bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of Material and Surface Roughness of Resin Composite Cements on Fibroblast Behavior
Authors: Rohr N , Bertschinger N , Fischer J , Filippi A , Zitzmann NU
Published: March 2020

Clinical Relevance

A well-polished cement surface increases the viability and spreading of gingival fibroblasts. The tested resin composite cements did not reveal any cytotoxic effects.

Objective: This in vitro study aimed to investigate the effect of cement type and roughness on the viability and cell morphology of human gingival fibroblasts (HGF-1).

Methods and Materials: Discs of three adhesive (Panavia V5 [PV5], Multilink Automix [MLA], RelyX Ultimate [RUL] and three self-adhesive (Panavia SA plus [PSA], SpeedCem plus [SCP], RelyX Unicem [RUN]) resin composite cements were prepared with three different roughnesses using silica paper grit P180, P400, or P2500. The cement specimens were characterized by surface roughness and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopic mapping. A viability assay was performed after 24 hours of incubation of HGF-1 cells on cement specimens. Cell morphology was examined with scanning electron microscopy.

Results: The roughness of the specimens did not differ significantly among the different resin composite cements. Mean Ra values for the three surface treatments were 1.62 ± 0.34 μm for P180, 0.79 ± 0.20 μm for P400, and 0.17 ± 0.08 μm for P2500. HGF-1 viability was significantly influenced by the cement material and the specimens’ roughness, with the highest viability for PSA ≥ RUN = MLA ≥ SCP = PV5 > RUL (p<0.05) and for P2500 = P400 > P180 (p<0.001). Cell morphology did not vary among the materials but was affected by the surface roughness.

Conclusion: The composition of resin composite cements significantly affects the cell viability of HGF-1. Smooth resin composite cement surfaces with an Ra of 0.2–0.8 μm accelerate flat cell spreading and formation of filopodia.
PELATIHAN PENINGKATAN PRODUKSI, PENENTUAN HARGA JUAL, DAN PEMASARAN PRODUK MINUMAN BUBUK JAHE DAN COKLAT DI DESA SUNGAI LANGKA, PESAWARAN
Authors: Gamayuni Rindu Rika , Dewi Fajar Gustiawaty , Dharma Fitra , Dharma Fitra
Published: March 2020

Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini ditujukan pada kelompok Wanita Tani di Desa Sungai Langka, Kecamatan Gedong Tataan, Kabupaten Pesawaran, Lampung. Desa Sungai Langka adalah desa penghasil tanaman coklat, berada di daerah dataran tinggi yang sejuk. Hampir setiap warga di desa ini menanam coklat. Banyaknya tanaman coklat dimanfaatkan oleh ibu-ibu Kelompok Wanita Tani di desa ini untuk membuat minuman bubuk coklat. Produk lainnya yang dihasilkan adalah minuman bubuk jahe. Namun permasalahannya adalah, masih terbatasnya jumlah produksi minuman bubuk jahe dan coklat yang dihasilkan karena keterbatasan tenaga dan peralatan, masih kurangnya pengetahuan dalam analisis biaya produksi dan menentukan harga jual yang tepat, dan masih kurangnya kemampuan dalam memasarkan produk tersebut, sehingga belum bisa memberikan laba atau keuntungan yang maksimal. Target yang ingin dicapai adalah peningkatan produksi, peningkatan laba atau keuntungan, dan meluasnya daerah pemasaran produk. Solusi dan metode untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan tersebut antaralain dengan memberikan pelatihan bagaimana cara untuk meningkatkan produksi, analisis biya produksi dan penentuan harga jual yang tepat, serta pemasaran via on line produk minuman bubuk jahe dan coklat bagi Kelompok Wanita Tani di Desa Sungai Langka ini, sehingga terjadi peningkatan perekonomian warga desa.
PEMBERDAYAAN IBU RUMAH TANGGA MELALUI PELATIHAN EKONOMI KREATIF: PRODUKSI DAN PEMASARAN PRODUK RAJUTAN
Authors: Jimad Habibullah , Yuningsih Yuningsih , Bursan Rinaldi , Mardiana Nova
Published: March 2020

Masih banyaknya perempuan yang tidak bekerja membuat perempuan hanya mengandalkan pendapatan dari suami sebagai kepala keluarga. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memberdayakan perempuan untuk meningkatkan ekonomi keluarga melalui pelatihan pembuatan dan pemasaran produk rajutan. Tujuan kegiatan pelatihan pembuatan dan pemasaran produk rajutan adalah meningkatkan pendapatan ibu rumah tangga dengan cara membuat dan memasarkan produk rajutan yang telah dihasilkan. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah: (1) kegiatan pelatihan yang dilakukan dengan demonstrasi membuat produk rajutan dan memasarkan produk melalui media sosial Instagram, (2) pelatihan dan pendampingan pemasaran produk rajutan melalui Instagram, yang bertujuan membantu mitra yang memiliki masalah dalam memasarkan produk rajutan melalui media sosial Instagram.  Hasil kegiatan adalah dihasilkannya produk rajutan dalam berbagai bentuk dan ukuran serta mulai dipasarkannya produk rajutan melalui media sosial Instagram.
PENDAMPINGAN PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN PENGELOLAAN SUMBER DAYA AIR DI DESA BAYASA JAYA, KECAMATAN WAY KHILAU, KABUPATEN PESAWARAN
Authors: Abidin Zainal , Yuwono Slamet Budi , Lengkana Dewi
Published: March 2020

