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The Implementation of Modeling Technique on Social Skills of People With Mental Psychotic Disability
Authors: Firmansyah Cep Yoga , Luhpuri Dorang , Sukanda Rosyikin
Published: September 2020

Social skills are not the capacity that can be easily mastered by persons with mental disabilities; they endeavor to master and/-or regain control of these capacities. Having 2 persons with mental disabilities as case studies, the objective of this study is to improve social skills of those persons with disabilities in more stable mental condition. This research uses a quantitative approach with a single subject experimental research design utilizing multiple baseline cross subject model; two persons with mental disabilities having similar characteristics and behavior became respondents of the study. Data analysis has been conducted by means of graph making, descriptive statistics, and visual inspection. Furthermore, the research uses face validity for its test validation and inter-rater reliability (kappa coefficient) in the reliability test. The study shows that 4 (four) aspects of social skills of the two respondents has been increasing since the intervention started. The behavioral improvement can be seen in the aspects of their communication, people-to-people interaction, ways to cooperate, and motivation for doing daily activities. The post-interventionâ€™s (A2) measurement indicated that there was a decrease of behavioral frequency even though the number is still above the prior-intervention phase (A1). The decline was allegedly triggered by changes of activities of the two respondents.
Self Adjustment of Single Parent Mother In South Sulawesi - Indonesia
Authors: Sundayani Yana , Koswara Herry , Qadriansyah Qadriansyah
Published: September 2020

This research discussed about self-adjustment of single parent mother who lives in South Sulawesi Indonesia. The aim of the research was to obtain a description about self-adjustment of single parent mother in Indonesia, including: respondent characteristic, respondentâ€™s intellectual maturity, respondentâ€™s emotional, respondentâ€™s social maturity and respondentâ€™s responsibility. The research method used quantitaive method with descriptive approach. Data collection technique used questionnaire. The measurement toll used rating scale to show the mean score of all question from range one through four. The validity test of measurement toll conducted through face validity and realibity test used Alpha Cronbach. The result was analysed through quantitaive analysis. The result showed that single parent mother has low self adjustment viewed from three of four aspects which was measured about self adjustment namely; intellectual maturity and responsibility belong to the low category. While the emotional maturity aspect is in the high category. The results of needs analysis show the mother as a single parent requires knowledge and insight as a single parent, time management ability and socialization ability. Based on the need, a program called "Self Help Group" was proposed to improve single parent motherâ€™s adjustment. The program aimed to meet the increasing adjustment of single parent mother on aspects of intellectual maturity (mother insight as single parent), social maturity (socialization ability), responsibility (time management ability.
The Implementation of Behavioral Rehearsal Towards Activity of Daily Living Skill Enhancement of People with Intellectual Disability
Authors: Lase Justin Foera-era , Favourita Lina , Hartini RA Rini
Published: September 2020

Intellectual Disability Issues are family dependency in performing Activity of Daily Living (ADL). This research aims to know and examine the implementation of behavioral rehearsal to improve the ability of ADL to take care of AH, AJ, JS intellectual disability. The method used in this research is the method of action research with post-positivism social work research paradigm. Data collection techniques used were in-depth interviews, observation and documentation studies. Data source used is primary data source and secondary data source. The behavioral rehearsal application is carried out in accordance with the principle of action research that is participatory based on the stages of action research, therapy procedure, and involving the family in each stage of the activity. The results showed that the implementation of rehearsal behavioral increase the ability of ADL to take care of self AH, AJ, and JS. This shows an increase in the behavior of AH, AJ, JS in wearing clothes, wearing pants and wearing shoes. Additional stage of information in rehearsal behavioral is not relevant to intellectual disability. The practical implications of the results of this research indicated that the rehearsal behavioral application of intellectual disability should pay attention to three things: family involvement, repetition, and providing detailed and systematic instruction.
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP IN HANDLING OF STREET CHILDREN'S PROBLEMS IN SETIAMANAH DISTRICT CENTRAL CIMAHI SUBDISTRICT CIMAHI CITY
Authors: Esterilita Mari , Susilowati Ellya , Setianingsih Krisna Dewi
Published: September 2020

Handling the problem of street children in Kelurahan Setiamanah has not optimally synergized with the stakeholders in handling child problem. This study aims to photograph and develop collaborative partnerships in handling the problem of street children in Kelurahan Setiamanah, Kecamatan Cimahi Tengah, Kota Cimahi with research questions, namely how the initial conditions, how the development needs, how the development design, how the implementation and development design results, and how the improvement of design development partnership collaborative. this study focuses on aspects of network structure, commitment, trust, sharing of information, sharing of accountability / responsibility and access to resources. The research method used is qualitative method with action research design. Participants in the research are community, parents and street children, and organizational board. Data collection techniques are Focus Group Discussion, interview, observation and documentation study. The result of the research shows that the use of collaborative partnership can synergize the handling of street children in Setiamanah Village with the formation of network structure with Leading sector comes from local community, Commitment made Written through agreement pledge and agreed in Forum, Accountability sharing is done according to role and capacity of stakeholders, information sharing (Formal Meeting, Infrared Meeting, whatsapp Group. Access resources (capacity building of human resources).
IMPLEMENTATION OF MODELING TECHNIQUES ON SOCIAL SKILLS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Authors: Agiati R. Enkeu , Suhendar Suhendar
Published: September 2020

