bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Utility of New Biomarker-based Predictive Model for Clinical Outcomes Among ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients
Authors: Petyunina Olga V. , Kopytsya Mykola P. , Berezin Alexander E.
Published: June 2020

Aim:

To determine the discriminative potency of score to prognosticate poor clinical outcomes in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) patients.

Methods:

From the entire population of STEMI (n=268), we enrolled 177 individuals with acute STEMI who underwent complete revascularization with primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Clinical assessment, echocardiography, Doppler, and biomarkers’ measure were performed at baseline.

Results:

Combined endpoint (Major Cardiovascular Events - MACEs [composite of cardiovascular death, recurrent myocardial infarction, newly diagnosed Heart Failure] and hospitalization) was determined in 75 patients with acute STEMI population (40.6%). Newly onset heart failure (HF) was reported in 46 patients (26.0%), Cardiovascular (CV) death occurred in 12 patients (6.8%), MACEs were determined in 58 patients (32.8%), and recurrent hospitalization due to CV reasons was found in 17 (9.6%). The conventional risk predictive models were engineered by a combination of TIMI risk score +acute HF Killip class ≥ II + the levels of NT-pro brain natriuretic peptide > 300 pg / mL and troponin >0.05 ng/mL. We developed a new predictive model based on the presentation of T786С genotype of endothelial NO syntase gene (rs 2070744), А1166С in angiotensin-ІІ receptor-1 gene (rs5186) and serum levels of soluble suppressor tumorigenicity ≥35 pg/mL, vascular endothelial growth factor ≤172 pg/mL and macrophage inhibitory factor ≥2792.7 pg/mL. STEMI patients who had >5 score points demonstrated significantly worse prognosis than those who had ≤5 score points.

Conclusion:

Here we have reported that a new original predictive model is better than a conventional model in discriminative ability to predict combined clinical outcome in STEMI patients.
Understanding Mass Persuasion and Propaganda in Malaysian Newspaper Crime Images using the Model of Jowet and Donnell Model
Authors: Zahari Farihan , Alias Aidah , Azahari Mustaffa Halabi
Published: June 2020

Propaganda and persuasion are synonymous with media at present, a form of communication that used and found in the media: television, internet, radio, newspapers, magazines, and so on. This research focuses on Crime Image in Malaysian Primetime Newspaper. This paper's objective is to understand the Mass Persuasion and propaganda in Malaysian Newspaper: Crime images by using the Jowett and Donnell models as a guideline. Persuasion and propaganda are two essential elements in a criminal image that is displayed in the newspaper as can to attract the attention and interest of society and its general readers. In conclusion; this paper is to gather information and to understand the Mass Persuasion and propaganda in Malaysian Newspaper: Crime images by using the Jowett and Donnell models as a guideline.   
Keywords: Mass Persuasion, Propaganda, Crime Image, Jowett and Donnell Model.   
eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.   DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5iSI1.2310
Kliničke i biokemijske značajke pretilosti u pacijenata sa shizofrenijom
Authors: Nadalin Sergej , Rebić Jelena , Buretić-Tomljanović Alena , Karlović Dalibor , Peitl Vjekoslav , Šendula Jengić Vesna , Ilinović Kristina , Ružić Klementina
Published: June 2020

Cilj: Istražili smo povezanost pojave pretilosti s kliničkim značajkama shizofrenije, poput dobi, trajanja bolesti, dobi nastupa bolesti, ovisnosti o pušenju i težine simptoma ocjenske ljestvice PANSS-a (engl. Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale – PANSS). Također smo testirali doprinos pretilosti biokemijskim parametrima: koncentracijama ukupnog kolesterola, LDL kolesterola (engl. low density lipoprotein cholesterol), HDL kolesterola (engl. high density lipoprotein cholesterol), triglicerida i glukoze u plazmi. Ispitanici i metode: U istraživanju su sudjelovala 142 kronična pacijenta sa shizofrenijom. Pretilim pacijentima smatrani su oni s vrijednostima indeksa tjelesne mase (ITM) > 30, dok su pacijenti s normalnom tjelesnom masom (ITM: 20 – 25) i pacijenti s prekomjernom tjelesnom masom (ITM: 25 – 30) klasificirani u nepretile. Rezultati: Nije uočena statistički značajna povezanost pretilosti s kliničkim značajkama (P > 0,05). Koncentracije ukupnog kolesterola i LDL kolesterola bile su značajno više u pretilih pacijentica u odnosu na nepretile pacijentice, dok su značajno više vrijednosti triglicerida uočene kod pretilih u odnosu na nepretile ispitanike oba spola (P < 0,05). Ipak, samo se trajanje bolesti pokazalo značajnim prediktorom vrijednosti triglicerida u pacijentica, dok je učinak pretilosti ostao izvan statističke značajnosti (P > 0.05). Pojava pretilosti opisuje približno 8,3 % varijabilnosti koncentracija triglicerida u muškaraca te 9,6 % i 13,8 % varijabilnosti koncentracija ukupnog kolesterola i LDL kolesterola u žena. Zaključak: Pretilost pridonosi isključivo biokemijskim parametrima u pacijenata sa shizofrenijom. U muškaraca determinira vrijednosti triglicerida, a u žena koncentracije ukupnog kolesterola i LDL kolesterola te opisuje približno 8,3 – 13,8 % varijabilnosti njihove koncentracije.
Kognitivno-bihevioralna terapija djeteta sa selektivnim mutizmom
Authors: Kordić Ana , Sfeci Daria , Slavčić Lea , Paradžik Ljubica
Published: June 2020