Air bersih merupakan kebutuhan dasar masyarakat dan masyarakat desa umumnya memiliki akses yang kurang terhadap sumber daya air bersih.  Kegiatan pendampingan ini dilaksanakan  di Desa Bayas Jaya, Kecamatan Way Khilau, Kabupaten Pesawaran.  Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang konservasi sumber daya air, kualitas air, dan pengelolaan sumber daya air.  Langkah-langkah yang dilakukan meliputi: (1) assessment pengetahuan masyarakat tentang sumberday air, (2) penyuluhan pengelolaan sumber daya aair, dan (3) pendampingan penguatan tatakelol pengelolaan sumber daya air  Pengabdian ini melibatkan 32 masyarakat yang mewakili 7 dusun, kelompok masyarakat, pemerintah desa, dan pihak yang berkepentingan seperti proyek BPDAS HL Way Seputih Way Sekampung melalui proyek CCCD  serta KPHL Kabupaten Pesawaran.  Masyarakat diberikan pelatihan tentang konservasi sumberday air, kualitasn air, dan pengelolaan sumberdaya air.  Peserta pelatihan kemudian dilakukan pre-test dan post-test kegiatan.  Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan bahwa: (1) pengetahuan masyarakat tentang konservasi sumberday air, (2) pengetahuan masyarakat tentang kualitas air meningkat, dan (3) terdapat keiningan untuk membentuk kelompok pengelola sumber daya air
PENINGKATAN KUALITAS HIDUP SEHAT DAN PENCEGAHAN PENYAKIT BERBASIS LINGKUNGAN MELALUI PELATIHAN KADER DAN REMAJA SERTA PERBAIKAN SARANA SANITASI
Authors: Ahyanti Mei , Ujiani Sri , Khoiriyah Yustin Nur , Handayani Ririn Sri , Ayu Mirah Widhisastri I Gusti , Rihiantoro Tori
Published: March 2020

Permasalahan kesehatan di masyarakat semakin kompleks. Permasalahan penyakit menular belum terselesaikan, sudah makin marak penyakit tidak menular. Permekes RI No. 36 tahun 2016 pasal 1 menyebutkan bahwa Penyelenggaraan Program Indonesia Sehat dengan Pendekatan Keluarga. Desa II Sukasari Desa Sukadadi Kecamatan Gedong Tataan Kabupaten Pesawaran Provinsi Lampung merupakan salah satu daerah dengan permasalahan komplek. Dengan permasalahan kesehatan yang ada dimasyarakat dibutuhkan kesadaran dan keterampilan masyarakat dalam melakukan upaya-upaya pencegahan dan pengendalian terhadap kejadian penyakit agar tidak semakin berat. Dalam mencapai tujuan tersebut, memerlukan peranan dari berbagai tenaga kesehatan secara terintegrasi dari berbagai disiplin ilmu berbeda yang memiliki kompetensi dan bekerja secara team work.

Pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat Masyarakat di Desa Sukadadi Kecamatan Gedong Tataan Kabupaten Pesawaran diawali dengan penyamaan persepsi, pelatihan kader dan pendampingan dalam pembuatan sarana sanitasi. Terjadi perbedaan hasil pengukuran pengetahuan dan sikap antara sebelum dan setelah kegiatan pelatihan menunjukkan keberhasilan kegiatan pelatihan dan terbangun satu buah jamban keluarga sederhana sehat sebagai percontohan.
Pemanfaatan Drone Untuk Pemetaan Potensi Ekowisata di Kecamatan Panca Jaya, Mesuji
Authors: Darmawan I Gede Boy
Published: March 2020

Perlunya kegiatan pemetaan potensi ekowisata di Kecamatan Panca Jaya berkaitan dengan upaya pemberdayaan masyarakat desa. Kecamatan ini merupakan wilayah berupa dataran rendah dengan mayoritas penduduknya bekerja di bidang pertanian dan perkebunan. Penurunan harga komoditas perkebunan menyebabkan banyak petani mengalihfungsikan lahan perkebunan menjadi tanaman singkong. Namun secara geologi, wilayah ini didominasi oleh batuan endapan rawa yang memiliki potensi kandungan batubara muda. Kurangnya data potensi lokasi wisata di daerah ini menyebabkan sedikitnya perhatian masyarakat terhadap potensi ekowisata di wilayah mereka. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut dengan memetakan potensi ekowisata baru yang dapat dikembangkan dan dikelola oleh masyarakat, mengedukasi masyarakat dalam peningkatan kualitas dan keunggulan/ kearifan lokal yang berimbas pada peningkatan nilai ekonomi kawasan ekowisata dengan pemanfaatan teknologi informasi seperti drone. Manfaat dari pengabdian ini adalah terpetakannya potensi ekowisata yang dapat dikembangkan dan dikelola oleh masyarakat serta terbentuknya media promosi video profil kawasan wisata yang dapat disebarkan melalui media internet sehingga wisatawan dapat dengan mudah mengenal dan tertarik untuk berkunjung ke Panca Jaya
EDUKASI POLA PANGAN HARAPAN BAGI KELUARGA UNTUK MENURUNKAN KASUS BALITA STUNTING DI IBU IBU PKK KECAMATAN GUNUNG SUGIH, KABUPATEN LAMPUNG TENGAH
Authors: Berawi Khairun Nisa
Published: March 2020

