bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
High-dose-rate endobronchial brachytherapy in the management of advanced lung cancer - comparison according to the presence of lung atelectasis
Authors: Bojovic Marko , Lalic Nensi , Boskovic Tatjana , Ilic Miroslav , Ivanov Olivera , Licina Jelena , Nikolin Borislava , Kalember Sandro
Published: November 2021

Introduction/Objective. Locally advanced lung cancer is often accompanied by atelectasis of either a part or the entire lung. The aim of this study was to establish the benefits of brachytherapy on the patients? quality of life, the length of the progression-free survival (PFS), and the overall survival (OS) as related to the presence or absence of atelectasis after the applied treatment. Methods. The total of 100 patients with locally advanced lung cancer or endobronchial metastasis of other malignancy were treated with the high-dose-rate endobronchial brachytherapy (HDR-EBB) in 2017. For observing the patients? clinical characteristics, the PFS and OS, the patients were classified into four groups according to the presence of atelectasis before and after HDR-EBB. Results. After HDR-EBB alone or combined with other treatment modalities, a statistically significant symptom alleviation was registered for all the symptoms except cough (p < 0.05). The significantly highest PFS value was registered among the patients with atelectasis prior but not after HDR-EBB. The longest survival was registered in the patients who had atelectasis prior to, but not after HDR-EBB, as well as among the patients without atelectasis either before or after EBB. Conclusion. HDR-EBB is an efficient method that improved the quality of life of most patients. There were improved rates of re-aeration after HDR-EBB treatment alone and as a part of combined treatment. Reaeration after EBB is a positive prognostic factor with respect to PFS and OS of these patients.
Sem analysis of Mtwo instruments after instrumentation of root canals with different curvatures
Authors: Jovanovic-Medojevic Milica , Milanovic Ivana , Zdravkovic Alena , Stratimirovic Djordje
Published: November 2021

Introduction. Deformations and fractures of Ni-Ti instruments during
chemomechanical instrumentation of root canals occur due to the action of
cyclic and torsional forces. The aim of this research was to analyze the
surfaces of the working parts of Mtwo instruments after preparation of root
canals with different curvatures using SEM and determine possible changes
and deformations after instrumentation. Materials and methods. The study
included 3 sets of Mtwo (VDW, Munich, Germany) instruments. Each set was
used to instrument 10 canals in three experimental groups (straight,
slightly curved, and highly curved canals). Instrumentation was carried out
using crown-down technique with the following irrigation solutions, 2% NaOCl
(CHLORAXID 2%, Cerkamed, Polska) and Distilled water (Iva, Serbia) in the
amount of 5 cm3. The apical and middle third of the instruments were scanned
in two directions using SEM at different magnifications (150-2000X). The SEM
images were analyzed using qualitative analysis for the presence of
different irregularities according to Eggert et al. Statistical analysis of
obtained data was performed using Fisher test at a confidence level of 5% (?
= 0.05). Results. Most defects (37.3%) were observed in instruments used in
highly curved canals, followed by the instruments of the second group
(35.6%), and the least defects were (27.1%) observed in the group with
straight canals. Higher prevalence of defects was observed in the apical
thirds of instruments (54.2%), especially in the experimental group of
curved canals where the highest presence was observed (20.3%). The presence
of production grooves was observed in all instruments, and the most common
types of defects after instrumentation were the appearance of corrosion and
changes in the cutting edges. In the group with extremely curved canals
fractures were observed in two instruments (10/0.04 and 15/0.05).
Conclusion. Root canal curvature significantly affects the occurrence of
deformations and fractures of Ni-Ti rotating instruments. The most common
types of defects were grooves, corrosion and changes in the blade edges.
Mtwo instruments showed deformations in terms of thread changes,
microfractures and two complete fractures.
Artificial intelligence as a powerful tool in overcoming substantial health problems of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Jokanovic Vukoman , Zivkovic Marija , Zivkovic Slavoljub
Published: November 2021

Introduction. This review aims to investigate modern methods of applying
artificial intelligence to diagnose SARS Cov-2 and predict the development
of potential emergencies. Methods. The most commonly used electronic
databases, such as Scopus and Medline during 2020, were searched. A
narrative approach was used to synthesize the extracted data. Results. In
this review paper, it has been shown that the application of artificial
intelligence plays a significant role in virus diagnosis and prognosis in
clinical trials. It allows resources to be used much more rationally, such
as respirators, in hospitals, during the treatment of SARS Cov-2 and the
prediction of possible mortality. The obtained results are from the analysis
performed on 120 papers and studies that were electronically taken from
papers published on Scopus and Pub Med line. Most commonly used artificial
intelligence techniques are convolutional neural networks and machine
learning. Conclusions. Included studies showed that artificial intelligence
can significantly improve the treatment of SARS Cov-2, although many of the
proposed methods have not yet been clinically accepted. In addition, more
effort is needed to develop standardized reporting protocols or guidelines
on applying artificial intelligence into conventional clinical practice.
This technology is suitable for fast and accurate diagnosis, prediction and
monitoring of current patients and prognosis of disease development in
future patients.
Liraglutide Improves Forced Vital Capacity in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: Data From the Randomized Crossover LIRALUNG Study
Authors: López-Cano Carolina , Ciudin Andreea , Sánchez Enric , Tinahones Francisco J. , Barbé Ferran , Dalmases Mireia , García-Ramírez Marta , Soto Alfonso , Gaeta Anna Michela , Pellitero Silvia , Martí Raquel , Hernández Cristina , Simó Rafael , Lecube Albert
Published: November 2021