Cilj: U ovoj studiji slučaja bit će predstavljen kognitivno-bihevioralni tretman djeteta s dijagnozom selektivnog mutizma, uz naglasak na važnosti multidisciplinarnog pristupa te važnosti uloge roditelja kao koterapeuta u procesu tretmana. Prikaz slučaja: Dječak u dobi od 6 godina i 8 mjeseci dolazi na prvu psihijatrijsku procjenu u Psihijatrijsku bolnicu za djecu i mladež u Zagrebu u pratnji roditelja, a po preporuci pedijatra. Prema navodima roditelja dječak je prije 5 mjeseci prestao komunicirati s vršnjacima, kao i s odraslima izvan obitelji. Dječak ne ide na dječje rođendane niti kod prijatelja na igru te zahtijeva stalnu prisutnost roditelja. Roditelji smatraju kako je okidač za prekid verbalne komunikacije bila hospitalizacija dječaka zbog drugih zdravstvenih problema, zbog čega je neko vrijeme bio odvojen od roditelja. Nakon multidisciplinarne obrade dječak je uključen u kontinuirani tretman psihologa i logopeda. Psihološki tretman odvijao se kroz godinu i pol dana, u ukupnom trajanju od 28 susreta, a dječak je za to vrijeme napredovao od toga da može razgovarati isključivo s bliskim članovima obitelji, do toga da može komunicirati s raznim ljudima izvan obiteljskog okruženja te bez teškoća funkcionirati u školi. Zaključak: Ovaj prikaz slučaja ukazuje na efikasnost kognitivno-bihevioralne terapije u tretmanu anksioznih poremećaja, što je u skladu s relevantnim znanstvenim istraživanjima. Pritom je stavljen naglasak na važnost multidisciplinarnog pristupa u interakciji između terapeuta, roditelja, škole te ostalih važnih sudionika u djetetovu okruženju.
A Scoping Review of Interventions Aimed at Improving Knowledge, Detection Practices and Management of Dementia among Health Professionals (Preprint)
Authors:   Krishna Prasad Pathak,   Anthony Montgomery Jude,   Hui-Chen (Rita) Chang
Published: June 2020

BACKGROUND

Health professionals (HPs) play a key role in dementia management and detection. However, there is a gap in the literature as to what represents best practice with regard to educating HPs to improve their dementia detection practices and management. The objective of this scoping review is to synthesize the aggregated studies aimed at improving health care knowledge, detection practices and management of dementia among HPs.

OBJECTIVE

To synthesize the aggregated studies aimed at improving health care knowledge, detection practices and management of dementia among HPs by the intervention program

METHODS

We searched electronically published relevant articles with inclusion criteria; (1) intervention studies aimed at improving HPs practices concerning dementia care and (2) educational interventions focused on nurses and doctors’ knowledge, detection practice and management of dementia. Twenty-five articles fit the inclusion criteria.

RESULTS

Collaborative programs of practice based workshops, interactive learning activities with community and multi-faced educational program were the most effective.

CONCLUSIONS

HPs should be supported to improve their knowledge, tackle behavioural problems associated with dementia, be made aware of services and be enabled to engage in more early diagnosis.

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Pemantauan gizi dengan SMS reminder efektif meningkatkan kepatuhan diet pasien hemodialisis
Authors: Widiany Fery Lusviana , Afriani Yuni
Published: June 2020

Nutritional monitoring with SMS reminder is effective to increase the dietary compliance of hemodialysis patientsBackground: Patients with routine hemodialysis are at risk of malnutrition, inadequate intake of protein, hypoalbuminemia, gastrointestinal disorders. One of the factors affecting dietary compliance is knowledge so that the education and nutrition monitoring on an ongoing basis is necessary. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of nutrition monitoring with SMS reminders on dietary compliance of hemodialysis patients.Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study that involved 30 regular hemodialysis patients, divided into two groups. The inclusion criteria were aged >18 years, willing to become respondent and following the procedure, have a handphone, able to read and write. Patients with anasarca edema and complications of malignancy disease were excluded. The independent variable is nutritional monitoring with SMS reminders, while the dependent variable is dietary compliance. Data were statistically analyzed using the Chi-Square test and multiple logistic regression test. Results: Statistical analysis showed that nutritional monitoring with SMS reminder effectively influences the compliance on the consumption of energy (p=0.011, RR=2.750), fluid (p=0.014, RR=2.000), and potassium (p=0.011, RR=2.750). The compliance on the consumption of fluid is the most dominant factor affected by nutrition monitoring with SMS reminders given (B=3.676, p=0.02).Conclusions: Nutritional monitoring with SMS reminders is effective to increase the dietary compliance of hemodialysis patients.
Pola konsumsi atlet sepakbola remaja di Indonesia
Authors: Penggalih Mirza Hapsari Sakti Titis , Juffrie Mohammad , Sudargo Toto , Sofro Zaenal Muttaqien
Published: June 2020

