bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Improving management of comorbidity in patients with colorectal cancer using comprehensive medical assessment: A pilot study
Authors: Signal Virginia , Jackson Christopher , Signal Louise , Hardie Claire , Holst Kirsten , McLaughlin Marie , Steele Courtney , Sarfati Diana
Published: September 2019

Background: Screening for and active management of comorbidity soon after cancer diagnosis shows promise in altering cancer treatment and outcomes for comorbid patients. Prior to a large multi-centre study, piloting of the intervention (comprehensive medical assessment) was undertaken to investigate the feasibility of the comorbidity screening tools and proposed outcome measures, and the feasibility, acceptability and potential effect of the intervention. Methods : In this pilot intervention study, 72 patients of all ages (36 observation/36 intervention) with newly diagnosed or recently relapsed colorectal adenocarcinoma were enrolled and underwent comorbidity screening and risk stratification. Intervention patients meeting pre-specified comorbidity criteria were referred for intervention, a comprehensive medical assessment carried out by geriatricians. Each intervention was individually tailored but included assessment and management of comorbidity, polypharmacy, mental health particularly depression, functional status and psychosocial issues. Recruitment and referral to intervention were tracked, verbal and written feedback were gathered from staff, and semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with patients to assess screening tool and intervention feasibility and acceptability. Interviews were transcribed and analysed thematically. Patients were followed for 6 - 12 months after recruitment to assess feasibility of proposed outcome measures (chemotherapy uptake and completion rates, grade 3 - 5 treatment toxicity, attendance at hospital emergency clinic, and unplanned hospitalisations) and descriptive data on outcomes collated. Results: Of the 29 intervention patients eligible for the intervention, 21 received it with feedback indicating that the intervention was acceptable. Those in the intervention group were less likely to be on 3+ medications, to have been admitted to hospital in previous 12 months, or to have limitations in daily activities. Collection of data to measure proposed outcomes was feasible with 55% (6/11) of intervention patients completing chemotherapy as planned compared to none (of 14) of the control group. No differences were seen in other outcome measures. Overall the study was feasible with modification, but the intervention was difficult to integrate into clinical pathways. Conclusions: This study generated valuable results that will be used to guide modification of the study and its approaches prior to progressing to a larger-scale study.
Performance of ultrasonography screening for breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Yang Lei , Wang Shengfeng , Zhang Liwen , Sheng Chao , Song Fengju , Huang Yubei
Published: September 2019

Background To provide a global profile of supplemental ultrasonography (US) screening after mammography (MAM) screening or primary US screening for breast cancers.Methods Electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Wed of Science, and Embase) were systematically searched to identify relevant studies published between January 2003 and May 2018. Only high-quality or fair-quality studies reporting any of the following performance values for supplemental or primary US screening were included: sensitivity, specificity, cancer detected rate (CDR), recall rate (RR), biopsy rate (BR), and proportions of invasive cancers (ProIC) or node-positive cancers (ProNPC) among screening-detected cancers.Results Twenty-three studies were included, including 12 supplemental US screening studies and 11 joint screening studies in which both MAM and US were used as primary screening methods. Meta-analyses revealed that supplemental US screening could detect 96% [95% confidential intervals (CIs): 82% to 99%] of occult breast cancers missed by MAM and identify 94% (95% CIs: 88% to 97%) of healthy women, with a CDR of 2.9/1000 (95%CIs: 1.8/1000 to 3.9/1000), RR of 8.6% (95%CIs: 4.8% to 13.5%), BR of 3.9% (95%CIs: 2.5% to 5.5%), ProICof 73.9% (95%CIs: 49.0% to 93.7%), and ProNPC of 72.6% (95%CIs: 51.9% to 90.0%). Compared with primary MAM screening, primary US screening led to the recall of significantly more women with positive screening results [1.2% (95%CIs:0.4% to 1.9%), P =0.004] and detected significantly more invasive cancers [20.2% (95%CIs: 7.2% to 33.1%), P = 0.002]. However, there were no significant differences for other performance measures between the two screening methods, including sensitivity, specificity, CDR, BR, and ProNPC.Conclusions Supplemental US screening could detect occult breast cancers missed by MAM, while primary US screening performances are comparable to those of primary MAM screening, but with a higher recall rate and a higher detection rate for invasive cancers.
Electroacupuncture for postoperative pain after nasal endoscopic surgery: Study protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Li Shanshan , Zhang Qing , Yin Xuan , Yue Hongyu , Zhang Wei , Lao Lixing , Zhang Zhangjin , Wu Huangan , Xu Shifen
Published: September 2019

