bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The role of metatarsophalangeal joint arthroscopy in hallux rigidus treatment: technique and early results
Authors:   1 Centre Hospitalier Colmar  and Guebwiller, France, Crișan Ieronim O.
Published: April 2022

Introduction: The hallux rigidus is a term that signifies a mobility limitation of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe due to osteoarthritic degeneration. Several factors are incriminated in the appearance of this pathology but without being able to establish the cause. The cartilaginous erosion of the metatarsal head and / or the base of the phalange, the dorsal osteophyte of the head of the first metatarsal were found during cadaveric studies. The main reason for consultation is pain and limitation of the dorsiflexion of the big toe during the step. Hypothesis: Arthroscopic debridement of the first metatarsophalangeal joint improves the early postoperative clinical score compared to isolated percutaneous treatment. Material and method: 11 patients divided into 2 groups were assessed clinically at 3 months postoperatively. All patients were hospitalized on an outpatient basis. Results: There was a gain in mobility at 3 months compared to the preoperative assessment in both groups, as well as an improvement in pain without being able to demonstrate the superiority of the additional arthroscopy to the percutaneous debridement. Hypothesis reversed.
The semi-centenary of a prestigious medical unit: Military-Medical Research Center
Authors:   1 Military Medical  Research Center,  Bucharest, Romania  2 Titu Maiorescu  University, Bucharest, Ordeanu Viorel
Published: April 2022

The Military Medical Research Center (CCSMM) is a health research unit, subordinated to the Medical Directorate of the Ministry of National Defence. The overall objective is represented by conducting researches on the medical protection against weapons of mass destruction (ADM) that use chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents, on the accidents involving CBRN agents and on the military-medical expertise in the field. The CCSMM specialists develop methods and techniques for diagnosis, prophylaxis, treatment and recovery to optimize medical countermeasures during peace, war, or crisis situations. The activity is complementary to the one carried by the “Cantacuzino” National Military-Medical Institute for Research and Development which deals with the diagnosis of infectious diseases (microbiology and epidemiology) and the production of reagents and biological medicinal products for infectious diseases. In conclusion, CCSMM is a unique healthcare unit nationwide, by its field of activity, having a tradition of over half a century, during which it has formed specialists and has had outstanding achievements in the medical protection against CBRN weapons and agents. There are prerequisites for the further development and visibility of the institution.
Effect of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors over coagulation in patients with depressive disorders – a systematic review and retrospective analysis
Authors:   Dr. Carol Davila University Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Vasiliu Octavian
Published: April 2022

Several problems related to coagulation dysfunctions induced by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) were reported in literature, as serotonin is widely distributed in the human organism and it has significant contribution in various vascular and hematologic regulatory mechanisms. First, a systematic review has integrated main results from the field of SSRIs and anticoagulants pharmacologic interactions. Secondly, a retrospective analysis was performed, based on the medical charts of hospitalized patients diagnosed with SSRI-treated depressive disorders, who also received concomitant anticoagulant treatment with acenocoumarol. Platelet count, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, and bleeding time were monitored during hospitalization and their values before and after SSRI initiation treatment were compared.
Improved methodology of using simulators develops better practical skills in laparoscopy of future residents
Authors:   “Prof. Dr. Theodor Burghele” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest,  Romania  “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest,  Romania, Toma Cristian , Sima Cristian ,   “Prof. Dr. Theodor Burghele” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest,  Romania  “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest,  Romania, Radavoi Daniel ,   “Prof. Dr. Theodor Burghele” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest,  Romania  “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest,  Romania, Constantin Traian ,   “Prof. Dr. Theodor Burghele” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest,  Romania  “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest,  Romania, Badescu Daniel ,   “Prof. Dr. Theodor Burghele” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest,  Romania  “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest,  Romania, Jinga Viorel ,   “Prof. Dr. Theodor Burghele” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest,  Romania  “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest,  Romania
Published: April 2022

Background and aim: Minimally invasive surgery represents the actual tendency in many medical domains including urology. Gaining practical skills for these procedures becomes essential when preparing the future resident physicians in urology. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that using medical simulation as an education tool improves the practical skills of the urology house officers in laparoscopy by using an accessible tool such as a box trainer. Methods: The study includes the objective and subjective evaluation of the practical skills of 54 students with no experience in laparoscopy. Each participant was evaluated before doing the practical activity on the simulator both in a subjective manner by filling a self-evaluation form and also objectively by timing the duration of doing laparoscopic basic tasks, knot tying and realizing a continuous suture. The participants were divided in two groups (A-28 participants, B-26 participants). Each group executed the same procedures with the same instruments, but with a different teaching technique. Results and conclusions: Medical education with the help of a laparoscopic box trainer simulator is a useful tool for improving practical abilities and the time of execution of general procedures.
The risk of bioterrorist and biocrime attack in the contemporary world
Authors:   The Military-Medical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Gal Ioana , Eremia Teodora ,   The Military-Medical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Tudosie Mihail ,   The Military-Medical Institute, Bucharest, Romania  “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Ordeanu Viorel ,   The Military-Medical Institute, Bucharest, Romania  Military Medical Research Center, Bucharest, Romania  “Titu Maiorescu” University, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2022

