bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Combined system for the treatment and reuse of urban wastewater: the efficiency of anaerobic reactors + hybrid constructed wetlands + ozonation
Authors: Colares Gustavo Stolzenberg , de Souza Celente Gleison , da Silva Fagner Pereira , de Loreto Adrison Carvalho , Lutterbeck Carlos Alexandre , Kist Lourdes Teresinha , Machado Ênio Leandro
Published: August 2019

The research developed a combined system in batch flow and in pilot scale for the treatment and reuse of urban effluents. The system was fed raw effluent from a university campus in Brazil and composed of four anaerobic reactors, three constructed wetlands (CWs) and an ozonation unit. The three sequential hybrid constructed wetlands were composed of a floating treatment wetland, an aerobic-anoxic baffled constructed wetland (CW) and a saturated vertifcal flow CW. Later, during the last trimester, weekly samples of the treated effluent were ozonated by bubbling with an application rate of 240 mg.h-1 O3. The system presented high removal rates efficiencies in terms of carbonaceous organic matter (78.9%), nitrogen (91.0%), color (96.7%) and turbidity (99.1%). In addition, it worked well for disinfection and acute ecotoxicity, but P was only efficiently (75%) removed in the first 8 months, with removing efficiency declining after this period. Ozonation provided significant color removal and an increased pH. The combination of floating, alternated upflow and downflow and saturated vertical flows improved the treatment of wastewater. This was due to the presence of both aerobic and anaerobic zones, as well as the filter substrate, through an integrated system with simple construction and operation and increased lifespan.
Effects of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy on Albuminuria in HIV-infected Persons
Authors: Adedeji Tewogbade Adeoye , Adebisi Simeon Adelani , Adedeji Nife Olamide
Published: August 2019

Background:

Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), especially tenofovir DFcontaining
regimens, has been implicated in albuminuria.

Objective:

We prospectively evaluated the effects of HAART on albumin-to-creatinine ratios
(ACRs) in antiretroviral-naïve HIV-infected individuals.

Methods:

One hundred and two (102) newly diagnosed, antiretroviral-naïve, human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV)-infected persons were treated with Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/
Emtricitabine/Efavirenz (TDF/FTC/EFV), n=33; Zidovudine/Lamivudine/Nevirapine
(ZDV/3TC/NVP), n=53; and Zidovudine/Lamivudine/Efavirenz (ZDV/3TC/EFV), n=16. Diabetes
mellitus and hypertension were excluded. ACRs and glomerular filtration rates (eGFR) were estimated
at baseline, and at 1, 3, 6 and 9 months post-therapy; the prevalence of albuminuria (ACR ≥
300mg/g), and microalbuminuria (ACR 30-300mg/g) were similarly estimated. HAART effects
on normal ACR (0-30mg/g) were also monitored.

Results:

At baseline, one patient (0.9%) had nephrotic-range albuminuria with ACR of 2450mg/g.
Overall, 8 (7.8%) patients had albuminuria; 53 (51.9%) had microalbuminuria; while 41 (40.2%)
had normal ACRs, 28 (27.5% of 102) of which had nonalbuminuric renal insufficiency. eGFR and
ACRs improved concurrently on HAART (ACR, Wilks’ lambda 0.439, power 0.763, p=0.032);
albuminuria improved significantly on all the 3 regimens at 9 months (p=0.006, 0.012 and <0.001
respectively). Microalbuminuria resolved earlier (1 month) with ZDV/3TC/NVP than with
TDF/FTC/EFV and ZDV/3TC/EFV (24.31mg/g versus 76.51mg/g and 63.59mg/g; p=0.028, 0.016
respectively). Microalbuminuria relapsed on TDF/FTC/EFV and ZDV/3TC/EFV at 6 months but
resolved again at 9 months (66.7 versus 29 mg/g, p=0.006; and 51.2 versus 9.5mg/g, p=0.001 respectively);
no relapse on ZDV/3TC/NVP. At 9 months, ZDV/3TC/EFV caused the greatest resolution
of microalbuminuria (85.7% decline in ACR from baseline) compared with ZDV/3TC/NVP
(72.5% decline) and TDF/FTC/EFV (63.9% decline). In multivariate analyses, predictors of ACR
include older age (Odds ratio OR 2.8, p= 0.025); female gender (OR, 3.4, p =0.014); CD4+ (OR
0.99, p=0.002).

Conclusions:

HIV induces renal impairment. Thus, albuminuria, microalbuminuria and nonalbuminuric
renal insufficiency are highly prevalent in antiretroviral-naïve HIV-infected persons but
nephrotic-range albuminuria is uncommon. Albuminuria and/microalbuminuria and eGFR improve
concurrently on HAART (with/without tenofovir DF). Zidovudine-based HAART
(ZDV/3TC/NVP) resolves microalbuminuria earlier, and without relapse, unlike Tenovofir-based
regimen and zidovudine with efavirenz (ZDV/3TC/EFV).
Activation of Kir2.3 Channels by Tenidap Suppresses Epileptiform Burst Discharges in Cultured Hippocampal Neurons
Authors: Wu Xunyi , Chen Zhiyun , Sun Wanbing , Wang Guoxiang , Zhang Lu , Zhang Yuwen , Zang Kai , Wang Yun
Published: August 2019

Background & Objective:

Tenidap, a selective human inwardly rectifying potassium (Kir) 2.3 channel opener, has been reported to have antiepileptic effect in the pilocarpine temporal lobe epilepsy rat model in our previous study. However, the effect of tenidap on neurons and its relationship with the epileptiform bursting charges in neuron is still required to be explored.

