bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modifiable Risk Factors for Carotid Atherosclerosis: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review
Authors: Ji Xi , Leng Xin-Yi , Dong Yi , Ma Ya-Hui , Xu Wei , Hu Hao , Cao Xi-Peng , Hou Xiao-He , Tan Lan , Dong Qiang , Yu Jin-Tai
Published: May 2019

Background

Carotid atherosclerosis is a major cause of stroke, but the conclusion about risk factors for carotid atherosclerosis is still controversial. The aim of our present meta-analysis and systematic review was to explore the modifiable risk factors for carotid atherosclerosis.

Methods

We searched PubMed from January 1962 to October 2018 to include longitudinal and cross-sectional studies. The results were pooled using random effects model. Heterogeneity was measured by I2 statistic and publication bias was assessed by funnel plots.

Results

A total of 14,700 articles were screened, of which 76 with 27 factors were eligible. Our meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies indicated nine factors (hyperlipidemia, hyperhomocysteinemia, hypertension, hyperuricemia, smoking, metabolic syndrome, hypertriglyceridemia, diabetes, and higher low density lipoprotein) were significantly associated with the presence of carotid plaque, among which four (hyperlipidemia, hyperhomocysteinemia, hypertension, and hyperuricemia) could elevate the risk of atherosclerosis by at least 50%; and one factor (hypertension) was associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness. In the systematic review, another five factors (negative emotion, socioeconomic strain, alcohol, air pollution, and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)) were also related to the presence of atherosclerosis. The cross-sectional associations with most of the above 14 factors were further confirmed by longitudinal studies. Among them, the managements of 4 factors (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and OSAS) were indicated to prevent carotid atherosclerosis by cohort studies.

Conclusions

Effective interventions targeting pre-existing disease, negative emotion, lifestyle and diet may reduce the risk of carotid atherosclerosis. Further good-quality prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Investigating a new method for standardising essay marking using levels-based mark schemes
Authors: GREATOREX Jackie , SUTCH Tom , WERNO Magda , BOWYER Jess , DUNN Karen
Published: May 2019

Standardisation
is a procedure used by Awarding Organisations to maximise marking reliability,
by teaching examiners to consistently judge scripts using a mark scheme.
However, research shows that people are better at comparing two objects than
judging each object individually. Consequently, Oxford, Cambridge and RSA (OCR,
a UK awarding organisation) proposed investigating a new procedure, involving
ranking essays, where essay quality is judged in comparison to other essays.
This study investigated the marking reliability yielded by traditional
standardisation and ranking standardisation. The study entailed a marking
experiment followed by examiners completing a questionnaire. In the control
condition live procedures were emulated as authentically as possible within
the confines of a study. The experimental condition involved ranking the quality of
essays from the best to the worst and then assigning marks. After each
standardisation procedure the examiners marked 50 essays from an AS History
unit. All participants experienced both procedures, and marking reliability was
measured. Additionally, the participants’ questionnaire responses were analysed
to gain an insight into examiners’ experience. It is concluded that the Ranking
Procedure is unsuitable for use in public examinations in its current form. The
Traditional Procedure produced statistically significantly more reliable
marking, whilst the Ranking Procedure involved a complex decision-making
process. However, the Ranking Procedure produced slightly more reliable marking
at the extremities of the mark range, where previous research has shown that
marking tends to be less reliable.
The Transformation of using Fractal Forms between Islamic and Digital Architecture from a Sustainable Approach
Authors: Elgohary Amr
Published: May 2019

Along eras and civilizations, nature as a sustainable reference always has a great role in inspiration of the architectural form by the diversity of its vocabulary, rules, and colors…etc. Consequently, fractals as the main natural elements appeared in the achitectural morphology, since the ancient eras especially in the Islamic architecture in a various levels of forms, details, and patterns. However, nowadays the new architectural theories deal with fractals concept in a different ways depending on the deep understanding of universal and cosmic nature, also the new digital techniques in architectural design and construction that enhanced the appearance of new fractal forms. In this context, the research discusses the transformations of fractal systems, concepts and applications in architecture at the resent architectural theories, focusing on the digital architecture and how it deals with fractal forms, aiming to root the new architectural theories and link it with Islamic heritage to achieve a new Arab architecture that respects and reveals the local heritage and adapt with the latest architectural theories and techniques.
Chemical Synthesis, Mechanism of Action and Anticancer Potential of Medicinally Important Thiazolidin-2,4-dione Derivatives: A Review
Authors: Kumar Harsh , Deep Aakash , Marwaha Rakesh Kumar
Published: May 2019

Thiazolidin-2,4-dione (TZD) possessing an active methylene constitute an important chemical
class of compounds for the development of new drugs. So, many scholars have synthesized these
derivatives as target molecules and evaluated their biological potential. Currently, some of the TZDs
are synthesized to treat human cancers stating high levels of PPARγ because it is expected that activation
of PPARγ arbitrates their anticancer activity because PPARγ ligands have recently been established
to affect differentiation, cell proliferation and apoptosis of different cell types. In the present review,
the synthesis of various derivatives of thiazolidine-2,4-diones, their mechanism of action and anticancer
activity have been highlighted.
Operation results of reversible converters of AC electric locomotives VL80R on the Krasnoyarskaya Railway
Authors: Boginskiy S. A. , Semchenko V. V.
Published: May 2019

