bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The TEMPO Trial at 5 Years: Transoral Fundoplication (TIF 2.0) Is Safe, Durable, and Cost-effective
Authors: Trad Karim S. , Barnes William E. , Prevou Elizabeth R. , Simoni Gilbert , Steffen Jennifer A. , Shughoury Ahmad B. , Raza Mamoon , Heise Jeffrey A. , Fox Mark A. , Mavrelis Peter G.
Published: February 2018

Background. Questions remain about the therapeutic durability of transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF). In this study, clinical outcomes were evaluated at 5 years post-TIF 2.0. Methods. A total of 63 chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) sufferers with troublesome symptoms refractory to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy, absent or ≤2 cm hiatal hernia, and abnormal esophageal acid exposure were randomized to the TIF group or PPI group. Following the 6-month evaluation, all patients in the PPI group elected for crossover to TIF; therefore, all 63 patients underwent TIF 2.0 with EsophyX2 device. Primary outcome was elimination of daily troublesome regurgitation and atypical symptoms at the 5-year follow-up. Secondary outcomes were improvement in symptom scores, PPI use, reoperations, and patient health satisfaction. The cost-effectiveness of TIF 2.0 was also estimated. Results. Of 63 patients, 60 were available at 1 year, 52 at 3 years, and 44 at 5 years for evaluation. Troublesome regurgitation was eliminated in 88% of patients at 1 year, 90% at 3 years, and 86% at 5 years. Resolution of troublesome atypical symptoms was achieved in 82% of patients at 1 year, 88% at 3 years, and 80% at 5 years. No serious adverse events occurred. There were 3 reoperations by the end of the 5-year follow-up. At the 5-year follow-up, 34% of patients were on daily PPI therapy as compared with 100% of patients at screening. The total GERD Health-related quality-of-life score improved by decreasing from 22.2 to 6.8 at 5 years ( P < .001). Conclusion. In this patient population, the TIF 2.0 procedure provided safe and sustained long-term elimination of troublesome GERD symptoms.
Virtual Reality for Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review
Authors: Shen Jiabin , Johnson Sarah , Chen Cheng , Xiang Henry
Published: February 2018

Objective. Pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with physical and psychobehavioral impairment in children. Effective rehabilitation programs postinjury are critical for children with TBI. Virtual reality (VR) has been increasingly adopted for brain injury rehabilitation. However, scientific synthesis is lacking in evaluating its effectiveness in pediatric TBI rehabilitation. This article aimed to conduct a systematic review on the effectiveness of VR-based pediatric TBI rehabilitation. Methods. A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, PsycInfo, SCOPUS, CENTRAL, BioMed Central, CiNAHL, and Web of Science through November 2015. Personal libraries and relevant references supplemented the search. Two authors independently reviewed the abstracts and/or full text of 5824 articles. Data extraction and qualitative synthesis was conducted along with quantitative assessment of research quality by 2 authors. Results. A positive impact was found for VR-based interventions on children’s physical rehabilitation post-TBI. The quality of research evidence was moderate, which largely suffered from small samples, lack of immersive VR experience, and lack of focus on socioemotional outcomes post-TBI. Conclusions. The present review identified positive effects of VR interventions for pediatric TBI rehabilitation especially in physical outcomes. Future research should include larger samples and broader post-TBI outcomes in children using VR-based interventions.
Cross-coupled fuzzy logic sliding mode control of dual-driving feed system
Authors: Lu Hong , Fan Wei , Zhang Yongquan , Ling He , Wang Shaojun , Alghannam Essa , Duan Meng
Published: February 2018

Dual-driving systems have been widely adopted in advanced manufacturing machine. Synchronization of the dual-servo systems is crucial for tracking reference trajectories. This article proposes a novel cross-coupled fuzzy logic sliding mode control for the synchronous control of dual-driving feed system. The dynamic model of dual-driving system has been established and the individual proportional–proportional–integral controller is built based on the dynamic model. To increase the synchronous performance, a cross-coupled sliding mode controller is provided based on dual-driving system model. In addition, a continuous saturation function is adopted to reduce chattering. Lyapunov stability criterion is used to analyze the stability of the cross-coupled sliding mode control. Moreover, a fuzzy logic saturation gain control approach is proposed to overcome the low robustness and poor dynamic synchronous performance in the normal cross-coupled control scheme. The adaptive saturation function is designed to eliminate synchronous deviation caused by the process of two axes following each other. Finally, an industrial application of dual-driving system is utilized to prove the effectiveness of the proposed scheme. The proposed cross-coupled fuzzy logic sliding mode control scheme has been effectively demonstrated to improve synchronous performance and tracking accuracy.
The Condensed Courtship Clock: How Elite Women Manage Self-development and Marriage Ideals
Authors: Fallon Katherine , Stockstill Casey
Published: February 2018

As elite, heterosexual women delay marriage, complete higher education, and pursue high-status careers, are they able to de-center the other-oriented roles of wife and mother in their lives? Using in-depth interviews with 33 single, college-educated women, the authors examine how elite women balance expectations for self-development and family formation. Participants constructed a timeline with three phases: the self-development phase, the readiness moment, and the push to partner. Women’s initial focus on self-development ends with a shift toward feeling ready to search for a spouse. Classed norms for family formation and a perceived biological deadline for childbearing leave a narrow window to achieve family goals. The authors call this narrow window the condensed courtship clock. The clock results in self-scrutiny and third-party policing for women who are off schedule. The class advantages that allow elite women to engage in concerted self-development after college come with intense classed and gendered expectations for family formation.
Impact of Procalcitonin Monitoring on Duration of Antibiotics in Patients With Sepsis and/or Pneumonia in a Community Hospital Setting
Authors: Covington Elizabeth W. , Eure Stephen , Carroll Doug , Freeman Christen
Published: February 2018

