bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Osteofibrous Dysplasia with Rhabdoid Elements in a 38-Year-Old Man with Spontaneous Regression Over Five Years
Authors: Exner G. Ulrich , von Hochstetter Arthur R. , Pfirrmann Christian W.A.
Published: July 2018

Case:

A 38-year-old man presented with multifocal, partially confluent osteolytic lesions in the proximal dia-meta-epiphyseal region of the proximal aspect of the left tibia, which had been found incidentally when a radiograph was made after a rotational knee injury. When the results of a percutaneous core needle biopsy proved inconclusive, an open biopsy was performed. Osteofibrous dysplasia (OFD) with scattered groups of plump cells with a rhabdoid phenotype, shown to express both vimentin and pan-cytokeratin, was found. Because the lesion was an incidental finding, we decided to proceed with observation. Three months after the open biopsy, imaging showed marked regression of the lesion; there was nearly complete normalization 5 years later.

Conclusion:

To our knowledge, there has been only 1 prior reported case with these pathologic features, and there have been no reports of complete spontaneous regression in an adult patient with OFD. Treatment recommendations for OFD and for OFD-like adamantinoma range from observation to aggressive resection.
Harvesting Autogenous Cancellous Bone Graft from the Anterior Iliac Crest
Authors: Shaw K. Aaron , Griffith Matthew S. , Shaw Victoria M. , Devine John G. , Gloystein David M.
Published: July 2018

Autograft bone graft harvest is an important surgical technique in the armamentarium of the orthopaedic surgeon. The iliac crest can provide a robust amount of bone graft, but using it carries a risk of complications including neurologic injury, gait disturbance, sensory dysesthesia, and ilium fracture. We present a surgical technical involving harvest of cancellous bone graft from the anterior iliac crest that minimizes the complication profile associated with tricortical bone graft harvest. It should be noted that there are differences between the outcomes of anterior and posterior crest harvests. Anterior autograft harvest is associated with a higher complication rate, with more iliac wing fractures, postoperative hematomas, and sensory disturbances. The posterior approach, however, is associated with more postoperative pain than the anterior approach, with the patient often experiencing more pain from the harvest than from the procedure itself. The all-cancellous iliac crest bone graft harvest provides the benefit of a large quantity of autogenous bone for various procedures, ranging from spinal fusion to osseous reconstruction. The major steps of this procedure are (1) offset of the surgical incision, (2) exposure of the iliac crest while avoiding neurologic structures, (3) identifying the location of and performing a corticotomy of the iliac crest, (4) harvesting the cancellous bone graft using curets, (5) obtaining hemostasis, and (6) performing a layered closure. The postoperative course entails immediate weight-bearing as tolerated. There is a potential for complications, which are discussed at the individual points of concern during this video.
Cell Stress Signaling Cascades Regulating Cell Fate
Authors: Gundamaraju Rohit , Vemuri Ravichandra , Chong Wai Chin , Geraghty Dominic P. , Eri Rajaraman
Published: July 2018

Initiating anti-apoptotic signaling or triggering cell death depends to a great extent on the nature or
source of cellular stress and cell type. Interplay between each stress response eventually determines the fate of
stressed cell. Numerous factors induce cell death by a number of pathways including apoptosis, autophagy and
necrosis. Not surprisingly, some of the pathways are interrelated to each other through a mediator that could
articulate the entire mechanism. The present review attempts to consolidate all the pathways included in intrinsic
cellular stress such as oxidative stress and autophagy, endoplasmic reticular stress (ERS) and mitophagy and
apoptosis as fate in cell stress. These stress responses are a hallmark of numerous diseases including neurodegenerative
diseases, diabetes and cancer. Understanding the cross-talk between different intrinsic cell stress responses
will help to develop new therapeutic targets and hence lead to the development of new therapeutics.
Diabetes Discharge Planning and Transitions of Care: A Focused Review
Authors: Black Robin L. , Duval Courtney
Published: July 2018

Background:

Diabetes is a growing problem in the United States. Increasing hospital admissions
for diabetes patients demonstrate the need for evidence-based care of diabetes patients by inpatient
providers, as well as the importance of continuity of care when transitioning patients from inpatient
to outpatient providers.

Methods:

A focused literature review of discharge planning and transitions of care in diabetes, conducted
in PubMed is presented. Studies were selected for inclusion based on content focusing on transitions
of care in diabetes, risk factors for readmission, the impact of inpatient diabetes education on patient
outcomes, and optimal medication management of diabetes during care transitions. American Diabetes
Association (ADA) guidelines for care of patients during the discharge process are presented, as
well as considerations for designing treatment regimens for a hospitalized patient transitioning to various
care settings.

Results:

Multiple factors may make transitions of care difficult, including poor communication, poor
patient education, inappropriate follow-up, and clinically complex patients. ADA recommendations
provide guidance, but an individualized approach for medication management is needed. Use of scoring
systems may help identify patients at higher risk for readmission. Good communication with patients
and outpatient providers is needed to prevent patient harm. A team-based approach is needed, utilizing
the skills of inpatient and outpatient providers, diabetes educators, nurses, and pharmacists.