Background: Postoperative pain is a common disorder that interferes with the quality of sleep after nasal endoscopic surgery and delays postoperative recovery. Acupuncture is an effective tool for pain management. However, electroacupuncture specifically for the relief of postoperative pain after nasal endoscopic surgery has not yet been studied through a randomized controlled trial. Method/Design: A randomized, sham-controlled, patient- and- assessor-blind trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in managing postoperative pain following nasal endoscopic surgery of sinusitis with nasal polyps. There will be 30participants randomly allocated to an electroacupuncture or non-invasive sham control in a 1:1 ratio. Treatment will be done within 2 hours before operation, immediately after the operation upon arrival to the recovery ward, and once daily for 3 days. The primary outcome of the Pain Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) will be analyzed using the area-under-the-curve (AUC) method. The secondary outcome measures include Heart Rate (HR) and Blood Pressure (BP) after operation, the sleep quality during the hospital stay (Actigragh),Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15), and the MOS item short form health survey (SF-36). ITT analysis will be used in this RCT. Discussion: This trial protocol provides an example of clinical application for the management of postoperative pain using electroacupuncture treatment. If the electroacupuncture treatment protocol confirms that this treatment method is effective and safe, it can be implemented as a standard of care for relieving postoperative pain in Chinese and Western medicine.
The Effects of Tai Chi on Grade 1 Hypertension: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Lee Sang Hyun , Kim Byung-Jun , Park In-Hwa , Hwang Eui-Hyoung , Park Eun Ju , Jang In-soo , Hwang Man-Suk
Published: September 2019

Background Medication is generally recommended to reduce the morbidity and mortality caused by cardiovascular disease in hypertensive patients. However, considering the difficulties and economic factors associated with long-term medication, interest in tai chi as an exercise treatment method has been recently increasing in Korean medical practice. Numerous studies have suggested that tai chi can be used to treat various diseases and affect psychosomatic factors such as anxiety. This study aims to evaluate the effect of tai chi in reducing blood pressure among grade 1 hypertensive patients.Methods In this randomized, active-controlled, assessor-blinded, two parallel-armed trial, 80 grade 1 hypertension patients will be recruited and randomly assigned to the usual care group or to the tai chi group (n = 40 in each group). Subjects who voluntarily signed a study agreement will be educated to manage their own blood pressure by restricting salt intake, losing weight, moderating alcohol consumption, performing exercise, and regulating dietary intake at their first visit. In addition to self-management, the tai chi group will perform two 60-minute tai chi sessions per week for a total of 8 weeks. Blood pressure will be measured as the primary outcome. In addition, body composition, heart rate, and the perceived strength and difficulty of the exercise will be measured as secondary outcomes.Discussion This study intends to conduct a randomized controlled trial of tai chi, which is not widely practiced in Korea. This study will provide valuable data on the effects of tai chi on hypertension, to inform non-pharmaceutical treatment options for this disorder.
Financial instability, institutional development and economic crisis in Eastern Europe
Authors: Honningdal Grytten Ola , Koilo Viktoriia
Published: September 2019

This paper sheds light on the financial crisis of 2008–2010 in eleven emerging Eastern European economies (EE11): Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Romania, Tajikistan and Ukraine. The aim is twofold. In the first place it seeks to find out if the financial instability hypothesis, as put forward by Minsky and Kindleberger, is a valid explanatory factor for the crisis. Secondly, it tries to map if general institutional frameworks of these countries were developed in order to stand against the factors leading into the financial crisis.To answer these research problems the paper maps cycles of three parameters representing the real economy, i.e. gross domestic product, manufacturing output and unemployment and four parameters representing the financial markets, i.e. money supply, credit volumes, inflation and government debt. The cycle approach is carried out with the help of a structural time series analysis to isolate cycles in time series. The paper concludes that there were substantial positive financial cycles previous to the financial crisis mirrored by similar cycles in the real economy. Similarly, the results show negative cycles in the same parameters during the years of crisis. It seems that an uncontrolled increase in money and credit caused the economy to overheat and thereafter contract into financial and real economy crises.Also, the paper compiles twelve different indices of institutional development. These are standardized and presented in an institutional development matrix, showing that the general institutional framework for the eleven economies was weak previous to and under the meltdown of the economies. The construction of an integrated institutional development index on the basis of the same twelve parameters confirms institutional shortcomings, which may have made the economies less able to guard themselves from a crisis initiated by both domestically and internationally financial instability.
Prenatal multimodal diagnosis of hemangioma of the cerebellum:
the case and literary review
Authors: D.V. Voronin , M.N. Korlyakova , A.D. Halikov et all
Published: September 2019

Objective: improvement of the quality of prenatal diagnosis of brain tumors using different ray diagnostic
techniques.
Materials: the case of prenatal diagnosis of hemangioma of the cerebellum at 25 weeks of gestation with
ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging is presented. The diagnosis was verified by post-mortem examination.
Results: the publications about the prenatal diagnosis of hemangiomas and other brain tumors over the
past 30 years are presented.
Conclusion: representation of the features of the ultrasound and MRI picture of fetal brain tumors and the
timing of their manifestation allows to organise algorithm of prenatal diagnosis. The prognosis for the fetus in
the presence of brain tumors, regardless of the nature of the tumor, should be regarded as unfavourable.
Prenatal differential ultrasound diagnosis of congenital heart diseases with
interventricular septal defect and dextroposed aorta
Authors: M.V. Medvedev, M.V. Kubrina
Published: September 2019

Main prenatal ultrasound differential patterns of congenital heart diseases including interventricular septal
defect and dextroposed aorta are presented.
A non-local model output statistics approach for the downscaling of CMIP5 GCMs for the projection of rainfall in Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Noor Muhammad , Ismail Tarmizi bin , Ullah Shahid , Iqbal Zafar , Nawaz Nadeem , Ahmed Kamal
Published: September 2019

