bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Trigeminal interfascicular neurolysis (nerve combing) for refractory recurrent neuralgia in multiple sclerosis
Authors: Ferroli Paolo , Vetrano Ignazio G. , Acerbi Francesco , Raccuia Gabriella , Schiariti Marco , Confalonieri Paolo , Chiapparini Luisa , Broggi Morgan
Published: October 2020

In multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, trigeminal neuralgia (TN) represents a challenging syndrome to treat, often refractory to medical therapy and percutaneous techniques. Despite the frequent lack of a neurovascular conflict, the trigeminal nerve’s axons are often damaged, with the myelin sheath permanently degenerated, thus explaining the difficulty in treating TN in MS.

The authors illustrate trigeminal interfascicular neurolysis (the combing technique) to control refractory recurrent TN in MS: the nerve is longitudinally divided along its fibers from the root entry zone, determining good pain relief.

The video can be found here: https://youtu.be/o1XksPW5fMY
Stereotactic radiofrequency ventral posterolateral thalamotomy for cancer pain
Authors: Mostofi Abteen , Rezaei Haddad Ali , Bourlogiannis Fotios , Pereira Erlick A. C.
Published: October 2020

Palliative neuroablative procedures are often performed for medication-refractory cancer pain. A 57-year-old female with lung carcinoma and metastases to the brachial plexus and cervical spine with severe neuropathic pain affecting the right upper limb was referred to the authors’ functional neurosurgery service. This video shows her treatment with an awake stereotactic radiofrequency thalamotomy targeting the left ventral posterolateral nucleus. Postoperatively, she experienced immediate and complete resolution of the pain. Palliative radiofrequency thalamotomy can be a viable and effective procedure for somatotopically distributed regional cancer pain.

The video can be found here: https://youtu.be/jykYWXTP3c4
Stimulasi Perkembangan Kreativitas Mahasiswa PG PAUD Melalui Pembelajaran Sains Berbasis Proyek Pengembangan Media
Authors: Trianggono Mochammad Maulana
Published: October 2020

Penelitian tentang stimulasi perkembangan kreativitas mahasiswa melalui proyek pengembangan media ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan perkembangan kreativitas mahasiswa PG PAUD yang distimulus melalui pembelajaran sains berbasis proyek pengembangan media. Perkembangan kreativitas mahasiswa dapat dilihat melalui peningkatan pada tiap aspek kreativitas yang diamati sebelum dan sesudah diberikan suatu bentuk pembelajaran yang berorientasi pada pengembangan media sains untuk AUD dengan one group pretest-postest design. Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa PG PAUD IKIP PGRI Jember sejumlah 92 orang yang menempuh mata kuliah Sains untuk Anak Usia Dini. Perkembangan kreativitas tersebut dianalisis menggunakan ­n-gain­ analysis dan t-test­ untuk mengetahui perbedaan tingkat kreativitas mahasiswa sebelum dan sesudah diberikan pembelajaran tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran sains berbasis pengembangan media pembelajaran mampu menstimulasi perkembangan kreativitas mahasiswa PG PAUD dengan rata-rata n-gain sebesar 0,7036 dengan kriteria tinggi. Skor n-gain tersebut menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran sains untuk AUD berbasis proyek pengembangan media mampu menstimulus perkembangan kemampuan berpikir kreatif mahasiswa PG PAUD.
Model of Information Contacts Between Telecommunication Devices of Special Purpose Infocommunication System and Opposing Side Means of Monitoring and Impact
Authors: Mikhailov R.
Published: October 2020

Currently, information conflicts are an integral part of conflicts between different organizational and technical systems in many areas of activity. The solution to the problem of achieving information superiority in an information conflict in the special sphere is assigned to special purpose info-telecommunication systems. According to the author's approach, they include telecommunications and information components, as well as monitoring and impact subsystems. At the same time, the information conflict under consideration is characterized by the presence of two opposing special purposes infocommunication systems, which correspond to two different sides of the conflict. In each infocommunication systems, the means of the monitoring subsystem are designed to provide control systems with the necessary amount of operational information for making decision, and the means as part of the influence subsystem are making it difficult to collect information from the opposing special purposes infocommunication system. Conflict interaction between infocommunication system can be represented in the form of information contacts by means of observation and influence with telecommunication devices as part of the opposing infocommunication systems. In this regard, the formalization of these information contacts and analyzing the potential contribution of these subsystems to the information superiority achievement in the information conflict is an urgent scientific task. The aim of the work is to develop a model of contacts and to evaluate the effectiveness of various options for the distribution of telecommunication devices between the the monitoring subsystems and the impact of the opposing side from the standpoint of achieving information superiority in an information conflict.
Identification of Processor’s Architecture of Executable Code Based on Machine Learning. Part 3. Assessment Quality and Applicability Border.
Authors: Buinevich M. , Izrailov K.
Published: October 2020

The article presents the author's method testing results for identifying the processor architecture of the executable code based on machine learning. In the third final part of the cycle, its qualitative indicators are determined: accuracy, completeness and F-measure for the executable files of the Debian build. There are investigated the applicability limits of the architecture identification method for four conditions: the file header absence, different sizes of machine code, partial code destruction, and the presence of instructions from several architectures. We can observe the identified disadvantages of the proposed method and ways to eliminate them, as well as the further direction of its development.
An Introduction to 5G Network Slicing Technology
Authors: Goldstein B. , Elagin V. , Kobzev K. , Grebenshchikova A.
Published: October 2020