The biological attack is the artificial spread by various means of pathogens that can cause serious infectious and contagious diseases as well as the spread of germ toxins that can be used by an aggressor as a means of fighting in order to reduce the troops’ fighting force, by causing serious disease outbreaks or by killing people, animals and/or plants. Biological agents are microorganisms and/or microbial, animal or plant toxins, used as specific ammunition for biological weapons or used by terrorists in "bio-chem" attacks. The risks of bioterrorism and biocrime attack in the contemporary world are real, and the history of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century confirms this. It is necessary for preventive measures to be implemented on the unlawful use of biological agents. Early medical and nonmedical countermeasures must be prepared for the prophylaxis, treatment and cessation of the consequences of any biological attack.
Simulation and dynamic analysis of military marching using lower limbs anthropometric data
Authors:   Exercise Physiology Research Center, Life style institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Shakibaee Abolfazl , Asgari Alireza ,   Faculty of Aerospace and Submarine Medicine AJA Medical Sciences University, Tehran, Iran, Mostafavi Kamal ,   Research Assistant, Mechanic and Material Engineering department, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada, Pourtaghi Gholamhossein ,   Health Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Ebrahimpour Zeynab ,   Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Faculty of Human Sciences, Qaemshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahr, Iran
Published: April 2022

Background: Gait analysis is receiving increasing attention due to various applications in athletic performance, man-machine interfaces and especially in military services. This analysis involves the analysis of human locomotion augmented by body movements and biomechanics of joints. The kinematic motion of the body during a gait cycle capturing by cameras is then used as the desired target for modelling the motion of body segments. By taking advantage of gait analysis concept, this study aims to model the military marching, using anthropometric data with the focus on lower limbs while introducing top candidates with better healthy conditions in lower limb joints during a cycle of marching. Methods: Using 100 anthropometric data from military soldiers, equations of motion for the model are derived by applying Lagrangian methods in an inverse dynamic approach. In this model, the joints are simulated using springs and dampers while the actuators, simulated the muscles, acted like motors and applied enough torque on joints so that the model motion replicates normal military marching. Finally, all the springs and dampers coefficients are driven from optimization process. Results: Hip, knee and ankle torques were calculated after the optimization process for all 100 soldiers and then 5 candidates among them were established with less suffering forces and torques in their joints. Conclusions: In this study using biomechanics basics and anthropometry data at the same time, a standard could be evaluated to select the soldiers based on healthy condition of lower organs. Keywords: marching, anthropometric data, gait analysis, biomechanics, torque, equations of motion, optimization.
Drug allergies interpretation based on patient’s history alone may have therapeutic consequences in hospital setting
Authors:   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Bucharest, Romania    Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Leru Polliana , Leontescu Andreea ,   Nicolae Malaxa Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Stefan Ion ,   Dr. Carol Davila Bucharest University Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania  Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Bucharest, Romania, Nedelea Irena ,   Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Ceausu Iuliana ,   Ioan Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Antoine Edu ,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Bucharest, Romania  Nicolae Malaxa Clinical Hospital, Bucharest
Published: April 2022

Background and aim. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are common events in medical practice, representing a matter of concern for both outpatient and in hospital care. Understanding and management of ADRs depend on their mechanism and clinical picture, which are complex and highly heterogeneous. Drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs) are immunologically-mediated ADRs, which are considered allergies after demonstrating evidence of either drug-specific antibodies or T-cells. The correct diagnosis of a drug allergy in hospital setting is essential for the outcome of treated disease and for the patient future in terms of therapeutic needs. Patients may be labeled as being drug allergic, based on their history and vague symptoms that do not correspond to a true allergic reaction. The aim of our study was to evaluate consequences of drug allergy labelling of female patients hospitalized in the department of obstetrics and gynecology from a university hospital during one year, in terms of medical attitude and therapeutic approach. Method and Results. We found that 159 out of 2395 patients hospitalized in the obstetrics-gynecology department declared a history of drug allergy on admission, but only 3 patients had medical documents and adequate recommendations from the allergist. Hospital medical attitude was significantly influenced in all declared allergic patients, mainly in terms of antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory therapy. Conclusion. We concluded that overestimation of drug allergies in hospital care has important consequences in terms of current and future recommended therapy that should be based on standardized allergist evaluation. Keywords: drug allergies, hospital setting, patient’s history, therapeutic errors.
A simple approach for risk stratification in the plan of exercise in older adults
Authors:   University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Faculty of Medicine & Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Division of Geriatrics, Ankara, Turkey, Naharci Mehmet , Buyukturan Oznur ,   i Evran University, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Kirsehir, Turkey, Tasci Ilker ,   University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Faculty of Medicine & Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
Published: April 2022

