bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Objective Audiometry to Predict Subjective Satisfaction in Patients With Hearing Aids
Authors: Kwak Min Young , Choi Woo Ri , Park Jun Woo , Hwang Eun Jeong , Ha Yeo Ra , Chung Jong Woo , Kang Woo Seok
Published: November 2019

Objectives. To investigate the correlation of objective audiometry with user satisfaction as measured with the questionnaire scores.Methods. Twenty patients with hearing loss, who agreed to wear a hearing aid and were referred for hearing aid fitting, were included in this prospective clinical study. All patients used the in-the-canal type of Wide7 hearing aid provided by BSL Co., Ltd. We performed the Korean version of the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly (K-HHIE) and the International Outcome Inventory for Hearing Aids (K-IOI-HA) before and 1, 3, and 6 months after wearing the hearing aid. We also performed pure tone audiometry (PTA), speech audiometry (SA), functional gain (FG), hearing in noise test (HINT), and central auditory processing disorder tests, such as frequency pattern test (CA-f), duration pattern test (CA-d), and dichotic test (CA-Di). Patients were divided into two groups (group A-HHIE, improved; group B-HHIE, same or worse) by comparing the score of K-HHIE before and 6 months after wearing the hearing aid. In the 6-month K-IOI-HA questionnaire, 21 points were considered as the average score. Based on this, we further divided patients into two groups (group A-IOI, >21 points; group B-IOI, ≤21 points).Results. Group A-HHIE included six patients and group B-HHIE included 14 patients. In PTA, SA, HINT, CA-d, and CA-Di, group A-HHIE showed higher improvements than group B-HHIE, which were not statistically significant. Group A-IOI included 12 patients and group B-IOI included eight patients. No statistically significant difference was noted in the improvement of audiometric results over a period of 6 months after wearing the hearing aid between groups A-IOI and B-IOI.Conclusion. There were no significant and consistent audiometric results to reflect patient’s satisfaction with the hearing aid. Therefore, when analyzing the hearing aid-fitting outcome, both the objective audiometric tests and subjective questionnaire should be performed together for validating hearing aid performance.
An experimental analysis on accuracy of customer water meters under various flow rates and water pressures
Authors: Ethem Karadirek I.
Published: November 2019

Apparent losses are mainly due to metering errors in well-managed water supply systems. There are many types of water meters based on mechanisms to measure flow passing through. Therefore, selection of water meter type is important as meter type effects measurement accuracy. In this study, a total of 50 domestic water meters were tested under varying flow rates and different water pressures. Water consumptions of end-users show temporal changes depending on the life style of consumers. Flow rates passing through the water meter and water consumption profiles affect water meter accuracy. Water consumption of a couple of end-users was monitored and consumption patterns were extracted and obtained water consumption patterns were used to determine water meter errors. The collection method was applied for determination of water meter errors. Starting flow rates, error curves and weighted error of water meters were measured in a laboratory setup. Tested volumetric-type water meters have the lowest starting flow rate and the highest accuracy whereas single-jet water meters have the lowest accuracy and the highest starting flow rate. This study aimed to provide insights on the accuracy of water meters under varying flow rates and water pressures, and advantageous information for water meter-type selection.
Predictive models for stemflow and throughfall estimation in four fruit tree species under hot and sub-humid climatic region
Authors: Mali S. S. , Sarkar P. K. , Naik S. K. , Singh A. K. , Bhatt B. P.
Published: November 2019

Inclusion of stemflow and throughfall processes in rainfall-runoff modelling requires reliable models for their estimation. In the present paper, stemflow and throughfall generation processes were investigated in relation to rainfall, and morphological properties of four major fruit species grown in hot and sub-humid climatic region. Two types of models, rainfall-based and morphology-based, were developed and validated using observed data. Morphology-based models included relative roughness of branch (RR), leaf area index (LAI), canopy length (CL), tree height (TH) and diameter at breast height (DBH) as input variables. Rainfall-based stemflow prediction models, namely, Weibull, Logistic, Allometric and Exponential (R2 = 0.74 to 0.82) and throughfall prediction models, namely, Weibull, Allometric, Linear and Linear (R2 = 0.94 to 0.99) provided the best goodness-of-fit statistics for mango, litchi, guava and jackfruit, respectively. The parameters RR and LAI affected stemflow irrespective of rainfall depth. However, different sets of variables, namely, CL-LAI, CL-LAI-TH, CL-LAI-TH and DBH-CL-LAI affected throughfall in rainfall ranges <5, 5–10, 10–20 and >20 mm, respectively. The higher range of interception loss (6.5% for guava to 21.3% for jackfruit) indicated that interception loss from fruit trees needs to be considered in the water balance modelling of watersheds having larger areas under orchards.
The Occurrence of blaCTX-M-15 extended-spectrum β-lactamase Among Clinical Isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae in Khorramabad, Iran
Authors: Goudarzi Gholamreza , Shakib Pegah
Published: November 2019

Objective:

During the recent decade, CTX-M-type enzymes, primarily CTX-M-15 extended- spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) have strikingly developed throughout the world. The objective of this study was to investigate the frequency of CTX-M-type β-lactamases, as well as blaCTXM- 15 among Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates in Khorramabad, Iran.

