bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Unraveling Cotton Fiber Development Using Fiber Mutants in the Post‐Genomic Era
Authors: Fang David D. , Naoumkina Marina , Kim Hee Jin
Published: September 2018

Cotton (Gossypium spp.) fibers are unicellular trichomes that differentiate from ovule epidermal cells. Cotton fiber development is divided into four distinct yet overlapping stages: initiation, elongation, secondary cell wall (SCW) biosynthesis, and maturation. There are numerous naturally occurring and man‐made fiber mutants that display aberrant phenotypes ranging from fiberless to extremely short fiber, and to immature fiber. These mutants have provided cotton researchers an excellent model system to study fiber growth and development. During the past two decades, much advancement in the understanding of fiber development has been achieved through comparative analyses of fiber mutants and wild‐type cotton lines using a variety of technologies such as transcriptomic analysis and genetic mapping. The causative genes of five mutations related to fiber initiation, elongation, or SCW assembly have been identified. Lint and fuzz fiber initiations are regulated by MYBMIXTA‐like transcription factors along with many other genes. Cytoskeleton actins play a critical role in fiber elongation. Genes that are involved in biological processes such as transporting osmoticum or loosening cell walls are highly expressed during the elongation stage. Production of large amounts of cellulose at the SCW stage requires a sustainable supply of energy and carbohydrate precursors. Plant hormones affect fiber development. In this paper, we review progress in the elucidation of fiber development mechanisms based on analyzing fiber mutants and summarize genes and mechanisms that are critical to fiber development. We identify research gaps that should be future research priorities and provide a future perspective.
“A Biometeorological Time Scale for Cereal Crop Involving Day and Night Temperatures and Photoperiod” by George W. Robertson, International Journal of Biometeorology (1968) 12:191–223
Authors: Sinclair Thomas R.
Published: September 2018

This article is part of a series of brief commentaries to highlight papers that have resulted in important and distinctly new perspectives in crop science. A criterion for the selection of papers is that they must have been published at least 20 yr ago to allow for a long‐range perspective in assessment of the papers. The current article briefly reviews the paper by George Robertson published in 1968 that provided key concepts used yet today to describe the pace of plant development. Robertson developed the ideas of normalized development rates for each ontogenetic stage, multiplication of temperature and photoperiod responses, and inclusion of base temperature and photoperiod parameters in the response functions.
Structural modeling of the financial support for the Ukrainian agrarian sector
Authors: Katan Lyudmyla , Dobrovolska Olena , Manuel Recio Espejo José
Published: September 2018

Financial support for the agrarian sector is the priority of economic policy in many countries of the world, as it plays a key role in achieving the goals of sustainable development, in particular poverty reduction, food security, environmental improvement, including reducing CO2 emissions, reducing water pollution, etc. In the main, the financial support for the agrarian sector of the various countries is multi-channel and combines budget financing and financial market opportunities. At the same time, for many countries, including Ukraine, the issue of the ratio of these sources of financing and their influence on the development of agricultural production remains unresolved. The analysis of budget financing has shown a lack of stability in the implementation of financial support programs for the agrarian sector of Ukraine, which affects the financial sustainability of enterprises and their ability to attract market financing. In the article, using the structural modeling, the necessary amount of financing for the agrarian sector was determined through budget financing, bank lending and agro-insurance. The results of the calculations showed that the actual size of bank lending to agrarian enterprises is significantly lower than the simulated values. At the same time, budget financing creates conditions for ensuring financial sustainability of agrarian enterprises and encourages them to use bank lending, while increasing budget financing reduces the need for agro-insurance operations, which is a negative consequence of its use.
Lengyelország, Csehország és Szlovákia családtámogatási rendszereinek összehasonlítása
Authors: Farkas Tamás
Published: September 2018

Tanulmányunkban Lengyelország, Csehország és Szlovákia családtámogatási rendszereit vetjük össze. Megvizsgáljuk a három ország pénzbeli ellátási formáit (fizetett és fizetetlen anyasági, szülői szabadságok, családi pótlékok és családi adókedvezmények), valamint a bölcsődei és az óvodai rendszereket. Mivel a jelenlegi családtámogatási modellek értelmezhetetlenek az intézményrendszerek történeti háttere nélkül, elemzésünkben ismertetjük a rendszerváltás utáni családpolitikai vitákat, és bemutatjuk hogyan politizálódott át a szakterület az elmúlt szűk harminc évben. Mindegyik országra jellemző, hogy az 1990-es években a családtámogatási rendszerek súlyos válságokat éltek át, amely oka és eredője is volt az egykori szocialista országokat sújtó demográfiai és szociális kríziseknek. Mindhárom országról elmondható, hogy a támogatási rendszerek finomhangolása általában alárendelődött az éppen aktuális politikai kurzus ideológiai szempontjainak, viszont ezek a mintázatok nem voltak mindig konzekvensek.
The Important Role of Potatoes, An Underrated Vegetable Food Crop in Human Health and Nutrition
Authors: Gupta Umesh C. , Gupta Subhas C.
Published: September 2018

