bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A BILGATES DAN SI DIA (AWALI BIASAKAN CEGAH DIABETES DAN ATASI DIABETES)
Authors: Nuraeni Tating , Nisa Roifatun , Mardiah Laesya Nurhayatul , Iryani Linda , Khasanah Uswatun
Published: February 2021

Mayoritas masyarakat di Desa Lamaran Tarung berprofesi sebagai petani yang cenderung tidak terlalu memperhatikan pola hidup sehat khususnya pola makan. Hal ini menyebabkan tingginya penderita Diabetes Mellitus di desa tersebut. Program penyuluhan permasalahan kesehatan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan solusi atas permasalahan kesehatan tersebut di Desa Lamaran Tarung berlokasi di wilayah kerja UPTD puskesmas Cantigi, Kecamatan Cantigi- Kabupaten Indramayu. Pelaksanaan kegiatan ini menggunakan metode pendekatan dalam bentuk penyuluhan, demonstrasi pembuatan ramuan kopi biji rambutan serta observasi. Berdasarkan hasil pengabdian masyarakat yang telah dilakukan, masyarakat mampu mengetahui tentang penyakit Diabetes Mellitus, mencegah sekaligus memahami cara mengatasi penyakit tersebut dengan pendemostrasian kopi biji rambutan. Ramuan kopi biji rambutan ini efektif bagi semua masyarakat karena biaya yang lebih murah dan bahan yang lebih mudah untuk didapat.
Analisis Pengambilan Keputusan Taktis Pelaku UMKM (Usaha Mikro, Kecil Dan Menengah) Di Masa Pandemi Covid’19
Authors: Tatik Tatik
Published: February 2021

This study aims to analyze the tactical decisions of MSME actors during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The data used are primary data sourced from in-depth interviews and direct observation. Research respondents were 5 (five) MSME with different business fields. The results showed that the COVID-19 pandemic had several impacts on MSMEs, namely a decrease in turnover and operating profit, difficulty in distributing goods and uncollectible accounts. The tactical decisions taken by MSME players in order to maintain their business are the implementation of WFH (Work From Home) policies, cutting wages, cutting and delaying the payment of THR (Tunjangan Hari Raya), asking for relaxation and restructuring of bank credit, reducing the amount of production and making product innovations or service.

Keywords: Tactical Decisions, MSME, Pandemic Covid'19
ONLINE-BASED MARKETING MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION (Empirical Study of MSMEs in the Furniture Sector in Tasikmalaya)
Authors: Rinandiyana Lucky Radi , Badriatin Tine
Published: February 2021

The marketing problem is one of the problems that often arises by MSME business people. Where most MSME business people still rely on the marketing process by using old methods to introduce their business products while the recent economic growth is growing very rapidly, plus the support of advancing technology indirectly encourages furniture and furniture entrepreneurs to increase production. the lack of knowledge of MSME practitioners in using existing technology as promotional media certainly becomes an obstacle in the marketing process of MSME furniture production. Most of the SMEs in Jln Tamansari Gobras, Tasikmalaya City, only 70% understand and apply the concept of online-based marketing in introducing the results of furniture production, where MSMEs still use banners or banners for media promotion and sales management still using manual methods, so that sales reach very limited. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of online-based marketing management concepts in the development of online-based marketing management business and the role of online-based marketing implementation in increasing sales turnover in MSME furniture and furniture production in the village of Tamansari Gobras in Tasikmalaya City. This research uses a descriptive method. The results showed that Babakan Muncang Tamansari Gobras MSMEs, the City of Tasikmalaya had to increase their knowledge to do online marketing to increase their income without having to spend a lot of funds as capital which experienced a 3.8% decline in sales then to expand their market share by selling online. SMEs in the village of Babakan Muncang Tamansari Gobras in the City of Tasikmalaya are expected to implement online marketing management to bring reservations without having to come directly to the place of business.Keywords: Marketing,  Online Sales
MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF STRATEGY MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING TECHNIQUES ON COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AND ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE
Authors: Sugiyarti Listya , Asmilia Nur
Published: February 2021

This study aims to examine Managerial Performance as Strategic Management Accounting Technique for Competitive Advantage and Organization Performance in banking companies in the Tangerang region, Indonesia. In this study utilizing primary data in the form of questionnaires distributed to managers in banking companies in Tangerang region, Indonesia. This study applied Structure Equation Modeling analysis techniques with Amos software program tools, while a number of respondents are 73 managers. From the results of the tests which have been obtained that Managerial Performance as Strategic Management Accounting Techniques had a positive and significant effect on Competitive Advantage. There was not significant effect of Competitive Advantage on Organization Performance, and Managerial Performance as Strategic Management Accounting Techniques did not have a positive and significant effect on Organization Performance in banking companies in Tangerang Region
Effect of Auditor Client Tenure, Company Growth, Auditor Reputation, and Leverage of Opinion Audit Going Concern
Authors: Nurmala Putri , Meisnawati Meisnawati , Thrang Nguyen Thu
Published: February 2021