Background: Procalcitonin (PCT) is a biomarker specific for bacterial infections versus viral or noninfectious causes. Utilizing PCT as a guide for antibiotic duration could have benefit in limiting antimicrobial overuse. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of PCT monitoring on inpatient antibiotic duration for pneumonia and sepsis at a community hospital. Methods: This study utilized a prospective cohort design with a historical control group prior to the availability of PCT testing and a prospective intervention group after the availability of PCT testing at a community hospital. Results: A total of 102 patients (51 retrospective and 51 prospective) were included in the analysis. There was no difference in mean duration of inpatient antibiotics (6.1 ± 3.9 vs 5.4 ± 2.9 days, P = .50). Additionally, there was no difference in the average time to antibiotic de-escalation, average hospital length of stay, or intensive care unit length of stay. PCT monitoring resulted in a 41% reduction in discharge antibiotics (63% vs 37%, P = .0090) and a 2.2-day reduction in duration of overall inpatient and post-discharge antibiotics (9.5 ± 4.5 vs 7.3 ± 4.1 days, P = .013). There was no difference in mortality, relapse of infection, or 30-day readmission. Conclusion: PCT monitoring in patients with suspected pneumonia and/or sepsis in the community setting failed to show a reduction in duration of inpatient antibiotics after the introduction of PCT monitoring. However, PCT resulted in significantly fewer discharge antibiotics and overall inpatient plus post-discharge antibiotic duration, with no detrimental effect on mortality or readmission.
Βιβλιοκρισία:ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΑ ΚΟΝΤΟΓΙΑΝΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ, Τοπικά συμβούλια στις βυζαντινές πόλεις. Παράδοση και εξέλιξη (13ος-15ος αι).Ακαδημία Αθηνών. Κέντρον Ερεύνης Μεσαιωνικού και Νέου Ελληνισμού, Αθήνα 2015, 172 σελ. . ISBN 978-960-404-305-7
Authors: ΚΑΤΣΩΝΗ Πολύμνια Γ.
Published: February 2018

Βιβλιοκρισία:ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΑ ΚΟΝΤΟΓΙΑΝΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ, Τοπικά συμβούλια στις βυζαντινές πόλεις. Παράδοση και εξέλιξη (13ος-15ος αι).Ακαδημία Αθηνών. Κέντρον Ερεύνης Μεσαιωνικού και Νέου Ελληνισμού, Αθήνα 2015, 172 σελ.  ISBN 978-960-404-305-7
Unwanted effects of psychotropic drug interactions with medicinal products and diet supplements containing plant extracts.
Authors: Woroń Jarosław , Siwek Marcin
Published: February 2018

Cel pracy

ocena występowania niekorzystnych interakcji leków psychotropowych z preparatami ziołowymi (PZ) tj. lekami roślinnymi oraz suplementami diety , które zawierają wyciągi roślinne.

Metoda

Analiza 147 przypadków wystąpienia objawów niepożądanych, o obrazie klinicznym wskazującym w stopniu prawdopodobnym lub pewnym, że były one skutkiem dołączenia PZ do stosowanej farmakoterapii, której istotną częścią były leki psychotropowe.

Wyniki

Najczęściej spotykanym skutkiem interakcji leków przeciwdepresyjnych z grupy SSRI lub SNRI z PZ były powikłania krwotoczne, wynikające z dołączenia miłorzębu japońskiego (27,45% wszystkich powikłań w tej podgrupie). Kolejnym częstym powikłaniem był zespół serotoninowy (ZS) (11,8%), pojawiający się w trakcie stosowania żeńszenia (jeden przypadek ZS wystąpił po dołączeniu bacopa). W grupie leków przeciwpsychotycznych największą ilość interakcji stwierdzono w przypadku haloperidolu, a spośród PZ największa ilość powikłań (29.8%) wiązała się z zastosowaniem żeńszenia (w tym 6 przypadków komorowych zaburzeń rytmu w połączeniu z haloperidolem), ostropestu plamistego (w tym 7 przypadków zapalenia trzustki w połączeniu z haloperidolem lub risperidonem oraz 1 przypadek hepatotoksyczności po dołączeniu do aripiprazolu) i różańca górskiego. W grupie leków nasennych i uspokajających najczęściej notowano interakcje z żeńszeniem, głównie w postaci nasileni działania sedatywnego, zaburzeń poznawczych i świadomości. W 132 przypadkach odstawienie preparatu roślinnego spowodowało zmniejszenie nasilenia opisywanych objawów niepożądanych lub ich całkowite ustąpienie.

Wnioski

PZ (zwłaszcza z żeńszenia , różeńca górskiego, miłorzębu japońskiego, ostropestu) obarczone są znaczącym ryzykiem interakcji farmakokinetycznych i farmakodynamicznych z lekami psychotropowymi. Ze względu na wynikające z tego powikłania i działania niepożądane, każda decyzja dotycząca dołączenia preparatu ziołowego powinna być poprzedzona szczegółową analizą bezpieczeństwa oraz bilansu korzyści i ryzyka.
Eine komperative und kritische Analyse islamischer Stiftungen
Authors: Çizakça Murat
Published: February 2018

Fromme islamische Stiftungen blicken auf eine jahrhundertealte Tradition zurück, sie können alszivilgesellschaftliche Organisationen avant la lettre angesehen werden. Nachdem Kolonialpolitik und postkoloniale Modernisierungsbestrebungen zu ihrer Zurückdrängung in weiten Teilen der islamischen Welt führten, wird ihre Bedeutung für muslimische Gesellschaften wieder zunehmend wertgeschätzt. Um diese Trendwende zu unterstützen sind jedoch konkrete Gesetzesinitiativen notwendig.
Predominantly Black Institutions and Public Montessori Schools: Reclaiming the “Genius” in African American Children
Authors: Jor’dan Jamilah R.
Published: February 2018

