bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pemukiman awal sungai Kapuas
Authors: Purmintasari Yulita Dewi , Kusnoto Yuver
Published: February 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kodisi geografis Kalimantan Barat dan Sungai Kapuas, dan mengetahui pola pemukiman masyarakat Kalimantan Barat di sepanjang Sungai Kapuas.Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode sejarah. Metode sejarah adalah prosedur sejarawan Untuk melukiskan kisah masa lampau berdasarkan jejak-jejak yang ditinggalkan pada masa lampau dengan langkah-langkah penulisan sejarah sebagai berikut: (1) heuristik, (2) kritik, (3) interpretasi dan (4) historiografi.Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan maka dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa: (1) sebagian besar di wilayah borneo barat ditutupi oleh hutan-hutan tropis, dan aliran-aliran sungai yang panjang. Sungai-sungai tersebut merupakan jalur transportasi penghubung antar daerah. Sungai merupakan sumber kehidupan masyarakat borneo. (2) Terbentukanya pola pemukiman masrayarat di pinggirian aliran sungai kapuas adalah proses utuk membentuk suatu kawasan yang terencana yang kemudian dapat mengantur kehidupan masyarakat yang pasti suatu saat nanti semakin kompleks.
Strategi KPU Kabupaten Bogor dalam Meningkatkan Partisipasi pada Pemilihan Umum Tahun 2019
Authors: Pertiwi Triana , Rahmawati Siti
Published: February 2020

Strategy of The General Election Commission (KPU) of Bogor Districts in Raising The Voters Participation on General Election 2019. The citizen's participation in politics that can be measurable is the citizen's behaviour in the election. The low level of participation is considered as an unfavourable sign that the government only serves the interest of some groups. The General Election Commission (KPU) as the election conventions plays a critical role as the facilitator between the candidates and the voters, they have to ensure the access of information and all the society's information necessities. Therefore, it needs to have the right strategy in raising the voters participation. The purpose of this research is to identify factors of the internal and external environments in raising the voters participation, to formulate the alternative strategies based on the internal and external factors and to define the right strategy that can be implemented by The General Election Commission (KPU) of Bogor districts. The research sample is chosen by using the nonprobability sampling method with a certain considerations (purposive sampling). The research methodology uses analysis of the IFE matrix, EFE matrix, IE matrix, SWOT and QSPM as the final decision the research resulting the main strategy that can be implemented, which is composing decisions the technique of election convention that is customized with Bogor district condition which based on the rules of regulations
Peran teman sebaya dalam pembentukan karakter siswa Madrasah Tsanawiyah
Authors: Kurniawan Yusuf , Sudrajat Ajat
Published: February 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran teman sebaya dalam pembentukan karakter siswa di MTs YAPI Pakem. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologi. Pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Keabsahan data diperoleh melalui triangulasi. Analisis data menggunakan analisis model yang dikembangkan oleh Miles Huberman. Hasil penelitian adalah sebagai berikut. 1. Teman sebaya memiliki berbagai peran penting bagi siswa MTs YAPI Pakem, yaitu: a. memberikan dukungan terhadap siswa, b. mengajarkan berbagai keterampilan sosial, c. menjadi agen sosialisasi bagi siswa, dan d. menjadi model atau contoh berperilaku bagi siswa lain. 2. Teman sebaya memiliki peran dalam membentuk berbagai karakter siswa, yaitu religius, toleransi, disiplin, kerja keras, rasa ingin tahu, bersahabat, peduli lingkungan, peduli sosial, membangkang, dan agresif.
The Practical Work of Ensuring Effective Use of Serious Games in a Rehabilitation Clinic: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Almeida João , Nunes Francisco
Published: February 2020

Background

Many rehabilitation clinics adopted serious games to support their physiotherapy sessions. Serious games can monitor and provide feedback on exercises and are expected to improve therapy and help professionals deal with more patients. However, there is little understanding of the impacts of serious games on the actual work of physiotherapists.

Objective

This study aimed to understand the impact of an electromyography-based serious game on the practical work of physiotherapists.

Methods

This study used observation sessions in an outpatient rehabilitation clinic that recently started using a serious game based on electromyography sensors. In total, 44 observation sessions were performed, involving 3 physiotherapists and 22 patients. Observation sessions were documented by audio recordings or fieldnotes and were analyzed for themes with thematic analysis.

Results

The findings of this study showed that physiotherapists played an important role in enabling the serious game to work. Physiotherapists briefed patients, calibrated the system, prescribed exercises, and supported patients while they played the serious game, all of which amounted to relevant labor.

Conclusions

The results of this work challenge the idea that serious games reduce the work of physiotherapists and call for an overall analysis of the different impacts a serious game can have. Adopting a serious game that creates more work can be entirely acceptable, provided the clinical outcomes or other advantages enabled by the serious game are strong; however, those impacts will have to be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Moreover, this work motivates the technology development community to better investigate physiotherapists and their context, offering implications for technology design.
Home-Based Pediatric Palliative Care and Electronic Health: Systematic Mixed Methods Review
Authors: Holmen Heidi , Riiser Kirsti , Winger Anette
Published: February 2020

Background

Children and families in pediatric palliative care depend on close contact with health care personnel, and electronic health (eHealth) is suggested to support care at home by facilitating their remote interactions.

