bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE PRINCIPAL’S INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP ABILITY IN STRENGTHENING THE CHARACTER OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF MUHAMMADIYAH
Authors: Khilmiyah Akif , Wiyono Giri , M. Suud Fitriah
Published: May 2020

Purpose of the study: This study aims to determine the ability of the principal in carrying out Instructional Leadership to improve teachers' teaching performance so that it has an impact on improving the character of students.
Methodology: The type of this research is evaluative descriptive. The subjects selected by purposive sampling and triadic included 15 principals, 150 teachers, and 450 students in Yogyakarta. The data collection techniques using observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The data analysis techniques using mixed methods. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and linear regression. In contrast, the qualitative data were analyzed using Miler and Huberman's theory, which included four stages: reduction, display, triangulation, and conclusion.
Main Findings: First, mild juvenile delinquency is still practiced by students. Secondly, character strengthening is done through an extracurricular program, orderly book socialization, cooperation with external parties. Third, the instructional leadership ability of principals is still low. Fourth, the magnitude of the influence of Instructional Leadership in changing students' characters obtained a percentage of 12%, while other factors influence 78 %; and the inhibiting factor for instructional leadership of school principals is the lack of collaboration between schools and parents.
Applications of this study: The results of this study can provide significant benefits in the discipline of character education and educational psychology. The school leaders can use the findings in this study to tackle juvenile delinquency in junior high school.
Novelty/Originality of this study: It turns out that to reduce and eliminate juvenile delinquency is not enough just with Instructional Leadership. The most significant factor that can help minimize adolescent familiarization is the existence of good cooperation between parents and teachers or the school.
Consideraciones clínicas y terapéuticas de las enfermedades benignas de la mama
Authors: Sánchez Ramírez Ramiro
Published: May 2020

Durante mucho tiempo se ha debatido el nombre que se le debe dar a una serie de condiciones que puede presentar la mama femenina en el transcurso de su vida, y el término enfermedad fibroquística fue aplicado a todas estas manifestaciones caracterizadas por dolor, nodularidad, masa o la combinación de ellas. Posteriormente se empezó a utilizar el término ANDI para significar que en realidad no se trataba de una enfermedad, sino los cambios involutivos de la mama.La gran confusión nace de tratar de correlacionar una sintomatología terapéutica específica con una patología también específica. En este artículo tratamos de diferenciar tres grupos de las enfermedades benignas de la mama, que son:a) El grupo que responde exclusivamente a una clasificación histológicab) El grupo que responde exclusivamente a una clasificación clínicae) El grupo que responde a un cuadro clínico específico y a una patología consistente con el mismo.
Prevalencia de los genotipos del virus del papiloma humano en neoplasia intraepitelial cervical y cáncer cervical en Bogotá
Authors: Urdaneta Hernán T. , Calderón Orlando , Amórtegui Antonio
Published: May 2020

Se describe la prevalencia del Virus del Papiloma Humano (VPH) mediante Hibridación in Situ (HJS), genotipos 6-11, 16-18 y 31-33-35, en una muestra de 266 biopsias cervicales de mujeres residentes en Bogotá, seleccionadas según el criterio de infección por VPH (a tipia coilocítica), presencia de Neoplasia lntraepitelial o Cáncer. 27 biopsias (10.1 %) fueron desechadas. La HIS fue positiva en 811 239 casos (33.9%). VPH 6-11 se detectó en 6/81 casos (7.4 %), los tipos 16-18 en 47/81 (58.0%), y los tipos 31-33-35 en 28/81 (34.6%). 3112 casos (25%) de Cáncer lnfiltrante fueron positivos a la HIS, todos para 16-18.Teniendo en cuenta la baja prevalencia de 6-11 y la alta de 16-18 y 31-33-35 demostradas en el presente estudio en relación a las informadas en la literatura internacional, se confirma una variación geográfica de la prevalencia de los diferentes tipos de VPM. En esta muestra de Bogotá las displasias, tanto de Bajo como de Alto Grado, tienen una alta prevalencia de los genotipos de VPH de riesgo oncogénico elevado. Este hallazgo es consistente con los estudios epidemiológicos que demuestran que en esta zona geográfica se encuentran los índices más altos del mundo de Carcinoma de Cérvix.
Tuberculosis peritoneal como diagnóstico diferencial de tumor de ovario. Presentación de un caso
Authors: Luna J. , Velásquez A. , Matínez G.
Published: May 2020

Se presenta el caso clínico de una paciente remitida al I.N.C. con diagnóstico de Tumor de Ovario, en un puerperio de 8 meses, a quien se le realizarán los estudios complementarios y de extensión y se lleva a laparotomía con diagnóstico de Tumor de Ovario. Los hallazgos intraoperatorios, la biopsia por congelación y la patología definitiva confirman la presencia de una TBC peritoneal con compromiso anexial, endometrial y ganglionar.
Mortalidad materna en el Instituto Materno Infantil de Santafé de Bogotá D. C. 1985-1989
Authors: Gómez Sánchez Pio lván , Ruiz C Nicolás , Pulido C Janeth
Published: May 2020