Methods:

In this cross-sectional study, 60 isolates of K. pneumoniae were collected from selected teaching hospitals in Khorramabad, Iran. ESBLs producing isolates were identified using phenotypic double-disk synergy test. The presence of blaCTX-M-types, as well as blaCTX-M-15gene, were investigated by PCR method.

Results:

While the highest resistance rates of isolates were found to nalidixic acid (65%) and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (60%) antibiotics, the least resistance was to imipenem (15%). Moreover, 31(51.7%) isolates were resistant to at least three classes of antibiotics and designated as multidrug resistance (MDR). Fifty-two (86.7%) of 60 isolates were ESBLs positive. Thirty-five (58.3%) isolates harbored CTX-M-type β-lactamases, and also 29 (48.3%) isolates carried blaCTX-M-15.

Conclusions:

This study presents the first report on the frequency of blaCTX-M-15in the west of Iran, so that our results showed ESBL of CTX-M-15 may partly account for hydrolyzing thirdgeneration cephalosporins.
Overexpression of Efflux Pump Genes is an Alternative Mechanism in Voriconazole Resistant Aspergillus fumigatus isolates Without Relative Mutations in CYP5A
Authors: Moazeni Maryam , Aslani Narges , Nabili Mojtaba , Badali Hamid
Published: November 2019

Background:

The overexpression of the efflux transporter genes is one of the important
mechanisms of resistance in fungal pathogens such as Candida and Aspergillus species.

Objective:

Here, the expression alterations of drug efflux transporter genes were evaluated in non-
Cyp51A voriconazole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus isolates.

Methods:

Six A. fumigatus isolates including four voriconazole-resistant isolates with and without
azole-resistance-related mutations in addition to two susceptible A. fumigatus isolates were selected
from 300 previously characterized A. fumigatus clinical and environmental isolates, received
during 2013-2015. In order to extract RNA, the minimum inhibitory concentrations
(MICs) for the isolates were determined according to the broth microdilution protocol regarding
the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute document M38-A2 (CLSI, 2008). Alteration in the
expression of AfuMDR1, AfuMDR2, AfuMDR3, AfuMDR4, Cyp51A, and atrF was studied using
the real-time polymerase chain reaction assay.

Results:

Based on REST® output, significant overexpression of atrF, AfuMDR1, AfuMDR3, and
AfuMDR4/Cyp51A, atrF, AfuMDR2, AfuMDR4 genes was observed in the isolates without azoleresistance-
related mutations, respectively. No significant overexpression was seen in the isolates
with T34/L98H except for the AfuMDR3 and AfuMDR4(P<0.05).

Conclusion:

Our results support the hypothesis that efflux pump transporters can contribute to
voriconazole resistance in A. fumigatus.
THE INFLUENCE OF VARIATION OF HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE AND TWEEN 80 CONCENTRATIONS ON PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND PHYSICAL STABILITIES GEL OF WATER DRY EXTRACT OF TEMULAWAK
Authors: PAWESTRI SEKAR AYU , SAIFULLAH SULAIMAN TEUKU NANDA
Published: November 2019

Objective: Water extract of temulawak (Curcuma xanthorrhizaRoxb.) contains curcumin, which known has antibacterial, antiinflammation, and antifungal activity so that it has potential used as wound healing. The purpose of this study was formulating gel of water extract of temulawak made by variation of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and tween 80 concentrations and investigating the influence of formulations on physical characteristics and physical stabilities gel.

Methods: Gel was made by variation of HPMC and tween 80 concentrations (3,00%: 1,00%; 5,00%: 1,00%; 3,00%: 2,00%; 5,00%; 2,00%). Gel preparations was evaluated the physical characeristics by organoleptic test, homogeneity test, pH, viscosity, spreadability, adhesiveness, and stability. The physical properties were analyzed by software Design Expert 9.

Results: The results showed that HPMC has dominant influenced on viscosity, spreadability, and adhesiveness. HPMC and tween 80 have not influence on organoleptic, homogeneity, and pH of the gel. Optimum formula is HPMC 5,00% and tween 80 1,00%. Optimum formula is stable on organoleptic, homogeneity, pH, viscosity, and adhesiveness; however spreadability of gel is not stable during 3 mo storage.

Conclusion: Variation of HPMC and tween 80 concentrations influenced viscosity, spreadability, and adhesiveness, while they were not influenced on organoleptic, homogeneity, and pH of gel. HPMC had dominant influenced on viscosity, spreadability, and adhesiveness gel.
Гипотеза Римана как чётность биномиальных коэффициентов
Authors: Матиясевич Юрий Владимирович
Published: November 2019

Гипотеза Римана имеет много эквивалентныхпереформулировок. Часть из них является арифметическими,то есть утверждениями о свойствах целых или натуральных чисел.Простейшую логическую структуру имеют переформулировки изкласса $\Pi_1^0$ арифметической иерархии, имеющие вид ``для любых$x_1,\dots,x_m$ имеет место $A(x_1,\dots,x_m)$'',где $A$ -- алгоритмически проверяемое отношение.Примером может служить переформулировка гипотезы Римана ввиде утверждения о том,что некоторое диофантово уравнение не имеет решений(такое конкретное уравнение может быть явно указано).