Social skills refer to the ability of people with intellectual disabilities in expressing emotions both verbally and non-verbally that can be accepted or responded to, as well as beneficial to themselves and others. The purpose of this study was to obtain an empirical overview and conduct analysts about: 1) Characteristics of respondents, 2) Overview of social skills before applying modeling techniques, and 3) Overview of social skills after modeling techniques. The method used is quantitative method with Single Subject Design (SSD). Data collection techniques used questionnaires, observation, and documentation studies. The source of this research data is primary and secondary sources. The sampling technique used is Simple Random Sample. The validity of the measuring instrument is to test the validity of the product moment technique, while the reliability test of the measuring instrument uses Alpha Cronbach's internal concistency analysis method. The analytical technique is quantitative. The results of the study show that the implementation of modeling techniques influences the social skills of people with intellectual disabilities.
THE IMPACT OF RELOCATION FROM SLUM TO SIMPLE RENTED FLATS ON THE HEALTH OF RESIDENTS AT KAMPUNG PULO
Authors: Syafruddin Pebrianto , Adi Isbandi Rukminto
Published: September 2020

This research discussed the impact of relocating from Kampung Pulo in East Jakarta that was exposed to the environment by the local government of the capital (DKI) Jakarta due to their initial condition occupying the slums on the Ciliwung River were often affected by flooding when the rainy season. The research also illustrated the impact of relocation on the health of Kampung Pulo residents in their environment, health facilities and reality they perceived. This research was a qualitative study presented descriptively. The results stated that there were changes, namely changes that occurred in the health condition of Kampung Pulo residents, when the flood felt the mud entered into their homes and the threat of diseases such as diarrhea, vomit and skin diseases aggravated by the condition of unavailability of sanitation, such as the availability of toilets and water needs and could be seen that many of their homes di not have such facilities. But after the relocation they got excellent sanitation and water proved in each unit of flats had a lavatory, raw water that can be cooked to be used to cook and drink, a sink as well as a clean and separate cooking place, other than that. This research could also see that the health level of Kampung Pulo residents increased, they were not suffering from any disease as suffered at Kampung Pulo, a fundamental change in their health.
THE IMPORTANCE OF ASSISTANT IN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT BASED ON BUSINESS ASSISTANCE: CASE STUDY ON WAHANA VISI INDONESIA ADP ECONOMIC PROGRAM, JATINEGARA
Authors: Aryanto Bangun Kuncoro Haryo , Fitriyah Fitriyah
Published: September 2020

This paper discusses that one way to overcome poverty is by effective economic development. Economic development with a charitable nuance is only a short-term solution and it is feared that it cannot sustainably overcome poverty. Therefore, an inclusive empowerment process is needed, one of which is an economic empowerment program by WVI in the form of economic assistance to present the independence of the community with small and medium enterprises. Through a qualitative study in this paper researchers tries to provide an overview of the role of assistant in empowerment activities. In empowerment, assistant acts as a change agent. There are three things that make WVI as an assistant play an important role in empowerment. Assistant have a role as enablers where they enable change by placing the community as the subject of change. The assistant also plays a role in improving business competence. Lastly, to create sustainable conditions, the assistant needs to initiate the formation of a social system in the community as a vehicle for independent problem solving.
THE EFFECT OF ADOLESCENT ATTITUDES ON KARANG TARUNA IN HANDLING PROBLEMS TOWARD ADOLESCENTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT PERIOD
Authors: Suharma Suharma , Rahman Ramli A , Syaodih Ernalia Lia , Sundayani Yana , Sutarsih Popon , Tungga Yeane EM
Published: September 2020

Adolescence is the most important development period for an individual, in fact, it is a period filled by changes and vulnerable to the emergence of the problems. Forum of Karang Taruna has a strategic role as a means of youth participation in an effort to make social adjustments so that they can deal with the problems encountered during life development. This research was conducted to gain a deep understanding and thorough about the influence of adolescent attitudes about the Karang Taruna on handling problems faced by youth in the development phase of their life. This research used a quantitative approach with a survey explanatory research population were teenagers aged 12 to 21 years. Measuring instrument research used a Likert scale. The technique of collecting data used questionnaires and documentation study. Data were analyzed using path analysis. Adolescent attitudes toward Karang Taruna have a significant effect on the involvement of adolescents in Karang Taruna activities. The amount of influence adolescent attitudes about the Karang Taruna on the involvement of adolescents in Karang Taruna amounted to 61.40%. The results also showed that the attitude of teenagers towards Karang Taruna has a significant influence on the Settlement of the problems faced by an adolescent in their life development through variable among adolescent involvement in Karang Taruna. The number of adolescent attitudes influences Karang Taruna through the involvement of adolescents in Karang Taruna on the handling of problems faced by an adolescent in the developmental period of their life amounted to 85.80%. Karang Taruna can be used as a means to develop the activity and creativity of adolescents in handling the problems encountered in the development phase of their life. However, there are six main problems faced by Karang Taruna including; (1) an inactive member; (2); a caretaker capacity in managing Karang Taruna; (3) there is no clear work programme; (4) The board of Karang Taruna inactivity; (5) the absence of funding sources; and (6) less variation in the activities of Karang Taruna that does not appeal to its members, especially for passive members.
SHIFTING CULTURE OF SEDULUR SIKEP SAMIN KARANGPACE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY ON TOOL SYSTEMS AND LIVING EQUIPMENTS
Authors: Qumariah Siti , Marwanti Theresia Martina
Published: September 2020

