bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Adiponectin and highly sensitive C-reactive protein levels in obese children aged 9 to 15 years
Authors: Regina Frecilia , Tirtamulia Kristellina , Warouw Sarah Maria
Published: March 2017

Background Childhood obesity is a widespread and growing problem associated with health problems such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease. A low􀁗grade chronic inflammatory state, reflected by decreased adiponectin and increased highly sensitive C􀁗reactive  protein (hsCRP) levels, may play a role in metabolic syndrome associated with obesity.Objective To assess and compare adiponectin and hsCRP levels in obese and nonnal weight children.Methods We conducted a cross-sectional, case􀁗controlled study in Manado from May to July 2010. Subjects were selected from obese, but otherwise healthy children aged 9-15 years. Control subjects were schoolmates 'With normal body mass index (BMI). We perfonned physical examinations, measured blood pressure, weight and height, and calculated BMI for all subjects. After an overnight fast, all subjects were tested for fasting blood glucose, adiponectin and hsCRP levels.Results The mean adiponectin level in the obese group was 3.6 μg/mL (SD 1.43), lower than that of the normoweight group, 4.8 μg/mL (SD 1.67) (P<0.0001). The mean hsCRP level in the obese group was 3.3 mg/L (SD 3.62) while that of the normoweight group was 0.8 mg/L (SD 1.39) (P<0.0001). There was no inverse correlation between adiponectin and hsCRP levels in obese group (r= 0.048; P= 0.362).Conclusions Lower adiponectin and higher hsCRP levels in the obese group is consistent 'With a low-grade chronic inflammatory state. Other factors that influence adiponecrin and hsCRP production or inflammatory pathways of other adipokines need further evaluation. Early intervention is needed to reduce body weight in obese children.
Associations of viscosity, stercobilin and bilirubin levels in meconium stained amniotic fluid to meconium aspiration syndrome
Authors: Kosim M. Sholeh , Suromo Lisyani B. , Hendarwati Chrisna
Published: March 2017

Background Meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) increases morbidity and mortality in neonates. Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) occurs in 2-9% of neonates with MSAF. Viscosity of MSAF is associated with the amount of the meconium release.Objective To determine the associations between viscosity and the presence of stercobilin and bilirubin in MSAF with MAS in neonates.Methods This observational cohort study was perfonned with term babies who were born v.ith MSAF in Kariadi Hospital from August 2009 to May 2010. Amniotic fluid specimens were taken at birth and neonates were observed for respiratory symptoms until the 5th day of life. Analysis was done by chi-square test, Fisher's exact test and relative risk.Results The majority of the 48 subjects were male, Mth mean gestational age of 39.9 (SD 1.73) weeks. Classification of MSAF as thick or thin was done by macroscopic examination Mth Kappa test 0.741. The MSAF tested ositively for stercobilin and bilirubin in 12/48 and 17/48 subjects, respectively. Thick MSAF correlated significantly to MAS (P=0.03) Mth a relative risk of 10.1 (95% CI 1.2 to 87 .6), while stercobilin and bilirubin presence did not.Conclusion Thick MSAF was associated Mth lvtAS and was a risk factor for MAS. Stercobilin and bilirubin presence in MSAF were not associated with MAS.
Randomized controlled trial of erdosteine for acute cough in children with colds
Authors: Yenny Yenny , Naning Roni , Setyati Amalia
Published: March 2017

Background T h e prevalence of the common cold in children is high, v.ith 30% of cases exhibiting an acute cough, the most common complaint by parents. Erdosteine, a recently developed cough medicine, is available for children. Erdosteine has been reported to increase mucodliary clearance, act as an antioxidant and prevent bacterial adhesion.Objective To assess the clinical improvement in acute cough in children \\lith a common cold taking erdosteine vs. a placebo.Methods We conducted a double􀀾blind, randomized, controlled trial at the Public Health Center of Gedongtengen, Yogyakarta with 140 children selected by a consecutive sampling method. Research subjects were randomized by computer program into two treatment groups, those receiving erdosteine therapy and those receiving a placebo. Both groups were monitored for 6 days. A scoring system was used to assess the improvement of acute cough symptoms and analyzed by Chi-square test.Results No significant differences in basic characteristics, cough severity, or environment were found among the 140 children with common cold in the two groups. After 6 days of treatment, no significant difference in clinical improvement of acute cough was found between the erdosteine (65 subjects improved out of 70) and placebo groups (62/70),92.5% and 88.6%, respectively (P=0.382).Conclusion Erdosteine was not more effective than the placebo for treatment of acute cough in children with common cold.
Correlation between hemoglobin level and left ventricular systolic functions and dimensions in children with chronic severe anemia
Authors: Napitupulu Erlina Masniari , Wahyuni Fera , Tobing Tina Christina L. , Ali Muhammad , Lubis Bidasari
Published: March 2017