Хотя логическая структура такой переформулировки очень проста,известные способы построения такого диофантова уравненияприводят к уравнениям, требующим для своей записи нескольких страниц.С другой стороны, известны весьма краткие по записипереформулировки, также принадлежащие классу $\Pi_1^0$.Примерами могут служить три критерия справедливости гипотезыРимана, которые предложили Ж.-Л.\,Николас,Г.\,Робин, и Дж.\,Лагариас. Недостатком этихпереформулировок (по сравнениюс диофантовым уравнением) является использование более ``сложных''констант и функций, чем натуральные числа и сложение и умножение,достаточные для построения диофантова уравнения.

В работе приводится система из 9 условий, налагаемых на 9переменных. Для формулировки этих условий используются толькосложение, умножение, возведение в степень (унарное,с фиксированным основанием~2), функция ``остаток от деления'',неравенства, сравнения по модулю и биномиальный коэффициент.Вся система может быть явно выписана на одной странице.Доказано, что построеная система условий несовместна в том и только том случае,когда гипотеза Римана верна.
Uso de Jogos Digitais Educativos na Educação Profissional e Tecnológica fundamentados em Teorias de Aprendizagem
Authors: Ribeiro Altair Fábio Silvério Ribeiro Fábio , Gomes Roberta Martins Mendonca , Silva José Roberto Cruz e , Matos Jainer Diogo Vieira , Ferreira Júlio César , Matos Fernando Barbosa
Published: November 2019

Estudos voltados a recursos que interferem diretamente no campo educacional tornam-se cada vez mais pertinentes na era digital, uma vez que, é indispensável o uso de ferramentas que favoreçam os processos de ensino e aprendizagem. Nessa perspectiva surgem os jogos digitais educativos (JDE), cuja utilização crescente como ferramenta educacional traz também a necessidade de reflexões, em especial sobre as teorias de aprendizagem que estão embasando práticas educativas por meio desses recursos. Assim, o presente estudo tem como objetivo geral verificar qual a teoria de aprendizagem é mais citada em artigos encontrados na base de periódicos da Capes, publicados de 2015 a 2018, para fundamentar a utilização de JDE na Educação Profissional e Tecnológica (EPT). A pesquisa realizada traz indícios que sugerem a ocorrência de um número reduzido de artigos sobre JDE em disciplinas técnicas da EPT e que inexiste prevalência de uma teoria de aprendizagem fundamentando JDE.
Editorial e Expediente
Authors: Gomes Raquel Salcedo , De Lima José Valdeni
Published: November 2019

Editorial e Expediente - V. 22, N. 2, 2019.
First record of Paintedhand Mudbug (Lacunicambarus polychromatus) in Ontario and Canada and the significance of iNaturalist in making new discoveries
Authors: Jones Colin D. , Glon Mael G. , Cedar Karen , Paiero Steven M. , Pratt Paul D. , Preney Thomas J.
Published: November 2019

Paintedhand Mudbug (Lacunicambarus polychromatus (Thoma, Jezerinac & Simon 2005)) (Decapoda: Cambaridae) was recently discovered at three locations in Windsor, Ontario. These represent the first reports of this burrowing crayfish in Canada. iNaturalist, a nature app and website designed to record photo-based observations of plants and animals, was instrumental in facilitating this discovery. We discuss the importance of collaborative platforms, such as iNaturalist, for linking naturalists and citizen scientists to taxonomic experts around the globe.
Measuring with Exogenous Data (MED), and Government Economic Monitoring (GEM)
Authors: Brown-Liburd Helen , Cheong Arion , Vasarhelyi Miklos A. , Wang Xinxin
Published: November 2019

The emergence of enormous disparate data sources, available in a multitude of alternate formats, and on very different devices, is leading to a business process revolution. This paper argues for a new approach in which these technologies are used to replace outdated blanket government intervention programs. Highly targeted interventions for social programs identified and addressed by Big Data-based methodologies would replace outdated government programs. This approach advocates for original detective methodologies, direct government action, and outcome monitoring all of which utilize Big Data-based frequent examination. The government would be in a privileged situation where it could obtain data not available to most other parties due to privacy laws. The data structures of the government would be protected by encryption and blockchain privacy-protection methodologies that would only reveal targeted outcomes to the direct-action agent. These same methodologies are applicable for business measurement (accounting) and assurance (audit).
Aspects of vineyard vegetation in Northeastern Italy and eastern neighbouring territories: Cerastio tenoreani-Geranietum dissecti and Mercurialetum annuae as archaic, disappearing coenosis
Authors: Poldini Livio , Tasinazzo Stefano
Published: November 2019

Recent original data concerning vineyard spring vegetation from Veneto hilly belt (North-eastern Italy) highlighted once again the phytogeographic originality of south-eastern territories with respect to Central European ones, also in anthropogenic coenosis. New relevés suggested to restate the association Cerastio tenoreani-Geranietum dissecti as vicarious vegetation of Geranio rotundifolii-Allietum vinealis occurring on the north side of the Alps. The comparison of autumn material from terracing vineyards of the sandy-marly Eocene flysch around Trieste coast with similar European relevés enabled to reject the not validly described Anagallido-Mercurialetum and to replace it with Mercurialetum annuae. In modern winegrowing Cerastio-Geranietum and Mercurialetum annuae are vanishing due to changing of agronomic schemes, as some relevés reported in the text document.
Evaluation of direct metagenomics and target enriched approaches for high-throughput sequencing of field rabies viruses
Authors: Orłowska Anna , Iwan Ewelina , Smreczak Marcin , Rola Jerzy
Published: November 2019

Introduction

High-throughput sequencing (HTS) identifies random viral fragments in environmental samples metagenomically. High reliability gains it broad application in virus evolution, host-virus interaction, and pathogenicity studies. Deep sequencing of field samples with content of host genetic material and bacteria often produces insufficient data for metagenomics and must be preceded by target enrichment. The main goal of the study was the evaluation of HTS for complete genome sequencing of field-case rabies viruses (RABVs).