To evaluate the effect of liraglutide, a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist, on pulmonary function and serum levels of surfactant protein D (SP-D) in type 2 diabetes. A double-blind, randomized, crossover, placebo-controlled clinical trial comprising 76 patients with a baseline forced expiratory volume in 1 s <90% of that predicted. Liraglutide was administered for 7 weeks (2 weeks of titration plus 5 weeks at 1.8 mg daily). This short duration was intentional to minimize weight loss as a potential confounding factor. Serum level of SP-D was used as a biomarker of alveolar-capillary barrier integrity. Liraglutide exerted a positive impact on forced vital capacity (FVC) in comparison with placebo (ΔFVC 5.2% of predicted [from 0.8 to 9.6]; P = 0.009). No differences in the other pulmonary variables were observed. Participants under liraglutide treatment also experienced a decrease in serum SP-D (P = 0.038). The absolute change in FVC correlated with final serum SP-D in participants receiving liraglutide (r = −0.313, P = 0.036). Stepwise multivariate regression analysis showed that final serum SP-D independently predicted changes in FVC. In conclusion, liraglutide increased FVC in patients with type 2 diabetes. This effect was associated with a significant decrease of circulating SP-D, thus pointing to a beneficial effect in the alveolar-capillary function.
The Determinant Factor of the Principal Leadership Solutions in Facing the 21st-Century Learning
Authors: Saifurrahman Muhammad , Sudira Putu , Daryono Rihab Wit
Published: November 2021

Principal leadership is very important in the education and learning efforts of the 21st-century. This study aims to find determinants of principal leadership solutions in dealing with 21st-century learning in Vocational High Schools (VHS). This research was conducted with a total sample of 64 respondents from the principals, the vice principal for field I-IV, the head of department, and staff. The data analysis used the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) method to test the validity of the constructs and to estimate the reliability of the data. Furthermore, the t-test, One Way Anova, and Games-Howell test were used to test the difference in the average rating based on the characteristics of the respondent's dimensions. The results of the EFA analysis show that seven sub-variables are consisting of 29 determinants of the principal's leadership solution which are identified at 74.266%. The results of the instrument reliability estimation have a reliable level. Based on the different tests using the t-test on the gender dimension and the One Way Anova test on the last position and education dimension, it was concluded that there was no significant difference in the assessment of respondents. The Games-Howell test post-hoc revealed that there were significant differences based on the 29-33 year age dimension and the 5-9-year-old teaching experience dimension.
Environmental Responsibility Disclosures by Agricultural Companies in Indonesia
Authors: Prananingrum Mahardika Putri , Davianti Arthik
Published: November 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengungkapan yang disajikan dalam laporan keberlanjutan oleh tujuh perusahaan pertanian dengan fokus pada limbah dan efluen berdasarkan standar GRI. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan analisis isi dan lembar coding. Analisis isi akan digunakan dengan mengklasifikasikan kriteria tertentu berdasarkan kelompok pengungkapan dan lembar kode digunakan sebagai instrumen penelitian untuk menganalisis pola naratif yang disajikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemenuhan efluen dan limbah di SR perusahaan pertanian Indonesia relatif rendah dan belum detail. Lebih lanjut, itu juga menyarankan bahwa pengungkapan lebih kompatibel dengan Standar GRI.
“O BRASIL NÃO PODE MAIS ESPERAR”: estratégias discursivas na campanha pró-educação domiciliar do MEC
Authors: Vieira da Silva Francisco
Published: November 2021

O presente artigo analisa as estratégias discursivas mobilizadas na constituição de uma campanha pró-educação domiciliar, desenvolvida pelo Ministério da Educação (MEC), no ano de 2021. Ancora-se nos pressupostos teóricos de Michel Foucault a respeito do discurso, do enunciado, da formação discursiva, do saber e do poder. Do ponto de vista metodológico, trata-se de um estudo descritivo-interpretativo de natureza qualitativa. As análises pontuam que as estratégias discursivas presentes na campanha estudada constroem a educação domiciliar como um direito a ser assegurado pelo poder público.
The Poetics of Female Resistance in Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey into Night
Authors: Gandouz Ayeb Olfa
Published: November 2021

The present paper is an attempt to study the female quest for freedom in Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey into Night from a French feminist perspective. Indeed, Mary Tyrone resorts to body language as a form of resistance against gender and cultural confinement. French feminism will be deployed to understand female non-verbal subversive strategies. Luce Irigaray argues that language is male-dominated and male discourse misrepresents women. Accordingly, body language can be interpreted as a silent form of female resistance against patriarchal hegemony. It is the case of Mary who is irritated because of the male gaze and she uses madness as a silent language of resistance against female and ethnic stereotypes. Mary is a rebellious woman who defies her three men for being indifferent about her dilemma of disillusionment with the institution of marriage. She is treated as a wife, a mother or a daughter and she is often assigned the role of ‘the Angel in the House.’ French feminism will be used to understand the way O’Neill reshapes female identity and he calls for not linking female identity to the social roles. The aim is to study the non-verbal communication, the behavioural, kinetic, gestural and psychological profile of Mary. The paper will also focus on the hardships Mary faces and the ways she reconstructs female identity. The paper draws on the French feminist arguments about female madness as a form of resistance and it criticizes the conventional claim about madness as s form of weakness.
MILLENNIAL CUSTOMER LOYALTY IN ONLINE SHOPPING ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS: A PERSPECTIVE OF NET PROMOTER SCORE
Authors: Slamet Slamet , Finalia Sari Findi Dia , Indrayati Indrayati , Azmala Ilya
Published: November 2021