Background Chronic severe anemia is a connnon disease. Cardiac output may increase when the hemoglobin (Hb) level decreases to < 7 g/dL for 3 months or more. Alteration of left ventricular (LV) function occurs frequently in children 'With chronic severe anemia, in the {onn of concentric LV hypertrophy, LV dilatation with or v.ithout LV hypertrophy, or systolic dysfunction. Objective To examine the correlation between Hb level and alteration of LV systolic function in children with chronic severe anemia. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in Adam Malik Hospital from October to December 2009. Subjects were chronic severely anemic children. Left ventricular systolic function (ejection fraction/EF, fractional shortening/FS) and dimensions (left ventricular end diastolic diameter/LVEDD and left ventricular end systolic diameter/LVESD) were measured using Hitachi EUB 5500 echocardiography unit. Univariate analysis  and Pearson correlation were performed.Results Thirty children were enrolled in the study. The mean of age was 113.5 months (SD 53.24). Hb values ranged from 2.1 to 6.9 g/dL with mean value of 4.6 g/dL (SD 1.44). Mean duration of anemia was 3.9 months (SD 0.70). Chronic severe anemia was not associated \\lith decreased LV systolic function [EF 62.2% (SD 9.16), r =0.296, P=0.112; FS 33.8% (SD 7.26), r =0.115, P=0.545], nor LV dimension changes [LVEDD 40.2 mm (SD 6.85), r = -0.192, P=0.308; LVESD 26.2 mm (SD 4.98), r=-0.266, P=0.156]. Conclusion There was no correlation between Hb level in chronically anemic children and changes in LV systolic function or dimension.
The alteration of renal function in sepsis and septic shock patients in pediatric intensive care unit
Authors: Julianto Feiby , Umboh Adrian , Tatura Suryadi
Published: March 2017

Background Sepsis is a commonly seen emergency case in the pediatric intensive care unit.1 Severe sepsis mortality rate in developed country andin developing country such as Indonesia are 9% and 50-70%, respectively. Furthennore, the mortality rate in septic shock is 80%.2 Several researches documented increasing rate of acute kidney injury (AKI) incidence correlated 'With sepsis. Clinical intervention identification may decrease AKI and sepsis incidence.Objective To identify the correlation between incidence of AKI in sepsis and in septic shock patients who was treated in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).Methods A cross sectional study was perfonned in 37 patients diagnosed as sepsis according ACCP/SCCM criteria for children aged 1 month to 13 years. The study was conducted in Pediatric Department, Prof. Dr. R.D. Kandou hospital from April 2009 to June 2009.Results From 37 sepsis patients, 27 were boys and 10 were girls. In the sepsis group (n=27) 10 had AKI, and in the septic shock group (n= 10) had AKI. Phi correlation coefficient applied to statistically analyzed sepsis in correlation with AKI (creatinin serum and GFR). Significant Phi correlation coefficient was (r=0.117; P> 0.05)Conclusions The study concludes that there is no correlation of renal function impainnent Mth sepsis and septic shock.
Incidence and factors associated with mortality of neonatal sepsis
Authors: Kardana I Made
Published: March 2017

Background Neonatal sepsis is one of the major causes of mortality and long term morbidity in neonates, particularly in premature and low birth weight infants. The incidence of neonatal sepsis varies from 1 to 4 in 1000 live births in developed countries and 10 to 50 in 1000 live births in developing countries. The mortality rate of neonatal sepsis remains high, especially in developing countries.Objective To describe the incidence, mortality rate, and factors associated 'With mortality in neonatal sepsis in Sanglah Hospital, Denpasar.Methods A retrospective, cohort study was conducted in the Perinatology Ward, Department of Child Health, Sanglah Hospital, Denpasar, Bali from January to December 2008. One hundred thirty􀁄eight patients 'With neonatal sepsis were enrolled in this study. Patients' characteristic data were collected including sex, mode of delivery (spontaneous, non􀁄spontaneous), condition at birth (vigorous, asphyxic), gestational age (premature, full tenn), birth weight «2500 grams, > 2500 grams), and sepsis classifica􀁄tion (early onset sepsis, late onset sepsis). Outcomes were grouped into alive and dead.Results A total of 138 cases of neonatal sepsis were reviewed, 59.4% of whom were boys, 63.0% spontaneously delivered,39.1 % asphyxic, 53.6% 'With low birth weight, 50.7% premature, and84.8% with early onset sepsis. The incidence of neonatal sepsis was 5% of babies admitted, 'With a mortality rate of 28.3%. Low birth weight and prematurity were significantly associated withmortality in neonatal sepsis (RR8.4, 95% CI 2.4 to 29.0, P = 0.001 and RR3.4, 95% ClI.O to 11.0, P 􀀂 0.042, respectively). Conclusion The incidence of neonatal sepsis in Sanglah Hospital was 5% of babies admitted, with a mortality rate of 28.3%. Low birth weight and prematurity were significantly associated with mortality in neonatal sepsis. 2011;51:144-8].
Ventricular function and dimensions in children with human immunodeficiency virus infection
Authors: Kuswiyanto Rahmat B. , Djer Mulyadi M. , Akib Arwin A. P. , Sastroasmoro Sudigdo
Published: March 2017