Communications Service Providers are looking to 5G technology as an enabler for new
revenues, with network slicing providing a cost-effective means of supporting multiple services on shared infrastructure. Different radio access technologies, network architectures, and core functions can be brought together under software control to deliver appropriate Quality of Service “slices,” enabling new levels of service innovation, such as high bandwidth for video applications, low latency for automation, and mass connectivity for Smart Cities.
Research Methodology of the Method of Optimization of Information Interaction in the Aspect of Solving the User's Problem
Authors: Buinevich M. , Kurta P.
Published: October 2020

Research subject. Information interaction of the user with the information system.
Objective. Improving the efficiency of user interaction with the information system to solve the main problem by customizing its interface and work script. Core results. The proposed methodology of scientific research aimed at achieving the goal, and consisting of 3 steps. As a result of each of them, the following main scientific results are expected to be obtained: interaction model, interaction assessment method, interaction optimization method. Also, it is expected to obtain private scientific results: the classification of the disadvantages of interaction, the influence of its parameters on the final efficiency, the architecture of the interface and scenario optimization system. Main conclusions. The proposed research scheme is scientifically correct and allows you to conduct a fullfledged scientific research and achieve the goal of the work. As a result, a method and a software tool will be developed that will make it possible to adjust a specific interface and a scenario for its work according to its own performance criteria - potency, operativeness and resource efficiency; at the same time, the general logic of solving the problem by the information system will remain unchanged.
Novel Prospects of Scientific Research in the Field of Telecommunications Networks for the 2021–2024 Years
Authors: Koucheryavy A. , Kirichek R. , Makolkina M. , Paramonov A. , Dunaytsev R. , Pirmagomedov R. , Borodin A. , Vladyko A. , Muthanna A. , Vybornova A. , Vladimirov S. , Grishin I.
Published: October 2020

The main directions of scientific research in the field of communication networks for 2021–2024 are con-sidered, as well as the tasks visible today that require solutions for the successful implementation of new network technologies. The problem setting is based on the experience of research carried out by the au-thors in the last decade.
Challenges and Requirements for Implementing V2X Technology
Authors: Al-Sweity M. A. M. , Volkov A. , Muthanna A.
Published: October 2020

Research subject. The article provides an overview of 5G and V2X technologies, which are key in the implementation of the concept of infrastructure for self-driving cars, since they will be used to exchange and transfer information between infrastructure facilities, pedestrians, other cars and networks. Requirements for the implementation of V2X technology. Core results. The article provides an overview of technologies for the implementation of V2X, and also describes in detail the equipment of unmanned vehicles using the example of various large companies and describes the operation of components responsible for recognition, such as cameras, lidars and radars. Practical relevance. The results obtained can be used in the framework of practical research and development in the field of integrating V2X technologies in the 5G / IMT-2020 network and beyond.
Comparative analysis of face recognition systems built using standard architecture blocks
Authors: Kalyashov E.
Published: October 2020

Research subject. The article reviews ways of constructing face recognition systems based on standard modules. Method. The study is based on comparison of performance and recognition quality of various pipelines. Core results. Values of reached recognition quality and dependencies from a type of original data are presented. Practical relevance. The results could be used while implementing various face recognition system pipelines.
Epidemiology of vaginal candidiasis among pregnant women attending Tikrit teaching hospital/Iraq.
Authors: Alsharifi Ehan A.
Published: October 2020

Back ground: Vaginal candidiasis is the second common infection among child bearing women. The disease is caused by yeast organism especially Candida albican. Pregnancy is one of the risk factors of the disease. It has been revealed that more than 75 % of women may experience an attach of the disease during their life time.Objectives: To study the epidemiological factors of vaginal candidiasis among pregnant women attending Tikrit teaching hospital out-patient clinic.Patients and methods: The study was conducted on a sample of (120) pregnant women. The demographic and epidemiologic information was obtained according to special designed questionnaire. The study was done over a period from 1/3/2017 to 16/4/2017. Vaginal swabs were taken from patients and sent to the lab for direct microscopically examination and cultured in special nutrient media.Results: About (29%) of study sample had vaginal candidiasis. There was a significant relation between a history of taking antibiotic, oral contraceptive drugs, diabetes mellitus and occurrence of the disease. The most frequent cases of vaginal candidiasis was from age group (25-35 years) (57.1%).Conclusions: About (29%) of pregnant women sample was affected by vaginal candidiasis. There was a significant relation between history of using oral contraceptive pills, broad spectrum antibiotics taking, diabetes mellitus and occurrence of the disease.
المقدمة : داء المبيضات المهبلي هوثاني اشهر الامراض التي تصيب النساء الحوامل  والذي يتسبب بواسطة الاصابة بنوع من الفطريات تسمى مبيضات البيكان . يعتبر الحمل احد العوامل التي تزيد احتمالية اصابة المرأة بهذا المرض حيث اوضحت الدراسات بان مايقارب 75٪ من النساء قد تعاني من المرض خلال فترة من فترات حياتهم .
أهداف الدراسة:لدراسة العوامل الوبائية لداء المبيضات المهبلي بين النساء الحوامل الذين يراجعون المستشفى التعليمي في تكريت / العيادة الخارجية المرضى وطريقة عمل البحث :تم اجراء الدراسة على عينة مكونة من 120 من النساء الحوامل حيث تم جمع المعلومات الديموغرافية والوبائية لافراد العينة حسب استبيان خاص اعد لهذا الغرض . وقد اجريت الدراسة للفترة بين 1/3/2017 لغاية 16/4/2017 . لقد تم اخذ مسحات مهبلية من افراد العينة وارسلت للمختبر حيث تم فحصها مجهريا وكذلك تم زراعتها في اطباق خاصة تحتوي وسط غذائي خاص لذلك.
النتائج:حوالي (29٪) من عينة الدراسة من النساء الحوامل كانت مصابة بداء المبيضات المهبلي وكما اظهرت الدراسة وجود علاقة كبيرة بين تناول المضادات الحيوية من قبل المرأة الحامل  وتناول حبوب منع الحمل وزيادة الأصابة بالمرض وكما تبين وجود علاقة ايضا بين اصابة الحامل بداء السكري وزيادة حدوث المرض. وكانت الحالات الأكثر شيوعا لداء المبيضات المهبلي بين الفئة العمرية (25-35 سنة) (55.8٪)
 الاستنتاجات: حوالي (29٪) من عينة النساء الحوامل كانت مصابة بداء المبيضات المهبلي. وتبين وجود علاقة كبيرة بين  استخدام حبوب منع الحمل، والمضادات الحيوية من قبل الحامل وكذلك اصابتها بداء السكري و زيادة حدوث المرض .
Neonatal Mortality in Two Tertiary Pediatric Hospitals in Baghdad (2012-2016)
Authors: Jawad Hasanein A. , Al-kaseer Eman A. , Al-Diwan Jawad KA
Published: October 2020