The article presents information about faults of reversible converters (RC) of AC electric locomotives of the VL80R series, fixed at the maintenance points of locomotives and locomotive depots of the Krasnoyarskaya Railway for the period 2014 – 2018. Authors provide data on the number of semi-conductor switches, their main parameters and technical characteristics for two types of converters — RC-2200 and RC-4000 operating on VL80R electric locomotives. Their influence on the RC construction scheme is shown. Revealed the causes of failures of the RC in the operation of electric locomotives. The role of maintenance of RC in electric locomotive and its monitoring system in ensuring reliable operation is shown as well as the statistical data on the quantitative and qualitative assessment of the types of failures of the RC. The article also shows statistics of changes in the number of converters of each type during the operation of electric locomotives. Information is given on the number of all faulty RCs on VL80R electric locomotives and an analysis of faulty RC-2200 and RC-4000s for a specified time period. The data is presented on the number of RC-2200 and RC-4000 failures per million km of the VL80R electric locomotive in terms of one section. Authors carried out analysis of statistics of this type of failure of the RC with reach-through breakdown of the shoulder. Information is given on the number of RCs with the reach-through breakdown of RC shoulders per million km of VL80R electric locomotives. It was concluded that for the period from 2014 to 2018, the number of failing RCs due to dangerous shoulder punctures decreased significantly, which led to a significant reduction in the number of failures of electric locomotives due to this failure. So, for RC-4000 this decrease occurred 5.75 times, and for RC-2200 2.4 times. In addition, the reason for a more significant reduction in the number of failures of electric locomotives with RC-4000 due to its faulty, is that RC-4000 is more modern and contains much fewer semi-conductor switches and additional elements. This increases the reliability of the RC. Thus, the replacement of obsolete RC-2200 with modern RC-4000 provided a reduction in the total number of faults of all RC in 2.3 times; decrease in the number of cases of RC failures per million km of a locomotive in 4 times.
Modelling car motion and the calculation of the wear of wheels with the VNITsTT rolling surface profile
Authors: Orlova A. M. , Savushkina Yu. V. , Fedorova V. I.
Published: May 2019

The wear problem of wheels along rolling surface or thin flange is currently involved a large circle of specialists. There are opinions that it is necessary to establish new limit values for wheel wear in operation, put into practice the re-profiling (profile grin ding) of rails, install a larger number of floor-mounted lubricators in places of increased rail wear intensity, but one of the priority direction in this area is the development of a new surface rolling wheel profile for freight cars, the use of which will help to increase the turnaround time and increase the service life of the wheels in operation. Geometry of the rolling surface profile of the wheel should allow to provide a contact form between the wheel and the rail conformal or close to conformal. This solution has already found its application and achieved desired results on foreign railways (North America, South Africa, China, etc.). Authors developed a technique for designing a new wheel profile, which was used to build a profile of the rolling surface made by the Russian Research Center for Transport Technologies (LLC “VNITsTT”). As part of the study, calculations were carried out using the method of mathematical modeling of a freight car motion in the MEDYNA software package and performance indicators were evaluated on the VNITsTT rolling surface profile in comparison with the profile made according to GOST 10791 – 2011, and the wheel wear rate produced on the section of the track close to the average network operating conditions. Additionally, critical speed of the sinuous motion of the car was evaluated, which showed that despite the increased equivalent taper, the critical speed remained almost unchanged (an increase of 6 %). Theoretical calculation of the wheel resource based on the results of mathematical modeling has been made. According to the calculations, it was determined that the resource of the flange before turning for the RDCTT profile is 409.3 thousand km, and for the rolling surface — 663.3 thousand km, for the profile made according to GOST 10791 – 2011, the resource for the flange was 285.6 thousand km, and for the rolling surface 401.2 thousand km. Thus, the use of the VNITsTT profile is more effective than the profile made according to GOST 10791 – 2011 by 30.2 % for the flange and 39.5 % for the rolling surface. The developed VNITsTT profile, in comparison with the profile made by GOST 10791 – 2011, according to the results of calculations, confirmed the provision of standard indicators of the dynamic qualities of a freight car.
ADDITIVES TO BITUMENS
Authors: Belova N. A. , Korotovenko L. P. , Strakhova N. A.
Published: May 2019

Objectives.Improving the quality of road bitumen is currently particularly relevant, since allows you to extend the life of road asphalt coatings with the ever-increasing fleet of cars. The main task of research was to study the effect of used oils on the process of structure formation of oxidized bitumen.