Stunting merupakan suatu kondisi malnutrisi kronis adalah proses yang disebabkan oleh asupan makanan yang tidak memadai dan infeksi selama periode yang dimulai dalam rahim dan dua tahun pertama kehidupan anak atau dikenal sebagai "1000 hari pertama kehidupan" dan disebut juga sebagai periode emas untuk mencegah kekurangan gizi. Periode dua tahun pertama kehidupan dianggap sebagai masa kritis, karena pertumbuhan dan perkembangan terjadi sangat cepat selama periode ini. Kekurangan nutrisi (malnutrisi) selama periode ini dapat menyebabkan gangguan permanen termasuk stunting yang sulit untuk dipulihkan, bahkan jika kebutuhan nutrisi bisa terpenuhi Sehingga perlu dibangun model nutrisi seimbang yang tepat dan sesuai dengan kondisi kearifan lokal dan bahan lokal wiayah untuk asupan pangan keluarga dalam memanagemen bahkan mencegah masalah kurang gizi khususnya stunting pada anak balita. Peningkatan perilaku dari ibu yang berperan penting dalam pengelolaan gizi keluarga dengan adanya pengetahuan yang baik, diharapkan akan meningkatkan perbaikan managemen gizi keluarga termasuk pada saat hamil dan pada bayi dan balita sehingga membantu menurunkan kasus balita stunting. Kegiatan dilakukan dengan memberikan edukasi mengenai pola pangan harapan bagi keluarga dengan sasaran ibu ibu PKK Kecamatan Gunung Sugih, Lampung Tengah. Hasil kegiatan didapatkan peningkatan pengetahuan yang diharapkan membangun pola makanan sehat keluarga dari para ibu ibu PKK yang diharapkan menjadi role model di lingkungan masyarakat, didapatkan peningkatan rerata nilai peserta dari yang sebelumnya 52 menjadi 70 dari 52 peserta dan diharapkan akan meningkatkan perbaikan perilaku inu dalam mengelola gizi keluarga khususnya pada 1000 hari pertama kehidupan.Kata kunci: edukasi, pola pangan harapan, balita stunting, 1000 hari pertama kehidupan
Height Adjustable Triangular (HAT) Window Function for Impulse Response Modification of Signal Processing Systems
Authors: Mbachu C. B.
Published: March 2020

A widow function, in signal processing and statistics, is a mathematical function that has zero values outside its chosen interval or limit of sequence, normally symmetric around the middle of the interval. Usually the middle of the window is either maximum or near maximum and tappers smoothly as it moves away to the sides. When another function or sequence of data is mathematically multiplied by the window function it forces the product to assume its nature of zero-value outside the interval and tapering from middle to the sides. Windows are finite functions and their main function is to modify an infinite impulse response sequence so as to make it finite within its chosen interval in system design. Several windows are in existence and they include Hamming, rectangular, Han, Kaiser, Triangular, Blackman, Sine, Blackman-Harris, Gaussian, Doph-Chebyshev and Lanczos, windows. Others are Parzen, Nuttall, flat top, Turkey, windows and many more. The window to apply in the design depends on the characteristics of the signal to be processed, types of system to be implemented and quality of output desired. In this paper, a new window called Height Adjustable triangular (HAT) window function is developed and added to the list of windows for signal processing system designs. The effectiveness of the window is tested by examining its characteristics. The adjustment parameter varies the amplitude or height of the window. Result shows that it is stable and linear.
Height Adjustable Sine (HAS) Window Function for Impulse Response Modification of Signal Processing Systems
Authors: Mbachu C. B.
Published: March 2020

A widow function, in signal processing and statistics, is a mathematical function that has zero values outside its chosen interval or limit of sequence, normally symmetric around the middle of the interval. Usually the middle of the window is either maximum or near maximum and tappers smoothly as it moves away to the sides. When another function or sequence of data is mathematically multiplied by the window function the product assumes the appearance and characteristics of the window function. That is, the product is also zero-valued outside the interval and tapering from middle to the sides. The impulse response data of some systems used in signal processing truncate suddenly when being designed. Window functions convert the sudden truncation of these impulse response data to gradual truncation. Without this gradual truncation the processing system will degrade the integrity of complex signals when they are applied to them; the degradation appears in form of signal distortions. Windows are used to weight these impulse response data so as to reduce the degradation and distortions. Several windows are in existence and they include Hamming, rectangular, Han, Kaiser, Triangular, Blackman, Sine, Blackman-Harris, Gaussian, Doph-Chebyshev and Lanczos, windows. Others are Parzen, Nuttall, flat top, and Turkey, windows and others.  The characteristics of the signal to be processed, types of systems to be implemented and quality of outputs desired determine the best window to weight any particular impulse response data. In this work a new window referred to as Height Adjustable Sine (HAS) window is developed to join the list of the existing windows. The quality of the window is tested by analysing its amplitude, magnitude and phase responses in frequency domain. Result shows that the window is stable and linear.
Biochar and Other Organic Amendments Improve the Physicochemical Properties of Soil in Highly Degraded Habitat
Authors: Getahun Alemayehu , Muleta Diriba , Assefa Fassil , Kiros Solomon , Hungria Mariangela
Published: March 2020