Despite frequently being described as a carbohydrate-laden, calorie-rich unimportant part of
the human diet, potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) are one of the most nutritive vegetable food crops in
the world and, in comparison to most other vegetables are richer in essential human nutrients. These
include proteins, starch and fibre, major, secondary and trace minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and
phytochemicals. Potatoes have an abundance of vitamin C and the mineral potassium (K) which are
vital for health. Potassium reduces the risk of Blood Pressure (BP), cardiovascular diseases (CVDs),
osteoporosis and strokes. Vitamin C helps reduce strokes and hypertension and prevents scurvy. The
predominant form of carbohydrate (CHO) in the potato is starch. A small but significant part of this
starch is resistant to digestion by enzymes in the stomach and small intestine, so it reaches the large
intestine essentially intact. This resistant starch is considered to have similar physiological effects and
health benefits as fibre. A medium size potato (148 g) contains 4 g protein and very small amount of
fat or cholesterol. The fibre content of a potato with skin is equivalent to that of many whole grain
breads and pastas. Potatoes contain rather large amount of the enzyme catalase, which converts hydrogen
peroxide into oxygen and water and thus prevents cell injury. Potatoes contain phytochemicals
such as lutein and zeaxanthin; which protect and preserve eyesight and may help reduce the risk of
macular degeneration. It is not the high Glycemic Index (GI) in potatoes or in any other food, but the
number of calories consumed from all foods that causes weight gain. Overall, potatoes are an underrated
source of essential human nutrients.

Potatoes also contain toxic compounds, such as α-solanine and α-chaconine which are known to induce
toxicity. These poisons cause gastrointestinal disturbances causing vomiting and diarrhea but severe
poisoning may lead to paralysis, cardiac failure and comma. Green areas in potatoes containing
chlorophyll are harmless but indicate that toxins may be present. According to the American Cancer
Society, food born toxin such as acrylamide is formed when starchy foods such as potatoes and potato
products are cooked at temperatures above 121C. However, deep frying at 170C is known to effectively
lower the level of toxic compounds, while microwaving is only somewhat effective and freezedrying
or dehydration has little effect. The highest levels of acrylamide are found in CHO-rich foods,
such as potato chips and French fries, which had been cooked at high temperatures.
Expert Views on Strategies in Ensuring Effectiveness of Housing Planning and Control Activities
Authors: Yakob Hamizah , Yusof Fatimah , Hamdan Hazlina
Published: September 2018

The weaknesses and ineffectiveness of the planning mechanism involved in the preparation of development plans and its implementation through development control have significantly given impact to the housing production process. The objective of this paper is to explore strategies for facilitating the effectiveness of the implementation of housing planning and control among decision makers and implementers in housing development. This in-depth interview is aimed to explore their strategies or plan of actions for ensuring the effectiveness of planning activities. It was found that the strategies can be classified into two stages; the preparation stage and implementation stage.Keywords: Development Plan; Planning Control; Urban Housing Development eISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ajbes.v3i13.144
Rethinking Preschool Physical Design: Enhancing environmental stewardship among children
Authors: Shaari Mariam Felani , Sh Ahmad Sabarinah , Ismail Izaham Shah
Published: September 2018

Children are the future guardian of the Earth. Environmental Education (EE) at preschool level is crucial for instilling environmental stewardship. This paper discusses how preschool designs can be manipulated to facilitate and enhance the EE implementation. In summary, it is suggested that preschool settings should be designed to maximise children’s interaction with nature. It not only helps to optimise children’s development and literacy but also contributes to the prediction of their intentions to appreciate and to protect the environment. Findings are useful for Malaysian policy makers and designers in designing preschools that are sustainable and support EE.Keywords: Malaysian preschool; green preschool design; children environmental behavior; environmental education.eISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ajbes.v3i13.150
Social Interaction in the Back Lanes of China Town
Authors: Wan Ismail Wan Hashimah , Ching Low Hui
Published: September 2018

The back lane is often associated with annoying, disgusting, narrow and dark. This paper concerns the use of the back lanes of the old shop houses in China Town, Kuala Lumpur.  The instruments used in collecting data include observation, unstructured interview and literature review.  The use and physical characteristics of back lanes were identified.  It was found that the back lanes of China Town in Kuala Lumpur showed the success of turning back streets into lively alleys.  Thus, the back lane could be considered as part of urban design strategies and not as leftover spaces.Keywords: back lane; social place; pedestrian; urban eISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ajbes.v3i13.151
Traditional Streetscape Adaptability: Gentrification and endurance of business
Authors: Sholihah Arif Budi , Heath Tim
Published: September 2018