Keywords: aged; exercise; risk
The safety of genetic reserves in bioterrorism from the passive defense perspective
Authors:   Applied Virology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Ghaleh Hadi , Farajzadeh Mohsen ,   Marine Medicine Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Jafari Mosa ,   Faculty of Management, Tehran Central Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Shadbad Nader ,   Applied Virology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Published: April 2022

Several studies have shown that some countries are among the main users of structural, molecular and physiologic information of human, animal, plant, and microorganisms cells (genetic and biological reserves) against living of organisms, especially humans. This method used as a mechanism for removing their rivals and opponents to achieve their goals. This descriptive-analytical study was designed to define the concept of bioterrorism, passive defense, and genetic resources and its historical development process, with emphasis on efforts to control these types of threats over time. In the present review, a wide range of literature through the search on Google Scholar, PubMed, Medline, and Scopus databases, extracted without regard to time constraints and focusing on the keywords listed above with three valid criteria and new sources of resources. The explanation of the material was based on the data obtained from the review of the sources and based on the inferences of the researchers from them. Given the importance of genetic information and the lack of clear prospective research in this area, the confidentiality of genetic data has been particularly respected among researchers. Eliminating data security can lead to unplanned advertising and costs. Therefore, the existence of laws and protective measures against coping with the misuse of enemies from genetic information is more than other country's prior demand. Keywords: bioterrorism, passive defense, genetic resource, threat.
Secure wireless system based on reconfigurable devices for human biomedical parameters monitoring
Authors:   Military Equipment and Technology Research Agency, Bucharest, Romania  2 Politehnica University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, Radoi Ionut , Dobrescu Lidia ,   Politehnica University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, Arseni Stefan ,   Military Technical Academy, Bucharest, Romania, Rastoceanu Florin ,   Military Equipment and Technology Research Agency, Bucharest, Romania, Roman Florent ,   Military Equipment and Technology Research Agency, Bucharest, Romania, Dobrescu Dragos ,   Politehnica University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, Halichidis Stela ,   Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital, Constanta, Romania
Published: April 2022

Over the last decade the continuous improvements in sensor technologies, connected with recent hardware reconfigurable devices evolution, enable engineers to merge sensors and reconfigurable devices to develop new applications or to improve the existing ones. The miniaturization and integration of multiple sensors in one chip and the increase of precision, stability and power efficiency allow sensors to play an even more important role in medical technology with the main objective of building more accurate and smaller devices that help medical personal to monitor human biomedical parameters. This paper describes a secured wireless system design and implementation. The proposed system consists in one or more wearable sensor nodes that measure human biomedical parameters and then sends the collected data to a base station in order to be analyzed by qualified personal. This system can be used to monitor patient state-of-health or to supervise military personal in training or even in battles, because the new system uses secured transmission. The typical monitored parameters are body temperature, blood oxygen level, heart rate, respiratory rate, movement and position of the subject, but it can be extended and more other different sensors such as cameras or microphones can be added. Reconfigurable devices are used to process data in both sensor node and base station in an innovative environment. Keywords: biomedical parameters, reconfigurable devices, sensor nodes, wireless.
Toxoplasma Gondii infection and the signs of fetal affection during pregnancy as seen on ultrasound
Authors:   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Bucharest, Romania, Ispas C.A , Bujor-Moraru M ,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Bucharest, Romania, Isopescu Florin ,   Nicolae Malaxa Clinic Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Gardescu M.J. ,   Nicolae Malaxa Clinic Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Teodorescu C ,   Nicolae Malaxa Clinic Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Edu A ,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2022

Abstract: Toxoplasma Gondii is a protozoan parasite which causes multisystem affections and unusual clinical outcomes. Although primo- infection takes place frequently during childhood, there is a possibility for it to be found during pregnancy, when it could lead to congenital toxoplasmosis, with serious ocular and cerebral lesions (that can be identified during ultrasound). The positive diagnostic for the mother is made after a serologic test and for the fetus the parasite can be found in the amniotic fluid during amniocentesis. A prompt treatment can avoid the presence of cerebral lesions (hydrocephalus, ventriculomegaly, intracerebral calcifications). Keywords: protozoan, pregnancy, serology, amniocentesis, hydrocephalus, ventriculomegaly, intracerebral calcifications.
High values of procalcitonin in non-septic patients with thermal and airway burns
Authors:   Clinical Emergency Hospital of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery and Burns, Bucharest, Romania   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Division of Physiology and Neurosciences, Bucharest, Romania, Pavel Bogdan I , Vatasoiu Luisa ,   Clinical Emergency Hospital of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery and Burns, Bucharest, Romania, Stanculea Adrian ,   Clinical Emergency Hospital of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery and Burns, Bucharest, Romania, Milos Adina ,   Clinical Emergency Hospital of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery and Burns, Bucharest, Romania, Pastrav Alina ,   Clinical Emergency Hospital of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery and Burns, Bucharest, Romania, Rosca Adrian ,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Division of Physiology and Neurosciences, Bucharest, Romania, Zagrean Ana-Maria ,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Division of Physiology and Neurosciences, Bucharest, Romania, Otoiu Adrian ,   The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Department of Statistics and Econometrics, Bucharest, Romania, Covrig Mihaela ,   The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Department of Statistics and Econometrics, Bucharest, Romania, Boiangiu Ileana ,   Clinical Emergency Hospital of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery and Burns, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2022

