bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Cardiac Arrest Support Tier: a service evaluation
Authors: Metcalf Matthew , Robinson Matthew , Hall Pippa , Goss James
Published: August 2020

Aim: This service evaluation seeks to determine whether the pre-hospital Cardiac Arrest Support Tier (CAST), implemented by a Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), was clinically effective, feasible and acceptable during its pilot year.Methods: Chest compression feedback,
provision of Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) care and CAST paramedic exposure to Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) were audited. The number of incidents that CAST responded to and the number of staff it committed were also assessed. An online questionnaire was used to gauge acceptability
of the project among frontline Ambulance Service Trust staff.Results: CAST attended 178 OHCAs and committed a median of three (IQR 2‐3) paramedics to each incident. In comparison to data from both South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust (SWASFT) and the National
Ambulance Service in England, CAST delivered the full complement of post-ROSC care more frequently during the same period (CAST = 80% vs SWASFT = 68.5% vs England = 77.46%). CAST paramedics had a median exposure to 15.5 (IQR 12‐19) OHCAs during the pilot year. Unfortunately, chest compression
feedback was unavailable due to ongoing equipment inaccuracies and failure.Additionally 64.6% (n = 42/65) of SWASFT respondents believed CAST to be beneficial to resuscitation attempts, 63.1% (n = 41/65) would like CAST to continue to support resuscitation attempts in the future and 55.6%
(n = 35/63) felt supported by CAST staff on scene.Conclusion: CAST is logistically feasible, is acceptable to the majority of SWASFT staff and demonstrated the successful delivery of evidence-based practice (EBP) to OHCA incidents.
THE DIFFERENCES OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AND COOPERATIVE LEARNING MODELS TO INFLUENCE OF CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY IN STUDENT MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SUBJECT 3RD SEMESTER OF DIII NURSING STUDY PROGRAM
Authors: Wahyuningsih Binarti Dwi , Sudarsih Sri , Zainudin Moh.
Published: August 2020

Achieve maximum academic competition, it is necessary to have critical thinking skills. Both of these are certainly influenced by the learning methods applied by lecturers. Learning of Medical Nursing Nursing learning requires cognitive, affective and psychomotor abilities. Learning methods that are appropriate and easily accepted by students such as project based methods learning and cooperative learning provide learning experiences in the classroom to think more critically and have a high ability to master the concepts and cause motivation to learn. The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in the effect of Project Based Learning learning methods with Cooperative Learning on motivation and Critical Thinking skills in Surgical Medical Nursing teaching. The source population in this study was student D III Nursing STIKES HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT PPNI Mojokerto Semester III. The sample in this study was the third semester students, Nursing Diploma Program, as many as 78 students. The data collection techniques of this research were written test and questionnaire test. Data analysis was performed with data normality test using Kolmogorov mSmirnov test and the results were all data were normally distributed so that the data analysis used different tests namely Mann Whitney, as well as to determine differences in the effect of each class using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed the Asymp.Sig (2tailed) < 0.05 which is 0.000 which means that there are differences in critical thinking skills between classes that use the project based learning model and the Cooperative Learning model after receiving treatment. The Project Based Learning Method guides students through a problem that is solved by a project so that the ability to think in students is more increased.
THE EFFECT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ONE STUDENT ONE CLIENT (OSOC) ASSISTANCE MATERNITY SERVICE MODEL TOWARD ANXIETY AMONG PRIMIPAROUS MOTHER IN THE POST PARTUM PERIOD
Authors: Jannah Muliatul , HANIFATUR ROSYIDAH
Published: August 2020

Background: Labor is an event and experience in a woman's life. After giving birth, a mother experiences a postpartum period or puerperal period that is a recovery period.  Uncomfortable feeling can cause anxiety, especially in primiparous mothers. Therefore,  not to have an impact rise in stress, even untill postpartum depression, a midwife as a spearhead of provider maternal health care must be able to reduce the anxiety which experiences of postpartum mothers, especially primiparous through assistance ‘OSOC’ methods.

Objective: To determine the effect of the application of the OSOC assistance maternity service model toward anxiety among primiparous mothers in the postpartum period at Kendal District Health Center.

Research Methods: Quantitative data analysis was used to assess the anxiety of postpartum primiparous mothers with the intervention group and the control group, a type of Quasi Experiment research with a non-equivalent control group design. The subjects of this research was divided into two groups, they were intervention groups and control groups. In the intervention group, it was given in the form of providing OSOC assistance in the postpartum period, while the control group was given conventional puerperal care. The research at  Kendal District Health Center in May-October 2019.

Results: There was a significant difference between anxiety in primiparous postpartum mothers with OSOC conventional assistance, and the magnitude of the effect of mentoring pregnant women with OSOC on anxiety by 7.804.

Conclusions: There was a significant difference between anxiety in primiparous postpartum mothers with OSOC and conventional assistance.
SIMILAR RETINAL FINDINGS IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND ALZHEIMER’S
Authors: Cekmeceli Selcuk N. , Kayabasi Umur A.
Published: August 2020

Aim: Our aim was to show similarities between retinal findings in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Methods: 30 patients with AD, 4 patients with TBI and 20 age-matched healthy controls were examined by FAF and SD-OCT to find amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the retina.

Results: Similar images of plaques and tau tangles were detected in both diseases.