This paper attempts to assess the adaptability quality of Malioboro Street and district related to the physical and functional transformation as part of the urban negotiation and response to the ever changing environment of Indonesian cities. The street was qualitatively measured utilising field observations including physical mapping, behavioural mapping and in-depth interviews. The finding shows urban gentrification may lead to the transformation of physical and building use, which results in the changes of Kampong plot pattern and character of a traditional streetscape, people displacement and the sustenance of the local economy. Keywords: traditional street; adaptability; gentrification; Indonesia.eISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ajbes.v3i13.155
Understanding a Specific Walkable Space via the Phenomenon of Chinese Street Vending: An actor-network theory analysis
Authors: Sun Ziwen , Bell Simon , Scott Iain
Published: September 2018

In contemporary Chinese cities, the pervasive phenomenon of street vending often emerges in a predictable space where numerous people frequently walk or stay. Using actor-network theory as a conceptual tool, this study initially elaborates a set of physical and social processes of configuration regarding Chinese street vending in walkable spaces. The network analysis involves heterogeneous actors and multiple associations regarding two groups of people, livelihoods and demands, mobile amenities, dietary habits, urban micro-economy, and collective participation. The results illustrate additional knowledge to why walkability, and how a specific walkable space is configured in the Chinese context.Keywords: Street vendors; Walkable spaces; Actor-network theory; Specificity.eISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ajbes.v3i13.156
Utilization of Shop House Corridor in Medan
Authors: Zahrah Wahyuni , Lie Shella
Published: September 2018

The paper means to explore how people use and perceive the shop house corridor as the most built environment found in Medan, Indonesia. The research observed the adaptation and or adjustment pattern of people in their built environment through behavioral mapping. The study did an interview with users of the space to get people perception of the built environment quality. The result indicates that people used space mostly for market activities, in particular for the movable street vendor, besides the circulation path function. The users make some adaptation to fit their needs. They “divided” urban space and mark their territory based on the “unwritten agreement” and   tolerance.Keywords: Urban corridor; built environment; environment behavior; Medan.eISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ajbes.v3i13.157
Real-World Technology Use Among People With Mental Illnesses: Qualitative Study
Authors: Carpenter-Song Elizabeth , Noel Valerie A , Acquilano Stephanie C , Drake Robert E
Published: September 2018

Background

There is growing interest in using technology-based tools to support mental health recovery. Yet, despite evidence suggesting widespread access to technology among people with mental illnesses, interest in using technology to support mental health, and effectiveness of technology-based tools developed by researchers, such tools have not been widely adopted within mental health settings. Little is currently known about how mental health consumers are using technology to address mental health needs in real-world settings outside of controlled research studies.

Objective

This qualitative study examined current practices and orientations toward technology among consumers in 3 mental health settings in the United States.

Methods

Ethnographic observations and semistructured interviews were conducted. Observations focused on if and how technology was salient within the setting and documented relevant behaviors, interactions, and dialogue in fieldnotes. Ethnographic data informed the development of a semistructured interview that inquired into technology use and interest among consumers (n=15) in a community mental health setting. Fieldnotes and interview transcripts were reviewed and coded by multiple researchers. Key concepts and patterns identified were refined by the research team to develop the main findings.

Results

Ownership of technology, although common, was not ubiquitous and was varied across the sites. Participants had varying levels of awareness regarding the key capabilities of modern technologies. Participants used technology for many purposes, but there was limited evidence of technology use to support mental health. Technology-based tools specific to mental health were not routinely used, although some participants found widely available mobile apps to be helpful in recovery.

Conclusions

Qualitative findings suggest that many, but not all, clients will be interested in using technology to support mental health needs. The variability in type and quality of technology owned by participants suggests the need to design for a range of functionality in the development of mental health tools. Findings also suggest thinking broadly about using existing platforms and widely available tools to support consumers in mental health recovery.
Testing a Communication Assessment Tool for Ethically Sensitive Scenarios: Protocol of a Validation Study (Preprint)
Authors: Daboval Thierry , Ward Natalie , Schoenherr Jordan R , Moore Gregory P , Carew Caitlin , Lambrinakos-Raymond Alicia , Ferretti Emanuela
Published: September 2018

BACKGROUND

Although well-designed instruments to assess communication during medical interviews and complex encounters exist, assessment tools that differentiate between communication, empathy, decision-making, and moral judgment are needed to assess different aspects of communication during situations defined by ethical conflict. To address this need, we developed an assessment tool that differentiates competencies associated with practice in ethically challenging situations. The competencies are grouped into three distinct categories: communication skills, civility and respectful behavior, clinical and ethical judgment and decision-making.

OBJECTIVE

The overall objective of this project is to develop an assessment tool for ethically sensitive scenarios that measures the degree of respect for the attitudes and beliefs of patients and family members, the demands of clinical decision-making, and the success in dealing with ethical conflicts in the clinical context. In this article, we describe the research method we will use during the pilot-test study using the neonatal context to provide validity evidence to support the features of the Assessment Communication Tool for Ethics (ACT4Ethics) instrument.

