bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perubahan Kadar Estradiol dan Histologi Uterus Mencit (Mus musculus) Betina dengan Induksi Progesteron Sintetik
Authors: Narulita Erlia , Prihatin Jekti , Anam Khoirul , Oktavia Fikri Ainur Risma Hardiyanti
Published: October 2017

The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of progesterone to estradiol levels and histology of uterus, to test the effect of estrous cycle to uterus histology of females’ mice after treated by progesterone in birth control pills. This research used Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Females Mus musculus Balb-C and synthetic progesterone (cyproterone acetate) contained in ‘Diane-35’ birth control pills were used in this study. The research consisted of two treatment groups, i.e. group K had no treatment and group P treated by a solution of Diane-35 at a dose of 2.6 mg per 5 mL distilled water. Results on the effects of progesterone on endometrial thickness suggested that there were significant differences between treatment groups. Meanwhile, the effect of progesterone on estradiol levels indicated that there were no significant differences among treatment groups. This means that the thickness of the endometrium was strongly influenced by the presence of a synthetic progesterone hormone and induced endometrium growth thicker. The levels of estradiol are not significantly different due to a negative feedback mechanism of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (estrogen effect) and Luteinizing Hormone (progesterone effect). The greatest thickness of endometrium of estrous cycle was treated by progesterone, which was 0.2500 mm2.
Isolated Scapular Metastasis in a Patient with Malignant Struma Ovarii
Authors: Comunello Juliane , Eloi Pinto Fábio Fernando , Nakagawa Suely Akiko , Tu Chung Wu , D’Almeida Costa Felipe , Brilhante Américo Delgado
Published: October 2017

Update

This article was updated on March 29, 2018, because of a previous error. On page 1, in the section titled “Case Report”, the sentence that had read “Immunohistochemical stains were positive for cytokeratin CAM 5.2, thyroid transcription factor-1 (TTF-1), and thyroglobulin, confirming the diagnosis of metastatic thyroid carcinoma (Figs. 6-B, 6-C, and 6-D).” now reads “Immunohistochemical stains were positive for cytokeratin CAM 5.2, thyroglobulin, and thyroid transcription factor-1 (TTF-1), confirming the diagnosis of metastatic thyroid carcinoma (Figs. 6-B, 6-C, and 6-D).” Additionally, on page 3, the legend for Figure 6 that had read “Figs. 6-A through 6-D Core biopsy results of the lesion in the left scapula. Fig. 6-A Staining shows a well-differentiated follicular neoplasm with a thyroid origin (hematoxylin and eosin, ×100). Immunohistochemical stains were positive for cytokeratin CAM 5.2 (Fig. 6-B), TTF-1 (Fig. 6-C), and thyroglobulin (Fig. 6-D).” now reads “Figs. 6-A through 6-D Core biopsy results of the lesion in the left scapula. Fig. 6-A Staining shows a well-differentiated follicular neoplasm with a thyroid origin (hematoxylin and eosin, ×100). Immunohistochemical stains were positive for cytokeratin CAM 5.2 (Fig. 6-B), thyroglobulin (Fig. 6-C), and TTF-1 (Fig. 6-D).”

An erratum has been published: JBJS Case Connect. 2018 May 23;8(2):e35.

Case:

We report the case of a 38-year-old woman who presented with a lytic bone lesion in the left scapula. A biopsy showed a tumor with the histologic appearance of thyroid tissue. She also was found to have a thyroid nodule and an enlarged ovary, both of which were excised. The thyroid nodule turned out to be a benign colloid nodule, and the ovary contained a monodermal teratoma composed of thyroid tissue (struma ovarii). The lesion in the scapula eventually was proven to be metastatic malignant struma ovarii.

Conclusion:

Malignant struma ovarii with bone metastases is very rare, and its diagnosis is a challenge. There are some documented cases with bone metastases, mostly to the thoracic and lumbar spine. The optimal treatment of choice for the bone lesion is unknown because of the rarity of its presentation.
Sistem gaduhan sapi tradisional Bali: faktor pendorong, penopang dan karakteristiknya
Authors: Simatupang Pantjar , Jamal Erizal , Togatorop M. H.
Published: October 2017

Indonesian
Sistim gaduhan sapi tradisional merupakan salahsatu bentuk lembaga usaha ternak yang berkembang luas di pulau Bali. Dalam tulisan ini diuraikan bahwa sistim gaduhan sapi tradisional tersebut berkembang karena didorong oleh adanya kebutuhan ekonomi dan ditopang oleh nilai sosial yang disebut karmaphala. Masyarakat Bali berpendapat bahwa sistim gaduhan sapi tradisional tersebut lebih baik daripada pola gaduhan modern seperti PIR karena lebih adil, lebih kooperatif, personal dan transparan. Oleh karena itu lembaga ekonomi formal seperti pola usaha Bapak-Angkat kiranya direkayasakan dengan mengacu pada sistim gaduhan sapi tradisional tersebut.
Dampak Putaran Uruguay terhadap Industri Minyak Nabati
Authors: Susila Wayan Reda
Published: October 2017

