bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Early Exposure to County Income Mobility and Adult Individual Health in the United States
Authors: Daza Sebastian , palloni alberto
Published: August 2020

Despite substantial research, drivers of the widening gap in life expectancy between rich and poor in the U.S. -- the so-called longevity gap -- remain unknown. Recent research has suggested that contextual income mobility (e.g., county-level socioeconomic mobility) may play an essential role in explaining the longevity gap. Previous studies -- based mostly on aggregate and cross-sectional individual data -- show an association between county income mobility and county mortality and individual's health. However, inferring individual effects from aggregate (county-level) data can be problematic (i.e., ecological fallacy), and measuring exposure to income mobility using the county where respondents currently live or die, might overlook the selection process associated with residential mobility. This paper aims to extend previous research by estimating the effect of average exposure to mobility regimes during childhood and adolescence on adult health using longitudinal data and accounting for selection into counties over time (i.e., residential mobility). We use both the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 (NLSY97) and the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) with geocoded data to assess the link between county-level income mobility (Chetty's estimates), behaviors (smoking) and health conditions and status (self-reported health, BMI, depressive symptoms). Furthermore, we use cohorts optimally match Chetty's estimates of income mobility in the U.S. (1980-1982) and account for selection and time-varying confounders using marginal structural models (MSM). Overall, we provide a more precise test of the hypothesis that childhood exposure to income mobility regimes may determine health status through behavior (i.e., smoking) later in life and contribute to longevity gaps.
Graphical Representation of Time Use Diaries in Stata: ATUS Tempograms
Authors: Kolpashnikova Kamila
Published: August 2020

In this paper, I will demonstrate how to create tempograms using the original American Time Use Survey data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics2. For this project, the 2003-2018sample of diaries is used (file names: atusact0318 and atussum0318).Additionally, I identify the bottleneck, where the performance of Stata’s underlying functions could be optimised to improve the work with time-use data for researchers who use Stata.
Rethinking Incarcerated Women's Leisure as Subjected to Coercive and Normative Prison Missions
Authors: Marcoux Rouleau Alexis
Published: August 2020

Leisure is commonly understood as contributing to wellbeing; this is especially appealing when considering multiply marginalized populations such as incarcerated women. However, leisure is not impervious to cooptation by less benevolent social processes. In this conceptual analysis, I argue that incarcerated women’s leisure must be rethought as a component of its environment and by extension, as subjected to coercive and normative prison missions. After broadly delineating incarcerated women’s leisure, I determine that some characteristics of leisure can be compatible with these prison missions. I then examine individual, organizational, and social benefits and issues with leisure in women’s prisons. I link these practices to reduced coerciveness and increased normativity. I conclude by suggesting that ensuring incarcerated people’s wellbeing through leisure is not in itself an end, but a means to achieve prison’s coercive and normative ends. I discuss implications for scholars, practitioners, and advocates.
Democracy, Conscription, and War: The Effects of Political Regimes and Types of Military Recruiting on the Initiation of Militarized Interstate Disputes
Authors: Annaka Susumu , Kita Munenori , Yajima Naonari , Asano Rui
Published: August 2020

This paper presents an analysis of the impact of political regimes and type of military recruitment on the probability of the occurrence of international conflicts. In the last few years, the (re) introduction of military conscription has been a focus of public debate, but empirical analysis of the issue remains limited. We argue that democratic nations with conscription-based military recruitment in place are less likely to initiate international conflicts than those with voluntary recruitment because public opinion will estimate a higher probability of direct involvement in disputes, causing political leaders to refrain from conflicts, even though stable military resources are in place. On the other hand, authoritarian nations with conscription-based recruitment systems are more likely to engage in conflicts than those with voluntary recruitment systems because political leaders are not accountable to the people, even though the cost of war is calculated in the same manner as that in democratic nations. To test this reasoning, we use directed-dyadic data from 1816 to 2005. Our analysis strongly supports our theoretical expectations.
How Do Pocketbook and Distributional Concerns Affect Citizens’ Preferences Over Costly Policies? Evidence from experiments on support for carbon taxation
Authors: Beiser-McGrath Liam F. , Bernauer Thomas
Published: August 2020

We shed new light on a long-standing question in political science: when confronted with costly policy-choices, do citizens form their preferences based on material (economic) concerns or other-regarding motivations, such as the distribution of costs, and how these are moderated by political ideology. Using the case of carbon taxation, a widely advocated policy solution to climate change, we conducted survey experiments in Germany and the United States to assess the relative importance of these forms of preferences. The results show that individuals are primarily concerned with how a carbon tax would impact their individual income. There are also important cross-national differences with high-income German respondents being more receptive to redistributive policy design, especially in contrast to high-income Democrats who significantly decrease support for carbon taxation. These findings highlight how the constituencies generated by new policies can significantly alter the distribution of mass support for action upon emerging societal problems.
Are Cycling and Walking Good for All? Tracking Differences in Associations among Active Travel, Socioeconomics, Gentrification, and Self-reported Health
Authors: Barajas Jesus , Braun Lindsay M.
Published: August 2020