METHODS

This study is part of a multiphase project designed according to modern validity principles including content, response process, internal structure, relation to other variables, and social consequences. The design considers threats to validity such as construct underrepresentation and factors exerting nonrandom influence on scores. This study consists of two primary steps: (1) train the raters in the use of the new tool and (2) pilot-test a simulation using an Objective Structured Clinical Examination. We aim to obtain a total of 90 independent assessments based on the performance of 30 trainees rated by 15 trained raters for analysis. A comparison of raters’ responses will allow us to compute a measure of interrater reliability. We will additionally compare the results of ACT4Ethics with another existing instrument.

RESULTS

This study will take approximately 18 months to complete and the results should be available by September 2019.

CONCLUSIONS

ACT4Ethics should allow clinician-teachers to assess and monitor the development of competency of trainees’ judgments and communication skills when facing ethically sensitive clinical situations. The instrument will also guide the provision of meaningful feedback to ensure that trainees develop specific communication, empathy, decision-making, and ethical competencies.

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPOR

PRR1-10.2196/12039
The development of a clinical interface for a novel newborn resuscitation device; a Human Factors approach to understand cognitive user requirements. (Preprint)
Authors: Pickup Laura , Lang Alexandra , Shipley Lara , Henry Caroline , Carpenter James , McCartney Damon , Butler Matthew , Hayes-Gill Barrie , Sharkey Don
Published: September 2018

BACKGROUND

A novel medical device has been developed to address an unmet need in standardising and facilitating heart rate recording during neonatal resuscitation. In a time critical emergency resuscitation, where failure can mean death of an infant, it is vital that clinicians are provided with information in a timely, precise and clear manner to capacitate appropriate decision making. This new technology provides a hands free, wireless heart rate monitoring solution that easily fits the clinical pathway and procedure for neonatal resuscutation.
To understand the requirements of the interface design for this new device, a human factors approach was implemented. This combined a traditional user-centred design approach with an Applied Cognititive Task Analysis (ACTA) to understand the tasks involved, the cognitive requirements and the potential for error during a neonatal resusciation scenario.

OBJECTIVE

1. To understand the cognitive requirements of clinicians for a novel medical device to facilitate neonatal resuscitation;
2. To apply a human factors approach and a traditional user-centred design approach to provide a device interface specification.

METHODS

Fourteen clinical staff were involved in producing the final design requirements. Two paediatric doctors supported the development of a visual representation of the activities associated with neonatal resucitation. This was used to develop a scenario based workshop. Two workshops were carried out in parallel and involved three paediatric doctors, three neonatal nurses, two advance neonatal practitioners and four midwives. Both groups came together at the end to reflect on the findings which emerged during the separate sessions.

RESULTS

The outputs of this study have provided a comprehensive description of information requirements during neonatal resuscitation, and enabled product developers to understand the core and preferred requirements of the user interface design for the device. The study raised three key areas for the designers to consider, which had not previously been highlighted. These related to interface layout and information priority, size and portability of the device and auditory feedback.

CONCLUSIONS

This study demonstrates the value of the ACTA approach to inform the development of resuscitation devices, and more generally for medical device development.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) Evaluation Methods: Protocol for a Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: Foley Kimberley , Alturkistani Abrar , Carter Alison , Stenfors Terese , Blum Elizabeth , Car Josip , Majeed Azeem , Brindley David , Meinert Edward
Published: September 2018

BACKGROUND

Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have increased in popularity in recent years. They target a wide variety of learners and use novel teaching approaches, yet often exhibit low completion rates (10%). It is important to evaluate MOOCs to determine their impact and effectiveness, but little is known at this point about the methodologies that should be used for evaluation.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this paper is to provide a protocol for a systematic review on MOOC evaluation methods.

METHODS

We will use the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols (PRISMA-P) guidelines for reporting this protocol. We developed a population, intervention, comparator, and outcome (PICO) framework to guide the search strategy, based on the overarching question, “What methods have been used to evaluate MOOCs?” The review will follow six stages: 1) literature search, 2) article selection, 3) data extraction, 4) quality appraisal, 5) data analysis, and 6) data synthesis.

RESULTS

The systematic review is ongoing. We completed the data searches and data abstraction in October and November 2018. We are now analyzing the data and expect to complete the systematic review by March 2019.

CONCLUSIONS

This systematic review will provide a useful summary of the methods used for evaluation of MOOCs and the strengths and limitations of each approach. It will also identify gaps in the literature and areas for future work.