Material and Methods

The material was 23 RABVs isolated mainly from red foxes and one European bat lyssavirus-1 isolate propagated in neuroblastoma cells. Three methods of RNA isolation were tested for the direct metagenomics and RABV-enriched approaches. Deep sequencing was performed with a MiSeq sequencer (Illumina) and reagent v3 kit. Bioinformatics data were evaluated by Kraken and Centrifuge software and de novo assembly was done with metaSPAdes.

Results

Testing RNA extraction procedures revealed the deep sequencing scope superiority of the combined TRIzol/column method. This HTS methodology made it possible to obtain complete genomes of all the RABV isolates collected in the field. Significantly greater rates of RABV genome coverages (over 5,900) were obtained with RABV enrichment. Direct metagenomic studies sequenced the full length of 6 out of 16 RABV isolates with a medium coverage between 1 and 71.

Conclusion

Direct metagenomics gives the most realistic illustration of the field sample microbiome, but with low coverage. For deep characterisation of viruses, e.g. for spatial and temporal phylogeography during outbreaks, target enrichment is recommended as it covers sequences much more completely.
Renal-cell carcinoma – novel concepts of classification
Authors: Pyda-Karwicka Maria , Karwicka Malwina , Orłowska Magdalena , Krata Mariusz , Pedrycz Agnieszka
Published: November 2019

Renal cancer, according to the Polish National Cancer Registry, was the cause of 4% of cancer cases in men and 3% of cases in women in 2010. Most often it affects men over 65, although it may also concern infants. In 2010, the number of reported cases for men was 2,700 and 1,900 for women. For the last three decades – up to 1990, the incidence of kidney cancer has increased significantly. Currently, it remains at the stable level of morbidity. One of the most significant issues of modern diagnostics and treatment of renal cancer is the problem of its heterogeneity brin-ging many difficulties in systematization and categorization of this neoplasm. The World Health Organization Classification of Renal Tumors has been published in 2004 and is currently supplemented with new classification units, which, according to ISUP (International Society of Urological Pathology), should be considered as separate groups of kidney epithelial cancers.
The impact of carbohydrate intake on the behavior and cognitive functions of children and adolescents
Authors: Wasyluk Weronika , Zdunek Gabriela , Pedrycz Agnieszka
Published: November 2019

Introduction. Although carbohydrates are the most commonly studied nutrients regarding their influence on cognitive functions, there is no unequivocal agreement on whether this influence really exists and what its manifestations are.

Aim. This study is a literature review of research on the association between sugar intake, behavior and cognitive functions in children population.

Material and methods. The analysis of the studies on the carbohydrate intake and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions of children and adolescents on the basis of MEDLINE database was conducted. The studies were found in PubMed Internet search engine. The following words were implemented in various combinations: “sugar”, “carbohydrate”, “glycemic index”, “GI”, “glucose” as well as “cognition”, “cognitive”, “learning”, “memory”, “attention”, “behavior”, “hyperactivity”. The number of 27 publications was chosen and the information they contained was analyzed.

Results. Despite multiple studies on the impact of carbohydrate intake and their glycemic index on cognitive functions, there is still no agreement on this issue. Multiple studies indicate the association between glycemic index and cognitive processes. The positive impact of low GI breakfast intake on the concentration and memory is relatively frequently emphasized. The concept that indicates the association between sugar intake and hyperactive behavior among children also has not been unequivocally confirmed in the analyzed studies – contrarily – some of them indicated lack of such relationship. The placebo effect may be the explanation for the above concept. The association between the number of carbohydrates in diet and sleep disorders also has not been proved.

Conclusions. Although there are no unequivocal scientific foundations to limit the intake of simple sugars and consume polysaccharides with low GI to improve behavior and cognitive functions, such actions are consistent with a healthy diet and should be recommended for children and adolescents.
Implementation of the Smart City Technology for Environmental Protection Management of Cities: The Experience of Russia and Kazakhstan
Authors: Turgel Irina , Bozhko Larissa , Ulyanova Elizaveta , Khabdullin Asset
Published: November 2019