Land degradation is an endless challenge in the world. Thus, rehabilitation with organic amendments (OAs) is an urgent priority issue. The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of biochar and other OAs application on soil physicochemical properties and growth parameters of cover crops in greenhouse. Biochar, compost and manure were used as OAs. Soil samples were collected from nine random corners of 30 cm depth and composited. In each experiment, five treatments were considered (biochar, compost, manure, mixed and control) at 1:1 ratio of OAs and soil in a pot, with completely randomized design arrangement in triplicate. The field experiment was made on completely randomized block design and each block contained five 41 x 4 m plots assigned at random within the block and separated by 1 m walkways. OAs additions increased soil pH (5.69-8.13), cation exchange capacity (43.78-49.98 cmolc/kg), organic carbon (1.41-2.46%), organic matter (2.43-3.91%), total nitrogen (0.13-0.76%), available P (18.89-28.53 ppm) and (iron, Fe, manganese, Mn, copper, Cu and zinc, Zn) in comparison to non-treated soil. Tripartite treatments had the largest effect on the biomass of cover crops with 3.43 g fivefold of the control (0.7 g) in alfalfa and 4.54 g twofold of the control (2.07 g) in grass pea p ≤ 0.05. Both in field and greenhouse experiments combination of biochar and other OAs showed a better soil fertility increment and plant growth parameters. The study concluded that there is a synergistic effect in OAs on the soil fertility restoration and plant growth performance.
Engine Speed and Load on the Sealing Capacity of a Piston Ring-Pack
Authors: Selmani Erjon , Bisha Arian
Published: March 2020

The combustion chamber is ought to be perfectly sealed, however, part of the air and fuel mixture can escape from it. Among the several losses there is the gas flow from the inter-ring crevices, which is always present. This leakage is known as blow-by, and affects efficiency, correct lubrication and emissions. The amount of leakage is dependent on many factors, and among the most important are the engine speed and load, which are able to affect the system through the forces applied on it. The aim of this paper was to understand in a more detailed way how the engine speed and load could affect the sealing efficiency of a ring-pack. For this purpose, a complete range of speeds and loads were used in the simulations. The equations of the ring motions and gas dynamics has been implemented and solved in ©Ricardo RINGPAK solver. The results showed that inertia and inter-ring gas pressures drives the sealing behavior of the rings. The blow-by trend showed to decrease with the speed and increase with the load, exception made for the idle condition where the values were different to the other cases, especially at higher speeds. Among the two parameters, the engine speed resulted to affect more significantly the blow-by trend.
A CPW - Fed Microstrip Monopole Antenna Employing Inverted Quad L Shaped Stubs with Symmetrical Slotted Rectangular Ring Ground Planes for GPS/PCS/UMTS and UWB Applications
Authors: Raviteja G. Viswanadh , Sarath T. , Vinethra Naidu M. , Baka Vikash S. , Sudheer K.
Published: March 2020

In this research article, a simple and compact dual-band microstrip monopole antenna is discussed. A CPW feed is given to patch consisting of rectangular coplanar ground sheets on either side, truncated their centers with smaller rectangular sheets giving the shape of rectangular rings. The proposed antenna is designed using FR4 epoxy substrate having dielectric constant 4.4 and thickness 1.6mm. The main element in the antenna is four inverted L shaped stubs which govern the impedance bandwidth of the antenna. Simulations are carried out using HFSS software. The S11 plot for the proposed antenna showed dual-band characteristics with a lower band ranging from 1.09GHz to 2.33 GHz (1.24 GHz bandwidth) and the upper band covering 3.01 GHz to 10.738 GHz (7.728 GHz bandwidth). The proposed antenna bandwidth ranges of the proposed antenna will be covering the GPS, PCS and UMTS applications for lower band and UWB applications for upper band. The antenna exhibited a peak of 3.01 dB and 4.54 dB at 1.89 GHz and 9.45 GHz. Simulations are carried and all the important findings are plotted.
Azadirachta Indica A. Juss: Wood Ash Affects Seedling Growth of Mung Bean Vigna Radiata L.
Authors: Arshad Sadaf , Iqbal Muhammad Zafar , Shafiq Muhammad , Tariq Mohammad Athar , Kabir Muhammad , Farooqi Zia-ur-Rehman
Published: March 2020

The burning of the wood ash is causing an environmental pollution related issue. The excess concentration of wood ash in the environment normally influenced on plant growth and development. This paper presents the effects of neem wood ash (Azadirachta inidca A. Juss.) on germination and seedling growth performance of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) crop plants. Overall, the data reveals significant (p<0.05) effects of neem wood ash on the different growth variable of mung bean. The treatment of 4-20% neem wood ash significantly (p<0.05) affected shoot length of mung bean as compared to control. Neem wood ash treatment at all concentration produced fewer toxic effects on root and leaf growth of mung bean. The neem wood ash treatment at 20% also produced significantly (p<0.05) toxic effects on root and leaf dry weight of mung bean. Whereas, neem wood ash treatment at all level did produce any significant effects on shoot dry weight, total plant dry weight and leaf area ratio of mung bean.
Clinical Characterization of COVID-19
Authors: Naji Hassan S.
Published: March 2020

The world is on the brink of a pandemic due to the Novel coronavirus-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) urged countries all over the world to take necessary measures to control then new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and further limit the overwhelmingly number of people infected and falling ill to the disease. It is widely known that COVID-19 affects the lung causing pneumonia with characteristic ground-glass opacity. Few research studies outlines the effect of the Novel coronavirus on other parts of the body such as stomach, liver, and kidneys. Interestingly, COVID-19 causes a cytokine storm that overwhelms the body leading to inhibition of body’s cellular immune responses by the virus through lowering the white blood cells count specifically lymphocytes, and platelets count. This paper summarizes the effect of COVID-19 on various body organs.
An Infographic Assignment to Translate Self-Care Therapeutics into Practical Application
Authors: Nakhla Nardine , Malik Paul
Published: March 2020

Innovation:  An infographic assignment was developed and integrated into an advanced self-care therapeutics elective course in a School of Pharmacy to facilitate practical communication of dynamic and innovative approaches to patient care while supporting diversity in assessment.