Background Prevalence of cardiac complications in children 'With human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection have increased, in association 'With the availability of antiretroviral (ARV) therapy and the decrease of opportunistic infections. However, studies on cardiac complications in HIV patients in the various HIV clinical and immunologic categories have been limited. Furthermore, cardiac complications in Indonesian HIVinfected children have never been reported.Objectives To detennine the prevalence of cardiac complications in HIVinfected children and to compare ventricular function and dimensions based on HIV clinical and immunologic categories. Methods A cross􀁍sectional study was done in the Department of Child Health, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta between October and December 2009 on 7 4 HIV􀁍infected children aged below 15 years. Children with severe chronic or acute systemic diseases were excluded. Investigations included physical examinations, 12􀁍lead electrocardiography and echocardiographyto assess left ventricular dimension and ventricular function. Cardiac findings among children in different clinical and immunological categories were compared.Results Five children showed left ventricular fractional shortening below 25% and 16 had right ventricular dysfunction. Mean cardiac function and dimension were in the normal range. No differences in cardiac function and dimension, among the clinical HIV category groups (p>0.05) or immunologic suppression status groups (p>0.05) were observed.Conclusion In children 'With HIV infection, the prevalence of left ventricular dysfunction and right ventricular dysfunction was 7% and 22%, respectively. No differences in cardiac function and dimension were found among the different HIV clinical and immunological categories.
The influence of intrauterine growth retardation on cardiac function, left ventricular mass and superior vena cava return in newborns
Authors: Soetadji Anindita , Advani Najib , Aminullah Asril , Sastroasmoro Sudigdo
Published: March 2017

Background Low birth weight (LBW) in neonates is a problem leading to high morbidity and mortality. Barker hypothesized that fetal cardiac remodeling during hypoxic conditions or maternal under􀁏nutrition is a risk factor for coronary heart disease in theyoung. Early vascular changes may influence cardiac function and newborns' cerebral blood flow.Objective The aim of this study was to detennine the effects of being small for gestational age (SGA) on newborns' cardiac function, left ventricular (LV) mass and superior vena cava (SYC) return.Methods This cross􀁏sectional study was conducted in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital from February to June 2008. LBW and nonnal newborns who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were recruited as subjects. Maternal history, infant physical examination, and echocardiography were obtained Mthin 48 hours oflife to exclude those with congenital heart disease, and assess cardiac function and SYC flow.Results Subjects were 21 preterm appropriate for gestational age (AGA), 19 SGA and 19 normal newborns. SGA newborns showed lower LV mass, stroke volume and cardiac output than normal newborns. However, these SGA parameters were not different from preterm AGA babies. In additio n, LV mass index was sig nificantly different but no difference ofSVC return between the three groups.Conclusion SGA newborns' LV function was lower than that of nonnal newborns, as low as pretenn AGA newborns. N onnal SVC return was observed in the three groups. This finding may be due to a brain􀁏sparing effect to maintain sufficient cerebral blood flowin the fetus.
Decreased peak expiratory flow in pediatric passive smokers
Authors: Yanti Fitri , Ali Muhammad , Daulay Ridwan M. , Dalimunthe Wisman , Daulay Rini Savitri
Published: March 2017

Background Indonesia ranks fifth among countries with the highest aggregate levels of tobacco consumption in the world. Infants and children exposed to environmental tobacco smoke have increased rates of asthma, respiratory and ear infections, as well as reduced lung function. The effects of tobacco smoke exposure on lung function in children have been reported to be dependent on the source of smoke and the length and dose of exposure. Lung function may also be affected by a child’s gender and asthma status.Objective To compare peak expiratory flow (PEF) in pediatric passive smokers to that of children not exposed to second hand smoke, and to define factors that may affect PEF in passive smokers.Methods In August 2009 we conducted a cross-sectional study at an elementary school in the Langkat district. Subjects were aged 6 to 12 years, and divided into two groups: passive smokers and those not exposed to secondhand smoke. Subjects’ PEFs were measured with a Mini-Wright peak flow meter. Measurements were performed in triplicate with the highest value recorded as the PEF. Demographic data including age, sex, weight, height, family income, parental education levels and occupations were obtained through questionnaires.Results Of the 170 participants, 100 were passive smokers and 70 were not exposed to secondhand smoke. Age distribution, weight and height were similar in both groups. We observed a significant difference in PEFs between the group of passive smokers and the group not exposed to secondhand smoke, 211.3 L/minute (SD 61.08) and 242.7 L/minute (SD 77.09), respectively (P < 0.005). The number of years of exposure to smoke (P = 0.079) and the number of cigarettes smoked daily in the household (P = 0.098) did not significantly influence PEF.Conclusion The PEF in pediatric passive smokers was significantly lower than that of children not exposed to secondhand smoke. PEF in passive smokers was not influenced by the number of years of smoke exposure or the number of cigarettes smoked daily in the household.
School performance in pubertal adolescents with dysmenorrhea
Authors: Alam Syamsir , Hakimi Hakimi , Sembiring Tiangsa , Deliana Melda , Lubis Siska Mayasari
Published: March 2017