Conclusion: TBI may cause neurodegeneration in the retina similar to AD.
FLEXURAL PROPERTIES OF WOOD SAWDUST AND OIL BEAN POD SHELL FILLED COMPOSITE
Authors: Frank Nyorere , Alfred Emu
Published: August 2020

Composites reinforced with natural materials play a vital role in engineering applications, like the fabrication of automobile parts, furniture making, etc. The objective of this present research is to determine the flexural properties (flexural strength, flexural energy) of oil bean pod shell (OBPS) and hardwood sawdust (SD) reinforced composite in epoxy matrix, at different filler loading. Hybridized composite samples used for this research were prepared with 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40% filler (SD and OBPS in the ratio of 1:1) reinforcements in the ratio of 1:1. The flexural test was conducted on the samples according to ASTM D-790, using the Universal Testing Machine. From the results obtained, the fillers loading had significant (P ≤0.05) effect on the three flexural properties studied. The flexural strength increased from 33.44 to 67.65 MPa, the flexural energy increased 53.1%, while the flexural yield strength increased from 23.58 to 55.4 MPa. The results obtained from this research will be helpful the automobile and construction companies.
MOST NOTABLE PAPERS IN THE 2018 BIANNUAL METALS IN MEDICINE GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCE
Authors: Hamada Yahia Z.
Published: August 2020

All accounts mentioned in this paper are for and from published data only and are referenced at the end of the report. Metals in Medicine Gordon Research Conference (GRC) started in 2002 with the effort of Professor Michael J. Clark and his collaborators and it has been held biannually since then. The most recent conference was held in Proctor Academy in Andover, NH USA. We are writing this Conference Report about its most recent and vibrant activities that occurred between June 24th, and June 29th, 2018. After an immensely productive week and with a prolific number of presentations in different subfields of metals and their involvement in medicinal diagnostics and treatments, the conference met all of its objectives, one of which was that very valuable agreements for future collaborations with at least two international researchers with knowledge of Molecular Dynamics, Density Function Theory, and Molecular Mechanics Calculations have been gained. The conference had its highest number of participants and attendees since its inception. There were 50 talks and 120 poster presentations. This report is being submitted in celebration of the 85th birth year of Professor Mostafa A. El-Sayed of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Georgia Institute of Technology.
POPULATION DYNAMICS OF TUNA (EUTHYNNUS AFFINIS, CANTOR 1849) IN WESTERN WATERS OF SOUTH SULAWESI
Authors: Yunus Budiman , Suwarni  , Parawansa Basse Siang
Published: August 2020

This study aims to determine the population dynamics of tuna including age group, growth, mortality, exploitation rate and yield per recruitment. It was conducted from June to August in West Waters of South Sulawesi. By method of age group using Bhattacharya method with FAO-ICLARM Fish Stock Assessment Tools II (FISAT II) program, growth using Von Bertalanffy’s equation, natural mortality (M) using Pauly’s empirical equation, total mortality (Z) using Beverton and Holt’s equations, fishing mortality (F) by the formula Z = F + M, exploitation (E) using Baverton and Holt’s equations and yield per recruitment (Y/R’) using Baverton and Holt’s equations. The results of research of tuna observed were 737 includes 355 male tunas and 382 female tunas. The estimation of total length ranging from 215 mm to 429 mm. Male tunas are classified into 4 (four) of age groups with a length of 236.67, 272.8, 326.04 and 375.53 mm, respectively. Asymptote length (L∞) = 455.00 mm, growth coefficient (K) = 0.33 and theoretical age (t0) of -0.2377 per year. Total mortality rate (Z) = 1.12 per year. Natural mortality (M) = 0.41 per year, fishing mortality (F) = 0.71, exploitation (E) = 0.63 and yield per recruitment (Y/R’) = 0.0691, while male tunas are classified into 5 (five) of age groups with a length of 235.73, 272.86, 326.89, 360.89 and 408.89 mm, respectively. Asymptote length (L∞) = 453.50 mm, growth coefficient (K) = 0.42 and theoretical age (t0) of -0.1853 per year. Total mortality rate (Z) = 1.35 per year. Natural mortality (M) = 0.48 per year, fishing mortality (F) = 0.87, exploitation (E) = 0.64 and yield per recruitment (Y/R’) = 0.0784. Thus, it can be concluded that tuna in West Waters of South Sulawesi have declined and thought occur overfishing.
DALIT STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF CASTE-BASED DISCRIMINATION IN NEPALESE SCHOOLS
Authors: Chalaune Bhawan Singh
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this article is to explore the practice of caste-based discrimination in the education by analyzing the perception and experiences of the Dalit students within schools and society. This analysis is based on the data obtained from literature and documents, questionnaire with focus group discussion, conversation and observation conducted on purposively selected schools in Kailali and Achham Districts of Far Western region, Nepal. Dalit students are the main informants of this study. In this regard, total 235 students were selected through a probability sampling method. The practice of caste-based discrimination still exists in society and schools as well. However, it is constitutionally illegal and its effect was seen in school. And yet Dalit students have felt some kind of discrimination in the education system. Due to this discrimination, Dalit students have faced psychological effects with their school participation and performance. Dalit students also think that schools cannot fulfill their expectations due to school actions as reproducing social norms and norms. The issue of education that excludes Dalits is still challenged. Most importantly, changing root of social practices and structural problems is not a task to be completed by anyone's single effort. However, this article suggests that a restructuring of the education system is needed. Similarly, a sustained effort to transform the attitudes of discrimination into the values of humanity and to adjust these values into practices is essential.
FEAR OF CONTRACTING COVID-19: INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION SOURCES AND MESSAGE CONTENT ON FEAR- AROUSAL AMONG BODA BODA RIDERS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Kigatiira Kinya Kathure
Published: August 2020