This study maps and analyses the customer loyalty level, namely, the Millennials aged 23-38 shopping online through digital platforms in 2020. The study's objects include, Bukalapak.com, Shopee.co.id, Tokopedia.com, Bibbli.com, Lazada.co.id, Carrefour.co.id, Indomaret.com, Zalora.co.id, Tiket.com, Traveloka.com, Gojek.com, Grab.com, and Gopay.com. The survey was conducted in Malang City and Regency, Indonesia. The instrument used was a questionnaire containing the respondent's profile and a single question about the willingness to offer recommendations to friends or colleagues. The questionnaire was circulated using Google Forms through WhatsApp and email. Furthermore, descriptive statistical analysis was used to describe the data in percentage, while the Net Promoter Score (NPS) method was used to determine customer category. The results showed that most consumers using the digital platform were in the Detractor (46.15%), including Lazada.co.id (NPS=-1.30%), Tiket.com (NPS-1.80%), Carrefour.co.id (NPS=-3.66%), Zalora.co.id (NPS=-3.68%), Bukalapak.com (NPS=-12.03), and Blibli.com (NPS=-18.13%). It means those platforms have disloyal consumers due to poor service. The second level is in the Passive category (38.46%), including Gojek.com (NPS=39.48%), Traveloka.com (NPS=32.92%), Tokopedia.com (NPS=23.82%), Gopay.com (NPS=23.4%), and Indomaret.com (NPS=22.91%). It means their services are satisfactory. Only 15.38% of consumers are in the Promoter, namely Shopee.co.id (NPS=53.86%) and Grab.com (NPS=56.32%). The services of these platforms are excellent, and their customers are very loyal. Thus, based on the NPS method, digital platform users in Indonesia are mostly Detractor and Passive users, very few in the Promoter category.
THE ROLE OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE TO ENHANCE MARKETING PERFORMANCE: A STUDY ON INDONESIAN MSME BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Authors: Prihandono Dorojatun , Pandu Wijaya Angga , Afiffah Ainii Aufaa
Published: November 2021

The rapid development of global business requires MSMEs to understand what the market needs. The research deals with the impact of competitive advantage as a pertinent variable in enhancing marketing performance in Indonesian MSMEs businesses. In this study, continuous competitive advantage is a focal idea to keep up with today’s disruptive market in the digital era. This study examines how market orientation and entrepreneurial orientation influence marketing performance through competitive advantage in MSMEs businesses in Indonesia. The study uses path analysis and data collection obtained by using a sample from the MSME business community. The results show that market orientation and entrepreneurial orientation have a positive and significant effect on marketing performance, and competitive advantage can mediate it. For MSME, it is hoped that it can increase response to competitors' actions, open-mindedness, be proactive in responding to market opportunities, and differentiation strategies.
Anti-microbial Activities of Pseudomonas Metabolites Methanolic Extracts against Different MDR Bacterial Pathogens
Authors: Rasheed Ubaid , Momin Faiza , Ullah Hikmat , Ali Imad , Nawaz Haq , Ahmad Latif , Khan Abid , Afridi Mahideen
Published: November 2021

Background: A Multiple drug resistance (MDR) in pathogenic bacteria has become a significant public health issue for treatment. Among bacteria, Pseudomonas is another important genus except Streptomyces and Bacillus in production of antimicrobial compounds. The current study aim to to determine the antibacterial activity and preliminary characterization of antibacterial compounds produced by Pseudomonas species such as BB1D11, BN2D41, TG1D11, TR1D41, LH1D11 and TN1D41.
Method: The antibacterial activity was checked by using bio autography method as well as agar well diffusion method, against four multiple drug resistant bacteria including three Gram negative bacteria (E.coli, Acinetobacter and Pseudomonas) and one Gram positive bacterium (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus). Isolation test showed good activity against all the four MDR bacteria, by producing clear zone of diameter from 2mm up to 20mm. Optimum temperature for growth and antibiotic production of Pseudomonas BB1D11, BN2D41, TG1D11, TR1D41, LH1D11 and TN1D41 was 37C0. It produces more metabolites when subjected to shaking incubation. In thin layer chromatography, the extracts were repeatedly inserted on a silica gel coated plate, which was run in mobile phase. Normal HPLC was perform to reveal the presence of antibacterial compounds.
Results:  By well diffusion assay a zone of inhibition range from 2-18 mm of diameter against different test bacteria. The components were separated, resulting in the formation of bands with different colors, each showing a different compounds. Biological screening was performed by bio autography, metabolites showed a significant activity at retention factor of 0.89. While HPLC at retention time 2.50-2.90 showed presence of significant antibacterial compounds.
Conclusion:  Pseudomonas BB1D11, BN2D41, TG1D11, TR1D41, LH1D11 and TN1D41 showed promising anti-microbial activity against different MDR bacteria. It is concluded that HPLC revealed the presence of DAPG at retention time 2.90 which inhibit the growth of MDR bacterial strains.
Development of Various Source-Based Learning Models (BeBAS) Character-Oriented Education in Science Learning in Junior High School of City of Makassar
Authors: Ramli Suaib , Bundu Patta , Anshari
Published: November 2021