The succes of the Uruguay Round was projected to have positive impacts on the edible oil industries although the impacts are not proportionally distributed. Edible oil procedures in Asia Pasific countries were projected to enjoy most of the gains,while most African countries which are net importers will suffer form prices increase. Commitments related to edibe oil trade in Uruguay Round will induce the incerase in price, production , consumption , and trade of edible oils 4.0 , 3.4 , 3.8 , and 11.6 percent , respectively. Moreover,palm oil producers such as Indonesia, was projected to be most beneficial from the trade liberalization of the edible oils.
Keragaan dan Kelembagaan Perkreditan Usaha Penangkapan Ikan Tuna Skala Kecil di Kawasan Indonesia Timur
Authors: Manurung Victor T.
Published: October 2017

English
Small-scale fishers in tuna industries generally could not afford their operational cost. They usually rely on credit schemes provided by bigger fishing companies or informal financing institutes. Formal financing institutes developed by government in rural areas and supposed to be financially acceptable are not tapped by small fishers. There are many reasons underlying fishers decision to rely on informal credits and the ones offered by bigger fishing companies. The flexibility of the scheme of the private credit could easily fulfil their needs. The roles of these financing institutes also cover marketing and other social problems faced by the fishers. On the other hand, administrative procedures and rigidity of the credit schemes applied by formal financing institutes hinder the fishers to use the schemes. To make fishers utilize the formal credit schemes, a preceeded modification of the schemes to suit with social characteristics and economics of small-scale fishing is required.

 

Indonesian
Pada umumnya usaha penangkapam ikan tuna skala kecil tidak mampu membiayai usahanya dengan modal sendiri, melainkan harus dengan bantuan kredit. Lembaga perkreditan yang lebih banyak di manfaatkan oleh mereka untuk membiayai usahanya adalah perkreditan informal dan perkreditan melalui kemitraan yang dibentuk oleh perusahaan perikanan. Lembaga perkreditan formal skala kecil yang dikembangkan oleh pemerintah  di pedesaan belum banyak dimanfaatkan oleh nelayan kecil, walaupun sebenarnya lebih menguntungkan secara finansial bagi mereka di bandingkan dengan perkreditan informal. Banyak faktor yang mempengaruhi pengambilan keputusan wilayah itu. Kelembagaan pada perkreditan informal dan kemitraan yang ditunjukan oleh batas yurisdiksi dan aturan representasi yang fleksibel dan hak pemilikan kapital yang bersifat privat memudahkan kreditor untuk mengambil kebijakan  perkreditan sehingga sesuai dengan kebutuhan nelayan. Kebijakan perkreditan yang dilakukan oleh lembaga perkreditan informal dan kemitraan itu, selain berfungsi untuk memecahkan masalah finansial, juga dapat berfungsi secara simultan untuk memecahkan masalah usaha lainnya yang dihadapi oleh nelayan, seperti pemasaran produksi . Sebaliknya, kelembagaan pada perkreditan formal yang keras menyebabkan nelayan menjadi sulit  memenuhi persyaratan administrasi perkreditan tersebut. Untuk merangsang nelayan memanfaatkan perkreditan formal, perlu dilakukan modifikasi kelembagaan perkreditan agar sesuai dengan karakteristik usaha dan sosial ekonomi nelayan dan permasyarakatan perkreditan itu secara intensif kepada nelayan
Arah, Kendala dan Pentingnya Diversifikasi Konsumsi Pangan di Indonesia
Authors: Ariani Mewa , Ashari NFN
Published: October 2017

English
Food consumption diversification (FCD) is possible to develop in Indonesia, a country consisting of thousands of islands with various social and economic circumstances, and diversified soil fertility and regional potentials. This paper aims to describe direction, constraints and importance of FCD. The FCD policy was designed to decrease rice consumption and began since early 1960’s, but the reality shows that rice as staple food in all provinces tends to intensify. People tend to dislike local food, such as corn and tubers, and they tend to enjoy global food, such as noodle. Some factors constraining FCD are: (1) rice is more tasteful and easier to cook, (2) concept of eating in which people have to eat rice in their menus, (3) rice as superior commodity is available abundantly and its price is cheap, (4) low community’s income, (5) low technology processing and less promotion of non rice food, (6) overlapped food policies, and (7) wheat import policy and intensive noodle products promotion. It is important to have a successful program on FCD because it will not improve human resource only, but it will also have positive impact on food security, farmers’ income, food agro industry, and saving foreign exchange.