In this study, a non-local model output statistics (MOS) approach is proposed for the downscaling of daily rainfall of coupled model intercomparison project phase 5 (CMIP5) general circulation models (GCMs) for the projections of rainfall in Peninsular Malaysia for two representative concentration pathway (RCP) scenarios, RCP4.5 and RCP8.5. Projections of eight GCMs for both the mentioned RCPs were used for this purpose. The GCM simulations were downscaled at 19 observed stations distributed over Peninsular Malaysia. Random forest (RF) was used for the development of non-local regression-based MOS models. The results revealed a high accuracy of the models in downscaling rainfall at all the observed stations. The mean absolute error (MAE) of the models were found in the range of 0.8–0.39; normalized root mean square error (NRMSE) between 7.4 and 41.7, Percent Bias (PBIAS) between –0.3 and 10.1, Nash–Sutcliffe coefficient (NSE) between 0.81 and 0.99 and R2 between 0.89 and 0.99. The increase in annual rainfall was in the range of 7.3–29.5%. The increase was higher for RCP8.5 compared to RCP4.5. The maximum increase was observed in the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia in the range of 20.7–29.5%, while the minimum in the south-west region was in the range of 7.6–15.2%.
Challenges in water resources of Lagos mega city of Nigeria in the context of climate change
Authors: Shiru Mohammed Sanusi , Shahid Shamsuddin , Shiru Suleiman , Chung Eun Sung , Alias Noraliani , Ahmed Kamal , Dioha Emmanuel Chukwuka , Sa'adi Zulfaqar , Salman Saleem , Noor Muhammad , Nashwan Mohamed Salem , Idlan Mohd Khairul , Khan Najeebullah , Momade Mohammed Hamza , Houmsi Muhammad Rajab , Iqbal Zafar , Ishanch Qutbudin , Sediqi Mohammad Naser
Published: September 2019

This study assesses the water resources and environmental challenges of Lagos mega city, Nigeria, in the context of climate change. Being a commercial hub, the Lagos population has grown rapidly causing an insurmountable water and environmental crisis. In this study, a combined field observation, sample analysis, and interviews were used to assess water challenges. Observed climate, general circulation model (GCM) projections and groundwater data were used to assess water challenges due to climate change. The study revealed that unavailability of sufficient water supply provision in Lagos has overwhelmingly compelled the population to depend on groundwater, which has eventually caused groundwater overdraft. Salt water intrusion and subsidence has occurred due to groundwater overexploitation. High concentrations of heavy metals were observed in wells around a landfill. Climate projections showed a decrease in rainfall of up to 140 mm and an increase in temperature of up to 8 °C. Groundwater storage is projected to decrease after the mid-century due to climate change. Sea level rise will continue until the end of the century. As the water and environmental challenges of Lagos are broad and the changing characteristics of the climate are expected to intensify these as projected, tackling these challenges requires a holistic approach from an integrated water resources management perspective.
Modeling dynamics of organic carbon and nitrogen removal during aeration interruption in aerated horizontal flow treatment wetlands
Authors: Boog Johannes , Kalbacher Thomas , Nivala Jaime , van Afferden Manfred , Müller Roland A.
Published: September 2019

Despite recent developments in process-based modeling of treatment wetlands (TW), the dynamic response of horizontal flow (HF) aerated wetlands to interruptions of aeration has not yet been modeled. In this study, the dynamic response of organic carbon and nitrogen removal to interruptions of aeration in an HF aerated wetland was investigated using a recently-developed numerical process-based model. Model calibration and validation were achieved using previously obtained data from pilot-scale experiments. Setting initial concentrations for anaerobic bacteria to high values ( 35–70 mg L−1) and including ammonia sorption was important to simulate the treatment performance of the experimental wetland in transition phases when aeration was switched off and on again. Even though steady-state air flow rate impacted steady-state soluble chemical oxygen demand (CODs), ammonia nitrogen (NH4–N) and oxidized nitrogen (NOx–N) concentration length profiles, it did not substantially affect corresponding effluent concentrations during aeration interruption. When comparing simulated with experimental results, it is most likely that extending the model to include mass transfer through the biofilm will allow to better explain the underlying experiments and to increase simulation accuracy. This study provides insights into the dynamic behavior of HF aerated wetlands and discusses assumptions and limitations of the modeling approach.
Development of an Early Warning System to Prevent Crises in the Palliative Home Care Setting of Patients and Their Informal Caregivers: Protocol for a Mixed Method Study
Authors: Fringer André , Arrer Eleonore , Maier Edith , Schnepp Wilfried , Ulmer Tom
Published: September 2019

Background

Most people wish to die at home, but most people in Switzerland die in hospitals or nursing homes. Family caregivers often offer support so patients with palliative care needs can stay at home for as long as possible. However, crises and unplanned hospital admissions often occur in this setting because of family caregiver strain and symptom severity in patients. The so-called smart devices such as wearables or smartphones offer the opportunity to continuously monitor certain parameters and recording symptom deteriorations. By providing professionals with this information in a timely manner, crises in the home could be avoided.