Conclusion:

Structured discharge planning per guideline recommendations can help improve transitions
in care for patients with diabetes. A team based, patient-centered approach can help improve patient
outcomes by reducing medication errors, delay of care, and hospital readmissions.
Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Disease: Is there Any Relationship?
Authors: Vallianou Natalia G. , Mitesh Shah , Gkogkou Agathoniki , Geladari Eleni
Published: July 2018

Introduction:

Chronic Kidney Disease is a growing health burden world wide. Traditional and mutual risk factors between CVD and CKD are age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, tobacco use, family history and male gender. In this review, we will focus on whether or not early CKD is an important risk factor for the presence, severity and progression of CVD. Specifically, we will examine both traditional and novel risk factors of both CKD and CVD and how they relate to each other.

Conclusion:

We will also assess if early treatment of CKD, intensive compared to standard, has an important effect on the halt of the development of CKD as well as CVD. Insights into the pathogenesis and early recognition of CKD as well as the importance of novel kidney biomarkers will be pointed out. Also, common pathogenetic mechanisms between CKD and CVD will be discussed.
Biological Activity, Structural Characterization and Crystal Packing of Chromane-Carboxylate Derivatives
Authors: Vrábel Viktor , Sivýb Július , Světlíkc Jan , Marchalínd Štefan , Peterd Šafař
Published: July 2018

We report here the crystal and molecular structure of a new chromane-derivative, namely isopropyl( 2R*,3S*,4S*)-4-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-ylamino)-2-hydroxy-2-ethylchromane-3-carboxylate (I), C21H22N2O4S, which crystallizes as racemate in the space group C2/c. Its structure has been solved using X-ray diffraction data obtained at low temperature (100(2) K). In this compound, the chromane moiety consists of a benzene ring fused with a six-membered heterocyclic ring which adopts a distorted half-chair conformation. The molecules are linked by a combination of O-H∙∙∙N and N-H∙∙∙O hydrogen bonds, resulting in a twodimensional network which helps stabilizing the crystal structure of the compound (I). Dihedral angle between the chromane and benzothiazol rings is 80.6(1)0.
Causes of Late Referral to the Emergency Department in Patients with Myocardial Infarction in Iran
Authors: Rad Mojtaba , Bidi Akram , Khaligh Gholam Reza , Rad Mostafa
Published: July 2018

Late referral of patients with myocardial infarction is one of the main causes of morbidity or mortality in these patients. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the factors involved in the late referral of patients with heart attacks to the emergency department. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 148 patients with myocardial infarction referred to the emergency department. They were chosen using a census method. A researcher-made questionnaire was developed and assessed in terms of validity and reliability for data collection. Inclusion criteria included suffering from chest pain or other symptoms indicative of acute myocardial infarction, age above 18 years, tendency to take part in this study, patients with acute myocardial infarction who had late referral and were admitted to cardiac care unit for at least 48 hours. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics via SPSS software. P < 0.05 denoted statistical significance. Pain improvement with rest (85.8%), severity of chest pain and lack of familiarity with the symptoms of heart diseases and abnormal cardiac symptoms (87.8%), confusion of heart problems with musculoskeletal problems (70.2%), and the presence of concomitant diabetes were important factors influencing late referral to the emergency department. The average time to reach the emergency department after the onset of the heart problem was 24 ± 3 hours. A lack of patients’ familiarity with cardiovascular symptoms and acute myocardial infarction calls the need to educate the society about symptoms and the need for an early referral to healthcare settings.
A case of synthetic cannabinoid poisoning in Croatia
Authors: Sutlović Davorka , Prkačin Ingrid , Vaiano Fabio , Bertol Elisabetta , Bratinčević Maja Veršić , Definis-Gojanović Marija
Published: July 2018

The number of new psychoactive substances (NPS), synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) in particular, is growing constantly. Because of the insufficiently explored effects on consumer health, they have become a major problem in the emergency departments. They are difficult to identify, and there are no antidotes that could reverse their detrimental effects. We report a case of poisoning of a young man who used SCs. The patient was admitted to the emergency department of the Clinical Hospital Merkur, Zagreb (Croatia) after sniffing and smoking a herbal product bought on the street. He presented with severe cognitive difficulties and visible eye redness. Other symptoms included somnolence, disorientation, loss of coordination, unsteady gait, hyporeflexia, stiffness, cramps and cold limbs, blurred vision, teeth grinding, dry mouth, tinnitus, fear, suicidal thoughts, impaired focus, memory, and speech, sedation, fatigue, depression, thought blocking, and autistic behaviour. His skin was dry, and his mucosa dry and irritated. Herbal products “Rainbow Special” and “Luminated Aroma” used by the patient were qualitatively analysed with gas chromatography / mass spectrometry (GC/MS) after direct extraction with an organic solvent. Solid-phase extraction method was used to analyse serum and urine samples. Despite the negative findings of biological samples, mostly due to the limitations of GC/MS, the clinical picture infallibly pointed to the poisoning with SCs. This was confirmed by the findings of 5-fluoro AMB (methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)-3-methylbutanoate) in the herbal products.
Oxidative stress, cholinesterase activity, and DNA damage in the liver, whole blood, and plasma of Wistar rats following a 28-day exposure to glyphosate
Authors: Milić Mirta , Žunec Suzana , Micek Vedran , Kašuba Vilena , Mikolić Anja , Lovaković Blanka Tariba , Semren Tanja Živković , Pavičić Ivan , Čermak Ana Marija Marjanović , Pizent Alica , Vrdoljak Ana Lucić , Valencia-Quintana Rafael , Sánchez-Alarcón Juana , Želježić Davor
Published: July 2018