The aim of this research was to collect empirical data on the need for integrating science learning at the junior high school level, to develop a multi-source-based learning model (BeBAS) in character education-oriented science learning that is valid for junior high school students, and to develop an education-oriented multi-source based learning model (BeBAS) practical and effective character in science learning for junior high school students. This project is classified as research and development (Research and Development) since it focuses on the investigation of goods in the context of a multi-source-based learning model (BeBAS) geared towards character education in science learning. The Four-D model was used in this study as the production model. This model's design process consists of four stages: describe, design, create, and disseminate. This study was carried out at SMP Negeri 1 Makassar. The result of this research will be a model book that includes: (1) the rationality of the multi-source-based learning model (BeBAS) oriented towards character education, and (2) the ideas that favor the multi-source based learning model (BeBAS) oriented towards character education. (3) guidelines for implementing a multi-source learning model based on character education (BeBAS), and (4) the components of the multi-source learning model (BeBAS) oriented towards character education and learning tools with a character education-oriented multi-source learning model (BeBAS) in the form of Student Book, Student Worksheet, Learning Implementation Plan that has gone through stages (1) expert validation, (2) revision based on validator assessments, suggestions.
Micro-environments in Libraries for Young Children
Authors: Polyzou Stamoulia , Zygouris Nikos , Botsoglou Kafenia , Stamoulis George I. , Vavougios Denis
Published: November 2021

Most public libraries, small, medium, or large, offer a variety of services, facilities and amenities to their audience, depending on the assigned functions. The ideal size of space for children in public libraries cannot be calculated according to the population that it will serve, as is often the case with school libraries, but based on the activities to be developed and the characteristics of particular characteristics of childhood. Therefore, emphasis must be given primarily on the qualitative and secondarily on the quantitative characteristics of the children’s library physical environment. This paper presents answers on some basic questions. Do Public Libraries provide special space arrangements for children and their families in their establishments? Are Children Libraries “reading-rooms” suitably designed and furnished as to provide the necessary areas for reading, relaxing, playing or creating? Observations in several library facilities revealed some interesting findings concerning Children’s Library environments.
Perceptions towards Government Communication Strategies on COVID-19 Vaccination in Kenya
Authors: Aswani Daniel Robert
Published: November 2021

Kenya, like most countries in the world, continues to battle with the effects of the novel coronavirus (nCoV) popularly known as COVID-19. The rise in infections cannot be compared with a paltry 3% of the population that is fully vaccinated – a concern that puts the blame squarely on the way government has communicated on vaccine uptake. While there is an appreciation of constraining factors such as vaccine nationality ‘wars’, it is disturbing that where vaccines are availed, there remains anecdotal evidence on what spurs the hesitancy to take up vaccine in Kenya. This study sought to establish what drives the hesitancy in vaccine uptake by exploring the perceptions of COVID-19 survivors towards the communication strategies utilized by government to urge Kenyans to get vaccinated. The social influence theory provided a lens for understanding this phenomenon. Government communication strategies are competing with many voices that either deny the form of existence of the virus and hence refute the place of vaccines, or speak of the inefficiency of the vaccine, or create conspiracies around the use of vaccines. Good communication strategies seem to be the missing link in spurring the take up of COVID-19 vaccines and pushing the population to herd immunity. Only then, can the country encourage socio-economic development. This study answered research questions that explore problems, prospects, and perspectives that COVID-19 survivors (n=10) had towards the government communication strategies. The study took a phenomenological approach utilizing lived experiences of the survivors (5 now fully vaccinated and 5 are yet vaccinated). Explicated data was presented in themes. Participants noted use of different government communication strategies such as publicized vaccination of senior government officials; use of influencers; and use of media briefings. Based on findings and personal reflections, government communication strategies used by the government were reactive, pompous (or ignorant), and/or contradictory.
Suspected contrast-induced nephropathy in three sequential patients undergoing computed tomography angiography and transarterial embolization for nonresectable neoplasia
Authors: Griffin Maureen A. , Culp William T. N. , Palm Carrie A. , Poppenga Robert H.
Published: November 2021

CASE DESCRIPTION

During the same week, 3 sequential patients (a 10-year-old 8.7-kg spayed female poodle cross [dog 1], 13-year-old 2.6-kg spayed female domestic longhair cat, and 13-year-old 9.0-kg castrated male mixed-breed dog [dog 2]) underwent CT-angiography (day 0) and transarterial embolization (day 1) for nonresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (n = 2) or prostatic carcinoma (1).

CLINICAL FINDINGS

Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) was suspected in all animals on the basis of higher serum creatinine concentrations after contrast medium administration (exposure), compared with baseline concentrations before exposure, consistent with CIN definitions. The total dose of contrast medium was < 3 mL/kg for each exposure. For all 3 patients, creatinine concentration peaked at a median of 3 days (range, 2 to 3 days) after the first exposure (day 0), and the median absolute and relative increases in creatinine concentration after exposure (vs baseline concentrations before exposure) were 2.9 mg/dL (range, 2.2 to 3.7 mg/dL) and 410% (range, 260 to 720%), respectively.