number of neonatal mortality rate (NMR). This study was conducted to clarify the relationship between conflict and neonatal mortality in Baghdad, Iraq.Objective: Throw a light on the impact of conflicts on neonatal mortality in Iraq.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in two hospitals in Baghdad that were chosen randomly. All deceased newborns in neonatal intensive care units from January 2012 to December 2016 in the mentioned hospitals were included in this study.Results: The admissions were increased during the period of the study by 1.3 times. There was a decrease in admission by 0.9 in 2016 than 2015. There was an increase in NMR during the period of the study by 1.4 times, from 60/1000 in 2012 to 85/1000 in 2016.Conclusions: There has been an observed increase in neonatal mortality in Iraq due to the impact of conflicts that have led to deterioration in the neonatal health status.
الخلفية: ربطت تقارير عديدة بين انتشار العنف والنزاعات المسلحة وزيادة معدلات وفيات حديثي الولادة. اجريت هذه الدراسة لتوضيح العلاقة بين النزاعات ووفيات الاطفال حديثي الولادة في بغداد، العراق.
الاهداف: بيان مدى تأثير النزاعات على وفيات الأطفال حديثي الولادة في بغداد، العراق.
الطرائق: أجريت هذه الدراسة المقطعية في مستشفيين في بغداد تم اختيار بشكل عشوائي. وقد شملت هذه الدراسة جميع المواليد حديثي الولادة في وحدات العناية المركزة لحديثي الولادة من كانون الثاني / يناير 2012 إلى كانون الأول / ديسمبر 2016 في المستشفيات المذكورة.
النتائج: ازداد ادخال المواليد الجدد الى العناية المركزة بمقدار ١٫٣ مرة خلال فترة الدراسة. قل ادخال المواليد بمقدار ٠٫٩ في ٢٠١٦ عن السنة السابقة. نسبة وفيات المواليد الجدد ازدادت بمقدار ١٫٤ مرة خلال فترة الدراسة. نسبة وفيات المواليد الجدد كانت ٦٠ لكل ١٠٠٠ ولادة حية في العام ٢٠١٢ وأصبحت ٨٥ لكل ١٠٠٠ ولادة حية في العام ٢٠١٦.
الاستنتاج: حدثت زيادة ملحوظة في وفيات المواليد الجدد في العراق بسبب تأثير النزاعات التي أدت إلى تدهور الوضع الصحي لحديثي الولادة.
Demographic and Clinical Study on Patients Referred to the National Cancer Research Center for Pap Smears
Authors: Alwan Nada A.S. , Alabbody Huda Hameed , Yaseen Safana A.S.
Published: October 2020