This study examined the influence of information sources and message content on COVID-19 in fear-arousal among boda boda riders in Nairobi County, Kenya. Little if any research has explored the influence of information sources and message content on fear arousal among boda boda riders, hence a gap that needed to be filled. The study was guided by the agenda-setting and framing theories. Case study research design was utilized. Convenience sampling was used to identify the study respondents. Telephone interviews were used to collect data. Qualitative data obtained through interviews was manually transcribed, coded and analyzed for themes. Findings revealed that television and radio were the main sources of information on the COVID-19 pandemic. Messages from information sources contained frightening phrases such as, “Coronavirus kills,” “COVID-19 is a deadly disease,” “Coronavirus is a dangerous disease,” and “The virus is highly contagious.” Information sources and message content on COVID-19, therefore, aroused high levels of fear among boda boda riders. The study recommended that journalists should exercise caution and discretion, when covering news stories on infectious disease outbreaks. Moreover, news on contagions should be reported ethically and objectively. This will prevent the arousal of too much fear, which may result to mental breakdown among the receivers of the messages.
Zamanla Değişken Kütleye Sahip Kütle Yay Sönüm Sisteminin Periyodik Olmayan Titreşimleri
Authors: SARI Gözde , AYDIN Yasemin Nur
Published: August 2020

Bu çalışmada zamana bağlı üstel fonksiyon ile değişken kütleli, sönümlü, tek serbestlik dereceli sistemin titreşimleri araştırılmıştır. Literatürde sunulan birçok çalışma değişken kütleli sistemlerde reaktif kuvvetin dikkate alınması gerektiğini belirtmektedir. Bu nedenle sistemin matematiksel modelinde sistemden ayrılan/eklenen kütle hızı ile sistem hızı arasındaki farkın etkisinden dolayı meydana gelen reaktif kuvvet dikkate alınmıştır. İkinci mertebe adi diferansiyel denklemin çözümü çok ölçekli metot ile elde edilmiştir. Sistemin çözümü periyodik titreşime göre farklılık göstermektedir. Kütlenin zamanla değişmesi, sistemin periyodik olmayan titreşim yapmasına neden olmaktadır. Sistemin genliği ve frekansı zamana bağlı olarak değişmektedir. Sistemin genliği sönüm ve reaktif kuvvet parametrelerine bağlı olarak değişmektedir. Reaktif kuvvet dikkate alınmadığında sistemin kütlesi arttığında veya azaldığında sistemin genliği, sönüm etkisi ile zamanla azalmaktadır. Reaktif kuvvet dikkate alındığında ise, kütle zamanla arttığında reaktif kuvvet ile sönüm kuvveti etkisi ile sistemin genliği azalmaktadır. Kütlenin azaldığı durumda reaktif kuvvet sistemin genliğini arttırırken, sönüm kuvveti sistemin genliğini azaltmaktadır.
Investigation of Dependence of Optoelectronic Properties of P3HT: PCBM Based Organic Solar Cells on Active Layer Thickness
Authors: ŞAĞAM Nazan , ELİBOL Erdem , GÖKŞEN Kadir
Published: August 2020

This paper presents the production and results of optoelectronic characterization process for ITO/PEDOT:PSS/P3HT:PCBM/Al organic solar cells (OSC). OSCs were produced in open air environment with various P3HT:PCBM active layer thicknesses of 70, 110, 140, 175 and 190 nm. The diode properties of the solar cells in the dark have been investigated by using current-voltage (I-V) measurements. The absorption characteristics have been investigated by using transmission spectroscopy, and optical band gap energy (Eg) for each sample has been calculated. Solar cell parameters for each solar cell has been investigated by using current density-voltage (J-V) measurements under AM 1.5 solar raditation, and important solar cell parameters have been calculated. It was observed that fill factor (FF) value of the solar cells increase between 0.3239 and 0.3409 with decreasing diode ideality factor (n) value. The highest value of PCE was found to be 0.59, which belongs to the cell having 140 nm P3HT:PCBM thickness.
Sementes de moringa como coagulante natural no tratamento de água residuária proveniente do abate de rã-touro (Lithobates catesbeianus)
Authors: Sousa José Sérgio de , Silva Erivane Oliveira da , Oliveira Pedro Thiago Barbosa de , Marques Diego Isaias Dias , Quirino Max Rocha , Lucena Guilherme Leocárdio
Published: August 2020

O crescente consumo de água potável tem resultado em uma grande quantidade de efluentes gerados e lançados de forma inadequada ao meio ambiente. Diante disto, este trabalho teve como objetivo investigar a eficiência do coagulante natural Moringa no tratamento de coagulação, floculação e sedimentação do efluente líquido proveniente do abate de rã-touro. Avaliou-se a potencialidade do coagulante (na forma mássica e como extrato) por meio de testes de jarros variando a concentração do coagulante. Foram avaliados os parâmetros: cor aparente, turbidez, pH, condutividade elétrica, sólidos totais dissolvidos, oxigênio consumido e avaliação microbiológica. Os resultados dos ensaios mostraram que a utilização do extrato de moringa na concentração de 0.125 g L-1 foi favorável no tratamento da água residuária proveniente do abate de rãs, proporcionando uma remoção de 96% da cor aparente e 91% da turbidez. Verificou-se que o extrato de Moringa reduziu em 47.5% o teor de oxigênio consumido e em 89% os coliformes termotolerantes (Escherichia coli). Estes resultados apontam que a utilização das sementes de Moringa possui elevado potencial como coagulante no tratamento de águas residuárias, podendo servir como um substituinte de coagulantes químicos sintéticos.