Indonesian
Indonesia yang terdiri dari ribuan pulau dengan keragaman sosial, ekonomi, kesuburan tanah dan potensi daerah, memungkinkan untuk tercipta diversifikasi konsumsi pangan (DKP). Makalah ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis arah, kendala dan pentingnya DKP. Kebijakan DKP bertujuan untuk menurunkan konsumsi beras sudah dirintis sejak awal tahun 60-an, namun kenyataan menunjukkan posisi beras sebagai pangan pokok di semua provinsi semakin kuat. Pangan lokal seperti jagung dan umbi-umbian ditinggalkan masyarakat, sebaliknya pangan global seperti mi semakin banyak digemari. Beberapa faktor yang menjadi penghambat DKP adalah karena rasa beras lebih enak dan mudah diolah, konsep makan, merasa belum makan kalau belum makan nasi, beras sebagai komoditas superior ketersediaannya melimpah dengan harga yang murah, pendapatan masyarakat masih rendah, teknologi pengolahan dan promosi pangan non beras masih rendah, kebijakan pangan yang tumpang tindih, serta kebijakan impor gandum dan promosi produk mi yang gencar. Keberhasilan kebijakan DKP penting tidak hanya untuk meningkatkan kualitas sumberdaya manusia, tetapi juga berdampak positif pada ketahanan pangan, pendapatan petani dan agroindustri pangan serta menghemat devisa.
Pengembangan Sub Terminal Agribisnis (STA) dan Pasar Lelang Komoditas Pertanian dan Permasalahannya
Authors: Anugrah Iwan Setiajie
Published: October 2017

English
Agribusiness development always deals with handling various types of agricultural commodities along with welfare improvement of all parties involved. Concept of Agribusiness Sub-Terminal (STA) and auction system aims at managing the agricultural commodities based on an agribusiness arrangement beneficial to the farmers and all parties engaged. The main constraint of this concept is rivalry with the traders outside the STA and auction market through competitive price they offer. The other barrier is long-established marketing system at farmers’ level.

Indonesian
Permasalahan yang selalu akan dihadapi adalah bagaimana menciptakan sistem penanganan komoditas pertanian, sejalan dengan perbaikan kesejahteraan pelaku di dalamnya, terutama yang berkaitan dengan aspek-aspek perdagangan hasil pertanian. Konsep STA dan sistem pasar lelang, dimaksudkan agar sistem penanganan komoditas dapat dilakukan dalam satu tatanan agribisnis, sekaligus memberikan dampak bagi petani dan pelaku kegiatan lain dalam menciptakan kesejahteraan bersama dalam satu model pemasaran komoditas hasil pertanian yang menguntungkan seluruh pihak. Kendala untuk mewujudkan semuanya itu, di antaranya adalah persaingan dengan pelaku agribisnis lainnya terutama dalam pembelian komoditas pertanian dengan harga yang lebih kompetitif. Selain itu sistem pemasaran yang sudah lama terbentuk di tingkat petani, menyulitkan akses keberadaan STA dan sistem pasar lelang.
Konversi Lahan Sawah: Potensi Dampak, Pola Pemanfaatannya, dan Faktor Determinan
Authors: Irawan Bambang
Published: October 2017

English
Conversion of wetland area into non-agricultural uses raises economic, social, and environmental problems. This phenomenon is a serious problem for food security because it is unavoidable and its impact on food production decrease is permanent, accumulative, and progressive. To control wetland conversion the government launched many regulations but this formal approach seems ineffective due to various factors. Accordingly, policies revitalization including economic and social approaches should be developed. Principally, future policy of wetland conversion should be intended: (1) to reduce economic and social factors that stimulate conversion of wetland area, (2) to control the acreage, location, and type of wetland area conversed in order to minimize the negative impacts, and (3) to neutralize negative impacts through investments funded by the private companies involved in the conversion.

Indonesian
Konversi lahan sawah ke penggunaan nonpertanian seperti kompleks perumahan, kawasan industri, kawasan perdagangan, dan sarana publik dapat menimbulkan dampak negatif secara ekonomi, sosial, dan lingkungan. Bagi ketahanan pangan nasional, konversi lahan sawah merupakan ancaman yang serius, mengingat konversi lahan tersebut sulit dihindari sementara dampak yang ditimbulkan terhadap masalah pangan bersifat permanen, kumulatif, dan progresif. Banyak peraturan yang diterbitkan pemerintah untuk mengendalikan konversi lahan sawah tetapi pendekatan yuridis tersebut terkesan tumpul akibat berbagai faktor. Sehubungan dengan itu maka diperlukan revitalisasi kebijakan dalam mengendalikan konversi lahan melalui pengembangan pendekatan ekonomi dan pendekatan sosial. Pada intinya kebijakan pengendalian konversi lahan di masa yang akan datang perlu diarahkan untuk mencapai tiga sasaran yaitu : (1) menekan intensitas faktor sosial dan ekonomi yang dapat merangsang konversi lahan sawah, (2) mengendalikan luas, Iokasi, den jenis lahan sawah yang dikonversi dalam rangka memperkecil potensi dampak negatif yang ditimbulkan, dan (3) menetralisir dampak negatif konversi lahan sawah melalui kegiatan investasi yang melibatkan dana perusahaan swasta pelaku konversi lahan.
Fenomena Anomali Iklim El Nino dan La Nina: Kecenderungan Jangka Panjang dan Pengaruhnya terhadap Produksi Pangan
Authors: Irawan Bambang
Published: October 2017