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPOR

DERR1-10.2196/12087
Kepuasan Pasien TNI Terhadap Pelayanan Pendaftaran Rawat Jalan Dengan Metode Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) di RSPAU Dr. S. Hardjolukito
Authors: Yeni Indira , Budi Savitri Citra
Published: September 2018

Latar Belakang: Rumah sakit sebagai pemberi jasa harus mengetahui hal-hal dianggap penting oleh pasien dan pihak rumah sakit harus berusaha untuk menghasilkan kinerja sebaik-baiknya sehingga dapat memuaskan pasien. Mengetahui penilaian pasien terhadap kualitas pelayanan rumah sakit merupakan hal penting sebagai acuan dalam meningkatkan pelayanan. Pelayanan pendaftaran pasien TNI di RSPAU dr. S. Hardjolukito, mengalami perubahan setelah adanya JKN, yaitu berupa kelengkapan persyaratan administratif dan perbedaan loket pendaftaran. Hal ini menimbulkan pasien TNI komplain dan mengeluhkan lamanya pelayanan pendaftaran.Tujuan: Mengetahui rata-rata kenyataan dan rata-rata harapan, kesenjangan antara kenyataan dan harapan, dan kepuasan pasien TNI terhadap pelayanan pendaftaran rawat jalan berdasarkan Importance Performance Analysis (IPA).Metode: Jenis penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dan rancangan penelitian cross sectional. Populasi penelitian ini adalah pasien TNI yang mendapatkan pelayanan pendaftaran rawat jalan. Jumlah sampel diambil sebanyak 100 responden menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Pengambilan data menggunakan metode angket/kuisioner. Analisis data menggunakan statistik deskriptif, analisis kesenjangan, dan importance performance analysis.Hasil: Rata-rata kenyataan 3,196 sedangkan rata-rata harapan 3,472. Kesenjangan antara kenyataan dan harapan bernilai negatif. Tingkat kesesuaian sebesar 92,04%. Berdasarkan diagram kartesius terdapat lima atribut yang berada di kuadran A, empat atribut di kuadran B, lima atribut di kuadran C, dan enam atribut di kuadran D.Kesimpulan: Rata-rata kenyataan berada pada kategori cukup baik. Rata-rata harapan berada pada kategori sangat penting. Kesenjangan bernilai negatif, berarti pelayanan yang diterima lebih kecil daripada harapan. Tingkat kesesuaian kepuasan pasien TNI terhadap pelayanan pendaftaran rawat jalan telah sesuai.
Kepuasan Perawat Bagian Poliklinik Terhadap Pelayanan Rekam Medis Rawat Jalan di Rumah Sakit Tk.II 04.05.01 Dr. Soedjono Magelang
Authors: Farizaan Ahmad , Miharti Rawi
Published: September 2018

Latar Belakang: Berkas rekam medis dituntut tersedia tepat waktu untuk digunakan oleh dokter dan perawat. Dokter dan perawat berkolaborasi sebagai pembuat informasi kesehatan yang nantinya akan didokumentasikan didalam rekam medis sebagai bukti pelayanan. Berdasarkan observasi, petugas rekam medis dalam memberikan pelayanan rekam medis rawat jalan dinilai belum maksimal, dan terdapat beberapa masalah, seperti proses pelayanan yang lama sehingga mengalami keterlambatan penyediaan rekam medis ke poliklinik.Tujuan penelitian: mengetahui tingkat kepuasan perawat poliklinik terhadap pelayanan rekam medis rawat jalan Mengetahui gambaran kualitas pelayanan rekam medis rawat jalan. Mengetahui atribut yang perlu diperbaiki terkait pelayanan rekam medis rawat jalanMetode: Kuantitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional, populasi pada penelitian ini adalah perawat bagian poliklinik, sampel penelitian ini seluruh perawat bagian poliklinik yaitu 45 orang, Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif, Customer Satisfaction Index, dan Importance performance analysis.Hasil: Tingkat kepuasan perawat poliklinik terhadap pelayanan berkas rekam medis rawat jalan adalah 79,02%, dapat diartikan puas. Kualitas Pelayanan rekam medis rawat jalan berdasarkan dimensi reliability memiliki nilai rata-rata 3,09, responsiveness adalah 3,18, assurance adalah 3,13, emphaty adalah 3,22, dan tangible adalah 3,23. Atribut yang perlu diperbaiki terkait pelayanan rekam medis rawat jalan adalah ketepatan waktu, kecepatan dan ketepatan dalam memberikan pelayanan.Kesimpulan: Perawat puas terhadap pelayanan rekam medis rawat jalan. Nilai rata-rata kualitas pelayanan tertinggi pada dimensi tangible, sedangkan nilai rata-rata yang terendah pada dimensi reliability. Atribut yang perlu diperbaiki terkait pelayanan rekam medis rawat jalan adalah ketepatan waktu, kecepatan dan ketepatan dalam memberikan pelayanan.
Implementasi Paradigma Pendidikan Vokasional pada Program Studi Rekam Medis dan Informasi Kesehatan Universitas Gadjah Mada
Authors: Syairaji M. , Rokhman Nur , Nuryati Nuryati
Published: September 2018