In this 28 day-study, we evaluated the effects of herbicide glyphosate administered by gavage to Wistar rats at daily doses equivalent to 0.1 of the acceptable operator exposure level (AOEL), 0.5 of the consumer acceptable daily intake (ADI), 1.75 (corresponding to the chronic population-adjusted dose, cPAD), and 10 mg kg−1 body weight (bw) (corresponding to 100 times the AOEL). At the end of each treatment, the body and liver weights were measured and compared with their baseline values. DNA damage in leukocytes and liver tissue was estimated with the alkaline comet assay. Oxidative stress was evaluated using a battery of endpoints to establish lipid peroxidation via thiobarbituric reactive substances (TBARS) level, level of reactive oxygen species (ROS), glutathione (GSH) level, and the activity of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px). Total cholinesterase activity and the activities of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) were also measured. The exposed animals gained less weight than control. Treatment resulted in significantly higher primary DNA damage in the liver cells and leukocytes. Glyphosate exposure significantly lowered TBARS in the liver of the AOEL, ADI, and cPAD groups, and in plasma in the AOEL and cPAD group. AChE was inhibited with all treatments, but the AOEL and ADI groups significantly differed from control. Total ChE and plasma/liver ROS/GSH levels did not significantly differ from control, except for the 35 % decrease in ChE in the AOEL and ADI groups and a significant drop in liver GSH in the cPAD and 100xAOEL groups. AOEL and ADI blood GSH-Px activity dropped significantly, but in the liver it significantly increased in the ADI, cPAD, and 100xAOEL groups vs. control. All these findings show that even exposure to low glyphosate levels can have serious adverse effects and points to a need to change the approach to risk assessment of low-level chronic/sub-chronic glyphosate exposure, where oxidative stress is not necessarily related to the genetic damage and AChE inhibition.
New insights into the organophosphate-induced intermediate syndrome
Authors: Haliga Raluca Ecaterina , Morarasu Bianca Codrina , Ursaru Manuela , Irimioaia Viorica , Sorodoc Laurentiu
Published: July 2018

Acute organophosphate (OP) poisoning can be deadlier than any other type of chemical poisoning. So far, only a few cases have been described that include extensive neurological complications. We present an outstanding case of severe oral OP poisoning with intermediate syndrome developed on the fourth day after hospital admission. The clinical picture involved weakness of the proximal upper and lower limb muscles and several muscles supplied by motor cranial nerves, but, what is peculiar, the distal upper and lower limb muscles were also affected (forearms, hands, legs, and feet). To our knowledge, this is a unique presentation, as lower limb muscle weakness was reported only in the context of delayed polyneuropathy. Another remarkable feature was the involvement of six of the twelve cranial nerves, which makes this case of intermediate syndrome the first with such a spread of muscle weakness and provides new insights into the polymorphic clinical manifestations of acute OP poisoning.
Phenolic Content from Medicinal Plants and their Products Used in Veterinary Medicine
Authors: Varga Erzsebet , Schmidt Ibolya , Szövérfi Beáta , Pop Mădălina Daniela , Kelemen Hajnal , Tóth Anita
Published: July 2018

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the content of polyphenols and flavonoids from sixteen selected medicinal plants from the spontaneous Romanian flora and fifteen tinctures obtained with propylene glycol.

Methods: The polyphenols were determined by the Folin-Ciocalteu method while the flavonoids by using a colorimetric method from the 10th edition of the Romanian Pharmacopoeia. The antioxidant activities of the most common nine medicinal plants and fifteen tinctures were determined by DPPH and ABTS methods.

Results: The results highlighted that the phenolic compounds and flavonoids have contributed to their antioxidant activities and the medicinal plants and tinctures included in the study are rich sources of natural antioxidants.

Conclusions: There are a wide variety of extraction methods for the determination of phenolics and flavonoids. The study confirms a correlation between phenolic and flavonoid contents obtained by using the DPPH and ABTS tests.
Cooling of a Processor With the Use of a Heat Pump
Authors: Lipnicki Zygmunt , Lechów Hanna , Pantoł Katarzyna
Published: July 2018

In this paper the problem of cooling a component, in the interior of which heat is generated due to its work, was solved analytically. the problem of cooling of a processor with the use of a heat pump was solved based on a earlier theoretical analysis of authors of external surface cooling of the cooled component by using the phenomenon of liquid evaporation. Cases of stationary and non-stationary cooling were solved as well. The authors of the work created a simplified non-stationary analytical model describing the phenomenon, thanks to which heat distribution within the component, contact temperature between the component and liquid layer, and the evaporating substance layer thickness in relation to time, were determined. Numerical calculations were performed and appropriate charts were drawn. The resulting earlier analytical solutions allowed conclusions to be drawn, which might be of help to electronics engineers when designing similar cooling systems. Model calculations for a cooling system using a compressor heat pump as an effective method of cooling were performed.
Dynamic Reductions for the Nonlinear Soil-Foundation-Structure System Interactions
Authors: Sakharov Volodymyr O.
Published: July 2018