English
El Nino occurrence tends to increase with longer duration, higher magnitude of climate anomaly, and shorter cycle period of occurrence. Climate anomaly induces decrease of rainfall and water availability with further consequence on food production decline by 3.06 percent for each El Nino case. Contrary to El Nino which causes rainfall and food production decreases, La Nina causes increases in rainfall and improves food production by 1.08 percent. The lowest production decrease induced by El Nino and the highest production increase caused by La Nina was observed on corn production indicating that corn production is the most sensitive to climate anomaly. To reduce possible food production decrease induced by El Nino a comprehensive mitigating policy is essential. The policy consists of three major efforts, namely: (1) establishment of earlier warning system on climate anomaly, (2) development of efficient dissemination system on climate anomaly information, and (3) developing, disseminating and facilitating farmers to implement cultural techniques adaptive to drought condition as well as improving, rehabilitating irrigation network and developing rainfall harvesting techniques.

Indonesian
Frekuensi kejadian El Nino cenderung meningkat dengan durasi yang semakin panjang, tingkat anomali iklim yang semakin besar, dan siklus kejadian yang semakin pendek. Anomali iklim tersebut menyebabkan penurunan curah hujan dan ketersediaan air irigasi yang selanjutnya berimplikasi pada penurunan produksi pangan sebesar 3,06 persen untuk setiap kejadian El Nino. Sebaliknya, kejadian La Nina cenderung diikuti dengan peningkatan curah hujan dan merangsang peningkatan produksi pangan sebesar 1,08 persen untuk setiap kejadian La Nina. Penurunan produksi pangan akibat El Nino dan peningkatan produksi pangan akibat La Nina paling tinggi terjadi pada produksi jagung. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa produksi jagung paling sensitif terhadap peristiwa anomali iklim. Dalam rangka menekan dampak negatif El Nino terhadap produksi pangan maka diperlukan kebijakan penanggulangan yang komprehensif yang meliputi tiga upaya pokok yaitu : (1) pengembangan sistem deteksi dini anomali iklim, (2) pengembangan sistem diseminasi informasi yang efisien tentang anomali iklim, dan (3) mengembangkan, mendiseminasikan dan memfasilitasi petani untuk menerapkan teknik budidaya tanaman yang adaptif terhadap situasi kekeringan di samping membangun dan merehabilitasi jaringan irigasi serta mengembangkan teknik pemanenan curah hujan.
Meningkatkan Efektifitas Kebijakan Konversi Lahan
Authors: Irawan Bambang
Published: October 2017

English
Conversion of agricultural land into non-agricultural uses represents one of major issues of agriculture development because of its significant negative impacts on food production as well as other socio-economic and environmental aspects. Many regulations launched by the government to control wetland conversion but these policies seem ineffective.  This is reflected by the decreasing wetland area for food crops cultivation. Accordingly, policies revitalization on agricultural land conversion is essential for future agricultural development. This includes: reformulation of policy orientation and policy scope, reformulation of object of the policy, improvement of policy instruments used, improvement of organization structure of policy executives, and increasing policy socialization to stakeholders.

Indonesian
Konversi lahan pertanian ke penggunaan nonpertanian merupakan salah satu isu sentral pembangunan pertanian karena dapat menimbulkan dampak negatif yang signifikan terhadap produksi pangan disamping aspek sosial ekonomi lainnya dan masalah lingkungan. Berbagai peraturan telah diterbitkan pemerintah untuk mengendalikan konversi lahan sawah, tetapi kebijakan tersebut terkesan tidak efektif yang ditunjukkan oleh luas lahan sawah yang terus berkurang. Berdasarkan hal tersebut maka diperlukan revitalisasi kebijakan konversi lahan dalam rangka mendukung pembangunan pertanian di masa yang akan datang. Kebijakan tersebut meliputi merumuskan kembali arah kebijakan dan lingkup kebijakan konversi lahan, merumuskan kembali obyek kebijakan konversi lahan, menyempurnakan instrumen kebijakan yang digunakan, menyempurnakan struktur organisasi pelaksana kebijakan konversi lahan, dan meningkatkan sosialisasi kebijakan kepada para stakeholder.
Konsumsi dan karakteristik rumah tangga kurang energi dan protein di Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Arifin Mewa , Suryana Achmad , Darmawan Delima H.A. , Saliem Handewi Purwati
Published: October 2017