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME

The patients received individually tailored supportive care for acute kidney injury. Serum creatinine concentrations began to improve at a median of 4 days (range, 3 to 4 days) and returned to within reference limits at a median of 7 days (range, 3 to 13 days) following initial exposure.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

CIN should be considered as a potential complication following IV administration of contrast medium. Short-term outcome following CIN can be excellent with supportive care.
Procedural description and prospective evaluation of short-term outcome for the use of prostatic artery embolization in dogs with carcinoma of the prostate
Authors: Culp William T. N. , Johnson Eric G. , Giuffrida Michelle A. , Palm Carrie A. , Skorupski Katherine A. , Burton Jenna H. , Rebhun Robert B. , Willcox Jennifer L. , Kent Michael S. , Rodriguez Carlos O. , Glaiberman Craig B.
Published: November 2021

OBJECTIVE

To describe the procedure of prostatic artery embolization (PAE) in dogs with prostatic carcinoma and to evaluate the short-term outcome for treated dogs.

ANIMALS

20 client-owned dogs with prostatic carcinomas between May 2014 and July 2017.

PROCEDURES

In this prospective cohort study, dogs with carcinoma of the prostate underwent PAE with fluoroscopic guidance. Before and after PAE, dogs underwent CT and ultrasonographic examinations of the prostate, and each owner completed a questionnaire about the dog's clinical signs. Results for before versus after PAE were compared.

RESULTS

Prostatic artery embolization was successfully performed in all 20 dogs. Tenesmus, stranguria, and lethargy were significantly less common 30 days after PAE (n = 2, 1, and 0 dogs, respectively), compared with before PAE (9, 10, and 6 dogs, respectively). Median prostatic volume was significantly less 30 days after PAE (14.8 cm3; range, 0.4 to 48.1 cm3; interquartile [25th to 75th percentile] range, 6.7 to 19.5 cm3), compared with before PAE (21.7 cm3; range, 2.9 to 77.7 cm3; interquartile range, 11.0 to 35.1 cm3). All dogs had a reduction in prostatic volume after PAE, with a median prostatic volume loss of 39.4% (95% CI, 20.3% to 59.3%).

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Prostatic artery embolization was associated with decreased prostate volume and improved clinical signs in this cohort. The short-term response to PAE appears promising, and evaluation of the long-term impact on survival time is needed.
Veterinarians' perceptions of COVID-19 pandemic–related influences on veterinary telehealth and on pet owners' attitudes toward cats and dogs
Authors: Dubin Rachel J. , Angliss Gillian , Eng Curtis , Cisneros Trinidad , Griffon Dominique
Published: November 2021

OBJECTIVE

To gather and evaluate veterinarians' perspectives about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the use of veterinary telehealth and on cat owners' versus dog owners' attitudes toward transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from their pets.

SAMPLE

93 respondent veterinarians (47 in primary care practice and 46 in specialty practice).

PROCEDURES

An online survey was conducted between June 15 and July 15, 2020, and included 21 questions concerning demographics, use of telehealth before and after the onset of the pandemic (before March 15, 2020, and between March 15 and June 15, 2020, respectively), changes in caseloads, and perception of clients' concerns about potential for transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from pets. Reported zip codes informed the collection of census data.

RESULTS

The level of poverty was significantly lower in zip code areas for respondents who reported telehealth services were (vs were not) offered before the pandemic. The percentage of respondents who reported their practice offered telehealth services increased from 12% (11/93) before the pandemic to 38% (35/93) between March 15 and June 15, 2020. Although most respondents reported owner-expressed concerns over SARS-CoV-2 virus transmission from their pets, most also reported increased caseloads, seeing newly adopted pets, and few discussions of surrender of pets for reasons related to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Findings indicated that caseloads increased and telehealth services expanded during the pandemic but that there was no evidence of differences in respondent-reported owner concern for SARS-CoV-2 virus transmission from cats versus dogs.
Effect of Chicken Manure-Based Fertiliser on Bacterial Communities and Diversity of Tomato Endosphere Microbiota
Authors: Haq Hafeez Ul , Li Ye , Jin Lingyue , Zhang Ting , Cheng Linjie , Li Zhe , Tian Baoyu
Published: November 2021

The frequent use of chemical fertiliser produces harmful effects on the soil ecosystem. Therefore, biocompatible methods are used to improve plant health and production through natural fertiliser or plant beneficial microorganisms. This study aims to investigate the effect of amended chicken manure-based natural fertiliser on bacterial communities and plant beneficial bacteria of tomato endosphere microbiome using the high throughput 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. The results showed Proteobacteria (89.4 ± 4.7% to 86.7 ± 3.9%), Actinobacteria (6.03 ± 2.9% to 3.56 ± 2.1%), and Firmicutes (3.34 ± 1.3% to 0.59 ± 0.3%) as the dominant bacterial phyla of tomato endophytic microbiome. Pseudomonas and Bacillus were the most abundant identifiable genera in the chicken manure root (CMR) (amended manure treatments) sample. There was no significant difference in alpha bacterial diversity (Shannon index: p = 0.48) and species richness (Chao 1: p = 0.43) between control original root (OR) and CMR. However, the distribution of the dominant phyla was mainly affected by manure fertilisation. The non-metric multidimensional scaling (NMDS) and PCoA of beta diversity analysis suggested a significant separation in bacterial communities of tomato endophytes between CMR and OR. The most differently abundant bacterial taxa belong to Bacteroidetes in the OR group, whereas the beneficial bacterial communities of Actinobacteria and Firmicutes were more abundant in the CMR group. Therefore, the chicken manure application can significantly affect bacterial communities of tomatoes´ root endophytic microbiome and effectively improve the abundance of the beneficial microbes as biofertilisers.
Canal configuration of maxillary premolars in Cukurova population: A CBCT analysis
Authors: Evlice Burcu , Duyan Hazal
Published: November 2021