The article presents new dynamic superelements for DOF (degrees of freedom) reduction. Proposed spectral superelements (SES) are based on the method of normal coordinates. The developed superelements with basis nodes (SEB) for the inhomogeneous systems are also shown. Proposed superelements ensure to obtain the diagonal matrix of masses which allow to use the efficiency of explicit method. The results of nonlinear analysis using proposed reduction method for the group of high-rise building are presented. The calculations were performed by explicit method with the help of Automated System of Scientific Research (ASSR) “VESNA-DYN”.
Laboratory Research of Toe Resistance Based on Static Pile Load Tests in Different Schemes
Authors: Żarkiewicz Krzysztof
Published: July 2018

Transfer of axial force from the head of a pile to the surrounding soil by skin friction and toe resistance is still uncertain. The results of the static pile load test are usually presented as settlement curve. This curve can be divided into two components: skin friction curve and toe resistance curve according to the settlement. Laboratory research of pile load test was carried out in two schemes: with skin friction and without skin friction. The study proved that the toe resistance with and without skin friction is not the same. Skin friction influence on toe resistance due to settlement. This phenomenon is not usually taken into account, but very often has a significant impact on axially applied load transfer. In the paper results of laboratory pile load tests id, different schemes were presented.
The Impact of Hard Brexit on Polish Exports
Authors: Borowski Jakub , Olipra Jakub , Błaszyński Paweł
Published: July 2018

The decision of the United Kingdom (UK) to leave the European Union (EU) is unprecedented, especially considering the recent trend in the global economy toward economic integration. There is a multitude of research concerning the implications of economic integration; however, research in the field of disintegration is scarce. Brexit serves as an interesting case study to investigate the effects of economic disintegration. The implications for trade are especially fascinating as trade liberalization is one of the most important benefits of economic integration. Existing studies focus mainly on Brexit’s impact on the UK’s exports and imports, while less attention has been paid to Brexit’s effects on the trade of other countries. The main objective of our research is to estimate Brexit’s influence on Polish exports. We present several possible scenarios of future trade relations between the UK and the EU and assume that, at least in the nearest-future post-Brexit scenario, trade under the World Trade Organization rules is most likely. This will result in the imposition of tariffs on trade between the UK and the EU members, including Poland. In our research, we used the real exchange rate of the Polish zloty against the British pound as a proxy for the changes in price competitiveness of Polish exports due to the imposition of tariffs. We find that in the first year after Brexit, the dynamics of Polish exports to the UK will decrease due to the imposition of customs duties by 1.3 percentage points (pp) and by 0.1 pp when it comes to total Polish exports. This paper contributes to the discussion on the effects of disintegration on trade. We propose a new method for assessing changes in trade volume due to increase of trade barriers.
Detection and molecular analysis of bovine enteric norovirus and nebovirus in Turkey
Authors: Turan Turhan , Işıdan Hakan , Atasoy Mustafa Ozan , Irehan Bünyamin
Published: July 2018

Introduction

Bovine Norovirus (BoNeV) which has been confirmed in Asia, America, and Europe, seems to be distributed worldwide, even though only reported from a number of countries. Bovine noroviruses are predominantly detected in diarrhoeic animals rather than neboviruses. The study reveals the importance of noro- and neboviruses in early age diarrhoea of calves.

Material and Methods

A total of 127 stool samples were collected from three provinces located in the central region of Turkey. Samples were subjected to nucleic acid isolation and reverse transcription and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Positive samples were sequenced and analysed.

Results

According to PCR, five samples (3.93%) were found to be positive for bovine norovirus while 32 (25.19%) samples were found to be positive for bovine nebovirus. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that the novel Turkish norovirus strains were found to be of genotype III.2 and all novel neboviruses were substituted under Nebraska-like strains.

Conclusion

Although predominantly bovine noroviruses are detected worldwide, the study indicated that bovine neboviruses were more prevalent in the studied area. We suggest that bovine neboviruses are more frequently responsible for calf diarrhoea than supposed by virologists. This is also the first report of neboviruses other than Kirklareli virus which is distantly related to neboviruses detected in Turkey.
Effect of extender supplementation with low-molecular-weight antioxidants on selected quality parameters of cryopreserved canine spermatozoa
Authors: Lecewicz Marek , Strzeżek Rafał , Kordan Władysław , Majewska Anna
Published: July 2018

Introduction The addition of low-molecular-weight antioxidants during the freezing process improves post-thaw sperm quality. The high antioxidant potential of cryopreserved semen could have a positive effect on the motility, viability, and energy status of sperm cells and their ability to bind to the zona pellucida of oocytes. The aim of the study was to determine the effects of different concentrations and combinations of vitamins E and C in a semen extender on selected quality parameters of frozen-thawed canine spermatozoa.

Material and Methods The experimental material was the semen of four mixed-breed dogs. Sperm viability (motility, plasma membrane integrity, and mitochondrial function) was examined at 0, 60, and 120 min in semen samples supplemented with the extender and in the controls.