Consumsion pattern of football athlete in IndonesiaBackground: Some early research shows that nutrition in adolescent soccer athlete is still less than the recommended requirements. In Indonesia itself is still lack of studies that describe the pattern of consumption of teenage football athlete.Objective: Describe the consumption pattern in Indonesia teenage football athlete.Method: is study is an observational study at soccer boarding school in Jakarta and Malang. The subjects involved 131 athletes with age 15-19 year. This research conduct on February – May 2016. Researchers examined the intake of food the subject inside the hostel and outside the hostel with 3x24 hour food recall and semi quantitative food frequencies method. Fulfillment nutrient intake of the subject compared with the standard requirements Nutrition Adequacy Score ( AKG 2013) according to age groups.Results: The intake of macro nutrients include energy and carbohydrate was significantly lower than recommendation (p <0.000), whereas protein intake beyond the amount recommended (p <0.000). A total of 33.6% of the subjects taking the supplement with varying types. Types of supplements most consumed supplements vitargo electrolyte (18 people), followed by multivitamins and vitamin C (15 people), calcium (13 people), and herbal supplements (9 people).Conclusion: The consumption pattern teenage soccer athletes for energy and carbohydrate nutrition recommendations do not meet the standards when compared with the needs and AKG 2013. Provision of education needs to be done to improve intake patterns athletes, so the nutritional needs can be met to get the physical quality and the best performance.
The effect of lesser yam based cookies on fasting glucagon-like peptide 1, appetite, and dietary intake in overweight/obese with ad libitum diet
Authors: Muhammad Harry Freitag Luglio , Fitria Annisa Lailatul , Kusumawardhani Dewi Ayu , Amalia Rinta , Hapsari Desy Dwi , Susilowati Rina , Sunarti Sunarti
Published: June 2020

Background: Appetite and dietary intake have been associated with obesity and successfulness of weight loss in obese individuals. Glucagon-like peptide 1 is a gut-derived neuropeptide that is produced as a response to dietary intake and associated with appetite. It has been investigated that prebiotic can induce GLP-1 production in animal models and humans. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of lesser yam based cookies on fasting GLP-1 plasma, appetite, and dietary intake. Methods: An experimental study was conducted on 15 overweight/obese individuals using cookies made with lesser yam flour for 6 weeks. Fasting GLP-1 level, dietary intake, and appetite were measured before and after the intervention. Dietary intake was recorded using a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire and appetite was measured using a visual analog scale. Results: After the intervention, the dietary intake includes total energy (p=0,013), protein (p=0,004) and carbohydrate (p=0,02) were significantly reduced. Based on paired t-test that was done in each time point, after the intervention subjects had lower hunger feeling and higher satiety especially at 4 (p=0,039) and 3 (p=0,039) hours after breakfast, respectively. Fasting GLP-1 plasma level was not changed after the intervention (p>0,05). There is no correlation between GLP-1 and dietary intake as well as appetite. Conclusions: We concluded that lesser yam based cookies were able to reduce dietary intake and hunger as well as increase fullness. The fasting GLP-1 concentration did not change after the intervention this was not associated with changes in satiety, fullness, desire to eat, or energy intake.
Comparative Reading of Motherhood Identities in East African and Indonesian Literature
Authors: Elias Stanley
Published: June 2020

The study comparatively examines the representation of motherhood identities and the trauma of being childless to women in African and Indonesian literary texts namely Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s Secret Lives and other Stories, Elieshi Lema’s Parched Earth, Ratih Kumala’s Genesis and Iwan Setyawan’s Ibuk. Central to the analysis of this study is the argument that the existing cultural and religious discourses significantly contribute to the ways motherhood identities are construed in the society. Of a particular note, motherhood is argued to be a desired position that every woman wants most and is ready to sacrifice for it. Importantly, marriage, religious orientations and orders of the patriarchy certify motherhood and its related identities in the society. On the other hand, childlessness or failure to bear a male child circumscribe women in reduced forms of their identities and so subjects them to psychological and physical trauma and of course a social stigma.
The Inefficacy of Naming Genocide in Contemporary Southeast Asia
Authors: Pohlman Annie Elizabeth
Published: June 2020

This article examines two cases of ongoing persecution in Southeast Asia and the problems of naming either genocide. Specifically, I discuss the politics of naming the decades’ long persecution of the Rohingya in Burma and West Papuans genocide. Both cases highlight some critical points of contention within the field of genocide studies which revolve around competing conceptions of how and what genocides destroy. Often separated into liberal and post-liberal camps, or those which conceive of genocide as a crime or as a process, these competing views create deep divisions over what cases of mass violence can be named genocide, or not. I take up some of these highly politicized and moralistic debates around the naming of genocide in light of these two contemporary Southeast Asian cases; that of the Rohingya which arguably has been recognised as a case of genocide since the latest wave of violence in 2017; and the case of West Papua, which remains very much at the fringes of genocide studies. I also draw on the work of a range of scholars who question the “effectivity” of naming genocide. I argue that, in these two contemporary Southeast Asian cases, naming (Rohingya) and not-naming (West Papua) cases of ongoing persecution genocide has had little effect whatsoever.
Understanding Secularism and National Identity in French Political Discourses
Authors: Firmonasari Aprilia , Udasmoro Wening , Mastoyo Yohanes Tri
Published: June 2020