Background/Aim: Aim of this study was to evaluate the anatomy of root-canal systems and numbers of permanent maxillary premolars' roots and canals, using cone-beam computed tomography scans. Material and Methods: In this retrospective and observational study, maxillary right/left and first/second premolars of patients who were screened with cone-beam computed tomography for various reasons in a Turkish dental school, were examined. Evaluated parameters were age, gender, canal configuration (Vertucci classification) and numbers of roots and canals. Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. Results: A total of 1086 maxillary premolars including 555 first premolars and 531 second premolars were examined in 331 patients (186 female, 145 male). Presence of two roots was shown in 75% of first premolars. 76.3% of second premolars were found to have a single root. Most common canal configuration was type IV (73.2%) for first premolars and type II (32.4%) for second premolars. There was a significant relationship between gender and numbers of first and second premolars' roots and canals. Conclusions: High heterogeneity of maxillary premolar root-canal system anatomy should be considered during endodontic treatment.
Accidental injection of EDTA instead of anesthesia solution during root canal treatment: Case report
Authors: Eskibağlar Mehmet , Kaya Sadullah , Yüzer Güney , Güler Ridvan , Akin Tartuk
Published: November 2021

Background/Aim: Many irrigation solutions are used during root canal treatment. It is unacceptable to confuse irrigation solutions with anesthetic solution and inadvertently inject the patient. After such an error, local and systemic serious complications can be seen in the patient. The purpose of this case report is to show how careless use of etilendiamin tetraacedic acid (EDTA) can result in important complications, and offer some treatment methods for curing symptoms resulting from such complications. Case Report: A 17% EDTA solution, was inadvertently injected in the buccal mucosa of a 20-year-old male during routine root canal treatment. Severe pain, bleeding and mucosal swelling occurred shortly after the injection. Irrigation with saline was performed by sliding the mucoperiosteal flap at the injection site. Then the flap was sutured primary. At the control one week later, there were no areas of necrosis in the patient, but ecchymosis occurred. Decalcified areas were not detected in dental volumetric tomography examination. Conclusions: The dentists must apply the precautions of EDTA irrigation solution during the root canal treatment and manage the treatment of this clinical complication.
PLURALISME PADA MASA BALI KUNO ABAD IX-XIV BERDASARKAN REKAMAN ARKEOLOGI
Authors: Srijaya I Wayan , Prawirajaya R Kadek Dedy
Published: November 2021

Pluralism is a diction that is used to express diversity, a reality that exists in this archipelago. It is an idea or view of life that recognizes and accepts the existence of pluralism or diversity in a community group. This plurality is represented by differences in terms of religions/beliefs, ethnicities, races, customs, languages, and cultures. Archaeological remains dating from the Hindu Buddhist era in Bali provide information on this diversity. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explain the diversity that is reflected in the archaeological records. The method used is observation, literature study, and qualitative analysis. Archaeological records dating from the IX to XIV century AD in Bali, both in the artifactual and textual indicate that Balinese people can live in harmony amidst differences. Different beliefs do not cause social tensions in society. Based on the existing archaeological records, Balinese people have shown diversity since the IX century AD. This diversity was maintained and nurtured by the rulers at that time so that tolerance was built between people of different religions/beliefs. Pluralisme merupakan diksi yang digunakan untuk menyatakan keberagaman, sebuah realita yang ada di bumi Nusantara ini. Pluralisme adalah suatu paham atau pandangan hidup yang mengakui dan menerima adanya kemajemukan atau keanekaragaman dalam suatu kelompok masyarakat. Kemajemukan tersebut direpresentasikan oleh adanya perbedaan dari sisi agama/ kepercayaan, suku, ras, adat istiadat, bahasa, dan budaya. Tinggalan arkeologi yang berasal dari masa Hindu Buddha di Bali memberikan informasi keberagaman tersebut. Oleh karena itu, tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan kemajemukan yang yang tercermin pada rekaman tinggalan arkeologi tersebut. Metode yang digunakan adalah observasi, studi pustaka, serta analisis kualitatif. Rekaman arkeologi yang berasal dari abad IX-XIV di Bali, baik yang berupa artefaktual dan tekstual mengindikasikan bahwa masyarakat Bali dapat hidup secara harmonis di tengah-tengah perbedaan. Perbedaan keyakinan yang dianut tidak menimbulkan ketegangan sosial di masyarakat. Berdasarkan rekaman arkeologi yang ada, masyarakat Bali telah menunjukkan kemajemukan sejak abad IX. Keberagaman ini terus dipelihara dan dipupuk oleh para penguasa ketika itu sehingga terbangun toleransi di antara masyarakat yang berlainan agama/kepercayaannya.
KESIAPAN SEKOLAH DAN SISWA TERHADAP PELAKSANAAN UNBK TINGKAT SMP SEDERAJAT TAHUN PELAJARAN 2019-2020
Authors: Meita Nisfil Maghfiroh , Fatoni Akmad Feri
Published: November 2021