Background: Cervical cancer ranks the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide and the eighth cancer overall. It is considered as one of the most preventable malignancies, and can be controlled through screening and Pap smears.
Objectives: To explore the demographic and clinical characteristics of a sample of Iraqi patients who were referred to the National Cancer Research Center of the University of Baghdad for Pap smear test.       
Patients and methods: The study enrolled 175 female participants who were subjected to clinical examination and Pap smear tests. A questionnaire was filled for each patient on which demographic and clinical variables were recorded. Cellular specimens were collected, fixed, stained by Papanicolaou stain and examined cytologically. The corresponding cytological findings were correlated with the studied variables and tabulated accordingly.Results: 60% of the 175 women were housewives, 40% got married before the age of 20 years, 35.4% had used contraceptive pills and 10.3% were nulliparous. The mean ages at marriage, pregnancy and first child birth were 20.2, 22.0 and 23.0 years respectively. On clinical examination, cervical erosions were obviously apparent in 41.7% of the cases and genital warts were noted in only one case (0.6%), while koilocytotic cellular atypia was observed in 4.0%. Pap smears revealed infections with Moniliasis and Trichomonas Vaginalis in 16.5% and 1.1% respectively. Atypical metaplastic changes, AGUS (atypical glandular cells of uncertain significance) and ASCUS (atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance) were displayed in 21.1%, 5.7% and 22.3% respectively. Diagnoses of CIN I (LSIL) (cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 1 - low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion), CIN II and CIN III (HSIL) (high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion) were reported in 26.8% and 2.3% respectively. Among patients with cervical erosions, the Pap smear findings illustrated more pronounced cellular changes consistent with atypical squamous metaplasia, AGUS and ASCUS (43.8%, 19.2% and 45.2% respectively). On the other hand, LSIL, kiolocytotic atypia and HSIL in these cases were registered in 15.1%, 6.8% and 1.3% respectively.
Conclusions: The demonstrated young ages at marriage, pregnancy and childbirth of the examined patients, reflecting the early onset of sexual reproductive activities, and the associated cellular changes urge the necessity for promoting public awareness on the significance of Pap smear screening among Iraqi females. The Bethesda system facilitates easier interpretation of the results; thus fostering the communications between the examining pathologists and the gynecologists.
A Novel Unusual Manifestation of CH-Alpha as Acute Metabolic Disturbances: Case Report and Big Data Analytics
Authors: Al-Imam Ahmed , Gorial Fai'q Isho , Al-Shalchy Ali Kamil
Published: October 2020

Background: The pharmaceutical “marketplace” is booming with a plethora of over-the-counter products known as supplements, including regulated and unregulated chemicals that can be purchased from pharmacies, the black market, or via the internet, including the infamous deep web and the darknet. Some supplements can boost specific physiological functions, including physical endurance, sexual performance, and musculoskeletal-articular rejuvenation.
Case Report: We are reporting a case of acute metabolic disturbances that materialized following the ingestion of CH-alpha. An otherwise healthy 35 years old male from Iraq, manifested with bilateral periorbital and dependent leg edema. Biochemical profiling revealed hypoproteinemia [6.5 g/dl], hypogammaglobulinemia [1.58 g/dl], hypercholesterolemia [218 mg/dl], and a borderline serum creatinine [1.2 mg/dl]. Following CH-Alpha's withdrawal, the patient’s condition resolved spontaneously. Although the reported case is anecdotal, we implemented the Bradford Hill’s criteria to analyze its credibility and the implied level-of-evidence in connection with causality. We also carried out collateral analytics of big data, using Google Trends, to infer data on the spatiotemporal variations of the interest of the public in CH-Alpha and related products.
Conclusion: Future externally-valid studies, including controlled trials and metanalytic studies, can satisfy the full Hill’s criteria on the potential causality for the observed acute dysmetabolism in humans.
Von Nachhaltigkeitspionieren lernen – Das Projekt Korn-Scout
Authors: Kröhn Silvana , Rumpold Birgit , Langen Nina , Bliesner-Steckmann Anna , Bartsch Silke , Scharp Michael
Published: October 2020

Das Projekt Korn-Scout entwickelt betriebliche Lehr-Lern-Materialien für Auszubildende in Korn-handhabenden Berufen. Ziel ist die Vermittlung von Nachhaltigkeitskompetenzen insbesondere zur Kommunikation mit den Akteuren der Wertschöpfungskette, um Auszubildende zu Change Agents ihrer Branche zu machen. Entscheidende Impulse kommen von den Praxispartnern und Praxispartnerinnen im Projekt – erfolgreichen Nachhaltigkeitspionieren. Diese stellen in „korn – Die Zeitschrift für Azubis“ ihre Erfahrungen und ihre Beweggründe für nachhaltiges Handeln vor.
NiB-Scout – Lernarrangements im Bäckerhandwerk zur Förderung nachhaltigkeitsorientierter beruflicher Handlungskompetenzen
Authors: Apelojg Benjamin , Hochmuth Jörg , Röhrig Anne
Published: October 2020

Mit dem Projekt NiB-Scout soll die ausbildungsorientierte Verankerung von Nachhaltigkeitsaspekten im Bäckerhandwerk geleistet werden. In dem Beitrag werden das domänenspezifische Nachhaltigkeitsverständnis, der damit verbundene Kompetenzansatz sowie der methodisch- didaktische Ansatz anhand eines Best Practice Beispiels vorgestellt.
Impulse der Themenzentrierten Interaktion für eine Berufsbildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung im Lebensmittelhandwerk und in der Lebensmittelindustrie
Authors: Casper Marc
Published: October 2020

Der Beitrag erörtert eine gemeinsame Wertebasis von Themenzentrierter Interaktion (TZI), nachhaltiger Entwicklung und Berufsbildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung (BBNE), wie sie in den Modellversuchen des Bundesinstituts für Berufsbildung konzeptualisiert wird. Konkretisiert wird dies für Berufe im Lebensmittelhandwerk und der Lebensmittelindustrie. Zum Abschluss erfolgt ein Ausblick auf bereits angelegte und noch zu vertiefende Bezüge zwischen Themenzentrierter Interaktion und Berufsbildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung.
iPBS polymorphism of rare relict and endangered Allium species growing on the territory of Kazakhstan Altai
Authors: Rayzer Olesya , Hapilina Oksana
Published: October 2020