This research was intended to obtain a picture of shifting or changing in cultural aspects in Sedulur Sikep Samin Karangpace, Klopoduwur Village, Banjarejo District, Blora Regency, Central Java Province. The cultural aspects research consists of religious or belief system, tool system and living equipments, knowledge system, as livelihood and aspect of social system. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach through descriptive method. The informants in this research were an Elder of Sedulur Sikep Samin Karangpace, a follower of Samin ideology, the head of RT 01 and four residents of Klopoduwur Village who could provide information related to cultural change. Data collection techniques were done through in-depth interviews, observation, triangulation and documentation study. This data was tested for validity through a credibility test. The research results showed that the cultural shift in the aspects of tool systems and living equipments has experienced considerable change, this was marked by changes in the use of tools or equipment currently in using. Tools and living equipments that originally came from nature changed into more modern equipments and in a modern way too.
THE ROLE OF CHANGE AGENTS IN COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT USING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT): CASE STUDY AT DESA KALIABU, CENTRAL JAVA
Authors: Azzasyofia Mira , Adi Isbandi Rukminto , Aritonang Admiral Nelson
Published: September 2020

In achieved the development in rural area, there needs to be empowerment of the rural community. The success of rural community empowerment is determined by the existence of a capable change agents to help communities improve their own strength. Desa Kaliabu, Central Java became one of the villages that succeeded in community empowerment by the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) due to the existence of change agents. Methodically using qualitative research method, this study describes the role of change agents at Desa Kaliabu in community empowerment by the utilization of ICT. This study reveals that change agents in Desa Kaliabu have educational, technical, representational, and facilitative roles and skills. Educational roles are owned consisting of Consciousness-raising, informing, and training. The technical roles consist of the ability to use computers and financial control. Meanwhile the representational roles consist of advocacy, networking, and sharing knowledge and experience. While facilitative roles seen from the existence of personal communication, utilization of skill and resources, social animation, and mediation.
Book Reviews and Review Essay
Authors: Raphael Melissa , Magonet Dorothea , Smith Frank Dabba
Published: September 2020

Tony Bayfield, Being Jewish Today: Confronting the Real Issues, Bloomsbury Continuum, 2019, £18.99

Marika Henriques, The Hidden Girl: The Journey of a Soul, Shepheard-Walwyn Publishers Ltd., 2018, £25.00

Marc Saperstein, Agony in the Pulpit: Jewish Preaching in Response to Nazi Persecution and Mass Murder 1933–1945, Hebrew Union College Press, 2018, $95.00
Effects of Ferulic Acid and Angelica archangelica Extract (Feru-guard ®) on Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Prospective Trial
Authors: Kudoh Chiaki , Hori Tomokatsu , Yasaki Shunji , Ubagai Ryu , Tabira Takeshi
Published: September 2020

We conducted a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled prospective trial examining a supplement containing ferulic acid and Angelica archangelica extract (Feru-guard ®) for mild cognitive impairment (MCI). In the intention-to-treat population, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores were significantly better at 24 weeks ( p = 0.041) in the active group. In the per protocol population, MMSE was significantly better in the active group at 24 weeks ( p = 0.008), and mixed effect models for repeated measures (MMRM) showed significant difference ( p = 0.016). ADAS-Jcog was significantly better at 24 ( p = 0.035) and 48 weeks ( p = 0.015) in the active group, and MMRM was significant ( p = 0.031). Thus, Feru-guard ® may be useful for MCI.
The detection of Alternaria solani infection on tomatoes using ensemble learning
Authors: Ruszczak Bogdan , Smykała Krzysztof , Dziubański Karol
Published: September 2020

This paper presents a detection method of Alternaria solani in tomatoes. Several machine learning models were used to detect the pathogen, such as the implementation of decision trees and ensemble learning methods. The use of these methods requires the acquisition of large volumes of data and adequate preprocessing of this data. For the presented study the dataset of hyperspectral measurements of two varieties of tomatoes was used. Measurements were split into two groups: one inoculated with the Alternaria solani pathogen and the other one was treated as the reference. Measurements were taken by the spectroradiometer in consecutive measurement series. The main part of the study was the evaluation of the decision trees and the popular ensemble learning algorithms to select the most accurate one. After subsequent iterations of the training process and adjustment of hyperparameters, satisfactory accuracy results, equal to 0.987 for random forest, were obtained. This paper also covers the examination of the spectral range required for Alternaria solani identification. From several variants, the accuracy of models based on VIS and NIR spectral range was the closest to the accuracy obtained with the whole spectrum of measured absolute reflectance.
Diagnostic Performance of Novel Urine-Based mRNA Tests (Xpert and Urinary Metabolomics Markers Assay) for Bladder Cancer Detection in Patients with Hematuria
Authors: Elsawy Amr A. , Awadalla Amira , Maher Shaza , Ahmed Asmaa E. , Youssef Magdy M. , Abol-Enein Hassan
Published: September 2020

BACKGROUND:

Hematuria is the most frequent presenting symptom in the vast majority of bladder cancer (BC) patients. The current recommended evaluation of hematuria includes cross sectional imaging and cystoscopy with possible high negative results, expensive costs and substantial patient burden.