Objective

The aim of this interdisciplinary study is to explore the symptom burden of people with palliative care needs who are cared for at home and to understand the development of crises in the home care setting. On the basis of the findings from this study, we will develop an early warning system to stabilize the home care situation and to prevent critical events from happening, thereby reducing avoidable hospitalizations.

Methods

A mixed method study is being conducted consisting of 4 main consecutive phases: (1) developing the monitoring system; (2) pretesting the system and adapting it to user needs; (3) conducting the study in the palliative home care setting with approximately 40 patients; and (4) distinguishing symptom patterns from the collected data specific to crisis emergence, followed by the development of an early warning system to prevent such crises. In study phase 3, each patient will receive an upper arm sensor and a symptom diary to assess symptom burden related to patients and family caregivers. A within-case analysis will be conducted for each patient’s situation followed by a cross-case comparison to identify certain symptom patterns that may predict symptom deterioration (study phase 4).

Results

The collaboration with the local mobile palliative care team for participant recruitment and data collection has been established. Recruitment is forthcoming.

Conclusions

We expect the findings of this study to provide holistic insight into symptom burden and the well-being of patients with palliative care needs and of their family caregivers. This information will be used to develop an early warning system to avoid the occurrence of potential crises, thereby improving palliative care provision at home.

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 PRR1-10.2196/13933
Experiences of African American Breast Cancer Survivors Using Digital Scales and Activity Trackers in a Weight Gain Prevention Intervention: Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Authors: Power Julianne M , Tate Deborah F , Valle Carmina G
Published: September 2019

BACKGROUND

The use of digital tools to promote daily self-weighing and daily activity tracking may be a promising strategy for weight control among African American breast cancer survivors (AABCS). There have been no studies exploring the acceptability and feasibility of using digital tools for weight control or qualitative studies characterizing perceptions of daily self-weighing and daily activity tracking among AABCS.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to explore the subjective experiences of daily self-weighing and daily activity tracking using digital tools, including wireless scales and activity trackers, in a sample of AABCS participating in two technology-based weight gain prevention interventions over 6 months.

METHODS

Semistructured interviews (N=21) were conducted in person or over the phone, were audio recorded, and then transcribed verbatim. Each transcript was read to identify key themes and develop a codebook. Each transcript was coded using Atlas.ti software, and code outputs were used to identify overarching themes and patterns in the data.

RESULTS

On average, participants were 52.6 (SD 8.3) years of age, with obesity at baseline (BMI 33.1 kg/m2, SD 5.9), and weighed on 123.4 (SD 48.0) days out of the 168 days (73.5%) in the study period. Women tended to attribute their weight gain to cancer treatment and framed program benefits in terms of improved quality of life and perceptions of prolonging their survival following treatment. Using the smart scale for daily self-weighing was viewed as the tool by which participants could control their weight and improve their health and well-being posttreatment. The activity tracker increased awareness of physical activity and motivated participants to be more active.

CONCLUSIONS

Participants reported positive experiences and benefits from daily self-weighing and daily activity tracking. Findings suggest that daily self-weighing and daily activity tracking using digital tools are well-received, acceptable, and feasible intervention strategies for AABCS in the context of posttreatment weight management.
Implementation of an Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome App for Health-Related Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients: Evaluation and Acceptability Analysis in a Two-Center Prospective Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Graf Joachim , Sickenberger Nina , Brusniak Katharina , Matthies Lina Maria , Deutsch Thomas M , Simoes Elisabeth , Plappert Claudia , Keilmann Lucia , Hartkopf Andreas , Walter Christina Barbara , Hahn Markus , Engler Tobias , Wallwiener Stephanie , Schuetz Florian , Fasching Peter A , Schneeweiss Andreas , Brucker Sara Yvonne , Wallwiener Markus
Published: September 2019

BACKGROUND

One in eight women is diagnosed with breast cancer in the course of their life. As systematic palliative treatment has only a limited effect on survival rates, the concept of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was developed for measurement of patient-centered outcomes. Various studies have already demonstrated the reliability of paper-based patient-reported outcome (pPRO) and electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) surveys and that the 2 means of assessment are equally valid.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to analyze the acceptance and evaluation of a tablet-based ePRO app for breast cancer patients and to examine its suitability, effort, and difficulty in the context of HRQoL and sociodemographic factors.

METHODS

Overall, 106 women with adjuvant or advanced breast cancer were included in a 2-center study at 2 major university hospitals in Germany. Patients were asked to answer HRQoL and PRO questionnaires both on a tablet on-site using a specific eHealth assessment website and on paper. The suitability, effort, and difficulty of the app and self-reported technical skills were also assessed. Only the results of the electronically acquired data are presented here. The results of the reliability of the pPRO data have already been published elsewhere.

RESULTS

Patients regarded the ePRO assessment as more suitable (80/106, 75.5%), less stressful (73/106, 68.9%), and less difficult (69/106, 65.1%) than pPRO. The majority of patients stated that ePRO assessment improves health care in hospitals (87/106, 82.1%). However, evaluation of ePROs depended on the level of education (P=.003) in the dimensions of effort and difficulty (regression analysis). The app was rated highly in all categories. HRQoL data and therapy setting did not show significant correlations with the app’s evaluation parameters.