Results Combined supplementation with vitamins C + E at a concentration of 200 + 200 μM /1 × 109 spermatozoa had the most profound effect on total sperm motility, linear motility, and the percentage of spermatozoa with intact plasma membrane and active mitochondria.

Conclusion The synergistic activity of vitamins E and C had a more beneficial influence on the quality of frozen–thawed sperm than these non-enzymatic antioxidants applied separately.
Numerical Model of Plastic Destruction of Thick Steel Structural Elements
Authors: Kowalski Jakub , Kozak Janusz
Published: July 2018

In the shipbuilding industry, the risk of brittle fracture of the structure is limited by using certified materials with specified impact strength, determined by the Charpy method (for a given design temperature) and by supervising the welding processes (technology qualification, production supervision, non-destructive testing). For off-shore constructions, classical shipbuilding requirements may not be sufficient. Therefore, the regulations used in the construction of offshore structures require CTOD tests for steel and welded joints with a thickness greater than 40 mm in the case of high strength steel and more than 50 mm in the case of other steels. Classification societies do not accept CTOD test results of samples with a thickness less than the material tested. For this reason, the problem of theoretical modeling of steel structure destruction process is a key issue, because laboratory tests for elements with high thickness (in the order of 100 mm and more) with a notch are expensive (large samples, difficulties in notching), and often create implementation difficulties due to required high load and range of recorded parameters. The publication will show results and conclusions from numerical modeling of elastic properties for steel typical for offshore applications.

Calculations were carried out at the Academic Computer Centre in Gdańsk.
FEM Analysis and Experimental Tests of Rigid Riser Hanging System
Authors: Olszewski Artur , Wodtke Michał , Wójcikowski Artur
Published: July 2018

The article presents the analysis, project, and experimental examination of an original rigid riser for Coil Tubing Pipes. The principle of riser operation is based on the use of friction forces. The research included the FEM analysis of the designed riser, calculations of the required bolt tensions, and checking the effect of the clamping force on stress distribution in the pipeline. The results of computer simulation were verified on a specially designed test rig. The described riser design was implemented on the LOTOS Petrobaltic platform, thus eliminating the need for purchase and installation of expensive elastic risers.
Evaluation of “Stress Relief” Dietary Supplement on Animal Stress Level and Locomotion
Authors: Svirskis Šimons , Klimavičiusa Linda , Dzirkale Zane
Published: July 2018

Search of new approaches for harmless, non-medication treatment of body dysfunctions is still on the agenda of vet and human practitioners and researchers as well. This study presents evaluation of the effect of “Stress Relief” dietary supplement (SR) on mice behaviour under different acute short-term stress conditions and treatment duration. Five experiments were performed and in each 40 animals were randomly split into four (I–IV) groups, where I and II — non-stressed mice, III and IV — stressed animals, I and III received water with trace mineral solution (TMS), II and IV received water with SR. As stress factors, forced swimming, rodent predator odour or both together were applied. Locomotor activity under normal and stress conditions in Open Field were observed and measured by a SMART video-tracking system. Blood glucose level was measured as well. SR showed a reversal of stress-decreased locomotor activity in all stress models — distance walked increased almost twice (p < 0.0001), central zone crossings and time spent in it were 2–4 times greater than in the control group (p < 0.0001 and p = 0.0002, respectively), and fast movement episodes and maximal speed increased by 50–200%. In addition, complete normalisation of stress-induced elevation of blood glucose level (p < 0.0001) was noted. These results demonstrate for the first time that the effect of “Stress Relief” formula (water additives–minerals processed by know-how way in Vital Force Technology using Dr. Yury Kronn method) can be observed in laboratory animals, and that the effects are significant and repeatable. SR shows fear- and stress-reducing activity, which does not sufficiently differ between 7-, 9-, 14-, 28- and 32-day treatment regimes.
DE SABERES E SABORES À ESCOLHA ALIMENTAR: UMA ANÁLISE A PARTIR DA CONECTIVIDADE COM A NATUREZA E DA ORIENTAÇÃO TEMPORAL PARA O CONSUMO DE ALIMENTOS ORGÂNICOS
Authors: Pinheiro Leonardo Victor de Sá , Carneiro Cláudia Maria de Figueiredo Moreira Leite , Pinheiro José de Queiroz , Nascimento João Carlos Hipólito Bernardes do
Published: July 2018

Considerando que a escolha alimentar humana é uma função complexa e marcada por múltiplas influências, o objetivo desse estudo foi analisar como a conectividade com a natureza e a consideração de consequências futuras se relacionam com o comportamento de consumo de alimentos orgânicos. A pesquisa contou com a participação de 197 consumidores da cidade do Natal, no Estado do Rio Grande do Norte. Através da aplicação da técnica multivariada de Modelagem de Equações Estruturais baseada em Mínimos Quadrados Parciais (PLS-SEM), foram obtidos indícios empíricos de que os indivíduos que apresentam maior conectividade com a natureza e preocupação com o futuro estão mais propensos a consumirem alimentos orgânicos, ao contrário dos que possuem uma atitude mais imediatista. Observou-se, ainda, que a conectividade com a natureza pode exercer também um papel de moderação na relação entre o imediatismo e o consumo de alimentos sem o uso de agrotóxicos. Do ponto de vista gerencial, espera-se que as identificações encontradas permitam um maior entendimento da importância que os aspectos analisados exercem no comportamento do consumidor de orgânicos, podendo-se traçar estratégias que proporcionem um maior direcionamento para o consumo desses alimentos.
PAPÉIS DAS EMPRESAS E O CONSUMO SUSTENTÁVEL NA VISÃO DE ESPECIALISTAS BRASILEIROS
Authors: De Oliveira Verônica Macário , Pasa Gomez Carla Regina , Correia Suzanne Érica Nóbrega
Published: July 2018