Abstract. The purpose of the study. The estimation of genetic polymorphism of Kazakhstan populations of rare relict and endemic Allium species. The novelty of the research is the use of the modern molecular genetic iPBS (Inter- Primer Binding Site Polymorphism) method of DNA amplification to assess the genetic diversity of different populations of Allium sp., collected in their natural habitats in the Kazakhstan Altai. Methods. Samples of medicinal relict and endangered species A. ledebourianum, A. altaicum, A. microdiction were collected in the places of their natural growth in the territory of the Kazakhstan Altai. DNA was isolated from 3–5 day sterile seedlings using lysis STAB buffer with RNaseA. PBS primers were used to assess the genetic diversity of different populations of Allium spp. The amplification results obtained using different PBS primers were evaluated in the GenAlex 6.5 macro program for Excel. Results. The polymorphism of 16 genotypes of the rare relict and endangered Allium sp. was analyzed using 7 PBS primers. Clearly distinguishable amplicons were obtained, the number of which varied depending on the primer used. The dendrogram, based on UPGMA analysis, grouped the studied genotypes into 2 main clusters, one of which included samples from the A. altaicum population, and the second cluster included samples from the A. ledebourianum population. A. microdiction represented by one sample did not enter any cluster, and formed a basal branch in the dendrogram. The results of the study have revealed a high degree of iPBS polymorphism and genetic diversity in rare relict and endangered Allium sp. Practical significance. The use of the molecular genetic iPBS method allows to identify a high level of polymorphism, which can serve as a basis for the identification of various genotypes of the Allium sp., which will significantly supplement traditional preservation methods of natural populations of this genus.
Osteopontin siRNA does not confer resistance to toxic effects of parthenolide in Jurkat cells
Authors: Mehri S. , Mohammadi S. , Nikbakht M. , Sahmani M. , Zahedpanah M.
Published: October 2020

Summary. Background: Osteopontin (OPN) plays a critical role in cell proliferation and drug resistance in cancer treatment and hematological malignancies. In T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, most initial therapies can induce remission while some patients then relapse and do not respond well to chemotherapy. The sesquiterpene lactone parthenolide (PTL) can induce apoptosis in a variety of cancer cell lines via inhibition of pro-inflammatory transcription factor nuclear factor kappa B and has anti-tumor activity in acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment. Aim: To study the role of OPN in conferring in vitro resistance to PTL in Jurkat cells. Methods: Jurkat cells were cultured with 8–20 μm PTL for 48 h. Transfection with OPN siRNA was provided. Apoptosis assays were performed with Annexin V-Alexa Fluor-488/PI. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to measure OPN gene expression using the 2-2-ΔΔCt method. Results: PTL has cytotoxic and apoptotic effect on Jurkat cells with IC50 values of 16.1 μm, and growth inhibition effect of PTL does not differ significantly in combination with OPN-siRNA. OPN gene expression is not affected by PTL. Conclusions: Parthenolide induces apoptosis in Jurkat cells, but inhibition of osteopontin gene expression with siRNA does not reduce apoptotic effect of parthenolide.
Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work: Shooting Sports State Plan and Program Guidelines
Authors: Culen Gerald (Jerry) , Pracht Dale , Davis Paula , Prevatt Stefanie , Psikogios Janet
Published: October 2020

This 4-page publication is one in the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work. It discusses the 4-H Shooting Sports Program, which teaches young people the safe and responsible use of firearms, principles of archery, and hunting basics. Written by Jerry Culen, Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Stefanie Prevatt, and Janet Psikogios and published by the UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development Department, June 2018.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h390
Key Plant, Key Pests: Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
Authors: Popenoe Juanita , Roper Warwick Caroline G , Beeson, Jr. Richard C
Published: October 2020

This series of Key Plant, Key Pests publications are designed for Florida gardeners, horticulturalists and landscape professionals to help identify common pests associated with common Florida flora. This publication, the second in the Key Plant, Key Pests Series, helps identify the most common pests found on the Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia). This publication provides information and general management recommendations for anthracnose or black elm spot, powdery mildew, trunk canker, borers, eriophyid mites and leaf beetles.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep559
Key Plant, Key Pests: Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia)
Authors: Popenoe Juanita , Roper Warwick Caroline G , Marble Stephen Christoper
Published: October 2020

This series of Key Plant, Key Pests publications are designed for Florida gardeners, horticulturalists and landscape professionals to help identify common pests associated with common Florida flora. This publication, the first in the Key Plant, Key Pests Series, helps identify the most common pests found on the Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia). Crapemyrtle are known for being one of the most pest-free landscape plants. This publication provides information and general management recommendations for the crapemyrtle aphid, metallic beetles and powdery mildew. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep560
Feral Swine Trapping: Techniques and Designs
Authors: Wight Bethany Rose , Boughton Raoul Keith
Published: October 2020

Feral swine are an invasive or nuisance species in Florida and most other states because their incessant rooting is ruinous to natural and agricultural habitat. They loosen the soil, destroy native vegetation, and modify the natural chemistry and nutrients of the soil, causing widespread destruction in natural ecosystems, agricultural areas, livestock pastures, and residential areas. They also carry numerous diseases, some of which are transmittable to wild and domestic animals and humans. Trapping and removing swine from your property is an effective way to reduce or control feral swine populations. This 9-page fact sheet written by Bethany Wight and Raoul K. Boughton and published by the UF/IFAS Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department describes the most commonly used trapping techniques and illustrates several trap and gate designs.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw440
Analisis Penerapan Manajemen Strategik dan Pengaruhnya terhadap Kinerja Usaha
Authors: Widayanto Mutinda Teguh
Published: October 2020