The concept of secularism or laicité is expressed in political discourses in various ways by the French presidential candidates in the 2017 campaign. Both candidates, Emmanuel Macron (EM) and Marine Le Pen (MLP) used specific forms and lingual expressions to explain secularism and national identity, especially those related to ‘Islam’, ‘immigration’ and ‘terrorism’. This study uses critical discourse analysis linked to their parties’ ideologies based on identity, activities, goals, norms, and values. In the discourses presented by EM and MLP, Islam is associated with religion, Muslims, jihad, Islamic fundamentalists, the burqa, and secularism. The results of discourse analysis show that EM’s and MLP’s discourses on secularism and Islam are notably different. MLP views secularism in France as being under threat due to external threats, namely immigrants and in particular Muslim immigrants. In contrast, EM views secularism as a concept to support and protect the identity of the nation and to support and to add to the diversity of French culture and identity. The findings of this research is that French concepts of national identities, which is closely related to secularism, correlates to the ideologies of the respective presidential candidates’ parties. The relationships between the parties’ ideologies, national identities, and discourses investigated in this research can be used as a methodology for political discourses, especially French political discourses.
Lifelong Inclusive Education Service System in the Context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Authors: -Xia Feng , -Gu Yongfen , -Huang Meixian
Published: June 2020

Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which is issued by the United Nations in 2015, put forward 17 goals for sustainable development to promote worldwide peace and freedom. Among the 17 goals, one goes to the education vision, stating that “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. This goal further and clearly describes the features of the future education: lifelong, inclusive, fair and high-quality. To make the dream true, every country should rethink the present education service and make reforms based on the national situation. In this context, this paper discusses the direction, construction, objects and layout of a lifelong inclusive education service suitable for present China’s national conditions, in hope of contributing Chinese wisdom to the “Community of shared future for mankind”. It is suggested in this paper that we should give priority to the construction and perfection of the macroscopic system and operating mechanisms for the lifelong inclusive education service in consideration of input and output efficiency; that we should update our mind and think of the education from a new perspective, that is, regard the lifelong inclusive education service as part of public service for all the people; that we should provide suitable education service for all students, regardless of age, race, disability, gender and wealth; that we should design and implement the educational projects reasonably and scientifically in order to better realize the goal.
CASSIA FISTULA: BOTANY, PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL LEVERAGES-A REVIEW
Authors: SANORIA SHIKHA , QADRIE ZULFKAR LATIEF , GAUTAM SURYA PRAKASH , BARWAL AMIT
Published: June 2020

Cassia fistula Linn. is also called a “golden shower”. It is aboriginal to India, Sri Lanka and diffused in various countries, including Mexico, China, Mauritius, East Africa, South Africa, and West Indies. Plant and its parts, such as bark, fruit, leaves, and seeds, are used traditionally to cure diseases. Traditionally the plant possesses hepatoprotective, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, leukotriene inhibition, antitussive activity, antioxidant, wound healing, hypo-lipidemia, anticancer, antidiabetic, central nervous system activity, antiulcer, antibacterial, antifertility, larvicidal and ovicidal, antifeedant, laxative, anti-epileptic, antimicrobial, urease inhibition, antifungal, anti-tobacco mosaic virus activities. The review contains botanical information, constituents and pharmacological leverages of the plant. The review draws attention towards the traditional, phytochemical and pharmacological knowledge accessible on Cassia fistula Linn, which would be beneficial for research scholars to develop novel chemical entities. This review article is written after studying most of the journal’s articles, which were published between 1998 to 2019.
A REVIEW ON PYRAZOLINE DERIVATIVES AS ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT
Authors: JAIN SARAS KUMAR , SINGHAL ROHIT
Published: June 2020

At present, there is a lot of research about the pyrazoline heterocyclic compound, its ring structure is being changed and new derivatives are being made, many of which have antimicrobial activity over the derivatives. Pyrazoline is the five-member heterocyclic ring which have two N atoms in nearby position and contains two endocyclic double bonds. Noteworthy consideration has been concentrated on pyrazolines and pyrazoline derivative due to their important pharmacological action. Some replaced pyrazolines have been stated near retain particular important pharmacological actions as antimicrobial, antifungal, antineoplastic, antidepressant, insecticidal, anticonvulsant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antitumor properties.
The THE SPECTRUM OF OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS ON HIGHLY ACTIVE ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY AT MERPATI CLINIC, BALI, INDONESIA: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: JOENPUTRI NOVIANA , SURYANA KETUT
Published: June 2020

Objective: Infections contributed to higher morbidity and mortality in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in both developed and developing countries. This study aimed to describe the spectrum of opportunistic infections (OIs) and associated factors among PLWHA on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) at Merpati Clinic, Wangaya Regional General Hospital in Denpasar, Bali.