Este artigo teve como objetivo analisar os papéis das empresas para promover o consumo sustentável no contexto brasileiro. Considera-se que as empresas desempenham papéis relevantes no processo de promoção do consumo sustentável e que as suas responsabilidades não se limitam às questões tecnológicas, mas incorpora também ações e estratégias que se estendem nas relações com os demais stakeholders e contemplam mudanças estruturais e culturais. Assim, em termos de procedimentos metodológicos, foi realizada uma pesquisa junto a quarenta especialistas brasileiros na temática, a partir do uso do Policy Delphi, para avaliar a relevância dos papéis identificados em amplo levantamento bibliográfico de base nacional e internacional. Os resultados demonstram que dos doze papéis analisados, apenas o lobby, no nível macro, não foi validado como relevante. Alguns especialistas consideram que há uma incompatibilidade entre o desempenho desse papel e os interesses econômicos das empresas. Além disso, o estudo aponta para a necessidade de que as questões estruturais e contextuais que envolvem a busca pela promoção do consumo sustentável devem ser corrigidas em ambos os lados - consumo e produção.
DETERMINANT FACTORS OF SPATIAL DATA SHARING OF LOCAL SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE IN INDONESIA
Authors: Asseng Bau , Rahman Zulkarnain Abdul , Said Mohamad Nor
Published: July 2018

This study is based on the phenomenon of the weakness of local government’s response to the national program of Spatial Data Infrastructure for the effective spatial data sharing in Indonesia. This study is investigation of determinant factors of spatial data sharing for local Spatial Data Infrastructure in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to describe the spatial data-sharing model of Local SDI in Indonesia. It was conducted in West Java Province, Bogor Regency, and Bogor City. Sequential exploratory design method consisting of interview and questionnaire were used in this research. An in-depth interview was used to get a response from 10 participants among IT or GIS staff and head of the department. A total of 75 respondents were involved in questionnaire survey. Content’s analysis was used to measure interview data while Partial Least Square analysis was used to measure questionnaire data. The fit items were chosen after validity and reliability measurement in the structural model analysis using Smart PLS. Hypothesis measurement found that Data sharing practice was significantly affected by the Organization and Technology aspect, but Data sharing practice was less significantly affected by Human Resource and Spatial Data. All R-Square value shows that the value is more than 50% on Technology aspect, Human Resource aspect, Spatial Data aspect, while the R-Square value on Data Sharing practice is 47.3%. Because the Human resource and Spatial data have the less significant effect on spatial data sharing, this research proposed awareness program and mentoring by National government to promote spatial data sharing support at the local SDI.

Keywords: spatial data sharing, determinant factors, Partial Least Square (PLS)
ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF UNDERGRADUATE NURSING CURRICULLUM FOR FAMILY NURSING IN WEST JAWA
Authors: Juniarti Neti , Sari Sheizi Prista , Yani Desy Indra
Published: July 2018

Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, being the key providers of primary healthcare as they comprise 60-80% of the total health workforce, and provide 90% of all heath care services in the primary healthcare arena.  This study aimed to evaluate the concordance  of family nursing and community health nursing curriculum with international standards and national needs for undergraduate nursing education in West Java.This study used evaluation research design using BEKA framework as a tool to perform curriculum analysis which included Benchmarking, Evidencing, Knowing, and Applying stages. The international standards competency for family nursing and community health nursing, course study guide and samples of students reports were collected and analysed using content analysis. In addition participants from six nursing schools were interviewed to identify application of the curriculums. The results show that some of the competencies outlined in the course study guide were not aligned with international standards of family nursing from International Family Nursing Association. Four dimensional framework of family nursing and community health nursing curriculums were proposed to improve the alignment between international standards as well as local and government needs for family nursing and community health nursing curriculums. School of nursing can apply this framework as guidance to develop their own learning plans based on international standards, national, local and institutional needs. Keywords: curriculum analysis, evaluation, family nursing, community health nursing
FAMILY FRIENDLY FOR IMPROVEMENT OF USING EXCLUSIVE BREAST WITH INTEGRATION FAMILY CENTER NURSING MODEL AND TRANSCULTURAL NURSING MODEL AT JEMBER DISTRICT, EAST JAVA PROVIENCE
Authors: Susanto Tantut , Sulistyorini Lantin
Published: July 2018