Latar Belakang: Pendidikan dan pelatihan vokasional merupakan hal yang penting dalam perkembangan pengetahuan, teknologi dan sosial-ekonomi di negara-negara berkembang seperti Indonesia. Pada bidang sosial-ekonomi, pendidikan vokasional menyediakan akses untuk peningkatan keahlian serta pintu gerbang menuju dunia kerja. Pendidikan vokasional juga dapat dikatakan sebagai jembatan antara pendidikan umum dengan dunia kerja. Rekam medis sebagai salah satu pendidian vokasional seharusnya memiliki tujuan dan paradigma yang sama dengan pendidikan vokasional.Tujuan: Membandingkan pelaksanaan pendidikan DIII Rekam Medis Sekolah Vokasi UGM dengan konsep/paradigma pendidikan vokasional berdasarkan teori dan referensi.Metode: Metode penelitian ini adalah literature review dengan menggunakan referensi dari jurnal, UNESCO dan peraturan perundang-undangan.Hasil: Pelaksanaan pendidikan DIII Rekam Medis telah sesuai dengan paradigma pendidikan vokasional menurut Zarifis, Kotsiki, UNESCO, Permenristek Dikti No.44 tahun 2015 dan No.32 tahun 2016 serta SK Menkes No.377 tahun 2007Kesimpulan: Secara umum program studi rekam medis UGM telah memiliki kesesuaian dengan tujuan pendidikan vokasional dan sebagai sebuah sistem pendidikan, program studi ini fokus pada mempersiapkan peserta didik menghadapi dunia kerja dengan bekal kompetensi, pengetahuan, sikap yang baik.
Strategi Kegiatan Preservasi Arsip Terdampak Bencana: Lokasi Kasus di Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia
Authors: Mardiyanto Verry
Published: September 2018

Tulisan ini menjelaskan mengenai program preservasi arsip konvensional yang membahas mengenai cara melakukan kegiatan pencegahan dalam program preventif arsip dan perbaikan arsip dalam program restorasi arsip. Kedua cara tersebut bertujuan untuk melestarikan arsip yang terdampak bencana. Lokasi penelitian ini adalah Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia dengan membahas mengenai jenis-jenis arsip yang terdampak bencana. Penelitian ini menjabarkan tentang arsip yang sering terdampak bencana yang terjadi di Indonesia. Metode preservasi arsip dijelaskan dengan metode preventif dan kuratif. Arsip konvensional atau arsip tekstual menjadi poin utama pada pembahasan ini. Metode kuratif dengan fokus pada restorasi arsip dijelaskan secara detail. Restorasi arsip yang fokus pada proses memperbaiki arsip akibat bencana dijelaskan dengan teknik leafcasting, laminasi, dan enkapsulasi serta penggunaan mesin vacuum freeze dry chamber dan freezer untuk penanganan arsip pascabencana banjir. Aspek manajemen sumber daya manusia dan sarana prasarana dalam program preservasi arsip ini juga dibahasa dalam penelitian ini.
Calidad en educación. Una meta posible. Adaptación de las normas ISO a la gestión de un curso universitario. 1a parte
Authors: Guerrien Daniela , Baumgartner Erwin , Vázquez Isabel , Landau Leonor , Lastres Luz , Angelini María Del Carmen , Sileo Marta , Torres Noemí Marta
Published: September 2018

En este artículo se describen los fundamentos y las premisas de un sistema de gestión de la calidad, basado en las normas ISO. Dado que este sistema de la calidad fue desarrollado originariamente para organizaciones industriales y de servicios, se analiza su adaptación a instituciones educativas, las que sin duda son también proveedoras de servicios. Se discuten especialmente los conceptos de planificación por procesos, mejora continua, aseguramiento de la calidad, control de la calidad y orientación al cliente.
Evolución química y el origen de la vida
Authors: Negrón Mendoza Alicia , Mosqueira F. Guillermo , Ramos Bernal S.
Published: September 2018

El interés de la humanidad por el conocimiento sobre el origen de la vida tienen raíces muy profundas. Este problema es multifacético y ha engendrado numerosas controversias y discusiones, que al principio fueron de una naturaleza religiosa y filosófica. No fue sino a principios del siglo XX que se comenzó a estudiar desde la perspectiva científica. Ya Bernal, en 1951, refiriéndose a esta cuestión expresó que un problema de proporciones cósmicas como lo es el origen de la vida, requiere de una perspectiva multidisciplinaria.
Proceso clasificatorio de materiales en alumnos de Escuela General Básica
Authors: Espíndola Carlos R. , García M. , Cappannini Osvaldo M.
Published: September 2018