Description: The ‘Spotlight on Self-Care’ assignment required pharmacy students to develop three infographic deliverables detailing comprehensive care for one minor ailment. The three deliverables were: 1) a magazine insert for healthcare professionals, 2) a patient-friendly handout, and 3) a pharmacists’ companion practice tool. All deliverables were assessed by rubrics using consistent criteria, including: clinical content, logical presentation, research quality, visual elements and formatting. The five highest-scoring magazine inserts were offered publication in the Pharmacy Practice and Business Magazine after peer review.

Critical Appraisal: The submitted infographics put clinical content from the course into action by leveraging recent trends in effective communication. As an assessment, the infographic assignment recognized a unique profile of skills in the students that was statistically different from the profile of skills that was evaluated by the multiple-choice examinations. The key issues to address include reducing grading time requirements and developing strategies to detect copyrighted materials. Future investigations into the nature of the skills gained by the students through the exercise, as well as their perceptions regarding the professional value of the exercise, are important for refining the administration of this assignment.

 

Article Type: Note
Aorto-right ventricular tunnel originating from left coronary sinus: a case report
Authors: Bebezov I.H. , Abdyldaev I.Z. , Cholponbaev D. Ch. , Chevgun S.D. , Chukubaev M.A. , Daniyarov B.S. , Kaliev T.B. , Nurbekov K.N.
Published: March 2020

This report describes an extremely rare case of an aorto-right ventricular tunnel originating from the left coronary sinus with abnormality of left coronary artery in the 11-year-old child.
Concentration of anti-Mullerian hormone in the blood as a result of electrical stimulation of polycystic ovaries in women with infertility
Authors: Atykanov Arystanbek O. , Dzhanuzakov Nurgazy T.
Published: March 2020

This paper presents data on the effect of unilateral and bilateral electrical stimulation of the ovaries in 36 women of reproductive age with polycystic ovary syndrome and infertility on follicular reserve, estimated by the concentration of anti-Mullerian hormone in the blood serum. The results of surgical treatment showed that in the postoperative period in women, both with unilateral and bilateral ovarian cauterization, it does not lead to a critical decrease in the follicular reserve compared with indicators of healthy women.
Stent grafts implantation in patients with life-threatening aortic conditions – first experience in Kyrgyz Republic
Authors: Abdyldaev I.Z. , Chevgun S.D. , Aripov M.A. , Bebezov I.H. , Cholponbaev D. Ch. , Chukubaev M.A. , Nurbekov K.N. , Daniyarov B.S. , Toktosunova D.B.
Published: March 2020

Objective: Aortic diseases remain an acute and debatable problem. Among all the aortic pathologies, the most dangerous are dynamic aneurysmal expansion, traumatic dissections and / or aneurysms, pure aortic intima dissections. Contemporary and less invasive treatment method is the stent graft implantation into aorta.

This report describes the first experience of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) in the Kyrgyz Republic in consecutive patients with life-threatening aortic conditions.

Methods: Nine patients, who underwent TEVAR and EVAR, were presented after all clinical examinations, echocardiography and computed tomography angiography with various life-threatening aortic diseases. Among the pathologies there were 2 (22.2%) dissections only, traumatic aneurysm 1 (11.1%), aneurysm without dissection 1 (11.1%), aneurysm with intimal dissection 5 (55.6%). Seven patients with dissection had type B (The Stanford classification).

Results: TEVAR was performed in eight cases EVAR just in one. All patients reached the 6-month endpoint.  None of the following, such as aneurysm expansion, aneurysm thrombosis or a functioning of false lumen at the sites of the stent graft implantation have been recorded. In addition, no further progression of the false lumen below the implantation zones was visualized. Mean diameter of stent grafts was 31.4 ± 4.8 mm and  188.9 ± 34.6 mm in length.

Conclusion: This modest observation showed the effectiveness of stent grafts implantation procedures in various aortic life-threatening conditions, such as aneurysm and / or aortic intima dissection.
MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY FOR THE LIVER ECHINOCOCCOSIS
Authors:   Department of Surgical Diseases № 1, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Azizzoda Zubaydullo Abdullo , Kurbonov Karimkhon Murodovich ,   Department of Surgical Diseases № 1, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Rizoev Vatansho Sayfovich ,   Department of Surgical Diseases № 1, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University
Published: March 2020

Objective: Improving the results of treatment of patients with liver echinococcosis by using minimally invasive technology Methods: The results of the examination and treatment of 23 patients with liver echinococcosis are presented. There were 15 women (65%), and 8 men (35%) aged from 24 to 83 years. Depending on the peculiarities of the clinical situation, 2 options for surgical treatment were used: 1) puncturing and drainage of the cystic cavity under ultrasound control; 2) opening and processing of the cystic cavity using laparoscopic techniques Results: Laparoscopic echinococcectomy was performed in 13 (56%) patients, puncture and drainage of the echinococcus cyst under ultrasound control – 10 (44%) patients. The postoperative period was much easier after minimally invasive interventions for liver echinococcosis. Cystobiliary fistulae were observed in 3 cases, which required additional transfistula medical interventions. In 2 more cases after puncture-draining interventions under ultrasound control, the suppurations of the residual cavity are marked with the increase of the next day of its size in comparison with the initial that has demanded re-drainage. Conclusion: Minimally invasive methods of echinococcectomy using laparoscopic techniques and the transcutaneous removal of an echinococcal cyst under ultrasound control are low-traumatic procedures and can be an alternative to open surgical interventions. This helps to reduce the frequency of postoperative complications, especially in persons of the elderly and old ages with concomitant diseases. Keywords: Liver echinococcosis, minimally invasive technologies, laparoscopy, percutaneous removal, cystic cavity, transfistula interventions.
JOURNAL OF «AVICENNA BULLETIN» – 20 YEARS
Authors:   Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Gulov Mahmadshoh Kurbonalievich , Baratov Alisher Kenjaevich
Published: March 2020