Introduction. The phenomenon of lactation in nursing mothers breastfed exclusively fulfillment requires comprehensive treatment in the community related to the population at risk in the group of breast feeding mothers in the community. The purpose of this study was to improve the ability of nursing mothers, families, and communities in family friendly activities through the integration of family center model of cross-cultural nursing and nursing to meet the sustainability of exclusive breastfeeding in the group of nursing mothers who were sensitive and sensitive to local culture in Jember. Method. This study used a quasi- experimental design with a nonrandomized control group design with pretest and posttest. The data were analyzed using frequency distributions and the Wilcoxon signed rank test were used to compare the behavior of lactating mothers, family independence, the ability of health workers, and management of exclusive breastfeeding services are culturally sensitive and locally sensitive to the treatment group and the control group. Results. The results showed no significant difference between the behavior of lactating mothers, family independence, and management services exclusive breastfeeding before san after the intervention program (p value 0.000) and no significant difference between the ability of health workers before and after the intervention (p value 0.001). Discussion. Exclusive breast feeding can run continuously if the full support of breastfeeding mothers own motivation, family support, health worker visits, and the clinic. Keywords: Exclusive Breast Feeding, Family Friendly, Mother’s Behavior, Cadre Capability.
STRESS LEVELS AND EXAM RESULT AT GASTROINTESTINAL LESSON IN SCHOOL OF NURSING
Authors: Istianah Istianah , Hayati Suci Noor , Rustandi Budi
Published: July 2018

Introduction. Problem Based Learning is new learning method that can be positive or negative effected students to accept this method. STIKES Rajawali used this education system for nursing collages. The purpose of this study was to know relationship between stress level and exam result at gastrointestinal lesson with PBL in School of Nursing. Methods. This study used Cross sectional design. The numbers of sample of this study were 77 collages. Collecting data used Student Stress and Coping Intervention (SSCI) questioner. Also use check list question to measure learning outcome at Gatrointestinal lesson with Problem Based Learning’s system education. Univariable analyze used frequent distribution and bivarible for identified relation between variables used annova test. Result. Annova test’s result showed that there was significant difference between learning outcome and stress level with p point = 0,001 at midle stress’ level. Discussion. It is can become reference in PBL method with competence based curricula. Good stress management could improve learning outcome at problem based learning system education. Keywords: learning outcome, stress, problem based learning, nursing
OVERCOME CONSTIPATION OF STROKE NON HAEMORRHAGIC PATIENT BY APPLYING RANGE OF MOTION (ROM) AND ABDOMEN WARM COMPRESS
Authors: Astuty Mazly , Ginting Dameria
Published: July 2018

Introduction. Stroke cause blood stream impairment in part of brain stem and reducepatients’ life quality. The patients cannot activate as usual and will have defecation disorder, wecall it constipation. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of ROM exercise and abdomen warm compress to overcome constipation in patient with non-hemorrhage stroke. Method. Quasi experiment design without control group was used in this study. All stroke non hemorrhage patients in Putri Hijau hospital Medanwere the respondents in this study. Data analysis used t-test (α=0,05). Result. The result showed that most defecation frequency of patients who got ROMwas twice in a week (50%), and patients who got warm compress most had 3 times defecations (50%). Time defecation of patients who got ROM most two times (56,3%), and for patientswho got warm compress was also two times (81,3%). There was difference of feces consistency (p=0,004; α=0,05); defecation frequency (p=0,000; α=0,05), and time defecation (p=0,007;α=0,05) to respondents who got ROM and warm compress. Discussion. This study result could be used asevident based practice in delivering nursing care to patients who had constipation so thatcomplementary therapy could be applied as prevention and cure.Key Words: Stroke, ROM, warm compress, constipation
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Preventive Behavior Among Female Sex Workers
Authors: Retnaningsih Dwi , Martini MY , Windyastuti Windyastuti
Published: July 2018

Introduction: Sex workers and their customers are the high-risk group population that potentially transmitting sexually transmitted diseases including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This research aims to describe the preventive behaviour of female sex workers in preventing transmission of STDs and HIV in Gambilangu Semarang Localization. Methods: This research was qualitative study, The 5 participants of this study were female sex workers who still active in Localization within the period of 2016-2017. Results: The behavior of female sex workers on the prevention of STDs and HIV, were identified as: all participants always offered condoms to clients before sexual transactions, all the participants negotiated the clients to use condom before having sexual intercourse, all participants rejected firmly to have sex with the client suspected having  STDs yet reluctant to use condoms, most participants washed  the vagina using betel soap, consuming herbs and antibiotics without a medical prescription that they believed it could prevent STDs.
Parent Perceptions on The Obedience in Implementing Primary Immunization to Infants Reviewed with Health Belief Model
Authors: Armini Ni Ketut Alit , Loin Maria Roswita , Nastiti Aria Aulia
Published: July 2018