OBJECTIVES:

To validate novel urine-based mRNA-dependant tests; Xpert test and urinary metabolomics assay ( CRAT and SLC 25A20genes expression) for BC detection in patients with hematuria.

METHODS:

Patients presented with hematuria to our tertiary care hospital were evaluated by CT urogram and office white light cystoscopy with subsequent inpatient biopsy for positive findings. Voided precystoscopy urine samples were prospectively collected. Xpert test, assay of targeted urinary metabolomics and cytology, were performed. The tests characteristics presumably were calculated based on the ability to identify BC noninvasively.

RESULTS:

Between March 2018 and June 2019, 181 patients were included in the final analysis with mean (±SD) age 62 (±10) years with 168 (92.8%) males. Macroscopic hematuria was encountered in 153 (84.5%) patients with irritative bladder symptoms in 48 (26.5%) patients. BC was confirmed by cystoscopy/biopsy in 36 (19.9%) patients. The performance characteristics of Xpert alone (SN: 73%, SP: 83%, NPV: 92%, PPV: 52%) (AUC 0.84, 95% CI 0.75–0.93, p = 0.001), metabolomics assay alone (SN: 89%, SP: 93%, NPV: 97%, PPV: 78%) (AUC 0.91, 95% CI 0.85–0.98, p < 0.001) and combination of both test results (SN: 66%, SP: 98%, NPV: 92%, PPV: 97%) (AUC 0.83, 95% CI 0.74–0.93, p = 0.001) were notably superior to urine cytology (SN: 30%, SP: 84%, NPV: 83%, PPV: 33%) (AUC 0.58, 95% CI 0.47–0.69, p = 0.154) for BC prediction. Cystoscopy-negative patients (CNP) were followed-up for a median (range) 12 (2–19) months. Re-cystoscopy was done for 35 patients with persistent symptoms. BC was diagnosed in 6 patients. Xpert and urinary metabolomics results were observably positive in those 6 patients.

CONCLUSION:

Xpert test and assay of urinary metabolomics ( CRAT and SLC 25A20 genes expression) have the potential for BC detection in hematuria patients. These non invasive urine based tests can help prioritization of the use of invasive diagnostic tests in systems with long waiting times.
Hyperthermia Improves Solubility of Intravesical Chemotherapeutic Agents
Authors: Grimberg Dominic C. , Shah Ankeet , Tan Wei Phin , Etienne Wiguins , Spasojevic Ivan , Inman Brant A.
Published: September 2020

BACKGROUND:

Nearly 70% of all new cases of bladder cancer are non-muscle invasive disease, the treatment for which includes transurethral resection followed by intravesical therapy. Unfortunately, recurrence rates approach 50% in part due to poor intravesical drug delivery. Hyperthermia is frequently used as an adjunct to intravesical chemotherapy to improve drug delivery and response to treatment.

OBJECTIVE:

To assess the solubility profile of intravesical chemotherapies under varying conditions of pH and temperature.

METHODS:

Using microplate laser nephelometry we measured the solubility of three intravesical chemotherapy agents (mitomycin C, gemcitabine, and cisplatin) at varying physical conditions. Drugs were assessed at room temperature (23°C), body temperature (37°C), and 43°C, the temperature used for hyperthermic intravesical treatments. To account for variations in urine pH, solubility was also investigated at pH 4.00, 6.00, and 8.00.

RESULTS:

Heat incrementally increased the solubility of all three drugs studied. Conversely, pH largely did not impact solubility aside for gemcitabine which showed slightly reduced solubility at pH 8.00 versus 6.00 or 4.00. Mitomycin C at the commonly used 2.0 mg/mL was insoluble at room temperature, but soluble at both 37 and 43°C.

CONCLUSIONS:

Hyperthermia as an adjunct to intravesical treatment would improve drug solubility, and likely drug delivery as some current regimens are insoluble without heat. Improvements in solubility also allow for testing of alternative administration regimens to improve drug delivery or tolerability. Further studies are needed to confirm that improvements in solubility result in increased drug delivery.
Mutations in Non-Tumoral Human Urothelium: Disease Prelude or Epilogue?
Authors: Piedrafita Gabriel , Fernández Luis C. , Real Francisco X.
Published: September 2020