En el presente estudio, se revisan 5 años (1985-1989) de mortalidad materna en el Instituto Materno Infantil de Santafé de Bogotá, mostrando: las causas, factores de riesgo, calidad de atención médica e institucional. Se calcula la tasa de mortalidad materna para el período revisado analizando las fluctuaciones de la misma en los últimos 30 años, teniendo en cuenta que es un indicador fiel de la calidad de atención brindada a la mujer gestante.El tipo de estudio es descriptivo, retrospectivo, teniendo como instrumento de recolección un formulario precodificado que contiene las variables a estudiar.Se encontraron 113 muertes maternas en este período y 50792 nacidos vivos, dando una tasa de mortalidad no depurada de 22.25 x 10000 nacidos vivos. Hubo 98 muertes de causa directa, 8 indirectas y 7 no maternas. Las tres primeras causas de muerte fueron en su orden: la sepsis (41.60%), siendo ocasionada en tres cuartas partes por abortos provocados, seguida de toxemia (36.73 %) y hemorragia (11.22%).Se concluye que es necesario mejorar los recursos institucionales, mejorar la capacitación del personal de salud en medicina preventiva, consejería preconcepcional, control prenatal y estudiar a fondo la problemática de la gestación indeseada.
Adolescencia y embarazo. Aspectos perinatales y socioeconómicos. Hospital de Maternidad Rafael Calvo C. Cartagena-Colombia
Authors: Barrios Amaya Jaime A. , Ramos Olier Alvaro
Published: May 2020

La presente comunicación pretende contribuir a la planeación, ejecución y evaluación de programas de acción dirigidos a la población de las madres adolescentes.Estudiamos durante 4 años las adolescentes admitidas en el Hospital de Maternidad Rafael Calvo C., y en el Instituto de Seguros Sociales. El inicio de la vida marital fue de 14 años en-promedio, lo que demostró una iniciación sexual precoz. La vida obstétrica fue en promedio de 16 años. El 91% fueron primigestantes. Hubo complicaciones en el 27% de las embarazadas, siendo las entidades patológicas más frecuentes: Enfermedad hipertensiva del embarazo, Ruptura prematura de membranas, Hipodinamias, Partos prematuros, Desproporción cefalo-pélvica. La mayoría tuvo parto vaginal normal, y el resto tuvo parto por cesárea o parto complicado. El peso de los recién nacidos estuvo entre 2.500 y 3.500 gramos, aunque fue menor en el 10% de los casos.Las causas que indujeron a las adolescentes a embarazarse fueron: pobreza, bajo nivel educativo, maltrato de los padres o padrastros, engaño, promiscuidad, malas compañías, desconocimiento de métodos de anticoncepción y de la biología de la reproducción.Las consecuencias del embarazo en la adolescencia fueron:aborto provocado, mayor morbimortalidad de los hijos, vivienda inadecuada y en hacinamiento, bajo ingreso, empleo de bajo estatus, rechazo de los padres o familiares y abandono del marido.La investigación que ofrecemos, debidamente evaluada, puede ser instrumento de orientación a los profesionales que participen en programas dirigidos a satisfacer las necesidades de la población adolescente.
El endometrio en la infertilidad. Histología y fechado endometrial
Authors: Díaz Calle Constanza , Sánchez Escobar Fabio
Published: May 2020

El procedimiento de la biopsia de endometrio es muy discutido para el diagnóstico de ovulación máxime si se relaciona con la determinación de la progesterona en sangre. Sinembargo en nuestra experiencia consideramos este procedimiento muy útil, no sólo para aproximarse al diagnóstico de cuerpo lúteo insuficiente sino para diagnosticar otras patologías tales como estenosis y pólipos endocervicales, además de patología uterina y endometrial macro o microscópica.Se hace una descripción breve sobre los fenómenos que ocurren durante el proceso de maduración endometrial a lo largo del ciclo menstrual y los diferentes patrones utilizados para el fechado endometrial; finalmente se propone un método objetivo para medir la maduración endometrial, útil para la investigación, basándose en la medición de variables cualitativas que hacen parte de los cambios a través del ciclo.
Embarazo heterotópico: A propósito de un caso
Authors: Gómez T. Gustavo , Agudelo Carlos A.
Published: May 2020

La presencia simultánea de embarazo Ectópico y embarazo Intrauterino, es un evento Obstétrico relativamente raro.
Manejo integral de la incontinencia urinaria femenina
Authors: Redondo Hernán , Cruz Palacios Raúl , Sales P. Francisco
Published: May 2020

Se realizó un trabajo prospectivo de ocho años de seguimiento, a partir del 1º de agosto de 1983, a las usuarias de la Clínica de Incontinencia Urinaria Femenina del Hospital Regional Simón Bolívar de Santafé de Bogotá, D.C.Un total de 530 pacientes fueron estudiadas. Se presenta un protocolo de estudio clínico y un enfoque terapéutico, el cual divide las pacientes en siete grupos. La recaída global del trabajo realizado fue del 4.5%, lo cual es satisfactorio y nos permite recomendar su utilización en otras instituciones.
Estudio comparativo de dismenorrea en dos colegios de Bogotá de clase social diferente
Authors: Onatra H William , Martìnez Pedro , Franco Germán , Vargas P. Gonzalo
Published: May 2020

Conocer si hay variaciones epidemiológicas de la dismenorrea en dos clases sociales en la ciudad de Santafé de Bogotá. Colombia.
Vólvulos y embarazo. Presentación de un caso
Authors: Restrepo Baena Emilio Alberto
Published: May 2020

Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 26 años con un embarazo de término que consulta por dolor abdominal interpretado como trabajo de parto, y que empieza a presentar deterioro de su estado general además de sufrimiento fetal agudo. Llevada a cirugía se diagnostica vólvulo del sigmoides. Se revisa el tema.
Método para complementar la generación de códigos de aplicaciones web desde el diagrama de clases UML
Authors: Vega Fajardo Adolfo
Published: May 2020

En el desarrollo de aplicaciones web, el mayor esfuerzo se centra en la generación de código, sin embargo, los trabajos de investigación al respecto se enfocan en resolver problemas de diseño, por otro lado, la herramienta case genera código limitado o incompleto y no tiene las especificaciones formales para el desarrollo de aplicaciones web. En este artículo, se propone un nuevo enfoque para completar la generación de códigos a partir del diagrama de clases UML. El enfoque se basa en analizar el archivo del diagrama de clases para luego generar el código. Se ha definido un modelo de diseño como meta-modelo, el cual tiene el formalismo de la metodología de desarrollo de software por capas y está representado por un perfil con extensión XML, de este modo, se extrae las líneas de código XML del archivo que contiene el diagrama de clases, se comparan con el meta-modelo a través de algoritmos y después se genera el código para aplicaciones web. Para validar la propuesta, se ha desarrollado una herramienta situada entre la generación del código automático y la generación de código manual. A partir del uso del indicador tiempo de generación, se demuestra que la generación del código se reduce hasta en un 98 %.
Simulación del comportamiento de motores monofásicos de inducción
Authors: Boschi Gustavo , Molina Guillermo A. , Carrazán Luis A. S. , Deleu Mariano
Published: May 2020

El presente documento expone una fase de la investigación de un proyecto llamado “Contactor inteligente para el ahorro de energía” el cual se aplica a motores de inducción de corriente alterna. El propósito del presente reporte es aplicar los modelos circuitales del motor de inducción, adaptándolos al programa de simulación a utilizar para el posterior análisis de factibilidad de circuitos de control propuestos. Esta metodología permite ensayar los modelos de control propuestos para la alimentación de motores de inducción sin la necesidad de desarrollar hardware durante la etapa de evaluación de ideas.
An Integrative Review of the LupusQoL Measure
Authors: Delis Pamela Coombs , Dowling Jacqueline
Published: May 2020

Background and Purpose

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus negatively affects health related quality of life (HRQOL). The purpose of this review is to synthesize and evaluate findings related to the psychometric properties of the LupusQoL and its variations.

Methods

A search of CINAHL, PubMed, and Medline for the timeframe of 2007–2019 for English-language articles using any form of the LupusQoL was completed. Thirty-five studies were reviewed to determine psychometric soundness.

Results

Cronbach alpha results supported the internal consistency with test–retest data supporting stability. Factor structure and Scree plots varied. Content, construct, criterion, convergent, and discriminate validity were supported. Ceiling and floor effects occurred.

Conclusions

The LupusQoL and its variations offer a disease-specific measure with supported reliability and validity for use in culturally disparate populations. Factor structure and ceiling/floor effects need further edification.
Perspectivas históricas y epistemológicas del número cero
Authors: Villamil Jonathan Steven , Riscanevo Lida Esperanza
Published: May 2020

Se presenta una revisión detallada, selectiva y crítica sobre la construcción histórica y epistemológica del número cero, la cual hace parte del fundamento teórico de una investigación en el campo de la Educación Matemática, enfocada en categorizar las interpretaciones de estudiantes en formación inicial de matemáticas sobre el cero como número. Se utilizó la revisión bibliográfica como metodología para organizar y analizar la información que permitió atribuir significado a diversas interpretaciones. Las civilizaciones que se les atribuye su uso le asignaron un símbolo para representarlo y diferentes significados, relacionados directamente por sus creencias, necesidades y percepciones de la matemática. Desde el aspecto histórico y epistemológico se evidencia que las dificultades en su comprensión han perdurado, sin importar el contexto y, en consecuencia, son dificultades que trascienden y permean su enseñanza.
Challenges facing psychiatric intensive care during COVID-19
Authors: Skelton Luke , Blake Lucy , Butler Margaret , Pugh Ria , Harries Bethan , Sethi Faisil
Published: May 2020

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has suddenly changed the landscape for psychiatric intensive care services, demanding a rapid transformation in the way that mental health care is delivered. This is the first of a series of articles describing the challenges facing psychiatric
intensive care services during the evolving pandemic. Each article will focus on one of several unique challenges encountered during the pandemic, offering a timely account to share learnings. This article sets the scene for how COVID-19 might change psychiatric intensive care services.
Glass fiber posts
Authors: Pereira Renata , Lins Rodrigo Barros Esteves , Rodrigues Victória Castelan , Lima Débora Alves Nunes Leite , Martins Luís Roberto Marcondes , Aguiar Flávio Henrique Baggio
Published: May 2020