The research objective was to examine and analyze the Influence of Auditor Client Tenure, Company Growth, Auditor Reputation, and Leverage toward Opinion Audit Going Concern. This survey was conducted at Manufacturing Companies registered on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2013-2017. The data used in this study is secondary data with sampling using purposive sampling method. The data analysis technique used is descriptive technique with a quantitative approach using descriptive statistical tests, multicollinearity test, logistic regression analysis, and coefficient determinant. Based on research has been conducted, the authors note that the auditor client tenure is not effect significantly to the opinion audit going concern, the company growth is not significant influence to opinion audit going concern, auditor reputation has a negative significant effect to opinion audit going concern, and leverage has a significant effect to opinion audit going concern
Effect of Firm Growth and Firm Size on Company Value with Earning Per Share As Moderation
Authors: Oktaviani Retno Fuji
Published: February 2021

This study aims to analyze the effect of Firm Growth and Firm Size on Firm Value with Earning Per Share as Moderation (Empirical Study Plastics and Packaging Public Companies on the Indonesian Stock Exchange for the Period of 2014 - 2018). The population in this study were 14 companies, then the researchers used purposive sampling technique so that the research sample was obtained as many as 12 companies. The analysis used is multiple linear regression with moderation. The author uses statistical tools, namely SPSS version 24.0 and Microsoft Excel as data tabulation calculations. The results of the study found that firm growth has an negative influence on firm value, firm size has no effect on firm value, while EPS is proven to moderate the effect of firm size and firm growth on firm value.
Metode Pembelajaran Shalat Pada Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus
Authors: Hasanah Yenny Marinatul
Published: February 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui metode yang digunakan guru Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) untuk menyampaikan materi pelajaran agama Islam khususnya materi shalat terhadap anak tunanetra, tunarungu, tunagrahita di SLB Negeri 1 Bantul Yogyakarta , serta untuk mengetahui hasil pelajaran agama islam materi shalat. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif,  menggunakan tekhnik analisis deskriftif kualitatif.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa: (1) metode mengajar PAI yang diberikan di SLB Negeri 1 Bantul Yogyakarta sama dengan metode mengajar yang diberikan pada sekolah-sekolah anak normal, walaupun metode ceramah, metode tanya jawab, dan metode demostrasi yang sudah biasa digunakan guru PAI dalam sehari-harinya sudah diterapkan dengan maksimal namun tetap mendapatkan kendala diantaranya karena faktor keadaan peserta didik, latar belakang peserta didik dari segi agama keluarga, sehingga mempengaruhi hasil pembelajaran. Metode khusus penyampaian pelajaran agama Islam untuk tunanetra dan tunagrahita belum ditemukan sedangkan tunarungu menggunakan metode khusus metode isyarat dan metode oral. (2) hasil dari metode pembelajaran PAI yang diperoleh peserta didik masih dalam kategori kurang maksimal dikarenakan keadaan peserta didik dan variasi yang digunakan guru PAI adalah metode bermain dan bernyanyi.Kata Kunci: Metode Pembelajaran Shalat, Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus (Tunanetra, Tunarungu, Tunagrahita)
TINDAK KEKERASAN PSIKIS DALAM RUMAH TANGGA MENURUT UNDANG-UNDANG PKDRT DAN TINJAUAN SURAH AL MUJADALAH AYAT 1-4
Authors: Firdaus Firdaus
Published: February 2021

Kekerasan dalam rumah tangga menjadi fenomena sosial yang cukup menyita perhatian baik dari dunia kademis maupun dunia sosial, islam hadir dengan memberikan solusi atas kekerasan dalam rumah tangga yaitu Q.S Al-Mujadalah ayat 1 -4 dan negara juga hadir melalui UU PKDRT, Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membahas lebih detail kekerasan dalam rumah tangga dalam tinjauan Q.S Al-Mujadalah dan UU KDRT.Metode dalam penulisan ini menggunakan pengamatan dan metode deskriptif dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif, sebagai prosedur yang mendekatkan pada metode deskriptif pustaka.Adapaun hasil penelitian ini ialah dapat disimpilkan penelantaran juga termasuk pada kekerasan dalam rumah tangga dengan kategori kekerasan ekonomi karena disebabkan hilangnya hak istri dan anak dalam mendapatkan nafkah secara lahiriyah .
The Association Between Salt and Potassium Intake with Multiple Sclerosis
Authors:   Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran, Ghorbani Sarah , Hatamian Hamidreza ,   Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Mahmoudzadeh Amirhossain ,   Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran, Raeisi Sina ,   Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran, Eslami Mohammadjavad ,   Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran, Etemadifar Masoud ,   Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran, Shafaei Fatemeh ,   Neuroscience Research Center, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Published: February 2021