This research was conducted to determine the degree of implementation of Strategic Management and the level of MSME (Miicro. Small, and Medium Enterprise) business performance in the Batik, Craft and Furniture sector in Probolinggo District, East Java and to examine the relationship between Strategic Management Application and Business Performance. The population of this research is the MSMEs of the Batik, Craft and Furniture sectors in Probolinggo District with a purposive sampling method, and those who meet the requirements of 30 samples. The method used is a survey through a questionnaire to find out primary data of degrees in the Implementation of Strategic Management and secondary data on business performance. To test the relationship between variables, a statistical test was carried out using the linear regression method with the SPSS tool. The results showed that the degree of implementation of Strategic Management and Business Performance of respondents was included in the medium category. Statistical test results show that there is a positive and significant effect of the Implementation of Strategic Management on Business Performance. The results of this study should be input for stakeholders in an effort to improve the competence of MSMEs in dealing with business competition.
Mempertahankan Kinerja Karyawan di Masa Pandemi Covid-19: Studi Kasus pada Industri Ritel
Authors: Asbari Masduki , Novitasari Dewiana , Silitonga Nelson , Sutardi Didi , Gazali Gazali
Published: October 2020

This study aimed to measure the effect of transformational leadership on employee performance of the employee of a HVAC industry in Tangerang which are mediated by readiness for change. Data collection was done by simple random sampling technique and the returned and valid questionnaire results were 224 samples. Data processing was used SEM method with SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results of this study concluded that transformational leadership have not significant effect on the employee performance, but transformational leadership have a positive and significant effect on readiness for change. This study conclude also that readiness for change have a positive and significant effect on relationship between transformational leadership and employee performance. Readiness for change as fully mediator. This new research proposed a model for building employee performance among the employee of a HVAC industry in Tangerang through enhancing transformational leadership practice with readiness for change as a mediator. This research could pave the way to improve employee readiness in facing the era of industrial revolution 4.0.
Pengaruh Brand Equity terhadap Keputusan Pembelian
Authors: Sya'idah Evi Husniati
Published: October 2020

Abstract

 

Brand equity or in Bahasa Indonesia referred to ekuitas merek is something that refers to the value of a product from a company that can be recognised when compared to similar goods or services on the market. Having a brand equity on a certain product becomes very important for the company because it is considered effective in creating loyal customers. This research aims to determine the influence of brand equity on the decision to purchase toasted bread ‘Bakarin’ in Kediri. Brand equity is associated with brand names, quality effects, strong brand associations, and other assets such as patents and trademarks. This type of research includes causal asossiative research. The population in this research is the buyer of Toasted bread ‘Bakarin’ in Kediri area. While the sample used is 30 subscribers. The data collection technique used in this study is questionnaires. Its analytical data technique uses multi linear regression. From the analysis of the data, it shows that: (1) Brand awareness has a significant effect on purchasing decisions; (2) Brand loyalty has a significant effect on purchasing decisions; (3) Brand awareness, brand association, quality perception, and brand loyalty jointly have significant effect on purchasing decision.

 

Keywords: brand awareness, brand assosiasion, quality percaption, brand loyalty, purchasing decision.

 

 

Abstrak

Brand equity atau dalam Bahasa Indonesia disebut sebagai sebagai ekuitas merek adalah sesuatu yang mengacu pada nilai suatu produk dari perusahaan tertentu yang dapat dikenali bila dibandingkan dengan barang atau jasa yang serupa di pasaran. Memiliki brand equity pada suiatu produk menjadi sangat penting bagi perusahaan karena hal tersebut dianggap mampu menciptakan pelanggan yang setia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh brand equity terhadap keputusan pembelian roti bakar merek Bakarin di Kediri. Brand equity berhubungan dengan nama merek yang dikenal, kesan kualitas, asosiasi merek yang kuat dan aset-aset lainnya seperti paten dan merek dagang. Jenis penelitian ini termasuk penelitian asossiatif kausal. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pembeli roti bakar merek Bakarin di wilayah Kediri. Sedangkan sampel yang digunakan adalah 30 pelanggan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner. Teknik data analisisnya menggunakan multi linear regression. Dari analisis data tersebut, diperoleh hasil: (1) Kesadaran merek berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian; (2) Loyalitas merek berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian; (3) Kesadaran merek, asosiasi merek, persepsi kualitas, dan loyalitas merek secara bersama-sama berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian.

Kata kunci: Kesadaran merek, asosiasi merek, persepsi kualitas, loyaitas merek, keputusan pembelian.
Peran Mediasi Komitmen Organisasi: Kontribusi Karakteristik Individu terhadap Kinerja Pegawai
Authors: Ahmad Ahmad
Published: October 2020

This study aims to explore the contribution effect of individual characteristics on organizational commitment and employee performance. The design of this research is a survey method using a questionnaire. The sampling technique was proportional stratified random. The number of respondents was determined as 125 employees through the table krejcie-morgan of 220 State Civil Servants, obtained 140 units of analysis (State Civil Apparatus at the South Sulawesi Provincial Health Office), only in its implementation there were 15 respondents who gave incomplete responses so that overall only 125 respondents used. The quantitative approach is used to test and prove hypotheses through the use of WarpPLS 6.0. The results of this study indicate that individual characteristics have a significant impact on employee commitment and performance, commitment also shows real results on employee performance. The resulting mediation role test shows that organizational commitment is not stated as a mediator because without the support of organizational commitment, in its implementation individual characteristics are also able to provide tangible results in improving performance.
Developing educational institution culture for the education of ethical and humanistic values, and of lifelong-learning spirits in Binh Duong province
Authors: Ha Nguyen Duy Mong , Nhan Nguyen Thanh , Quang Bui Ngoc
Published: October 2020