The article, devoted to the 20th anniversary of the journal “Avicenna Bulletin”, reflects the historical background of its creation, tells about the contribution of those scientists who were in the first series of the journal. Information on the main stages of the formation of Avicenna Bulletin is given. In 1999, the journal was registered by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan (No. 464 of January 5, 1999) and re-registered on 12.11.2018, No. 084/97. Since 2003, the journal has been included in the “List ...” of the Higher Attestation Commission of Russia. Since 2008, Avicenna Bulletin has been presented in the Russian Scientific Citation Index (RSCI). It should be noted that the journal’s two-year impact factor increased from 0.02 in 2013 to 0.453 by 2018, i.e. 22 times, and the growth of the five-year impact factor during the same period amounted from 0.024 to 0.320, i.e. 13 times. In 2009, the journal was assigned the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN). During 20 years of its existence on the pages of Avicenna Bulletin were published 1641 articles including 1343 works submitted by Tajik researchers and 298 articles by foreign scientists. In 2017, Avicenna Bulletin joined the Publishers International Linking Association (PILA), and each article is assigned a unique identification number – DOI (Digital Object Identifier). To date, Avicenna’s Bulletin adheres to the “Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals” formulated by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), as well as the provisions developed and approved by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). In the year of its anniversary, Avicenna Bulletin will continue the glorious traditions based on the principles of objectivity, transparency, goodwill, demanding, and ethics, and will also intensify efforts to improve its internal and external content. Keywords: Peer-reviewed journal, editorial ethics, Russian Index of Scientific Citation, ISSN, ICMJE, COPE , PILA , DOI.
APPLICATION OF GASTROENTEROLOGICAL QUESTIONNAIRE GSRS IN DIAGNOSTICS OF GASTROINTESTINAL DYSFUNCTION IN LATE ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH ARTHROSIS ON THE DIABETES BACKGROUND
Authors:   Novosibirsk Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after Ya.L. Tsivyan, Kirilina Svetlana Ivanovna , Sirota Vadim Sergeevich ,   Novosibirsk Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after Ya.L. Tsivyan, Sirota Galina Gennadyevna ,   Novosibirsk Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after Ya.L. Tsivyan, Ayrumyan Viktoriya Arturovna ,   Novosibirsk Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after Ya.L. Tsivyan
Published: March 2020

Objective: To evaluate the results of the GSRS gastroenterological questionnaire as an express test in identifying gastrointestinal dysfunction in patients over 75 years old who have been taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with coxarthrosis and gonarthrosis in the presence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: Assessment of the severity of gastroenterological complaints carried out with the help of the GSRS questionnaire of quality of life in 100 patients over 75 with coxarthrosis and gonarthrosis. Group I included 60 patients with a concomitant of T2DM; group II included 40 patients without diabetes. Results: The statement and analysis of general clinical data in groups allowed to calculate the frequency of clinical manifestations of gastroenterological syndromes and their average numerical score on the GSRS questionnaire. The average total survey score was significantly higher in the group of patients with coxarthrosis and gonarthrosis on the background of T2DM. Constipation, reflux, and dyspeptic syndromes were not identical in both groups and had statistically significant differences. Confirmed more pronounced violations of motor-evacuation function (MEF) of the gastrointestinal tract in a group of patients with coxarthrosis and gonarthrosis on the background of T2DM. Conclusion: In order to prevent hypo- or hyperglycemic states in the perioperative period in patients with coxarthrosis and gonarthrosis, it is advisable to use the GSRS gastroenterological quality of life questionnaire, which allows identifying oppression of the MEF of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with coxarthrosis and gonarthrosis and concomitant of T2DM who take long term receiving NSAIDs have a more pronounced dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract. Keywords: Late elderly , coxarthrosis , gonarthrosis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, GSRS questionnaire, gastrointestinal motor-evacuation function violations.
CONDITION OF LIPID PEROXIDATION AND ANTIOXIDANT SYSTEM IN CHILDREN WITH SCARLET FEVER
Authors:   Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Khodzhaeva Nigina Murodovna , Saburova Anna Mukhammadievna ,   Department of Biochemistry, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Boboeva Zukhro Raufovna ,   Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University
Published: March 2020