Palavras chave: Efluente, extrato, coliformes.
Molecular evolution of the meningococcal fragments of 7 house-keeping genes
Authors: Kharkhal H. N. , Titov L. P. , Yanovich O. O.
Published: August 2020

The objective of the article was to determine the variability of meningococcal house-keeping gene alleles circulating in Belarus. House-keeping genes sequencing was made by Sanger (ABI 3500). The phylogenetic analysis was done in MEGA X. SNPs were analyzed at pubMLST.org. 60 Belarusian meningococci, collected during 8 years, contain 17 alleles of abcZ gene (5.9 % first identified in Belarus – abcZ 1016) encoding 5 variants of the ABC transporter; 16 adk gene alleles – 2 variants of adenylate cyclase; 17 alleles of aroE gene (11.8 % Belarusian – aroE 944 and aroE 972) – 14 variants of shikimat dehydrogenase; 24 alleles of fumC gene (4.2 % Belarusian – fumC 988) – 4 variants of fumarate dehydratase; 18 alleles of gdh gene (16.7 % first identified in Belarus – gdh 560, gdh 985 and gdh 1083) – 4 variants of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase; 18 alleles of pdhC gene – 11 variants of pyruvate dehydrogenase subunit and 20 alleles of pgm gene – 13 variants of phosphoglucomutase (5.6 and 5 % of Belarusian alleles − pdhC 888 and pgm 1099 respectively). Dominant alleles are abcZ 8 – 25 %, adk 5 – 30, aroE 6 – 28.3, fumC 17 – 30, gdh 560 – 20, pdhC 18 – 21.7, pgm 2 – 25 %. The Belarusian meningococcal population is diverse and includes both its own house-keeping gene alleles (7.7 %) and those circulating in other countries (92.3 %). The number of SNPs is varied from 29 (adk) to 125 (aroE). Single nucleotide polymorphisms are mostly synonymous and, on average, lead to amino acid substitutions in the range from 0.6 % in adenylate cyclase and up to 26.4 % in shikimat dehydrogenase.
Is it enucleation or organ-sparing techniques for choroid melanoma treatment?
Authors: Naumenko L. V. , Krasny S. A. , Zhyliaeva K. P. , Evmenenko A. A. , Suschenya G. A.
Published: August 2020

Choroid melanoma belongs to malignant tumors. The choice of treatment modality depends on a tumor size and site, ocular tunics conditions, clinic logistics, and the patient’s will. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment of patients with choroid melanoma. The data of the Belarusian Cancer Registry and the case histories of patients with choroid melanoma (C69.3, ICD-10) over the period of 1999–2018 were studied. The incidence rates were evaluated on the basis of the analysis of the absolute number of persons taken ill with the disease, crude intensive rates calculated per 1,000,000 of population. To calculate the survival, the disease-specific cumulative 5-year survival rate was used. Significance evaluation was made applying the chisquare test. The incidence rates varied over the 20-year period and were 0.9  ‰ on the average. Enucleation was performed in 724 patients, 13.9 % (101 patients) being registered with synchronous and metachronous cancer. Patients with a sole tumor of choroid melanoma were analyzed. The amount of enucleations performed decreased by a factor of 1.8. To evaluate the survival, the groups of patients with large tumors were formed after enucleation and combination treatment was carried out. Of 623 patients subjected to enucleation, disease progression was established in 159 (25.5 %). Of 159 patients, the onset of disease progression occurred in 25 (15.7 %) in the 1st year, in 50 (31.5 %) in the 2nd year, and in 84 (52.8 %) in the 4th year and later. In the combination treatment group, consisting of 58 patients, decease progression was ascertained in 10 (17.2 %): in the 1st year – in 1 (10.0 %), in the 2nd year – in 6 (60.0 %), and in the 4th and later – in 3 (30.0 %). The survival rate after the organ-sparing treatment is insignificantly higher and increases to the 5th year of the follow-up, although the data are statistically insignificant (p > 0.5). At present, enucleation does not play the leading role in the choice of treatment modality for patients with clinical diagnosis of choroid melanoma. The disease-specific cumulative 5-year survival rate in patients receiving organ-sparing treatment was 85.7 ± 5.1 %, and in those subjected to enucleation – 67.2 ± 2.2 %, the data being statistically insignificant (p  >  0.5). The promising trend in treating choroid melanoma patients is the development of organ-sparing treatment techniques.
Effects of amino acid preparations on the amino acid composition of the liver of rats under subchronic alcohol intoxication
Authors: Razvodovsky Yu. E. , Smirnov V. Yu. , Semenenya I. N.
Published: August 2020