Objective

This study aimed to identify and review the use of eHealth to communicate and support home-based pediatric palliative care and appraise the methodological quality of the published research.

Methods

We conducted a convergent, systematic mixed methods review and searched Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline), EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Web of Science, and Scopus for eligible papers. Studies evaluating 2-way communication technology for palliative care for children aged ≤18 years and applying quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods from 2012 to 2018 were eligible for inclusion. Quantitative and qualitative studies were equally valued during the search, screening, extraction, and analysis. Quantitative data were transformed into qualitative data and analyzed using a thematic analysis. Overall, 2 independent researchers methodologically appraised all included studies.

Results

We identified 1277 citations. Only 7 papers were eligible for review. Evaluating eHealth interventions in pediatric palliative care poses specific methodological and ethical challenges. eHealth to facilitate remote pediatric palliative care was acknowledged both as an intrusion and as a support at home. Reluctance toward eHealth was mainly identified among professionals.

Conclusions

The strengths of the conclusions are limited by the studies’ methodological challenges. Despite the limitless possibilities held by new technologies, research on eHealth in home-based pediatric palliative care is scarce. The affected children and families appeared to hold positive attitudes toward eHealth, although their views were less apparent compared with those of the professionals.

Trial Registration

PROSPERO CRD42018119051; https://tinyurl.com/rtsw5ky
Misinformation of COVID-19 on the Internet: Infodemiology Study (Preprint)
Authors: Cuan-Baltazar Jose Yunam , Muñoz-Perez Maria José , Robledo-Vega Carolina , Pérez-Zepeda Maria Fernanda , Soto-Vega Elena
Published: February 2020

BACKGROUND

The internet has become an important source of health information for users worldwide. The novel coronavirus caused a pandemic search for information with broad dissemination of false or misleading health information.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality and readability of online information about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which was a trending topic on the internet, using validated instruments and relating the quality of information to its readability.

METHODS

The search was based on the term “Wuhan Coronavirus” on the Google website (February 6, 2020). At the search time, the terms “COVID-19” or “SARS-CoV-2” (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) did not exist. Critical analysis was performed on the first 110 hits using the Health on the Net Foundation Code of Conduct (HONcode), the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark, the DISCERN instrument, and Google ranking.

RESULTS

The first 110 websites were critically analyzed, and only 1.8% (n=2) of the websites had the HONcode seal. The JAMA benchmark showed that 39.1% (n=43) of the websites did not have any of the categories required by this tool, and only 10.0% (11/110) of the websites had the four quality criteria required by JAMA. The DISCERN score showed that 70.0% (n=77) of the websites were evaluated as having a low score and none were rated as having a high score.

CONCLUSIONS

Nonhealth personnel and the scientific community need to be aware about the quality of the information they read and produce, respectively. The Wuhan coronavirus health crisis misinformation was produced by the media, and the misinformation was obtained by users from the internet. The use of the internet has a risk to public health, and, in cases like this, the governments should be developing strategies to regulate health information on the internet without censuring the population. By February 6, 2020, no quality information was available on the internet about COVID-19.
Digital Mental Health: The Answer to the Global Mental Health Crisis? (Preprint)
Authors: Rudd Brittany N , Beidas Rinad S
Published: February 2020

UNSTRUCTURED

Digital mental health interventions are often touted as the solution to the global mental health crisis. However, moving mental health care from the hands of professionals and into digital apps may further isolate individuals who need human connection the most. In this commentary, we argue that people, our society’s greatest resource, are as ubiquitous as technology. Thus, we argue that research focused on using technology to support all people in delivering mental health prevention and intervention deserves greater attention in the coming decade.
Urine Markers of Kidney Tubule Cell Injury and Kidney Function Decline in SPRINT Trial Participants with CKD
Authors: Malhotra Rakesh , Katz Ronit , Jotwani Vasantha , Ambrosius Walter T. , Raphael Kalani L. , Haley William , Rastogi Anjay , Cheung Alfred K. , Freedman Barry I. , Punzi Henry , Rocco Michael V. , Ix Joachim H. , Shlipak Michael G.
Published: February 2020

Background and objectives

eGFR and albuminuria primarily reflect glomerular function and injury, whereas tubule cell atrophy and interstitial fibrosis on kidney biopsy are important risk markers for CKD progression. Kidney tubule injury markers have primarily been studied in hospitalized AKI. Here, we examined the association between urinary kidney tubule injury markers at baseline with subsequent loss of kidney function in persons with nondiabetic CKD who participated in the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT).

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

Among 2428 SPRINT participants with CKD (eGFR<60 ml/min per 1.73 m2) at baseline, we measured urine markers of tubule injury (IL-18, kidney injury molecule-1 [KIM-1], neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin [NGAL]), inflammation (monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 [MCP-1]), and repair (human cartilage glycoprotein-40 [YKL-40]). Cox proportional hazards models evaluated associations of these markers with the kidney composite outcome of 50% eGFR decline or ESKD requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation, and linear mixed models evaluated annualized change in eGFR.