Objective: To study the state of lipid peroxidation (LPO) and the antioxidant system in children with scarlet fever Methods: The main group consisted of 15 patients with scarlet fever, aged from 7 months to 14 years old, in the inpatient treatment of children’s infectious wards of the Dushanbe City Medical Center for 2017-2018. The patients were separated by the severity of the disease: the medium heavy form – 6 (40%) and the severe form – 9 (60%). The control group consisted of 15 healthy children of the same age. The levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), ascorbic acid (AA) in serum were determined. Results: The obtained data testify to deep violations of the system of LPO, what is confirmed by a reliable increase in its metabolites, in particular, MDA in the blood serum of sick children with scarlet fever. Thus, in the acute period of the disease, a significant increase in the level of MDA was observed with the medium heavy form (2.51±0.64 μmol/l) and the severe form (3.41±0.36 μmol/l) compared with the control group (1.21±0.05 µmol/l). Compared with the control group (17.62±1.13 c.u./l), the SOD level in the serum was reduced in the acute period with medium and severe forms of the disease 1.6 and 2 times, respectively, and the level of ascorbic acid compared to with the control group (79.42±4.51 mmol/l) was reduced with medium heavy and severe forms of the disease, respectively, to 41.32±5.03 mmol/l (p1 < 0.01) and 37.83±3.54 mmol/l (p1 <0.001). Conclusion: So scarlet fever in children, depends on the period and severity of the disease, develops elevated peroxidation, and adequately to the level of LPO, reduced activity of antioxidant enzymes that require the conduct corrective therapy Keywords: Scarlet fever, lipid peroxidation, antioxidant system, children.
STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION ASSOCIATED WITH TUBERCULOSIS
Authors:   Department of Therapy, International High School of Medicine, Kim Tatyana Mironovna , Chubakov Tulegen Chubakovich ,   Kyrgyz State Medical Institute of Retraining and Continuous Medical Education, Toktogonova Atyrkul Akmatbekovna ,   National Center for Phthisiology, Dushimbekova Kaldygul Akhatovna ,   Department of Phthisiopulmonology, Kyrgyz State Medical Institute of Retraining and Continuous Medical Education
Published: March 2020

Objective: To study the impact of stigma and discrimination associated with tuberculosis in the Kyrgyz Republic. Methods: The analysis of 135 questionnaires from patients with newly diagnosed tuberculosis respiratory organs being under the supporting phase of anti-tuberculosis treatment from 2012 to 2015. Among the respondents, there were 81 men, 54 women. Results: The average age of the patients was 36.9±3.7 years. It was found that only 12.6±2.9% of respondents noted that they did not experience any fear, anxiety due to the fact that they were diagnosed tuberculosis: this indicator was detected in 14.8±3.9% men and 9.3±3.9% of women. “The fear of infecting the family with tuberculosis”, is the most common among all identified fears, this was the case in 71.1% of patients. Each fourth respondent answered that he was hiding the diseases from friends, colleagues, neighbors. Almost as many patients indicated that they were isolated from other family members – 23.5±4.7% of men and 18.5±5.3% of women. A small part of respondents was condemned by family members and neighbors, this was observed in 4.9±2.4% of men and 3.7±2.6% of women. Women more often than men refused to communicate with family members due to illness. Conclusion: Currently, there is a high level of stigma associated with tuberculosis in the Kyrgyz Republic. One of the reasons for this phenomenon is low sanitary literacy of the population. In order to reduce the impact of the stigma associated with tuberculosis, increase the influencing of new cases of tuberculosis, reducing the timing of diagnosis must raise the level of knowledge about tuberculosis, and to increase the importance of family support in the fight against the disease among the population. Keywords: Tuberculosis, stigma, discrimination, gender inequality, drug-resistant tuberculosis.
The Role of Prosecutor in Criminal Procedure of Vietnam and Japan
Authors: Yen Nguyen Hai
Published: March 2020

This article discusses the differences between the prosecutors in the criminal system of Vietnam and Japan in the enforcement of the prosecution right and the activities in the process of resolving criminal cases. At the same time, the cause of the legal history, as well as the organizational model between the two criminal justice systems that led to the differences of these two subjects of the two systems is also mentioned. The article aims to contribute to comparative research between Vietnam and Japan in the field of criminal procedure law and play as reference material in the research and learning process.

Keywords: Prosecutor, criminal procedure, Japan.

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THE INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP STYLE, TEAM COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, AND COMPENSATION TOWARDS WORKING MOTIVATION OF THE HARBOURMASTER EMPLOYEES IN TANJUNG PERAK HEAD OFFICE
Authors: Setiyanto Ari , Pamuji Eko
Published: March 2020

This study aims to determine and analyze the influence of leadership style, teamwork, communication, and compensation to employee work motivation. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling. Based on calculations using the Slovin formula, samples were 142 respondents. Data analysis techniques used multiple linear regression, F test, and t test. Based on the results of the study note that the leadership style, teamwork, communication, and compensation simultaneously affect work motivation as evidenced by the results of the F test which shows the significance value is smaller than 0,05 which is equal to 0,000. Leadership style, teamwork, communication, and compensation partially affect work motivation as evidenced by the results of the t test that shows the significance value of leadership style, teamwork, communication, and compensation smaller than 0,05, namely leadership style by 0,005, teamwork by 0,000, communication by 0,002, and compensation by 0,007. Teamwork has a dominant effect on work motivation as evidenced by the results of the t test which shows the significance value of teamwork is smaller than the value of the other independent variables which is equal to 0,000.
The use of an adaptive mesh based on a quad tree for modeling the final state of a quantum field system under pulsed external action
Authors: Панферов Анатолий Дмитриевич , Маханьков Алексей Владимирович , Трунов Александр Алексеевич
Published: March 2020

Успешность использования математических моделей, определяющих поведение квантово-полевых систем в параметрических пространствах, критически зависит от уровня оптимизации процедуры получения решения. В работе рассматривается задача вычисления плотности носителей, возникающих в графене в результате действия импульсного электрического поля. Основой модели является система кинетических уравнений, обеспечивающих вычисление остаточной функции распределения. Её интегрирование по импульсному пространству даёт искомую плотность носителей. Проблема заключается в высокой вычислительной сложности покрытия импульсного пространства равномерной сеткой, обеспечивающей точное вычисление плотности для различных параметров импульса поля. При этом модель не содержит критериев определения удовлетворительных параметров сетки. В работе предложена и реализована процедура построения адаптивной сетки в форме квадродерева, имеющего переменный размер покрывающих квадратов. Построение реализовано в форме итерационной процедуры, совмещенной с процессом вычисления значений функции распределения.
Israel, Palestine, and Apartheid
Authors: Greenstein Ran
Published: March 2020