Background: The number of patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is increasing in Iran. Studies have shown that high sodium chloride (salt) and low potassium intake are associated with the development of MS. High physiological salt concentrations can lead to the induction of Interleukin-17 (IL-17) accompanied by the excessive generation of helper T-17 cells (Th-17). This cytokine plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases. This is while potassium supplementation has a blocking effect on IL-17 production. Objectives: Because of the role of salt and potassium in Th 17 development, we hypothesized that sodium chloride (NaCl) would be higher and potassium (K) would be lower in MS patients than healthy controls. Therefore, we investigated the association between salt and potassium intake with MS in Isfahan City population, Iran. Materials & Methods: A case-control study containing 23 patients and 23 healthy controls was performed in Isfahan City, Iran, 2016. NaCl and K levels were measured in 24-h urine. Using the Chi-square test, the patients’ laboratory values were compared with the healthy controls. The level of significance was set at P<0.05 in all analyses. All calculations were performed in SPSS, version 23.0. Results: In this study, urine Na levels were somewhat higher in cases than in controls (Interquartile Range [IQR]; 160[140-211] mEq/24 h vs. 128[83-166] mEq/24 h]) (P=0.027). These results show a significant relationship between urine-Na and MS. Urine k concentrations were lower in cases than controls [IQR; 47(27-70) mEq/24 h vs. 50(29-56) mEq/24 h] but we did not find a significant difference between two groups (P=0.807). Conclusion: Based on this study, a high level of sodium intake may be associated with MS; however, we did not find a significant difference between patients and controls with regard to potassium level.
A Large Cerebellar Infarction Case Who Presented with Transient Nonspecific Symptoms
Authors:   Department of Neurology, Medical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, Gholami Mohsen , Poursadeghfard Maryam ,   Clinical Neurology Research Center, Medical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Published: February 2021

Background: The cerebellum is the most important portion of the brain, which audits our acts and establishes balance. Symptoms from a cerebellar stroke happen suddenly. In addition to specific cerebellar signs and symptoms, other common symptoms of a cerebral stroke include dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, double vision, tremor, and vertigo. These symptoms can be confused with other situations because they are nonspecific. In many cases, these symptoms are ignored. Clinical Presentation and Intervention: Here, we report a case of an apparent healthy middle-aged man with a large hemispheric cerebellar infarction presented just with a new onset headache and transient mild and nonspecific symptoms including mild left side ptosis and relatively impaired tandem gait which resolved rapidly without obvious and permanent neurological problems. Conclusion: Nonspecific symptoms should alert physicians to examine unusual manifestations of cerebellar infarction, which might be missed if they do not suspect it and do not examine accurately.
Frequency of Undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus among Patients with Stroke
Authors:   Department of Neurology, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Moaddabi Yaser , Saberi Alia ,   Neuroscience Research Center, Department of Neurology, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Hatamian Hamidreza ,   Department of Neurology, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Bakhshayesh Babak ,   Department of Neurology, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Kazemi Samaneh ,   Deputy of Research and Technology, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Rezaei Zahra ,   Department of Neurology, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Published: February 2021

Background: Stroke is one of the common causes of disability and death in the world. Furthermore, diabetes mellitus is among the main risk factors for cerebrovascular events. However, a high percentage of individuals with diabetes mellitus are unaware of their disease. Objectives: To determine the frequency of Undiagnosed Diabetes mellitus (UD) in patients with stroke. Materials & Methods: In a descriptive cross-sectional study, all patients with stroke hospitalized in neurology ward of an academic hospital in the north of Iran were included in the study in 2016. A questionnaire was used to collect data including all demographic, laboratory and clinical factors such as high blood pressure, hypercholesterolemia and stroke type. Finally, the data were analyzed using Chi square, Fisher’s exact test and multinomial binary logistic regression in SPSS V. 21. Results: Most samples were male (53.8%) with a mean age of 69.2±10.1 years. The percentage of the UD was 21.7% based on level of HbA1c. The highest percentage of UD was observed in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage(SAH) (66.7%). The frequency of UD in patients with family history of diabetes mellitus (16.7%) was lower than that in patients without that history (27.7%). There was a significant relationship between UD and cholesterol and triglyceride levels and, in general, dyslipidemia (P<0.05). Conclusion: In this study, a large percentage of patients with stroke suffered UD. Therefore, it is recommended that extensive screening be conducted for diabetes mellitus in the community in order to prevent stroke.
The Effect of Intravenous Magnesium Sulfate in Improvement of Acute Ischemic Stroke Induced Disability: A Randomized Double Blinded Clinical Trial
Authors:   Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Kashipazha Davood , Moezzi Meisam ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Rafie Shahram ,   Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Mehramiri Asieh ,   Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Nejati Adel ,   Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
Published: February 2021