Methods: This was a retrospective study. All of PLWHA, who still receiving HAART at Merpati Clinic from January 2018 to January 2020, who met inclusion and exclusion criteria, were included as subjects in this study. All data were collected through a review of the complete medical record of patients.

Results: The prevalence of OIs in this study was 43.4%. Most PLWHA who experienced OIs were male (68.8%), age ≤40 y old with a median of age 36 y old, educational status senior high school (57.7%), married (62.1%), employed (89.7%), CD4 cell count ≥ 200 cells/µl (67.6%) and transmission route of HIV non-Intravenous (IV) drug user (99.2%). Sex, age, marital status, and CD4 cell count were significantly associated with OIs, p=0.000, p=0.005, p=0.005, and p=0.000, respectively.

Conclusion: The commonest OI in this study was pulmonary tuberculosis. The presence of OIs was associated with sex, age of HIV diagnosis, marital status, and CD4 cell count. With the knowledge of OIs spectrum, clinicians are expected to be able to prevent, diagnose and treat OIs promptly to decrease the morbidity and mortality caused by OIs efficiently.
ANALYSIS OF ADVERSE DRUG EVENTS REPORTED AT PERIPHERAL ADR MONITORING CENTRE IN GUJARAT
Authors: RHYTHM  , GOR ALPA PRAGNESH , GAJJAR BHARAT , DALWADI ZALAK , GOYAL ANJALI
Published: June 2020

Objective: Hospital-based ADR (Adverse drug reaction) monitoring and reporting programmes are useful for identifying and minimizing preventable ADRs and may enhance the ability of prescribers to manage ADRs more effectively. The objective of this study was to evaluate and analyze the spontaneously reported adverse drug events from various departments of Shree Krishna Hospital, Karamsad.

Methods: This was a retrospective study and data was analyzed for adverse drug events reported during the period of April 2018 to March 2019 from various departments of Shree Krishna Hospital, Karamsad. Analysis was done on the basis of the demographic profile of patients, health care professionals who have reported and drugs causing ADRs, with their causality assessment using WHO probability scale.

Results: Out of 36 patients, 20 (55.55%) were males and 16 (44.44%) were females. Antibiotics were the most common culprit group of drugs for reported ADRs in 21 patients. The number of ADRS related to the skin was 21 (58.33%) followed by GIT 11 (30.55%), cardiovascular 2(5.55%) and neuronal 2(5.55%). According to WHO causality assessment scale 01 (2.77%) of the suspected ADR was certain, 27(75%) were probable and 8 (22.22%) were possible.

Conclusion: Our study concluded that the most commonly reported ADRs were dermatological reactions like itching and rashes. Antimicrobials were the most common drug group involved in causing ADRs. Even though there were continuous efforts for adverse drug event reporting awareness, still there is need to sensitize health care professionals to improve reporting.
Efecto de un complejo multienzimático y un probiótico en gallinas de postura alimentadas con dietas sorgo-soya-canola
Authors: Juárez Morales Pedro , Cortes Cuevas Arturo , Arce Menocal José , Del Río García Juan Carlos , Gómez Verduzco Gabriela , Ávila González Ernesto
Published: June 2020

Se realizó un estudio con la finalidad de evaluar los parámetros productivos, concentraciones de IgA secretora intestinal, colesterol, LDL, HDL en suero, de gallinas de postura alimentadas con dietas sorgo + soya + canola con menor contenido de nutrientes adicionadas con un complejo multienzimático (proteasas, amilasas y xilanasas) y un probiótico (Bacillus subtilis). Se emplearon 180 gallinas Bovans White de 42 a 54 semanas de edad distribuidas en un diseño completamente al azar, con 3 tratamientos: 1) dieta testigo, 2) dieta reducida en energía metabolizable (50 kcal/kg y 2% de proteína y aminoácidos metionina y lisina) + enzimas, 3) dieta 2 + probiótico. Para los resultados de rendimiento productivo existió diferencia (P<0.05) en el peso de huevo con menor peso el tratamiento 2, pero con la adición de enzimas y probióticos, se incrementó. Para las variables inmunidad humoral, colesterol, LDL y HDL, no se observó diferencia estadística (P>0.05) entre tratamientos. Se puede concluir que la inclusión de enzimas y probiótico permitió reducir nutrientes (EM, proteína y aminoácidos lisina y metionina) con resultados similares en parámetros productivos respecto a la dieta testigo, y sin cambios en inmunidad intestinal, niveles de colesterol, lipoproteínas de alta y baja densidad en gallinas Bovans White.
Eficacia de la ivermectina para el control de nematodos gastrointestinales en burros (Equus asinus) en el altiplano mexicano
Authors: Galicia-Velázquez Guadalupe , Villarreal-Nieto Arturo , Guerrero-Molina Cristina , Martínez-Ortiz-de-Montellano Cintli
Published: June 2020