There are more than 22,000 Montessori schools in over 100 countries worldwide. Beginning in the 1950s the American Montessori movement was primarily a private pre-school movement. There are more than 5,000 schools in the United States; over 500 of these are public. Montessori schools are an increasingly popular choice in the U.S. for public school districts looking to improve their educational outcomes. Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) can play a pivotal role by integrating Montessori education within their teacher preparation programs. As the demand for Montessori education increases there will be a need for more highly-qualified, culturally and linguistically diverse teachers who have the appropriate credentials and can implement the Montessori approach. Scientific research confirms that children who attend Montessori schools are advantaged academically, socially and emotionally. Communities such as Milwaukee and Chicago are now implementing Montessori education through public schools as part of school reform efforts making the educational approach more accessible to African American children.
The Functional Specialization of Exomer as a Cargo Adaptor During the Evolution of Fungi
Authors: Anton Carlos , Taubas Javier Valdez , Roncero Cesar
Published: February 2018

Yeast exomer is a heterotetrameric complex that is assembled at the trans-Golgi network, which is required for the delivery of a distinct set of proteins to the plasma membrane using ChAPs (Chs5-Arf1 binding proteins) Chs6 and Bch2 as dedicated cargo adaptors. However, our results show a significant functional divergence between them, suggesting an evolutionary specialization among the ChAPs. Moreover, the characterization of exomer mutants in several fungi indicates that exomer’s function as a cargo adaptor is a late evolutionary acquisition associated with several gene duplications of the fungal ChAPs ancestor. Initial gene duplication led to the formation of the two ChAPs families, Chs6 and Bch1, in the Saccaromycotina group, which have remained functionally redundant based on the characterization of Kluyveromyces lactis mutants. The whole-genome duplication that occurred within the Saccharomyces genus facilitated a further divergence, which allowed Chs6/Bch2 and Bch1/Bud7 pairs to become specialized for specific cellular functions. We also show that the behavior of S. cerevisiae  Chs3 as an exomer cargo is associated with the presence of specific cytosolic domains in this protein, which favor its interaction with exomer and AP-1 complexes. However, these domains are not conserved in the Chs3 proteins of other fungi, suggesting that they arose late in the evolution of fungi associated with the specialization of ChAPs as cargo adaptors.
Checkmate at the Check-In. Discrimination or Transatlantic People Smuggling from Brussels National Airport
Authors: De Bondt Wendy , Audenaert Nele
Published: February 2018

Pursuant to the so-called American travel ban, nationals from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen were denied access to US territory. Consequently airline companies are performing additional checks at the check-in in order to avoid allowing passengers on board who are not in the possession of the required travelling documents to be allowed into the United States. The authors argue that the American travel ban puts airline companies operating from Brussels National Airport, Belgium within the scope of several criminal law provisions. Obeying the travel ban and denying the passengers access to the plane could constitute a form of indirect discrimination based on nationality. Disobeying the travel ban and granting the passengers access to the plane could constitute a form of people smuggling. In its current form, taking account of the interpretation provided in jurisprudence, the Belgian criminal law does not provide a clear way out of this situation. The situation is therefore described as checkmate at the check-in and is used to urge policy makers to provide a more clear legal framework for companies (in this case airline companies) who find themselves confronted with incompatibilities between different legal systems.
Valoración de la herramienta Dolceta: una herramienta de aprendizaje electrónico para primaria y secundaria
Authors: Sánchez Rebull María Victòria , Campa Planas Fernando , Hernández Lara Ana Beatriz
Published: February 2018

El objeto del presente trabajo es describir la valoración efectuada sobre Dolceta, una herramienta en línea para la alfabetización financiera de alumnos de primaria, secundaria y bachillerato. Tras realizar un grupo de discusión, se han llevado a cabo once entrevistas a profesores de secundaria conocedores de esta herramienta. Los resultados del análisis de estas entrevistas y del grupo de discusión ponen de manifiesto el interés mostrado por este recurso virtual, que es visto, a su vez, como un medio y como una oportunidad, tanto para emplear herramientas audiovisuales en línea en el aula que permiten el learning by doing, como para aportar una cultura financiera a los estudiantes que en la situación actual de crisis financiera se percibe como un activo más que necesario. Asimismo, se demuestra también su utilidad para los adultos. El presente trabajo aporta opiniones profesionales sobre la aplicabilidad práctica de una herramienta de formación en línea. Al tratarse de una plataforma de aprendizaje electrónico de libre acceso, se evitan restricciones de tipo económico o espacial, y todos los ciudadanos pueden acceder a ella libremente. Como conclusión, se constata la posibilidad real de utilizar el módulo de «Alfabetización financiera» de la plataforma Dolceta, especialmente, en un entorno educativo de primaria y secundaria, tanto en España como en el resto de estados de la Unión Europea.
Management of advanced otosclerosis: experience in a tertiary care centre
Authors: Alam Mohammed Iftekharul , Natarajan Kiran , Singh Takhellambam Biram , Kumari Abha , Kameswaran Mohan
Published: February 2018

Background: Advanced otosclerosis affects approximately 10% of patients with otosclerosis. Ossification of the cochlea increases with the course of the disease and may cause sensori-neural or mixed hearing loss. Hearing aids, stapedotomy and cochlear implants are management options for hearing loss associated with advanced otosclerosis.

Methods: A retrospective study of 153 patients with advanced otosclerosis was done in a tertiary ENT centre. 110 patients with advanced otosclerosis underwent stapedotomy and 43 patients with advanced otosclerosis underwent cochlear implantation (CI) from 1997 till date. Exclusion criteria included patients with profound hearing loss from causes other than otosclerosis. The aim was to study the indications, selection criteria, as well as surgical issues of stapedotomy and cochlear implantation in patients with advanced otosclerosis.  