Background Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological symptom reported in adolescent girls. Prevalence of the condition has been reported to be 45 - 75%. Absenteeism from work and school as a result of dysmenorrhea is common (13 - 51% of women have been absent at least once, and 5 - 14% are often absent due to the severity of symptoms).Objective To compare school performance in pubertal adolescent girls with and without dysmenorrhea.Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2010 in adolescent females aged 12 - 18 years from the Musthafawiyah School, Mandailing Natal district, North Sumatera. Adolescent females with and without dysmenorrhea were recruited for this study. All participants completed questionnaires including age of menarche, length of menstrual cycle, length of bleeding, number of sanitary napkins used daily and school absences. School reports from two consecutive semesters in one year were used to evaluate subjects’ academic performance. An academic score of higher than 7.5 was considered good performance while scores of less than 7.5 were considered poor. We used the chi-square test to analyze differences in school performance between girls with and without dysmenorrhea.Results One hundred and sixteen participants were divided into 2 groups, those with and without dysmenorrhea, of 58 subjects each. We found no significant difference in school performance between the two groups, P=0.176 (95% CI -0.009 to -0.048 and P=0.08 (95%CI -0.052 to 0.024).Conclusion There was no significant difference in school performance of girls with and without dysmenorrhea.
Good outcomes in operative management of acquired prothrombin complex deficiency: a serial case report
Authors: Dewi Lola Purnama , Nurfitri Eka , Evodia Evodia , Romli M. Tiya
Published: March 2017

Background Acquired prothrombin complex deficiency (APCD) is a serious bleeding disorder in infants caused by idiopathic vitamin K deficiency. This disorder has a high mortality rate and sequelae are often seen in those that survive. The principal treatments are giving vitamin K and evacuating hemorrhages.Objective To report the outcome of surgical and non-surgical management in several cases of APCD.Method Eighteen infants diagnosed with APCD had similar histories: all were less than 4 months of age as well as exclusively breastfed, and none received vitamin K injections after birth. The diagnosis of APCD was made based on prolonged prothrombin times and proven intracranial hemorrhage on brain CT-scan. All subjects were treated with vitamin K injections for 5 days and offered craniotomy procedures.Results Out of 18 subjects, 10 underwent craniotomies, 9 within 48 hours of diagnosis and 1 on the fifth day of hospitalization. Two patients with small subdural hematomas were treated conservatively. Four subjects refused hospitalization. Two refused the craniotomy and died. All patients treated (12 cases), with both surgical and conservative treatment, were survived. Survivors were followed for 6 months and 10 of whom returned to the hospital for follow-up (9 patients who had operative procedures and 1 who did not). One patient who with craniotomy on the fifth day hospitalization had hydrocephalus as a sequela.Conclusion Operative procedure was needed for treatment of APCD in some cases with moderate until severe intracranial bleeding, while vitamin K injection only stop the progress of intracranial bleeding not as currable treatment of massive intracranial bleeding. [Paediatr Indones. 2011;51:298-302].
Validity of bacterial pneumonia score for predicting bacteremia in children with pneumonia
Authors: Daten Beyeng Rosalia Theodosia , Purniti Putu Siadi , Naning Roni
Published: March 2017

Background Bacteremia in children with pneumonia reflects a severe condition, with longer duration of hospital care and potentially lethal complications. Early detection of bacteremia in patients with pneumonia may reduce serious complications. Few bacteremia screening tools have been widely used in chidren with pneumonia. One of those tools is the bacterial pneumonia score (BPS).Objective To assess the validity of the bacterial pneumonia score for predicting bacteremia in pediatric patients with pneumonia.Methods A diagnostic test was conducted on children aged 1 to 60 months hospitalized with pneumonia from December 2009 to August 2010. Subjects were collected consecutively. Pneumonia was diagnosed using the World Healt Organization (WHO) criteria. Subjects underwent complete blood counts and blood culture examinations at admission. Statistical analyses included sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value (PPV/NPV), positive and negative likelihood ratio (PLR/NLR), and post-test probability.Results Our study included 229 children. Based on BPS with a cut-off score of ≥ 4, the sensitivity was 83.3%, specificity 49.7%, PPV 8.4%, NPV 98.2%, PLR 1.66, NLR 0.31, and post-test probability 8.4% for detecting bacteremia in pediatric pneumonia patients.Conclusion BPS can not be used for predicting bacteremia in pediatric patients with pneumonia.
Migration as a Global Risk : The World Economic Forum and Neoliberal Discourse on Demography
Authors: Domingo Andreu
Published: March 2017

Résumé
L’objectif principal de cet article est de rendre compte, du point de vue de la démographie, de la transformation du discours néolibéral sur l’immigration dans le contexte de la crise économique en Europe. Pour ce faire, l’article analyse, outre les sources secondaires pertinentes, les rapports annuels sur les risques globaux que le World Economic Forum a parrainé depuis 2006 jusqu’en 2015, afin de mesurer l’évolution d’un discours qui forge la perception des évolutions démographiques, et parmi elles la migration considérée comme un des risques majeurs à identifier, gérer et contrôler pour assurer une gouvernance mondiale. L’étude de ces rapports montre d’abord l’importance grandissante et dramatique que prend l’évo-lution démographique – à la fois en volume et en structure – au fur et à mesure de l’enfoncement dans la récession économique. Ensuite, la conception des migrations a connu un changement radical, présentées d’abord comme un problème puis comme une solution. Enfin, le discours néolibéral sur la gouvernance exprimée dans les mêmes termes que la gestion d’entreprise fait une nouvelle interprétation du concept de «résilience» et l’applique à des populations spécifiques.
Abstract
The chief aim of this article is to give an account, from the standpoint of demography, of the transformation of neoliberal discourse on immigration since the onset of the economic crisis in Europe. The Global Risks reports published by the World Economic Forum from 2006 through to 2015 are analysed here, together with pertinent secondary sources, in order to gauge changes in a type of discourse that has been shaping perceptions of the evolution of population and, among related phenomena, migration as a major risk to be identified, managed and monitored in order to ensure global governance. Study of the reports shows, first, a progressive emphasis on demographic evolution as problematic – in terms of both volume and structure – as the economic recession has worsened. Second, the conceptualisation of migration has simultaneously undergone radical change in which it went from being a problem to becoming a solution. Finally, neoliberal discourse on governability, expressed in terms of business management, has reinterpreted the concept of «resilience» and applied it to specific populations.
De la procréation «assistée par» autrui à la procréation «négociée avec» autrui : Dialogue autour de la place du tiers donneur dans le projet parental de mères lesbiennes au Québec
Authors: Côté Isabel , Lavoie Kévin
Published: March 2017