The effects of complex compositions, containing branched-chain amino acids (BCAA), taurine and tryptophan, on the pool of free amino acids in the liver of rats were studied under the conditions of subchronic alcohol intoxication (SHAI). It was established that SHAI led to the decreased levels of treonine, lysine, oxyproline, arginine, b-alanine, as well as the depletion of the pool of irreplaceable amino acids in the liver of rats. Administration of the composition of BCAA and taurine was found to normalize the ratio of replaceable irreplaceable amino acids, the ratio of glycogenic and ketogenic amino acids, to activate the reaction of nitrogen utilization, and to increase Fisher’s index. The effects of the composition, containing BCAA, taurine and tryptophan, were similar to those of amino acid composition that did not contain tryptophan.
Prospects of application of cone beam computed tomography for analyzing upper respiratory tract pathologies in patients with dentition system diseases
Authors: Rubnikovich S. P. , Abelskaya I. S. , Denisova Yu. L. , Sirak S. V. , Shishov V. G.
Published: August 2020

The goal of the study was to analyze the upper respiratory tract condition indicators obtained by means of сone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for patients with dentition system diseases and obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. Patients were divided into 3 study groups. The control group (the 1st study group) included the CBCT data obtained for 33 healthy patients. The 2nd study group included the CBCT data obtained for 136 patients with dentition system diseases (partial secondary edentia combined with chronic generalized periodontitis) without sleep disorder signs. The 3rd study group included the CBCT data obtained for 70 patients with partial secondary edentia combined with deep distal occlusion and obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS). The CBCT method using the proposed diagnosis criteria made it possible to identify not only dentition system diseases, but also the dysfunction of the upper respiratory tract, in particular the OSAS causes. It was found with confidence that the reduction of the upper respiratory tract diagnostic indicators by 40 % or more, as compared to the regulatory indicators of healthy patients, led to the dysfunction of the respiratory tract and the apnoea development. Deep distal occlusion and secondary edentia conditioned the presence of the upper respiratory tract concave configuration and the localization of the minimum cross-sectional area below the occlusion plane, which increases the probability of development and progression of the obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome.
Pengaruh Bauran Promosi dan Destinasi Wisata terhadap Keputusan Berkunjung pada Wisata Taman Nasional Baluran
Authors: Andrianto Mokhamad Syaefudin , Masruroh Anis Daifatin
Published: August 2020

Baluran National Park is one of the Indonesian interesting tour destinations to be visited by local and foreign tourists which is located in Situbondo, East Java. Promotion and condition of tourist destination components are needed to attract visitors. This research aimed to determine the effect of the promotion mix and tourist destination components on the decision to visit Baluran National Park. Primary data was taken by observation, interview with managers and also offline and online surveys. Purposive sampling with criteria minimal come in the last 2 years was used and taken of 100 respondents. The analytical method used descriptive analysis and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method with the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach. The results of the study showed that from variable promotion mix (advertising, promotion selling, direct marketing, public relation) and tourist destination components (Attraction, Accessibility, Ancillary, Amenities), only 3 variables; promotion selling, Attraction and Amenities were significant affect on visitors decision to come Baluran National Park.
Valoración económica de los servicios ambientales del Monte Tláloc, Texcoco, Estado de México
Authors: Lugo Sandoval Martín , Valdivia Alcalá Ramón , Monroy Hernández Rubén , Hernández Ortíz Juan , Sandoval Romero Fermín , Contreras Castillo José María
Published: August 2020

Se calculó el valor económico de los servicios ambientales del Monte Tláloc, Texcoco, Estado de México; montaña que forma parte del Parque Nacional Izta-Popo-Zoquiapan, misma que se incorporó a la red mundial de Reservas de la Biósfera por la UNESCO en 2010. El Monte Tláloc se maneja como un bien público puro, lo cual genera, principalmente, problemas ambientales como: sobrecarga de visitantes, contaminación por exceso de desechos, propensión a incendios y erosión alta. Con el propósito de hacer la gestión de sus recursos naturales para la conservación y recuperación del Monte Tláloc, en la actualidad se cobra una cuota de entrada a los visitantes, pero se desconoce si es una contribución óptima de acuerdo a la disposición a pagar (DAP) de los usuarios. Se usó la metodología de Valoración Contingente (MVC) para estimar la DAP de los visitantes; este método simula un mercado hipotético, por medio de encuestas a los usuarios, en el que se les pregunta por la cantidad máxima que están dispuestos a pagar por conservar dicho bien, para lo cual se realizaron 251 encuestas a los visitantes de dicho lugar. Los resultados indican que los usuarios están preocupados por la situación actual del Monte y están dispuestos a conservarlo. Con la información obtenida resultó una DAP de $9.00 M.N., en promedio. Las variables que más explicaron el modelo fueron: nivel de estudios, preocupación por el ambiente, percepción ambiental y nivel de ingreso familiar.
A Bibliometric Review of Research on STEM Education in ASEAN: Science Mapping the Literature in Scopus Database, 2000 to 2019
Authors: Ha Cao Thi , Thao Trinh Thi Phuong , Trung Nguyen Tien , Huong Le Thi Thu , Dinh Ngo Van , Trung Tran
Published: August 2020