While the health benefits of cycling and walking have been well established, questions remain about whether these benefits hold in varying socioeconomic contexts, including across demographic groups and in the context of neighborhood change. This study examines this relationship, identifying associations between cycling or walking and self-reported health, whether socioeconomic status moderates these associations, and whether gentrification influences the potential moderating effects. This study uses the 2017 National Household Travel Survey, subset to adults who lived in central cities (n = 88,698). Weighted ordered logistic regression models were fit to estimate self-reported health status separately for cycling and walking. Gentrification was measured using an indicator based on previous research using US Census data. People who had cycled in the past week and each additional walking trip were associated with higher odds of reporting better health. Socioeconomic status moderated the positive associations between active transportation and health in a few key cases. Cycling was not as strongly associated with health for Black cyclists or employed cyclists, while women had smaller benefits from each additional walking trip compared to men. Gentrification was an insignificant moderating factor in most cases. Findings suggest planning efforts that continue to support programs that promote cycling and walking are crucial tools in the public health toolbox. The health gains from active transportation might be experienced in a variety of neighborhood contexts. Nevertheless, infrastructure investments and policy must be attentive to inequities across neighborhoods.
Effects of solar energy use on rural community: a study of Boyarjapha village in Paikgachha upazila
Authors: Saimon Sajadul Alam , Ahasan Rakibul
Published: August 2020

Renewable energy is of great importance for today’s world which is generally produced from natural sources. Countries like Bangladesh has to use this energy to meet their energy demand. Day by day the demand of electricity is increasing in stormy pace but our resource is limited. So using renewable resources i.e. solar power to meet the demand of electricity is highly necessary especially rural and remote areas. This paper examined the nature and extent of solar energy in Boyarjapha village of Paikgachha Upazila of Khulna district to analyse the effects of solar panel in their daily life. Many positive impacts of solar power were found out such as better quality lighting, education, entertainment, communications, business, increasing working hours, women empowerment, increasing awareness etc. There are a few bad effects of solar energy too. But Government intervention is a must to ensure better quality results in coming future. Similarly, government has to take serious steps to advertise solar electricity in remote areas of Bangladesh
Stakeholder perspectives on raptor conservation and falconry in North America
Authors: Wallen Kenneth , Bickford Nate
Published: August 2020

Global raptor conservation depends on non-profit and non-governmental organizations and, fundamentally, members of those organizations. While an organization may have a central mission, internally, its membership can be diverse. This can pose a challenge to a member-driven organization to implement programming and advocacy that reflects its membership’s preference and likelihood of supporting those programs. Systematic assessment of members’ opinions and preferences is needed to assure alignment with the organization’s actions. Using the North American Falconers Association (NAFA) as a case study, preferences and opinions on issues related to raptor conservation were assessed. Based on species, habitat, management, and policy topic areas, results indicate participants define conservation as encompassing both habitat and species. Consensus habitat issues were threats to prairies, sage, and wetlands. Perceived declines in native game bird, waterfowl, and small game mammals were the most salient threats to wildlife. Tied to these concerns of habitat and species was access to land to practice falconry. Overall, participants prefer that organizational resources are used to support habitat conservation and facilitate falconers’ access to those habitats. For non-governmental conservation organizations, systematic membership surveys can provide substantial insight for decision-making and effective allocation of membership-derived resources. Member surveys also signal an organizations willingness to listen to its constituents and act upon their views and local knowledge to coordinate conservation action.
Do We Need Taxi Counter at Major Transportation Hubs
Authors: Arintono Sulistyo
Published: August 2020

Taxi service at major international airport is usually an exclusive service where only those registered with the airport authority can serve passengers. Intending passengers need to register and pay a fixed fare at the taxi counter before using the service. Many customers complain that the fixed fare is significantly higher than if it was based on meter. This paper discusses the benefits or disbenefits of having taxi counter at major transportation hubs, trying to find the best solution for the benefit of all concerned parties: taxi drivers, customers and the authority. Data for analysis was obtained from observations at a number of airports and rail stations in Indonesia and Malysia. Result of the analysis suggests that it is ideal to have taxi counter, but use of the service should be made possible without having the customers to visit the counter.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM BAGI ANAK SEBAGAI KORBAN KEKERASAN FISIK YANG BERDAMPAK PSIKIS TERHADAP KEBERLANGSUNGAN PENDIDIKAN FORMAL ANAK
Authors: Muchlisoh Wardatul
Published: August 2020

Violence that has a psychological impact on children's education is currently not clearly regulated in Indonesian law. The law only explains the various forms and rules regarding violence in general. Problems will occur when a child (student) experiences violence, be it physical, psychological, or sexual violence thathas an impact on the victim's psychological can not hold the perpetrator accountable, because if the case of violence is brought to the law, the perpetrator will only be subject to the article related to violence or visible wounds. As for the psychological impact felt by the victims there are no rules to sanction perpetrators of violence to be responsible for the psychological state of their victims. The purpose of writing this law is to know and analyze legal protection guarantees for children victims of physical violence that have psychological impact on the continuity of formal education of children and also to determine the appropriate form of legal protection for children victims of physical violence that have psychological impact on the sustainability of children's formal education . This legal writing uses a type of normative juridical and this study also uses a qualitative descriptive analysis method.Keywords: Legal Protection, Violence, Psychic, Children's Education
ANALISIS YURIDIS PENGAWASAN ASIMILASI DAN INTEGRASI BAGI NARAPIDANA DAN ANAK KETIKA PANDEMI COVID-19 (Studi di Balai Pemasyarakatan Kelas I Malang)
Authors: Umronah Enny
Published: August 2020