Background: Stroke is the third main cause of death and chronic disabilities in adults, which requires finding neuroprotective drugs to reduce its mortality and morbidity. Objectives: To determine the efficacy of magnesium sulfate as an adjunctive neuroprotective agent in patients with stroke. Materials & Methods: This randomized double-blind clinical trial recruited 120 patients with acute ischemic stroke in the middle cerebral artery territory presenting to Ahvaz Golestan Hospital from 2015 to 2016. The patients were randomly assigned into two groups. The first group received 4 grams bolus intravenous magnesium sulfate and then 16 grams/24 hours for 5 consecutive days. The second group received normal saline as placebo. Functional disability was assessed on admission and at the end of the first and third months after stroke by modified National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (mNIHSS) and modified Rankin Scale Score (mRSS). Qualitative variables were compared using chi-square test in SPSS V. 16. Results: The results showed that difference of the mean mNIHSS, before (P=0.596) and one (P=0.512) and three (P=0.664) months after the treatment was not statistically significant between magnesium and placebo groups. Also it was true for mRSS before (P=0.669) and three month (P= 0.878) after the treatment. Conclusion: IV magnesium sulfate probably did not have significant positive effects on the outcome of patients with acute middle cerebral artery infarction. Studies on larger populations are recommended to show its possible effects.
Balance Disorders and Their Related Factors Among the Elderly in the Northern Rural Areas of Iran
Authors:   Rhino-Sinus, Ear, and Skull Base Diseases Research Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Nemati Shadman , Gerami Houshang ,   Rhino-Sinus, Ear, and Skull Base Diseases Research Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Karimi Zahra ,   Rhino-Sinus, Ear, and Skull Base Diseases Research Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Hosseinzadeh Rastin ,   Rhino-Sinus, Ear, and Skull Base Diseases Research Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Dadashi Arsalan ,   Guilan Health Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Ahmadi Gooraji Somayeh ,   Department of Biostatistics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.; Research Counselling Unit, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Saberi Alia ,   Neuroscience Research Center, Department of Neurology, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Mohtasham Amiri Zahra ,   Department of Community and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Published: February 2021

Background: Aging is a natural and physiological process. Moreover, balance disorders frequently occur in the elderly and cause many morbidities in this population. Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate balance disorders and their related factors in the healthy elderly population of the rural areas of Guilan province, in the north of Iran. Materials & Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 425 individuals over 65 years old were selected by random cluster sampling method from the villages of Rasht, the capital city of Guilan province. After obtaining written consent, the subjects were examined for balance disturbance through gait and balance adjusted scale (GABS) index. The obtained results were reported as frequency. We applied the Mann-Whitney U test and non-parametric regression analysis for non-normally distributed dependent variables. The obtained data were analyzed in software version 18. Results: The Mean±SD score of GABS was 10.07±8.00 [median (IQR):7(10.5)]. A total of 425 individuals were selected, but 413 completed the research (218 males and 195 females). In total, 73.1% of the subjects reported at least one disorder among the investigated parameters, and 45.2% mentioned a disorder in at least one of the studied parameters in medical history. By modified GABS; 42.2% of the subjects reported disorders in at least one of the investigated parameters. Conclusion: Nearly half of the elderly population in the rural areas of the north of Iran suffer from balance disorder. This data was obtained by their medical history and physical examinations.
The Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Biofeedback on Chronic Psychosomatic Low Back Pain
Authors:   Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of nursing and midwifery, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran, Mousavi Seyedeh Maryam , Shabahang Reza ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, Khodadadi-Hassankiadeh Naema ,   Neuroscience Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran,   Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Published: February 2021