CONCLUSIONS

The results indicate that ePRO surveys are feasible for measuring HRQoL in breast cancer patients and that those patients prefer ePRO assessment to pPRO assessment. It can also be seen that patients consider ePRO assessment to improve hospital health care. However, studies with larger numbers of patients are needed to develop apps that address the needs of patients with lower levels of education and technical skills.
Patient Use and Experience With Online Access to Electronic Health Records in Norway: Results From an Online Survey (Preprint)
Authors: Zanaboni Paolo , Kummervold Per Egil , Sørensen Tove , Johansen Monika Alise
Published: September 2019

BACKGROUND

The electronic health record (EHR) has been fully established in all Norwegian hospitals. Patient-accessible electronic health records (PAEHRs) are available to citizens aged 16 years and older through the national health portal Helsenorge.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed at understanding how patients use PAEHRs. Three research questions were addressed in order to explore (1) characteristics of users, (2) patients’ use of the service, and (3) patient experience with the service.

METHODS

We conducted an online survey of users who had accessed their EHR online at least once through the national health portal. Patients from two of the four health regions in Norway were invited to participate. Quantitative data were supplemented by qualitative information.

RESULTS

A total of 1037 respondents participated in the survey, most of whom used the PAEHR regularly (305/1037, 29.4%) or when necessary (303/1037, 29.2%). Service utilization was associated with self-reported health, age, gender, education, and health care professional background. Patients found the service useful to look up health information (687/778, 88.3%), keep track of their treatment (684/778, 87.9%), prepare for a hospital appointment (498/778, 64.0%), and share documents with their general practitioner (292/778, 37.5%) or family (194/778, 24.9%). Most users found it easy to access their EHR online (965/1037, 93.1%) and did not encounter technical challenges. The vast majority of respondents (643/755, 85.2%) understood the content, despite over half of them acknowledging some difficulties with medical terms or phrases. The overall satisfaction with the service was very high (700/755, 92.7%). Clinical advantages to the patients included enhanced knowledge of their health condition (565/691, 81.8%), easier control over their health status (685/740, 92.6%), better self-care (571/653, 87.4%), greater empowerment (493/674, 73.1%), easier communication with health care providers (493/618, 79.8%), and increased security (655/730, 89.7%). Patients with complex, long-term or chronic conditions seemed to benefit the most. PAEHRs were described as useful, informative, effective, helpful, easy, practical, and safe.

CONCLUSIONS

PAEHRs in Norway are becoming a mature service and are perceived as useful by patients. Future studies should include experimental designs focused on specific populations or chronic conditions that are more likely to achieve clinically meaningful benefits. Continuous evaluation programs should be conducted to assess implementation and changes of wide-scale routine services over time.
Pemanfaatan Ekstrak Ubi Ungu sebagai Pewarna Merah pada Soft Candy dan Stabilitasnya
Authors: Ina Putu Timur , Puspawati Gusti Ayu Kadek Diah , Ekawati Gusti Ayu , Putra Gusti Putu Ganda
Published: September 2019

This study aimed to determine the purple sweet potato pigment extract concentration in soft candy formulation and its stability during storage. The research was conducted in two steps i.e. the addition of purple sweet potato pigment extract concentration in soft candy and of soft candy’s red pigment stability during storage. Firstly, the soft candy formulation was added with the red pigment of purple sweet potato extract in various concentrations, i.e. control (0% extract); 0.25% concentration of the pigment extract; 0.50%; 0.75%; and 1%. Secondly, the stability examination of pigment extract in soft candy was carried out at various storage temperatures: at refrigerator temperature (4 °C); at room temperature (27 ℃); and at 35 °C within the observation period of every 2 days for 14 days. The results showed that soft candy with the purple sweet potato red pigment extract addition of 0.75% concentration gave the highest value on panelists’ acceptance in terms of color, odor, texture, taste and overall acceptance as follows: 6.08 (like); 4.02 (neutral); 5.58 (like); 5.46 (rather like); and 5.92 (like), respectively, with the following levels of anthocyanin, total phenolic and antioxidant activity: 12,74±0,06 mg/100 g; 0,73±0,02 g/100 g and 0,76±0,02 g AAE/100 g, respectively. Stability of soft candy’s red pigment extract during storage at a temperature of 35 °C for 14 days showed a decline in the value of a* (redness), but an increase in the value of b* (yellowness) and the value of L (brightness), as a significant indicator of the purple sweet potato red pigment extract color change on soft candy, meanwhile at refrigerator (4 ℃) and room temperatures (27 ℃) after 14 days observation has not shown the loss or a significant reduction of red pigment color.
Uji Deteriorasi Terkontrol (UDT) ‎untuk Memperkirakan Masa Simpan Benih Kedelai (Glycine max (L.) Merr.)
Authors: Susilawati Pepi Nur , Andrini Anis , Nugroho Evi Dwi Sulistya , Amanda Ulima ‎ Darmania
Published: September 2019