In recent years, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education has become important in many countries around the world. In this study a bibliometric analysis was applied to evaluate the scientific results of STEM education in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, indexed in the Scopus database for the period 2000-2019. A total of 175 publications were taken from the Scopus database for analysis. Our main findings show that the trend of research in this field has shown a dramatic increase in scientific production in the last three years, when the published amount accounted for 67.43% of the collection. Authors with the most publications came from the top 10 universities and research institutes (accounting for 38.44%). Scholars in the ASEAN region tend to submit their works to Q3 and Q4 journals in the SCImago database. Diverse research with basic and cross-cutting topics focus on STEM education for undergraduate students, engineering education, and education computing.
Quantifying the burden of cardiovascular diseases among people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: findings from a modeling study for Uganda
Authors: Kintu Alexander , Sando David , Guwatudde David , Bahendeka Silver , Kawungezi Peter C , Mutungi Gerald , Muyindike Winnie , Menzies Nicolas , Okello Samson , Danaei Goodarz , Verguet Stéphane
Published: August 2020

Background

The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is rapidly increasing in low- and middle-income countries, but remains largely unknown among people living with HIV (PLWH) in most sub-Saharan African countries.

Methods

We estimated the proportion of PLWH in Uganda with raised blood pressure and high total cholesterol, and used a modified cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction model (Globorisk) to assess the 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease using individual-level data on cardiometabolic risk factors, population-level data on HIV prevalence and ART coverage, and the impact of HIV on blood pressure and cholesterol.

Results

Among PLWH aged 30 to 69 years, the prevalence of raised blood pressure was 30% (95% uncertainty range, UR=27-33%) in women and 26% in men (95% UR=23-29%). The predicted mean 10-year CVD risk was 5% for HIV-infected women, and 6% for HIV-infected men. Five percent (n=41,000) of PLWH may experience a CVD event from 2016 to 2025 with an estimated 38% of these events being fatal. Full ART coverage would have little effect on the predicted number of CVD cases.

Conclusions

Despite having a high prevalence of raised blood pressure, the burden of atherosclerotic CVD among PLWH in Uganda remains low. ART programs should prioritize routine screening and treatment of raised blood pressure. An approach of using HIV treatment delivery platforms to deliver care for NCDs may miss the larger burden of disease among HIV-uninfected individuals that are not routinely seen at health facilities.
PENGARUH PERSON-ORGANIZATION FIT TERHADAP KOMITMEN KARYAWAN PADA PT. KAHALA CITRA INDONESIA.
Authors: Sabbatho Kalista
Published: August 2020

The objective of this research is to perceive influence variable of match between the person with the purpose of organization, match between the person with the value of organization, match between the person with organizational climate, toward employee commitment with PT. Kahala Citra Indonesia where we will know how big the contribution is given by three variable of person-organiszation fit  against employee commitment.

Method of research is use statistical appliance as a mmeans of test and analysis of data utilizes regression technique and multiple correlations, measurement scale used is interval scale. Frame sample in this research is employee at PT. Kahala Citra Indonesia a year on working, there are 103 questionnaire spread out to employee at PT. Kahala Citra Indonesia. Before data been analyzed, gathered data is tested with validity and reliability test, furthermore data is analyzed with  multiple linier regression analysis with econometrics test which contains multicolinierity and heteroscedasticity test.

Hypothesis handed in this research is received which means incentive and work environment benefits has influence against employee commitment with degree of significance 5%. All independent variable which consists of match between the person with the purpose of organization, match between the person with the value of organization, match between the person with organizational climate, have an significant effect on dependent variable (employee commitment) which deliver match between the person with the organizational climate variable has dominant partial influence against  employee commitment with standardized coefficient beta 0,399. Based on regression result, there is no multicolinierity and heteroscedasticity tendency.

 

Keywords : person-organiszation fit , employee commitment
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PENGETAHUAN(VALUE ADDED KNOWLEDGE} PADA MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH GRESIK
Authors: Reviandadani Wasti
Published: August 2020

This study examines the impact of social media on improving the quality of student knowledge, the types of social media studied are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube, at Muhammadiyah Gresik University students, this study is a quantitative study with the help of program analysis tools such as version 17.0, taking techniques Data with purposive sampling, the results of this study are Facebook and Twitter have a negative influence on the quality of knowledge, YouTube and Instagram have a positive influence on improving the quality of student knowledge
ANALISIS PENGARUH RETURN ON ASSET, CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIO, LOAN TO DEPOSIT RATIO TERHADAP TINGKAT KREDIT MACET PADA PERUSAHAAN PERBANKAN BUMN TAHUN 2017-2019
Authors: Yuzevin Thesya , Sijabat Yacobo P
Published: August 2020

Banks are briefly defined as business entities that collect funds from the public and channel them back to the public in the form of credit or other forms, which are one of the influential sectors in a country's economy. Channeling funds to the public or also called credit (leasing) aims to help improve the lives of many people. The existence of this loan often faces problems, namely non-performing loans (NPLs) where there are credit risks faced by the Bank due to the inability of the customer or debtor to return the amount of loans received from the Bank along with interest within a predetermined period of time. This study aims to determine the effect of Return On Assets (ROA), Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Loan To Deposit Ratio (LDR) on the level of non-performing loans (NPLs) in SOE banking companies in 2017-2019. The research method used is descriptive quantitative by using combined panel data from cross sections and time series using SOE Bank financial report data for the 2017-2019 period. The results of this study indicate the influence of ROA on NPL, while CAR and LDR do not have a significant effect that indicates good company performance.