Method.The introduction of additives of different nature, i.e. its modification, both itself and raw materials, is one of the main ways to improve the physicomechanical properties of bitumens. Introduction to bitumen of small additives containing carboxyl groups, hydroxy acids and resin acids allows one to control not only the adhesion properties of bitumens, but also to ensure the stability of the asphalt concrete mixture at high temperatures. As components of a polyfunctional modifier, to improve the physicochemical and physicomechanical properties of bitumen and their asphalt concrete, the following distilled talovoe oil TU 13-00281074-26-95, petaerythritol GOST 9286-76 and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer are proposed. -97.

Result.A technology has been developed to draw used oils into tars in order to obtain high-quality road bitumen grades BND 60/90 and to investigate the qualitative characteristics of bitumen raw materials, used synthetic and mineral oils and bitumen. Waste oils with deter-gent - dispersant additive CPD (colloidal dispersion of calcium carbonate in oil M-14 stabilized with calcium sulfonate, used in the preparation of motor fuels) can be used in the composition of the residual raw materials of refining processes as an activating additive.

Conclusion.Improvement of the physicomechanical properties of high-quality bitumen is possible by complex modification with various additives, which allows creating conditions for the long-term operation of pavements under the influence of modern traffic loads and adverse weather conditions. In order to obtain modified bitumen of improved quality, selection of modifying additives and the technology for their preparation are required.
FREE LONGITUDINAL VIBRATIONS OF A VERTICAL ROD WITH DISCRETE MASSES WITH DAMPING FORCES
Authors: Kulterbaev H. P. , Abdul-Salam I. M. , Payzulaev M. M.
Published: May 2019

Objectives. The longitudinal oscillations of a vertical rod of a continually discrete system with kinematic seismic disturbances in the form of a stationary random process are considered.

Method. A method for determining the variance of the output process of displacements, using the representation of the input random process as a sum of harmonic deterministic perturbations, is proposed and implemented.

Result. The dependence function of the dispersion of displacements on the longitudinal coordinate is determined. Longitudinal vibrations of vertical rods near the epicenter of earthquakes are dangerous for their strength and stability. The methods of finite differences and coordinate descent allow you to create universal algorithms and computer programs that easily solve complex spectral problems.

Conclusion. To date, research on random vibrations of buildings and structures, as well as regulatory documents, has been devoted to horizontal seismic effects and transverse bending vibrations caused by them. Examples indicate the need to expand the scope of research with the inclusion of other types of vibrations: combinations of longitudinal with transverse, angular, torsional, parametric, etc. This design can be easily adapted to vibrations of rods of variable cross section, to vibrations of continually discrete rods.
CALIBRATION OF ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER FOR WI-FI NETWORK WITH THE HELP OF WEB BROWSER
Authors: Velichko M. A. , Gladkikh Yu. P. , Satler O. N.
Published: May 2019

Objectives. The purpose of the work was to change the method of signal transmission containing metrological information from industrial time-pulse ultrasonic gas flow meter to a compu-ting device (CD). It was planned to expand the range of devices serving as gas flow calculators. A hardware-software complex (HSC) for automatic calibration / verification of ultrasonic flowmeters was to be developed. This HSC should work equally well on different operating systems. The information exchange between the CD and the flowmeter was to be carried out wirelessly.

Method. The Wi-Fi Pro-tocol was used as a wireless Protocol. The energy-efficient ESP8266 controller was chosen as micro-controller to provide the functionality of Wi-Fi. The ESP8266 board acted as a Wi-Fi access point on the network to which CD was connected for data exchange. The ESP8266 microcontroller also served as a HTTP server. Exchange of metrological and other information was carried out by GET-requests. Given the need for continuous flow measurements and simultaneous communication between the user and the flow meter, requests to the server were transmitted using AJAX technology. The software part of the APK consisted of 3 programs: a program that measured the flow and transmitted the information further to the ESP8266 microcontroller, a server program recorded in ESP8266, providing a response to the requests of CD users, and the client program installed on the CD. The article discusses the key points of the HSC.

Result. As a result of this work, the HSC was processed for calibration/verification of ultrasonic gas flow meters. For the first time this process for industrial flow meters was implemented using the ESP8266Wi-Fi controller as an access point. As a WU, it became possible to use any desktop or laptop computer or mobile device with a modern browser.

Conclusion. The method proposed in the paper significantly simplified the data exchange between the VU and the flowmeter, reduced the cost of software development due to the common approach for different operating systems.
Optimum Capital Structure Adjustment Speed on Companies Listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Kewal Suramaya Suci
Published: May 2019