Bladder cancer is characterized by high rates of recurrence and multifocality, features which have commonly been associated with the colonization of widespread areas of non-neoplastic urothelium by mutant cells, a phenomenon known as field change. Whether mutant fields in the bladder arise from tumor cells or develop from the accumulation of somatic mutations followed by clonal expansions of non-transformed progenitor cells during lifetime remains unanswered. In this issue, Strandgaard et al. perform a deep-sequencing analysis of paired samples of tumor and histologically normal-appearing urothelium from four patients with advanced bladder cancer. By using a careful validation process, they report several mutations exclusive of normal, non-neoplastic tissue, suggesting that multiple fields precede (or develop independently from) the disease. Here, we discuss the main results from this work and elaborate on the biological implications and open questions in the context of normal somatic clonal evolution and cancer risk. We finish providing some general guidelines for future experiments to resolve the role of field changes in bladder carcinogenesis and its possible clinical relevance.
The effect of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and its treatment on clot microstructure: Are they thrombogenic?
Authors: Pillai Suresh , Davies Gareth , Lawrence Matthew , Whitley Janet , Stephens Jeffrey , Williams Phylip Rhodri , Morris Keith , Evans Phillip Adrian
Published: September 2020

BACKGROUND: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a medical emergency with a high mortality rate and is associated with severe metabolic acidosis and dehydration. DKA patients have an increased risk of arterial and venous thromboembolism, however little is known about this metabolic derangement in the first 24 hours of admission and to assess its effect on coagulation. We therefore utilised a novel functional marker of clot microstructure (fractal dimension - df) to assess these changes within the first 24 hours. METHODS: Prospective single centre observational study to demonstrate whether the tendency of blood clot formation differs in DKA patients. RESULTS: 15 DKA patients and 15 healthy matched controls were recruited. Mean df in the healthy control group was 1.74±0.03. An elevated df of 1.78±0.07 was observed in patients with DKA on admission. The mean pH on admission was 7.14±0.13 and the lactate was 3.6±2.0. df changed significantly in response to standard treatment and was significantly reduced to 1.68±0.09 (2–6& h) and to 1.66±0.08 at 24& h (p < 0.01 One-way ANOVA). df also correlated significantly with lactate and pH (Pearson correlation coefficient 0.479 and –0.675 respectively, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: DKA patients at presentation have a densely organising less permeable thrombogenic clot microstructure as evidenced by high df. These structural changes are due to a combination of dehydration and a profound metabolic acidosis, which was reversed with treatment. These changes were not mirrored in standard clinical markers of thromboge-nicity.
Fast neutron measurements with solid state detectors at pulsed spallation sources
Authors: Cazzaniga C. , Rebai M. , García Alía R. , Fernandez-Martinez P. , Cecchetto M. , Kastriotou M. , Tardocchi M. , Frost C.D.
Published: September 2020

Fast neutron measurements have been performed with silicon and diamond detectors at nTOF, ChipIr, and CHARM facilities. The detectors have been used in pulse mode; the deposited energy and time stamp is measured event by event for each signal above threshold. The pulsed nature of the spallation sources gives high instantaneous counting rates that dictate the use of a fast electronic chain including a current preamplifier and digital acquisition. The energy-dependent response functions of these detectors to fast neutrons can be extracted from nTOF data using time-of-flight to provide energy tagging. These measured response functions can then be used both to benchmark Monte Carlo simulations of the response functions and to interpret the measurements at ChipIR and CHARM, facilities used for the irradiation of microelectronics, where time-of-flight energy measurement at these neutron energies is not possible.
The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on People with Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Brown Ethan G. , Chahine Lana M. , Goldman Samuel M. , Korell Monica , Mann Emerald , Kinel Daniel R. , Arnedo Vanessa , Marek Kenneth L. , Tanner Caroline M.
Published: September 2020

Background: The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is poorly understood. Objective: To rapidly identify areas of need and improve care in people with PD during the COVID-19 pandemic, we deployed a survey to assess COVID-19 symptoms and the pandemic’s effect among those with and without COVID-19. Methods: People with and without PD participating in the online study Fox Insight (FI) were invited to complete a survey between April 23 and May 23, 2020. Among people reporting COVID-19 diagnoses, we compared symptoms and outcomes in people with and without PD. Among people not reporting COVID-19, we assessed access to healthcare and services and PD symptoms. Results: 7,209/9,762 active FI users responded (approximately 74% response rate), 5,429 people with PD and 1,452 without PD. COVID-19 diagnoses were reported by 51 people with and 26 without PD. Complications were more frequent in people with longer PD duration. People with PD and COVID-19 experienced new or worsening motor (63%) and nonmotor (75%) symptoms. People with PD not diagnosed with COVID-19 reported disrupted medical care (64%), exercise (21%), and social activities (57%), and worsened motor (43%) and non-motor (52%) symptoms. Disruptions were more common for those living alone, with lower income and non-White race. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with wide-ranging effects on people with PD, and certain groups may be at particular risk. FI provides a rapid, patient-centered means to assess these effects and identify needs that can be used to improve the health of people with PD.
Implementation and impacts of the Substantial Gainful Activity Project demonstration in Minnesota
Authors: Kehn Matthew , Honeycutt Todd
Published: September 2020