Résumé

Cet article présente le cadre de négociation concernant la place des hommes qui participent au projet parental de mères lesbiennes en tant que donneurs connus au Québec. Trente-deux personnes ont été rencontrées, soit neuf couples de femmes et dix donneurs, de même que quatre partenaires de vie de ces hommes. Les résultats démontrent que le don s’inscrit dans une démarche négociée, à la jonction de trois considérations désignées comme des facteurs d’influence : les réflexions préalables des mères quant à leurs représentations de la paternité et de l’engagement désiré de la part du donneur, les attentes singulières qui motivent ces hommes à participer de façon consentante au projet parental d’autrui et, dans certains cas, la façon dont leur partenaire appréhende les impacts potentiels de ce don sur leur vie conjugale et familiale. Cette négociation à trois ou à quatre croise aussi les préoccupations qu’ont ces adultes à l’égard des besoins des enfants, formant ainsi une toile complexe de relations interpersonnelles. Le dialogue semble être le garant de la cohésion entre les personnes concernées et favorise l’émergence chez le donneur d’un rôle en regard de l’enfant qui soit conforme aux attentes de toutes les parties.

Abstract

This paper presents the negotiation framework concerning the place of men involved in lesbian mother’s parental project as known donors in Quebec. Thirty-two people were interviewed, nine women couples and ten donors, as well as four partners of these men. The results show that the donation is part of a negotiated approach, at the junction on three considerations identified as influencing factors: prior thoughts of mothers about their perceptions of fatherhood and the required commitment from the donor, singular expectations driving these men to participate in a consent­ed way to the parental project of others and, in some cases, how their partner grasps the potential impacts of this gift on family and conjugality life. This negotiation also crossed concerns expressed by these adults towards children’s needs, forming a complex web of relationships. The dialogue seems to be the guarantor of cohesion between the people involved, while facilitating the emergence in the donor’s role towards the child that meets the expectations of them all.
Constraints and perceived freedom levels ın the leisure of university students
Authors: Demirel Mehmet , Harmandar Demirel Duygu , Serdar Emrah
Published: March 2017

The purpose of this research is to examine the leisure constraints and level of perceived freedom of university students according to different variables. 250 university students in total, 174 (69%) of whom are males and 78 (31%) of whom are females selected by random sampling have voluntarily attended the research study. A survey model has been used in the study. The sample of the study consists of students studying at Istanbul University's Faculty of Sports Sciences. In order to identify the leisure obstacles of the participants, the Obstacles of Leisure Scale, which was developed by Alexandris and Carroll (1997) and adopted into Turkish by Karaküçük and Gürbüz (2007); and in order to identify the level of perceived freedom of the participants, the Perceived Freedom in Leisure Scale, which was developed by Witt and Ellis (1985) and adopted into Turkish by Yerlisu Lapa and Ağyar (2011), were used along with a personal information form prepared by the researcher as a data collection tool in the research. Percent (%) and frequency methods have been utilized to identify the distribution of the personal information of the participants and the Shapiro-Wilks normality test has been applied to identify whether data had normal distribution. Mann-Whitney U and Kruskall Wallis tests have been applied to determine the significant differences after it was determined that the data were suitable to non-parametric test conditions. According to the gender variable, no significant difference (except Individual Psychology) has been identified in the sub-dimensions of the obstacles of the leisure scale and perceived freedom in leisure scale (p>0.05). While there is a significant difference in all sub-dimensions of the perceived freedom in leisure scale (p<0.05), no significant difference has been found in the sub-dimensions of the obstacles of the leisure time scale (p>0.05) according to age. In conclusion, it has been determined that while there are no differences between the leisure obstacles according to the gender of the participants, the level of perceived freedom increases as the age increases.
ANALISIS PENGARUH TATO, WCTO, DAN DER TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN DENGAN ROA SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING (Studi pada Perusahaan Manufaktur yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode Tahun 2009-2013)
Authors: Utami Rahmawati Budi , Prasetiono Prasetiono
Published: March 2017