Deterioration of seeds during storage may reduce the supply of high-quality seeds which become the limiting ‎factor of soybean production in tropical countries. Controlled Deterioration Test (CDT) is one of the ‎fastest vigor testing methods. The objective of this study was to achieve the suitable moisture content and ‎duration of CDT treatment in soybean seed, then establish a model that associated with the seed vigor in ‎the field after a certain time of storage. Split-plot with 2 factors, namely seed varieties and the combination of ‎moisture content and heat exposure duration were used to determine the influence of CDT treatment. ‎Another split-plot for 2 factors, namely storage period and seed varieties were used to determine the effect ‎of shelf life. Viability parameters were observed by germination strength (GS) and seedling vigor index (VI), ‎using a rolled paper towel method. The results showed that there was an interaction between soybean seed ‎varieties and the combination of seed moisture content treatment with duration of CDT exposure. Sindoro ‎and Tanggamus varieties had higher viability and storability than other varieties. Combinations of 28% seed ‎moisture content for 24 hours CDT duration were sensitive enough to evaluate the physiological potential of ‎soybean seeds, providing information that was closely related to seed germination after stored for 1 month. ‎
Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Black Glutinous Rice Anthocyanin during Fermentation by Pediococcus pentosaceus N11.16
Authors: Suhartatik Nanik , Mustofa Akhmad , Mursito Ponco
Published: September 2019

Anthocyanin was developed into natural food colorant in microemulsion systems to improve their stability and readiness for food preparation. Anthocyanin has an antioxidant activity. The degradation of anthocyanin into small compound could increase the biological activity. Anthocyanin was extracted from black glutinous rice and prepared using food grade surfactant such as Tween 80, Tween 20, and Span 80. Microemulsion was then added into modified deMann Rogosa Sharp (MRS) medium as much as 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 ppm. Lactic acid bacteria genus Pediococcus pentosaceus N11.16 were grown for 18–24 hours and were used as enzyme producers. This experiment was aimed to determine the stability of anthocyanin in microemulsion systems to enzymatic degradation. The modified MRS medium was added with microemulsion and incubated for 24 h. Phenolic content remained stable during the fermentation process in all treatments, while the highest antioxidant activity was found in the sample with 20 ppm of anthocyanin. Total acid-producing bacteria were also monitored during the incubation and the result showed that there was a decline in their growth. There was a significant change in the antioxidant activity during incubation.
An IR for the Global South or a Global IR? (Guest Editorial)
Authors: Acharya Amitav
Published: September 2019

The field of international relations (IR) is witnessing growing efforts to challenge Western centrism and give more space and voice to the Global South. These efforts are happening under a variety of labels, such as, but not limited to, non-Western IR, post-Western IR, Global IR, etc.To be sure, attempts to “bring the Global South in” by highlighting and generalizing from its contexts and challenges are not new. One could think of several examples, with Dependency theory and, somewhat later, Postcolonialism being two of the most prominent approaches. But recent efforts have been broader and targeted the entire discipline of IR, especially its major theories and concepts. And they have brought in a wider range of theoretical perspectives than Marxism and Postcolonialism, including Constructivism (Acharya), English School (Buzan) and even some realists (e.g. Mohammed Ayoob’s Subaltern Realism”).But labels overlap and can be confusing. Does post-Western subsume or exclude pre-Western or premodern, or pre-Westphalian histories and institutions? Are the distinctions between West and non-West meaningful? (They are increasingly blurred, but alas, the major IR theories are yet to reflect this)  What is the difference between “non-Western” and “post-Western”?
Correlation of cervical vertebral maturity and teeth calcification stages in children with cleft lip and palate
Authors: Pamadya Sandy , Azhari Azhari , Firman Ria Noerianingsih
Published: September 2019

Cleft lip and palate are the most common craniofacial anomalies in Indonesia. Recent publications report that there was delayed skeletal and dental age in cleft lip and palate patients. Panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiograph to evaluate growth and development through skeletal and dental age is still rarely used. The research aimed to determine the correlation between cervical vertebral maturation and teeth calcification stages in children aged 7 to 16 years old with cleft lip and palate in Unpad Dental Hospital. The research design was analytic correlation and the sample was selected using purposive sampling cross-sectional using secondary data panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiograph. The scores of cervical maturation and teeth calcification stages were then analyzed statistically using SPSS version 16. Spearman coefficient of rank correlation test showed strong correlation between cervical vertebral maturation and teeth calcification stages on all teeth, with the highest rs score was secondary molar (0.734) and p value 0.000 The conclusion of this research is that there is a strong correlation between cervical vertebral maturation and teeth calcification stages in children aged 7 to 16 years old with cleft lip and palate.
¿Qué es y cómo se utiliza la evaluación sensorial?
Authors: Severiano Pérez Patricia
Published: September 2019