Developing educational institution culture contributes much to the training of learners to become adaptable and useful, moral citizens with lifelong-learning spirits and skills, with standard lifestyle, with awareness and fighting capacity, who can actively and effectively contribute to the development of local communities and of the country. First of all, the article aims to (1) outline the theoretical background of educational institution culture, (2) overview some core values and norms that are of interest in building educational institution culture in the 21st century so as to improve morality, lifestyle and lifelong learning spirits for learners (high school as well as undergraduate students), and then (3) suggest the development and promotion of core values and integrate them into all activities of the educational institutions to achieve the goal of whole-person training via the general analysis of some schools and universities in Binh Duong province. The research group summarizes some relevant contents from various documents, does discourse analysis of some statements in the institutional official websites, studies and observes some schools and universities in Binh Duong province that has attracted a lot of immigrants from many places in Vietnam. The research results show that, due to the big increase in scale and in the needs for the development of schools and universities in terms of quantity and quality, educational institution culture increasingly becomes an urgent issue in Binh Duong province, in which the values of morality, humanity and lifelong learning should be deeply and widely developed. The leaders of educational institutions need to be trained for the procedure and tools of developing educational institution culture.
CORRELATION OF SERUM CORTISOL LEVEL WITH THE PROGNOSIS OF STROKE: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Vaishnav Rukmani , Kiran Enugala Ravi , Saxena Vikas
Published: October 2020

Introduction: Cortisol is a hormone of immense importance in the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis & it has got paramount effects on the metabolism of lipid, glucose & protein. With reference to stroke, a stress response implies rise in the levels of catecholamines & cortisol during the 1st week after the acute episode. Such kind of response is evident in infarction of cerebrum & bleeding in the cerebral cortex. There is ample amount of evidence from past studies that raised levels of serum cortisol levels are associated with volume of ischemic lesion.

Patients and methods: Subjects included were patients who were admitted in the hospital within six hours after the stroke episode. Every patient was monitored for Scandinavian Stroke Scale (SSS) after the admission. This test was conducted per two hours in first twenty four hours, then per four hours in the next 48 hours & then every day up-to seventh day. Blood samples were extracted for the estimation of serum cortisol. Time duration of 01:00 AM to 07:00 AM was excluded for sample extraction.

Results: Serum cortisol level was significantly higher in subjects with insular involvement (635 nmol/l) as compared to patients without insular involvement.

Conclusion: It’s quite clear from our study that raised cortisol levels are highly associated with bad outcome & poor response in patients with stroke.

Keywords: Serum Cortisol, hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis, Stroke.
STUDY OF MENSTRUAL PRACTICES IN INDIA – ACQUAINTANCE WITH MENSTRUAL CUPS
Authors: Agrawal Aanchal , Ruprai Reena Kaur
Published: October 2020

Background: All those who menstruate need the awareness and access to their choice of menstrual materials that are safe, comfortable and support sustainable production and use. It is necessary to address menstruation to understand the need to take subsequent steps for a woman who menstruates for a period of 40 years of her life.

Method: A cross-sectional, standardized questionnaire based survey method was used to collect information from a sample size of 500 people after prior institutional ethical clearance. Statistical knowledge was applied using Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).  An aggregate was made where socio-demographic and menstrual characteristics were compared. Insight was made to acknowledge female genital health concerns through scholarly articles available on the web.

Results: 2.2% of sexually active women use menstrual cups. 3.7% of them prefer to use sanitary napkins along with menstrual cups only for gym and swimming. They reported cups were more comfortable. Other reasons for preference were they are environment friendly and reusable. However, 96.4% of sexually inactive women use sanitary napkins. The reasons for them not using cups were found to be (in descending order): not knowing how to use, want to use but afraid, not available in local medical stores and cultural beliefs. Usage of cloth still made it to 0.8%.

Keywords: Menstruation, menstrual cups, environment friendly
ROBSON’S CLASSIFICATION OF CAESAREAN SECTION CONDUCTED AT A TERTIARY CARE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL
Authors: Agrawal Nishtha , Agrawal Neha
Published: October 2020

Background: Despite the World Health Organization’s recommendation and caution the cesarean section rates are continuously rising across the world. This despite the evidence indicating that this increase in c-section rate is not leading to a decline in the maternal and child mortality rates. The objective of this study was to classify and categories all the primary c-section conducted among multi-parous women delivering at a tertiary care hospital. 

Material and Methods: An observational, cross-sectional, single centre study was conducted at the Sultania Zanana Hospital affiliated to Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal. The total duration of the study was one year from April 2013 to March 2014.  The study population comprised of the multi-parous women coming or referred to SHZ.  The primary source of the data for this study where the patient’s interview, treatment records and operation theatre delivery register. 