BACKGROUND: In 2015, the state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency in Minnesota was one of two agencies that implemented the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Project demonstration, whose innovations were designed to improve employment outcomes of nonblind VR clients receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. OBJECTIVE: To present findings on the implementation experiences and the impacts the innovations had on service and employment outcomes. METHODS: The evaluation involved qualitative and quantitative methods from an office-level randomization design. Using interview and administrative data, we assessed implementation and impacts on service pacing, client engagement, and employment. RESULTS: Clients at treatment sites experienced shorter times for developing an individualized plan for employment and were less likely to drop out of services early, but the intervention had no impacts on employment or earnings. As a result of the intervention, agency leadership and staff changed their perceptions of the initial plan for employment, the value of site-based job placement staff, and Social Security Administration benefits knowledge. CONCLUSIONS: The SGA Project innovations generated positive impacts on key service delivery and client outcomes. Evaluation findings and staff experiences in implementing the innovations suggest a number of implications for other VR agencies interested in adopting features of the SGA Project innovations.
Nutritional assessment in patients with Parkinson’s disease: The nutri-park study
Authors: Gatti S. , Carugi M. , Palermo V. , Casellato C. , Gambini C. , Zuin M. , Priori A. , Cova I.
Published: September 2020

BACKGROUND:

Several studies have found a link between nutritional status and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD).

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of our study was to assess both nutritional status and dietary habits of PD patients with respect to controls and to compare disease progression in relation to dietary habits, such as protein distribution diet (PRD) adherence.

METHODS:

We collected anthropometric measurements, Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) score, dietary habits, micro- and macronutrients intakes, body composition by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), muscle strength and gait speed of 66 PD patients and 58 controls (40 healthy controls and 18 subjects with essential tremor). Clinical scales and progression indexes were recorded in PD group.

RESULTS:

No significant differences emerged between PD and controls in anthropometric and BIA measurements; a comparable dietary intake between the two groups was recorded. Sarcopenia and dynapenia were comparable between the two groups. PD resulted more at risk of malnutrition than controls to MNA, only three patients and one control were malnourished. A notable inverse correlation was observed between MNA and PD Questionnaire 8. PD following a PRD showed a slower progression index.

CONCLUSION:

Nutritional status of PD patients is not so different from elderly controls. PRD is recommended for patients with PD.
Prestroke statin use enhances collateralization in acute ischemic stroke patients
Authors: Zhu Jiaying , Ma Mengmeng , Fang Jinghuan , Bao Jiajia , Dong Shuju , Chen Ning , Guo Yijia , He Li
Published: September 2020

Background:

Statin therapy has been shown to be effective in the prevention of ischemic stroke. In addition, recent studies have suggested that prior statin therapy could lower the initial stroke severity and improve stroke functional outcomes in the event of stroke. It was speculated that prestroke statin use may enhance collateral circulation and result in favorable functional outcomes.

Objective:

The aim of the study was to investigate the association of prestroke statin use with leptomeningeal collaterals and to determine the association of prestroke statin use with stroke severity and functional outcome in acute ischemic stroke patients.

Methods:

We prospectively and consecutively enrolled 239 acute ischemic stroke patients with acute infarction due to occlusion of the middle cerebral artery within 24 h in the neurology department of West China Hospital from May 2011 to April 2017. Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) imaging was performed for all patients to detect middle cerebral artery thrombus; regional leptomeningeal collateral score (rLMCS) was used to assess the degree of collateral circulation; the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) was used to measure stroke severity at admission; the modified Rankin scale (mRS) was used to measure outcome at 90 days; and premorbid medications were recorded. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed.

Results:

Overall, 239 patients met the inclusion criteria. Fifty-four patients used statins, and 185 did not use statins before stroke onset. Prestroke statin use was independently associated with good collateral circulation (rLMCS > 10) (odds ratio [OR], 4.786; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.195–19.171; P = 0.027). Prestroke statin use was not independently associated with lower stroke severity (NIHSS score≤14) (OR, 1.955; 95% CI, 0.657–5.816; p = 0.228), but prestroke statin use was independently associated with favorable outcome (mRS score≤2) (OR, 3.868; 95% CI, 1.325–11.289; P = 0.013).

Conclusions:

Our findings suggest that prestroke statin use was associated with good leptomeningeal collaterals and clinical outcomes in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients presenting with occlusion of the middle cerebral artery. However, clinical studies should be conducted to verify this claim.
Deformable registration and region-of-interest image reconstruction in sparse repeat CT scanning
Authors: Adelman Zeev , Joskowicz Leo
Published: September 2020

BACKGROUND:

Repeat CT scanning is ubiquitous in many clinical situations, e.g. to follow disease progression, to evaluate treatment efficacy, and to monitor interventional CT procedures. However, it incurs in cumulative radiation to the patient which can be significantly reduced by using a region of interest (ROI) and the existing baseline scan.

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a high-quality reconstruction of a ROI with a significantly reduced X-ray radiation dosage that accounts for deformations.

METHODS:

We present a new method for deformable registration and image reconstruction inside an ROI in repeat CT scans with a highly reduced X-ray radiation dose based on sparse scanning. Our method uses the existing baseline scan data, a user-defined ROI, and a new sparse repeat scan to compute a high-quality repeat scan ROI image with a significantly reduced radiation dose. Our method first performs rigid registration between the densely scanned baseline and the sparsely scanned repeat CT scans followed by deformable registration with a low-order parametric model, both in 3D Radon space and without reconstructing the repeat scan image. It then reconstructs the repeat scan ROI without computing the entire repeat scan image.