AbstractThis study examines the existence of adjustments in the speed of the company's capital structure to achieve an optimal capital structure in accordance with the dynamics of trade-off and other factors affecting the company's capital structure adjustment.   The optimal capital structure is estimated by using several variables, namely tangibility, firm size, profitability, liquidity, asset utilization, and business risk. The factors used to predict the optimal capital structure adjustment speed in this study are the distance between the capital structure and the optimal capital structure and financial deficit. The data analysis technique in this study is multiple linear regression with a significance level of 5%. The obtained results indicate that companies on the IDX are adjusting towards the optimal capital structure. The speed of adjustment is 0.128 so it can be concluded that the company's adjustment remains below its optimal debt level. The test results also prove that distance and financial deficit/surplus have no influence on the company's capital structure adjustment speed. Keywords: capital structure, dynamics trade offKecepatan Penyesuaian Struktur Modal Optimal Perusahaan di Bursa Efek IndonesiaAbstrakPenelitian ini menguji keberadaan penyesuaian kecepatan struktur modal perusahaan menuju ke struktur modal optimal sesuai dengan dynamics trade off dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kecepatan penyesuaian struktur modal optimal perusahaan. Struktur modal optimal diestimasi dengan menggunakan beberapa variabel yaitu tangibility, firm size, profitability, liquidity, asset utilization, dan business risk. Faktor-faktor yang digunakan untuk menduga kecepatan penyesuaian struktur modal optimal pada penelitian ini adalah jarak antara struktur modal dengan struktur modal optimal (distance) dan financial deficit/surplus. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah regresi linier berganda dengan tingkat signifikansi sebesar 5%. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan perusahaan-perusahaan di BEI melakukan penyesuaian menuju struktur modal optimal. Kecepatan penyesuaian sebesar 0,128 sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa perusahaan-perusahaan melakukan penyesuaian masih di bawah tingkat hutang optimalnya. Hasil pengujian juga membuktikan bahwa tidak terdapat pengaruh distance dan financial deficit/surplus terhadap kecepatan penyesuaian struktur modal perusahaan. Kata Kunci: struktur modal, dynamics trade off
Intergenerational Perceptions of Coercive and Legitimate Power
Authors: Tjondro Elisa , Setiabudi Joscelind , Joyo Alexandro Christian
Published: May 2019

AbstractThis is the first research to examine the perception of the coercive and legitimate power of tax authority between three generations, namely Millennials, X and Baby Boomers. Method of data collection used a survey with a total sample of 120 taxpayers from two types of business, retail/production and services/professions in five major cities in Indonesia (Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Semarang, and Denpasar). This survey was held in 2018. This study used a quota sampling technique with Custom Factorial ANOVA as a statistical tool. We found Millennials and X have a perception that Indonesia tax authority implemented coercive and legitimate power in balance conditions. However, different perceptions found in Baby Boomers that thought of tax authority had been implemented coercive power with more severe punishment. The study also found differences in perceptions of vertical equity, horizontal equity, and exchange equity between the generations. Keywords: intergenerational, coercive power, legitimate power, vertical equity, horizontal equity, exchange equity.Persepsi Kekuatan Koersif dan Kekuatan Legitimasi Antargenerasi AbstrakPenelitian ini adalah penelitian pertama yang menguji persepsi kekuatan koersif dan kekuatan legitimasi pada otoritas pajak antara tiga generasi, yaitu Millennials, X dan Baby Boomers. Peristiwa yang terjadi selama periode tertentu mempengaruhi persepsi antar generasi. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan survei dengan total sampel 120 wajib pajak dari dua jenis bisnis, ritel/produksi dan jasa/profesi di lima kota besar Indonesia (Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Semarang, dan Denpasar). Survei diadakan pada tahun 2018. Penelitian menggunakan teknik kuota sampling dengan Custom Factorial ANOVA sebagai alat statistik. Hasil tes menemukan Milenial dan X menilai bahwa otoritas pajak menerapkan kekuatan koersif dan kekuatan legitimasi dalam kondisi seimbang. Namun, persepsi berbeda ditemukan pada Baby Boomers yang berpikir otoritas pajak telah menerapkan kekuatan koersif dengan hukuman yang lebih berat kepada wajib pajak. Studi ini juga menemukan adanya perbedaan persepsi terkait ekuitas vertikal, ekuitas horisontal, dan pertukaran ekuitas antar generasi. Kata kunci: antar generasi, kekuatan koersif, kekuatan legitimasi, ekuitas vertikal, ekuitas horizontal, pertukaran ekuitas.
Hypothermic Oxygenated Machine Perfusion of Extended Criteria Kidney Allografts from Brain Dead Donors: Protocol for a Prospective Pilot Study (Preprint)
Authors: Meister Franziska Alexandra , Czigany Zoltan , Bednarsch Jan , Böcker Jörg , Amygdalos Iakovos , Morales Santana Daniel Antonio , Rietzler Katharina , Moeller Marcus , Tolba René , Boor Peter , Rohlfs Wilko , Neumann Ulf Peter , Lurje Georg
Published: May 2019

BACKGROUND

Kidney transplantation is the only curative treatment option for end-stage renal disease. The unavailability of adequate organs for transplantation has resulted in a substantial organ shortage. As such, kidney donor allografts that would have previously been deemed unsuitable for transplantation have become an essential organ pool of extended criteria donor allografts that are now routinely being transplanted on a global scale. However, these extended criteria donor allografts are associated with significant graft-related complications. As a result, hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion (HOPE) has emerged as a powerful, novel technique in organ preservation, and it has recently been tested in preclinical trials in kidney transplantation. In addition, HOPE has already provided promising results in a few clinical series of liver transplantations where the liver was donated after cardiac death.