Aim: Glass fiber posts are indicated in the rehabilitation of extensively damaged teeth; their cementation represents a critical step in restorative dentistry. The aim of this study was to quantify and compare the push-out bond strength of glass fiber posts cemented by conventional technique, two-step technique with luting agent and two-step technique associating bulk-fill composite and luting agent. Methods: Eighty maxillary bovine incisors were endodontically treated and divided into eight groups (n = 10) according to the luting agent (Rely X ARC and Duo-link) and cementation technique (conventional technique; two-step technique with luting agent; and two-step technique associating bulk-fill composite – Filtek Bulk-fill flow or Surefil SDR flow – and luting agent). Samples were submitted to pushout bond strength test, and the fracture pattern was evaluated through scanning electron microscope. Data were submitted to two-way ANOVA and Tukey’s test (α = 0.05). Results: When Rely X ARC was used, the conventional cementation technique obtained higher bond strength values than the twostep technique associated with Filtek Bulk-fill flow. When Duolink was used, the two-step technique associated with Filtek Bulk-fill flow presented higher bond strength values than the conventional technique. The most prevalent fracture patterns were adhesive between luting agent and dentin, and adhesive between bulk-fill composite and dentin. Conclusion: Two-step cementation technique associated with bulk-fill composite may be promising depending on the luting agent used.
PERBEDAAN STRATIFIKASI SOSIAL (GELAR KEBANGSAWANAN) SEBAGAI PENYEBAB TERJADINYA PENCEGAHAN PERKAWINAN PERSPEKTIF HUKUM ISLAM
Authors: Wadi Lalu Tambeh
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Tinjauan Hukum Islam Tentang analisis perbedaan stratifikasi sosial (gelar kebangsawanan) sebagai penyebab terjadinya pencegahan perkawinan di desa Tanak Awu Kec. Pujut Lombok Tengah. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif yang dilakukan dengan mencari data langsung di lapangan dan dengan mengumpulkan data-data yang bersifat sekunder. Sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer dan sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah studi lapangan dan kepustakaan. Studi lapangan dilakukan dengan cara observasi berperan serta dan wawancara bebas terpimpin, sedangkan studi kepustakaan dilakukan dengan merujuk pada berbagai literatur yang berkaitan. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian kualitatif  ini menggunakan analisis induktif.

Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan diperoleh suatu kesimpulan bahwa Tinjuan Hukum Islam Tentang perbedaan stratifikasi sosial (gelar kebangsawanan) sebagai penyebab terjadinya pencegahan perkawinan di desa Tanak Awu Kec. Pujut Kabupaten Lombok Tengah masih terdapat adanya hal yang belum sesuai dengan ajaran Islam terutama terhadap pencegahan perkawinan karena perbedaan stratifikasi sosial (gelar kebangsawanan) yang masih dipraktikkan oleh masyarakat.
PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN HUKUM PENGANGKUTAN TERHADAP PENUMPANG DAN BARANG ANGKUTAN DISEBABKAN KELALAIAN
Authors: HSB Putra Halomoan
Published: May 2020

Artikel ini membahas tentang ruang lingkup pengangkutan termasuk definisi pengangkutan, objek dan pihak pengangkutan, jenis-jenis pengangkutan sifat dan tujuan pengangkutan serta kaitannya dengan penumpang dan barang angkutan, serta membahas tentang sanksi kerugian. Serta pertanggungjawaban pengangkutan ketika terjadi kerusakan serta kehilangan barang penumpang yang disebabkan kelalaian pihak pengangkut, dan batasan batasan yang termasuk dalam tanggungjawab pengangkutan.  Dimana terdapat beberapa jenis-jenis pertanggungjawaban yang dilakukan oleh pihak pengangkut yakni pertanggungjawaban pengangkutan dilihat dari kesalahan dan kelalaian, pertanggungjawaban karena praduga dan pertanggungjawaban mutlak. Selanjutnya berbicara tentang hak dan kewajiban para pihak.
AKAD MUDHARABAH MUTLAQAH DALAM PRAKTIK PERBANKAN SYARIAH
Authors: Al-Hasni Fariz
Published: May 2020

Akad pada dasarnya pertemuan antara para pihak, yang di mana salah satu pihak mengajukan penawaran (ijab) dan pihak lain memberikan jawaban persetujuan atas tanggapan dari penawaran tersebut (kabul), dalam bentuk pernyataan kehendak masing-masing pihak yang tidak berhubungan satu sama lain. Tujuannya menimbulkan akibat hukum pada objek yang diakadkan oleh kedua belah pihak. Salah satu pengimplementasian akad dalam dunia perbankan syariah adanya bentuk kerjasama dengan menggunakan akad mudharabah atau yang sering dikenal dengan istilah sistem bagi hasil. Mengingat, akad menimbulkan akibat hukum bagi kedua belah pihak, maka para pihak harus cermat di dalam memahami isi akad. Sehingga, kedepannya tidak menimbulkan persoalan yang dapat merugikan salah satu pihak. Dengan demikian, sangatlah penting untuk diketahui bagaimana penerapan akad mudharabah dalam praktik perbankan syariah agar persoalan-persoalan yang timbul di antara kedua belah pihak dapat diminimalisir dan tidak ada yang dirugikan.
Multiple Intelligences in Classrooms: The Case of Okyeso Primary School in Cape Coast, Ghana
Authors: Kwao Alex , Ankomah Yaw Afari
Published: May 2020