Results: During the period between April 2013 to March 2014, a total of 10,271 deliveries were conducted at SZH; of these 7,570 were normal vaginal deliveries and 3,151 were c-section. The prevalence of primary cesarean section in multipara in the present study is 5.6 %.  Most (62.0%) women were categorized as belonging to the III group while only 2.1% of women were categorized in the VIII group.

Discussion:  A large number of primary c-section among primiparous women can be prevented. In comparison to primiparous women, the prevalence of primary c-section was less among multiparous women.
Komitmen Politik: Penegakan hukum & Keberlanjutan Usaha Pemerintah Kota Tasikmalaya dalam Upaya Menurunkan Angka Stunting
Authors: Juliana Della Tri , Rizki Mochamad Faizal , Argenti Gili
Published: October 2020

Stunted children are categorized as a problem in chronic nutrition which is motivated by many factors such as socioeconomic conditions, nutrition of pregnant women, morbidity in infants and malnutrition intake in infants and pregnant women. This research is motivated by the problem of stunting in the Tasikmalaya City which has a good stunting journey with the achievement of the prevalence of stunting falling in four years from 13,881 in 2016 to 5,986 children in 2019. Behind its success, it is possible that there was a good political commitment. This research was conducted with the aim of knowing how the Political Commitment of the City Government of Tasikmalaya in reducing the prevalence of stunting, which is highlighted in the commitment here is the aspect of law enforcement and business sustainability. The method used is descriptive research and data collection techniques with literature study and field studies, the data sources used are primary and secondary. The informants in this study consisted of 3 agencies and 5 public with certain criteria. Data analysis was performed data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the success of a policy is judged based on its political commitment. In policies related to stunting in Tasikmalaya City, it is already good, but in its implementation there are still several obstacles including in the dimension of law enforcement and business sustainability. Anak stunting dikategorikan sebagai permasalahan gizi kronik yang dilatarbelakangi oleh banyak faktor contohnya kondisi sosial ekonomi, gizi ibu hamil, kesakitan pada bayi serta asupan gizi kurang pada bayi maupun ibu hamil. Penelitian ini diangkat karena permasalahan stunting di Kota Tasikmalaya yang memiliki perjalanan stunting baik dengan pencapaian prevalensi stunting turun dalam waktu empat tahun dari 13.881 di tahun 2016 menjadi 5.986 anak di tahun 2019. Dibalik kesuksesannya maka memungkinkan terdapat komitmen politik yang baik. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana Komitmen Politik Pemerintah Kota Tasikmalaya dalam menurunkan prevalensi stunting, yang disorot dalam komitmen di sini adalah aspek penegakan hukum dan keberlanjutan usaha. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data studi pustaka dan studi lapangan, sumber data yang digunakan adalah primer dan sekunder. Informan pada penelitian ini terdiri dari 3 instansi dan 5 masyarakat dengan kriteria tertentu. Analisis data dilakukan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa berhasilnya suatu kebijakan dinilai berdasarkan komitmen politiknya. Dalam kebijakan terkait stunting di Kota Tasikmalaya memang sudah baik namun dalam pelaksanaanya masih terdapat beberapa hambatan termasuk dalam dimensi penegakan hukum dan keberlanjutan usaha.
PENERAPAN TEKNIK MARKETPLACE ACTIVITY DALAM MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DAN BUDI PEKERTI MATERI IMAN KEPADA HARI AKHIR DI KELAS IX G SMP NEGERI 15 KOTA SERANG
Authors: Taufiqoh Taufiqoh
Published: October 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk bagaimana proses perapan tehnik market place activity dalam Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti, mengetahui kesesuaian penerapan tehnik market place activity dalam Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti, serta mengetahui apakah proses penerapan tehnik market place activity dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti pada materi iman kepada hari akhir di kelas IX G SMP Negeri 15 Kota Serang tahun pelajaran 2017/2018. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas dibatasi pada penerapan tehnik market place activity dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti sebagai upaya meningkatkan aktivitas belajar materi iman kepada hari akhir  di kelas IX G SMP Negeri 15 Kota Serang Semester 1 Tahun 2017-2018. Berdasarkan hasil Penelitian Tindakan Kelas ini prosentasi ketercapaian pada siklus pertama mengalami peningkatan pada siklus kedua, hasil temuan pada penelitian menunjukkan bahwa melalui Penerapan Tehnik Market Place Activity dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti Materi Iman Kepada Hari Akhir.

Kata kunci: Tehnik Market Place Activity, hasil belajar, Pendidikan Agama Islam

 

Abstract. This study aims to find out how the process of applying market place activity techniques in Islamic Education and Characteristics, knowing the suitability of the application of market place activity techniques in Islamic Education and Characteristics, and knowing whether the process of applying market place activity techniques can improve the learning outcomes of Islamic Education and character in the matter of faith in the final day in class IX G of 15 Junior High School Serang City in the academic year 2017/2018. This research is a classroom action research limited to the application of market place activity techniques in Islamic Education and Character Education Learning as an effort to increase the learning activities of material faith in the final day of class IX G of 15 Junior High School Serang City Semester 1 2017/2018. Based on the results of this Classroom Action Research the percentage of achievement in the first cycle experienced an increase in the second cycle, the findings of the study showed that through the Application of Market Place Activity Techniques in Improving Learning Outcomes in Islamic Education and Characteristics of Faith in the End Times. Keywords: Market Place Activity Techniques, learning outcomes, Islamic Education

Keywords: Market Place Activity Techniques, learning outcomes, Islamic Education