During the Covid-19 pandemic the Government through the Ministry of Law and Human Right Regulation, issued an Assimilation Policy and Integration for Adult and Children Inmate. The implementation of this policy is accompanied by a monitoring device for Inmates who receive the program. Supervision of the implementation of assimilation and integration is carried out by the Rehabilitation center (Bapas), with a supervisory officer called the Social Adviser (PK). The supervision is carried out by observing and assessing the implementation of the service program, coaching and mentoring of the prisoners that are conducted by online. This supervision is a means of preventing and controlling the Covid-19 virus, and so that they do not violate the law again. Supervision that is not carried out optimally can result in violations of the law again by the perpetrators of criminal acts. Especially in a pandemic situation, the repetition of violations of the law is in the public spotlight, because it makes a double impact on the community apart from the pandemic impact. Based on the description above in this Scientific Writing, the writer takes the title "Juridical Analysis On The Supervision Of Assimilation And Integration To Adult And Child Inmates During Covid 19 Pandemic (Study At Class 1 Rehabilitation Center Of Malang)". This research has the formulation of the problem in the form of: how was the supervision of assimilation and integration for adult and children inmates during the Covid-19 Pandemic? and what factors influence the implementation of assimilation and integration supervision for inmate parole and integration when the Covid-19 Pandemic? Furthermore, this study aims to describe and explain the supervision of assimilation and integration for adult and children inmates when the Covid-19 Pandemic, also describe and analyze the factors that influence the supervision of assimilation and integration for adult and children inmates during the Covid-19 Pandemic.Keywords: Oversight, Assimilation, Integrity, Prisoners, Children
Holorusia carmichaeli (Diptera: Tipulidae) new for the fauna of Vietnam
Authors: Paramonov N.M.
Published: August 2020

Holorusia carmichaeli (Brunetti, 1913) (Diptera: Tipulidae) is recorded from Vietnam for the first time.
New genus (Entokrohnia) and new species of family Tokiokaispadellidae Salvini-Plaven, 1986 (Сhaetognatha) from south-west Pacific Ocean
Authors: Kassatkina A.P.
Published: August 2020

A detailed description and figures of a new species Entokrohnia entiptera sp. nov. are presented. Diagnoses of the families Protoeukrohniidae fam. nov. and Tokiokaispadellidae Salvini-Plaven, 1986, and all the three genera of the latter family: Tokiokaispadella Kassatkina, 1980, Aberrospadella Kassatkina 1971, and Entokrohnia gen. nov. are given.
Review of Simone Paoli, Frontiera Sud. L’Italia e la nascita dell’Europa di Schengen (Southern Frontier. Italy and the Birth of Schengen’s Europe), Florence, Le Monnier, 2018, pp. 343
Authors: Calandri Elena
Published: August 2020

Review of the book Simone Paoli, Frontiera Sud. L'Italia e la nascita dell'Europa di Schengen
The European Citizens’ Initiative Reform: Does it Matter?
Authors: Parol Agnieszka
Published: August 2020

The reform of the  entered into force at the beginning of 2020. The changes are intended to popularize and to give effect to the ECI, especially through the strengthening of the position of this tool as an instrument of e-democracy and the reinforcing of the principle of subsidiarity and the model of multi-level governance. The reform is a step in the right direction, however, it is rather unlikely that it could boost the ECI as an instrument of indirect legislative initiative, which so far has had little impact. The sheer scale of this issue can be illustrated by the juxtaposition of the over seventy registered ECIs with the merely two initiatives in which the EC decided to follow up with legislative proposals. Such a situation results from the fact that the ECI is treated as a subsidiary tool to the instruments of representative democracy, generally accepted as the basis of the system. This is also the effect of the way the quasi-monopoly of the European Commission in the area of legislative initiative is interpreted. In consequence, the effectiveness of the ECI is currently perceived through the prism of collecting over one million signatures and conducting noncommittal dialogue. Nevertheless, in this context it should be remembered that the most effective form of encouraging the civil society to participate in political activity is to reinforce its agency. Indeed, increasing the impact of the ECI on decision-making processes is not dependent on potential changes in primary or secondary law. The change of attitude will suffice. Indeed, an increased number of legislative proposals stemming from the ECIs might be the result of a change in EU political culture and a greater respect for democratic rules.
Access to a Lawyer in Proceedings for Minor Offences Under Polish and European Union Law
Authors: Bień-Węgłowska Iwona Magdalena
Published: August 2020

The Article deals with the opportunity for a suspected person and the passive party in the proceedings for offences to exercise the right of access to a lawyer and the right of legal counsel. The aim of the article is to provide a comparative legal analysis of the provisions of the Code of Procedure in Minor Offences against the background of the EU guarantees under Directives 2013/48/EU and 2016/1919/EU. Directive 2013/48/EU deals with one of the two aspects of the aforementioned right: namely the right of access to a lawyer for suspects and accused persons in criminal proceedings, while the right to legal aid and to state-guaranteed legal assistance in certain circumstances is regulated by Directive 2016/1919/EU.
Gloss to the Judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Case C 129/18, SM versus Entry Clearance Officer, UK Visa Section
Authors: Woch Katarzyna
Published: August 2020