The understanding of multiple intelligences in our schools is very paramount. Multiple intelligences unearth diverse inherent talents in children through interactions in the classrooms. The ability to tap these potentialities and capabilities facilitates their career paths and placements. Unfortunately the education system in Ghana precisely our pre- schools appear not to have adequately set up mechanisms to take advantage of multiple intelligences in children. There seems to be cognitively spread approach using one-sided performance appraisal to examine and assess children’s intellectual abilities. The paper therefore identifies multiple intelligences strategy as a missing link in classroom interactions. A careful look is to examine the potentialities in children by critical investigation whether there are diverse levels of abilities and processing skills to solve problems. The inquiry was a case study and a mixed method. Primary 3 class was used and sample selection of 20 children and 5 teachers was employed using the purposive technique. Observation and interview were the main instruments. Bar charts and percentage scores were analytical procedures for the quantitative data while the thematic approach was used as concurrent analytical tool for the qualitative data. Verification strategy was by triangulation. Results were so appealing that, both pupils and teachers were able to identify some areas of multiple intelligences in the classrooms. However, these traits and characteristics were exhibited unknowingly. It is recommended that talents in the classrooms should be tapped using holistic approach to assess children’s abilities.
Polarização Partidária e Política Externa no Reino Unido pré-Brexit
Authors: Feliú Pedro , Lessa Cordeiro Fernanda Bárbara , Dus Poiatti Natália
Published: May 2020

No artigo, analisamos o comportamento dos partidos britânicos nas votações de política externa da legislatura anterior à aprovação do referendo do Brexit. Por meio de um modelo geral linear, mostramos que as votações sobre temas relacionados à União Europeia possuem baixa propensão à divergência partidária, enquanto as notícias veiculadas à votação, o desemprego e a relevância da imigração para a opinião pública afetam positivamente o grau de divergência entre os partidos políticos britânicos.
Special Issue on Human Symbiotic Systems II
Authors: Maeda Yoichiro , Katagami Daisuke , Nakamura Tsuyoshi
Published: May 2020

In recent years, computers, artificial agents, intelligent robots, and other intelligent systems have become normal parts of our everyday lives, so high interpersonal affinity, including smooth communications and bidirectional interactions with people, have become necessary for the development of intelligent systems.

“Human Symbiotic Systems” (HSS) is an area of research to study the basic principles and methods used in the designing of intelligent interaction systems, or systems with bidirectional communications based on the symbiosis and effective collaboration between people and robots, agents, computers, etc. In HSS research, the establishment of elemental technologies necessary for the realization of intelligent systems to coexist with people is a main target.

The research society “Human Symbiotic Systems” was established in the Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics in 2007 by the guest editors of this special issue. The HSS aims to encourage academic and industrial discussions on research of Human-Agent Interaction (HAI), Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), etc.

The aim of this special issue is to activate and expand top-quality research in the area of the theory and applications of Human Symbiotic System (HSS). This special issue “Human Symbiotic Systems II” (HSS-II) is the second special feature of the HSS. The first special issue appeared as JACIII journal Vol.14, No.7 in 2010. Various technologies have been developed in the past ten years, but HSS continues to be an important area of study in the field of engineering today.

For this special issue on HSS-II, 10 papers were received, and 7 papers were accepted for publication after two peer reviews each. We would like to thank the authors and referees for their great efforts. Through their contributions, this special issue was made possible and overall paper quality was improved.
Modular Neural Network for Learning Visual Features, Routes, and Operation Through Human Driving Data Toward Automatic Driving System
Authors: Otsubo Shun , Takahashi Yasutake , Haruna Masaki ,   Graduate School of Engineering, University of Fukui 3-9-1 Bunkyo, Fukui, Fukui 910-8507, Japan,   Advanced Technology R&D Center, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 8-1-1 Tsukaguchi-honmachi, Amagasaki, Hyogo 661-8661, Japan
Published: May 2020

This paper proposes an automatic driving system based on a combination of modular neural networks processing human driving data. Research on automatic driving vehicles has been actively conducted in recent years. Machine learning techniques are often utilized to realize an automatic driving system capable of imitating human driving operations. Almost all of them adopt a large monolithic learning module, as typified by deep learning. However, it is inefficient to use a monolithic deep learning module to learn human driving operations (accelerating, braking, and steering) using the visual information obtained from a human driving a vehicle. We propose combining a series of modular neural networks that independently learn visual feature quantities, routes, and driving maneuvers from human driving data, thereby imitating human driving operations and efficiently learning a plurality of routes. This paper demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed method through experiments using a small vehicle.
Learning Effect of Collaborative Learning with Robots Speaking a Compliment
Authors: Jimenez Felix , Kanoh Masayoshi , Yoshikawa Tomohiro , Nakamura Tsuyoshi ,   School of Information Science and Technology, Aichi Prefectural University 1522-3 Ibaragabasama, Nagakute, Aichi 480-1198, Japan,   School of Engineering, Chukyo University 101-2 Yagoto Honmachi, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 466-8666, Japan,   Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8603, Japan,   Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology Gokiso-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 466-8555, Japan
Published: May 2020

With advances in robotic technology, more robots are being designed to support learning. Most studies have focused on robot behavior and investigated their effects. However, few have studied the compliments given by robots. It is not known how such compliments affect learning and motivation. Therefore, this study investigates the effects of collaborative learning with a robot that delivers compliments. We conducted an experiment to compare the learning effects across three groups. In one group, the learners studied with a robot that praised them using onomatopoeias. In the second group, the learners studied with a robot that praised them using adjectives. In the last group, the learners learned with a robot that praised them without using onomatopoeias or adjectives (original text). The results of this study suggest that collaborative learning with a robot that encourages learners using the original text or onomatopoeias is more effective.
Study on Development of Humor Discriminator for Dialogue System
Authors: Yoshikawa Tomohiro ,   Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8603, Japan, Iwakura Ryosuke
Published: May 2020