OBJECTIVE

The present trial is an investigator-initiated prospective pilot study on the effects of HOPE on extended criteria donor allografts donated after brain death and used in kidney transplantation.

METHODS

A total of 15 kidney allografts with defined inclusion/exclusion criteria will be submitted to two hours of HOPE via the renal artery before implantation, and are going to be compared to a case-matched group of 30 patients (1:2 matching) who had kidneys transplanted after conventional cold storage. Primary (posttransplant dialysis within 7 days) and secondary (postoperative complications, early graft function, duration of hospital and intensive care unit stay, and six-month graft survival) endpoints will be analyzed within a six-month follow-up period. The extent of ischemia-reperfusion injury will be assessed using kidney tissue, perfusate, and serum samples taken during the perioperative phase of kidney transplantation

RESULTS

The results of this trial are expected in the first quarter of 2020 and will be presented at national and international scientific meetings and published in international peer-reviewed medical journals. The trial was funded in the third quarter of 2017 and patient enrollment is currently ongoing.

CONCLUSIONS

This prospective study is designed to explore the effects of HOPE on extended criteria donor kidney allografts donated after brain death. The present report represents the preresults phase.

CLINICALTRIAL

Clinicaltrials.gov NCT03378817; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03378817
Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia on Insomnia Symptoms for Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Alshehri Mohammed M , Alenazi Aqeel M , Hoover Jeffrey C , Alothman Shaima A , Phadnis Milind A , Rucker Jason L , Befort Christie A , Miles John M , Kluding Patricia M , Siengsukon Catherine F
Published: May 2019

BACKGROUND

Insomnia symptoms are a common form of sleep difficulty among people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) affecting sleep quality and health outcomes. Several interventional approaches have been used to improve sleep outcomes in people with T2D. Nonpharmacological approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), show promising results regarding safety and sustainability of improvements, although CBT-I has not been examined in people with T2D. Promoting sleep for people with insomnia and T2D could improve insomnia severity and diabetes outcomes.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study is to establish a protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine the effect of 6 sessions of CBT-I on insomnia severity (primary outcome), sleep variability, and other health-related outcomes in individuals with T2D and insomnia symptoms.

METHODS

This RCT will use random mixed block size randomization with stratification to assign 28 participants with T2D and insomnia symptoms to either a CBT-I group or a health education group. Outcomes including insomnia severity; sleep variability; diabetes self-care behavior (DSCB); glycemic control (A1c); glucose level; sleep quality; daytime sleepiness; and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and pain will be gathered before and after the 6-week intervention. Chi-square and independent t tests will be used to test for between-group differences at baseline. Independent t tests will be used to examine the effect of the CBT-I intervention on change score means for insomnia severity, sleep variability, DSCB, A1c, fatigue, sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and severity of depression, anxiety, and pain. For all analyses, alpha level will be set at .05.

RESULTS

This study recruitment began in February 2019 and was completed in September 2019.

CONCLUSIONS

The intervention, including 6 sessions of CBT-I, will provide insight about its effect in improving insomnia symptoms, sleep variability, fatigue, and diabetes-related health outcomes in people with T2D and those with insomnia symptoms when compared with control.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03713996; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03713996
The Role of Psychological Factors in Older Adults’ Readiness to Use eHealth Technology: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study (Preprint)
Authors: Knapova Lenka , Klocek Adam , Elavsky Steriani
Published: May 2019

BACKGROUND

Information and communication technology (ICT) use among older adults has been on the rise in recent years. However, the predictors and mechanisms behind older adults’ acceptance and use of ICT are not clear.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to systematically describe ICT usage among Czech older adults and to evaluate the factors influencing their ICT use and readiness to use digital technology to promote health (eHealth readiness). The primary focus was on psychological factors and the role of persons close to older adults.

METHODS

The research utilized cross-sectional survey data from a quota-based sample of Czech older adults (>50 years) and persons close to them further referred to as close persons (N=250 dyads). A structural equation modeling framework was used to evaluate relationships between psychological factors, ICT use, and eHealth readiness.

RESULTS

Czech older adults’ use of ICT is low with the exception of cell phone usage (cell phone usage by 173/250, 69.2%; other devices used by 50/250, 20.0% of older adults or less). Apart from age (β=−.21; P<.001), eHealth readiness was predicted by ICT use (β=.65; P<.001). eHealth readiness was also indirectly affected by the need for cognitive closure (NFCC): individuals with a high need for closure perceived more barriers to ICT (β=.23; P=.01) and more reported barriers were linked to lower ICT usage (β=−.21; P=.001). The expected positive relationships between eHealth readiness of persons close to older adults and ICT use and eHealth readiness of older adults were not significant, but the total effect of eHealth readiness of persons close to older adults on eHealth readiness of older adults was positive and significant (β=.18; P=.01), indicating some level of influence of persons close to them on older adults’ attitudes and behaviors.