Los sentidos son la única vía de comunicación del ser humano con su entorno, nos permiten percibir lo que nos rodea, sentir el placer, pero también, por ejemplo, nos advierten cuando un alimento está descompuesto. A través de la historia, los seres humanos han hecho uso de ellos hasta inconscientemente, probando los alimentos y seleccionando los que les gustaban. En la actualidad, hay las ferias gastronómicas donde los consumidores prueban diferentes platillos sin seguir una metodología específica y sin analizar la información obtenida, esto es una degustación de alimentos, entonces, ¿qué es la evaluación sensorial? Es hasta los años 40 cuando se da nombre a una serie de metodologías definidas y validadas que permiten estudiar las respuestas del cuerpo humano a través de los sentidos, ante diferentes estímulos. Esta ciencia es la evaluación sensorial (ES); su aplicación es muy amplia, utilizándose principalmente en la industria de alimentos, pero también en otras como la farmacéutica, la textil o la automotriz, entre otras.
En los últimos años también se encontró que la percepción a través de sentidos como el olfato, está vinculada con la pérdida de memoria ocasionada por enfermedades neurodegenerativas. Por ello, en este artículo nos centraremos en dos aspectos del uso de la ES, el primero relacionado con el estudio de las características sensoriales de los alimentos, su influencia en el gusto de los consumidores y el impacto emocional que provocan, y, en segundo lugar, el diagnóstico clínico, específicamente el diagnóstico temprano de enfermedades neurodegenerativas. Además, se revisarán aspectos como las variables que intervienen en la ES y las consideraciones necesarias para abordar los estudios sensoriales, así como los resultados que se pueden obtener a través de esta ciencia.
La atención del exceso de peso en la población con edad escolar en México en dos sexenios: de las microfundamentaciones a la mediación familiar
Authors: Martínez Espinosa Alejandro
Published: September 2019

En México, las acciones para prevenir los altos niveles de sobrepeso y obesidad se han ido enfocando en edades tempranas y en el ambiente alimentario, pero aún bajo supuestos centrados en los individuos. En este texto se busca identificar el enfoque de las políticas en materia de obesidad particularmente hacia la infancia, así como señalar algunas de sus limitaciones. Se presentan las iniciativas gubernamentales en los últimos dos sexenios y se explora la evidencia que muestra la relevancia de la mediación de los hogares para comprender el exceso de peso desde la niñez. Al tratar a la población como agregado de individuos, la acción gubernamental no toma en cuenta los procesos de interacción que permiten u obstaculizan la influencia del ambiente, como los que se dan en el seno de la familia. Esto a pesar de que la evidencia, nacional e internacional, apunta a la pertinencia de analizar las preferencias y las prácticas, tanto en las condiciones en las que se definen, como en los contextos en las que operan.
Cinco tesis sobre patrones y cambios alimentarios en Colima
Authors: Oseguera Parra David
Published: September 2019

En este artículo se aborda el problema de la configuración histórica del patrón regional de alimentos en el espacio sociohistórico de la ciudad y el estado de Colima, del occidente de México. En este proceso se destacan, además, las diferentes formas de sociedad y los sujetos sociales que en cada una de ellas participaron activamente en la conformación histórica de la dieta regional.
El patrón de consumo de alimentos en el espacio prehispánico —actualmente ocupado por el estado de Colima— se basó en el policultivo milpa, acrecentado por una gran biodiversidad debida a la interconexión de tierras altas y bajas. Después de la ruptura que significó la conquista española, en ese espacio se impuso un patrón carnívoro discriminatorio sobre la enorme diversidad de plantas del gusto aborigen. Influyeron factores como el tipo de mestizaje, el patrón productivo y las relaciones de poder (ideológicas y políticas) entre los diversos grupos étnicos del largo periodo de la Nueva España. No obstante, a finales del siglo XX, comienza una revalorización de las verduras en el patrón de consumo y una apertura a las cocinas de otros lugares así como de la comida rápida, la cual, junto con un estilo de vida sedentario, precipitó los problemas de la obesidad y las enfermedades relacionadas.
Factores psicosociales, estrés psicológico y burnout en enfermería: un modelo de trayectorias
Authors: Brito-Ortíz J.F. , Juárez-García A. , Nava-Gómez M.E. , Castillo-Pérez J.J. , Brito-Nava E.
Published: September 2019

Introducción: El personal de enfermería se enfrenta cotidianamente a diferentes eventos asociados al estrés, factores psicosociales y otros mecanismos que afectan su salud mental. Objetivo: Evaluar la correlación entre la demanda psicológica, el control laboral, el apoyo social, el estrés psicológico, y las dimensiones del Síndrome de Burnout (ilusión por el trabajo, desgaste psíquico, indolencia y culpa), en un modelo de trayectorias en enfermeras mexicanas. Metodología: Estudio transversal, observacional, analítico, conducido en 357 profesionales de enfermería de Morelos, México, seleccionados por conveniencia. Los datos fueron colectados empleando tres cuestionarios, la Escala de Estrés Percibido, el Cuestionario del Contenido del Trabajo y el Cuestionario para la Evaluación del Síndrome de Quemarse por el Trabajo. Los programas SPSS 19 y LISREL 8.3 fueron empleados para el procesamiento y modelaje de los datos. Resultados: En el modelo de trayectorias, se especificó como variable mediadora de los factores psicosociales y de las dimensiones del Síndrome de Quemarse por el Trabajo (SQT), al estrés psicológico. Los índices de ajuste fueron aceptables. Se encontraron altos niveles de apoyo social, control laboral e ilusión por el trabajo; grados moderados de demanda psicológica y estrés psicológico; y bajos niveles de desgaste psíquico, indolencia y culpa. Conclusión: Implicaciones para la disciplina, se propone implementar estrategias de intervención efectivas para mantener en el personal de enfermería bajos niveles de demandas psicológicas, altos niveles de control laboral, altos niveles de apoyo social, y niveles moderados de estrés, para prevenir, el SQT.
Ketercapaian Tugas-tugas Perkembangan Siswa Pondok Pesantren Dan Implikasinya Dalam Bimbingan dan Konseling
Authors: Putra., M.Pd., Kons Fuaddillah
Published: September 2019