Methods:

In this study, cyclothiazide (CTZ) induced cultured hippocampal neuron epileptic model was used to study the antiepileptic effect of tenidap and the relationship between Kir2.3 channel and the neuronal epileptiform burst.

Results:

Patch clamp recording showed that both acute (2h) and chronic (48h) CTZ pre-treatment all significantly induced robust epileptiform burst activities in cultured hippocampal neurons, and tenidap acutely application inhibited this highly synchronized abnormal activities. The effect of tenidap is likely due to increased activity of Kir2.3 channels, since tenidap significantly enhanced kir current recorded from those neurons. In addition, neurons overexpressing Kir2.3 channels, by transfection with Kir2.3 plasmid, showed a significant large increase of the Kir current, prevented CTZ treatment to induce epileptiform burst discharge.

Conclusion:

Our current study demonstrated that over activation of Kir2.3 channel in hippocampal neurons could positively interference with epileptiform burst activities, and tenidap, as a selective Kir2.3 channel opener, could be a potential candidate for seizure therapy.
Microfluidic Manufacture of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles: A Case Study on Tristearin-Based Systems
Authors: Anderluzzi Giulia , Perrie Yvonne
Published: August 2019

Background:

Solid lipid nanoparticles are lipid-based carriers that can be used for a range of
drugs and biomolecules. However, most production methods currently used do not offer easy translation
from laboratory preparation to scale-independent production.

Objectives:

Within this study, we have investigated the use of microfluidics to produce solid lipid
nanoparticles and investigated their protein loading capability. In the development of this process, we
have investigated and identified the critical process parameters that impact on the product attributes of
the solid lipid nanoparticles.

Method:

Solid lipid nanoparticles based on Tristearin and 1,2-Distearoyl-phosphatidylethanolaminemethyl-
polyethyleneglycol conjugate-2000 were formulated using the NanoAssemblr® Benchtop system.
The flow rate ratio, total flow rate and initial protein concentration were investigated as process parameters
and the particle size, PDI, zeta potential, drug loading and drug release were measured as
product attributes.

Results:

Our results demonstrate the suitability of microfluidics as a production method for solid lipid
nanoparticles containing protein. In terms of key process parameters to consider, both the solvent to
aqueous flow rate ratio and the total flow rate were shown to have a notable impact on particle size. Protein
loading capacity was influenced by the solvent to aqueous flow rate ratio but was similar across all
flow rates tested.

Conclusion:

Within this study, we outline a rapid and easy protocol for the scale-independent production
of solid lipid nanoparticles. This process can support the rapid translation of production methods
from bench to clinic.
Exploring Scientific Evidence of Grassroots' Traditional Medicinal Knowledge of Chhattisgarh, India, in Human Healthcare
Authors: Rawat Pooja , Singh Pawan Kumar , Ghorui Supriya , Kumar Vipin
Published: August 2019

Background: The present study aims to portray the herbal practices commonly
used by the locals of Chhattisgarh, India, for their primary healthcare needs and correlate
them with the available scientific evidence. Since ancient times, herbs or plants have been an
important part of the preventive and curative medications used in commonly across the
globe.

Methods: Indian Traditional Medicines (ITM) can be categorized as Classical Health Traditions
(CHT) like Ayurveda and Siddha and as Oral Heath Traditions (OHT). CHT are the
codified forms of the medicinal system, whereas OHT exclusively encompass the undocumented
form of knowledge, evolved through the experiences of their practitioners and
passed on in improved form over the generations. This medicinal knowledge is prevalent in
the rural and tribal areas due to non-accessibility and high cost of modern healthcare. Their
importance is evident from the sustainable use over the years and the scientific studies supporting
their medicinal potential.

Results: The present study aims to quantitatively analyse various plants and herbal preparations
used by the tribals, traditional knowledge holders and grassroots innovators of
Chhattisgarh, India, for the treatment of various human ailments. The study identified 81
practices belonging to 42 different plant families. Pain, inflammation and skin diseases were
found to be the most prominent conditions. A large number of scientific studies have been
conducted by researchers on the plants used by traditional knowledge holders to evaluate
their potential in different animal models and/or clinical studies. Corroboration of traditional
usage for 51% of the practices was found in the scientific literature. Of the total, only 20%
of the traditional medicines were found to be clinically evaluated in human subjects. Active
phyto-constituents were found to be identified in 12% of the cases. Many unexplored practices
with no state of the art for particular indications were also found.