RESULTS:

Our experimental results on clinical lung and liver CT scans yield a mean × 14 computation speedup and a × 7.6-12.5 radiation dose reduction, with a minor image quality loss of 0.0157 in the NRMSE metric.

CONCLUSION:

Our method is considerably faster than existing methods, thereby enabling intraoperative online repeat scanning that it is accurate and accounts for position, deformation, and structure changes at a fraction of the radiation dose required by existing methods.
Muslim Apocalyptic Consciousness: Representation of Imam al-Mahdi (a.s) in Literature
Authors: War Tasleem
Published: September 2020

The concept of apocalypse is well established in all the major religions of the world, be they Semitic religions (which include, Judaism, Christianity and Islam) or Hinduism. The underlying idea behind the concept in all the religions remains the same, that is, the world will come to an end. The end itself, which has been called the Judgment Day, Day of Resurrection, or the Day of Retribution or Reckoning will be preceded by some signs.  It has also been called the day of Apocalypse, the day when the whole world will be destroyed. One of the distinct forms of it is Muslim Apocalypse about which a lot has been written. However, the argument of the present research paper shall be to examine the concept of the Mahdi (a.s) primarily from the Shi’te Muslim point of view. The premise of the argument is that Shi’te argument or concept of the Mahdi (a.s) is far more substantial having a solid theoretical foundation than the other perspectives about it. No wonder, therefore, the concept of the Mahdi (a.s) has manifested itself in literature across cultures and ages. There are so many poets, primarily, Muslim poets who have highlighted this concept in their poetry and thus the research paper shall make an attempt to look at some of those poets and their understanding of it.
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Apresentação
Authors: Bortulucce Vanessa Beatriz
Published: September 2020

O oitavo número da Revista Lumen apresenta como tema de seu dossiê uma questão extremamente relevante para a contemporaneidade: “Educação humanizadora, cultura e política”. Os artigos e ensaios incluídos nesta seção apresentam importantes reflexões sobre as relações entre educação, sociedade, cultura e indivíduo, que certamente contribuirão para a ampliação do debate.
Editorial
Authors: Rodrigues Thiago
Published: September 2020

A Revista Lumen, fundada em 1994, durante anos cumpriu o importante papel de difundir a produção acadêmica no Brasil, dando espaço tanto aos professores do Centro Universitário Assunção – UNIFAI, instituição à qual está vinculada, quanto aos colaboradores externos. Foram mais de 30 números publicados desde então, dois a cada semestre. Todavia, a revista encerrou sua atividade no ano de 2009. Em 2011, com a ascensão da nova reitoria, representada pelo Magnífico Reitor Prof. Dr. Pe. Edélcio Serafim Ottaviani, houve a preocupação de resgatar este veículo de difusão do conhecimento acadêmico, bem como em estimular os professores da instituição à prática da pesquisa e da produção acadêmica de qualidade.
Apresentação
Authors: Maciel Alda Maria Coimbra Aguilar
Published: September 2020

Prezados/as leitores/as da CEB.Na abertura do o primeiro número de 2020, já contamos com artigos de diferentes áreas do conhecimento e um relato de experiência.Como informamos na seção "Notícias", nesse número, serão publicadas submissões para os cadernos da CEB (Física, Letramento Literário, Educação Profissional e Tecnológica (EPT) e Tecnologias).Uma vez que estamos trabalhando com publicações contínuas, outras submissões ainda serão incluídas nesse número.Excelentes reflexões!Profª. Drª. Alda Maria Coimbra Aguilar Maciel(Editora-gerente da Revista Cadernos de Educação Básica)
Meckel's diverticulum in animals and birds: An immuno-pathoclinical perspective
Authors: Gofur M.R.
Published: September 2020

Background: Meckel’s diverticulum (MD), also known as vitelline diverticulum, is a congenital anomaly found in animals and birds as an appendage of the small intestine with immuno-pathoclinical significance.
Methods: The author used PubMed and Medline search engines for articles containing terms such as Meckel's diverticulum, animals, birds, histopathology, complications and immune functions. From the abstracts of those articles, relevant articles were selected and reviewed them in detail. All the relevant major review articles and trials were included. The articles, which were available in full text English language, were selected. Additional articles were identified by a manual search of the references from the reviewed articles.
Results: MD is a vestigial remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct. MD is most commonly found in horses and swine and less common in ruminants, carnivores and aves. The gross morphology and location on small intestine varies species to species. Hereditary, breed, age and sex are the factors that influence the occurrence of MD in animals. Histologically the wall of the diverticulum is of the same construction as the small intestinal wall (mucosa, submucosa, muscular and serosa coats) with a few exceptions like lack of villi and has a large amount of aggregated lymphoid follicles in its tunica mucosae, and also its muscularis mucosae. MD is a novel lymphoepithelial organ in the birds because of its high amount of lymphoid tissue. It produces large number of plasma cells which are comparable to those of the gland of Harder. MD is not generally of great clinical importance, but it is occasionally involved in several pathoclinical complications like recurrent colic from impaction, the development of peritoneal adhesions and strangulations in animals.
Conclusion: The information included in the review regarding the development, prevalence, morphology, immunological and pathoclinical significance of Meckel’s diverticulum is supportive to prevent complications which will result in morbidity and mortality in animals and birds.
ОБЛИЧЧЯ СМЕРТІ: ТЕРОР ПОЛІЦІЇ БЕЗПЕКИ ТА СД ПРОТИ НАСЕЛЕННЯ ГЕНЕРАЛЬНОЇ ОКРУГИ «МИКОЛАЇВ»
Authors: Pogorielov Anatolii
Published: September 2020

