than the ability of class math problem solving with conventional method, (c) The existence of influence of independence character and problem solving skill to troubleshooting ability of subject Applied Mathematics equal to 90%.
The Effect of Angklung Musical Instrument on the Ability to Recognize Number Symbols and Fine Motorik of Children Aged 5-6 Years
Authors: Widorini Lia Indah Septiwin , Hasibuan Rachma , Trihariastuti Retno
Published: November 2019

This study aims to educate early childhood children about learning to recognize number notation easily and how to play angklung correctly. With the playing Angklung can develop the ability to recognize symbols of the numerical notation and fine motor that is coordinating between eyes by hand. This study was conducted in children aged 5-6 years at the Taman Kasih Kindergarten in Surabaya, with a total of 23 control classes and 23 experimental classes for children. This study uses quantitative research that uses experimental methods and has a control group. The feasibility of angklung media from media experts and material experts with very valid criteria and is appropriate to use. Pretest results of children's abilities are still many who have not developed 74%, have not developed 4%, and have developed as expected 17%. After being given treatment using the angklung instrument, the ability of 70% of children to develop is very good and 30% to develop as expected. Based on the data above, the angklung media used in playing musical instruments in recognizing numerical notation symbols can improve the cognitive aspects of early childhood development while the results of pretest results of fine motor skills of children are still at the stage of developing as much as 54% and fine motor skills that develop as expected as much as 46%. After being treated as much as five times, then held a posttest increased to fine motor skills of children to develop very well 76% and develop as expected 24%.
Application of The Problem Based Learning Method Trought Authentic Assessment Approach to Improving the Habits of Mind
Authors: Nurhadi Moh , Hizqiyah Ida Yayu Nurul , Saraswati Aas
Published: November 2019

The purpose of this study is to improve the Habits of mind of students through the problem-based learning (PBL) model based on the otetic assessment of mathematics learning. The study was conducted on 39 students of class X. The research method used was an pre-experiment method. with One group pretest-posttest design. Data analysis carried out was Normality Test, Homogeneity Test, t Test, and N gain Test. The results of this study indicate that the application of authentic assessment-oriented PBL method can improve students' habit of mind in mathematics learning. This can be seen from the increasing results of assessment of creative thinking, and student self-regulated. the results of the creative thinking assessment are N-Gain values of 0.47 or included in the medium criteria and the results of the hypothesis test state that the significance is smaller than the reference sig it can be said that there are significant differences between the pretest and posttest values. The results of the assessment of self regulation, show the value of N gain 0.59 in the medium category so that it is said there is an increase between the value of the pretet results and the value of the posttest results.
Comparison of Metacognition Awareness of Mathematics and Mathematics Education Students Based on the Ability of Mathematics
Authors: Misu La , Budayasa I Ketut , Lukito Agung , Rosdiana Rosdiana
Published: November 2019

Awareness of metacognition is one of mental process that occurs when a person knows what he thinks, including the knowledge and awareness to do something or realize the reason that. The purpose of this study is (1) to describe how the metacognition awareness of mathematics student and mathematics education student based on mathematical ability, and (2) to know the difference metacognitive awareness between of mathematics students with math education students based on mathematical ability. This research subject are the Department of Mathematics and Mathematics Education students of Halu Oleo University Kendari, Indonesia. This research is ex post facto by the data analysis using descriptive and inferential approach. Descriptive approach used to describe the level of metacognitive awareness of mathematics students and mathematics education students based on his mathematical abilities, whereas inferential approach used to see the difference in metacognition awareness of mathematics students and mathematics education students based math skills. The results of this study are: (1) the level of students metacognition awareness of Mathematics Department, generally located on level strategic use and level reflective use, while the level of students metacognition awareness of Education Mathematics Department, generally located on level aware use; (2) there is a significant difference between the awareness metacognition of math students with mathematics education student based on his mathematical abilities, and awareness metacognition of math student better than mathematics education students.
Thinking Skills of Junior High School Students Related to Gender
Authors: Riadi Arifin , Atini Noor Laila , Ferita Rolina Amriyanti
Published: November 2019

This study aims to determine the relationship between gender and students’ thinking skills and compare their score between male and female based on their level of thinking skills. Moreover, the result of this study can also be used to evaluate the implementation of the 2013 Curriculum on mathematics junior high school especially Higher-Order Thinking Skills. The method used in this study is ex-post facto, with a population of all 7th grade public junior high schools students in Banjarmasin city. Sample taken were 391 students, divided into 6 schools that were selected randomly. The instrument used is 16 multiple choice test that is valid and reliable. This developed test respectively focused on measuring thinking skills, namely Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, and Creating. The result showed that female students were better than male students in almost all of the thinking skills, except Creating. However, there is no relationship between gender and thinking skills.
Portrait of Mathematical Anxiety in Early Youth Ages
Authors: Anindyarini Rosyita , Supahar Supahar
Published: November 2019