Conclusion: This study illustrates the potential and applicability of Indian traditional medicinal
knowledge in disease management and utilization of these resources towards the development
of better therapeutics.
Natural Phytochemicals and Their Therapeutic Role in Management of Several Diseases: A Review
Authors: Shirsath Nitin R. , Goswami Ajaygiri K.
Published: August 2019

Introduction:

These days, a lot of people face some health-related problems in day to day life. The conventional synthetic medicine is not effective enough to cure them alone. The conventional therapy for the management of these health-related issues involves the use of hazardous synthetic chemicals and surgical diagnosis, which have lots of serious side effects. It is necessary to conduct research on herbal medicines, this is an alternative approach to avoid the side effects of synthetic medicines to achieve high effectiveness, low cost and improve patient compliance.

Methods:

The present survey is an analysis of some of the available data on the use of plants with their biological source, active phytochemicals constituents and a probable activity/ mechanism of action of several classes of drugs. This work also focused on highlighting the advantages of natural medicines for maximum utilization.

Results:

This article aims to increase awareness about natural medicine and help people find a suitable herbal medicine for the treatment of specific diseases.

Conclusion:

This article also exhibits the scope for further process in the development of new natural substance for the management of several diseases.
Mandatory Drug Testing of Dental Students: To Test or Not to Test
Authors: Gibson Tanya Marie , Loza‐Herrero Maria A. , Yepes Juan F. , Kim‐Berman Hera , Dilbone Deborah A. , Perez Herminio
Published: August 2019

An educational institution's decision to test or not test its students for drug use is controversial and complex. Although negative consequences of substance use disorder are well known, the consumption of prohibited substances continues to increase in young adults. Given the awareness of increasing drug use on college campuses and the potential impact on future health care professionals, issues associated with mandatory drug testing of dental students warrant investigation. The purpose of this Point/Counterpoint article is to present opposing viewpoints on whether mandatory student drug testing (MSDT) should be implemented for dental students. Viewpoint 1 affirms that MSDT is legal, ensures public safety, is recognized as a need in health care education, promotes professional and ethical responsibility, and is cost‐effective. Viewpoint 2 asserts that MSDT has not been proven to be an effective deterrent for student drug use and it poses risks and costs for both institutions and students, ranging from potential violation of students' civil liberties to the consequences of false positive tests. This article's presentation of the recent literature on both sides of this issue provides dental educators with pertinent information for considering implementation of MSDT in their institutions.
Typology and Impact of YouTube Videos Posted in Response to a Student Suicide Crisis: Social Media Metrics and Content Analyses (Preprint)
Authors: Cheng Qijin , Lui Carrie , Ip Flora Wai Lam , Yip Paul Siu Fai
Published: August 2019

BACKGROUND

Videos relating to suicide are available on YouTube, but their characteristics and impacts have seldom been examined.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to examine YouTube videos posted in response to a sudden spate of student suicides in Hong Kong during the 2015-2016 school year and evaluate the impacts of those videos.

METHODS

Keyword search was performed on YouTube, and relevant videos were identified. Video typology was examined through content analysis, specifically grouping the videos by who uploaded the videos, what presentation formats were used in the videos, whether the videos were originally created by the uploaders, and whether the videos disclosed the uploaders’ personal experiences with suicide. Impacts of the videos were assessed in terms of reach (measured by view count), engagement (measured by comment count), and insights (measured as to what extent the comments to each video could reveal personal suicide risk and attitude toward help-seeking). Statistical analysis was conducted to compare the impacts of different types of videos. The 7 most impactful videos that were originally created by the YouTubers were selected for further analysis. They were compared with 7 videos uploaded by the same YouTubers right before the student suicide videos and 7 right after the student suicide videos. The comparison focused on their impacts and the network structure of the comments to those videos.

RESULTS

A total of 162 relevant YouTube videos were identified. They were uploaded by 7 types of stakeholders, and the most common format was one person talking to the camera. A total of 87.0% (141/162) of the videos were originally created by the uploaders and only 8.0% (13/162) of the videos disclosed uploader personal experiences with suicide. The uploader profiles being popular or top YouTubers and the video containing disclosure of the uploader’s personal experiences were found to be significantly correlated with greater impacts (P<.001). Focusing on the 7 most impactful original videos, it is found that those videos generated more engagement, especially more interactions between the viewers, and more insights than regular videos uploaded by the same YouTubers.

CONCLUSIONS

When responding to a youth suicide crisis, videos made by key opinion leaders on YouTube sharing their own experiences of overcoming suicide risks could generate significant positive impacts. These types of videos offer a precious opportunity to craft online campaigns and activities to raise suicide prevention awareness and engage vulnerable youth.
The Impact of Power and Ideology on Edward FitzGerald’s Translation of the Rubáiyát: A Postcolonial Approach
Authors: Nakhaei Bentolhoda
Published: August 2019

This paper analyzes the issues raised by the change of ideology and the underlying meanings in five FitzGerald’s translations of Khayyám’s quatrains according to the theories of certain translation scholars such as André Lefevere and Antoine Berman. With regard to the fact that the British translator has given a harmonizing beauty and an epicurean flavor of his own to Khayyám’s Rubáiyát, could it be claimed that translator’s voice is louder than the author’s? From the transcreation point of view, one could wonder whether FitzGerald did maintain the intent, style, tone, and content of the Persian quatrains. Do FitzGerald’s translations evoke the same emotions and does it carry the same implications in English as Khayyám’s Rubáiyát does in Persian. In general, from a postcolonial perspective, FitzGerald’s five English translations could offer interesting and fertile ground for investigating the effects of power relationship between the colonizer and the colonized text during the Victorian age in England.