Introduction: universal coverage immunization achievements that have not reached national targets, including in Puskesmas Kualin, were only 61.5% of the 90% target by 2015. One of the causes of parents' negative perceptions of immunization. The Health Belief Model Theory describes a person's judgment in a healthy way influenced by perceptions about benefits and barriers. This study aims to explain the relationship of perception of benefits and barriers with obedience in implementing of primary immunization to infants. Methods: The study was cross-sectional with the population of mothers with infants aged 12-18 months in the working area of Puskemas Kualin. The sample size of 80 persons was selected using cluster sampling. Independent variable in the study was the perception of benefit and perception of barriers. The dependent variable was the implementation of primary immunization to infants. Data were collected using questionnaire and health monitoring card. Data analysis using Spearman Rho statistic test with significance level α ≤ 0,05. Results: There was a relationship with a positive direction between perception and obedience to the application of primary immunization to infants (p = 0.0001, r=0.428). There was a relationship with a negative direction between the perception of barriers and obedience to the application of primary immunization to infants (p=0.0001, r=-0.525). Conclusion: High perceptions of the benefits and low perceptions of parental barriers are associated with obedience to the implementation of primary immunization to infants. It is expected that parents are diligent to Posyandu every month and health workers visit home for sweeping immunization.
PARENTING PARENTS TO EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOLERS IN THE KINDERGARTEN PANTI PURUHITA KRAPYAK SEMARANG
Authors: Widyaningsih Tri Sakti , Kustriyani Menik
Published: July 2018

Introduction. Based on the analysis introduction with 6 children, children who have a democratic parenting was 3, authoritarian was 2, and permissive was 1. This study aimed to determine the correlation of parenting parents with emotional intelligence development of preschool children in the Kindergarten Panti Puruhita Krapyak Semarang. Methods. This study was a quantitative study with cross sectional approach. The populations in this study were 90 students in the Kindergarten Panti Puruhita. The sample acquired with a purposive sampling technique. Total sample of this study were 72 respondents. Instruments used questionnairs and observation sheets. The data were analyzed by Fisher Exact test. Result. From the analysis acquired p value of 0,001≤0.05. There was a correlation patterns of parenting with emotional development preschool children in the Kindergarten Panti Puruhita Krapyak Semarang. Discussion. Parents were expected to apply democratic parenting thus improving emotional intelligence development of preschool children.Keywords : Patterns of parenting, Emotional intelligence, Preschool
OVER PROTECTIVE PARENTING WITH ADOLESCENTS COPING STRATEGIES
Authors: Wangi Karolus Y.W. , Istianah Istianah , Alviani Novi
Published: July 2018

Introduction. Parents are responsible to meet the needs of children include biological and psychological needs, but in reality behave over protective parents. The result appears coping strategies in children. The purpose of this study was to identify the correlation of behavior over protective parent with a teenager coping strategies in Mutiara Bandung 4 Junior High School. Methods. The study was observational with cross sectional sample of 70 respondents taken by purposive sampling method. Instruments questionnaire and analyzed using chi square test. Results. This study showed that teenagers in Mutiara Bandung 4 Junior High School whose parents overprotected more used Emotional Focused Coping than parents who did not overprotected. Chi square test p = 0.003, ie p <α (0.05). There was a correlation between the behavior over protective parent with a teenager coping strategies in Mutiara Bandung 4 Junior High School. Discussion. The Parents be recommended to comprehend adolescent condition with viewpoint of growth and development of adolescents, so they can use good coping strategy to solve their problems.Keywords: Adolescents, Coping Strategies, Over Protective
Kurdish Optical Character Recognition
Authors: Yaseen Rasty , Hassani Hossein
Published: July 2018

Currently, no offline tool is available for Optical Character Recognition (OCR) in Kurdish. Kurdish is spoken in different dialects and uses several scripts for writing. The Persian/Arabic script is widely used among these dialects. The Persian/Arabic script is written from Right to Left (RTL), it is cursive, and it uses unique diacritics. These features, particularly the last two, affect the segmentation stage in developing a Kurdish OCR. In this article, we introduce an enhanced character segmentation based method which addresses the mentioned characteristics. We applied the method to text-only images and tested the Kurdish OCR using documents of different fonts, font sizes, and image resolutions. The results of the experiments showed that the accuracy rate of character recognition of the proposed method was 90.82% on average.
Source Rock Evaluation and Lateral Changes in Thermal Maturity of the Sargelu Formation (Middle Jurassic) in Kurdistan Region-Northern Iraq
Authors: Faqi Ayad , Ali Ali , Abdullah Bahjat , Bowden Stephen
Published: July 2018

In this study, source rock characteristics and lateral changes in thermal maturity of the Sargelu Formation (Middle Jurassic) in three outcrops were studied. The formation’s outcrops can be found in the High Folded, and Imbricated Zones of Iraqi Tectonic Division. In order to achieve the main goals of this study, the Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and Rock-Eval pyrolysis were performed on the organic matter (OM) of the Sargelu sediments. Pristane/Phytane ratios for analyzed samples indicate reducing conditions (anoxic) during sedimentation. Moreover, based on  C29/C30 hopanes ratios the sediments of the Sargelu Formation associated with clay- rich source rock. Biomarker thermal maturity parameters display that all samples are thermally in Oil Window at least. The biomarker findings reveal that the samples of Walasimt and Barsarin are seem more mature than Banik section.
The values for TOC% of the Sargelu Formation may show Excellent, Very Good, and Poor quality source rock. The Pyrolysis executed for studied samples revealed the kerogen in Banik section belongs to Types II and III (Probably Oil/Gas- prone), while Barsarin and Walasimt sections obtained Types III-IV Kerogen (Gas- prone). Pyrolysis parameters suggested Early Mature Stage in Banik, While Overmature in Barsarin and Walasimt. The data also shows that organic matter of the Sargelu Formation in Banik section is in Oil Widow, while in Barsarin and Walasimt is in Gas Window.