Results

Mean participant age was 73±9 (SD) years, 60% were men, 66% were white, and mean baseline eGFR was 46±11 ml/min per 1.73 m2. There were 87 kidney composite outcome events during a median follow-up of 3.8 years. Relative to the respective lowest quartiles, the highest quartiles of urinary KIM-1 (hazard ratio, 2.84; 95% confidence interval [95% CI], 1.31 to 6.17), MCP-1 (hazard ratio, 2.43; 95% CI, 1.13 to 5.23), and YKL-40 (hazard ratio, 1.95; 95% CI, 1.08 to 3.51) were associated with higher risk of the kidney composite outcome in fully adjusted models including baseline eGFR and urine albumin. In linear analysis, urinary IL-18 was the only marker associated with eGFR decline (−0.91 ml/min per 1.73 m2 per year for highest versus lowest quartile; 95% CI, −1.44 to −0.38), a finding that was stronger in the standard arm of SPRINT.

Conclusions

Urine markers of tubule cell injury provide information about risk of subsequent loss of kidney function, beyond the eGFR and urine albumin.
Analisis Lanjut Pemanfaatan Empiris Ramuan Seledri (Apium graveolens L) oleh Penyehat Tradisional
Authors: Handayani Lestari , Widowati Lucie
Published: February 2020

Celery (Apium graveolens L) is a very popular plant as a soup and many other vegetable menus. Celery has benefits as a medicinal plant and the efficacy has been known worlwide. Research on Medicinal Plants and Herbs (Ristoja) conducted in 2012, 2015, and 2017 has collected thousands of herbs and some of them contain celery. This study carried out further analysis on the empirical use of celery as an ingredient of traditional medicine by traditional healers (Hattra) through interviews and observations. Based on Ristoja's data, they found 90 herbs and among them there were 20 local names of herbs which are used by Hattra. The celery by Hattra was empirically identified for 10 types of diseases treatment. It was used mostly for hypertension or high blood pressure treatment and justificatied scientifically through other scientific literatures. It was recommended that celery could be use for self-medication a mild hypertension patient. Celery was safe although there are still contra indications. The celery treatment should be socialized through promotive activities in elderly posyandu activities remain under supervision of health workers
Efektivitas Formula Krim Tabir Surya Berbahan Aktif Ekstrak Etanol Biji Wali (Brucea javanica L. Merr)
Authors: Amini Almira , Hamdin Candra Dwipayana , Muliasari Handa , Subaidah Windah Anugrah
Published: February 2020

High intensity of ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes several adverse effect such as erythema, sunburn, pigmentation, early senescence, and skin cancer. These effects can be prevented by using sun protection product. Wali (Brucea javanica L. Merr) is one of natural plants that contain phenol and flavonoid. These compounds are proven to have sunscreen effect. The purposes of this studies are to formulate and evaluate the effectivity of oil-in-water-type sunscreen cream using 1% ethanol extract of Wali seed. The sunscreen cream is developed by using a fusion method and the evaluation of the effectivity is conducted in vivo on the skin of mice (Mus musculus). The formulated sunscreen cream is then tested for its physical properties, including homogenity, pH, spreadability, adhesion, and stability. The effectivity of the formulated cream is also tested by observing the formation of erytema on the skin of mice (Mus musculus). Erythema appearing on the mouse skin is analyzed with ImageJ and SPSS v23 using the one way anova method. The results showed that the ethanol extract of Wali seeds could be formulated into sunscreen cream. Furthermore, the formulated cream was also able to protect the mice skin against the formation of erythema significantly compared to negative controls (p
Uji Aktivitas Antiseptik Ekstrak Etanol Daun Sirih (Piper betle Linn.) dalam Obat Kumur terhadap Staphylococcus aureus secara in Vitro
Authors: Sundari Dian , Almasyhuri Almasyhuri
Published: February 2020

Betle leaf (Piper betle Linn.) is very popular in Indonesia. Betle leaf is useful for dental health and frequently used as mouthwash; to eliminate body and mouth odor; treats mouth ulcer, nosebleed, itching, ulceration and vaginal discharge in women. An oral cavity is a place for bacteria. If there is a bacterial immunity reduction, that was originally commensal bacteria can turn into a pathogen that cause infection. One of bacteria that commonly found in the oral cavity is Staphylococcus aureus. The bacteria have the ability to occupy and form biofilm on biomaterials that cause resistant to antimicrobials, thus making it difficult to eradicate host that is infected by S. aureus. Previous study reported a multidrug resistant of S. aureus that could cause death, that to overcome it, betle leaves extract ethanol in vitro antiseptic test to S.aureus was conducted. The test was conducted by the phenol coefficient method using S. auereus ATCC 25923 bacteria. Povidone iodine mouthwash that is circulated in the market is used as a comparison. The results showed that mouthwash containing ethanol extract of betle leaf had a phenol coefficient value of 1.87 while povidone iodine mouthwash as a comparison, had a phenol coefficient of 1.0. Mouthwash containing ethanol extract of betle leaf had higher antiseptic effectiveness than the comparative mouthwash.
A TEORIA DAS REPRESENTAÇÕES SOCIAIS: BASES TEÓRICAS E APLICAÇÕES NA EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: Da Conceição Costa Marcela , Pereira dos Santos Pinheiro Josemare
Published: February 2020