Studies on automatic dialogue systems, which allow people and computers to communicate with each other using natural language, have been attracting attention. In particular, the main objective of a non-task-oriented dialogue system is not to achieve a specific task but to amuse users through chat and free dialogue. For this type of dialogue system, continuity of the dialogue is important because users can easily get tired if the dialogue is monotonous. On the other hand, preceding studies have shown that speech with humorous expressions is effective in improving the continuity of a dialogue. In this study, we developed a computer-based humor discriminator to perform user- or situation-independent objective discrimination of humor. Using the humor discriminator, we also developed an automatic humor generation system and conducted an evaluation experiment with human subjects to test the generated jokes. A t-test on the evaluation scores revealed a significant difference (P value: 3.5×10-5) between the proposed and existing methods of joke generation.
E-public Relations in Health Organizations: How EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe Uses the Website and Facebook to Communicate with Key Publics
Authors: Belim Célia
Published: May 2020

This article focuses on how EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe uses e-Public Relations to communicate and construct and strengthen relations with key publics, concretely the patients/members and journalists. Grounded on rhetorical theory and on a triple (qualitative, quantitative, and rhetorical) analysis to content, the study explores the website, Facebook page and press releases of EURORDIS. The results show that the EURORDIS’ website encompasses six types of content: information, clarification, personalization, support, appeal, and empowerment. In Facebook (N=160), the most significant issue is “reference of an event promoted by EURORDIS” (59,4%), “information and appeal” (40,0%) is the most used content type, and “text and photo” (77,5%) is the preferable resource used. Among the rhetorical devices (N=103), the most frequent is “use of question”. The other rhetorical devices used are repetition, mix of information and appeal, personalization, exclamation mark (logos), encouragement of an emphatic spirit (pathos), and reference to elite members (ethos). The most expressive issue in press releases (N=17) is “public support/promotion of actions benefiting the cause of rare diseases” and the most frequent sources are EURORDIS’ direction. Rhetorical analysis reveals the focus on the target public – journalists –, confirmed by the use of a predominantly informative language style.
Democracy and Deliberation in the Age of Facebook
Authors: Haliliuc Alina
Published: May 2020

In 2016, we witnessed two shocking political decisions in stable democracies: the election of Donald Trump as American president and the United Kingdom’s referendum to exit the European Union membership. After the scandal of Cambridge Analytica mining Facebook data to influence the 2016 U.S. elections, a public conversation began to question the role of data use, surveillance practices, and especially of social media companies such as Facebook in shaping democracies. Siva Vaidhyanathan’s book, Antisocial Media. How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy (Oxford UP, 2018), paints the larger picture of the logics by which Facebook operates. It encourages readers to understand not only political outcomes such as Brexit and the U.S. elections, but also the erosion of democracy globally (from India to Poland and Hungary) as the result of media logics of audience fragmentation, narrowcasting, and discursive polarization.
The Effect of Nano-Encapsulation Phaleria macrocarpa Fruits Extract in Drinking Water on the Digestive Tract and Carcass Characteristic of Broiler Chickens
Authors: Zuprizal Zuprizal , Ningsih Niati , Zulfian Taufik Ahmad
Published: May 2020