The aims of this research is to examine the direct effect and indirect effect of Total AssetTurnover, Working Capital Turnover, Debt to Equity Ratio on Firm Value with ReturnOn Asset as an intervening variable.This research sample is manufacturing companies listed in the Indonesia Stock Exchange(IDX) period 2009-2013 by using purposive sampling method. There are 64manufacturing companies selected as sample. The method of analysis used is PathAnalysis, the development of multiple linear regression.Using multiple regression analysis, it is known that TATO has positive significant effecton ROA. WCTO and DER has negative significant effect on ROA. TATO has positive notsignificant effect on Firm Value. WCTO has negative significant effect on Firm Value.DER and ROA has positive significant effect on Firm Value. The result of path analysisshowed that TATO influence Firm Value through ROA. Besides, it was found that thevalue of the adjusted R square for the equation ROA is 25,3% while the value of theadjusted R square for the equation PBV is 39,7%.Keywords: Total Asset Turnover (TATO), Working Capital Turnover (WCTO), Debt toEquity Ratio (DER), Return On Asset (ROA), Firm Value
ANALISIS PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK DAN CITRA MEREK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN CETAKAN CONTINUOUS FORM MELALUI KEPERCAYAAN MEREK (Studi pada Percetakan Jadi Jaya Group, Semarang)
Authors: Citra Tamara , Santoso Suryono Budi
Published: March 2017

This study aimed to analyze the effect of product quality and brand image on purchasingdecisions continuous form printing with using brand trust as mediator variable study onconsumers Jadi Jaya Group, Semarang. The quality of continuous form products is to beconsidered consumers in making a purchase at Jadi Jaya Group. The strategy used byJadi Jaya Group to maintain brand image is new innovations with printed paper-basedSecurity Printing design that makes the company different from competitors and increasebrand trust.This study used non-probability sampling is used for judgmental sampling.Data were collected from 197 respondents selected using criteria that should have madea purchase of continuous form at least twice. The method analysis used in this researchwas Maximum Likelihood test using the program of AMOS version 21.0.The results showthat the product quality and brand image has positive influence on brand trust. But,brand trust did not positive influence on purchasing decisions. Then, product quality andbrand image has positive influence on purchasing decisions continuous form at Jadi JayaGroup, Semarang.Keywords: Product Quality, Brand Image, Brand Trust, Purchasing Decisions.
Analisis Pengaruh Persepsi Kemudahan Penggunaan dan Persepsi Manfaat terhadap Minat Beli dengan Kepercayaan Sebagai Variabel Intervening (Studi pada Pengunjung Toko Online berrybenka.com di Kalangan Mahasiswa Universitas Diponegoro)
Authors: Faradila Rr. Selli Nisrina , Soesanto Harry
Published: March 2017

This study aimed to analyze the influence of perceived ease of use and perceivedusefulness on purchase intention using trust as mediator study case on online storeberrybenka.com. This study used two independent variables that are perceived ease ofuse and perceived usefulness, purchase intention variable as a dependent variable andtrust variable as an intervening variable. Simple random sampling method is used for thisresearch. Sample were collected from 150 respondents who ever had usedberrybenka.com website. Multiple regression analysis is used for this study. The resultsshowed that perceived ease of use have positive and significant effect on trust, perceivedusefulness have positive and significant effect on trust and perceived ease of use,perceived usefulness, and trust have positive and significant effect on purchase intention.Keywords : Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, Trust, Purchase Intention
Neurocognition of Major-Minor and Consonance-Dissonance
Authors: Virtala Paula , Tervaniemi Mari
Published: March 2017

Major-minor and consonance-dissonance are two profound elements of Western tonal music, and have strong affective connotations for Western listeners. This review summarizes recent evidence on the neurocognitive basis of major-minor and consonance-dissonance by presenting studies on their processing and how it is affected by maturation, musical enculturation, and music training. Based on recent findings in the field, it is proposed that both classifications, particularly consonance-dissonance, have partly innate, biologically hard-wired properties. These properties can make them discriminable even for newborn infants and individuals living outside the Western music culture and, to a small extent, reflect their affective connotations in Western music. Still, musical enculturation and active music training drastically modify the sensory/acoustical as well as affective processing of major-minor and consonance-dissonance. This leads to considerable variance in psychophysiological and behavioral responses to these musical classifications.
The Musical Impact of Multicultural London English (MLE) Speech Rhythm
Authors: Lee Christopher S. , Brown Lucinda , Müllensiefen Daniel
Published: March 2017

There is evidence that an emerging variety of English spoken by young Londoners—Multicultural London English (MLE)—has a more even syllable rhythm than Southern British English (SBE). Given findings that native language rhythm influences the production of musical rhythms and text setting, we investigated possible musical consequences of this development. We hypothesized that the lower vocalic durational variability in MLE and (putatively) less salient stress distinctions would go along with a preference by MLE speakers for lower melodic durational variability and a higher tolerance for stress mismatches (the non-coincidence of stress/beat strong-weak patterns) compared to SBE speakers. An analysis of two popchart song corpora by MLE and SBE artists confirmed that durational variability was lower in the MLE songs, and that there were more stress mismatches. In a follow-up experiment, MLE and SBE participants read four short English sentences and then rated text settings in pairs of specially constructed song fragments with and without stress mismatches. MLE participants’ speech showed the expected lower variability in vocalic duration and syllabic prominence compared to SBE participants’ speech, while their text setting ratings showed a greater tolerance of stress mismatches.
Nursery Product-Related Injuries Treated in United States Emergency Departments
Authors: Gaw Christopher E. , Chounthirath Thiphalak , Smith Gary A.
Published: March 2017

OBJECTIVE:

The goal of this study was to determine the epidemiology of injuries associated with nursery products among young children treated in US emergency departments.