The right of family members of Union citizens to live with them in the host Member State has always been considered essential for an effective freedom of movement of citizens. However, the provisions of Directive 2004/38/EC contain a different description of the scope of rights of family members of Union citizens taking advantage of the freedom of movement of persons as to the possibility of accompanying or joining EU citizens taking advantage of the freedom of movement of persons, depending on whether they belong to the circle of ‘closer’ or ‘distant’ family members. This issue acquires particular significance in the context of family members who are not citizens of any Member State of the Union. For individuals belonging to the circle of ‘closer’ family members, the EU legislator grants the subjective right to accompany or join a Union citizen exercising the right of the freedom of movement of persons. In the latter case, the legislator only obliges the host Member States to facilitate entry and residence for such individuals in accordance with their national legislation. The glossed judgment, by determining the status of individuals under legal guardianship within the framework of the Algerian kafala system as a ‘distant’ family member of a Union citizen, clearly touches upon a significant issue in the context of the Union’s freedom of movement of persons.
Die Corona-Krise und wir
Authors: Sturm Roland
Published: August 2020

Es gibt Plattitüden, die man nicht mehr hören kann, wie zum Beispiel „die Krise als Chance“. Es gibt bei jeder Krise Gewinner und Verlierer, wobei die Chancennutzung der Gewinner nicht immer gemeinwohlfördernd sein muss. Vor allem aber haben Krisen den doppelten Effekt, der Gesellschaft ihr wahres Gesicht deutlicher als vorher zu zeigen und Fundamente zu legen für eine Nachkrisenzeit, die auch unerwünschte Züge annehmen kann. Dass niemals alles einfach wieder so wird, wie es war, ist allen klar, ob es besser wird, mag jede/jeder für sich selbst entscheiden. Unsere Zeitschrift, die die Entwicklung von Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft und Politik beobachtet, ist hier mehrfach herausgefordert. Die Überlegungen des Textes beziehen sich darauf, was Ende März 2020 an Krisenfolgen absehbar war.
Erste Ergebnisse der SOEP-Corona-Studie: Vor dem Virus sind nicht alle Erwerbstätigen gleich
Authors:   Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW Berlin)
Published: August 2020

Trotz des wegen der Corona-Pandemie drohenden wirtschaftlichen Abschwungs bewerten die Beschäftigten in Deutschland die eigene wirtschaftliche Situation derzeit als positiv. Das gilt insbesondere für die höher Gebildeten. Das ist das zentrale Ergebnis einer ersten Analyse, die heute auf Basis der Daten der im April gestarteten SOEP-Corona-Studie (SOEP-CoV) in der Reihe DIW aktuell veröffentlicht wurde. Die für Deutschland repräsentative SOEP-Corona-Studie (SOEP-CoV) untersucht die sozialen Folgen der Corona-Pandemie. Dabei geht es u.a. um das Arbeitsleben und den Alltag, die seelische und körperliche Gesundheit, aber auch den gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt. Für SOEP-CoV werden seit Anfang April mehr als 12.000 Menschen befragt, die in der Vergangenheit regelmäßig an der repräsentativen Langzeitstudie Sozio-oekonomisches Panel (SOEP) teilgenommen haben und auch in Zukunft jedes Jahr wieder befragt werden.
Volle Fahrt Richtung Verkehrswende. Wie Fahrradentscheide als direktdemokratisches Instrument die Republik erobern
Authors: Schäfer Karsten
Published: August 2020

Vor dem Hintergrund der Klimadebatte werden die Forderungen nach einer Verkehrswende immer lauter. Gefordert wird hierbei mit zunehmender Vehemenz der gezielte und nachhaltige Ausbau der Fahrradinfrastruktur. Um dies zu erreichen, haben sich in den vergangenen Jahren bundesweit zahlreiche Bürgerinitiativen gegründet. Unter Anwendung direktdemokratischer Instrumente – insbesondere dem Bürgerbegehren – haben sie es geschafft, dem Radverkehr zu nie dagewesener Wichtigkeit auf der politischen Agenda zu verhelfen.
Wohnen und Teilhabe im Alter: Innovation durch Vernetzung
Authors: Heinze Rolf G.
Published: August 2020

Nachdem auf die Bedeutung des Wohnens und des Engagements im Alter eingegangen wird, werden Determinanten wie Zufriedenheit, soziale und räumliche Selektivitäten, Haushaltsstrukturen sowie neue soziotechnische Optionen und nahräumliche Infrastrukturen diskutiert. Abschließend stehen sowohl Herausforderungen für ein „vernetztes“ Wohnen als auch Barrieren bei der Umsetzung im Mittelpunkt.
Grundrechte und die Coronavirus-Pandemie. Eine exemplarische Problemskizze
Authors: Adamski Heiner
Published: August 2020