Keywords: Bank, NPL, ROA, CAR, LDR
Pengaruh Komunikasi Matematika Terhadap Koneksi Matematika, Kemandirian Belajar, dan Berpikir Kreatif
Authors: Wati Sarina , Edy Sarwo
Published: August 2020

Berpikir kreatif sangat diperlukan dalam proses pembelajaran matematika. Dengan adanya kemampuan berpikir kreatif maka peserta didik akan lebih cakap dalam menghasilkan berbagai cara dalam menyelesaikan suatu masalah. Banyak penelitian terdahulu yang mengungkapkan bahwa kemampuan berpikir kreatif ini dipengaruhi oleh beberapa kemampuan peserta didik lainnya. Seperti kemampuan komunikasi matematika, kemampuan koneksi matematika, dan kemandirian belajar. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui pengaruh kemampuan komunikasi matematika terhadap koneksi matematika, kemandirian belajar dan berpikir kreatif. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian Structural Equation Model (SEM). Anggota populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh peserta didik kelas VII SMP Negeri 2 Gresik yang berjumlah 224 peserta didik dan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan rumus slovin dengan taraf kesalahan sebesar 5%, maka jumlah anggota sampel sebanyak 144 peserta didik. Instrument yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tes kemampuan komunikasi matematika, koneksi matematika, dan berpikir kreatif serta kuisioner kemandirian belajar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komunikasi matematika berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap peningkatan koneksi matematika, kemampuan komunikasi matematika tidak berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan kemandirian belajar, komunikasi matematika berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kreatif, koneksi matematika tidak berpengaruh terhadap kemampuan berpikir kreatif, dan kemandirian belajar berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kreatif.
Analisis Peserta Didik dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Pisa Ditinjau Dari Self-Efficacy Peserta Didik
Authors: Laili Rochimatul , Fauziyah Nur
Published: August 2020

The ability to solve mathematical problems can be obtained by the students if they have one of the affective abilities, namely self-efficacy. This study aims to describe student’s ability to solve PISA questions in terms of student's self-efficacy. Type of this study is descriptive-quantitative. The study was conducted in class VIII-G of SMPN 2 Gresik as many as 32 students in 2018/2019 academic year. The method used in this study is the questionnaire method and test method. The questionnaire method was used to knowing the category of self-efficacy obtained by students. While the test method is used to describe the ability of students to solve PISA questions. Based on the results of the data analysis test, it can be concluded that in the class VIII-G of SMPN 2 Gresik there were 28% of subjects having very high self-efficacy, 31% with high category, 38% with medium category, and 3% with low category. The percentage of subjects in class VIII-G in solving PISA questions based on their level, there were 22,6% at level 1, 22,6% at level 2, 21,7% at level 3, 15,6% at level 4, 7,5% at level 5 and 10,1% at level 6.
Antifertility effect of betel nut (Areca catechu L) in male rat
Authors: Rahman Ave Olivia , Purwakanthi Anati , Dewi Hasna
Published: August 2020

Background: Betel nut (Areca catechu L) are traditional beverages in Jambi. Betel nut high dose has a cytotoxic effect on testis and other organs—limited data about the effect of betel nut as male antifertility.Purposes:  This study aimed to determine the effect of infertility on betel nut use at a dose of 50 mg/kg body weight (BW) in male rats.   Methods: Ten male Sprague Dawney rats that had passed the fertility test, aged 2-3 months and weighing 150-200 grams ware used in this study. The rat was grouped into two groups randomly. Group 1, as the negative control, were received aqua dest, and group 2 was treated by betel nut with dose 50 mg/kg BW for 35 days. When terminated, testis weight weighed using micro scales. Blood collected for measuring testosterone levels. Histopathology assessment of testis used Hematoxylin Eosin Staining and sperm counting from cauda epididymis.Results: The weight of testis in the group received betel nut was lower than the control group. The histopathology of testis showed shrunk, reduced the diameter of seminiferous tubules, and like cytolytic lesions in the germinal layer—the total sperm number and progressive sperms also lower than the control group (p<0.05). There was no abnormality in Leydig cell and interstitium tissue.  Male rats after treatment could not impregnate the female rats.Conclusion: Betel nut at dose 50 mg/kg BW have antifertility activity in male rats.
Minimally invasive bunionette treatment
Authors: Lima Alexander Felipe de Vete , Baumfeld Tiago Soares , Maciel Bruno Maciel , Baumfeld Daniel Soares , Cordier Guillaume , Nunes Gustavo Araújo
Published: August 2020

Objective: To report the clinical and radiographic results of surgical treatment of bunionette deformity with a minimally invasive technique without the use of hardware. Methods: This is a case series of 13 patients (14 feet) with a diagnosis of bunionette surgically treated with a minimally invasive osteotomy of the fifth metatarsal. All patients completed the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and a visual analog scale (VAS) for pain preoperatively and in the last follow-up visit. Radiographic measurements included the fourth-fifth intermetatarsal angle (4-5 IMA) and the fifth metatarsophalangeal (MTP-5) angle. Complications and level of patient satisfaction were also documented. Results: Mean follow-up was 12.3 months. The mean AOFAS score increased from 51.3 to 94.0, and the VAS score decrease from 7.5 to 1.1. The MTP-5 angle decreased from 11.5º to 2.3º, and the 4-5 IMA decreased from 9.8º to 3.6º. These outcomes showed a statistically significant difference (p<0.001). The only complication was hypertrophic callus formation observed in 3 feet (21.4%). There were no cases of infection, neurapraxia, wound dehiscence, nonunion, or deformity recurrence. Ten patients rated their outcome as excellent and 3 as good. Conclusion: Treatment of bunionette with percutaneous osteotomy of the fifth metatarsal without the use of hardware showed good clinical and radiographic results, with a low complication rate and a high level of patient satisfaction. Level of Evidence IV; Therapeutic Studies; Case Series.
Glomus tumors in the foot
Authors: Workman Matthew , Saragas Nick P , Ferrao Paulo
Published: August 2020