METHODS:

Data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System were retrospectively analyzed for patients aged <3 years who sustained an injury associated with a nursery product from 1991 through 2011.

RESULTS:

An estimated 1 391 844 (95% confidence interval, 1 169 489–1 614 199) nursery product–related injuries among children aged <3 years were treated in US emergency departments during the 21-year study period, averaging 56.29 injuries per 10 000 children. The annual injury rate decreased significantly by 33.9% from 1991 to 2003, followed by a significant increase of 23.7% from 2003 to 2011. The decrease was driven by a significant decline in baby walker/jumper/exerciser-related injuries; the increase was driven by a significant increase in concussions and closed head injuries. Nursery product–related injuries were most commonly associated with baby carriers (19.5%), cribs/mattresses (18.6%), strollers/carriages (16.5%), or baby walkers/jumpers/exercisers (16.2%). The most common mechanism of injury was a self-precipitated fall (80.0%), and the most frequently injured body region was the head or neck (47.1%).

CONCLUSIONS:

Although successful injury prevention efforts with baby walkers led to a decline in nursery product–related injuries from 1991 to 2003, the number and rate of these injuries have been increasing since 2003. Greater efforts are warranted to prevent injuries associated with other nursery products, especially baby carriers, cribs, and strollers. Prevention of falls and concussions/closed head injuries associated with nursery products also deserves special attention.
Klasszikus vérnyomáscsökkentők: diuretikumok
Authors: Nagy Viktor László
Published: March 2017

Abstract:

The diuretics are essential medicaments of antihypertensive therapy. They reduce blood pressure and cardiovascular events optimally. With increasing doses of thiazides and thiazide analogs do not come further powerful effect of reducing blood pressure or cardiovascular mortality and morbidity, but clearly elevate the side effects. Because of it, the minimum effective dose level and the fixed-dose combination therapy should be preferred. The use these drugs leads to especially positive outcome in elder patients, isolated systolic hypertension, heart failure, after stroke and in black population. Loop diuretics as antihypertensive therapy can be used only by renal impairment. The use of aldosterone antagonists can have a good effect not only on heart failure but also on prevention of atrial fibrillation. Furthermore, using it in a combination therapy with thiazides, it reduces the risk of hypokalemia. Therefore, the diuretic treatment in hypertension is flourishing again. Orv. Hetil., 2017, 158(11), 403–408.
Comparison of Bovine Bone-Autogenic Bone Mixture Versus Platelet-Rich Fibrin for Maxillary Sinus Grafting: Histologic and Histomorphologic Study
Authors: Ocak Hakan , Kutuk Nukhet , Demetoglu Umut , Balcıoglu Esra , Ozdamar Saim , Alkan Alper
Published: March 2017

Numerous grafting materials have been used to augment the maxillary sinus floor for long-term stability and success for implant-supported prosthesis. To enhance bone formation, adjunctive blood-born growth factor sources have gained popularity during the recent years. The present study compared the use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and bovine-autogenous bone mixture for maxillary sinus floor elevation. A split-face model was used to apply 2 different filling materials for maxillary sinus floor elevation in 22 healthy adult sheep. In group 1, bovine and autogenous bone mixture; and in group 2, PRF was used. The animals were killed at 3, 6, and 9 months. Histologic and histomorphologic examinations revealed new bone formation in group 1 at the third and sixth months. In group 2, new bone formation was observed only at the sixth month, and residual PRF remnants were identified. At the ninth month, host bone and new bone could not be distinguished from each other in group 1, and bone formation was found to be proceeding in group 2. PRF remnants still existed at the ninth month. In conclusion, bovine bone and autogenous bone mixture is superior to PRF as a grafting material in sinus-lifting procedures.
Characterizing CMN1308, a Novel Strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, for Potential Biological Control Application
Authors: ZHANG Xuehua , LI Linling , CHENG Shuiyuan , CHENG Hua
Published: March 2017

Fungal diseases of plants continue to contribute to heavy crop losses in spite of the best control efforts of plant pathologists. Breeding for disease-resistant varieties and the application of synthetic chemical fungicides are the most widely accepted approaches in plant disease management. CMN1308 strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens was isolated from healthy Chinese chestnut fruit, which has antibiosis and induced resistance to the prevention mechanism of pathogenic bacterium after picking. In order to evaluate the antibiosis mechanism, CMN1308 was fostered with the method of confrontÂ culture. The antimicrobial components were also isolated from the culture of CMN1308, and their stability and antimicrobial activity was tested under different treatments such as temperature, pH and UV. The results showed that CMN1308 displays advantages in regard to spatial competition against the major pathogens of chestnut, Rhizopus stolonifer, Fusarium solani, Stachybotrys chartarum, Cryphonectria parasitica, Lasiodiplodia theobromae, Penicillium expansum and Aspergillus niger. Among this, CMN1308 had the best antimicrobial activity against P. expansum, with the inhibitionÂ zoneÂ diameter ofÂ 27.1 mm. The antimicrobial material isolated from CMN1308 culture showed a strong inhibition to the growth of P. expansum hyphal and also had a good stability to high temperature, alkali media and UV, but was sensitive to acidic conditions. Furthermore, CMN1308 increased the peroxidase, polyphenol oxidase activity and reduced the MDA content in chestnuts after infecting by pathogenic fungi. Thus, producing antibiotic compounds and inducible resistance are the main factors that may explain the antibacterial mechanism of CMN1308 on chestnut pathogenic. The results of this study might help to optimize the practical use of CMN1308 in the biological control of chestnut rot or other fruit rot infected by pathogenic fungi.
Physiological Aspects in Propagation of Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius  Maxim. â€˜Red Baronâ€™) by Stem Cuttings Treated with Auxin or Biostimulator
Authors: PACHOLCZAK Andrzej , NOWAKOWSKA Karolina , PIETKIEWICZ Stefan
Published: March 2017