 

Keywords: Khayyám, quatrains, English translations, the colonizer, the colonized text.
Program Intervensi Musik terhadap Hiperaktivitas Anak Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Authors: Suyanto Bestari Nindya , Wimbarti Supra
Published: August 2019

Children with hyperactivity subtype of ADHD have difficulty to control their behavior, therefore early intervention is needed by providing therapy specifically designed for children with ADHD. The music intervention program was structured to reduce hyperactivity in children with ADHD. The method of this study was single case experimental design, the study did not have a control group. The participant in this study was a child with hyperactivity subtype of ADHD who never received music therapy. The measurement of hyperactive behavior was done using behavioral checklist. Data was analyzed using inter-observer by visual inspection. The results of this study was music intervention could reduce hyperactive behavior in this participants. The reliability of measurements (IOA) were in the range of 80% -100%, meaning that there was a level of trust in consistency of the assessment between observers in the good category.
Análisis de los elementos de seguridad utilizados por una institución bancaria para prevenir fraudes electrónicos en transacciones de igual naturaleza, en relación con la auditoría forense
Authors: Díaz Céspedes Rocío
Published: August 2019

A raíz de la necesidad de efectuar transacciones bancarias de forma rápida, sencilla y desde cualquier lugar, las entidades bancarias han tenido que invertir en medios acorde a las nuevas tecnologías y necesidades de sus clientes. A su vez, estas nuevas tecnologías traen consigo una gran problemática para los bancos: que se produzca el robo de información confidencial de cada cliente por no tener la protección adecuada en los sistemas informáticos. En este contexto, esta investigación busca analizar los elementos de seguridad que una institución bancaria utiliza para prevenir fraudes electrónicos en nexo con la auditoría forense. Para llevar a cabo este análisis se utilizó una metodología cualitativa la cual a través de la tabulación de resultados de la información obtenida de la teoría que sustenta esta investigación y de las entrevistas realizadas a personas partícipes de este contexto, se obtuvo como resultado que la institución bancaria utiliza, tanto las técnicas de investigación de auditoría forense, como distintos elementos de seguridad para prevenir los fraudes electrónicos, a excepción de uno de ellos, pero de forma adicional utiliza otros componentes de seguridad no investigados: la tercera clave y el anti-skimming.
Análisis del efecto de la aplicación de la Ley 19.913 de lavado de activos en una institución financiera
Authors: Labra Castro Viviana Macarena
Published: August 2019

Dentro del contexto de la ley 19.913 referida al lavado de dinero en Chile, gran cantidad de entidades públicas y privadas se vieron obligadas, en distintos ámbitos, a cumplir con la nueva legislación, razón por la cual el propósito de esta investigación es analizar el efecto de la aplicación de esta ley en una institución bancaria en el marco de sus actividades diarias. La metodología empleada corresponde a una cualitativa con un alcance de comprehensión, la que se llevó a cabo realizando entrevistas al agente de sucursal, ejecutivo de cuentas, encargado de operaciones y personal de ventas de la institución. El resultado del análisis indica que el Banco realiza procedimientos para prevenir, controlar y detectar el delito del lavado de dinero por medidas propias y no por el surgimiento de la ley, indicando que el efecto no es de importancia económica, ya que ellos invierten en seguridad del negocio por el riesgo que involucra, y a la vez cumplen con todas las obligaciones descritas en la ley, resguardando así su imagen y seguridad.
Optimization of Anthocyanin Content in Uwi Flour (Dioscorea alata) Using Response Surface Methodology
Authors: Ulyarti Ulyarti
Published: August 2019

Abstract—Main problem in the processing of Dioscorea alata’s tuber into flour is the changing of colour.  One factor in color changing is attributed to antocyanin reaction in the tuber.  Several methods can be applied to minimise the browning and hence maintain the natural colour preferred by the consumers.  This research was conducted to obtain the combination of age of harvest, blanching temperature and blanching length which produce the highest content of antocyanin in Dioscorea alata’s flour. The responses measured was anthocyanin content. The result showed that age of harvest was the main factor for anthocyanin content of Dioscorea alata flour. The optimum anthocyanin content is predicted to be achieved by using tuber harvested at 9.6 months, temperature of blanching 86.12oC and blanching time for 0.56 menit.
The Effects of Frying Time and Temperatures on Fatty Acids Profile of Blanched Potato Chips
Authors: Nizori Addion , Mishra Vijay
Published: August 2019

The aim of this research was to study whether the frying time and temperature affected fatty acids profiles of blanched potato chips. Factorial designs were carried out using a completely randomized design (CRD) two factor (time and temperature) and three levels with two replications. Frying temperature was set up at 160 0C, 180 0C and 200 0C. The potato chips were fried for 3, 5, 7 minutes. The oil type used was sunflower.  The fatty acids profiles were analyses with capillary gas liquid chromatography (Varian 3400) equipped with an auto sampler and a flame ionization detector (FID) using a 50 m x 0.32 mm (I.D) fused silica bonded phase capillary column (BPX70, SGE, Melbourne, Australia). The experiments were run in duplicate and the present results are the average of the obtained values. ANOVA analysis of the results was carried out using SPSS software (version 11, 2004). The key plot software for making three dimensions was the sigma plot scientific graphing software.