Indonesian
Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat konsumsi energi dan protein serta karakteristik rumahtangga yang kurang zat gizi tersebut di dua provinsi Nusa Tenggara dengan menggunakan data Susenas 1984 dan 1987. Perhitungan konsumsi energi dan protein yang digunakan dalam tulisan ini adalah unit konsumsi dengan satu unit kalori adalah 2530 gram/UP/hari. Kedua angka tersebut digunakan sebagai standar kecukupan konsumsi energi dan protein. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa secara agregat konsumsi energi dan protein di Nusa Tenggara selama kurun waktu 1984-187 menunjukkan peningkatan. Rata-rata konsumsi energi di Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) tahun 1984 sebesar 2316 kalori/hari menjadi 2364 kalori/hari tahun 1987. Sementara itu pada kurun waktu yang sama, konsumsi energi di NTT sebesar 2178 kalori/hari menjadi 2690 kalori/hari dan konsumsi protein sebesar 52 gram/hari menjadi 57 gram/hari. Sejalan dengan peningkatan konsumsi tersebut, proporsi rumahtangga yang mengkonsumsi energi dan protein rendah mengalami penurunan. DI NTB proporsi rumahtangga dengan tingkat konsumsi energi rendah sebesar 45,1 persen di tahun 1984 menjadi 25,3 persen di tahun 1987, sedang di NTT dari 30,6 persen menjadi 17,1 persen. Sementara itu proporsi rumahtangga dengan tingkat konsumsi protein rendah di NTB sebesar 25,0 persen di tahun 1984 menjadi 22,0 persen di tahun 1987. Rumahtangga yang kurang energi dan protein banyak dijumpai pada rumahtangga yang beranggotakan lebih dari empat orang, dan rumahtangga yang mempunyai anak balita.
Analisis perkembangan sewa menyewa lahan di pedesaan Lampung
Authors: Hardono Gatoet Sroe , Ariani Mewa , Nasution Aladin
Published: October 2017

Indonesian
Bertambahnya jumlah penduduk dan keberhasilan dalam pembangunan irigasi telah menyebabkan permintaan terhadap lahan meningkat. Akibat selanjutnya dari keadaan ini adalah berubahnya pola penguasaan lahan dan meningkatnya harga dan nilai sewa lahan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui perkembangan sistem sewa menyewa lahan, nilai sewa lahan di pedesaan propinsi Lamnpung. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode wawancara kepada rumah tangga petani yang tersebar di 9 desa (dari 12 desa yang diteliti, transaksi sewa menyewa lahan ditemukan di 9 desa). Desa-desa tersebut dikelompokkan menjadi 3 daerah agro ekosistem yaitu sawah irigasi, tadah hujan dan lahan kering. Jumlah responden untuk setiap desa adalah 40 rumah tangga. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa transaksi sewa menyewa lahan banyak terjadi di daerah sawah irigasi daripada daerah sawah tadah hujan maupun lahan kering dengan luasan 0,25 - 0,50 ha. Demikian pula harga (nilai) sewa untuk lahan sawah irigasi lebih tinggi daripada jenis lahan lainnya. Dari hasil analisis dengan model hedonic menunjukkan bahwa ketersediaan air pada lahan sawah irigasi dan tahun transaksi sewa menyewa lahan secara nyata dan positif mempengaruhi nilai sewa lahan. Implikasi dari hasil ini, perlu digalakkan upaya perbaikan dan peningkatan saluran tersier yang ada di sekitar lahan sawah irigasi tersebut sehingga semua lahan sawah irigasi yang ada mendapat  cukup air dan dapat ditanami secara terus menerus. Untuk daerah-daerah yang kurang subur seperti daerah sawah tadah hujan dan lahan kering, perlu diciptakan lapangan pekerjaan untuk kegiatan lain seperti dibidang peternakan (unggas, kambing) dan usaha industri rumah tangga.
Inner products in integrable Richardson-Gaudin models
Authors: Claeys Pieter W. , Van Neck Dimitri , De Baerdemacker Stijn
Published: October 2017

We present the inner products of eigenstates in integrable
Richardson-Gaudin models from two different perspectives and derive two
classes of Gaudin-like determinant expressions for such inner products.
The requirement that one of the states is on-shell arises naturally by
demanding that a state has a dual representation. By implicitly
combining these different representations, inner products can be recast
as domain wall boundary partition functions. The structure of all
involved matrices in terms of Cauchy matrices is made explicit and used
to show how one of the classes returns the Slavnov determinant
formula.

Furthermore, this framework provides a further connection between two
different approaches for integrable models, one in which everything is
expressed in terms of rapidities satisfying Bethe equations, and one in
which everything is expressed in terms of the eigenvalues of conserved
charges, satisfying quadratic equations.
Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in the dairy goat population from an organic farm
Authors: Jańczak Dawid , Świątek Marcin , Szymańska Żaneta , Niżnikowski Roman , Gołąb Elżbieta
Published: October 2017