Results: Stapedotomy followed by use of hearing aid was found to give good outcomes in advanced otosclerosis. Patients with advanced otosclerosis who had poor pre-operative speech discrimination underwent CI. Complete insertion was possible in 39 patients and partial insertion was done in 4 patients. The outcomes of cochlear implantation were found to be satisfactory. Facial nerve stimulation was seen in 5 patients who underwent CI; however this was successfully managed by reprogramming or switching off the concerned electrodes.

Conclusions: In our experience, stapedotomy or CI in advanced otosclerosis has proven successful, with a low complication rate. The selection criteria for stapedotomy versus CI have to be stringent for optimal outcomes.
Locational Analysis of the Productive Structure of the Micro-Region of Porto Nacional
Authors: De Sousa Ronildo Borges , Almeida Géssika Teixeira , De Oliveira Nilton Marques , Da Luz Rodolfo Alves
Published: February 2018

Abstract: this paper analyzes the location pattern of productive activities in the  microregion of Porto Nacional - TO, in 2005 and 2015.  It was used the regional analysis method through the indicators of location, particularly, the Locational Quotient (QL), the Hirschman Herfindahl concentration index (HHI), the geographic association coefficient (CAG) and the employment multiplier. The theoretical framework was based in the concept of regional economy on the theory of location of the productive sectors. The results indicated that the QL of the 11 cities of the micro-region has diversified economic base activities and that the branch of activity that most employs is the public administration. Palmas presented the largest employment multiplier, 20.13 in 2005 and 16.02 in 2015, that is, the most representative of the microregion.Análise Locacional da Estrutura Produtiva da Microrregião de Porto NacionalResumo: o presente trabalho tem o objetivo de analisar o perfil de localização das atividades produtivas no espaço da microrregião de Porto Nacional – TO, para os anos de 2005 e 2015. Para tanto, foi utilizado o método de análise regional com o uso dos indicadores de localização, o quociente locacional (QL), o Índice de concentração de Hirschman Herfindahl (IHH), o coeficiente de associação geográfica (CAG) e o multiplicador de emprego. Para a fundamentação teórica foi usado o conceito de economia regional sobre a teoria de localização dos setores produtivos. Os resultados apontaram que o QL dos 11 municípios da microrregião possui atividades de base econômicas diversificadas e que o ramo de atividade que mais emprega é a administração pública. Palmas apresentou o maior multiplicador de emprego, 20,13 no ano de 2005 e 16,02 em 2015, ou seja, o mais representativo da microrregião.Analisis de la Localización de la Estructura Productiva de la Microregión de Porto NacionalResumen: el presente trabajo tiene el objetivo de analizar el perfil de localización de las actividades productivas en el espacio de la microrregión de Porto Nacional – TO, para los años de 2005 y 2015. Para ello, fue utilizado el método de análisis regional con el uso de los indicadores de localización, el cociente locacional (QL), el Índice de concentración de Hirschman Herfindahl (IHH), el coeficiente de asociación geográfica (CAG) y el multiplicador de empleo. Para la fundamentación teórica fue usado el concepto de economía regional sobre la teoría de localización de los sectores productivos. Los resultados señalaron que el QL de los 11 municipios de la microrregión posee actividades de base económicas diversificadas y que el ramo de actividad que más emplea es la administración pública. Palmas presentó el mayor multiplicador de empleo, 20,13 el año de 2005 y 16,02 el 2015, o sea, el más representativo de la microrregión.
Применение микрочипов для идентификации происхождения генов вирусов гриппа диких птиц
Authors: Гейдаров Р. Н. , Ломакина Н. Ф. , Боравлева Е. Ю. , Холодилов И.С. , Гамбарян А. С. , Михайлович В. М. , Фесенко Е. Е.
Published: February 2018

В черте города Москвы из фекалий диких водоплавающих птиц изолировали 42 штамма вируса гриппа птиц и проанализировали их на микрочипах «Биогрипп», которые содержат 176 зондов к различным участкам генома вирусов гриппа. Микрочип позволяет определять: 1) субтип поверхностных белков гемагглютинина и нейраминидазы; 2) структуру С-концевой последовательности вирусного белка NS1, влияющую на степень ингибирования транскрипции клеточных хозяйских генов, в том числе ответственных за синтез интерферона; 3) наличие стоп-кодонов и мутацию N66S в рамке считывания вирусного белка PB1-F2, 4) наличие полиосновного сайта протеолитического расщепления гемагглютинина.

Среди изолятов от диких птиц идентифицированы вирусы гриппа субтипов H3N1, H3N6, H3N8, H4N6, H1N1, H5N3 и H11N9. Все они содержали последовательность ESEV на С-конце белка NS1, полноразмерную рамку считывания для белка PB1-F2. Замена N66S в PB1-F2 обнаружена у шести штаммов. Однако такие маркеры патогенности, как последовательность ESEV (лиганд PDZ-домена) в вирусном белке NS1 и замена N66S PB1-F2 в контексте генома вирусов гриппа диких уток, не делали вирус патогенным для мышей. Все изоляты были высокоурожайны в куриных эмбрионах, инфекционны и иммуногенны для мышей, но не вызывали у этих животных клинических симптомов заболевания.
Organik Kuru İncir Meyvelerinde Farklı Ambalajların Raf Ömrü Süresince Kaliteye Etkileri
Authors: KURUÇAYLI Hasan , ŞEN Fatih
Published: February 2018

 

Çalışma, farklı

ambalajlarla paketlenen organik kuru incir meyvelerinin raf ömrü süresince

kalite değişimlerinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Organik olarak

üretilen kuru incir (cv. Sarılop) meyveleri natürel olarak doypack, tray,

quadro ve polietilen (PE) torba ambalajlarına yerleştirilmiştir. Bu ambalajlar

20±1ºC’de %50-65 oransal nemde 6 ay süreyle muhafaza edilmiştir. Ambalaj

tiplerinin kuru incir meyvelerinin nem miktarını etkileyerek sertlik, suda

çözünür kuru madde miktarı ve su aktivitesinde artış veya azalışlara neden

olduğu saptanmıştır. Depolama sonunda kuru incir meyvelerinin nem miktarı

doypack ambalajında en yüksek (%19.84), PE torbada ise en düşük (%18.26)

bulunmuştur. PE torbadaki kuru incirlerin sertlik değerlerinin diğer

ambalajlara göre depolama sonunda %14.8 daha yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır.