Purpose – Combined airway burns with cutaneous burns is a further negative prognostic factor in burn patients. In this study we tried to identify the most relevant negative prognostic factors at admission in a relatively homogeneous population. Methods – In this study, ten young patients who suffered from skin and airway burns following a fire in a club, admitted to our ICU department, were included. At the intake, ABSI and APACHE II scores were calculated, and a series of biomarkers were also collected. The correlation and associations between gravity scores and biomarkers was then calculated using the Spearman correlation and Chi square tests. Results – Based on data analysis, we found very high values of ABSI 8.9 ± 1.4 and APACHE II 25.4 ± 2.79 scores, procalcitonin (46.16 ± 68.18 ng/ml), white blood cells (41.26 ± 15.66 × 103/mm3), hematocrit (51.6 ± 7.31 %), and low corrected albumin values (22.08 ± 4.66 g/l). The statistical analysis revealed a good correlation between gravity scores and values of PCT and low albumin levels (p< 0.05). The mortality was also associated with the need for vasopressor support from the beginning (p < 0.05). Conclusions – Adverse prognostic factors that we have identified in this group of young patients with skin burns and airway include: increased values of the severity scores and PCT, low values of corrected albumin and vasopressor support necessary at admission.
Aptamer as a proper alternative instead of monoclonal antibody in diagnosis and neutralization of menacing biological agents
Authors:   Applied Virology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Ghaleh Hadi , Sharti Mojtaba ,   Applied Virology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Hashemzadeh Mohammad ,   Applied Virology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Published: April 2022

Abstract: Of the major threats to contemporary mankind, is the use of very dangerous and lethal biological agents as the biological weapons. The first step in confronting with this serious threat after prevention, is the accurate and rapid detection of this agents and neutralization of them. In this article, the role of molecules known as aptamer, has been studied in biological defense against these menacing biological agents. Traditional methods for detection of these agents are based primarily on immuno-affinity assays and the use of antibody molecules. While the modern methods, based on aptamer-affinity assays, are being replaced with traditional methods, due to the abundant advantages of them. The selection and preparation method of specific aptamer with high binding affinity to these biological agents is known as SELEX and the use of magnetic nanoparticles to perform this procedure (Mag-SELEX) is very common. The isolated aptamers with high specificity can also be used in neutralization and inhibition of menacing agents function, in addition to, quick and accurate diagnosis of these agents, utilizing them in nano-biosensors, based on aptamers (as the nano-aptasensors). Keywords: Aptamer, SELEX, nano aptasensor, diagnosis and neutralization, menacing biological agents.
Alteration of levels of thyroid hormones in acute ischemic stroke and its correlation with severity and functional outcome
Authors:   Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Dr. R.M.L. Hospital, New Delhi, India, Lamba Brinder , Sharma Shalini ,   Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Dr. R.M.L. Hospital, New Delhi, India, Gupta Pulin ,   Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Dr. R.M.L. Hospital, New Delhi, India
Published: April 2022

Introduction – With increasing life expectancy and changing trends in diseases, lifestyle diseases come forward and become a major concern. Ischemic stroke is an emerging public health issue leading to significant morbidity and mortality. To improvise positive outcome in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and optimizing healthcare resources, accurate and timed prognostication of functional outcome is important. Various studies implied derangement of Hypothalamo-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis in AIS, thereby advocates neuroprotective properties to these hormones. This is, still, an open field for active research. Thyroid hormones can, therefore, be used as a surrogate tool for outcome predilection in AIS. This prospective observational cohort study aimed to investigate the alteration of levels of thyroid hormones in AIS and simultaneously correlate their levels in assessment of clinical severity and predicting the functional outcome. Materials and methods – We had collected data from 60 patients of, radiologically confirmed new cases of AIS who sought medical help within 72 hours of initiation of stroke symptom and had no previous history of thyroid disease. Blood samples for thyroid function test [TSH, FreeT3 (FT3), and FreeT4 (FT4)] were collected within 24 hours after admission and subsequently at 7th and 30th day of discharge .On admission neurological clinical severity was assessed by using National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Functional outcome was assessed by Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 7th and 30th day of discharge. Result – Out of 60 AIS patients, 40 were having Non thyroidal illness Syndrome (NTIS). Low T3 was most common NTIS observed. Negative correlation was observed between FT3 levels and on admission NIHSS score and mRS score on follow up. Conclusion – This study thereby concludes that low T3 levels were associated with clinical severity and poor functional outcome in AIS. Keywords: stroke, thyroid profile, correlation, NIHSS, mRS, NTIS.
Penerapan Metode Multi Attribute Utility Theory dalam Pemilihan Karyawan Terbaik di STMIK Amikom Surakarta
Authors: Rihastuti Siti
Published: April 2022