El burro se ha empleado como animal de trabajo durante siglos y el 96% de la población mundial se encuentra en países en desarrollo. Los nematodos gastrointestinales con Resistencia Antihelmíntica (RAH) son el problema parasitario más grave de los équidos.Este estudio analiza el fenómeno de RAH a la ivermectina (IVM) en burros y se consideran umbrales económicos con la evaluación de las prácticas por parte de los propietarios a través de encuestas.Con 53 burros del Altiplano Mexicano, el experimento se dividió en dos etapas: 1) en 53 animales se determinaron umbrales económicos y se formaron los grupos experimentales. 2) se realizó la prueba de la eficacia de la IVM y se establecieron dos grupos experimentales (n=30), grupo tratado y grupo control sin tratamiento. Resultados: el umbral económico de huevos por gramo de heces fue de 600 y el umbral de la condición corporal (CC) del 91% de los animales fue aceptable (2.5 a 3.5). A mayor CC, la descarga de huevos obtenida fue menor (p< 0.05). 100 larvas fueron identificadas, el 63% fueron ciatostómidos, el resto fueron grandes estrongílidos.En esta población de nematodos, la eficacia de la IVM fue del 100%.Con las encuestas, el 80% de los propietarios admite utilizar como única estrategia el servicio de los Médicos Veterinarios Zootecnistas voluntarios, el cual consiste en IVM al 1%.La IVM es un recurso todavía valioso y debe utilizarse adecuadamente para evitar RAH. Este es el primer paso para la Desparasitación Selectiva Dirigida en équidos en México.
O impacto de uma Política Pública Educacional no Enade: uma avaliação do FIES
Authors: Costa Ivy Silva , Rodrigues Isabella Stroppa , Silveira Suely De Fátima Ramos , Rodrigues Cristiana Tristão
Published: June 2020

Dada a relevância da temática e da avaliação de programas e políticas públicas, esta pesquisa buscou analisar e mensurar o impacto do Fundo de Financiamento Estudantil (FIES) sobre as notas dos concluintes no Exame Nacional de Desempenho de Estudantes (Enade) no Brasil. A pesquisa adotou um método de avaliação de impacto, conhecido como pareamento, baseado no escore de propensão (propensity score matching), utilizando os microdados da Sinopse Estatística do Enade. Os resultados mostraram que o FIES abrange uma quantidade considerável de estudantes, principalmente que estudaram o ensino médio em escola pública. Também encontrou um impacto positivo do FIES sobre o desempenho dos estudantes no Enade, que permite inferir que, ao acessar o financiamento, mais jovens estão tendo a oportunidade de realizar um curso de nível superior, apresentando bom desempenho escolar, o que pode contribuir para a melhoria pessoal e para alcançar melhores condições sociais no futuro.Palavras-chave: Propensity Score Matching (PSM). Avaliação de impacto. Política pública educacional. FIES. Enade.
Gestão universitária: fatores preponderantes na percepção de representantes das comissões próprias de avaliação em Instituições de Ensino Superior brasileiras
Authors: Hajj Zaina Said El , Costa Barbara Regina Lopes , Araújo Richard Medeiros de
Published: June 2020

O presente estudo teve como objetivo verificar o desempenho das Comissões Próprias de Avaliação no contexto dos atos regulatórios do Ministério da Educação quanto aos elementos decisórios da gestão universitária. Metodologicamente trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva com abordagem quantitativa, tendo como universo os representantes das Comissões das 2.448 Instituições de Ensino Superior brasileiras. Aplicou-se, em 2018, um questionário estruturado, enviado por correio eletrônico, para o total de 2.802 representantes, obtendo-se uma amostra de 278 respondentes. A extração e análise de fatores significativos evidenciam o contexto dos atos regulatórios e da gestão universitária, por meio da técnica estatística multivariada - Análise Fatorial Exploratória. Dentre os principais resultados tem-se que as Comissões estão situadas em um âmbito de relevância nas Instituições estudadas, tendo autonomia para a realização de seu trabalho, exercendo a função precípua de um organismo interno orientador do direcionamento da estratégia institucional. Conclui-se que, quando se analisa a gestão do processo de avaliação no contexto da regulação do ensino superior no Brasil, as Comissões Próprias de Avaliação atendem ao direcionamento da estratégia institucional.Palavras-chave: Comissão Própria de Avaliação. Sinaes. Gestão Universitária. Análise Fatorial.
Avaliação da pertinência do programa Mais Médicos na Atenção Primária à Saúde no Brasil
Authors: Oliveira Lêda Zorayde , Marques Cruz Marly , Jatobá Alessandro , Oliveira Andreia Ferreira
Published: June 2020

Com o intuito de expandir a Atenção Primária à Saúde no país, considerando as dificuldades em promover a fixação de profissionais médicos em áreas de escassez, o Programa Mais Médicos foi criado em julho de 2013, com o objetivo de garantir acesso com qualidade nos serviços de saúde e qualificar o desenvolvimento de práticas de promoção da saúde, auxiliando na reorientação do modelo de atenção. Sendo assim, o presente artigo busca avaliar a pertinência do programa como estratégia para fortalecimento da atenção primária, a partir da análise da adequação dos problemas de atuação e objetivos estabelecidos, verificando em que medida as ações adotadas têm capacidade de abordar problemas prioritários. A escolha dos problemas foi considerada pertinente pelos participantes do estudo, assim como a capacidade de ação do programa. Ainda que os problemas sejam pertinentes na contribuição da melhoria da qualidade da atenção primária, algumas causas identificadas podem reduzir a pertinência da intervenção, sendo necessárias ações de ampliação e reformas educacionais que formem profissionais para uma prática não prescritiva, voltada para uma atenção colaborativa e centrada na família.Palavras-chave: Avaliação em Saúde. Atenção Primária à Saúde. Recursos Humanos em Saúde. Sistema Único de Saúde.
Precise laser structures as a tool to understand metal-polymer joints
Authors: Woitun Dominic , Roderus Michael , Bein Thilo , Kroner Elmar
Published: June 2020