Protozoal infection of T. gondii is a public health problem and also causes serious economic losses in livestock production in many countries. Farm animals from organic farms are more likely to be infected. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii among 50 dairy goats from an organic farm in the northwestern Poland region and to assess the prevalence of parasite DNA in the milk of infected animals. Serological tests performed by direct agglutination of IgG antibodies against T. gondii were positive in 10% of the tested animals. No parasite DNA was detected in the milk from the seropositive goats. However, the number of tested animals was too small to draw significant epidemiological conclusions.
Efficiency of various systems of antiparasitic prophylaxis in a flock of sheep
Authors: Junkuszew Andrzej , Dudko Paulina , Gruszecki Tomasz M. , Bojar Wiktor , Milerski Michal , Scouarnec Joël Le , Szczepaniak Klaudiusz , Studzińska Maria , Demkowska-Kutrzepa Marta , Tomczuk Krzysztof
Published: October 2017

The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficiency of various methods of antiparasitic prophylaxis using a conventional chemical agent and a formulation containing plant essential oils. The animal material consisted of 139 mother ewes of two synthetic prolific meat lines: bcp and scp. During the whole experiment, the animals were kept in indoor management system with uniform environmental conditions. The experiment included ewes lambing within the period of 12 consecutive days. Using the results of coproscopic tests performed after lambing, the animals were randomised into three study groups: Group A - wormed with an albendazole-containing preparation (50 sheep), Group L - receiving a lick with antiparasitic essential oils (48 sheep) and Group C - control group, not wormed (41 sheep). Two antiparasitic agents were used. A chemical agent containing albendazole. The procedure was performed on day 35 after lambing, and the dose administered was 5 mg of the active substance per kg bw, which corresponded to 0.5 ml, orally, per 10 kg bw. A natural worming agent was administered in the form of licks containing essential oils of Thymus vulgaris, Allium sativum, Artemisia absinthium, Dryopteris filixmax, Tanacetum vulgare, Cucurbita pepo, Chenopodium ambrosioide, Inula helenium, Peumus boldo, Corallina rubens. The licks were made available to animals on day 21 after lambing. The experiment involved parasitologic tests aimed at the determination of estimated intensity (based of OPG and EPG data) and prevalence of invasions of gastrointestinal parasites in mother ewes. The study material was faeces collected from the rectum on the following dates: after lambing, and on day 28, 42, 56, 70 and 100 of lamb's life. The observations proved that the formulation based on natural plant ingredients had a beneficial influence on the reduction of prevalence of Eimeria and Capillaria. It was also shown that the albendazole-containing chemical preparation is highly efficient in reducing the prevalence of Trichostrongylidae, Nematodirus, as well as Capillaria.
Composition of tick species (Acari: Ixodida) on dogs in the urban agglomeration – a multi-year study
Authors: Michalski Mirosław M.
Published: October 2017

Ticks parasitizing on dogs belong to mites of the order Ixodida, class Arachnida. In Poland the occurrence of four species has been recorded most frequently: Ixodes ricinus, I. hexagonus, I. crenulatus and Dermacentor reticulatus. Their importance is due to the fact that they are vectors of many dangerous diseases of humans and animals. The subject of the present study were ticks collected from dogs, patients of several veterinary clinics from the urban agglomeration of the city of Olsztyn. Ticks were collected from May to June in eight consecutive years: 2009–2016. The dominant species was I. ricinus (60.14%) in relation to D. reticulatus (39.71%). In two consecutive years, 2011–2012, single females of Rhipicephalus sanguineus were also identified, an exceptional finding of this species in our country. In D. reticulatus, nymphs predominated over females (23.74% vs 16.0%) while in I. ricinus the respective percentage was 29.6% and 30.55%. However, in subsequent years of the study the proportions between nymphs and females varied greatly in both species.
Conversion of fisheries waste as magnetic hydroxyapatite bionanocomposite for the removal of heavy metals from groundwater
Authors: Elmi F. , Chenarian Nakhaei R. , Alinezhad H.
Published: October 2017

This study is the first report of its type demonstrating the synthesis of mHAP on the basis of magnetic functionalization with nHAP, which were synthesized using Rutilus frisii kutum fish scale as a benign fishery waste by-product. The mHAP was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray diffraction (EDX), and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopic techniques. The XRD pattern confirmed the formation of a single-phase nHAP without any extra steady phases. It was also found that the pseudo-second-order kinetic model gave a satisfactory fit to the experimental data (R2 = 0.99). The maximum removal percentages of Cu and Zn ions in optimal conditions (adsorbent dosage at 0.1 g, 30 min contact time at 25 ± 1 °C and pH = 5 ± 0.1) by mHAP were 97.1% and 93.8%, respectively. Results also demonstrated that mHAP could be recycled for up to five cycles in the case of copper and zinc. The Langmuir isotherm was proved to have a better correlation compared with that of the Freundlich isotherm. The thermodynamic parameters indicated that it was a spontaneously endothermic reaction. In conclusion, mHAP could be regarded as a powerful candidate for efficient biosorbent, capable of adsorbing heavy metals from aqueous solutions.
Physiotherapy Questionnaires App to Deliver Main Musculoskeletal Assessment Questionnaires: Development and Validation Study (Preprint)
Authors: Teixeira Neto Nestor Cavalcante , Lima Yuri Lopes , Almeida Gabriel Peixoto Leão , Bezerra Márcio Almeida , Lima Pedro Olavo De Paula , de Oliveira Rodrigo Ribeiro
Published: October 2017