CONCLUSIONS

This study provided the first systematic examination of Czech older adults’ ICT usage and eHealth readiness. Novel predictors (NFCC and close persons’ variables) were evaluated and yielded actionable results. More research is needed to clarify the role of persons close to older adults.
SISTEM PAKAR PENDETEKSI PENYAKIT BERDASARKAN KELUHAN BUANG AIR KECIL MENGGUNAKAN METODE FORWARD CHAINING
Authors: Husin Abdullah , Faren Muhammad Putra , Usman Usman
Published: May 2019

Sistem pakar adalah suatu bidang ilmu bagian dari kecerdasan buatan yang mengandung pengetahuan-pengetahuan dan pengalaman-pengalaman yang diajarkan oleh satu atau banyak pakar kedalam sebuah mesin atau perangkat lunak sehingga mesin tersebut mampu menyelesaikan masalah-masalah yang membutuhkan kepakaran manusia. Urin merupakan limbah terbentuk di ginjal sebagai hasil dari proses penyaringan zat-zat yang tidak dibutuhkan oleh tubuh. Sementara zat-zat yang bermanfaat bagi tubuh akan kembali dialirkan dalam darah. Beberapa jenis penyakit yang dapat diketahui menggunakan sistem pakar pendeteksi penyakit berdasarkan keluhan buang air kecil adalah batu ginjal, nefritis, sistitis, gagal ginjal. Sistem pakar pendeteksi penyakit berdasarkan keluhan buang air kecil ini dapat memudahkan masyarakat berkonsultasi dan juga memberikan solusi terhadap penyakit yang timbul dari keluhan buang air kecil. 
The Value-Added Analysis of Intellectual Capital for Banking Financial Performance
Authors: Setyowati Tupi , Jamilah Jamilah
Published: May 2019

This study was conducted to see how intellectual capital (IC) affects company performance (ROA)by entering the size variable in its calculations. This study also analyzes how much financial performancechanges occur as an effect of the efficiency of the use of capital employees (CEE), the efficiencyof using Structural Capital (SCE), and the partial efficiency of using Human Capital (HCE).Research was conducted on conventional banking in Indonesia for the period 2013 - 2017. Theresearch data was obtained from the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Thisstudy found that VAIC had a significant positive effect on ROA, and from the three IC components itturned out that the CEE component had the greatest influence on ROA
The Potential And Surveillance Studies Alumnus Faculty Of Economics And Business Islam UIN Raden Intan Lampung
Authors: Hanif Hanif
Published: May 2019

Alumni searches (Tracer study) as part of an alumni network construction should be done regularly and scheduled. The alumni FEBI can generally be absorbed in the world of work with a waiting period of normal working ranges of less than 3 (three) months and the majority of alumni working in the field of employment in accordance with their competence. Based on the results of the questionnaire tracer study, the majority of graduates in response to their competence as a result of the learning process in Febi, pretty good. Alumni also commented that soft skill competencies they have higher than hard skills and competencies it has in accordance with the needs of the working world are increasingly demanding mastery of soft skills
Surveying industry: prospective development directions in the post-industrial era and the digital economy
Authors: Karpik A.P. , Lisitsky D.V.
Published: May 2019

New conditions, technological capabilities and development prospects of the geodetic industry in recent time are characterized. The directions and strategy of the developing the industry, aimed at increasing its national importance by expanding the field of activity from the level of geoinformation to the level of its widespread use are substantiated. The solutions and tasks for the transfer of geo-information activities to a digital basis are listed. The definition of the geospatial activity’s concept is given. The conceptual structure and essentially new directions of geospatial support development of territories taking into account the perspective are offered. They are creating a single territorial geo-information space, designing and developing geo-cognitive technologies for forming geospatial knowledge, developing geo-cognitive technologies for preparing geo-spatial solutions to ensure territorial development and management. The technological levels of formalization and use of geospatial knowledge at preparing spatial solutions are considered. The forecast of expected efficiency received from geospatial activity in the digital economy is given. The scientific and technical directions for the successful geospatial supporting the spatial development of the country and solving tasks of transition to the digital economy are listed.
On the matter of updating the Set of Rules SP 126.13330.2017 “Geodetic works in construction”
Authors: Nikonov A.V.
Published: May 2019

At the end of 2009, Federal Law No 384 “Technical Regulations on the Safety of Buildings and Structures” was adopted, recognizing building codes and regulations approved before the day the law came into force, as a set of rules. In accordance with the law the authorized executive authorities were obliged to have updated the set of rules by July 1, 2012. As a result, among others, the regulations SNiP 3.01.03–84 “Geodetic works in construction” were updated, which was designated as SP 126.13330.2012. The set of rules contained many inaccurate theses and was negatively met by professional community. After five years, the set of rules was revised, and since April 25, 2018, the set of rules SP 126.13330.2017 “Geodetic works in construction” is put into effect by the Ministry of Construction. The author presents the result of the new standard’s provisions analysis in the field of construction geodesy. The analysis revealed wrong requirements for the accuracy of geodetic work at different stages of construction, and indicated terminological inaccuracies. There is a need to revise the set of rules and arrange a broad discussion of its theses.
Five Love Languages and Personality Factors Revisited
Authors: Surijah Edwin Adrianta , Sari Komala
Published: May 2019