Background: Mental processes can make the pain and quality of life of women with chronic psychosomatic low back pain better or worse. acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and biofeedback have on some psychosomatic disorder. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ACT and biofeedback on severity and duration of pain and quality of life among women with chronic psychosomatic low back pain. Materials & Methods: This three-group Pre-test and post-test controlled quasi-experimental study was conducted from September 2016 to June 2017. Thirty women with chronic psychosomatic low back pain were conveniently recruited from Rasht pain clinic, Rasht, Iran, and randomly allocated to three ten-person groups including ACT, biofeedback, and control groups. Data were collected before and after the study intervention using the McGill Pain Questionnaire and the short version of the World Health Organization quality of life (QOL) survey. Data analysis was performed using the one-way analysis of variance as well as the Chi-square, the paired-sample Test, and post-hoc Scheffe Tests. Results: Both ACT and biofeedback interventions significantly and similarly reduce severity and duration of pain and improve the quality of life. ACT had significant effects on the psychological, social, and environmental health domains of quality of life, while biofeedback had significant effects only on the physical health domain. Conclusion: ACT and biofeedback are effective on psychosomatic low back pain. Unlike the ACT, biofeedback has significant effect on the physical health aspect of QOL and it has no effects on the other aspects of QOL.
Anticonvulsant Drugs and Severe Adverse Cutaneous Drug Reactions: A Longitudinal Observational Study
Authors:   kin Research Center, Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Darjani Abbas , Alizadeh Narges ,   kin Research Center, Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Abdi Hossein ,   kin Research Center, Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Hosseini Maryam ,   kin Research Center, Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Zaresharifi Shirin ,   Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
Published: February 2021

Background: Severe Adverse Cutaneous Reactions to Drugs (SACRDs) are skin eruptions due to drugs, which can cause morbidity and morbidity in patients. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the offending drug/agents and clinical phenotypes of SACRDs leading to admissions to the hospital. Materials & Methods: We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study during one year (March 2012-2013) on patients admitted to the department of Dermatology at Razi Hospital of Rasht, Iran. First, the clinical and drug history of all patients were collected. Then, two dermatologists examined them and diagnosed drug eruptions according to the clinical types of adverse drug reactions included in the study. Collected data were analyzed in SPSS V. 18 software by using Chi-squared test, Fisherchr('39')s Exact test, and one-way ANOVA. The significance level was set at p<0.05. Results: Forty-six patients were diagnosed with SACRDs. The most common SACRDs were toxic epidermal necrolysis/stevens Johnson syndrome (TEM/SJS) and Drug Reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptom syndrome (DRESS) syndrome (30.5% and 2.1%, respectively). The most common culprit drugs were anticonvulsants (43.5%) and antibiotics (26.1%). Peripheral blood eosinophilia was observed in 30.4% of patients. Conclusion: Anticonvulsants were the most common cause of ACDRs, leading to the hospitalization of the patients.
Effects of Foot Reflexology and Tactile Stimulation on Consciousness and Physiological Indicators of Traumatic Patients
Authors:   Nursing and Midwifery School, Qazvin Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran, Salehi Baghiatallah , Azimian Jalil ,   Department of Critical Care Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran, Yekefallah Leili ,   Department of Critical Care Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran, Mafi Maryam ,   Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
Published: February 2021

Background: Brain injuries are a major cause of mortality and disability. Sensory stimulation can reduce the complications of brain injuries in the patients. Objectives: To compare the effect of foot reflexology with tactile stimulation of the hand on level of consciousness and physiological indicators in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients Materials & Methods: 60 TBI patients hospitalized in the ICU of selected hospitals in Qazvin, Iran assigned to three intervention groups and one control group using block randomization. The patients were matched using the glasgow coma scale (GCS) (score of 8) and the Richmond agitation and sedation scale (RASS) (scores -2 to +2). The first intervention group received tactile stimulation of the hand from the wrist downwards, the second intervention group received foot reflexology, and the third both tactile stimulation and foot reflexology, while the controls received routine care. The Data collected were analyzed in SPSS V. 21. P<0.05 was set as the level of statistical significance. Results: The Mean±SD level of consciousness was the highest in the foot reflexology group(9.38±3.3) compared to that in the group of tactile stimulation of the hand (9.03±2.18), the group receiving both treatments (7.96±1.8) and the control group (6.92±3.3) (P<0.001). The findings also revealed reductions in the heart rate, respiratory rate and systolic blood pressure and increases in peripheral capillary oxygen saturation (O2 sat) and level of consciousness in the TBI of the foot reflexology group. Conclusion: Foot reflexology can decrease the heart rate, respiratory rate and systolic blood pressure, and increase O2 sat in TBI patients and increase the level of consciousness.
Contrast Induced Nephropathy After Brain and Cervical CT Angiography in Stroke Patients: A Prospective Study
Authors:   Clinical Neurology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, Poursadeghfard Maryam , Torkaman Amir ,   Clinical Neurology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, Moazzam Mahshad ,   school of medicine, Kazeroon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kazeroon, Iran, Aramesh Aida ,   school of medicine, Kazeroon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kazeroon, Iran, Neydavoodi Mojtaba ,   Clinical Neurology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Published: February 2021