The present study was to evaluate the effects of nano-encapsulated Phaleria macrocarpa fruit extract (NEPM) in drinking water on the digestive organs and carcass characteristic of broiler chickens. A total number of two hundred male broiler chicks were randomly divided into five treatments with four replicates, each replicate contained ten chickens. Broiler chickens have received a basal diet supplemented with or without experimental treatments. Five experimental treatments were: control diet (T0; negative control), diet with tetracycline (T1; positive control), diet with 2.5% of Phaleria macrocarpa fruits extract (T2),  diet with 2.5% NEPM (T3), and diet with 5.0% NEPM (T4). The diets were based on yellow corn and soybean meal and contained 20.44% crude protein, 2,917.47 kcal/kg metabolizable energy, 0.84% Calcium, and 0.51% available Phosphorus. On the 35th day, one bird from each replicate pen was slaughtered. Carcass characteristics and weights of digestive organs were measured. Data were statistically analyzed using ANOVA in a completely randomized design. The orthogonal contrast test was used to separate the mean when the P-value was less than 5%. Results showed that the use of nano-encapsulated Phaleria macrocarpa fruits extracts up to 5.0% in the diet did not give any significant effect on the carcass, digestive organs, heart and liver weights of broiler chickens. It can be concluded that the supplementation of Phaleria macrocarpa fruits extracts whether nano-encapsulated or not, did not affect carcass weight, weights of digestive organs and weights of the heart and liver of broiler chickens.
Reproductive Performance of Beef Cattle Raised Under SPR Program in Tegal Regency
Authors: Gunawan Aji , Sodiq Akhmad , Muatip Krismiwati , Setianto Novie Andri
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this research was to assess the reproductive performance of beef cattle based on different production systems. Survey research was carried out in Margasari Subdistrict, Tegal Regency, Central Java Province, in 13 farmer groups (a total of 188 breeders and 557 beef cattle) who took shelter in the SPR Program The qualitative and quantitative design framework is used to obtain comprehensive data. The questionnaire was used to get data and respondents determined by census method. SPSS software is used to analyze data. The results showed that 38.46% of farmer groups implemented a crop-livestock-system (CLS), 30.77% of farmer groups implemented a livestock-forestry system (LFS), and 30.77% of farmer groups implemented a crop-livestock-forestry-system (CLFS) in producing beef cattle. The results of the present study were significantly (P<0.05) there were differences in each reproductive performance parameter (BCS, S / C, CR, CI, and CC), which was observed in each beef production system (CLFS, CLS, and LFS). The results of this study also provide an overview of the simultaneous effects on the application of the production system to the reproductive performance of beef cattle. Although there has been certain variation between the production systems, the reproductive performance of the observed beef cattle has not been satisfactory. Improving nutrition management in cattle is needed to realize successful reproductive performance.
The Contribution of Labors to the Income of Pig Farming Business in the Tropical Coastal Papua Barat
Authors: Woran Jhonly , Mulyadi Mulyadi , Keworip Lusia , Pakage Stepanus , Saragih Desni , Sagrim Meky , Orisu Lily , Iyai Deny Anjelus
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine the type of work and division of labor in the household-scale pig farm business and how much income was earned and generated by each male, adult female and child labor as a case study in the Manokwari coastal agroecological area Papua Barat. The method used is descriptive research method with survey techniques through interviews and field observations. The sample of farmers chosen purposively was 35 households out of 50 pig breeder. Farmers selected as samples are those who have been running pigs for more than 1 year. The parameters measured are labor involvement and contribution of economic beneficiaries. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, namely analysis of variance with further testing Scheffe using SPSS v.16.0. The results showed that the types of work carried out by domestic workers included processing and providing [A4] food, medicine and sanitation, selling live cattle on the market and selling carcasses. Female breeders have almost the same level of participation as men. In terms of working hours, women give higher time (521 hours/month) in 6 pig raising activities. Female workers contribute higher incomes than male workers.
The Effect of Nutmeg Leaves Tannin (Myristica fragrans Houtt) as Protein Protecting Agents on In Vitro Nutrient Digestibility
Authors: Canadianti Monica , Yusiati Lies Mira , Hanim Chusnul , Widyobroto Budi Prasetyo , Astuti Andriyani
Published: May 2020

This experiment was aimed to study the effect of nutmeg leaf tannin addition on in vitro nutrient digestibility. Treatments in this experiment consisted of: P0 (control without tannin), P1 (feed + 2% tannin) and P2 (feed + 4% tannin). Feed for fermentation substrate consisted of Pennisetum purpureum and soybean meal with ratio 60:40. Fermentation was carried out using Tilley and Terry two stages in vitro technique for 48 hours. Variables measured were the digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, and crude protein in the rumen as well as the total digestive tract digestibility based on in vitro technique. The data obtained were analyzed by One Way ANOVA, and followed by the Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The results showed that rumen dry matter digestibility was lower (P<0.05) in P1 and P2 (59.03±3.24 and 57.19±1.32) compared to P0 (70.77±1.05), but did not show a significant difference (P>0.05) in the total dry matter digestibility of P0, P1, and P2 (74.88±5.28, 67.70±3.21, and 64.83±4.96). Organic matter digestibility in the rumen was also lower (P<0.05) in P1 and P2 (55.55±6.29 and 55.76±6.88) compared to P0 (75.39±0.91), but did not show significant difference (P>0.05) in total organic matter digestibility from P0, P1, and P2 (64.69±6.44, 64.33±6.34, and 61.20±5.11). The digestibility of crude protein in the rumen at P1 and P2 (45.48±5.12 and 38.47±3.44) was also significantly lower (P<0.05) compared to P0 (60.93±9.72), whereas total digestibility did not show any significant difference (P>0.05). Addition of tannin leaf nutmeg 2% optimally reduced rumen dry matter and crude protein digestibility without causing excessive negative impact on results of in vitro digestibility, so it can be used as a protective agent protein feed.
3D-Printed Modular Hemipelvic Endoprosthetic Reconstruction Following Periacetabular Tumor Resection
Authors: Ji Tao , Yang Yi , Tang Xiaodong , Liang Haijie , Yan Taiqiang , Yang Rongli , Guo Wei
Published: May 2020

Background:

Reconstruction with an endoprosthesis following pelvic tumor resection has increased over the years. However, the long-term results reflect a disappointing frequency of mechanical complications and failures. In an attempt to enhance implant fixation, an electron beam melting (EBM)-based modular hemipelvic endoprosthesis was introduced. Our aim was to explore the preliminary clinical outcomes for patients who have been managed with this prosthesis.

Methods:

We reviewed the records of 80 consecutive patients who had been managed at a single center between June 2015 and September 2017. Chondrosarcoma was the predominant diagnosis (31.3%). Osseous metastases were diagnosed in 16 patients (20.0%). The position of the reconstructed metallic acetabulum was measured on an anteroposterior pelvic radiograph. Bone ingrowth was evaluated in 2 samples harvested from patients with tumor recurrence.