Pemilihan karyawan terbaik merupakan bentuk apresiasi lembaga terhadap kinerja yang sudah ditunjukkan oleh karyawan. Hal ini sebagai salah satu motivasi bagi karyawan agar dapat meningkatkan semangatnya dalam bekerja.  Untuk dapat memperoleh nama karyawan terbaik, diperlukan sebuah sistem yang mampu mengakomodasi proses pemilihan dengan standar yang sesuai kebutuhan dan mampu menghasilkan informasi yang obyektif dan transparan.  Penelitian ini menggunakan Multi Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) dalam pehitungannya. Kriteria yang digunakan dalam proses pemilihan meliputi pengalaman kerja (bobot 3), kerjasama (bobot 2), kedisiplinan (bobot 3), dan motivasi kerja (bobot 2). Dari hasil perhitungan diperoleh nama karyawan yang memiliki nilai (ranking) tertinggi dari beberapa alternatif yang tersedia.

 Kata Kunci: pemilihan karyawan terbaik, metode maut, kriteria
DESAIN PUBLIKASI DAN PROMOSI SEBAGAI PENUNJANG INFORMASI PADA KOPERASI KARYAWAN MITRA MANDIRI
Authors: Sari Lili Indah , Probonegoro Wishnu Aribowo , Sujono Sujono
Published: April 2022

Koperasi Karyawan Mitra Mandiri (KKMM) merupakan koperasi yang didirikan oleh PT Timah sebagai wadah bagi karyawan untuk lebih produktif dan masih berjalan dengan baik juga aktif hingga saat ini. Koperasi karyawan membutuhkan publikasi dan promosi sebagai media penunjang informasi. Desain publikasi memudahkan koperasi karyawan dalam menyebarkan informasi penting mengenai berita, kegiatan dan lainnya kepada anggota maupun calon anggota yang berasal dari karyawan aktif PT Timah. Merencanakan desain dan memperhatikan pilihan isi teks yang dapat menyampaikan informasi secara singkat juga padat kepada anggota koperasi. Dengan alasan itulah maka penulis mencoba memperkenalkan koperasi karyawan melalui media publikasi berupa logo, spanduk, brosur,  dan company profile yang umum digunakan sebagai media publikasi. Media publikasi merupakan media yang sangat efektf untuk menyampaikan dan mempublikasikan produk/jasa. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian menggunakan blackbox testing, media yang digunakan oleh penulis dapat menyampaikan informasi dengan lengkap dan efisien. Dalam membuat desain publikasi penulis menggunakan software Adobe Photoshop CS 10 dan Sony Vegas Pro 11.0.
PENERAPAN EAP PADA PERENCANAAN SISTEM INFORMASI SMA ISLAM AL AZHAR 10 PONTIANAK
Authors: Andi Wiwin Afri , Kosasi Sandy , Gat Gat , Kuway Susanti Margaretha , Yuliani I Dewa Ayu Eka
Published: April 2022

Sma Islam Al Azhar 10 Pontianak merupakan lembaga pendidikan swasta di pontianak. Dalam mendukung proses bisnis Sma Islam Al Azhar 10 Pontianak menerapkan Sistem Informasi Penerimaan Murid Baru (PMB), Pembayaran Sumbangan Pembangunan Pendidikan (SPP), Dana Sumbangan Pendidikan (DSP) namun pengelolaan data dilakukan terpisah sehingga trasnformasi data masukan,  keluaran dilakukan berulang dan belum terintegrasi dengan yayasan mengenai aktivitas PMB, Pembayaran SPP, dan DSP menimbulkan permasalahan outputnya informasi diberikan sekolah pada yayasan tidak tepat waktu. Mengenai pembayaran dilakukan orang tua siswa tidak tervalidasi antara yayasan dengan sekolah, sehigga sekolah melakukan penagihan ulang pada siswa/orang tua siswa. Tujuan penelitian mengahasilkan EA terintegrasi melalui Portal Akademik Sma Islam Al Azhar 10 Pontianak. Penlitian ini menggunakan metode Enterprise Architecture Planning (EAP) merancang sistem informasi Sma Islam Al Azhar 10 Pontianak. Permodelan bisnis menggunakan Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN). Penelitian menghasilkan EA Sistem Informasi Portal Akademik berisikan 5 entitas yaitu siswa, orang tua siswa, petugas penerimaan siswa, keuangan sekolah,  keuangan yayasan. Kesimpulan EA diharapkan proses bisnis Sma Islam Al Azhar 10 Pontianak berjalan sesuai Visinya memiliki komitmen dalam pemanfaatan Sistem Informasi. Saran perencanaan EA yang dikembangan dijadikan pedoman pembangunan, pengembangan Sistem informasi sebagai pendukung proses bisnis agar tecapainya keselarasan strategis bisnis, strategi SI dan TI.