Direct joining of metals and polymers is a promising approach for today’s challenges in joining technology due to fast cycling time, its robustness, and the absence of duroplastic adhesives. Laser pretreatment of the metallic surface has been proven to enhance joint strength and has become a popular method for joining hybrid components. However, the versatility of the laser process allows the generation of endless variations in structure geometry. Such structures possess various geometric characteristics like depth, width, density, and orientation, which all influence joint strength. Precise laser structuring of aluminum by nanosecond-pulsed laser radiation was utilized to gain a deep understanding of the correlation between structure geometry characteristics and joint strength. After laser pretreating the metallic surface, the parts were subsequently joined with a thermoplastic polymer by injection molding. The authors were able to distinguish between the effect of surface enlargement and structure geometry effects, as well as directionality and arrangement of the structures on the specimen. Although the authors did not focus on producing joints with high shear strength, some specimens exceeded 12 MPa during lap shear testing. The results are a step further toward advanced joint design for thermal direct joining and its application.
Structured Learning Approach Model (SLA) for Assertive Skills Training in Middle School Students
Authors: Djamaluddin Mawardi , Canu Zainab , Arifin Asriyani M. , Sugianto Hendi
Published: June 2020

Communication and social skills are not yet wholly owned by students, so psychological problems often arise, for example, inability to convey wishes to others in a positive way, so that others often ignore matters relating to the rights of students. Therefore, students often place themselves as passive individuals when doing something that is fundamentally incompatible with their needs subjectively. This study aims to develop guidelines for assertive skills training to facilitate junior high school students to develop assertive skills. The research and development model used was adapted from Borg and Gall. Product development has gone through the stages of expert BK assessment and prospective product users. Data were collected using acceptability rating scale instruments. The data analysis technique used is the Inter-Rater Agreement Model. Based on the results of the study, it showed that the assertiveness skills training guide for junior high school students fulfilled the acceptability criteria, which included four aspects, namely the aspects of usefulness, feasibility, accuracy, and compliance.
Examining Student Perception of Readiness for Online Learning: Importance and Confidence
Authors: Martin Florence , Stamper Brandy , Flowers Claudia
Published: June 2020

The last two decades have seen a steady increase in the number of online courses in higher education. This survey-based study examines student readiness for online learning in 2018, through the dimensions of importance and confidence as measures of readiness.  An instrument with four subscales of competencies (online student attributes, time management, communication, and technical) that measures student readiness for online learning (SROL) was developed. Reliability of student responses to an online readiness instrument and factors related to student perception are examined. Descriptive statistics and item level means for the competencies are provided. Two repeated measures ANOVAs with one-within subject factor (four subscales for importance and competency) were conducted. Online student attributes, time management, and technical competencies were rated high for importance compared to communication competencies. Students were confident in online student attributes and technical competencies compared to time management and communication. Data was also analyzed based on demographic differences. MANOVA showed significant differences based on the race (white and non-white) of the students and course format (asynchronous, synchronous, and blended) on their perceptions of online learning competencies.
Detection of Online Contract Cheating Through Stylometry: A Pilot Study
Authors: Ison David
Published: June 2020

Contract cheating, instances in which a student enlists someone other than themselves to produce coursework, has been identified as a growing problem within academic integrity literature and in news headlines. The percentage of students who have utilized this type of cheating has been reported to range between 6% and 15.7%. Generational sentiments about cheating and the prevalent accessibility of contract cheating providers online seems to only have exacerbated the issue. The problem is that there is currently no simple means identified and verified to detect contract cheating, as available plagiarism detection software has been shown to be ineffective in these cases. One method that is commonly used for authorship authentication in nonacademic settings, stylometry, has been suggested as a potential means for detection. Stylometry uses various attributes of documents to determine if they were written by the same individual. This pilot study sought to assess the utility of three easy to use and readily available stylometry software systems to detect simulated cases of contract cheating on academic documents. Average accuracy ranged from 33% to 88.9%. While more research is necessary to further investigate the reliability of the best performing software packages, stylometry software appears to show significant promise for the potential detection of contract cheating.
Presenting a Validated Mid-Semester Evaluation of College Teaching to Improve Online Teaching
Authors: Byrne Virginia L , Donlan Alice E
Published: June 2020