Depolama sonunda quadro ambalajındaki kuru incirlerin yüzeyindeki şekerlenme

indeksi 3.89 ile en yüksek bulunmuştur. Genel olarak ambalajların organik kuru

incir meyvelerinin rengine ve incelenen diğer kalite parametrelerine etkileri

sınırlı olmuştur. Sonuçlar, doypack ambalajının organik kuru incir için

önerilebileceğini, PE torba ambalajında ise bazı kalite parametreleri ile

ilgili sorunlar yaşanabileceğini göstermiştir.
EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY DIFFERENCES OF ISOXSUPRINE AND NIFEDIPINE AS TOCOLYTICS IN THE RISK OF PRETERM LABOR
Authors: Oktavia Nur , Yulistiani Yulistiani , Markus Unedo H , Mamo Hendriette Irene
Published: February 2018

Premature labor is a cause of high rates of perinatal morbidity and mortality. The use of tocolytics is one of the efforts to handle the risk of preterm labor. Tocolytics which are widely used in Indonesia is isoxsuprine and nifedipine. The purpose of this study was to identify the difference of effectiveness and safety of isoxsuprine as tocolytics in the risk of preterm labor. This was an observational study in the form of a case study that was done in detail and depth to the patients who were diagnosed as imminent preterm labor. In conclusion, there were differences in the effectiveness and safety of isoxsuprine and nifedipine as tocolytics in the risk of preterm labor.
EFFECTS OF BLUE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) AND DOXYCYCLINE TO SEBACEOUS GLAND IN ACNE VULGARIS
Authors: Listiawan M Yulianto , Prakoeswa Cita Rosita Sigit , Handamari Dhyah Aksarani , Indira Regitta
Published: February 2018

Acne vulgaris (AV) is an inflammation of pilosebaceous unit especially in young adult. The pathophysiology is the elevation of sebum production, keratinization of abnormal pilocebaseous follicles, and inflammation caused by immune response to Propionibacterium acnes. Therapy combination of oral antibiotics (doxycycline) and physical therapy (blue light) in moderate-severe acne is one option to reduce antibiotic resistance. Doxycycline is a commonly antibiotic used. The effects of photosensitive can increase the penetration of blue light by sebaceous glands. There was a total decrease in sebum and clinical improvement of combination therapy of blue light and doxycycline in seven patients. The combination therapy has been shown to improve its therapeutic effect, but more clinical trials are needed to prove the effectiveness of blue light with doxycycline than without blue light.
Application of starch-based edible coating enriched with lemongrass oil as antimicrobials to improve shelf life of red-bell pepper
Authors: Widaningrum NFN , Miskiyah NFN , Winarti Christina
Published: February 2018

Red-bell peppers (Capsicum annuum var. Athena) is a perishable vegetable, so it is necessary to improve its shelf life. The edible coating technology can potentially be used to increase shelf life and improve microbiological quality of paprika. This study aimed to determine the effect of sago starch-based coating material with incorporation of natural antimicrobial lemongrass oil on the characteristics of red-bell pepper during storage at 20 and 8°C. The study included preparation of sago starch-based coating material with the addition of lemongrass oil as antimicrobial, their application on red-bell pepper and analysis of physical properties as well as the total microbial during storage. The research design used was factorial completely randomized design consisting of two factors (concentration of lemongrassoil as an antimicrobial and dipping time) with three replications. The results showed that the best treatment was dipping of red-bell peppers into coating formula containing lemongrass oil 0.2% for 5 minutes and storing at 8°C. This treatment provided enhancement of red-bell pepper shelf life up to 7 days with the acceptable total microbials and quite fresh conditions.

 

APLIKASI BAHAN PENYALUT BERBASIS PATI SAGU DAN ANTIMIKROBA MINYAK SEREH UNTUK MENINGKATKAN UMUR SIMPAN PAPRIKA (Capsicum Annum Var. Athena) MERAH

Paprika (Capsicum annuum var. Athena) termasuk jenis bahan pangan yang mudah rusak, sehingga diperlukan upaya untuk meningkatkan umur simpannya. Teknologi bahan penyalut potensial digunakan untuk meningkatkan masa simpan dan memperbaiki mutu mikrobiologis paprika. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan bahan penyalut berbasis pati sagu dengan inkorporasi antimikroba alami minyak sereh terhadap karakteristik paprika merah selama penyimpanan pada suhu 20 dan 8° C. Penelitian meliputi pembuatan bahan penyalut berbasis pati sagu dengan penambahan minyak sereh sebagai antimikroba, aplikasinya pada paprika merah, dan analisis sifat fisik serta total mikrobanya selama penyimpanan. Rancangan penelitian yang digunakan yaitu rancangan acak lengkap pola faktorial yang terdiri atas dua faktor (konsentrasi minyak sereh sebagai antimikroba dan lama pencelupan) serta dilakukan sebanyak tiga kali ulangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan terbaik adalah perlakuan paprika merah dengan pencelupan selama 5 menit dalam formula bahan penyalut yang ditambah minyak sereh sebagai antimikroba pada konsentrasi 0,2% dan disimpan pada suhu 8 °C. Pada perlakuan tersebut, paprika merah mampu meningkat masa simpannya sampai 7 hari dengan jumlah total mikroba yang masih dapat diterima dan kondisi yang cukup segar.
PENGARUH WAKTU PEREBUSAN TERHADAP KANDUNGAN PROKSIMAT, MINERAL DAN KADAR GOSIPOL TEPUNG BIJI KAPAS
Authors: Diana Nunik Eka
Published: February 2018