Recently, a trend can be observed to replace plant protection chemicals in nursery production by products of natural origin. Such products increase plantsâ€™ resistance to stressful conditions and lower their susceptibility to pathogens. They may also offer an alternative to chemicals stimulating rhizogenesis. The aim of this work was to evaluate the effects of foliar applications of AlgaminoPlant, a biostimulator based on a seaweed extract, relative to auxin-containing preparations, on root growth in stem cuttings of common ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius). Cuttings were sprayed with water solution of IBA or AlgaminoPlant once, twice or three times during the rooting period at one week intervals and powder IBA was also applied directly to the bases of cuttings. The best rooting was observed after powder IBA application and satisfactory results were observed for AlgaminoPlant and aqueous IBA solution. Treatments with AlgaminoPlant and IBA increased photosynthetic efficiency, chlorophyll contents, total soluble sugars, soluble proteins, indole derivatives and catalase activity while the hydrogen peroxide level and peroxidase activity were reduced. The effects of AlgaminoPlant on rhizogenesis were comparable to synthetic IBA, or only slightly lower. Hence, if needed, synthetic auxin IBA may be replaced by AlgaminoPlant which is considered an environmentally friendly product.
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Analysis of Indole Alkaloids Isolated from Catharanthus roseus  (L.) G. Don Cultivated Conventionally and Derived from In vitro Cultures
Authors: WESOŁOWSKA Aneta , GRZESZCZUK Monika , WILAS Janusz , KULPA Danuta
Published: March 2017

Catharanthus roseus (periwinkle) is a medicinal plant commonly known for its wide biological activity. In many countries different parts of this plant are used for the treatment of diabetes, hypertension and for menstrual regulation. Due to the ability of production of alkaloids, which can be applied in cancer therapy, is still extensively investigated. Two, the mostvaluable alkaloids (vincristine and vinblastine) are present in C. roseus in very low concentrations. Micropropagation is promising technique used to enhance the level of important secondary metabolites. The main objective of present study was alkaloids extraction from plants cultivated conventionally and derived from in vitro cultures. In this order the aerial parts of periwinkle were extracted with 96% ethanol at room temperature (method I) and heated with 96% ethanol at 55 °C for 90 minutes (method II). The obtained mixtures of different indole alkaloids were analyzed by gas chromatography – mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Analysis revealed the presence of 15 alkaloids, among which vindoline,vindorosine,isovindolinineand ajmalicine were the most abundant. The obtained results indicated that the propagation method had a significant effect on the percentage content of alkaloids in C. roseus herb. Plants derived from in vitro cultures were richer in vindorosine and vindoline, while conventionally cultivated – in tetrahydroalstonine and ajmalicine. Moreover, in case of isovindolinine,vindolinine and ajmalicine, extraction at 55 °C was more effective, while for pericyclivine – maceration at room temperature.Interestingly, the pericyclivine was not detected in the mixture of alkaloids obtained from periwinkle herb by the extraction at55 °C.
Boron Supply and Water Deficit Consequences in Young ParicÃ¡ (Schizolobium parahyba var. amazonicum) Plants
Authors: SILVA Bianca do Carmo , SOUZA PÃªola Reis de , CALLEGARI Daihany Moraes , ALVES Vanessa Ferreira , LOBATO Allan Klynger da Silva , LOBATO Elaine Maria Silva Guedes
Published: March 2017

Boron (B) is a very important nutrient required by forest plants; when supplied in adequate amounts, plants can ameliorate the negative effects of abiotic stresses. The objective of this study was to (i) investigate gas exchange, (ii) measure oxidant and antioxidant compounds, and (iii) respond how B supply acts on tolerance mechanism to water deficit in young Schizolobium parahyba plants. The experiment employed a factorial that was entirely randomised, with two boron levels (25 and 250 Âµmol L-1, simulating conditions of sufficient B and high B, respectively) and two water conditions (control and water deficit). Water deficit induced negative modifications on net photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance and water use efficiency, while B high promoted intensification of the effects on stomatal conductance and water use efficiency. Hydrogen peroxide and electrolyte leakage of both tissues suffered non-significant increases after B high and when applied water deficit. Ascorbate levels presented increases after water deficit and B high to leaf and root. Our results suggested that the tolerance mechanism to water deficit in young Schizolobium parahyba plants is coupled to increases in total glutathione and ascorbate aiming to control the overproduction of hydrogen peroxide and alleviates the negative consequences on electrolyte leakage and gas exchange. In relation to B supply, this study proved that sufficient level promoted better responses under control and water deficit conditions.