Eine hochwichtige Maßnahme zur Bekämpfung der Pandemie ist der „richtige“ alltagspraktische Umgang mit den vom Virus ausgehenden Gefahren. Dieser Punkt ist hochpolitisch. Die Entscheidungen über die Verhaltensweisen können ja nicht individuell beliebig getroffen werden, sondern sie müssen – wenn sie wirkungsvoll sein sollen – durch Verhaltensvorschriften und eine Kontrolle der Einhaltung dieser Vorschriften geregelt werden. Hier stellt sich die Frage: Was dürfen Regierungen tun? Die Konkretisierung dieser Frage führt zur Frage nach den rechtlichen Möglichkeiten. In einem Rechtsstaat sind Regierungen ja an Gesetze gebunden; sie dürfen ihre Maßnahmen nicht „an Gesetzen vorbei“ planen. Regierungen können also in Rechtsstaaten nicht beliebig verfahren und in Streitfällen durch Gerichtsentscheidungen korrigiert werden. In dem Rechtsstaat Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist dies fast allen klar. Die Lage ist aber auch hier kompliziert.
Study on the relationship between low back pain and emotional state, sleep and quality of life in postmenopausal women
Authors: Duymaz T. , Yagci N. , Gayef A. , Telatar B.
Published: August 2020

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of low back pain in the postmenopausal period and the relationship between low back pain and emotional state, sleep and quality of life. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 368 postmenopausal women between 40 and 65 years old. The frequency and severity of low back pain were recorded for all participants, as well as depressive symptoms and anxiety, quality of life and sleep quality. RESULTS: 90.2% of the participants reported low back pain. As low back pain severity increased, it was found that depression, anxiety levels, NHP and PSQI total scores increased as well (p= 0.0001). Significant positive correlations were found between pain intensity and outcome measures, except for sleep duration and habitual sleep efficiency (p< 0.01). CONCLUSION: A great majority of women experience postmenopausal low back pain, which causes significant problems that negatively affect their quality of life, emotional state and sleep quality.
The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Physical and Cognitive Outcomes in a Small Cohort of Outpatients with Schizophrenia
Authors: Massa Nicholas , Alrohaibani Alaaeddin , Mammino Kevin , Bello Medina , Taylor Nicholas , Cuthbert Bruce , Fargotstein Molly , Coulter Monica M. , Boatright Jeffery H. , Nocera Joe , Duncan Erica
Published: August 2020

Background: Schizophrenia (SCZ) is a severe, chronic illness characterized by psychotic symptoms and impairments in many cognitive domains. Dysregulation of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is associated with the cognitive impairments seen in patients with SCZ. Given the growing literature supporting a positive effect of aerobic exercise on cognition in other populations, we hypothesized that a structured aerobic exercise program would improve cognitive and functional outcomes in subjects with SCZ, potentially mediated by increases in BDNF. Methods: The study was a small randomized parallel group clinical trial of subjects with SCZ comparing 12 weeks of aerobic exercise (AE) against control (CON) stretching and balance training. At Baseline, Week 12, and Week 20 we collected serum samples for analysis of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and assessed functional, physical, and cognitive outcomes. Linear regression models were used to compare change scores between timepoints. Results: We randomized 21 subjects to AE and 17 to CON; however, only 9 AE and 6 CON completed their programs. Subjects in both groups were slower at the 400 m walk in Week 12 compared to Baseline, but the AE group had significantly less slowing than the CON group (B = –28.32, p = 0.011). Between Week 12 and Week 20, the AE group had a significantly greater change score on the Composite and Visual Learning Domain of the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (B = 5.11, p = 0.03; B = 13.96, p = 0.006). Conclusion: These results indicate that participation in a structured aerobic exercise paradigm may modestly blunt physical function decline and enhance cognitive function in individuals with SCZ.
Contribution of lower limb muscle strength to walking, postural sway and functional performance in elderly women
Authors: Sarvestan Javad , Kovacikova Zuzana , Linduska Petr , Gonosova Zuzana , Svoboda Zdenek
Published: August 2020

BACKGROUND: Aging-related deterioration of the lower limb muscle strength could highly influence the functional performance of elderly individuals. OBJECTIVE: To investigate how advancing age impacts the lower limb muscle strength and consequently affects the balance and walking performance. METHODS: Twenty-seven community-dwelling elderly females underwent isokinetic ankle dorsi/plantar flexion (ADF/APF), inversion/eversion (AIN/AEV), knee flexion/extension (KFL/KEX), hip flexion/extension (HFL/HEX), and abduction/adduction (HAB/HAD) tests, the six-minute walk test, open-eyed biped balance test on foam rubber and the performance-oriented mobility assessment (POMA). RESULTS: The Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficients demonstrated that advancing age negatively influenced the relative work and moment produced in all the muscle groups, the POMA score (r=-0.51), walking speed (r=-0.62), and the vertical (r= 0.55) and anteroposterior (r= 0.54) postural sway velocities. The peak moment and work values of AINs and APFs; KFLs and KEXs; and HABs, HFLs, and HEXs showed a significantly positive correlation with the walking speed (α⩽ 0.05). CONCLUSION: The strength of HFLs, HEXs and HABs, as the important contributors to the walking performance, underwent attenuation as the age increased, consequently resulting in impairments of stepping profiles of elderly females. Elderly females are needed to be trained to reach the optimum levels of lower limb muscular strength to overcome premature incapacitation and have control over their independence in daily activities.
Management of transient central diabetes insipidus with intravenous desmopressin in a premature infant with gastroschisis and septo-optic dysplasia: A case report
Authors: Kim Faith , Towers Helen M.
Published: August 2020