Biji kapas merupakan salah satu dari jenis biji yang mengandung minyak. Disamping minyak, biji kapas mengandung protein dalam jumlah yang cukup tinggi (20-30%) setara dengan tepung kedelai, mengandung karbohidrat sebesar 57%, namun juga memiliki kandungan toksin berupa gosipol. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui lama perebusan yang optimal dengan mempelajari kandungan proksimat, mineral dan gosipol pada tepung biji kapas. Kegiatan meliputi proses perebusan biji kapas pada suhu 70-80 oC selama 0, ½, 1, 2, 3, 4, dan 5 jam, pengeringan selanjutnya dilakukan proses penepungan biji kapas dan terakhir dilakukan analisis kandungan proksimat, mineral dan kadar gosipol tepung biji kapas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lama perebusan berpengaruh terhadap penurunan kadar serat kasar, protein dan pati, namun tidak berpengaruh terhadap kadar abu dan kadar minyak tepung biji kapas yang diperoleh. Perebusan biji kapas selama 4 jam dapat meningkatkan kadar serat kasar, pati, protein dan minyak pada tepung biji kapas bila dibandingkan jika direbus selama ½ - 3 jam, sedangkan perebusan biji kapas selama 3 hingga 5 jam menghasilkan tepung biji kapas dengan rata-rata kandungan gosipol sebesar 4299 ppm.
Teaching Materials and the Knowledge Base of EFL Teacher Education
Authors: Agbayahoun Juvenale Patinvoh
Published: February 2018

This paper investigates the structure and practices of EFL teacher education at a teacher education college in the Republic of Benin, a French speaking West African country. It examines a group of EFL teacher educators’ meaning of teacher preparation, the knowledge base of EFL teacher education at that college, the types of input content and materials that are involved in teacher knowledge acquisition. Qualitative data collection operations including interviews, classroom observations, and existing documents from the research site are involved in the study. The findings from the observation data reveal a limited implementation of the curriculum goals by the participant EFL teacher educators. They also indicate tensions between their classroom practices and both the curriculum orientations and course objectives. The information from the interview data highlights the discrepancies between the meaning that they make of EFL teacher preparation and their pedagogical practices.
STUDI FENOMENOLOGIS: MANTAN KORBAN PERKOSAAN YANG MENJADI WOUNDED HEALER
Authors: Abimanyu C.V.R.
Published: February 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap dinamika makna

hidupseorang korban perkosaan hingga menjadi wounded healer. Subjek

dalam penelitian ini adalah seorang wanitayang pernah menjadi korban

perkosaan pada usia 12 tahun dan memperoleh terapi psikologis pada

usia 23 tahun, kemudian menjadi relawan untuk pendampingan anak

yang menjadi korban perkosaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa

Subjek melalui seangkaian proses panjang hingga pada suatu titik

menghayati bahwa ternyata luka mendalam subjek di masa lalu dapat

menjadi berguna bagi kehidupannya di masa kemudian untuk dapat

mendampingi anak yang menjadi korban perkosaan.Menjadi catatan

penting bahwa tahapan tersebut tidak mungkin dicapai tanpa

penerimaan dan dukungan dari orang-orang terdekatnya.
TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN PERAWAT TENTANG INFORMED CONSENT BAGI TENAGA PERAWAT YANG MELAKSANAKAN ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN UNTUK PASIEN YANG DIRAWAT DI RSUD Dr H SOEWONDO KENDAL
Authors: Kawi . , Nurhayati Resti , Dahlan Sofwan
Published: February 2018

Meningkatnya kesadaran masyarakat akan hak yang dimiliki merupakan salah satu indikator positif meningkatnya kesadaran hukum dalam masyarakat. Namun ada konsekensinya yaitu adanya kecenderungan meningkatnya kasus tenaga kesehatan ataupun rumah sakit di somasi,. Pokok permasalahan adalah tidak setiap upaya pelayanan kesehatan khususnya tindakan keperawatan hasilnya selalu memuaskan semua pihak terutama pasien.Tingginya tuntutan masyarakat akan mutu pelayanan kesehatan sering kali menimbulkan ketidak puasan masyarakat terhadap pelayanan kesehatan terutama tindakan keperawatan yang dilakukan pada pasien yang dirawat. Hal ini tingkat pengetahuan tentang informed consent bagi perawat sangat penting untuk dapat memberikan pelindungan kepastian hukum kepada pemberi dan penerima pelayanan keperawatan.Berdasarkan latar belakang masalah seperti tersebut di atas maka dirumuskan masalah penelitian yaitu bagaimana tingkat pengetahuan tentang informed consent para tenaga perawat yang melaksanakan asuhan keperawatan terhadap pasien yang dirawat di RSUD Dr. H .Soewondo Kendal ?Bagaimana pelaksanaan informed Consent oleh tenaga perawat yang melaksanakan asuhan keperawatan terhadap pasien di unit-unit rawat nginap Rumah Sakit Dr. H. Soewondo Kendal ?Tujuanya untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan tentang informed consent oleh tenaga perawat yang melakukan tindakan asuhan keperawatan bagi pasien yang dirawat di Rumah Sakit Dr. H. Soewondo Kendal. Untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan informed consent oleh tenaga perawat yang melakukan tindakan asuhan keperawatan bagi pasien yang dirawat di unit-unit Rumah Sakit Dr.H. Soewondo Kendal.Metode penelitian yaitu yuridis sosiologis dengan responden 55 perawat yang melakukan tindakan asuhan keperawatan dengan metode survy dengan cara membagikan daftar pertanyaan tentang, pengetahuan informed consent, pengetahuan tentang kelengkapan informed cansent dan pengetahuan tentang pelaksanaan informed consent.Kesimpulannya bahwa tingkat pengetahuan tentang informed consent,pengetahuan tentang kelengkapan informed consent, dan pengetahuan tentang pelaksanaan informed consent bagi tenaga perawat yang melakukan asuhan keperawatan untuk pasien yang dirawat di RSUD Dr H Soewondo masih kurang
Promising Instructional Practices for English Language Learners
Authors: Prince Johanna
Published: February 2018

Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this exploratory case study was to understand how teachers, working with English Language Learners (ELLs), expanded their knowledge and instructional practices as they implemented a one-to-one iPad® program.