Background: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a major side effect of intravenous iodinated contrast and causes both short- and long-term adverse effects. While diagnostic and interventional procedures of brain ischemia are recently advanced, it is necessary to be cautious about its major side effect. Objectives: To evaluate CIN and its risk factors in neurology patients after brain and cervical CT angiography. Materials & Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted on all patients who were admitted in stroke department of Nemazee hospital, affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Fars, Iran, and had undergone brain and cervical CT angiography from September 2014 to September 2016. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cr) before contrast (BUN1, Cr1), 3 days after contrast (BUN2, Cr2), and 30 days after contrast (BUN3, Cr3) were recorded. t-test, paired t-test, Chi-squared test, repeated measurement-test and also SPSS V. 21 are used for statistical analysis. Results: 5(2.7%) patients developed CIN after receiving contrast. However, repeated measurement of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and Cr at the end of one month showed no significant changes between Cr3 and GFR3 in 2 groups of non-CIN and CIN patients, and all patients showed normal renal function at that time. Multiivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated that hemoglobin (Hb) level is related to CIN (OR:0.5, CI: 0.28-0.90). Conclusion: Our data showed that the rate of CIN in neurovascular evaluation was insignificant, but it is related to Hb level.
Is Hemorrhagic Demyelinating Lesions of Central Nervous System a Spectrum?
Authors:   Multiple Sclerosis Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Moghadasi Abdorreza Naser , Hatamian Hamidreza ,   Department of Neurology, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Published: February 2021

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Comparing the Quality of Life in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Consuming Fingolimod and Cinnovex
Authors:   Neuroscience Research Center, Department of Neurology, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Saberi Alia , Hatamian Hamidreza ,   Department of Neurology, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Ghayeghran Amirreza ,   Department of Neurology, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Mola Hosseini Fatemeh ,   Department of Neurology, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Noroozi Guilandehi Sama ,   School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Rezaei Sajjad ,   Department of Psychology, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran, Shafaei Fatemeh ,   Neuroscience Research Center, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Published: February 2021

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic demyelinating, inflammatory, and degenerative disease of the central nervous system. MS gradually limits and deteriorates the patients’ quality of life. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the quality of life in patients with MS consuming Fingolimod and Cinnovex. Materials & Methods: In an analytical cross-sectional study, 106 patients with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) referred to specialized neurology clinics of Guilan University of Medical Sciences were selected for the study using a convenience sampling method (52 patients consuming Fingolimod and 54 patients consuming Cinnovex). Then, we collected their demographic information and medical profile. The patients were assessed by the Hamburg quality of life questionnaire in MS. The obtained data were analyzed in SPSS V. 22 using the Chi-square test, independent t-test, Mann-Whitney U, one-way and multivariate analysis of covariance. Results: There was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of age, number of attacks in the last 6 months, and educational level (P<0.05). After controlling confounding variables, it was found that consumers of Fingolimod had a better quality of life. At the subscales level, this difference was significant only in the mood dimension (F=6.931, P=0.011, η=0.12). Conclusion: Patients consuming Fingolimod reported a better quality of life compared to consumers of Cinnovex. This improvement was mainly found in mood scores.
Comparing Oprm1 Gene Promoter Methylation in the Lymphocytes of Male Rats Addicted to Nicotine, Morphine, Methadone, and Buprenorphine
Authors:   Department of Genetics, Faculty of Science, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran, Mohammad Alizadeh Maedeh , Kazemi Nezhad Seyed Reza ,   Department of Genetics, Faculty of Science, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran, Babaei Parvin ,   Neuroscience Research Center, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Keshavarz Parvaneh ,   Cellular and Molecular Research Center, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Published: February 2021

Background: Addiction is a polygenic disorder caused by genetic and environmental factors. The opioid material can act as an epigenetic element, like DNA methylation. Objectives: The present study aimed to examine the effect of epigenetic drugs such as nicotine, morphine, methadone, and buprenorphine on the methylation of two CpG sites in promoter of Oprm1 gene in male Wistar rats. Materials & Methods: In this case-control study, 48 male Wistar rats with Mean±SD (200±30) g were divided into 6 groups: These are five groups only The control (intact) group, nicotine (0.4 mg/kg, SC injection for 5 days), morphine (10 mg/kg on days 1-3 and 20 mg/kg on days 4-6 and 40 mg/kg, IP injection on days 7-9), methadone (0.5 mg/kg, IP injection for 15 days), buprenorphine (0.05 mg/kg, SC injection for 6 days) and finally saline for each respected group. After the treatment, genomic DNA was extracted from the whole blood of the rats. Then, the extracted DNA was treated with sodium bisulfate. To identify the selected methylated areas of Oprm1 promoter sites (CpG-107 and CpG+33), we used methylation-specific PCR (MSP). Results: Our results showed no methylation in the two CpG sites of Oprm1 promoter in all of the treated groups. Conclusion: Addiction with nicotine, morphine, methadone, and buprenorphine in doses and duration used in this study was not associated with the methylation of the Oprm1 promoter sites in the male Wistar rats.
The Effect of Cognitive and Motor Dual-task Training on Improvement of Balance and Some Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in People With Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
Authors:   Department of Corrective Exercises and Sport Injuries, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran, Pourkhani Tahereh , Daneshmandi Hassan ,   Department of Corrective Exercises and Sport Injuries, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran, Norasteh Ali Asghar ,   Department of Corrective Exercises and Sport Injuries, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran, Bakhshayesh Eghbali Babak ,   Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Research Center, Poursina Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Sedaghati Parisa ,   Department of Corrective Exercises and Sport Injuries, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
Published: February 2021