Central diabetes insipidus (CDI) may occur in the setting of intracranial abnormalities that affect the hypothalamus-pituitary system. It occurs rarely in neonates, especially in the premature population, and represents a challenging disease process to treat pharmacologically. Little is known regarding the treatment options in premature infants, including dose and route of administration of intravenous desmopressin (DDAVP). We present a case of a late premature male infant with gastroschisis and septo-optic dysplasia who developed transient CDI. He was treated with intravenous DDAVP but required frequent laboratory monitoring and a multidisciplinary approach, and ultimately his CDI resolved. Although there are minimal guidelines regarding the appropriate formulation and dosage of DDAVP for management of CDI in infants, we initiated the lowest dose available and titrated the medication based on close monitoring of urine output and serum sodium levels in order to successfully treat his transient CDI.
Effects of antioxidant MnTBAP on angiogenesis in newborn mice with hyperoxic lung injury
Authors: Paturi B. , Ryan R.M. , Nielsen L. , Wang H. , Kumar V.H.S.
Published: August 2020

BACKGROUND:

Oxygen toxicity mediated by reactive oxygen species (ROS) plays an essential role in the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants. By reducing oxidative stress, antioxidants protect the immature lung. We studied the effects of MnTBAP, a catalytic antioxidant on angiogenesis and alveolar growth following neonatal hyperoxia.

METHODS:

Newborn mouse litters randomized to room air (RA) or >95% O2 for 72 hours from day 4 (D4) to D7 to receive either MnTBAP (10 mg/kg/d) or saline intraperitoneally (every 24 h for three doses). Lungs harvested for angiogenic gene expression, protein expression, and histopathology post-hyperoxia exposure. Radial alveolar count (RAC), mean linear intercept (MLI) and vessel density assessed by histopathology.

RESULTS:

Angiogenic gene expression was significantly lower in the hyperoxia group compared to the RA group. The protein expression for VEGF and its receptor, VEGFR1, was significantly lower following treatment with MnTBAP compared to hyperoxia alone. Expression of VEGFR2, Angiopoietin-1 and TIE2, were substantially higher in the RA groups compared to hyperoxia groups with or without MnTBAP. Hyperoxia groups demonstrated alveolar simplification. MnTBAP reduced vessel density and failed to improve alveolar growth following hyperoxia.

CONCLUSIONS:

MnTBAP, a catalytic antioxidant, does not offer protection from hyperoxia-induced alveolar impairment. The lack of angiogenic upregulation by MnTBAP may contribute to alveolar simplification in newborn mice.
CBCT EVALUATION OF PERICERVICAL DENTIN THICKNESS AFTER COMPLETION OF BIOMECHANICAL PREPARATION WITH FIFTH GENERATION ROTARY FILES
Authors: Chutty Issac  , Kusum Valli S  , Shiraz Pasha
Published: August 2020

Aim and objectives: The purpose of this invitro study was to determine the effect of biomechanical preparation by fifth generation rotary files on the pericervical dentin thickness in mandibular molars.

Methods: 30 human mandibular molars with fully formed apices were used for this study.

Preoperative CBCT scans were made for each sample and PCD thickness was measured.

The teeth were divided into 3 groups of 10 teeth each.

Group 1: One Shape

Group 2: Protaper Next

Group 3: Revo S

Root Canal Preparation was done for all the specimens in each group.

Post instrumentation CBCT scans were made for each sample and PCD was measured.

Results: There was significant loss of PCD following root canal instrumentation with fifth generation rotary files. Highest remaining pericervical dentin thickness was found in Group III (Revo S), followed by Group I(One Shape) and Group II(Protaper Next).

Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, it was concluded that there was significant loss of  pericervical dentin following root canal instrumentation using fifth generation rotary files. Among the three groups, Revo S showed least amount of dentin removal followed by One Shape and Protaper Next.

Keywords: Biomechanical preparation, fifth generation rotary files, pericervical dentin
Diversifikasi Produk Olahan Kelapa Bagian Dalam bagi Enterpreneurship Bumdes Di Jambi
Authors: Musnaini Musnaini , Setiawati Rike , Besse Widiawati Besse Widiawati
Published: August 2020

Pelatihan peningkatan diversifikasi produk Olahan Kelapa Bagian Dalam yang berkualitas. Kegiatan pengabdian ini ditujukan untuk mengatasi persoalan yang mengemuka yaitu masalah manajemen produksi olahan kelapa bagian dalam khususnya pengolahan Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) dan manajemen pemasarannya serta izin pemasaran (BPOM, P-IRT dan sertifikasi halal), manajemen pemasaran terkait strategi bersaing. Mitra pengabdian ini terdiri dari Bumdes Manunggal Jaya di Desa Manunggal Makmur Kecamatan Kualo Jambi dan Bumdesa Mart Desa Penyengat Olak Kecamatan Jambi Luar Kota. Pengabdian dilakukan selama 7 Bulan (Bulan April sampai dengan Oktober tahun 2019). Solusi yang ditawarkan adalah program pelatihan dan pendampingan menggunakan strategi fungsional berupa manajemen produksi, manajemen pemasaran, dan pendampingan pengurusan aspek legalitas produk olahan kelapa dalam khususnya VCO (labeling dan kemasan). Untuk keberlanjutan produksi olahan kelapa bagian dalam perlu diversifikasi produk berupa Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO), nata coco, dan cuka kelapa dan standarisasi kualitas produk. Selanjutnya pengembangan pemberdayaan produksi, manjemen pemasaran serta sumberdaya manusia untuk menjaga dan meningkatkan kualitas produk kelapa dalam membutuhkan dengan fasilitator aktif badan usaha milik desa dan peran kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dari Universitas Jambi.Kata kunci: VCO, Cuka Kelapa, Nata de coco, Manjemen Pemasaran, Bumdes
Motivasi Belajar Untuk Siswa : Jaga Sikapmu, Semangatmu Untuk Meraih Prestasi Dimasa Yang Akan Datang
Authors: Hermawati Rahmi , Handayani Rima , Suraya Amthy , Veritia Veritia , Astuti Eni Puji
Published: August 2020