Уперше детально розкривається структура і кадровий склад апарату Управління поліції безпеки та СД генеральної округи «Миколаїв», його роль у масштабному терорі проти цивільного населення регіону. Віднайдені конкретні прізвища співробітників керівного і рядового складу, які були ініціаторами чи безпосередньо причетними до арештів, катувань, конвоювання під час масових розстрілів і показових страт. Висвітлюються основні способи вербування, а також механізм створення розгалуженої агентурної мережі із місцевих колаборантів. Уточнені місця і процедура деяких страт єврейського і ромського населення. Вводяться до наукового обігу світлина другого шефа Управління поліції безпеки та СД генеральної округи «Миколаїв» штурмбанфюрера СС д-ра Леопольда Шпанна та фото інших співробітників нацистської спецслужби. Оприлюднено креслення місцерозташування основних будівель штаб-квартири поліції безпеки та СД у Миколаєві, схеми місць масових розстрілів. Складено поіменний список зондеркоманди, учасники якої займались ліквідацією слідів злодіянь співробітників досліджуваної окупаційної спецслужби в 1943–1944 рр. З’ясовано подальший маршрут руху співробітників поліції безпеки та СД після евакуації з Миколаїва в березні 1944 р.

Ключові слова: Миколаїв, поліція безпеки та СД, терор, цивільне населення, рух Опору, єврейське і ромське населення, колаборація, Голокост.
SELEKTIVE ERINNERUNG. DER ZWEITE WELTKRIEG IN DER UKRAINE IM HISTORISCHEN GEDÄCHTNIS DER RUSSLANDDEUTSCHEN
Authors: Petersen Hans-Christian
Published: September 2020

Der Zweite Weltkrieg stellt bis heute den zentralen Bezugspunkt jener Gruppe dar, die in der Forschung zumeist unter dem Begriff der «Russlanddeutschen» subsummiert wird. Insbesondere die kollektiven Zwangsumsiedlungen, die mit dem Erlass des Obersten Sowjets der UdSSR vom 28. August 1941 einsetzten und im Zuge derer bis Ende 1941 rund 900 000 Menschen nach Sibirien und Kasachstan umgesiedelt wurden und rund 150 000 Menschen durch Aussiedlung, Hunger oder Zwangsarbeit starben, bilden den Kern eines Opfernarrativs, das durch russlanddeutsche Verbände und ihnen nahe stehende Historiker*innen mit einem in hohem Maße emotional besetzten Absolutheitsanspruch vertreten wird. Das ist angesichts der leidvollen Erfahrung sehr verständlich, führt jedoch andererseits auch dazu, dass all jene Facetten der Geschichte ausgeblendet werden, die nicht dieser Interpretation entsprechen. Deutlich wird das an den ukrainischen Gebieten: Während die deutschsprachige Bevölkerung in der östlichen Ukraine von der stalinistischen Zwangsumsiedlungspolitik erfasst wurde, wirkte sie im Westen und den zentralen Teilen des Landes an der deutschen Besatzungs- und Vernichtungspolitik mit. Hier geht es mithin um die Frage der Ausmaße einer Täter-, und keiner Opfergeschichte. Ihre Erforschung weist zahlreiche Desiderate auf, und im «offiziellen», kulturellen Gedächtnis der Gruppe kommt sie bisher kaum vor.

In dem Beitrag wird die Entwicklung der russlanddeutschen Erinnerungsund Geschichtspolitik an die Zeit des Zweiten Weltkriegs in der Ukraine nachgezeichnet und einer kritischen Reflektion unterzogen werden. Es werden drei Gründe für die Entwicklung eines selektiven Erinnerns benannt: Die Geschichte der Landsmannschaft der Deutschen aus Russland, die gesetzliche Anerkennungspraxis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und die sowjetische Erfahrung der Menschen. Zugleich sind die Ereignisse des Zweiten Weltkriegs in der Ukraine in den  Familiengedächtnissen schwarzmeerdeutscher Familien bis heute sehr präsent. Dies wirft die Frage auf, wie ein vollständigeres, auch Widersprüche beinhaltendes Erinnern an den Zweiten Weltkrieg aussehen könnte. Hierzu werden abschließend Perspektiven einer Öffnung des russlanddeutschen kulturellen Gedächtnisses zur Diskussion gestellt.

Schlagwörter: Russlanddeutsche, Schwarzmeerdeutsche, Migration, Zweiter Weltkrieg, «Volksdeutsche», Kulturelles Gedächtnis, Selektive Erinnerung, Heterogenität.