Glomus tumors are rare, benign neoplasms arising from components of the glomus apparatus. They are uncommon in the foot, often leading to misdiagnosis or a delay in diagnosis. This can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life and may result in incorrect surgical procedures being performed. Correct recognition leads to timeous diagnosis and marginal excision, which is curative. A glomus tumor should be considered in patients with no obvious cause for localized, severe foot pain. We report two different presentations of a glomus tumor in the foot. Level of Evidence V; Therapeutic Studies; Expert Opinion.
Current trends in the biokinetic analysis of the foot and ankle
Authors: Metsavaht Leonardo , Leporace Gustavo
Published: August 2020

Although the importance of studying the anatomy of structures of the ankle and foot joints is fundamental, evidence points to a low correlation between static and dynamic measurements; this could represent a problem in the study of the functioning of the ankle and foot during daily activities. The aim of the present study is to review the classic knowledge on ankle and foot biomechanics and present new concepts of functional biomechanics (3-dimensional biokinetic analysis) in order to clarify their clinical applications in assisting diagnostic and/or treatment decisions. For this, we performed a literature review and divided the article into 6 sections: (1) functional biomechanics of the ankle and foot; (2) dynamic joint stability; (3) functional stability mechanisms of the foot; (4) functional stability mechanisms of the ankle; (5) gait and running biokinetics; (6) the role of proximal joints in ankle and foot movement. At the end of this article, the reader should be able to understand how the 3-dimensional biokinetic analysis of the ankle and foot can contribute along with imaging examinations to the clinical setting, thus allowing the construction of a more complete profile of the patient. Such information could enable the identification of weaknesses and the implementation of objective interventions for each patient. Level of Evidence V; Prognostic Studies; Expert Opinion.
Subconscious Memory Narrative In The Exploration Of Iconic Puppet Of I Ketut Teja Astawaâ€™s Painting
Authors: Parta I Wayan Seriyoga , Suardana I Wayan
Published: August 2020

The process of creation in creating works of art is stimulated by various factors, one of which is the personal experience of the artist who is so imprinted that makes it an inspiration and motivation in the work. In the context of the creation of experiential works of art, it then undergoes a process of internalization and interpretation in an artist, which is then reconstructed back into the medium of art. The reconstruction is related to the reimagining process, which at the level of implementation can vary by artist. Similarly, the work process of Teja Astawa, a young artists who grew up in the coastal environment of Sanur, Bali. Tejaâ€™s works highlight his childhood experiences when playing with frangipani leaves and jackfruit leaves which then made into various forms of puppets. That experience made an impression and room in Tejaâ€™s artistic life as an adult, especially in the media of painting. Teja also re-knits the series of experiences by bringing back the puppet figures in his work. To begin the reconstruction process, Teja conducted a field study by observing various forms of puppets with their respective symbolic characters.
Fine Art and Design Works In the Context of Intellectual Property
Authors: Widayat Rahmanu , Ardianto Deny Tri
Published: August 2020

Fine Art and design works are classified as Intellectual Property that is protected by law. On the other hand, art creations are prone to be imitated or falsified on the grounds of being taken as inspiration or for commercial advantage. In Higher Education, especially in the field of Art and Design, methods to create original works have been taught to prevent intelectual property violation. However, due to dishonorable interests, the possibility of plagiarism and forgery can still occur. The questions that arise were: 1) what are classified as works of art and design? 2) What are the Intellectual Property Laws related to the field of art and design? 3) What are the prevention methods offered by fine arts and design higher education? Interpretation method was applied on the law concerning art and design, complemented with an explanation of art and design work creation process as a form of prevention to avoid imitations.
Applying a Promotional Mix In Promoting Bujang Valley: A Perspective From Tourists
Authors: Pong Kok Shiong , Chin Ying Shin
Published: August 2020

Archaeological tourism received minimal attention from the Malaysian government although many archaeological sites in Malaysia have the potential to attract tourists. The number of tourists to these sites is still not promising. Hence, this study aimed to explore the tourist's perspective on how to promote Bujang Valley as an archaeological destination to stay competitive with other archaeological sites in the region to attract more tourists. 20 visitors were approached through convenience sampling for a semi-structured interview. Each interview session took approximately 30 minutes. Consent was obtained from each visitor before the interview was conducted. The findings showed that the promotion of Bujang Valley is inadequate. Publicity, advertising, and personal selling were among the suggested ways to promote the destination. Also, informants suggested promoting Bujang Valley through ambassador and World Heritage Site status. The research findings were expected to provide suggestions to the federal and local government, travel, and tourism practitioners in marketing communication efforts to attract more local and international tourists. Promotional efforts can be costly, strategic plan on the expenses is necessary to ensure the allocated budget for the promotional efforts is spent optimally to reach the varied audience and create awareness about archaeological sites among different target segment.