Fruto de uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, cuja metodologia de procedimento foi classificada como descritivo- interpretativa, este trabalho apresentou como objetivo compreender a Teoria da Representação Social e sua importância para os estudos no âmbito educacional, através de uma revisão de literatura. A partir do estudo, constatou-se que a Teoria das Representações Sociais pode ser entendida em termos de processo, perpassando pela objetivação e a ancoragem, e como produto, investigando o núcleo central e os periféricos das representações. Essa última abordagem, proposta por Abric (1994 apud CRUSOÉ, 2009), permeia um crescente contingente de estudos na área da educação à luz da Teoria das Representações Sociais, que em geral trazem no cerne a relação entre as representações sociais dos agentes educativos e as práticas pedagógicas.
Application of solvent retention capacity tests for prediction of rheological parameters of wheat flour mill streams
Authors: Vukic Milan , Janic-Hajnal Elizabet , Mastilovic Jasna , Vujadinovic Dragan , Ivanovic Marko , Soronja-Simovic Dragana
Published: February 2020

This paper presents relationship between the rheological properties of dough and individual polymer swelling properties in wheat flour mill streams. The swelling properties were measured by applying the Solvent Retention Capacities (SRC) tests. Significant correlation coefficients were determined for certain rheological parameters. In an effort to extract additional insights from the properties measured, a multivariate analysis was used to develop relationships between the studied parameters. To determine relevant relationships among the parameters, the data exploration step by the Principal Component Analysis was performed. Then, multivariate Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) models were developed, to predict certain empirical rheology parameters based on the SRC parameters. The processing of experimental data indicated the possibility of using SRC parameters for predicting rheological properties in conjunction with a suitable mathematical model. The presented approach may be useful for rapid prediction of wheat flour mill streams characteristics and for optimization of the end-flour performances.
Problems of counteraction to economic crimes in modern conditions
Authors: Begichev M . M. , Vlasov A. V.
Published: February 2020

The Development of economic crime occurred in Russia in the «dashing 90s», at the same time the first economic crimes are known in the era of ancient Rome and Egypt, and each era is somehow connected with new economic crimes that have their own characteristics and specificity. The problem of preventing crimes in the economic sphere is complex, requiring all third-party study in a specific period of time and countering them depends directly on the mechanisms that are currently in the state and law enforcement agencies.The article analyzes the peculiarity of the use of digital technologies aimed at combating economic crime.
Improvment the competitiveness of the real estate agency services: 5 basic principles
Authors: Prudnikov I. A. , Rotar A. M.
Published: February 2020

In the context of transformation of the service sector, many statements have already been made that the market of real estate services is waiting for an imminent demise and oblivion. However, the European and American market with its «saturation» of the market shows the opposite, the market of real estate services is also transformed and varies depending on the needs of customers. If initially real estate services operated on the principle of «buy-sell», now real estate agencies can help in renting an apartment, organize cleaning of real estate, provide services for maintenance of premises, etc. The market forces many service industries to change and the market poses new challenges to its participants. The article analyzes the current state of Affairs of real estate business, as well as practical examples of its development.
European Economic sanctions against Russia and effects
Authors: Azhekbarov K. A. , Abduvaitov E. Ch.
Published: February 2020

The article outlines the essence of the economic sanctions imposed on Russia by the Western EU countries, as well as other countries of the Allies. This article gives the reasons for the sanctions, how they have affected the macro and micro economy and what to expect in the future. The main purpose of the article was to identify the risks and consequences of EU economic sanctions against Russia, as well as how they will affect the CIS countries. The article presents analysis of the consequences of economic sanctions on the entire development sector of Russia, on import and export markets, on the sector of finance, investment, tourism.
Antonio Manuel Hespanha, in memoriam
Authors: Carzolio María Inés
Published: February 2020

Antonio Manuel Hespanha, in memoriam.
Derecho de huelga y Constitución argentina de 1949: Las peticiones a la Convención Constituyente
Authors: Afarian Jorge , Pasarín Sebastián Nahuel
Published: February 2020

La Asamblea Constituyente que sancionó la Constitución argentina de 1949 durante el gobierno peronista, tan efímera como inaugural de numerosos derechos económicos, sociales, culturales y especialmente laborales, vino a proponer un canal de diálogo hasta aquél momento muy novedoso, y que incluía la posibilidad de nuclear las propuestas y peticiones concretas provenientes de la sociedad civil de aquélla época. No nos detendremos a analizar los fundamentos y justificación histórico-política de la Carta Magna, sino que es nuestra intención dedicarnos a un derecho fundamental solicitado por numerosas peticiones, y que fue ignorado en igual medida tanto por la Asamblea como por el texto final de la Constitución: el derecho de huelga. Realizaremos un breve recorrido por el estado de la discusión en aquel momento, para luego detenernos en peticiones que a nuestro juicio son ilustrativas del clima social de la época respecto de este derecho.
Impoliteness in Indonesian Language Hate Speech on Social Media Contained in the Instagram Account
Authors: Subyantoro Subyantoro , Apriyanto Sigit
Published: February 2020