                  

Kata kunci— Enterprise Architecture Planning, BPMN, Value Chain, UML

 
Penerapan Web Service Pada Aplikasi Sistem Pemesanan Rental Mobil
Authors: Jakaria Jakaria , David David
Published: April 2022

CV.Tritama Rental memiliki kendala dalam proses pemesanan hal ini dikarenakan sistem pemesana masih melaui via What Apps. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menghasilkan web service pada aplikasi sistem pemesana rental mobil yang dapat dipergunakan untuk membantu memaksimalkan kinerja pelayanan untuk pemesanan, mempermudah dalam melakukan pertukaran data. Bentuk penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi kasus dengan metode DSR (Design Science Research) sebagai metode penelitian dengan tahapan yang ada yaitu : Identify Problem and Motivate, Define Objective of a Solution, Design and Spesification, Implementation, dan Evaluation, sedangkan metode perancangan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah agile ux. Hasil pada penelitian ini yaitu merancang web service pada sistem pemesanan rental mobil pada CV. Tritama Rental, yang dapat membantu bagian administrator dalam melakukan pencatatan pada proses pemesanan mobil, dan mempermudah agar proses pemesanan dapat dilakukan kapan saja. Pemanfaatan web service pada saplikasi sistem pemesanan rental mobil ini diharapkan dapat memiliki kontribusi bagi CV.Tritama Rental agar dapat memberikan kemudahan dalam melakukan pelayanan kepada para calon penyewa mobil dan dapat membantu meningkatkan kemajuan usaha  pada CV.Tritama Rental. Perangkat lunak ini perlu dilakukan pengembangan menjadi lebih baik lagi, karena belum mendukung proses pembayaran menggunakan metode pembayaran elektronik, sehingga perlu dilakukan pengembangan selanjutnya untuk penambahan fitur pada perangkat lunak.
Factors affecting prevalence of neurological symptoms among workers at gasoline stations in Rayong Province, Thailand
Authors: Polyong Chan Pattama , Thetkathuek Anamai
Published: April 2022

This cross-sectional study was aimed at assessing the exposure to organic solvents and the factors affecting prevalence of neurological symptoms among workers at gas stations in Rayong Province. The sample included 200 workers at gas stations, including refueling staff, cashiers, food shop, coffee shop, and convenience store employees. Interview questionnaire included general information, work history, and neurological symptoms. Urine collection devices were used to detect organic solvents metabolized in urine, including t,t-muconic acid (t,t-MA), hippulic acid (HA), mandelic acid (MA), and methylhppuric acid (MHA).The results showed that the workers’ medians (interquartile range: IQR) of the metabolized organic solvents were as follows: t,t-MA was 393.62 (244.59) µg/g Cr, HA was 0.32 (0.14) g/g Cr, MA was 0.06 (0.02) g/g Cr, and MHA was 0.40 (0.13) g/g Cr. For prevalence of neurological symptoms, top three symptoms were headache (49.0%), dizziness (42.5%), and stress/irritability (38.5%). Working at a gas station present was neurological symptoms more than in the past was 32.5%. According to the assessment of exposure to metabolized organic solvents and factors affecting the prevalence of neurological symptoms, overtime work ≥ 6 hours and HA content greater than quartiles Q3 had an effect on neurologic symptoms (OR=2.17; 95%CI=1.23-5.10 and OR=2.15; 95%CI=1.18- 4.76, respectively). In summary, time spent working in gas stations and exposure to toluene organic solvents can cause neurological symptoms. It is recommended to reduce overtime or add breaks during work shifts or shift changes. In addition, workers should be away from the solvent.
Biografía: Equipo Argentino de Antropología Forense (EAAF)
Authors: Pérez-Torres Pedro , Congram Derek
Published: April 2022

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Correlation Between Self-esteem and Academic Self-concept in Medical Students
Authors: Daryazadeh Saeideh , Yavari Maryam , Sharif Mohammad Reza , Azadchahr Mohammad Javad , Kiani Marzieh
Published: April 2022

Background: It is essential to recognize the influential factors in academic achievement to prevent academic failure. The present study aimed to investigate the correlation between self-esteem and academic self-concept in medical students. Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was performed on 126 medical students (residents, interns, and clerkships) at Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Kashan, Iran in 2018. Data were collected using Rosenberg self-esteem and self-concept questionnaires. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 16 using descriptive statistics (frequency distribution and central indices) and inferential statistics (Pearson’s correlation-coefficient). Results: A significant positive correlation was observed between academic self-concept and self-esteem (r = 0.351; P < 0.001), and the higher score of academic self-concept in the medical students increased their self-esteem. Conclusions: According to the results, self-esteem and academic self-concept were significantly correlated. Therefore, universities and professors must pay attention to students' self-concept and self-esteem, improve their positive attitude toward themselves, and prevent negative attitudes.
Network Associations Among Body Image, Lifestyle, Body Mass Index, and Quality of Life in Adolescents
Authors: Jalali-Farahani Sara , Zayeri Farid , Zarani Fariba , Azizi Fereidoun , Amiri Parisa
Published: April 2022