Approaches to the organization of management of environmental protection within the framework of introduction of Smart City technologies are reviewed in this article. For this purpose, a retrospective analysis of transformation of the Smart City notion has been carried out and basic characteristics of a modern smart city interpretation have been distinguished: the use of information technology in all functional areas of the city ecosystem, active involvement of residents in the processes of city management through organization of a system of user services, commitment to sustainable development of a city to the benefit of future generations. In the research process the key factors of the environment pollution in cities were reviewed having identified systemic challenges in the environmental field, which can be solved by introduction of the Smart City technology. For each environmental factor promising technologies of the Smart City system and effects that may be reached by means of their introduction are provided. Analysis of the existing technological solutions of the Smart City made it possible to identify the complex nature of environmental problems of cities, the solution of which requires introduction of smart technologies in all the spheres of functioning of the city. In the practical part of the article smart city’s technology development and implementation experience is presented, aimed at environmental protection in the cities of Russia and Kazakhstan. The empirical basis of the analysis is constituted by the results of the studies carried out within the framework of the research work “Enhancement of the State Regulation Policy of Accelerated Clustering of the Industrial Regions” implemented on the grounds of the grant funding of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Biogas Production from Cerathophyllum demersum, Fucus vesiculosus and Ulva intestinalis in Latvian Conditions
Authors: Pastare Laura , Romagnoli Francesco
Published: November 2019

Life cycle costs of co-digestion plant of cattle farm manure and locally available freshwater macrophyte C. demersum, marine brown algae F. vesiculosus, and marine green algae U. intestinalis; ratio 5:1) are analysed based on Latvian climatic and economic conditions. Biomass collection from nature and pre-treatment of biomass, biogas production, biogas treatment and utilization in combined heat and power plant are included in the boundaries. The weak points of scenarios are large capital investments, electricity sale price (and the application of feed-in tariff). As naturally grown algae and macrophytes are used, they are also sensitive to weather conditions each year as available amounts of biomass might change and decrease. Net Present Value is positive only for C. demersum with Internal Rate of Return of –14 % and Discounted Payback Period of 11 years.
Life Cycle Assessment of Different Low-Temperature District Heating Development Scenarios: A Case Study of Municipality in Latvia
Authors: Feofilovs Maksims , Pakere Ieva , Romagnoli Francesco
Published: November 2019

Sustainable heating solutions involving renewable energy sources and low supply/return temperatures for district heating are evolving. Low temperature use in district heating allows reducing the heating operation costs significantly and at the same time holding the sustainability criteria. However, an in-depth study on environmental impacts during the life cycle of low temperature district heating was not conducted until now. Thus, this study aims to find the best development scenarios for development of local low temperature district heating. For this purpose, a methodology adopts life cycle analysis approach that allows assessing the environmental impacts according to a variety of environmental performance criterions. The results of the study showed an improvement in the overall environmental performance towards the transition of a conventional 3rd generation district heating to low temperature concept including the effects of reconstruction and modernization of the boiler house. A set of potential development is proposed. Specifically, the scenario implementing low temperature district heating with solar PV showed the best score for environmental performance. The scenario with implementation of low temperature district heating without solar PV did not show significant improvement in environmental performance under operation conditions of a pilot case study.
Why Biopolymer Packaging Materials are Better
Authors: Silva Nadeeshika , Blumberga Dagnija
Published: November 2019

The upcoming packaging material trend is bio-polymeric materials since it has shown tremendous potential in practical scenarios. Even though there have been experiments performed regarding material developments, there is still no confirmation about how uncertain the developments will be. A few statistical approaches were carried out in this work to identify the role of biopolymers as a packaging material based on their thermo-mechanical and physical properties and potential compared to other packaging materials. To determine the potential of biopolymer, it is compared with other package materials currently in demand. There are three main steps in the research. The first stage is an analysis of selected different packaging materials based on Multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) technique. The material properties are analysed through the criteria of TOPSIS analysis. The ideal and negative ideal alternatives have been identified. Biopolymers have an outcome as the final best alternative among others. To confirm the TOPSIS results and its uncertainties, a sensitivity analysis is performed. This sensitivity analysis was performed in two phases. The first step is a regression analysis of the weighted parameters and input variables of the TOPSIS scheme. The second step is the variation of weights in a unitary variation ratio to identify the order of the TOPSIS results at each variation. Finally, all the results have concluded that the research intention has been fulfilled by performing TOPSIS and the sensitivity analysis has also confirmed this decision.
GOOGLE MAPS AND MAPBOX API PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS ON ANDROID-BASED LECTURE ATTENDANCE APPLICATION
Authors: Saputra Kurnia , Furqan Muhammad , Abidin Taufik Fuadi , Yunadi Dalila Husna
Published: November 2019

Attendance is an inseparable component from lectures. The current manual attendance process still has its weaknesses, such as the loss or broken attendance sheets, the easiness to conduct fraud on the attendance sheets, and other cases. The attendance system using fingerprint devices are also not available in other locations yet, such as lectures that are done on the field or outdoor, where fingerprint devices are not available. Because of that, an online lecture attendance system that makes use of Android-based smartphones is developed in order to tackle the problem. This online lecture attendance system has the main feature of recording students’ attendances in a radius of 300 metres from the lecturer. This application is named Lecture Attendance System is developed using Rapid Application Development (RAD) model, because it is an effective method to minimise errors in the application. There are two testing performed to the application. The first testing was functional testing of the application. This testing was carried out in order to make sure that all functionalities and features are performing well. The second testing carried out is the distance accuracy testing, to compare between the Google Maps and MapBox API distances. From this testing, it was found that the error percentage using Google Maps is 9.250% and 12.128% for MapBox. From these results, they show that in calculating the distance, using Google Maps API has higher accuracy compared to the MapBox API.
PERBEDAAN KEMANDIRIAN REMAJA SMA ANTARA YANG SINGLE FATHER DENGAN SINGLE MOTHER AKIBAT PERCERAIAN
Authors: Suwinita I Gusti Ayu Mirah , Marheni Adijanti
Published: November 2019