The phenomenon of hate speech is very interesting to draw. This is related to various recent events that have caused unrest in the community. Hate speech is an expression that stimulates people from certain social groups that are oriented toward differences, race, national origin, religion, and gender. The hate test in this study is seen from the perspective of the impoliteness theory. The research uses forensic theory, while the methodology uses qualitative. The data used, as many as 40 comments were used as research objects. Realization of hate speech based on impoliteness, there are 3 strategies, namely positive impoliteness strategies, negative impoliteness strategies, and satire or scoffing strategies. In other words, linguistic hate speech can be sent in the form of words, phrases, clauses, sentences, and in the form of discourse.
La exposición de los menores españoles a la violencia familiar
Authors: Abad Judit , Pereda Noemí , Guilera Georgina
Published: February 2020

La exposición a la violencia familiar es un problema grave que puede tener serias repercusiones para los sujetos afectados, El presente estudio tiene como objetivos, por un lado, analizar, en un grupo de menores de edad provenientes de diversos centros de salud mental de la provincia de Barcelona, la victimización indirecta o nivel de exposición a la violencia familiar que se produce entre los padres o que éstos ejercen hacia los hermanos del menor y, por otro lado, valorar en qué medida esta exposición se acompaña de otras formas de victimización directa del menor en el entorno familiar u otros contextos. Para analizar la concurrencia con otros tipos de victimización se establece una comparación entre víctimas expuestas a violencia familiar y víctimas de otras formas de violencia. Del presente estudio se deriva que el 22,8% de los menores entrevistados ha estado expuesto a episodios de violencia familiar, siendo también víctimas directas de otras formas de violencia física y psicológica por parte de sus padres. Los profesionales que atienden a estos menores se encuentran, por elo, en una posición privilegiada para detectar situaciones de victimización a partir de su informe de los episodios de violencia familiar a la que están expuestos.
Comparative morphological studies of raw parts of the most common species of Thymus in Ukraine
Authors: Minarchenko V. , Tymchenko I. , Glushchenko L. , Pidchenko V
Published: February 2020

This study presents the results of our comparative evaluation of diagnostic morphological characteristics of raw material from 11 species of genus Thymus L. of medicinal and raw material importance occurring in Ukraine. The following taxa were evaluated: T. serpyllum L., T. odoratissimus Mill. (T. glabrescens Willd.), T. borysthenicus Klokov & Des.-Shost., T. pallasianus Heinr. Braun, T. moldavicus Klokov & Des.-Shost., T. calcareus Klokov & Des.-Shost., T. alpestris Tausch ex A. Kern., T.×dimorphus Klokov & Des.-Shost., T. pannonicus All. s.l. (including T. marschallianus Willd.), T. pulegioides L. and T. roegneri K. Koch (T. alternans Klokov). Among wild species of thyme, only raw material of Thymus serpyllum is officially allowed for use with the purpose for production of pharmaceuticals and medicines. A comparison of the main characteristics is particularly important in view of the fact that raw material is represented by parts of plants (stems, leaves and flowers), which makes any whole comparison of species hardly possible. This study has revealed that stem pubescence, calyx structure, configuration/arrangement and type of leaf venation can provide valuable information for diagnostics of raw material of Thymus species. The results exhibited that according to characters of stem pubescence, calyx structure, shape and size of leaves the most similar are raw material samples of T. serpyllum and T. moldavicus. However, these species are rather well separated geographically, so the possibility of mixing of their raw material is negligible. Other species have significant morphological differences in certain characteristics by which they can be diagnosed in the raw material.
Analysis of Correlations Between Selected Blood Markers of Liver Function and Milk Composition in Cows During Late Lactation Period
Authors: Mordak Ryszard , Kupczyński Robert , Kuczaj Marian , Niżański Wojciech
Published: February 2020

The knowledge of the existing levels and the interrelationships between various blood and milk parameters is very useful for the analysis and monitoring of homeostasis high-yielding dairy cows. The aim of the study was to evaluate these values and correlations for selected blood markers of liver function aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), bilirubin, albumin, glucose, cholesterol) and selected milk parameters: somatic cell count (SCC), colony-forming units (CFU), fat, protein, lactose, dry matter (DM), fat-free dry matter (FDM), and milk production in cows during late lactation period. At the same time blood and milk samples were collected from 11 clinically healthy milking cows in later lactation period. The 11 selected cows were examined once a day for 3 days resulting in 33 sets of blood and milk samples for laboratory and statistical analysis. Significant positive correlations were observed between: ALT and albumin, ALT and cholesterol, GGT and glucose, albumin and cholesterol, CFU and fat, CFU and DM, SCC and protein, fat and DM, protein and FDM, lactose and FDM, GPT and FDM, albumin and protein, albumin and FDM, glucose and fat, as well as significant negative correlations between: AST and ALT, AST and GGT, AST and albumin, CFU and lactose, fat and lactose, fat and FDM, lactose and DM, DM and FDM, AST and SCC, AST and protein, AST and FDM, ALT and fat, ALT and DM, glucose and DM, cholesterol and CFU. The results obtained may be important for detecting of different biochemical pathways and helpful in estimating, predicting or determining trends, the direction of changes in liver functions and assessing the risk of alert levels for liver blood markers, when only daily results of milk parameters are available.
Effect of climate and air pollution on radial growth of mixed forests: Abies alba Mill. vs. Picea abies (L.) Karst.
Authors: Mikulenka Petr , Prokůpková Anna , Vacek Zdeněk , Vacek Stanislav , Bulušek Daniel , Simon Jaroslav , Šimůnek Václav , Hájek Vojtěch
Published: February 2020

Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) and silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) are main tree species of Central Europe that are currently highly vulnerable in times of global climate change. The research deals with the effect of climate and air pollution on radial growth of silver fir and Norway spruce in mixed age-varied (56 – 146 years) forests in the Jeseníky Protected Landscape Area, the Czech Republic. The objectives were to evaluate biodiversity, structure and production, specifically interaction of radial growth of fir and spruce to air pollution (SO2, NOX, tropospheric ozone) and climatic factors (precipitation, air temperature). Concentration of SO2 and NOX had negative effect on radial growth of fir, while radial growth of spruce was more negatively influenced by tropospheric ozone. Fir showed higher variability in radial growth and was more sensitive to climatic factors compared to spruce. On the other hand, fir was relatively adaptable tree species that regenerated very well when the pressure of stress factors subsided (air pollution load, Caucasian bark beetle, frost damage). Low temperature was a limiting factor of radial growth in the study mountainous area, especially for fir. Fir was significantly sensitive to late frost, respectively, spruce to winter desiccation and spring droughts with synergism of air pollution load. Generally, older forest stands were more negatively influenced by air pollution load and climatic extremes compared to young trees.
Variability of forwarder truckload parameters in the Pryazha forestry division of the Republic of Karelia (Russia): A computer experiment
Authors: Budnik Pavel , Shegelman Ilya , Baklagin Vyacheslav
Published: February 2020

The goal of the present research is to analyze parameters of a bundle of logs for various models of forwarders in the Pryazha division of forestry of the Republic of Karelia. The investigated parameters were mass and volume of a bundle of logs, stacking factor of the bundle and the number of wood assortments in the bundle. The following models of forwarders have been investigated: John Deere 1210E, John Deere 1110E, Ponsse Elk, Ponsse Wisent, Amkodor 2661-01, Rottne F13D, Rottne F15D, Rottne F18D. We estimated the parameters of bundles formed from spruce sawlog 6.1 m long and bundles formed from spruce pulpwood 4 m long. Data on stem forms from harvester recorders have been collected to assess the parameters of a bundle of logs. Parameters of bundles have been determined based on computer experiment. The experiment consists of the following steps: random selection of the stem from the database; simulation of the cut-to-length process; simulation of log stacking process; calculation of parameters of a bundle of logs. We found that parameters of bundles vary to a quite substantial extent. Average variability of a bundle of logs formed of 6.1 m long spruce sawlog is 4.5 t, variability of the volume is 5.8 m3, and variability of the number of wood assortments in a bundle is 49 pcs. For a bundle made up of 4 m long spruce pulpwood variability of mass is on average 2.8 t, that of volume – 2.09 m3, that of the number of wood assortments – 57 pc. The presented results can inform transportation of wood on cutting areas, planning timber harvesting, as well as development new logging machines.
Beetles and nematodes associated with wither Scots pines
Authors: Andreieva Olena , Korma Oleksandr , Zhytova Olena , Martynchuk Ivan , Vyshnevskyi Anatoliy
Published: February 2020

This study focused on the occurrence of xylophagous beetles and nematodes in the different parts of Pinus sylvestris L. trees of different health condition in the pure stands in Zhytomyr region (Central Polissya). Stem fragments with thin, thick and transitional bark, branches and twigs were examined in each of 12 model trees. Xylophagous beetles were identified by adults or by galleries. Nematodes were isolated from wood samples in the laboratory using the Baermann method and identified by morphometric characteristics. Among 10 species of xylophagous beetles, Ips acuminatus (frequency 16.7%; dominance 17.9%) and I. sexdentatus (frequency 11.1%, dominance 54.6%) dominated, which prefer the fragments with thin and thick bark respectively. No xylophagous beetle was found in the healthy and slightly weakened trees. Among 15 nematode species, 40% were saproxylic, 33.3% entomophilic, 13.3% phytophagous, and by 6.7% predators and species associated with fungi. An entomophilic nematodes Cryptaphelenchus macrogaster f. acuminati was common in all parts of stem and branches (frequency of occurrence 25–33.3%). An entomophilic nematodes Parasitorhabditis acuminati and a predator Fuchsia buetschlii acuminati had the highest frequency of occurrence (41.7%) under the thin bark and in the branches. The frequency of these species in colonized with xylophagous insects stem fragments with thin bark was significantly higher than in respective not colonized fragments.
Analysis of EEG Characteristics and Coherence in Patients Diagnosed as Borderline Personality
Authors: Pop-Jordanova Nada , Markovska-Simoska Silvana , Milovanovic Maja , Lecic-Tosevski Dusica
Published: February 2020

Borderline personality disorder is a clinically important psychiatric diagnosis that is distinct from major depressive, bipolar and posttraumatic stress disorders, despite the overlapping symptoms. The diagnosis is mainly clinical and must follow the DMS 5 (or ICD 10) characteristics.