The results showed moisture content and colour index of blanched potato chips decreased significantly with increasing frying time and temperature. Furthermore, unsaturated fatty acids (cis oleic and linoleic) decrease after long period frying.
VLA Dashboard: Um Mecanismo para Visualização do Desempenho de Estudantes de Matemática no Ensino Médio
Authors: Vieira da Silva Euler , Francisco de Magalhães Netto José , Augusto Lima de Souza Ricardo
Published: August 2019

Este artigo descreve as contribuições do uso de um mecanismo VLA Dashboard para visualização do desempenho de estudantes do Ensino Médio em avaliações de Matemática Básica aplicadas no Moodle. Diante disso, empregou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa do tipo Estudo de Caso. Em seguida, a coleta foi aplicada em três etapas: pré-Teste, oficina de capacitação e aplicação de avaliação diagnóstica pelos professores. Também, foi usado o Modelo de Aceitação de Tecnologia para os questionários. Os resultados apontam que o uso das técnicas de Visualização da Informação, learning analytics e abordagem multiagente contribuem para melhorar os diagnósticos das atividades avaliativas do professor.
INITIATION OF GRAPE (VITIS VINIFERA L.) ON DIFFERENT STERILIZATION TECHNIQUES
Authors: Dewi Ratu Mentari , Yusuf Ramal , Lasmini Sri Anjar , Hawalina Hawalina
Published: August 2019

The most crucial step during the development of tissue culture is the method of explant sterilization. Especially, explants is sourced directly from fields that were more susceptible to microbial contaminations. This study aimed to obtain sterilization technique  from several sterilant for reduced contamination and support growth of shoots grape in vitro. This research was conducted at the Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tadulako, during January to April 2018. The study used a factorial completely randomized design, one factor was tested i.e S1 = Taft 8,3 g/L (0,1% carbendazim), S2 =  taft 25 g/L (0,3% carbendazim),  S3 = taft 41,67 g/L (0,5% carbendazim), S4 = Taft 8,3 g/L (0,1% carbendazim) + HgCl2 0,1%, S5  = Taft 25 gr/L (0,3% carbendazim) + HgCl2 0,1% dan S6 = 41,67 gr/L  (0,5% carbendazim) + HgCl2 0,1 %. There were six treatment and each treatment was replicated three times to obtain 18 experimental units. Each experimental unit using two explant. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance and followed by Honestly Significant Difference test at level of 5% if the treatment effects were significant. The results showed sterilization technique using taft 41,67 gram / L containing 0.5% carbendazim for 30 minutes, followed by 70% alcohol for 30 seconds and HgCl2 0,1% for 10 minutes gave free contamination for explant.whereas, Taft 8.3 g / L (Carb 0.1%) for 30 min, followed by 70% alcohol for 30 seconds is a sterilization technique that does not inhibit explant growth as indicated from the most callus formation.
Hubungan Antara Konsumsi Makan, Status Gizi, dan Aktivitas Fisik Dengan Kejadian Pre Menstrual Syndrome
Authors: Abriani Ari Arty , Ningtyias Farida Wahyu , Sulistiyani Sulistiyani
Published: August 2019

Latar Belakang: Pubertas pada remaja putri ditandai dengan menstruasi yang terdapat beberapa gangguan, salah satunya  Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS). Studi pendahuluan yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa 95,24% remaja putri di SMK Negeri 1 Jember mengalami PMS. Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis hubungan antara konsumsi makanan (vitamin B6, kalsium, magnesium), status gizi, dan aktivitas fisik dengan kejadian PMS pada remaja putri di SMK Negeri 1 Jember. Metode: Penelitian ini adalah penelitian analitik observasional dengan desain cross sectional. Teknik analisis menggunakan uji chi-square. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner Food Frequency Questionnaire  (FFQ) , kuesioner Food  Recall, angket PMS (Lembar Catatan Harian), angket Physical Activity Level (PAL), dan lembar observasi pengukuran status gizi. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat konsumsi makanan sumber vitamin B6 (77,1%), kalsium (74,7%), dan magnesium (72,3%) adalah defisit, status gizi normal (55,4%), aktivitas fisik ringan (57,8%), dan mengalami PMS ringan (61,5%). Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan antara tingkat konsumsi makanan sumber vitamin B6 (p=0,000), kalsium (p=0,000), magnesium (p=0,020), dan aktivitas fisik (p=0,000) dengan kejadian PMS. Sebagian besar remaja putri termasuk usia remaja menengah, memiliki tingkat konsumsi makanan (vitamin B6, kalsium, magnesium) yang defisit, status gizi normal, aktivitas fisik ringan, dan mengalami PMS ringan
UNSDGs and future quality management - Social policy for developing sustainable development mindset
Authors: Yeung Shirley Mo-ching
Published: August 2019