Background: English Language Learners experience linguistic, cultural, and cognitive shifts that can be challenging, and at times lead to isolation for ELLs. While technology can be engaging, devices alone do not shift instructional practices, nor lead to student learning. Technology must be leveraged through shifts to pedagogical practice and linked thoughtfully to content goals.

Methodology: This research was conducted through a qualitative case study of educators at an international school.

Contribution: This study describes promising pedagogical practices for leveraging 1:1 mobile devices for ELLs.

Findings: iPads can be a support for ELL students. One-to-one iPads allowed teachers to experiment with new pedagogical approaches, but this development varies greatly between teachers. During the 1:1 implementation there were challenges reported.

Recommendations for Practitioners: In order to mitigate some of these challenges, and build on the success of this study, the researcher suggests developing a common vision for technology integration, using collaborative models of ELL teaching, and investing in professional development.

Recommendation for Researchers: Researchers should continue to document and observe the learning outcomes of ELL students in 1:1 environments, including an experimental study.

Impact on Society: ELLs can benefit from 1:1 technology, and new pedagogical practices. For teachers to implement these new practices conversations on philosophy, engagement with families, and consistent professional development.

Future Research: Future research can continue to expand the population of ELL students in 1:1 mobile learning environments; and the most powerful pedagogical practices.
Printable Table of Contents. JITE: IIP, Volume 17, 2018
Authors: Cheong Christopher
Published: February 2018

Table of Contents of the Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, Volume 17, 2018
Erzurum ve Van İllerindeki Balık Tüketimi ve Tüketici Tercihleri Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: Güngör Elif Sena , Ceyhun Saltuk
Published: February 2018

Su
ürünleri; içerdiği protein, mineral madde ve esansiyel yağ asitleri açısından
insan beslenmesinde önemli yer teşkil etmektedir. Su ürünlerinin insan
beslenmesindeki bu öneminin ne yazık ki ülkemizde yeterince bilinmediği
düşünülmektedir. Bu çalışmada,  2013
Aralık ayı içerisinde, Van ilinde 370, Erzurum ilinde ise 400 olmak üzere toplam
770 kişiye balık tüketim davranışlarının belirlenmesi amacıyla anket
uygulanmıştır. Erzurum
da ankete katılanların birinci sırada sığır etini, ikinci sırada tavuk etini;
Van da ise birinci sırada tavuk etini, ikinci sırada sığır etini tercih
ettikleri tespit edilmiştir. Her iki ilde de üçüncü sırada balıketi, dördüncü
sırada koyun eti tercih edildiği belirlenmiştir. Erzurum’da kişi başına düşen yıllık
balık tüketim miktarı 6.3 kg iken Van’da 6.8 kg olarak tespit edilmiştir. En
çok tüketilen balık çeşitleri Erzurum’da sırasıyla hamsi, alabalık, palamut
iken Van’da ise sırasıyla hamsi, alabalık ve inci kefalidir. Katılımcıların
Erzurum’da %97.5’inin Van’da %97.6’sının taze balık tükettiği; Erzurum’da %5.3’ünün
Van’da ise %8.1’inin konserve balık tükettiği belirlenmiştir. En çok tercih
edilen tüketim şekli ise yağda kızartma yöntemi (Erzurum’da %80.5;  Van’da %78.4) olarak saptanmıştır.

Araştırma
sonunda, bireylerin aylık gelirleri, meslekleri, öğrenim durumları, medeni
halleri, yıllık balık tüketimi, balık temin şekli ve tüketim biçimi, balık
fiyatları hakkındaki düşünce, tüketilen balık türleri, balık pişirme şekli,
organik balık bilgisi, balık tüketiminin mevsimsel değişimi ve bireylerin balık
tüketimine yaklaşımlarına ilişkin sonuçlar elde edilmiştir.
Identifikasi karakteristik nelayan perikanan tangkap dan persepsinya terhadap peran Lembaga Hukom Adat Laot di Kota Lhokseumawe (studi kasus: nelayan perikanan tangkap Gampong Pusong)
Authors: Budi Setia
Published: February 2018