Current research replicates previous research on five love languages. It aimed to gather further validation evidence and to determine whether a person with a particular love language has a certain personality type as well. Undergraduate students participated as research sample (n = 313). Love languages and personality types were measured with Five Love Languages scale and Big Five Inventory respectively. Zero-order correlation showed a significant correlation between love languages and personality types except on Receiving Gift and Neuroticism. Comparison with the previous research exhibited diverging result which prompts to discussions on a better approach to measuring love languages.
Removing Self-stigma: The Successes of People with Schizophrenia in Removing Self-stigma Through Self-control
Authors: Prasetyo Franciscus Adi , Gunawijaya Jajang
Published: May 2019

Self-stigma experienced by people who experience schizophrenia has influence on reduced self-esteem, on powerlessness, the weakening of hope, and a motivation towards recovery. The aim of this study is to explain the efforts of people suffering schizophrenia to manage their self-stigma through self-control, using a case study approach. Based on the purposive sampling technique, five people with schizophrenia were selected as the cases to be studied. Data collection techniques utilized in-depth interviews, observation, and documentary studies. The analysis of the study data employed the stages of data reduction, data display, and data verification. Improvement in study quality employed the triangulation of data sources by checking the data to determine its consistency. The results of this study indicate that people with schizophrenia who have the ability to self-control can overcome self-stigma through changes in the manner of viewing themselves, self-training through activities, having endurance, having an honest approach, being able to explain schizophrenia from a positive viewpoint, having initiative, and having a positive attitude and the courage to face challenges.
Depression and Quality of Life in People with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Authors: Putri Fitria Maharani Harsono , Halim Magdalena S.
Published: May 2019

The aim of this research was to determine the relationship between depression and some aspects of the quality of life. As additional data, the researchers sought connections between demographic factors and the quality of life. This research used measurement implements in the form of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and the LupusQoL. The participants involved in the research were 49 females aged between 18 and 45 years. The results of the research indicated that depression has a significant relationship with all aspects of quality of life, with the exception of the aspect of body image. The greater the depression, the worse the quality of life. Conversely, the lighter the depression, the better the quality of life. Besides this, the research also indicated a significant difference in aspects of the quality of life, on the basis of demographic factors. The conclusion from the research is that depression is an important matter for attention. By overcoming depression, a number of aspects of the quality of life of people with Lupus/SLE may be improved.
Aircraft Corrosion – Review of Corrosion Processes and its Effects in Selected Cases
Authors: Czaban Magdalena
Published: May 2019

From the safety point of view, one of the most important issues regarding aircraft operations is ensuring the durability of the structural components. Corrosion processes can have a significant effect on the integrity of structural materials and are usually associated with aircraft aging. Due to the variety of materials used, environments and loads impacting the planes, a wide range of different types of corrosion may occur in aircraft structures. The main aim of this study is to present some theoretical knowledge related to corrosion processes as well as problems of aircraft structures associated with corrosion occurrence. Firstly, the paper presents a brief overview of what corrosion is and what different types of corrosion are. Secondly, some selected aircraft failures caused by corrosion are shortly presented and discussed.
Platelet glutamate dehydrogenase activity and efficacy of antipsychotic therapy in patients with schizophrenia
Authors: Savushkina Olga K. , Tereshkina Elena B. , Prokhorova Tatiana A. , Boksha Irina S. , Burminskii Denis S. , Vorobyeva Elena A. , Morozova Margarita A. , Burbaeva Gulnur Sh.
Published: May 2019

Background

Evaluation of possible relationship between platelet glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) activity and mental state of schizophrenia patients after antipsychotic pharmacotherapy.

Methods

Patients (n = 50) with chronic paranoid schizophrenia (F20.0) initially in acute psychotic state were examined before and after a treatment course with antipsychotics. When assessing the patients’ states using PANSS, the »responder« category was attributed to those patients who had not less than 30% reduction in the score for the corresponding PANSS »subscale«. The control group (n = 48) was age- and gender-matched with the patient group. Platelet glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) activity was measured in patients twice, before and after the treatment course, and once in controls.

Results

Significantly reduced GDH activity was found in patients compared with controls. The patient group was divided into two subgroups according to median GDH activity at baseline: above and below the median GDH, subgroup 1 and subgroup 2, respectively. GDH activity significantly increased from its level at baseline after antipsychotic treatment in subgroup 2. Distribution of non-responders / responders to antipsychotic treatment (by PANSS scores) was significantly uneven among subgroups 1 and 2. In subgroup 1, GDH activity levels significantly correlated with PANSS scores after the treatment course.