The most common age at first presentation is in late adolescence, but the disorder frequently can be stay as misdiagnosed.

Our study is concerned to QEEG characteristics, as well as coherence in borderline patients compared with healthy group, matched by number, gender and age and selected randomly.

Our obtained results showed that electrophysiological characteristics for borderlines are fairly without statistical differences, except in low bands (delta and theta), which showed significantly lower frequencies and coherence compared to a healthy group.

Future research in this filed with more patients is highly recommended.
Mobility Aware Network Selection in a Heterogeneous Wireless Environment
Authors: Bendaoud Fayssal , Abdennebi Marwen , Didi Fedoua
Published: February 2020

Different Radio Access Technologies (RATs) coexist in the same area has encouraged the researchers to get profit from the available networks by selecting of the best RAT at each moment of the call session to satisfy the user requirements. In this paper, we address a real-world problem which is the frequent mobility of the users in heterogeneous networks. We present in this paper a framework that allows users to select the best networks for the whole call session especially form a mobility perspective. The framework consists of several steps, starting by the path prediction which is performed using a Markov model order 2. The second step is to make the network selection on the zones of each predicted path, while in the third step; we get the best RAT’s configuration for each predicted path. Finally, we use another function to select one of the best configurations to be used for all the possible used paths. The results show that our proposal performs very well by eliminating the unnecessary vertical handover while maintaining a good Quality of Service (QoS).
KAJIAN HONEYCOMB PAPER SEBAGAI BAHAN DASAR PEMBUATAN PINTU
Authors: Prasetyo Yoshua Nico , Filbert Jeremy , Sanata Billy , Widjaya Gracella
Published: February 2020

Perkembangan desain di dunia pada saat ini sudah sangatlah maju. Honeycomb paper  merupakan salah satu inovasi yang menarik untuk menggantikan partikel board, plywood ataupun MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) dimasa yang akan datang. Salah satu penerapan yang sudah banyak digunakan saat ini adalah sebagai bahan utama dalam pembuatan pintu. Alasan kuat honeycomb paper dapat menggantikan partikel board dan sejenisnya karena, struktur segi 6 (enam) nya yang diadaptasi dari bentuk sarang lebah merupakan salah satu konstruksi dengan tingkat ketahanan paling tinggi. Selain itu honeycomb paper memiliki keunggulan jauh lebih banyak jika dibandingkan dengan MDF, salah satu keunggulan yang sangat terlihat jelas adalah, honeycomb paper jauh lebih ringan jika dibandingkan dengan partikel board, MDF, maupun plywood
Visual technological enthusiasm
Authors: Haode Sun
Published: February 2020

The nationwide industrialization in China initiated from “First Five Years’ Plan” in 1953, catalyzed the unprecedented boom of construction reshaping the urban space, and of photographic production that witnessed this movement. This paper focuses on a nationwide photographic survey and following albums organized by Ministry of Construction Engineering of China to widely demonstrate the achievement of industrialization and other constructions in commemoration of the Tenth Anniversary of China in 1959. Hence, within the collective and institutional system of architectural design and photography, this paper analyzes the photographic archive from two perspectives: new topography of layout and monumentality of architecture and space to discuss the interaction between new visualization and emerging industrial urban spectacle. It concludes that an underlying visual technological enthusiasm formed by the social and professional context, constitute a visual subject-matter in the initial industrialization in China.
Application of Modern Techniques in Animal Production Sector for Human and Animal Welfare
Authors: Ali Wajid , Ali Moazam , Ahmad Muhammad , Dilawar Sadia , Firdous Asia , Afzal Anam
Published: February 2020

In this epoch, the tremendous increase in the world population accounts for the continuous supply of foodstuff. According to the FAO report, the global population is probable to cross the 9 billion in 2050. With constant population pressure, we are going to face the challenges of food shortage globally about agriculture. The animal production field provides a major share in the supply of foodstuff to compensate for the stress of food scarcity. By adopting the advanced technologies in the animal production field, its productivity can enhance significantly. Innovation in technology has made work easier with the development of different software and the internet. Technologic development made farmers work more contentedly hence, ultimately amplifying the animal production, proficiency, profitability as well as providing a prompt way for livestock sustainability. The animal production consists mainly of 8 factors including 3 major (animal breeding and genetics, animal nutrition, and reproductive performances) and 5 minor (health observation, farm management, water, manure, machinery, environment control, milking automation and electronic identification). The use of advanced technologies in these sectors is found to be fluent by intensifying the ratio of sustainable livestock farming and the welfare of mankind in terms of food security. In this review, innovative tactics and techniques for animal production are potted with positive research results and their drawbacks as well. The use of innovative technologies in their respective fields is close to taking control of whole world manufacturing under its hand to accomplish the world prerequisite regarding food scarcity.
Optimization of Plant Regeneration in Different Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Lines
Authors: İzgü Tolga , İlbi Hülya , Mendi Yeşim Yalçın
Published: February 2020