Tujuan dari kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat adalah melaksanakan salah satu Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi. Selain itu diharapkan dengan kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat tersebut keberadaan Pergururan Tinggi dapat memberikan kontribusi besar kepada pengembangan dan penerapan keilmuan kepada masyarakat. Metode yang digunakan dalam Pengabdian Masyarakat ini berupa ekspositori yaitu penyampaian materi secara verbal dan inquiry yaitu pembelajaran yang menekankan pada proses berfikir kritis dan analitis terkait motivasi belajar untuk siswa tentang “Motivasi belajar siswa : jaga sikapmu, semangatmu untuk meraih prestasi dimasa yang akan datang”.                                                  Hasil Pengabdian Masyarakat yang diperoleh adalah bertambhanya keilmuan bagi Siswa dan siswi SMKN 2 Tagerang Selatan, dan memotivasi untuk belajar. Ilmu yang diperoleh Pada Kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat ini diharapkan mampu memberikan semangat baru bagi kita dalam menyampaikan materi dan motivasi serta berkontribusi bagi  siswa dan siswi  untuk memotivasi belajar yang positif, prilaku yang membangun Baik di lingkungan masyarakat dan keluarga.Kata Kunci: Motivasi Belajar ABSTRACT The aim of Community Service activities is to carry out one of the Higher Education Tri Dharma. In addition, it is expected that through the Community Service activities, the existence of Higher Education can contribute greatly to the development and application of knowledge to the community.The method used in this Community Service is expository namely the delivery of material verbally and inquiry that is learning that emphasizes the process of critical and analytical thinking related to learning motivation for students about "Student learning motivation: keep your attitude, your enthusiasm for achievement in the future".The results of community service are scientific advances for students of South Tagerang 2 vocational schools, and motivate them to study. The knowledge gained in Community Service Activities is expected to be able to provide new enthusiasm for us in conveying material and motivation as well as contributing for students to motivate positive learning, constructive behavior in both the community and family environment.Keywords: Learning Motivation
Pemberdayaan Anak-anak Panti Asuhan Yayasan Islam Media Kasih melalui Metode Perbanyakan Tanaman Buah dengan Teknik Okulasi dan Penanaman Tanaman Buah di Lingkungan Panti Asuhan
Authors: Hidayat Fadlan , Hakim Lukmanul , Sunartaty Rita , Juliani Juliani
Published: August 2020

The Islam Media Kasih Orphanage is located in Seutui Village, Baiturrahman District, Banda Aceh City. The amount of children living in the orphanage is fifty people, from Under Five Years (Toddler) to High School (SMA) levels. Community service activities carried out at the Orphanage aim to provide knowledge and assistance at the high school level. The implementation of the activity was carried out by two methods: The first method the implementation team delivered material on the propagation of fruit plants by grafting buds techniques and the second method of the direct practice of grafting techniques exemplified by the implementation team, then followed by the orphans supervised by the team to better understand the techniques grafting in accordance with the material that has been submitted. They were very enthusiastic about participating in the activity from the begining up to the material to the practice of grafting and planting fruit trees, with the hope that the orphans would be able to do it independently.Keywords: Vegetative, Training, Accompany, FoodABSTRAKPanti Asuhan Islam Media Kasih terletak di Gampong Seutui Kecamatan Baiturrahman Kota Banda Aceh. Jumlah anak-anak yang tinggal dipanti tersebut sebanyak lima puluh orang, dari Bawah Lima Tahun (BALITA) sampai jenjang Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA). Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan di Panti Asuhan bertujuan untuk memberikan ilmu pengetahuan dan pendampingan pada tingkat Sekolah Menengah Atas. Pelaksanaan kegiatan tersebut dilakukan dengan dua metode : Metode pertama tim pelaksana menyampaikan materi tentang perbanyakan tanaman buah dengan teknik okulasi dan metode kedua praktek langsung teknik okulasi yang dicontohkan oleh tim pelaksana, kemudian diikuti oleh anak-anak panti yang diawasi oleh tim agar lebih memahami tentang teknik okulasi yang sesuai dengan materi yang telah disampaikan. Mereka sangat antusias mengikuti kegiatan tersebut dari awal penyampaian materi sampai dengan melakukan praktek teknik okulasi dan penanaman tanaman buah, dengan harapan anak-anak panti dapat melakukan secara mandiri. Kata Kunci: Vegetatif, Pelatihan, Pangan
Menumbuhkan Semangat Pengusaha Muda Siswa SMA 6 Tangerang Selatan
Authors: Mulyadi Mulyadi , Yanurianto Yanurianto , Hastono Hastono , Rostikawati Dian , Yuangga Kharisma Danang
Published: August 2020

Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah menumbuhkan semangat pengusaha muda ini sangat dibutuhkan sesuai dengan kebutuhan para siswa saat ini. Oleh sebab itulah pada PKM ini akan diberikan penyuluhan menumbuhkan semangat pengusaha muda siswa SMA 6 Tangerang Selatan. Dalam kegiatan ini metode yang diterapkan diharapkan dapat memberikan kemudahan kepada para mahasiswa SMA 6 Tangerang Selatan. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode diskusi kelompok, sharing, tanyajawab, praktik yang di damping oleh pemateri. Pada metode penjelasan, setiap instruktur menyampaikan materi terkait dan membuat tampilan visual berupa slide power point yang ditampilkan ke layar dengan LCD proyektor. Hasil kegiatan memberikan pemahaman baru kepada siswa dalam melakukan pengelolaan binis tidak harus selalu dengan nominal uang yang besar, atau mekanisme yang rumit. Mereka dapat melakukannya secara berkelompok, atau sendiri dari rumah. Siswa dapat mendapatkan ilmu pengetahuan baru, sehingga bisa dimaksimalkan potensi diri dengan kreatif dan inovatif.Kata Kunci :WirausahaABSTRACTThe purpose of this activity is to foster the spirit of young entrepreneurs is needed in accordance with the needs of students today. That is why the PKM will be given counseling to foster the enthusiasm of young entrepreneurs of SMA 6 Tangerang Selatan students. In this activity the method applied is expected to provide convenience to students of South Tangerang 6 High Schools. The method used is the method of group discussion, sharing, question and answer, practice accompanied by the speaker. In the explanation method, each instructor conveys related material and makes a visual display in the form of a power point slide that is displayed on the screen with the projector's LCD. The results of activities provide new understanding to students in managing business not necessarily with large amounts of money, or complicated mechanisms. They can do it in groups, or alone from home. Students can get new knowledge, so they can maximize their potential with creativity and innovation.Keywords: Entrepreneurship
Pelatihan Dasar Kepemimpinan Taman Belajar Kreatif Mekarsari Kabupaten Bogor Jawa Barat
Authors: Marayasa I Nyoman , Yuangga Kharisma Danang , Ahidin Udin , Sugiarti Endang , Kencana Putri Nilam
Published: August 2020

Tujuan diselenggarakannya kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini adalah untuk menumbuhkan jiwa kepemimpinan pada para Pengurus Taman Belajar Kreatif Mekarsari yang sesuai dengan perkembangan jaman yang aktual dan terkini. Selain itu dapat menggerakkan para anggota Pengurus untuk dapat mengembangkan jiwa kepemimpinan di era milenial seperti saat ini.Metode pelaksanaan dengan metode penyuluhan dan seminar. Hasil kegiatan setelah selesai LDK akan mampu mencari solusi dengan cara berpikir berbeda dari teman-teman lainnya. Hal itu akan menjadikan memiliki pola pikir jauh ke depan dan bisa mengantisipasi permasalahanKata Kunci :KepemimpinanABSTRACTThe purpose of this Community Service activity is to foster leadership in the Mekarsari Creative Learning Park Management in accordance with the current and current development. In addition it can move the members of the Board to be able to develop a leadership spirit in the millennial era as it is today. The method of implementation is with counseling and seminar methods. The results of activities after completion of the basic Leadership Training will be able to find solutions by thinking differently from other friends. That will make you have a long-term mindset and can anticipate problemsKeywords: Leadership
PEMANFAATAN SAMPAH PLASTIK UNTUK KERAJINAN RUMAH TANGGA TAMAN BELAJAR KREATIF MEKAR SARI
Authors: Paeno Paeno , Kasmad Kasmad , Sunarsi Denok , Maddinsyah Ali , Supiyan Dede
Published: August 2020

Tujuan diselenggarakannya kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini adalah untuk Pemanfaatan Sampah Plastik Untuk Kerajinan Rumah Tangga Taman Belajar Kreatif Mekarsari yang sesuai dengan perkembangan jaman yang aktual dan terkini. Selain itu dapat menggerakkan para anggota Pengurus untuk dapat mengedukasi lingkungan dan menjadi program di era milenial seperti saat ini. Dengan menggunakan diskusi kelompok, penyuluhan ini mengedukasi pengelola Taman Belajar Kreatif Mekarsari akan pemanfaatan limbah plastic (bungkus kopi instan). Hasil kegiatan adalah meningkatkan motivasi berwirausaha oleh narasumber, kegiatan demonstrasi pembuatan produk usaha berbahan dasar sampah plastik serta kegiatan penyuluhan mengenai bagaimana hasil produk tersebut dibuat sebagai kegiatan wirausahaKata Kunci :Sampah Plastik, Kerajian Rumah TanggaABSTRACTThe purpose of this Community Service activity is for the Utilization of Plastic Waste for Household Crafts Mekarsari Creative Learning Park in accordance with the development of the current and current era. In addition it can move the members of the Board to be able to educate the environment and become a program in the millennial era as it is today. By using group discussions, the education program educates the managers of Mekarsari Creative Learning Park on the use of plastic waste (instant coffee packs). The results of the activities are to increase entrepreneurship motivation by the resource persons, demonstration activities for the manufacture of products made from plastic waste and counseling activities on how the results of the products are made as entrepreneurial activities.Keywords: Plastic Waste, Household Crafts