Structure of the family is one of the factors that builds the independence of adolescents. Nowadays, it is uncommon to find families that are not united due to divorcement. The condition where families are no longer united (single parent) will affect the independence of adolescents. Independence of adolescence is the ability to organize behavior and decision without being dependent on parents (Steinberg, 2002). The purpose of this research is to see the difference of independence between senior high school adolescents with single mother and adolescents with single father due to divorcement.   A total of 64 senior high school adolescents in Bali in aged 15-18 years who have single parents due to divorcement were included as subjects in this quantitative research, with comparison approach. The sampling technique that was used in this research was cluster sampling. Measuring instrument used in this research was Independence Scale (34 item, rxx=0.889). The statistical technique used to process the data of this study is a parametric test of independent t-test.   Based on the outcome of this research, it appears that there is no significant difference between the independence of senior high school adolescents with a single father nor single mother due to divorcement (t=1.212) with p equal to 0,230 (p>0,05).   Keyword: Autonomy of Adolescence, single father, single mother.
Postpartum Hemorrhage Emergency Management Using Focused Assessment With Sonography For Obstetrics (FASO): A Case Report
Authors: Rincón, MD C. , Cubillos, MD J. , Arzola, MD C.
Published: November 2019

Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal death around the world according to World Health Organization [1]. While cesarean delivery is a risk factor, uterine atony is the main etiology [2]. Cesarean delivery and concomitant tubal sterilization are a known risk of postoperative intra-abdominal bleeding, which can be insidious and difficult to diagnose in the recovery period. Furthermore, a late diagnosis can lead to a less than optimal management. Point-of-care ultrasonography is an available technique that can contribute to a prompt diagnosis and accurate decision-making [3]. We present a case of a patient in postoperative care after cesarean delivery and tubal sterilization who developed hypovolemic shock symptoms, without any sign of uterine atony or vaginal bleeding. Focused assessment with sonography for obstetrics (FASO) was quickly performed in the recovery room to diagnose intra-abdominal bleeding and decision-making to perform an emergency surgical intervention.
Minding the Gap(s): Hospitalists Experience Aspirational, Safety, and Knowledge Deficits That Prevent Them From Practicing POCUS
Authors: Conner, MD Stephanie , Chia, MD, MSc David , Lalani, MD Farhan , O’Brien, MD, MBE Meghan , Anstey, MD James , Afshar, MD Nima , Jensen, MD, MSc Trevor
Published: November 2019

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been a mainstay of clinical decision-making in the intensive care unit and emergency department for more than a decade, but adoption into hospital medicine has lagged behind. Recently, internal medicine residency programs have started to develop POCUS curricula for trainees, though concurrent hospitalist training programs have been limited to date, with little consensus on what hospitalist-oriented curricula should entail. As such, there is wide variability amongst hospitalists with respect to utilization of, training in, and proficiency in POCUS. We conducted a two-part survey of internal medicine hospitalists at our institution: (1) needs assessment that focused on prior training, attitudes and perspectives, current practices, desired use, and barriers to clinical integration; and (2) knowledge test of exam indications, image interpretation, medical decision-making, and understanding of limitations. Our results demonstrate that a majority of hospitalists felt that POCUS was important for diagnostic purposes and that they would benefit from POCUS-specific education. Inadequate training was the most cited barrier to POCUS use. Hospitalist knowledge was lacking in all domains, particularly image interpretation and clinical integration. As a result, we created a three-tiered training program meant to engage: (1) All hospitalists in basic knowledge and appropriate use of POCUS, (2) Some hospitalists in hands-on skill acquisition and image interpretation, and (3) Few hospitalists in mastery of POCUS with resultant formal credentialing. A tiered approach to POCUS training for hospitalists ensures a fundamental cognitive understanding of POCUS for all, but also facilitates hands-on training for those who are committed to further skillset development.
Population Health Management during Student Pharmacist Introductory Experiential Education to Expand Clinical Pharmacist Impact
Authors: McConnell Macy , Mobley Dan , Gidal Alexander , Nagy Michael
Published: November 2019

Objective: To evaluate the impact of incorporating pre-advanced pharmacy practice experience (pre-APPE) student pharmacists into three different population health management (PHM) projects.

Methods: The prospective quality improvement projects incorporated three third-year student pharmacists who developed and conducted individual PHM projects over the course of three to seven months. The projects included hypoglycemia screening, hepatitis C virus and human immunodeficiency virus screening, and statin use evaluations for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk reduction. Under the guidance of a clinical pharmacist, students developed project materials, conducted patient chart reviews, and contacted patients to make interventions such as recommendations for therapy, ambulatory patient monitoring, patient education, and arranging provider follow-up. Student impact was evaluated through the number of patients screened, the number of eligible patients contacted, and the total number of interventions or recommendations made. Student time spent was tracked throughout the projects.