The purpose of this paper is to review different ways of promoting a sustainable development (SD) mindset to engage employees and management to explore, to explain, to elaborate and to evaluate to become future sustainability leaders. After reviewing literature on sustainable development mindsets, sustainable development goals (SDGs), corporate social responsibility (CSR) and analysis of social dimension policy of 10 China-based listed companies (2006 to 2017) in Bloomberg database with members in UN Global Compact (2004 to 2017), it has been found that employee CSR training policy and consumer data protection policy are not common in selected organizations, except two communications related organizations. And, policies on equal opportunities, health & safety, and human rights are mostly in place. Among 10 selected organizations, Petro China and China Mobile Communications are found with these three policies in place in past 11 years (2007 to 2017). It is suggested that individual employee attributes, knowing and being in relation to social policy, need to be strengthened; perception of tasks, implementing CSR and consumer policies with inspirations on sustainability, need to be maintained in the organizational core activities; and value creation, realising the importance of consumer data protection with design thinking and system thinking in product/ service innovations, need to be enhanced for sustainable development. The findings provide insights for management in developing sustainable development mindset for employees and brand-building for organizations. The ultimate output of the paper is a model for promoting a Sustainable Development Mindset with employee CSR policy/consumer data protection relayed social policy for advancing quality management (QM). Therefore, academics, industry practitioners, NGOs and policy makers shall consider these findings when exploring the applications of UNSDGs related tools to advance quality outputs with brand-building effect in an innovative way.
Kampüs Alanlarında Meydan Tasarımı: Kilis 7 Aralık Üniversitesi Örneği
Authors: TAŞÇIOĞLU Saliha , GÜNAYDIN Ahmet Salih , YÜCEKAYA Murat
Published: August 2019

Meydanlar
insanların bir araya gelerek sosyal aktivitelerde bulunduğu ve kentin genel
karakterine uygun olarak şekillenen, belirli sınırlar ile çevrelenmiş mekânlar
olarak ifade edilebilir. Günümüzde meydanların, ticari, kültürel ve
rekreasyonel amaçlı kullanımları oldukça yaygındır. Özelikle gençlerin bir
araya geldiği, sosyal ilişkiler kurduğu, fizyolojik ihtiyaçlarını karşıladığı,
kişisel gelişime ve sosyalleşmeye yönelik kazanımları elde ettiği üniversite
kampüsünde yer alan meydan karakteri taşıyan mekânlar oldukça önemlidir. Kilis
7 Aralık Üniversitesi 2007 itibariyle kurulmuş ve fiziksel gelişimini
sürdürmektedir. Kampüs yapılanması sonrası sosyal etkinliklere de ev sahipliği
yapabilecek bir mekân olarak meydan peyzaj tasarım projesi oluşturulmasına
ihtiyaç duyulmuştur. Bu ihtiyaç doğrultusunda yapılan proje ile mekanın sosyal
ve kültürel etkinliklerin gerçekleştirilebilmesine izin vermesinin yanı sıra
günlük kullanıma da fırsat veren bir yaklaşım içerisinde olmasına önem
gösterilmiştir. Söz konusu proje üniversite yönetimi tarafından uygulanmış ve
üniversite kullanıcıları tarafından sıklıkla tercih edilen bir mekân haline
gelmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı Kilis 7 Aralık Üniversitesi özelinde
gerçekleştirilen kampüs meydan tasarımını proje ve uygulama aşamalarıyla
birlikte incelemektir. Bu bağlamda yapılan çalışmanın kampüs meydanlarının
tasarımına ve kullanımına yönelik önemli ipuçları verme niteliğinde olacağı
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Care of Komsomol Members about Wounded Soldiers in South Ural Hospitals during the Great Patriotic War
Authors: Degtyareva Natalya Aleksandrovna ,   Eurasian Institute TIGR
Published: August 2019

The assistance of Soviet youth to the Red Army soldiers during the Great Patriotic War is a relevant issue to be discussed. It is important to study the historical experience of successfully dealing with such complex challenges as public involvement in care about wounded and sick people. These issues become more acute today since hostilities still take place, military personnel and civilians are injured and killed. Along with research and applied value, the study has a deep ethical and humanitarian meaning. Despite the relevance of the topic, researchers have not treated care of Komsomol members about wounded soldiers in much detail. The study focuses on the activities of the Komsomol during the Great Patriotic War. The author demonstrates the scope of work in the field of care and patronage assistance done by Komsomol members in South Ural hospitals. Besides, the research reveals the role of the Komsomol in supplying hospitals with food, medical equipment and personnel, medicinal plants.
Germany and Transformation Processes in Security: the Approach of Roderich Kiesewetter
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Sindeev Aleksey Aleksandrovich
Published: August 2019