Background: Parkinson disease (PD) is characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms that affect patients’ functions, especially while performing dual-tasks a critical factor in everyday living. However, many controversies exist about the benefits of dual-task training in patients with PD. Objectives: This study assessed the efﬁcacy of motor and cognitive dual-task training in improving balance and gait parameters in people with idiopathic PD. Materials & Methods: A single-blind controlled trial was conducted on PD patients living in Guilan Province of Iran, in 2018-2019. A total of 30 PD patients (Hoehn and Yahr stage II-III while on medication) were assigned to the cognitive dual-task training group (n=10), motor dual-task training group (n=10), and single-task control group (n=10). All groups received 30 sessions of different exercises for 10 consecutive weeks. The patients’ balance and some spatiotemporal gait parameters were respectively assessed with timed up and go test and HD VideoCam-Kinovea before and after training and then 1 month later. Results: Both dual-task and single-task trainings improved the outcome measures (timed up and go test (F=535.54; P=0.000), stride length (F=87.41; P=0.00), stride time (F=102.11; P=0.00), cadence (F=286.36; P=0.00), swing time (F=48.90; P=0.00), and stance time (F=40.56; P=0.00)). These improvements were maintained at 1-month follow-up, although the effect slightly reduced. No signiﬁcant differences were found between the study groups (P>0.05). Conclusion: Motor/cognitive dual-task training and single-task training were found to be significantly and equally effective in improving balance and gait parameters in people with PD.
Research on Xun Yunchang’s Calligraphy Education Thought and Calligraphy Art
Authors: Sun Qiang
Published: February 2021

During his lifetime, Xun Yunchang was a professor at the School of Liberal Arts of Southwest University. He was a master tutor for two majors in classical literature and calligraphy. He has made great achievements in poetry and calligraphy. He has three identities as calligrapher, poet, and scholar, showing his profound learning and superb level. Mr. Xun's calligraphy integrates Han and Wei dynasties, and goes in and out of Jin and Tang dynasties, which is thick and steady. Through case analysis and other research methods, this article believes that Mr. Xun has made a great contribution to the cause of calligraphy in China and should have a lofty status in the history of modern calligraphy.
Administrative and Legal Status of Canine Units of the National Police of Ukraine: Essence and Content
Authors: Гармаш В. В.
Published: February 2021

The scientific article is focused on the coverage of scientific approaches to understanding such concepts as “legal status”, “administrative and legal status”, “administrative and legal status of canine units of the National Police of Ukraine”, resulting in the provision of characteristics of the administrative and legal status of canine units of the National Police of Ukraine.

The elemental composition has been characterized in order to determine the administrative and legal status of canine units of the National Police of Ukraine. Accordingly, the elements have been grouped into three groups, which are based on the administrative and legal status of canine units of the National Police, namely: 1) the target-oriented group of elements that defines the goals, objectives and functions of the canine unit of the National Police of Ukraine; 2) organizational and structural group that reflects the structure and functional subordination of the canine unit of the National Police of Ukraine; 3) the competence group, which reflects the powers of the canine unit of the National Police of Ukraine.

It has been determined that the administrative and legal status of canine units of the National Police of Ukraine should be understood as a set of interrelated elements defined by administrative and legal norms, due to which canine units of the National Police of Ukraine exercise powers on keeping public safety and order, protecting human rights and freedoms, as well as on combating crime.
Crime mapping features
Authors: Манжай О. В. , Потильчак А. О.
Published: February 2021