Mathematical anxiety is considered as one of the psychological obstacles that shall be considered by every mathematics teacher. Symptoms that felt by students are in various forms. This can also influence the student’s interests and learning outcomes of mathematics. But in fact, teachers are  giveless attention to this problem so students tend to learn with less supported conditions and situations. This study aims to describe the level of mathematical anxiety and the forms of symptoms of mathematical anxiety that occur in early adolescents, and their influence on learning interest by gender consideration. The quantitative approach with the survey design of 404 students in junior high schools spread across Central Java and Yogyakarta Special Province was used in this study. Anxiety test instruments were used to collect premier data and  interviews were used as supporting data. The results of the study showed that the mathematics anxiety level of the teenage as follows: Forget about mathematic lesson, more frekwntly breathing, having a thinking disorder such as difficulty concentrating and more afraid toface math test than other subjects The findings also show that gender influences mathematical anxiety, but mathematics anxiety does not significantly affect in learning interest.
Does E-recruitment Matter for Service Sector? An Empirical Study of Hyderabad, Pakistan
Authors: Junejo Ikramuddin , Khawaja Arslan , Gul Kanwal
Published: November 2019

Recruitment is an essential tool to hire candidates. Over the years, the mediums for recruitment have been drastically changed. It principally started with the word of mouth and now is just a click away due to internet and technological advancements. With an increase in use of online platforms, electronic recruitment helps to attract and hire the best candidates to obtain people-based competitive advantage. This study has adopted a quantitative research approach to identify influence of attractiveness, job fit, time, and cost in E-recruitment. Primary data has been collected through questionnaire from a sample of 200 employees of a service sector businesses of Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan. The findings reveal that large and desirable pool of candidates as well as placing the right candidates to right job has a direct relationship with electronic recruitment. The time and cost of recruitment has inverse relationship with the e-recruitment performed as perceived by employees in the selected service sector organizations of Hyderabad. Based on the findings, the study implies policy makers to apply newly developed concept of e-recruitment for future hiring.
Can Financial Development Mitigate the Impact of Remittances on Real Exchange Rate Appreciation?
Authors: Ngoma Abubakar Lawan , Ismail Normaz Wana
Published: November 2019

Remittances have been blamed for causing real exchange rate appreciation by raising the relative prices of nontraded goods and services in the recipient countries. However, empirical studies seeking to support this claim are lacking in Asia, despite the huge amount of remittances received by the region. In view of that, this paper used a panel dataset from eighteen remittance-recipient Asian countries during the period of 1981 – 2010 and Pooled Mean Group (PMG) estimator to examine the effect of remittances and financial sector development on real exchange rate. The paper, specifically, questions if the real exchange rate appreciation caused by the inflow of remittances varies with the degree of financial sector development in these countries. The paper finds that inflow of remittances has significant long-run impact on the appreciation of the real exchange rates in the remittance-recipient Asian countries. However, such effect of appreciation declines in countries with enhanced financial sector development.
Remittances and Social Policy: Reflecting on The Migration Conference 2019
Authors: Tilbe Fethiye
Published: November 2019

The debates over and interest in remittances have grown significantly in the last decade or so. This is mainly due to the growth in the volume of remittances sent and received around the world which exceeded 600 billion USD per annum. Despite a burgeoning literature, most studies focus on the receiving end. However, it takes two to tango. The circumstances of those sending and the impact of sending remittances on the sending parties are equally important. The determinants of each and every transfer, the motivations to send money and its impact on further migrations, integration and beyond needs to be understood. More studies needed to understand sending behaviour and dynamics. Patterns of remittance sending should be examined from both sending and receiving perspectives. Another weak area in the literature is the remittance flows into industrialised countries (or traditional destination countries). These flows represent about a third of global remittance flows and yet to receive adequate attention in scholarly and policy debates. Within the wider framework of remittances debate, it is also important to bring in social policy perspectives. These questions are being reflected in this article concern the papers presented at The Migration Conference 2019 Bari, Italy.
Strengthening Tolerance Attitude through Fellow Community
Authors: Fadrusiana Erna Gesti , Triastuti Rini , Winarno Winarno
Published: November 2019

Various cases of religious and social intolerance reflect that Indonesian society needs to improve and strengthen tolerance. Several ways are taken so that tolerance can be instilled and strengthened through both formal and informal aspects. From an informal perspective, the community has a way to instill tolerance through community activities including Jaga Sesama community. The purpose of this study was to determine the strengthening of tolerance through the Community Watch Guard conducted by using qualitative methods and purposive sampling techniques. The research subjects were members of Jaga Sesama community. Data collection techniques by interview and observation. The results of the study showed that community activities such as Reading Qur’an and Mbois (Discussion Islamic Chat) helped strengthen the tolerance of the Surakarta community which was shown through mutual respect, mutual respect for each other or different religions, accepting differences and always maintaining harmony that could strengthen unity and integrity.