The paper continues a series of studies on current approaches to transforming security in the Federal Republic of Germany. The novelty of the study is to analyze the views of R. Kiesewetter, a politician (CDU), member of the Bundestag, on the problem. It is hypothesized that many CDU members do not understand current trends in foreign policy and security policy as a part of a future-oriented system that makes it difficult to dialog with the CDU at the international level. The research focuses on all available speeches deliv-ered by R. Kiesewetter in the German par-liament from November 2017 to March 2019. The author refrains from the theoretical analysis of the subject matter and practical advice since the approach of R. Kiesewetter is one possible future option.
Problems of Studying the Russian-Speaking Population of Estonia
Authors:   Siberian Institute of Management – branch of  Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy  and Public Administration, Mikhailov Dmitry Alekseevich
Published: August 2019

The paper analyzes the current state of academic literature-based discussion on the Russian commu-nity situation and the processes of ethnic identifica-tion of the Russian-speaking population in con-temporary Estonia. Five sets of the discussed problems are distinguished and character-ized: integration policy of the Estonian state and citizenship; language policy and Russian language status; education system unification and aboli-tion of Russian-language schools; attitude to Rus-sian international policy; politics of memory and clash of Soviet heritage and World War II narratives. The author proves the need to conduct research on the phenomenon of Russian identity, which makes it possible to understand the values of the Estonian Russian-speaking population by a case study of the biographical trajectories. It is proposed to design a study that focuses on the middle-aged Russian-speaking people, who have received their education in Soviet schools but built their career during the construction of the Estonian national state.
FACTORS INFLUENCING HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRESS VERSUS ALTERNATIVE FINANCING SCHEMES FOR HOME BUYERS IN KLANG VALLEY MALAYSIA
Authors: HUA SIONG Wong , RADHAKRISHNA Gita
Published: August 2019

Objective: The massive uncontrolled development of residential properties especially in the Klang valley has resulted in a supply glut. According to economic theory, when supply exceeds demand, the price product price should decrease. However, due to the increased cost of construction materials and labour, house prices have not decreased. Consequently many in the Klang valley cannot affort to buy residential property causing financial stress to families with a household income below the average level. At the 19th National Housing and Property Summit 2016, Tan Sri Noh Omar the then Minister for Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Housing, announced an alternative home financing scheme offered through eligible housing developers licensed under the Money Lenders Act 1951 and Pawnbrokers Act 1972. The paper therefore explores factors influencing housing affordability stress and alternative schemes that could be offered by developers without unduly burdening the home buyer and ensuring a balance between the interests of the public and the developer. Methodology: The writers apply the method of documentary studies, historical archives, public record and interview to arrive at the findings. Results: The loan tenure would be between 10 to 20 years with the interest rate being fixed at 12% per annum for borrowers with collateral, and 18% for those without. It is noted that the section of public applying for such a scheme would be those whose monthly income and expenditure disqualify them from a 100% conventional loan. Consequently, one of the immediate issues for the borrower would be coping with the very high interest rates under this scheme. If a borrower were to apply under this scheme as a top-up to a conventional bank loan, there would be two monthly loan repayments to manage. Further if the second loan is without security he would be charged 18% interest leading to a real danger of potential insolvency. Further, no eligibility criteria has been set for developers to qualify for a licence. There is also the issue of a conflict of interest when a developer also acts as a financier. Implication: This research presents a conceptually yet empirically supported framework to describe the factors influencing housing affordability stress and alternative schemes that could be offered by developers by taking into consideration of the legal impact when the developers act as home loan financier to the borrowers. The study is particularly useful for housing industry by identifying the legal implication when the developers act as home loan financier to the borrowers. This paper gives valuable reference to law markers to consider whether this alternative is one of the solutions to solve housing affordability stress in Klang Valley area.
JEL classification: H31
ANALYSING THE PURCHASE INTENTION AND BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS GREEN FOOD PACKAGING FOR ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS IN MALAYSIA
Authors: MALARVIZHI Chinnasamy , JAYASHREE Sreenivasan , RAIHAN MANZOOR Shamima
Published: August 2019

Background/Objective: The study aims to analyse the green purchase intention and green buying behaviour towards the green food packaging in Malaysia based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). With an increasing environmental concern, the food/drink companies are trying to contend people as they are becoming more aware. 3.5 billion people in the world’s urban areas buy their food products which usually come packaged. Most of it comprises disposable plastic containers and plastic bags. The current research endeavour is to analyse the purchase intention and buying behaviour in Malaysia to promote green food packaging practices. Methodology: A structured questionnaire is developed and convenient sampling followed to record the responses in the 5-point Likert scale. Mean values of various categories (e.g. race and gender) achieved through the use of SPSS and ‘One-Way ANOVA’ are counted. Results: Indian population in Malaysia dominates equally by showing higher purchase intention and green buying behaviour towards green food packaging compared to others. No such significant difference is found in green buying behaviour across genders. The findings are expected to provide fruitful insights about the working and student population in Malaysia in terms of their existing behaviour pattern towards eco-friendly food packaging. Implications: The implications of this study on the green buying behaviour of the male and female consumers across different races not only serve as a benchmark for the food manufacturers and food marketers but also guide them to comply with 3R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle) policies to achieve smart environmental goals in Malaysia.
JEL classification: L1, M3
INTERACTIONS, DYNAMIQUE LANGAGIÈRE ET FONCTIONNEMENT HUMAIN : REGARDS PLURIELS
Authors: BULEA-BRONCKART Ecaterina
Published: August 2019