Results: Out of 244 patients screened, 198 patients met inclusion criteria and 162 patients were contacted or assessed by a student pharmacist. Students made a total of 319 interventions, including patient education (132), patient monitoring (132), pharmacotherapy recommendations (28), and arranging follow-up (27). On average students screened 33 patients per month, and, per patient, required 8.6 minutes for eligibility assessment and approximately 6 minutes for telephone interviews.

Conclusion: This report demonstrates that pre-APPE student pharmacists are well-equipped to design and implement PHM projects. Utilization of student pharmacists in similar PHM programs can expand the pharmacist’s impact on patient care in the ambulatory care setting.

 

Article Type: Original Research
Digital technology in agriculture
Authors: Soloviev Dmitry Aleksandrovich , Zhuravleva Larisa Anatolyevna , Bakhtiev Rinat Nagimovich
Published: November 2019

The article discusses the possibility of improving the technology of tillage, fertilizers, pesticides and irrigation through the integrated introduction of digital technologies and intellectual-advising control systems of agricultural machines. In Saratov State Vavilov Agrarian University conducted research of control systems of agricultural machinery, providing remote control operation, collecting and transmitting information on the status of implementation of technological operations, based on the use of computer technology. A robotic platform is being developed for the use of attachments that perform technological operations of fertilization and irrigation on the basis of the principle of "precision farming". The control system of the robotic irrigation complex is being improved.
External Morphology and Ultrastructure of Tegumental Glands of Aegla platensis (Crustacea, Anomura, Aeglidae) Pleopods: Might They Play A Role in Egg Attachment?
Authors: Loureiro Tainã Gonçalves , Pereira Almerão Mauricio , Faccioni-Heuser Maria Cristina , Bond-Buckup Georgina , De Araujo Paula Beatriz
Published: November 2019

Egg incubation on the female abdomen is the parental care behavior observed in aeglids, in which eggs are kept adhered to maternal pleopods and maintained, cleaned and aerated. In A. platensis, egg attachment occurs with the aid of pleopodal setae, which are twisted around their axis in the distal region, forming the funiculus, and pleopodal glands, which are responsible for the production of the adhesive substance that seems to be involved in egg fixation to pleopodal setae. Those glands are acini formed by secretory cells arranged concentrically around a central duct, giving them a rosette appearance. Two types of secretory cells were observed, those that produce electron-lucid vesicles and those having electron-dense ones. Both kinds of vesicles are released in a duct whose opening pore is located on the pleopodal surface and constitute the adhesive substance that coats eggs and pleopodal setae, ensuring egg fixation to the female body and maternal care maintenance. This study investigates the internal and external morphology of Aegla platensis pleopods, to understand the egg attachment process and identify the structures involved in this phenomenon. Three microscopy techniques are used: scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and optical microscopy (OM).
Ground Flaxseed – How Safe is it for Companion Animals and for Us?
Authors: Lindinger Michael Ivan
Published: November 2019

EFSA released the 89-page Scientific Opinion “Evaluation of the health risks related to the presence of cyanogenic glycosides in foods other than raw apricot kernels”. This opinion, and the ensuring media coverage, has left uncertainty in the minds of consumers, feed and supplement manufacturers and flaxseed producers of how much ground flaxseed can safely be consumed without crossing the threshold of cyanide toxicity. This editorial updates the science and tries to bring clarity to the question “how much flaxseed can I safely feed my dog, cat, horse on a daily basis?” and “how much can I safely eat?” The great majority of ground flaxseed products have a cyanogenic glycoside content of less than 200 mg / kg seed. For people, consuming 30 grams of such flaxseed the average peak blood cyanide concentration will be about 5 µmole / L, much less than the toxic threshold value of 20 to 40 µmole / L favoured by EFSA.  Thus, as much as 120 grams of crushed / ground flaxseed can be consumed by a 70 kg adult person before a toxic threshold of 40 µmole / L is reached (up to 1.7 grams ground flaxseed / kg body weight). The toxic threshold of cyanide for dogs is 2 to 4-fold greater than for humans, and unknown for cats and horses. The daily serving amounts for dogs and cats are about 0.23 grams / kg body mass per day, which will result in blood cyanide well below the toxic threshold. The highest recommended daily serving amount for horses is 454 grams per day, or 0.8 to 2 grams per kg / body mass depending on mass of the horse. This amount for horses should not be exceeded.
Efektivitas Dual-Task Training Motorik-Kognitif dalam Menurunkan Risiko Jatuh pada Lansia
Authors: Purnamasari Nahdiah
Published: November 2019