BACKGROUND

Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) translate subjective outcomes into objective data that can be quantified and analyzed. Nevertheless, the use of PROs in their traditional paper format is not practical for clinical practice due to limitations associated with the analysis and management of the data. To address the need for a viable way to group and utilize the main functioning assessment tools in the field of musculoskeletal disorders, the Physiotherapy Questionnaires app was developed.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to explain the development of the app, to validate it using two questionnaires, and to analyze whether participants prefer to use the app or the paper version of the questionnaires.

METHODS

In the first stage, the app for an Android operational system was developed. In the second stage, the aim was to select questionnaires that were most often used in musculoskeletal clinical practice and research. The Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) questionnaire were selected to validate the app. In total, 50 participants completed the paper and app versions of the AOFAS and 50 completed the FAOS. The study’s outcomes were the correlation of the data between the paper and app versions as well as the preference of the participants between the two versions.

RESULTS

The app was approved by experts after the adaptations of the layout for mobile phones and a total of 18 questionnaires were included in the app. Moreover, the app allows the generation of PDF and Excel files with the patients’ data. In regards to validity, the mean of the total scores of the FAOS were 91.54% (SD 8.86%) for the paper version and 91.74% (SD 9.20%) for the app. There was no statistically significant differences in the means of the total scores or the subscales (P=.11-.94). The mean total scores for the AOFAS were 93.94 (SD 8.47) for the paper version and 93.96 (SD 8.48) for the app. No statistically significant differences were found for the total scores for the AOFAS or the subscales (P>.99). The app showed excellent agreement with the paper version of the FAOS, with an ICC value of 0.98 for the total score (95% CI 0.98-0.99), which was also found for the AOFAS with the ICC for the total score of 0.99 (95% CI 0.98-0.99). For compliance, 72% (36/50) of the participants in the FAOS group and 94% (47/50) in the AOFAS group preferred the app version.

CONCLUSIONS

The Physiotherapy Questionnaires app showed validity and high levels of compliance for the FAOS and AOFAS, which indicates it is not inferior to the paper version of these two questionnaires and confirms its viability and feasibility for use in clinical practice.
Therapeutic Management of Dyslipidemia Patients at Very High Cardiovascular Risk (CARDIO TRACK): Protocol for the Observational Registry Study (Preprint)
Authors: Naidoo Poobalan , Mothilal Rashem , Blom Dirk Jacobus
Published: October 2017

BACKGROUND

Dyslipidemia is a major modifiable risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Current South African guidelines recommend titrating lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) to low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) targets stratified by cardiovascular risk. The LDL-C goal for very high-risk patients is <1.8 mmol/L. In international studies, approximately 30% of patients do not achieve this goal despite receiving maximally tolerated statin doses. There is, however, a paucity of data on LDL-C goal achievement in very high-risk South African patients receiving maximal statin doses.

OBJECTIVE

The goal of the research it to assess LDL-C goal achievement in, and clinical characteristics of, very high cardiovascular risk dyslipidemic patients receiving maximal tolerated statin doses with or without ezetimibe.

METHODS

This is an observational, cross-sectional South African registry study that plans to include up to 30 sites and 500 study participants. Adult patients with very high cardiovascular risk status receiving stable, maximally tolerated statin doses (with or without ezetimibe) will be eligible for inclusion.

RESULTS

Funding has been awarded and enrollment began on November 15, 2017, and was completed on April 13, 2018, with 507 participants. Database lock was done on June 21, 2018. The statistical analysis has commenced and we expect the final clinical study report to be completed by October 2018.

CONCLUSIONS

This study will document the adequacy of LLT in those at highest risk and will thus fill an important data gap in South Africa. This data may be useful in assessing the need for novel LLTs like proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 inhibitors that substantially lower cholesterol levels in addition to optimal statin therapy.

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Modeling and Predicting Outcomes of eHealth Usage by European Physicians: Multidimensional Approach from a Survey of 9196 General Practitioners (Preprint)
Authors: Torrent-Sellens Joan , Díaz-Chao Ángel , Soler-Ramos Ivan , Saigí-Rubió Francesc
Published: October 2017

BACKGROUND

The literature has noted the need to use more advanced methods and models to evaluate physicians’ outcomes in the shared health care model that electronic health (eHealth) proposes.

OBJECTIVE

The goal of our study was to design and evaluate a predictive multidimensional model of the outcomes of eHealth usage by European physicians.

METHODS

We used 2012-2013 survey data from a sample of 9196 European physicians (general practitioners). We proposed and tested two composite indicators of eHealth usage outcomes (internal practices and practices with patients) through 2-stage structural equation modeling. Logistic regression (odds ratios, ORs) to model the predictors of eHealth usage outcomes indicators were also calculated.