Development of an efficient plant regeneration protocol is essential for vegetable crop advancement by biotechnological methods. In this study, regeneration protocols of four pepper lines of different pepper types were optimized. Different protocols for organogenesis were investigated in regeneration experiments. Optimum plant regeneration was obtained in different combinations of 6-Benzylaminopurine (BAP) and Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) in organogenesis assays. In organogenesis experiment, the highest shoot development was determined as 80% from hypocotyl explant of Demre pepper in 4 mg L-1 BA+0.5 mg L-1 IAA, 80% from hypocotyl explant of Charleston pepper in 3 mg L-1 BA+0.5 mg L-1 IAA, 80% from hypocotyl explant of capia pepper in 5 mg L-1 BA+0.5 mg L-1 and 84% from hypocotyl explant of bell pepper in 5 mg L-1 BA+0.5 mg L-1 IAA. Afterward, shoots were rooted and whole plants were obtained.
Evaluating Factors Related to the Abuse of Oral Corticosteroids among Community Pharmacy Customers: Using Theory of Reasoned Action
Authors: Al-Jumaili Ali Azeez , Alfetlawi Bashar G , Zalzala Munaf H
Published: February 2020

Introduction: Although it is discouraged, community pharmacy customers can obtain oral corticosteroids (OCSs) without prescriptions from some community pharmacies in Iraq. Medication abuse is defined as the use of medication for non-medical reasons.

Objectives: The study aimed to determine demographics, beliefs, and perceptions associated with the abuse of oral corticosteroids for non-illness reasons among community pharmacy customers.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in fall 2018 in four provinces in Iraq. Customers of 19 community pharmacies asking for OCSs for themselves without a prescription were administered a paper survey. This study used the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) to measure the relationship between the motivational factors and the abuse of OCSs. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the relationships between the use of OCSs for non-illness and six TRA factors: Normative belief, behavioral belief, evaluation of the behavior, motivation to comply, subjective norms and attitude toward behavior.

Results: The study enrolled 141 participants (98 women and 43 men) taking asking for OCSs without prescription. Dexamethasone was the most commonly used OCSs (59.6%). Friends were the primary recommenders for corticosteroids abuse (28.4%). The main reasons for using OCSs were to increase appetite and gain weight (53.9 %). Approximately one-third (36.2 %) of the participants gained weight after using OCSs.  The regression analysis of the TRA variables showed two factors were significantly related to the abuse of OCSs. Age had a significant inverse relationship with the abuse of OCSs and the "good appearance" belief had a significant positive association with OCS abuse.

Conclusion: Some Iraqi community pharmacy customers use non-prescribed oral corticosteroids to increase appetite and gain weight. Improve body appearance represents the dominant incentive that urges people to use OCSs without prescription. Health officials and healthcare practitioners need to promote people's awareness about the risks of misusing OCSs through education programs and advertisements in public health settings, media, and social media.

 

Article Type: Original Research
Pelatihan Penguatan Peran Badan Permusyawaratan Rakyat Nagari (BPRN) dalam Mendukung Penyelenggaraan Pemerintahan Nagari di Nagari Sumanik Kabupaten Tanah Datar
Authors: Ariany Ria , Aromatica Desna , Koeswara Hendri , Azre Ilham Aldelano , Kusdarini Kusdarini , Kabullah Muhammad Ichsan , Sitriwanti Misnar , Putera Roni Ekha , Hanida Rozidateno P , Syamsurizaldi Syamsurizaldi , Rahayu Wewen Kusumi , Yoserizal Yoserizal
Published: February 2020

Pasca diberlakukannya UU Desa yang sarat akan ragam kebijakan yang muncul, juga berimplikasi kepada Badan Permusyawaratan Desa (BPD) dengan perubahan atas kedudukan, tugas, fungsi dan wewenang Badan Permusyawaratan Desa (BPD). Turunan dari UU Desa diikuti dengan Permendagri No 110/2016 tentang BPD, dan terkini keluarnya Perda Provinsi Sumatera Barat No 7/2018 tentang Nagari. Perda ini diklaim sebagai perda desa adat pertama di Indonesia yang ingin menunjukkan eksistensi Nagari “Asli” vis a vis dengan penyelenggaraan pemerintahan desa modern dalam pelaksanaan pelayanan publik. Di sisi lain, lemahnya peran dan fungsi BPD dalam menjalankan pemerintahan desa masih terjadi, tak terkecuali Nagari Sumanik. Kegiatan pengabdian ini untuk memberikan pemahaman kemungkinan pergeseran kedudukan BPRN; meningkatkan pemahaman anggota BPRN akan peran, fungsi, tugas, serta kewenangannya; dan penguatan peran BPRN dalam mendukung penyelenggaraan pemerintahan nagari. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat meliputi 3 (tiga) tahapan, yaitu; 1) Persiapan; 2) Pelaksanaan; dan, 3) Evaluasi program atau refleksi kegiatan. Belum semua Kabupaten/Kota merespon kebijakan Pemerintahan Nagari di Sumatera Barat, termasuk juga Kabupaten Tanah Datar, sehingga kegiatan ini penting bagi BPRN yang tidak semua berlatar belakang pemerintahan dalam penguatasan kapasitas mereka dalam menjalankan tugas dan fungsi serta antisipasi terhadap perubahan kebijakan.