Proses penuaan menyebabkan kemunduran dari berbagai aspek tubuh baik secara fisik, mental, maupun psikologis yang secara tidak langsung mengancam kemandirian lansia serta membuat mereka rentan terhadap kejadian jatuh. Latihan kombinasi Dual-Task motorik-kognitif menggabungkan latihan fisik dan kognitif secara bersama-sama dan menginduksi efek sinergis ketika digabungkan dalam satu intervensi. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh pemberian latihan dual-task terhadap risiko jatuh pada lansia. Metode yang digunakan adalah pre-eksperimental dengan one group pre-test post-test design dengan lama waktu perlakuan selama 4 minggu dengan frekuensi 3 kali seminggu. Sebelum dan setelah perlakuan, responden diukur tingkat keseimbangan dan risiko jatuhnya menggunakan Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed-Up and Go Test (TUGT), serta Tinetti Balance Assesment Tool. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan keseimbangan lansia setelah pemberian 12 kali latihan berdasarkan alat ukur BBS (p<0.001) dan TUGT (p=0.079). Risiko jatuh terlihat mengalami penurunan setelah 12 kali perlakuan (p<0.001). Penurunan risiko jatuh paling tinggi terjadi setelah 6 kali perlakuan pertama (p=0.011). Disimpulkan bahwa latihan dual-task motorik-kognitif ini secara signifikan berpengaruh dalam penurunan risiko jatuh pada lansia.
Чи є гіпотермічний циркуляторний арешт фактором ризику для пацієнтів з хірургією патології аорти?
Authors: Tsvyk A. S. , Varbanets S. V. , Dovgan A. M. , Krykunov K. O. , Pukas A. Y.
Published: November 2019

У роботі представлено досвід ДУ «НПМЦДКК МОЗ України» хірургічного лікування пацієнтів з патологією аорти з використанням методу гіпотермічного циркуляторного арешту (ГЦА).
Мета. Проаналізувати результати та ускладнення після оперативних втручань на висхідній аорті та дузі аорти з використанням методу ГЦА.
Матеріали і методи. На базі ДУ «НПМЦДКК МОЗ України» за період 2012–2018 рр. прооперовано 122 пацієнти з аневризмою висхідної аорти та дуги аорти. Пацієнтів було поділено на 2 групи: досліджувана група – пацієнти, яким було застосовано метод ГЦА (33 пацієнти) та порівняльна група – пацієнти, яким виконано оперативне втручання без ГЦА (89 пацієнтів).
Результати. Частота післяопераційних ускладнень у пацієнтів, у яких було використано методику ГЦА більша, ніж у пацієнтів, у яких вдалося уникнути ГЦА.
Висновки. Метод ГЦА асоціюється з вищою ранньою післяопераційною летальністю (9 % проти 0 %) і більшим ризиком післяопераційних ускладнень, таких як: гостре порушення мозкового кровообігу, післяопераційні кровотечі, інфекції післяопераційних ран порівняно з випадками, де її не застосовували. Пацієнти, у яких використано ГЦА, потребують переливання більшої кількості компонентів крові, а середня тривалість ШВЛ, перебування у відділенні інтенсивної терапії (ВІТ) та госпіталізації в таких пацієнтів довша, ніж у пацієнтів без використання методу ГЦА.
On the morphology and taxonomy of Cyclotella distinguenda (Bacillariophyta)
Authors: Genkal Ыю Шю , Okhapkin A. G. , Vodeneeva E. L.
Published: November 2019

The study of morphology of Cyclotella distinguenda from the karst Lake Klyuchik (Nizhny Novgorod Region) revealed that several quantitative characters (such as valve diameter and the number of marginal fultoportulae) demonstrated more variability in that species as compared to published data. Among the investigated characteristics, valve diameter (variation coefficient CV = 34.5%) and number of marginal fultoportulae (CV = 31.5%) were the most variable. The number of striae in 10 μm (CV = 10.0%) was the least variable character. For the first time, during the investigated period of massive growth of that species in the lake, the presence of initial valves was revealed. C. distinguenda can be characterized as cryophilic halophilous taxon which prefers sulphate-hydrocarbonate and neutral to light alkaline waters.
Mosses of the State Nature Reserve "Kurgalskiy" (Leningrad Region)
Authors: Doroshina G. Ya. , Ginzburg E. G. , Kurbatova L. E.
Published: November 2019

The paper provides the data on mosses of the State Nature Reserve ”Kurgalskiy” situated in the Kingisepp District of the Leningrad Region. The list includes 136 species. Among them Plagiothecium nemorale is new for the Leningrad Region, 83 species are recorded for the first time for the protected area, 12 species are protected in the region, Aulacomnium androgynum is protected in Russia. Of the protected species, Plagiothecium latebricola is recorded for the first time for the protected area. Data on habitats, substrates and frequency of every species are provided.
Science beliefs, political ideology, and cognitive sophistication
Authors: Pennycook Gordon , Bago Bence , McPhetres Jonathon
Published: November 2019

It is often assumed that a primary source of contention surrounding science is political and, therefore, that partisan disagreement drives attitudes about various science topics. Other models focus on the roles of basic science knowledge and cognitive sophistication, arguing that these facilitate pro-science beliefs. To test these competing accounts, we identified a range of controversial issues ostensibly subject to potential ideological disagreement and examined the relative roles of political ideology, science knowledge, and cognitive sophistication. Results show there was actually very little partisan disagreement on a wide range of nonetheless contentious scientific issues. We also found only weak evidence for identity-protective cognition; instead, reasoning ability was broadly associated with pro-science beliefs. Two experiments that focused specifically on anthropogenic climate change found that increasing political motivations did not increase polarization among individuals who are higher in cognitive sophistication, indicating that increasing political motivations may not have as straightforward of an impact in this context as often assumed. Finally, one’s level of basic science knowledge was the most consistent predictor of people’s beliefs about science across a wide range of issues. Results suggest that educators and policymakers should focus on increasing basic science literacy and critical thinking rather than the ideologies that purportedly divide people.