Results:

After a median duration of follow-up of 32.5 months (range, 9 to 52 months), no acetabular component instability was detected on radiographs. Histological sectioning of specimens harvested from 2 patients with tumor recurrence showed bone trabeculae extending toward the implant and bone ingrowth within the porous network. At the time of the latest follow-up, 59 patients (73.8%) were alive with no evidence of disease, 5 patients (6.3%) were alive with disease, and 16 patients (20.0%) had died of disease. Local recurrence occurred in 9 patients (11.3%). The mean Musculoskeletal Tumor Society score at the time of the latest follow-up was 83.9% (range, 43% to 100%). Complications occurred in 16 patients (20%), with wound dehiscence being the most common complication (8 patients; 10%). No aseptic loosening was found. Five patients (6.3%) had deep infection, and 2 patients (2.5%) had dislocation.

Conclusions:

The use of a 3-dimensional (3D)-printed modular hemipelvic endoprosthesis with a highly porous metal interface represents a potential choice as a pelvic endoprosthesis after internal hemipelvectomy for the treatment of a primary or metastatic tumor. These preliminary results demonstrate stable fixation with acceptable early functional and radiographic outcomes.

Level of Evidence:

Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery in University Hospitals in Germany
Authors: Haffer Henryk , Schömig Friederike , Rickert Markus , Randau Thomas , Raschke Michael , Wirtz Dieter , Pumberger Matthias , Perka Carsten
Published: May 2020

Background:

The purpose of the present study was to assess the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on orthopaedic and trauma surgery departments in university hospitals in Germany in order to clarify current challenges.

Methods:

In this cross-sectional study, an online-based anonymous survey was conducted within the Convention of University Professors of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery in Germany from April 3 to April 11, 2020. A bipolar 5-point Likert scale (with possible responses of “totally disagree,” “rather disagree,” “neutral,” “rather agree,” and “totally agree”) was applied. Fifty-two (69.3%) of 75 clinic directors participated.

Results:

Communication and cooperation with the government, hospital administration, and other departments during the COVID-19 pandemic were mainly perceived as appropriate. However, only 7 respondents (13.7%) totally agreed or rather agreed with the statement that the authorities are supporters of orthopaedic and trauma surgery departments. Substantial financial and personnel changes in orthopaedic and trauma surgery departments of university hospitals were reported, resulting in an average reduction of 49.4% in operating room capacity and an expected 29.3% loss of revenue. In addition, 14.7% of physicians were reallocated from orthopaedic and trauma surgery to other care-delivery environments.

Conclusions:

Our study demonstrated that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on orthopaedic and trauma surgery departments in German university hospitals. Distinct structural and financial effects were noted. Nevertheless, the present study demonstrates the commitment of our specialty to overcome the pandemic by providing competent personnel as well as close cooperation with the hospital administration and other departments.

Clinical Relevance:

To our knowledge, this is the first Germany-wide survey among the heads of orthopaedic and trauma surgery departments in university hospitals on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey results may help to inform system-wide decision-making in Germany, in Europe, and beyond.
Acute Paraspinal Compartment Syndrome After Deadlifting
Authors: Cetinkaya Abdullah , Grundnes Oliver , Dolatowski Filip C.
Published: May 2020

Case:

A 27-year-old African man was admitted with acute right-sided loin pain that had started 4 hours after deadlifting. Renal colic was suspected, but clinical and radiological examination revealed no pathology of the urinary system. Further investigation revealed rhabdomyolysis. The back pain worsened with flexion, and both loins were hard on palpation 24 hours later. High intracompartmental pressures confirmed acute paraspinal compartment syndrome.

Conclusions:

We performed fasciotomy of the back muscles 28 hours after the onset of pain. Eighteen months after surgery, the patient no longer performed deadlifts but returned to pain-free exercise.
Transient Brachial Plexopathy After Fixation of a Clavicle Fracture Nonunion
Authors: Johnson Connor S. , Acebo Joshua B. , Aya Kessiena , Somerson Jeremy S.
Published: May 2020

Case:

A 54-year-old man presented with a comminuted left midclavicle fracture that progressed to a symptomatic nonunion after nonsurgical management. Nonunion open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) was performed, but a left brachial plexopathy developed 48 hours postoperatively. Imaging failed to demonstrate an emergent cause. The patient was monitored and completely recovered, with occasional neuralgia and mildly limited forward elevation of the shoulder.

Conclusion:

Development of a brachial plexopathy 48 hours after routine clavicle nonunion ORIF using plate fixation is an unusual complication. Future studies are needed to determine if this “wait-and-see” approach can be generalized to similar cases.
Monteggia Fracture in an Extremely Preterm Infant with Biochemical Rickets
Authors: Viehl Luke , Kelly Brian A. , McAlister William , Anadkat Jagruti , Julian Samuel
Published: May 2020

Case:

A preterm neonate with biochemical rickets is found to have a Monteggia fracture. The infant underwent percutaneous pinning. There was loss of fixation; however, the infant has been followed since discharge from the hospital and has completely healed with full range of motion.

Conclusions:

The medical management of this entity involves enteral feedings and optimization of nutrients. The optimal surgical treatment of this injury in the neonatal period is not yet known, although percutaneous pinning resulted in normal healing and function. These aspects require clinician awareness of this unique fracture type in a premature patient with fragile bone.