Conclusions

Baseline platelet GDH activity might serve as a predictor of antipsychotic therapy efficacy in schizophrenia patients.
Project management in laboratory medicine
Authors: Lippi Giuseppe , Mattiuzzi Camilla
Published: May 2019

The role and responsibilities of laboratory managers have considerably evolved during the past decades. This revolution has been mostly driven by biological, technical, economic and social factors, such as deepened understanding of the pathophysiology of human diseases, technical innovations, renewed focus on patient safety, cost-containment strategies and patient empowerment. One of the leading consequences is an ongoing process of reorganization, consolidation and automation of laboratory services, whose propitious realization strongly relies on establishing an efficient project management plan. In a practical perspective, the leading drivers of project management in laboratory medicine encompass various activities supporting a clear definition of the local environment, an accurate planning of technical resources, the acknowledgement of staff availability and qualification, along with the establishment of a positive and constructive interplay with hospital administrators. Therefore, the aim of this article is to provide a personal overview on the main drivers and outcomes of project management in laboratory medicine, which will expectedly contribute to construct a new consciousness and an innovative and multifaceted job description of laboratory professionals worldwide.
Urban area change visualization and analysis using high density spatial data from time series aerial images
Authors: Altuntas Cihan
Published: May 2019

Urban changes occur as a result of new constructions or destructions of buildings, extensions, excavation works and earth fill arising from urbanization or disasters. The fast and efficient detection of urban changes enables us to update geo-databases and allows effective planning and disaster management. This study concerns the visualization and analysis of urban changes using multi-period point clouds from aerial images. The urban changes in the city centre of the Konya Metropolitan area within arbitrary periods between the years 1951, 1975, 1998 and 2010 were estimated after comparing the point clouds by using the iterative closest point (ICP) algorithm. The changes were detected with the point-to-surface distances between the point clouds. The degrees of the changes were expressed with the RMSEs of these point-to-surface distances. In addition, the change size and proportion during the historical periods were analysed. The proposed multi-period change visualization and analysis method ensures strict management against unauthorized building or excavation and more operative urban planning.
Поиск остаточных веществ пестицидов в сельскохозяйственной продукции – путь к безопасному продовольствию
Authors: Петрова М.О. , Черменская Т.Д.
Published: May 2019

Обеспечение безопасности и качества сельскохозяйственного сырья и пищевых продуктов является одной из основных задач современного общества. Ни одно сельскохозяйственное предприятие не обходится без использования пестицидов, способствующих получению высоких и стабильных урожаев. Государственная регистрация пестицидов и агрохимикатов в Российской Федерации – это обязательная процедура, которая призвана не пропустить на рынок РФ некачественную или не соответствующую принятым нормам сельскохозяйственную продукцию. В обзоре рассмотрены действующие в Российской Федерации нормативные акты по этому вопросу и методические подходы к анализу пестицидов – как классические, так и последние разработки, включая осуществленные во Всероссийском институте защиты растений (ВИЗР).
TiO2 Fabricated from Vietnamese Ilmenit Applying for Battery Anode
Authors: Thang Doan Ha , Thuan Vu Manh , Hang Bui Thi
Published: May 2019

Abstract:  In this study, TiO2 was fabricated from Vietnamese ilmenite using plasma treatment. It was used as the active material in the metal-air battery to find the better anode material for metal-air battery. The physical and electrochemical properties of TiO2 samples were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and cyclic voltammetry (CV). The obtained results showed that pure TiO2 fine powder was successfully fabricated by plasma treatment and it can be used as the anode material in metal-air batteries. The influence of Acetylene Black (AB) additive on the electrochemical behaviors of TiO2/AB and TiO2/Fe2O3/AB electrodes were investigated. The prepared TiO2 could be a promising candidate for a metal/air battery anode.

Keywords: TiO2 particles, plasma, carbon additive, TiO2-Fe2O3/AB composite electrode, Fe/air battery anode.
Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Perubahan Rute Penerbangan Non Komersial (Perintis) Menjadi Rute Penerbangan Komersial
Authors: Yuliana Dina
Published: May 2019

The Research aims to identify the factors that affects the pioneering flight routes change to route commercial. This research use sample purpose to get the sample to observed. Factor analysis is used to obtain neuJ factors as the criteria to change non-commercial route (pioneer) to commercial route. The results of this study obtained four factors from the highest to the lawest of importance level that is potential routes (22.04%), air transport companies that operated (21.43%), air fare and airtransportation networks (19.43%), then air transport demand (15%).Keywords: pioneer route changes, commercial route, factor analysis Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang memperngaruhi perubahan rute penerbangan perintis menjadi rute komersial. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purpose sample. Analisis Faktor digunakan untuk memperoleh faktor baru sebagai kriteria perubahan rute non komersial (perintis) menjadi rute komersial. Hasil penelitian diperoleh empat faktor dari yang tertinggi sampai yang terendah tingkat pentingnya yaitu potensi rute penerbangan (22,04 % ), perusahaan angkutan udara yang beroperasi (21,43%), tarif penerbangan dan jaringan angkutan udara (19,43%), dan demand angkuta:n udara (15%).Kata kunci: perubahan rute perintis, rute komersial, analisis faktor