Kesiapan pelaksanaan UNBK tidak hanya tentang sarana dan prasarana saja, kesiapan siswa kelas IX juga harus diperhatikan. Kesiapan siswa dari segi internal siswa juga dapat mempengaruhi hasil UNBK. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui: 1) Kesiapan sekolah terhadap pelaksanaan UNBK tingkat SMP sederajat Tahun Pelajaran 2019-2020 di Kecamatan Talango; dan 2) Kesiapan siswa terhadap pelakasanaan UNBK SMP sederajat di Kecamatan Talango Tahun Pelajaran 2019-2020. Jenis penelitian yang akan dilakukan adalah kuantitatif. Penelitian dilakukan di Kecamatan Talango sedangkan penentuan sampel yaitu purposive sampling. Responden penelitian adalah 13 sekolah dan 100 siswa SMP sederajat kelas IX di Kecamatan Talango. Analisi data menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah kuesioner. Hasil dari penelitian yaitu a) Nilai signifikasi 0,000 < 0,05 artinya akrediatsi sekolah, komputer dan server, serta syarat teknis UNBK mempengaruhi secara simultan terhadap kesiapan sekolah melaksanakan UNBK. persentase sumbangan pengaruh akrediatsi sekolah, komputer dan server, serta syarat teknis terhadap kesiapan sekolah melaksanakan UNBK sebesar 96,1%; b) Nilai uji t paling besar yaitu 3,422. Artinya secara parsial syarat teknis UNBK memberikan pengaruh paling besar dibandingkan variabel lainnya; c) Nilai signifikasi 0,000 < 0,05 artinya persiapan belajar, persiapan mental, dan persiapan respon mempengaruhi secara simultan terhadap kesiapan siswa melaksanakan UNBK. Persentase sumbangan pengaruh persiapan belajar, persiapan mental, dan persiapan respon terhadap kesiapan siswa melaksanakan UNBK sebesar 71,1%; dan d) Nilai uji t paling besar yaitu 4,101. Artinya secara parsial persiapan respon memberikan pengaruh paling besar dibandingkan variabel lainnya.
Kolaborasi multi-stakeholder pada praktik corporate social responsibility dalam penanganan sampah di Desa Pengarengan Kabupaten Cirebon
Authors: Harlyandra Yorri , Kafaa Kafa Abdallah
Published: November 2021

Sebagai salah satu perusahaan yang bergerak dibidang produksi pemanfaatan sumber daya alam, PT. Cirebon Electric Power (CEP) telah melaksanakan berbagai program Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), salah satunya ialah kegiatan penanganan sampah di Desa Pengarengan, Kabupaten Cirebon melalui kelompok Penggerak Wisata Pengarengan (PESPA). Program ini menjadi penting untuk dilihat dikarenakan memiliki keunikan tersendiri, yakni keberadaan multi-stakeholder di sana yang ikut berperan aktif dan berkolaborasi dalam mengupayakan keberhasilan kegiatan tersebut, mengingat persoalan sampah di sana cukup meresahkan masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif-deskriptif yang dipadukan dengan teori implementasi CSR dan kerja sama multi-stakeholder. Data penelitian diperoleh melalui tiga tahap, yakni observasi, wawancara, dan focus group discussion. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran multi-stakeholder yang terlibat dalam kegiatan penanganan sampah ini antara lain: PT. CEP sebagai inisiator, enabler, mentor, dan controller; kelompok Formas PL sebagai implementer dan controller; Pemerintah Desa Pengarengan sebagai regulator dan controller; kelompok PESPA sebagai implementer; tokoh masyarakat sebagai enabler dan controller, dan; DLH Kabupaten Cirebon sebagai regulator dan sekaligus implementer. Namun demikian, kegiatan ini juga memiliki tantangannya tersendiri, yakni mengupayakan adanya konsistensi para stakeholder yang terlibat dan perlunya inovasi-inovasi pengembangan, seperti pemanfaatan sampah plastik menjadi berbagai macam kerajinan atau sampah organik menjadi pupuk kompos.
Tinjauan Pelaksanaan Pelepasan Informasi Medis Ke Pihak Ke-3 Di RS PMC Tahun 2021
Authors: Aisy Rihha Datul , Trisna Wen Via
Published: November 2021

Pelepasan informasi medis adalah data rekam medis yang diminta oleh pasien, dokter dan tenaga kesehatan, atau pihak ketiga seperti untuk asuransi, pendidikan dan kepolisian. Di RS PMC, diketahui bahwa pelepasan informasi medis sudah berjalan, permintaan diajukan kebagian marketing, belum adanya formulir persetujuan pelepasan informasi medis, dan belum adanya SOP. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persentase kelengkapan resume medis serta mengetahui pelaksanaan dan SOP pelepasan informasi medis kepihak ke-3 yaitu pada pendidikan, asuransi, dan kepolisian.