In this paper tools, organization and tactics of crime mapping are analyzed. The directions of application of mapping for maintenance of public safety and order, in criminal intelligence process, etc. are outlined. The domestic experience of mapping is briefly analyzed. The main goals that are achieved with the use of mapping are defined. Features of visualization of criminogenic cells are revealed. Pin mapping features (when points which symbolize a certain event are placed on the map on the corresponding coordinates) are outlined. Kernel density mapping is described, which makes it much easier to detect criminogenic foci, as hot-spot maps clearly reflect the concentration of certain events in the region. A method of mapping using proportional symbol mapping is disclosed when the increase in the size of the symbol denoting a point on the map is proportional to the increase in the number of events or other parameters at these coordinates. The building of geographical profiles of criminals is briefly described. The theoretical basis of mapping for the prediction of crimes is outlined. Prediction strategies based on equations and machine calculations and actuarial strategies based on expertise and clinical strategy are analyzed. Considerations are given to the appropriateness of applying appropriate strategies in different countries. The phenomenon of near repeat patterns is studied. Some software solutions for the implementation of the tasks of mapping criminal manifestations and the use of artificial intelligence systems for this purpose are described. Examples are given. It is noted that the use of cartography to prevent and predict crimes in Ukraine is in its infancy. Some solutions are proposed that could improve the situation in the field of crime mapping in Ukraine.
Problematic Procedural Issues of Preventing Criminal Offenses on Road Passenger Transport
Authors: Піддубна А. В.
Published: February 2021

The author has studied the state of activity of pre-trial investigation and inquiry agencies of the National Police of Ukraine and the Prosecutor’s Office on preventive activities in regard to establishing the causes and conditions that contributed to the commission of criminal offenses, including violations of traffic safety rules and operation of road passenger transport and necessary measures to eliminate them. The author has accomplished a comparative analysis of the current criminal procedural legislation and the provisions of the previous Criminal and Procedural Code of Ukraine of 1960 and the departmental regulatory base on the researched issue. The views of scholars and representatives of various scientific schools on the researched issues have been analyzed. As a result the author has formulated own scientific position on this matter. The author has studied the procedural mechanism of the algorithm of an investigator, interrogator and prosecutor’s actions on establishing the causes and conditions that contributed to the commission of a criminal offense and taking the necessary measures. Suggestions and recommendations for their legislative improvement have been provided, in particular, establishing the responsibilities of an investigator, interrogator and prosecutor in relation to preventive activities at the stage of pre-trial investigation. It has been offered to consider the submission as a form of eliminating the factors that contributed to the commission of criminal offenses.

Based on the analysis of law enforcement activities of investigative units, inquiry agencies and prosecutor’s offices, as well as existing theoretical and doctrinal provisions of criminal procedure, the author has suggested propositions and recommendations for improving the theoretical part of criminal procedure, current criminal procedural legislation of Ukraine and interdepartmental and departmental regulatory acts.
Prevention of Criminal Offenses as One of the Tasks of Criminal Proceedings
Authors: Рось А. В. , Балац Р. М.
Published: February 2021

The topical problem of preventing criminal offenses as a task of criminal proceedings has been studied. It has been established that the current state of crime in Ukraine and the negative tendencies that have occurred in the process of its development in modern conditions, in particular the growing number of criminal offenses, necessitates scientific and practical research to combat these socially dangerous phenomena, including in regard to the forms, methods and means of their prevention. The emphasis has been placed on crime prevention as the most socially dangerous acts. The historical development of crime prevention at different stages of society development has been studied. The author has analyzed regulatory acts of Ukraine, which contain the tasks on preventing criminal offenses within criminal proceedings. Certain terms have been defined, in particular: “prevention”, “preventive activities”, “cessation of criminal offenses and their relationship”. The author of the article hold the view that all the specified terms have a common feature, which is to carry out actions that prevent the commission of criminal offenses. The concept of “prevention of criminal offenses during the pre-trial investigation” has been formulated, which should be understood as the activities of investigators, interrogators, prosecutors aimed at applying certain procedural measures provided by the Criminal Procedural Code of Ukraine in order to prevent a person suspected of committing a criminal offense to commit criminally illegal or other actions that could destabilize the investigation of criminal proceedings. It has been concluded that it is necessary to further improve the functions of investigators (interrogators) on preventive activities during the pre-trial investigation of criminal proceedings to eliminate the identified causes and conditions that contributed to the commission of a criminal offense as one of the tasks of criminal proceedings.
The Glocal Influence In The Worship Movement
Authors: Dendasck Carla Viana , Ferraro Danielle
Published: February 2021

This article aims to bring a reflection about the indissolubility of the glocal in all spheres of daily life, including the religious context. For this, we used the Worship movement, which is gaining more and more adherents in Brazil through the marketing use of experience consumption. The reflection was carried out through the construction of the glocal context and the neoliberal factors that influenced the formation and growth of gospel culture. Thus, this study predefined the influence of glocal in the construction of the contemporary Brazilian Neopentecostal Gospel market.