This paper attempts to articulate contributions from the language sciences, psychology and educational sciences to address, in a strongly interactionist perspective, the question of the role of language in human functioning. This reflection lead us to return to central notions such as sign, meaning, interaction, development, activity, from a theoretical and methodological point of view. The methodological point of view give us the opportunity to problematize the unit (or units) of analysis capable of allowing a non-reductionist seizure of language dynamics within human functioning. We base our reflection on the contribution of several authors, including Saussure, Bloomfield, Coseriu, Vygotski, Piaget, but also contemporary works in connection with our own research.
LE SUJET COMME ‟SURCHAIR”
Authors: APOSTOL Patricia
Published: August 2019

Michel Henry questions the opposition body - flesh as indebted to the opposition between what appears/the appearing, under the light of what he calls the reversal of phenomenology, i.e. the substitution of the phenomenology of the world for a phenomenology of life. This question raises another question: the constitution of intersubjectivity, which this article is trying to answer by developing a schema of intersubjectivity through a critical rereading of the theory of Nietzsche about active force and reactive force.
REFERENCE, INTUITION, AND INTUITION ABOUT REFERENCE – NOTES ON THE EXPERIMENTAL PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE DEBATE
Authors: RUSU Mihai
Published: August 2019

The introduction of experimental techniques as a tool of philosophical investigation has created quite a stir in analytic philosophy in the last two decades. Experimental results have shed a new light on traditional debates in various fields and have led to a reappraisal of the use and merits of various methods and types of arguments in philosophy. This paper provides an overview of the central debate regarding Machery et al.’s results and conclusions about the interplay between theory and various methods that are supposed to provide evidence for (a certain) theory. The debate is connected with the initial setting of the question of reference and, more generally, with the main staples of the philosophy of language. A large part of the paper is devoted to a discussion of the most important arguments and perspectives that have been developed or reformulated as a result of the debate on experimental philosophy. The final aim of the discussion is to provide a basic description of the contemporary landscape of philosophy of language and related epistemology, to inform future research designs and developments.
COMMUNICATING THE SEVERE DIAGNOSIS – PSYCHOLOGICAL, ETHICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS
Authors: PÂRVU Andrada , REBELEANU Adina , BOJAN Anca
Published: August 2019

From a psychological standpoint, communicating a severe diagnosis entails more than just naming a disease, it is a complex process with a number of stages: finding out what the patient already knows about the illness (some of which might be wrong, and thus psychologically detrimental), informing the patient while answering any questions (about the illness itself, the treatment, prognosis, recovery period, etc.) and last but not least, providing a minimum of psychological support depending on the patient’s reaction. Romanian law regarding doctor-patient relationship and communication is modeled on the Anglo-Saxon model centered on patient autonomy and direct communication with the latter if the patient desires to know the truth about his condition. If this is not the case, the patient can name a proxy for doctor-patient communication. There are three legal documents that clarify these aspects: Law of Patient Rights, Medical Association’s Ethics Code and the Health Reform Law. The first two are conflicting on several aspects that we will discuss in this paper. The few studies on doctor-patient communication published in Romania reveal that there is no unitary methodology in this field. The doctors attest that often times the patient’s family, when faced with severe illness turn to the traditional model of communication, i.e. they desire to know the severe diagnosis first and pressure the physician to hide the truth form the patient, contrary to the letter of the law. The aim of this paper is to discuss the issue of communicating severe diagnosis in nowadays Romania in a very complex context: 1. The model of doctor-patient relationship and communication has changed after communist era (from paternalistic to partenerial); 2. Conflicting and missing issues in laws; 3. Laws based on patient’s autonomy principle in a traditional society based on another model of taking care (the patient is part of a family nucleus and the family wants to interfere into the medical communication process). Communication has only recently entered the curriculum of some medical schools in Romania. The doctors questioned as part of a study reveal that they‘ve learned to communicate a severe diagnosis by trial and error. This being said we recommend the inception of practical doctor-patient communication courses that could lead to improving doctor-patient relationships, communication of the diagnosis being their foundations.
DIE ÜBERTRAGUNGSPROBLEMATIK ALS THERAPEUTISCHE GRUNDBEZIEHUNG. EINE RADIKAL PHÄNOMENOLOGISCHE AUSEINANDERSETZUNG MIT KONZEPTEN DER TIEFENPSYCHOLOGIE UND PSYCHOANALYSE JACQUES LACANS
Authors: KÜHN Rolf
Published: August 2019

Transference, as well as counter-transference are both central to the praxis of psychoanalytical therapy. They emerge from the encounter with the patient who is caught in libidinal conflicts (Freud) and in the imaginary chain of signifiers (Lacan). Affective effects stemming from transference must, therefore, be taken into account in order to clarify their unconscious connection to the symbolic as well as to the real. Phenomenologically speaking, this corresponds to an original dimension of being-affected, a dimension prior to any sort of interpretation. It aims at liberating desire (désir) by making jouissance possible as an act that does not lead to a hypostasis of the law (Phallus).