The term Apartheid was coined to describe the system of segregation, practiced for many years in South Africa. However the 2002 Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court omitted all references to South Africa in its definition of ‘the crime of apartheid’ and the term is now defined globally as a crime against humanity. This article explores the similarities and differences between the now abandoned practice of apartheid in South Africa and the current apartheid policies of Israel, highlighting the need to differentiate between Israel proper (within its pre-1967 boundaries), Greater Israel (within the post-1967 boundaries), and Greater Palestine. Whereas Israel claims it offers democratic rights for all its citizens, all seven pillars of apartheid can be shown to exist in the occupied territories, where the Israeli regime is the sole authority, leaving the Palestinian Authority powerless. The article details how the influx of the different immigrant communities to Israel has disenfranchised the Palestinians from their land. It provides a new definition for the policies practiced, and the many ways in which Israel dictates to the lives of the Palestinians, as “Apartheid of a special type”. It concludes with a proposal to support the policy of bi-nationalism, as stated in in the Haifa Declaration of 2007, which calls for a “change in the definition of the State of Israel from a Jewish state to a democratic state established on national and civil equality between the two national groups, and enshrining the principles of banning discrimination and of equality between all of its citizens and residents.”
The Impact of Renewable Energy Investment on Economic Growth
Authors: AlDarraji Harith Hadi Mohammed , Bakir Amir
Published: March 2020

The study aimed to define and assess the impact of renewable energy on economic growth. It used panel data for 18 countries during the period 2008-2015. The FMOLS econometric technicality was used to estimate the relevant relations between the independent variables, namely; renewable energy, capital, labor and trade openness and the dependent variable, real GDP per capita. The study found that renewable energy affects economic growth positively, however, the elasticity was highly inelastic. Also, the study found positive and significant relationships between economic growth and the other three independent variables with inelastic elasticities.
The study concluded that countries should be encouraged to invest in renewable energy and gradually decrease their dependence on conventional energy. Also, it highly recommended to remove all obstacles facing the development of renewable energy.
Activation and Functionalization of C–C σ-Bonds of Alkylidene Cyclopropanes at Main Group Centers
Authors: Crimmin Mark , Kong Richard Y
Published: March 2020

Aluminum(I) and magnesium(I) compounds are reported for the C–C s-bond activation of strained alkylidene cyclopropanes. These reactions result in the formal addition of the C–C s-bond to main group center either at a single site (Al) or across a metal–metal bond (Mg–Mg). Mechanistic studies suggest that rather than occurring by a concerted oxidative addition, these reactions involve stepwise processes in which substrate binding to the main group metal acts as a precursor to a- or b-alkyl migration steps that break the C–C s-bond. This mechanistic understanding is used to develop the magnesium-catalyzed hydrosilylation of the C–C s-bonds of alkylidene cyclopropanes.
Grand canonical rate theory for electrochemical and electrocatalytic systems I: General formulation and proton-coupled electron transfer reactions
Authors: Melander Marko
Published: March 2020

A generally valid rate theory at fixed potentials is developed to treat electrochemical and electrocatalytic potential-dependent electron, proton, and proton-coupled electron reactions. Both classical and quantum reactions are treated. The applicability and new information obtained from the theory is demonstrated for the gold catalyzed acidic Volmer reaction.
Imagined Urban Gardens, Rodman Hall Art Centre
Authors: Artists Multiple , Magazzeni With Carina
Published: March 2020

Catalogue of exhibition Imaginary Urban Gardens at Rodman Hall Art Centre, Brock University (2020).

Curators Catherine Parayre and Shawn Serfas

With an essay by Carina Magazzeni
Crisscross
Authors: Artists Multiple
Published: March 2020

Catalogue of exhibition Crisscross, Art Gallery, Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts at Brock University, St. Catharines, ON (2020)

Curators Catherine Parayre and Shawn Serfas
Translations
Authors: Translators Multiple
Published: March 2020

Translations of poems in French, German, Italian and Spanish into English.
广西民歌传承与学校音乐教育个案研究
Authors: 黄 重宁
Published: March 2020

广西民歌是中国民间艺术文化当中的重要组成部分，拥有重要的艺术文化价值，但是在飞速发展的时代当中，广西民歌的传承和发展遇到了一些问题。当代中学音乐教育有必要让祖国未来的人才们了解这些珍贵的民间艺术，为其传承发展做出贡献。论文先分析了广西民歌传承的必要性和意义，再从中学音乐教育出发，分析广西民歌的传承目的，最后结合实际案例分析学校音乐教育中传承广西民歌的策略和措施。
浅谈城步历代“将军”文化的核心价值
Authors: 杨 凯焱 , 吴 扬勋 , 杨 玉华
Published: March 2020

一步之城何所傲，历代英烈育后人。探寻城步英雄源头，叱咤疆场的风云人物将城步衬托为一块育人的宝地，清道光《宝庆府志》记：城步山峭多石，气象雄伟，历代名将辈出，宋有精忠报国将军杨再兴，元有爱国将领杨完者杨氏九将，明有蓝玉、沐英、杨洪父子，清朝有孟光爵、龚继昌都尉、总兵等丰功伟绩照耀宇合。