Background: Body image is known as an important factor affecting different aspects of adolescents’ health; however, its relationship with lifestyle, body mass index (BMI), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Iranian adolescents has not been addressed in a conceptual model. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the network associations among body image, lifestyle, BMI, and HRQoL in adolescent boys and girls. Methods: The present study examined 760 adolescents (15 - 18 years) from Tehran. Adolescents reported their weight and height, according to which the participants’ BMIs were calculated. The adolescents’ body image, lifestyle, and HRQoL were assessed using a set of questionnaires, including the Body Image Scale for Youth (BISY), Modifiable Activity Questionnaire (MAQ), Eating Habits Checklist, Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQLTM). Results: The participants’ mean age and BMI were 16.5 ± 1.0 years and 22.4 ± 4.6 kg/m2, respectively. More than one-third of boys (39.9%) and less than a quarter of girls (22.6%) were overweight/obese. In the final model, body image was significantly and directly associated with physical activity, disordered eating, eating habits, and HRQoL in both genders (P < 0.05). Moreover, body image was directly correlated with screen time in boys (P = 0.012) and BMI in girls (P = 0.001). Body image was indirectly correlated with BMI by the mediating role of disordered eating in girls. Moreover, body image was indirectly associated with HRQoL by the mediating role of physical activity and eating habits in both genders and screen time only in boys. Conclusions: The network associations among body image, lifestyle, BMI, and HRQoL revealed a gender-specific pattern among the study population. Body image was a significant determinant of lifestyle and HRQoL in both genders and excessive weight in girls. The present findings would contribute to designing and implementing relevant health promotion interventions.
The Relationship Between Quality of Life and Coping Strategies in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19
Authors: Mirzakhani Araghi Navid , Saei Shafagh , Alizadeh Zarei Mehdi , Dibajnia Parvin , Angooti Oshnari Leila
Published: April 2022

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic may have destructive effects on patients’ mental health and quality of life (QoL). Objectives: This study aimed to assess the relationship between QoL and coping strategies in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Methods: This cross sectional descriptive-analytical study was performed at Imam Reza Hospital in Tabriz City for 2 months. Seventy hospitalized patients with COVID-19 were recruited by convenience sampling. The patients completed the adapted version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF) and the Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CSQ). We indicated a critical value of 60 as the optimal cut-off point to assess perceived QoL. Also, low, moderate, and high coping strategies are dedicated to 0 - 66, 66 - 110, and > 110, respectively. Data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient in SPSS version 21. Results: Seventy patients were enrolled, including 35 males and 35 females with a mean age of 39.69 ± 11.31 years. QoL’s social and physical dimensions had the highest and lowest mean scores (65.18 ± 18.99 and 41.40 ± 17.22, respectively). The results showed that 3 out of 5 dimensions had a mean score of < 60. Regarding CSQ, the mean scores of problem- and emotional-oriented coping strategies were 87.27 ± 15.45 and 85.05 ± 12.47, respectively. Most participants had moderate problem- and emotional-oriented coping strategies (85.5% and 92.8%, respectively). Conclusions: The current study showed that the QoL score was less than 60 in most of the QoL dimensions in COVID-19 patients. Moreover, most of the participants used coping strategies moderately. Therefore, it is recommended to perform further studies to compare the impact of coping strategies on QoL in patients and the control group.
Comparing the Effect of a Preprocedural Loading Dose of Atorvastatin vs. Rosuvastatin on the Prevalence of No-reflow and Low TIMI Flow in Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Intervention
Authors: Aslanabadi Naser , Khalili Naser , Hajizadeh Reza , Kavandi Dorsa
Published: April 2022

Background: As a promising revascularization therapy, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is widely used in patients with coronary artery disease. No-reflow and low thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) flow are two adverse periprocedural events. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of atorvastatin and rosuvastatin in reducing the no-reflow phenomenon in patients undergoing primary PCI. Methods: Following a randomized control design, 280 eligible patients with no history of MI or ischemic heart disease (IHD) with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who were candidates for coronary angioplasty underwent angioplasty from May 2020 to December 2020. Results: Our results showed that TIMI flow III was significantly higher in the rosuvastatin group, while the no-reflow was not seen in this group (P < 0.001). Also, ST resolution after 90 minutes of PCI was significantly better in the rosuvastatin group. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that using a loading dose of rosuvastatin could reduce the no-reflow phenomenon in patients undergoing primary PCI.
Bystander Attitudes to Hearing Family Violence: An Australian Survey
Authors: McInnes Elspeth
Published: April 2022

Male violence against women and children is a pernicious global problem responsible for a high burden of injury, illness, and premature death across societies and cultures. Socio-cultural beliefs, attitudes, and practices underpin the conduct of perpetrators, targets, bystanders, and responding service providers, including police, health, and social welfare services. Bystanders’ willingness to act to help targets of family violence is a key dimension framing the social environment of using violence against family members. An anonymous internet survey of 464 Australians, mainly women, identified that around three-quarters of respondents would respond if they heard a cry for help from a nearby home. Most said they would call the police. The key deterrents to taking action were fears for their safety and their confidence that calling the police would lead to effective action. Despite their willingness to act, most believed that the typical Australian public would not do so. They attributed reluctance to take action to bystanders’ fears for their safety, beliefs that it was not their business, and not wanting to get involved. Respondents wanted more financial, housing, and legal support for victims of violence to end abusive relationships. Nationally consistent FDV laws, changes to media reporting, and school-based education were nominated as key strategies to prevent and reduce family and domestic violence.
Inference for Optimal Differential Privacy Procedures for Frequency Tables
Authors: Li Chengcheng , Wang Naisyin , Xu Gongjun
Published: April 2022