Metode penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian dilakukan di RS PMC pada bulan November 2020 – April 2021. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Pengolahan data dengan teknik non-statistik. Analisa data dilakukan dengan pengumpulan, reduksi, penyajian, dan kesimpulan.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rata-rata persentase kelengkapan resume medis pada identifikasi pasien adalah 95,2%, pada catatan penting 65,9%, dan autentifikasi 99,7%. Dari hasil tersebut dapat diketahui kualitas pengisian resume medis pada identifikasi pasien yaitu baik, pada catatan penting yaitu cukup, dan autentifikasi yaitu baik. Di RS PMC belum terdapat SOP tentang pelepasan informasi medis kepihak ke-3, serta sudah memiliki alur pelaksanaan yang baik.

Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah kualitas pengisian resume medis pada identifikasi pasien yaitu baik, pada catatan penting yaitu cukup, dan autentifikasi yaitu baik. Dalam  pelaksanaan pelepasan informasi medis belum mempunyai SOP, alur pelaksanaan sudah berjalan sesuai standar. Sarannya adalah rumah sakit membuat SOP untuk pelepasan informasi medis kepihak ke-3, membuat rekapan permintaan pelepasan, membuat surat balasan penelitian, menambah syarat pada asuransi.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF LOGISTICS ACTIVITY IN POULTRY ENTERPRISES
Authors:   Uman National University of Horticulture, Zhmudenko Viktoriia , Dlugoborska Lyudmyla ,   Uman National University of Horticulture
Published: November 2021

The article considers the strategic guidelines of the logistics activities of poultry enterprises. It is noted that the strategies of minimizing logistics costs and investing in the logistics network, maximizing and improving logistics services, maximizing income and profits, increasing the competitive advantages of the enterprise, logistics outsourcing are the most widely used logistics strategies. It is proved that the purpose of creating a logistics system is to harmonize the interests of producers, suppliers and consumers. It is established that an important factor in improving the strategic activities of the enterprise is the introduction of the principles of distribution logistics. This concept involves the use of a systematic approach and integrated planning, as well as management of the entire flow of feed, materials, breeding and commercial poultry products in various areas from suppliers, through manufacturers of breeding and breeding products, distribution centers, to the final individual and corporate consumers of poultry products. The main stages of the business process of integration of a poultry enterprise in the supply chain are schematically shown. The necessity of introduction of new, more progressive forms of service in the process of goods movement can be achieved. The need to use regional distribution centers of poultry enterprises in the supply chain, which will significantly reduce the cost of delivery of their products through the formation of optimal transport batches of products from different manufacturers, its packaging and labeling.
IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF SHIPPING COMPANIES: ACCOUNTING ASPECT
Authors:   Odessa National Maritime University, Oneshko Svitlana , Poіdо Оlena ,   Odessa National Maritime University
Published: November 2021

In the researched identified features of services of ship management companies and it is proved that the modern model of commercial management can effectively exist only in the presence of complex system of such tools as estimation and the account of navigation, actual calculations of results of navigation, calculation of full loading, consultation of the shortest routes for the vessel, crew hire calculation, control of accounts and cash from charterers, efficiency analysis in the form of an equivalent time charter for any required period. According to the criterion of efficiency of results of activity the systematization is carried out and the estimation of the basic external and internal factors which the company on management of courts faces is given. It is determined that the increase in investment and cash flow of the company complicates the accounting of business transactions and requires new approaches to the formation and accounting of data processing. The directions on increase of profitability of the companies on management of vessels are offered, namely: a choice of additional directions of activity (maintenance of port repair works, creation of additional specially equipped fleet); analysis of long-term charterers and selection of optimal organizational management structures, search for opportunities to maximize the strengths of companies, reduce the impact of weaknesses and threats. It is determined that an effective way to solve the identified problems in the study and increase the profitability of shipping companies is to purchase software products that provide effective management of remote production facilities, asset management and reduce the risk of local repairs and emergencies. The introduction of computerization from the standpoint of improving efficiency has the following positive consequences: minimization of management errors; increasing the efficiency of management decisions; strengthening office control over the maintenance of ships and the use of materials and spare parts; reduction of unproductive downtime of courts; optimization of ship's stocks and volumes of purchases, elimination of erroneous purchases; facilitating the certification of a shipping company in accordance with the requirements of the International Code for the Safe Management of Ships and for Pollution Prevention and in accordance with quality standards and reducing the duration of surveying of ships etc. Among the wide list of various software the software product BASSnet is allocated, its characteristics for achievement of the purpose of increase of efficiency are resulted.
FINANCIAL STATUS AND PROSPECTS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE OUTSOURCING ENTERPRISE
Authors:   Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, Batrak Olga , Flentei Nataliia ,   Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design
Published: November 2021

The current state of the national economy means that businesses need to constantly look for ways to improve their efficiency and find new ideas to address their shortcomings. The problem of improving the financial condition of the enterprise and finding ways to improve the financial condition of the enterprise is primarily related to the mechanism for assessing the financial condition of the enterprise. The study of the financial condition of the enterprise gives an advantage to the business entity among competitors, allows to identify shortcomings in the activities of the enterprise and to form methods to improve its activities. Both internal and external factors have a significant impact on the financial condition of the enterprise. Since the internal and external environment is constantly changing, so business is characterized by uncertainty. The article considers the specifics of the analysis of the financial condition and prospects of economic development of the outsourcing company. The author generalizes the concept of "financial condition of the enterprise" and substantiates the importance of a comprehensive study of its evaluation indicators. Based on the analysis of the financial condition of Corplex LLC identified promising ways of economic development of the studied outsourcing company.