El conocimiento científico abordado en contextos educativos, desde la formación inicial a la superior, está sustentado en clasificaciones, las cuales conforman tanto herramientas válidas para la transmisión de conocimiento como estructuras organizadoras de la información disciplinar. La generación de clasificaciones, basada en la definición de categorías y en el establecimiento de relaciones entre ellas, implica una actividad que se concreta en la construcción de nuevo conocimiento, tanto en el ámbito disciplinar como fuera de él (Guichard, 1995; Jodelet, 1986).
Decálogos e inventarios
Authors: Garritz Andoni , Raviolo Andrés
Published: September 2018

La investigación en torno a las concepciones alternativas (Wandersee, Mintzes, y Novak, 1994; Arizona State University, 2001; Flores, 2002) constituye una de las principales y fecundas líneas de investigación en Didáctica de las Ciencias que ha contribuido, en buena medida, a su surgimiento y consolidación como disciplina o campo de conocimiento (Gil, 1994; Adúriz-Bravo e Izquierdo, 2002). La Didáctica de la Química forma parte de esta ciencia.
First Case of Vibriosis Caused by Vibrio harveyi in Salema (Sarpa salpa) from a Public Aquarium
Authors: TURGAY Emre , YARDIMCI Remziye Eda , KARATAŞ Süheyla
Published: September 2018

In this study, moribund
salema (Sarpa salpa) individuals from
a public aquarium were investigated to identify the cause of disease. A minor
scale loss and partial skin depigmentation were observed in the diseased fish. Internal
investigation of fish revealed hyperemia
in the liver and the intestines and haemorrhages in the muscle tissues. When the histopathological sections of
tissues were examined, it was determined that the bacterial infection affected especially
the gill epithelium, the intestinal mucosa, the heart muscle and hemopoietic
tissues of the spleen. According to phenotypic and biochemical characteristics
as well as SSU rRNA sequencing results, the isolated bacteria was Vibrio harveyi and consistently seen all
the examined samples of visceral organs including kidney, spleen, liver and
blood. However, we need to emphasize that Vibrio
vulnificus and Pseudoalteromonas
piscicida bacteria were also isolated from blood and spleen tissues of one
sick fish among others.
Family Medicine Resident Perspectives on Curricula in Herbal Medicine
Authors: Foster Carolyn A. , Corbin Lisa W. , Kwan Bethany M. , LeClair Caroline J.
Published: September 2018

Background and Objectives: Despite widespread patient use, herbal and dietary supplement education is not required in US-accredited medical schools. Thus, physicians are unprepared to address supplement use with patients. Our objectives were to assess perceived adequacy of medical education on supplements, determine resident perspectives on appropriate placement of curricula in their longitudinal medical education, and evaluate the effects of an innovative workshop on family medicine resident knowledge about supplements and intentions to address this topic with patients.
Methods: Family medicine residents (N=65) participated in an hour-long workshop covering basic concepts about herbal and dietary supplements, including regulations, literature review techniques, and risk/benefit analysis. The participants completed pre/postworkshop surveys to assess need for increased education and evaluate efficacy of the workshop.
Results: Most participants (91.9%) thought they should have received more education than provided on supplements and perceived greater need for curricula in undergraduate medical education than in graduate medical education. Only 47.6% received required education on supplements, significantly less than the 72.6% who thought this education should be required (P<0.05). The workshop increased the proportion of residents planning to address patients’ supplement use, increased the frequency residents intend to ask about supplements, and improved resident perceptions of the efficacy of some supplements when used with physician guidance.
Conclusions: Residents perceived a lack of adequate medical education on the use of herbal and dietary supplements. Results showed a brief workshop increased resident intentions to discuss supplement use with patients. Further education on supplement use may be warranted.
Maintenance of Certification Part IV in Residency
Authors: Kraft Robert R. , Davis Nancy , Nilsen Kari
Published: September 2018

Background and Objectives: The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is the first medical specialty board to require all residents participate in the maintenance of certification (MOC) process prior to sitting for board certification. This study used surveys and focus groups of family medicine residents in four university-affiliated residency programs to explore participants’ perceived benefits and barriers to common methods of completing the performance improvement in practice (Part IV) MOC requirement, and the perceived impact on practice.
Methods: Residents independently selected into one of three ABFM-approved methods of meeting the Part IV requirement. Following completion of the activity, participants completed a survey and then participated in a focus group.
Results: Residents cited time constraints as a major barrier to all Part IV methods. They also reported lack of relevance to practice, deficiencies in performance improvement skills, and access to clinical data. Ease of use was a benefit of online modules, but residents did not perceive them as relevant to practice or leading practice change. Portfolio and self-directed activities were perceived as most relevant to practice and improved patient care, and involved more team-based experiences. Most participants would not participate in Part IV if not required.
Conclusions: Group quality improvement projects through the portfolio-approved and self-directed activities seemed to be the most positively reported way to complete the ABFM requirement. Regardless of method, time constraints and quality improvement expertise are significant barriers to completion of the requirement. Residency programs will need to grapple with these barriers to maximize benefits to residents as they prepare to become board certified.
Asymptotic expansions for certain mathematical constants and special functions
Authors: Chen Chao-Ping
Published: September 2018