Tugas perkembangan merupakan salah satu hal penting yang harus mampu dipenuhi oleh setiap insan yang menjalani kehidupan, hal ini dikarenakan tugas perkembangan salah satu bentuk wujud kemampuan dari seorang individu yang telah mampu mengembangkan dirinya dan mampu beradaptasi dengan lingkungannya.Namun dari sisi lain terdapat beberapa haldapat mengahambat perkembangan dari pemenuhan tugas perkembangan seseorang individu salah satunya adalah aturan-aturan yang telah disepakati
PROFIL PENASEHAT AKADEMIS (PA) DALAM PELAYANAN KONSELING KARIER DI PERGURUAN TINGGI
Authors: Zulfa Zulva
Published: September 2019

Higher education is one of the places that can be used as a forum in the intellectualization of the nation, one of the important components in higher education in educating dance children is academic advisor. But in fact many Academic Advisers (PA) in many universities do not function, one of them as a counselor in the academic field. At STKIP PGRI West Sumatra academic advisors involved lecturers as counseling services. This is very important because students need academic advisors as counselors who can understand the problems they face in the study period. The results of this study indicate that on campus STKIP PGRI West Sumatra PA has a very important role in advancing students in the academic field, as well as helping students in developing careers that they must choose or determine
EFEKTIFITAS BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK DALAM MENGURANGI PERILAKU BULLYING DAN IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING
Authors: Yelisma Neci
Published: September 2019

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh adanya siswa yang melakukan kekerasan vrbal dan nonverbal kepada siswa lainnya, yang menyebabkan siswa yang mendapat kekerasan jarang dan takut untuk pergi kesekolah. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk melihat efektifitas bimbingan kelompok dalam mengurangi perilaku bullying siswa. Jenis metodologi dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan teknik eksperimen, sampel penelitian berjumlah 12 orang peserta didik yang terdiri dari 4 orang peserta didik pelaku bullying dan  8 orang lagi yang terkena perilaku bulying di sekolah. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa terdapat efektifitas bimbingan kelompok dalam mengurangi perilaku bullying. Diharapkan kepada semua warga sekolah khususnya guru, pimpinan sekolah agar dapat lebih memberikan perhatian kepada semua peserta didik, khususnya yang mendapatkan perlakuan bullying dari temannya.
KEARIFAN LOKAL MASYARAKAT DALAM MELESTARIKAN BATANG AIE LUNANG DI KENAGARIAN LUNANG KECAMATAN LUNANG KABUPATEN PESISIR SELATAN
Authors: Sari Deni Fatma
Published: September 2019

This research aim to get information or data and analyse exhaustively about local wisdom of society in preserve bar of aie Lunang in Kenagarian Lunang District Of Lunang Sub-Province Coastal area of South. Result of research show 1) Knowledge of society about is important of him continuity of bar region of aie to life seen from willingness for bertanggungjawab about continuity of bar of aie in the form of prohibition order catching fish with fish poison and also do not impinge assumed order oppose against norm and value around bar of aie and also the existence of dubious to all breaking of the rule 2) Understanding of society about local wisdom in taking care of bar region of aie very is needed, because bar of aie represent one of the very natural resources many its function to life 3) Habit of regional society of bar of aie pertained goodness and still hold gentleman's agreement firmness and norm going into effect seen from habit of society which do not use fish poison to catch fish, [do] not throw away garbage around bar of aie, using clothes which appropriately when bath in bar of aie and 4) Confidence of society that bar of aie the necessary for life of them and if impinging norm and order going into effect they believe the existence of dubious and debacle to which impinge it.Keyword: local wisdom, Society
PENGISIAN AIRTANAH BUATAN (ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE) DALAM RANGKA MENGATASI BENCANA BANJIR LONGSOR DAN KETERSEDIAAN AIR TANAH DI KOTA PADANG
Authors: Edial Helfia
Published: September 2019

Problem of flooding and landslides in Indonesia are already an issue ordinary and natural, is due to geological conditions, geomorphological and meteorological Indonesia is very appropriate, ditambahlagi with the increasing number of population so many changes in land use of natural land into land settlements and land courts work. As a result, the problem of floods and landslides remain overshadow our lives. Several methods of flood and landslide risk reduction that can be done is to increase the capacity of infiltration of rainwater into the ground, therefore naturally infiltration process is reduced, then the artificial infiltration also can be done by methods as follows; Methods of spreading water on the surface "Water spreading", include; Methods basin.  "Basin Method), Method trenches "Furrow method", Method of natural channel "Natural channel method", Method immersion "Flooding method" , method of irrigation (irrigation method), method of replenishment of groundwater through pits, charging method of groundwater through wells injekasi, method "induced recharge". With this method, the risk of flooding and landslides will be reduced and even stopped with the help of other technical methods, in addition to the availability of the amount of groundwater can also be maintained.Keywords; Flood, Infiltration and Groundwater