Formative feedback from students can help college instructors improve their online teaching practices - especially instructors who are new to online teaching. Prior research indicates that mid-semester formative evaluations of college teaching are a promising, low-cost solution to providing online instructors with in-the-moment feedback. However, existing instruments suffer from issues of validity and bias, and fail to align with evidence-based strategies. In this paper, we present psychometric results from a pilot study of our research-based Mid-Semester Evaluation of College Teaching (MSECT) to assist online educators in gathering student input to improve their online teaching and classroom climate.
Малоэтажное жилье – новый инструмент развития рынка арендной недвижимости
Authors: Чистякова Ольга
Published: June 2020

В статье рассматриваются вопросы развития такого сегмента рынка жилой

недвижимости как - малоэтажное строительство. В процессе исследования проведен

анализ существующих подходов и концепций реализации инвестиционно-строительных

проектов в сегменте малоэтажное жилье. По результатам анализа сделан вывод, что на

большинстве территорий РФ данный сегмент развивается по направлению «бизнес» и

«элит». Сегменту «комфорт» отводится только 8% от общего объема реализуемых

проектов. По мнению авторов, именно увеличение объемов малоэтажного строительства

в сегменте «комфорт» и «эконом» класса может стать одним из основных инструментов

решения жилищной проблемы в стране и достижения ориентиров, обозначенных в

соответствующих стратегиях. Также в исследовании рассмотрены возможные варианты

застройки пригородных территорий по плотности, и определено, что для «комфорт» и

«эконом» класса актуальным может стать высокоплотное малоэтажное жилье, а

основным методом строительства – крупнопанельное домостроение. В результате

изучения собранной аналитической и технической информации разработаны

методические рекомендации к организации массового малоэтажного строительства

высокоплотного малоэтажного жилья сегментов «комфорт» и «эконом». Потенциальные

преимущества рассматриваемого жилья позволяют преодолеть факторы,

препятствующие развитию арендного жилья, из чего сделан вывод, что разработанные

рекомендации применимы не только для проектов, предназначенных для продажи в

собственность, но и сдачи в аренду семьям со средним уровнем дохода.
Ocular aspects of Usher syndrome
Authors: Shekerinov-Trpevska Natasha , Dashtevska Gjoshevska , Ivanova Maja
Published: June 2020

Introduction: Usher Syndrome is a rare syndrome, which typical expressions are hearing loss, retinitis pigmentosa and in some cases impairment of balance and congenital cataract. It is inherited autosomal recessive. Nine genes whose mutations are associated with this condition have been isolated. It is diagnosed on the basis of clinical and genetic testing. The therapy is aimed at facilitating the functioning of these patients in the environment. Gene therapy is promising in treatment. The purpose of this paper is to focus attention on the specificity and multiplicity of the disease, which would be of educational significance to ophthalmologists and otorhinolaryngologists, through the use of the case report of Usher syndrome. Case report: We present the case of gene confirmed Usher syndrome with 85% hearing loss, retinitis pigmentosa and congenital cataract. Female at the age of 39, pregnant at 26 gestational week, second pregnancy. Genetic investigation by Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MANU) confirmed double heterozygosity for pathogenic changes c.13010C > T. p. (Thr4337Met) and c.13137delC; p. (Thr4380GinfsTer11) in the USH2A gene, a genotype that confirmed the diagnosis of autosomal recessive disease Usher syndrome type 2A (Usher syndrome 2A). Conclusion: Detailed anamnesis is always required in patients with retinitis pigmentosa, who are referred to an ophthalmologist for hearing and vice versa for patients with hearing loss that are examined by an otorhinolaryngologist. Early diagnosis is important in terms of quality of life, i.e. timely diagnosing and undertaking measures for genetic testing in the family, in order to inform them about the type of the disease and the earlier involvement in educational programs designed for these conditions.
Press Coverage of AIDS/HIV in the South Pacific: Short-term View of a Long-term Problem
Authors: Cullen Trevor
Published: June 2020

Newspaper editors need to play their part in tackling the emerging HIV/AIDS epidemic in the South Pacific region as they have enormous influence and can make a difference. They can help challenge public opinion on HIV/AIDS that is often based on ignorance, fear and prejudice, and also step up coverage and allocate more space for information about prevention.
VICTIM BEHAVIOR OF MINORS VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES:
CONCEPT AND TYPES
Authors: Budkina Inna
Published: June 2020

Introduction. The lack of unity of approach in the definition of the term “victim behavior” necessitates a review of existing definitions and classifications of this subjective factor of victimization in order to develop and further use in the study of specific types of pre-criminal behavioral manifestations of victims. Purpose. The purpose of the study is to identify the most suitable for the study of victimization of minors from violent crimes against life and health, the definition of the category of “victim behavior”, a description of the behavioral deviations of juvenile victims of violent crimes and the development of their classification. Methods. The study is based on a dialectical approach, using methods of analysis, synthesis, comparison, classification. In addition, sociological research methods (study of criminal case materials) were used. Results. The author suggests that the definition of “victim behavior” be based on the concept of social norm, and the classification of victim behavior is based on the nature of deviation from the norm. The frequency of this or that deviation is traced on a representative array of criminal cases studied on violent crimes against the life and health of minors committed on the territory of three sub-federal entities. Conclusion. The information provided can serve as a guide for preventive activities aimed at correcting the behavior of minors, contributing to the commission of violent crimes against them against life and health.