For fixed real b > 1 and ? > 0, let S[?]b (n) = ?n,k=1 bkk-?. Abel proved
that S[?]b(n) ~ bn ??,k =0 ckn-(k+?)(n ? ?), and gave an explicit formula
for determining the coefficients ck ? ck(b,?) in terms of Stirling numbers of
the second kind. We here provide a recurrence relation for determining the
coefficients ck, without Stirling numbers. We also consider asymptotic expansions concerning Somos' quadratic recurrence constant, Glaisher-Kinkelin
constant, Choi-Srivastava constants, and the Barnes G-function.
Composing with quantum information: Aspects of quantum music in theory and practice
Authors: Helweg Kim
Published: September 2018

Quantum Music is the title of a research project that opened up an
opportunity to investigate the relationship between art and science - to be
precise, between music and quantum physics. The idea was to create a
platform for innovative work with musical composition and musical
instruments inspired by the theories of quantum mechanics. The further
development was carefully put into the hands of the different members of the
project with such different competences as sound design, physics, musical
live performance, composition, light design and musicology. In this
connection, I fulfilled the role and interest of the composer as well as
representing the performing arts (dance and acting). The aim of my
participation was to show how collaboration between music and science could
result in a development of different functional approaches to compositional
strategies in general and give a new perspective for the artistic thinking
in music as well as in the performing arts in general. This article is
written as a part of an artistic research and the ideas, statements and
conclusions presented in it are to be understood as being directly linked to
creative work. But indeed, I also hope this text will provide inspiration to
approach music in a new way, both for listeners, musicologists, musicians
and other performing artists.
Synthesis and analysis of sounds developed from the Bose-Einstein condensate: Theory and experimental results
Authors: Novkovic Dragan , Peljevic Marko , Malinovic Mateja
Published: September 2018

Two seemingly incompatible worlds of quantum physics and acoustics have their
meeting point in experiments with the Bose-Einstein Condensate. From the
very beginning, the Quantum Music project was based on the idea of
converting the acoustic phenomena of quantum physics that appear in
experiments into the sound domain accessible to the human ear. The first
part of this paper describes the experimental conditions in which these
acoustic phenomena occur. The second part of the paper describes the process
of sound synthesis which was used to generate final sounds. Sound synthesis
was based on the use of two types of basic data: theoretical formulas and
the results of experiments with the Bose-Einstein condensate. The process of
sound synthesis based on theoretical equations was conducted following the
principles of additive synthesis, realized using the Java Script and Max MSP
software. The synthesis of sounds based on the results of experiments was
done using the MatLab software. The third part or the article deals with the
acoustic analysis of the generated sounds, indicating some of the acoustic
phenomena that have emerged. Also, we discuss the possible ways of using
such sounds in the process of composing and performing contemporary music.
The status of opera artist at the national theatre in belgrade from 1970 to 1980
Authors: Spasic Vanja
Published: September 2018

This article deals with the status of the opera artist in the National
Theatre in Belgrade in the 1970s. The status of an opera artist is analysed
from two, relatively independent standpoints. The first level includes the
artist?s position as an employed person in the institution, and the other -
his social position at the final stage of the self-management socialism,
which was the ideological and organisational framework of the Yugoslav
cultural policy in the aforementioned period. The main idea of this article
is to utilize the approaches of various sciences - sociology of art,
cultural policy, musicology - in order to investigate those aspects that
determine the status of artists. The initial research question was concerned
with discovering how the status of opera artists in the Theatre was
determined. The answer to this question required an insight into artistic
work within the Theatre, which was reconstructed on the basis of the
available archival material, as well as the artists? positioning in society,
which was achieved by looking at the discourses about an artist from the
eighth decade of the 20th century. The fundamental literature for this
article was The White Book (Bela knjiga), which was issued in 1970 according
to the decision of the Art Council of the National Theatre (Opera and
Ballet); its purpose was to define the need for reform at the Opera and
Ballet. The goal of this article is to point to different interpretations of
the status of the artist in the observed period of self-management in the
field of culture.
Privatization, pollution, and welfare in a mixed differentiated duopoly
Authors: Pi Jiancai , Guan Yiwen
Published: September 2018

This paper investigates the impacts exerted by the residents? environmental preference on privatization in a mixed differentiated duopoly. We assume that the production will generate environmental pollution, which causes an extra cost that the private firm does not bear but residents with the environmental preference have to tolerate. The government pursues to maximize social welfare. We find that the residents? environmental preference has significant impacts on privatization. When residents pay more attention to environmental pollution, privatization cannot induce more social welfare, and thus the government will choose not to privatize the public firm. The degree of substitution of products will affect the results when the value of the residents? environmental preference is given, but the order of the firms? moves will not change the results.