When releasing data to the public, a vital concern is the risk of exposing personal information of the individuals who have contributed to the data set. Many mechanisms have been proposed to protect individual privacy, though less attention has been dedicated to practically conducting valid inferences on the altered privacy-protected data sets. For frequency tables, the privacy-protection-oriented perturbations often lead to negative cell counts. Releasing such tables can undermine users’ confidence in the usefulness of such data sets. This paper focuses on releasing one-way frequency tables. We recommend an optimal mechanism that satisfies ϵ-differential privacy (DP) without suffering from having negative cell counts. The procedure is optimal in the sense that the expected utility is maximized under a given privacy constraint. Valid inference procedures for testing goodness-of-fit are also developed for the DP privacy-protected data. In particular, we propose a de-biased test statistic for the optimal procedure and derive its asymptotic distribution. In addition, we also introduce testing procedures for the commonly used Laplace and Gaussian mechanisms, which provide a good finite sample approximation for the null distributions. Moreover, the decaying rate requirements for the privacy regime are provided for the inference procedures to be valid. We further consider common users’ practices such as merging related or neighboring cells or integrating statistical information obtained across different data sources and derive valid testing procedures when these operations occur. Simulation studies show that our inference results hold well even when the sample size is relatively small. Comparisons with the current field standards, including the Laplace, the Gaussian (both with/without post-processing of replacing negative cell counts with zeros), and the Binomial-Beta McClure-Reiter mechanisms, are carried out. In the end, we apply our method to the National Center for Early Development and Learning’s (NCEDL) multi-state studies data to demonstrate its practical applicability.
An electrophysiological study applied to remote learning: preliminary results from an hyperscanning paradigm
Authors: Cassioli Federico , Balconi Michela
Published: April 2022

The digitalization of learning in the organization represents both a necessity and an opportunity. Little to no research explored how distance training affects cognitive and affective processes in individuals and workgroups. For this reason, in this work, we propose an hyperscanning research design where conversational analysis is used to compare neurophysiological measures (frequency band analysis: delta, theta, alpha, and beta) between an equivalent training session carried out in two conditions (face-to-face and remote), by collecting electroencephalographic data (EEG) on a trainer and three groups of trainees. We theoretically describe the protocol, and we further report initial explorative results. Data showed a significant effect of the condition on both theta and beta waves, with higher synchronization for the face-to-face setting. Also, trainees seem more impacted by the delivery modality compared to the trainer. This work highlights the relevance of neurophysiological measures to test e-learning efficacy.
Influences of excessive smartphone use on subjective symptoms, mood, and autonomic nervous reactivity
Authors: Sakuragi Sokichi
Published: April 2022

Influences of excessive smartphone use on subjective symptoms, anxiety, mood, autonomic nervous reactivity and salivary cortisol was assessed, by examining differences in these parameters including autonomic and endocrine system responses to a psychological stressor (Mental arithmetic), between excessive and non-excessive smartphone users, and between long time use period and short time use period in each user group, in 28 female college students (18 to 23 years old). Subjective symptoms assessed by Cornell medical index (CMI), and anxiety assessed by state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI), were significantly higher in excessive users, and physical symptoms in CMI and trait anxiety in STAI reduced significantly after 2 weeks of short time use period in excessive users. Repeated measures ANOVA revealed decreased autonomic nervous reactivity to mental arithmetic assessed by heart rate variability in excessive users, but not in non-excessive users, and improved reactivity after 2 weeks of short time use period in excessive users.
The Great War and the Fifth International Psychoanalytic Congress in Budapest: Psychoanalysis in the 1910s
Authors: Muñoz Pedro , Correia Sílvia
Published: April 2022

Objective/Context: This article studies psychoanalysis in the 1910s and aims to understand the impacts of the Great War and soldiers’ neurosis on the psychoanalytic movement and knowledge through the Fifth International Psychoanalytic Congress in 1918 in Budapest. Methodology: In dialogue with cultural studies on the Great War and intellectual history, this paper investigates psychoanalytical spaces of sociability, such as the International Psychoanalytical Association and its congresses. Originality: A thorough historiographical review reveals few detailed publications on the Budapest Congress itself. This article fills the gap by synthesizing prior findings about the congress, connecting the historiographies of psychoanalysis and World War I. Conclusions: The congress in Budapest was a milestone for psychoanalysis, considering the first governmental recognition of psychoanalytical treatment, theoretical changes produced by war neurosis, and institutional modifications in the International Psychoanalytical Association, such as the expansion and democratization of psychoanalytical treatment.