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dasar yang bertujuan untuk (1) mengidentifikasi karakteristik nelayan perikanan tangkap yang ada di Kota Lhokseumawe (Studi Kasus di Perkampungan Nelayan Pusong), serta (2) menganalisis  persepsi nelayan  perikanan tangkap terhadap peranan Lembaga Hukum Adat Laot  (LHAL) yang merupakan kearifan lokal yang ada di lingkungan domisili mareka. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode survey dan analisis datanya dengan pendekatan  kualitatif dengan mengunakan data tabulasi quisioner hasil wawancara dengan rensponden. Hasil penelitian menunjukan karakteristik umur nelayan berada pada umur produktif dengan tingkat pendidikan formal dan nonformal yang masih rendah, pengalaman sebagai nelayan perikanan tangkap yang lama namun mayoritas tidak memiliki sarana kapal dan alat tangkap sendiri. Persepsi nelayan perikanan tangkap tentang peranan Lembaga Hukum Adat Laot (LHAL) secara berjenjang adalah (1) peran LHAL dalam menyelesaikan peselisihan dan persengketaan antar nelayan, (2) peranan LHAL dalam mengawasi ketentuan hukum adat laot, (3) Peranan LHAL sebagai penghubung antara pemerintah dengan nelayan dan (4) peranan LHAL sebagai pelaksana upacara adat laot.This study was basic study that aimed to (1) identify the characteristics of fishermen existing at Lhokseumawe City (Case Study at Pusong Village), and (2) analyze the perception of fishermen onto the role of Laot Customary Law Institution which was a local wisdom in  their domicily  environment. The research method used was survey method while the data analysis by using qualitative approach with tabulated quitionary data of renspondents. The results showed that the characteristics of fishermen age was in the productive age with the levels of formal and non-formal education were still low. The experience as a fisherman was already long experience, but the majority of them did not have their own boat and fishing equipments. Perception of fishermen onto the role of Laot Customary Law Institution were (1) the role of Laot Customary Law Institution in solving disputes and unpleasantness among fishermen, (2) the role of Laot Customary Law Institution in supervising the provision of laot customary law, (3) The role of Laot Customary Law Institution as a connector for both the government and fishermen (4) the role of Laot Customary Law Institution as executive agent of laot ceremonies.
Pemeriksaan Kesehatan Masyarakat Yapase, Distrik Depapre, Papua
Authors: Simaremare Eva Susanty , Dirgantara Septriyanto , Gunawan Elsye , Pratiwi Rani Dewi , Rusnaeni Rusnaeni
Published: February 2018

High blood pressure, diabetes mellitus (DM), uric acid, and cholesterol are disease that can kill patients. The purpose of ths study to support the government in health campaign efforts, especially in Yapase. This study was done by direct examination to participants and education them about health according to their examination result. Examination are blood pressure, glucose, uric acid, and cholesterol levels using GCU (Glocose / Cholesterol / Uric Acid)tTest. This study was held on Thursday 3 August 2017. The location was conducted in Yapase Hall. The number of participants were 32 people. The results show that 13 people (41%) had normal blood pressure, 10 people (31%) had prehypertension, and 9 people (28%) had hypertension. On blood glucose examination 6 people (19%) of the participants had low blood sugar and 26 people (81%) under normal circumstances. On the measurement of blood cholesterol, 2 people (6%) had hypercholesterolemia and 30 people (94%) had normal cholesterol levels under normal conditions. In the measurements of uric acid obtained 3 people (9%) had low uric acid levels, 11 people (34%) had normal uric acid levels and 18 people (56%) had high uric acid levels
Model Pendidikan Karakter Komunitas Belajar Qaryah Thayyibah
Authors: Hanjarwati Astri , Jahidin Asep , Noorkamila Noorkamlila , Solehah Siti
Published: February 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui model pendidikan karakter di Komunitas Belajar Qaryah Tayyibah (KBQT) yang berlokasi di Desa Kalibening, Kecamatan Tingkir, Kabupaten Slatiga, Propinsi Jawa Tengah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif-deskriptif. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi, sedangkan pemeriksaan kebasahan data menggunakan teknik triangulasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1)Kurikulum pembelajaran Komunitas Belajar Qoryah Thayyibah diserahkan kepada siswa, mereka bebas untuk menentukan apa yang ingin mereka pelajari, (2)Penentuan jam belajar di Komunitas Belajar Qoryah Thayyibah betul-betul diserahkan sepenuhnya kepada murid, (3)Kegiatan penting dan rutin dilakukan oleh para siswa adalah Tawasi, (4)Melakukan MOS di desa dan lingkungan dimana sekolah berada, (5)Kegiatan yang dibarengkan dengan masa otientasi siswa (MOS) pada awal tahun pembelajaran ketika siswa baru pertamakali masuk sekolah adalah salah satnya membersihkan sampah di lingkungan luar sekolah, (6) Dalam konteks dakwah bil hal Komunitas Belajar Qoryah Thayyibah juga dengan dengan demikian telah berkontribusi positif terhadap penyadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya memelihara dan berinteraksi dengan lingkungan.
Kata kunci : Pendidikan karakter, Komunitas belajar, Tawasi
Abstract
[Model of Character Education At Qaryah Thayyibah Learning Community]. This study aims at finding the model of character education model in Qaryah Tayyibah Learning Community (KBQT) located in Kalibening Village, Tingkir Subdistrict, Slatiga Regency, Central Java Province. This research used qualitative-descriptive method, where the study employed interview, observation, and documentation as data collecting techniques, and well as using triangulation as data trustworthiness technique. The results of the study are: (1) The learning curriculum of Qoryah Thayyibah Learning Community is given to the students, they are free to decide what they want to study, (2) The determination of study hours in Qoryah Thayyibah Learning Community is really left entirely to the students, (3) important and routine done by the students is Tawasi, (4) Conducting MOS in the village and the environment where the school is located, (5) The activity that is accompanied by the student's otientation (MOS) at the beginning of the learning year when the new student first enters school is one of the cleaning (6) In the context of dakwah bil the Community Learning Qoryah Thayyibah also thereby has contributed positively to the awareness of the community about the importance of maintaining and interacting with the environment.
Keywords : Character education, Community learning, Tawasi
IMPLEMENTASI FUZZY LOGIC DALAM SISTEM PAKAR UNTUK MENDETEKSI PENYAKIT KANKER SERVIKS
Authors: Yustina Retno Wahyu Utami Siti Rochana, Andriani KKW,
Published: February 2018

Cervical cancer is one of the most frequent cancer in women with the incidence and death rate from cervical cancer is quite high and is expected to continue to rise. This research will be discussed how to detect cervical cancer by implementing fuzzy logic. Fuzzy logic used is fuzzy Tsukamoto. The input parameters in the form of symptoms such as bleeding, vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, weight loss, and bladder pain. Based on 10 cases tested, there were 8 cases properly, so that the system test results by 80%.Keyword : Cervical Cancer, Fuzzy Logic, Fuzzy Inference System, Tsukamoto.