RESULTS

European general practitioners who were female (internal practices OR 1.15, 95% CI 1.10-1.20; practices with patients OR 1.19, 95% CI 1.14-1.24) and younger—aged <35 years (internal practices OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.02-1.26; practices with patients OR 1.32, 95% CI 1.13-1.54) and aged 36-45 years (internal practices OR 1.16, 95% CI 1.06-1.28; practices with patients OR 1.21, 95% CI 1.10-1.33)—had a greater propensity toward favorable eHealth usage outcomes in internal practices and practices with patients. European general practitioners who positively valued information and communication technology (ICT) impact on their personal working processes (internal practices OR 5.30, 95% CI 4.73-5.93; practices with patients OR 4.83, 95% CI 4.32-5.40), teamwork processes (internal practices OR 4.19, 95% CI 3.78-4.65; practices with patients OR 3.38, 95% CI 3.05-3.74), and the doctor-patient relationship (internal practices OR 3.97, 95% CI 3.60-4.37; practices with patients OR 6.02, 95% CI 5.43-6.67) had a high propensity toward favorable effects of eHealth usage on internal practices and practices with patients. More favorable eHealth outcomes were also observed for self-employed European general practitioners (internal practices OR 1.33, 95% CI 1.22-1.45; practices with patients OR 1.10, 95% CI 1.03-1.28). Finally, general practitioners who reported that the number of patients treated in the last 2 years had remained constant (internal practices OR 1.08, 95% CI 1.01-1.17) or increased (practices with patients OR 1.12, 95% CI 1.03-1.22) had a higher propensity toward favorable eHealth usage outcomes.

CONCLUSIONS

We provide new evidence of predictors (sociodemographic issues, attitudes toward ICT impacts, and working conditions) that explain favorable eHealth usage outcomes. The results highlight the need to develop more specific policies for eHealth usage to address different realities.
Estructuras morfosintácticas en el español dominicano: algunas implicaciones sociolingüísticas
Authors: Jiménez Sabater Maximiliano Arturo
Published: October 2017

Durante los últimos quince años, la República Dominicana existe una situación socioeconómica algo nueva y contradictoria. Parcialmente condiciones sociales alteradas permiten sospechar los cambios presentes y futuros las reglas lingüísticas de los dialectos diastáticos en el español dominicano. En otros trabajos dialectológicos recientes -no sólo en el campo del lexicón, sino en los de fonología y morfosintaxis- se predicen algún tipo de excitación después del largo silencio que siguió a la primera impresión de El español en Santo Domingo en 1940. Con respecto a la morfosintaxis, se están manifestando algunas tendencias peculiares en los dialectos de los estratos socio-económicos más bajos. Algunos pueden citarse ejemplos: a) una creciente confusión de morfemas verbales, eludiendo a veces relevantes contrastes lingüísticos; b) la expansión del pon- expresiones derivativas usando el verbo ser y el morfema que; c) a menudo drástica modificación de la categoría de número, en comparación con el español estándar; y d) el uso de ciertas construcciones rígidas en lo que respecta al orden de las palabras. Todas estas características, más o menos sintomáticas de los estratos inferiores de la República Dominicana, están empezando a aparecer hoy en los niveles culturales más altos, aunque hasta el momento se han realizado investigaciones definitivas en este campo.  La importancia de los profesores universitarios -los menores de cuarenta años en particular podría considerarse como un caso de estudio interesante.
Estudios dialectológicos en el Caribe Hispano: un desafío. El caso de la República Dominicana
Authors: Jiménez Sabater Maximiliano Arturo
Published: October 2017

El ejemplo del Primer Simposio sobre “Corrientes Actuales en la Dialectología del Caribe Hispánico'’ ―celebrado en San Juan de Puerto Rico en 1976― permite abrigar sólidas esperanzas respecto aun futuro trabajo en colaboración dentro de esta área hispánica mal conocida desde el punto de vista lingüístico. La República Dominicana se ofrece hoy día como caso típico de lo que podía ser el producto de una serie de esfuerzos disgregados sin objetivos comunes. Sólo a partir de 1975 comienza a perfilarse una especie de coincidencia entre los dominicanos interesados en problemas lingüísticos y dialectológicos. Con todo, la escasa bibliografía publicada recientemente en el país revela —salvo raras excepciones— notorias deficiencias que a su vez traslucen la falta de actualización teórica en este campo dentro de nuestros ámbitos universitarios. Se espera que eventos como los Simposios sobre Dialectología del Caribe Hispánico contribuyan a dar paso a una nueva etapa de colaboración estrecha, tanto a nivel individual como institucional, en el área del Caribe. Sin duda repercutirá esto positivamente tanto en el dominio educativo, aplicando los hallazgos de las futuras investigaciones a la enseñanza de la lengua materna, como en el plano de la actividad puramente científica.
El estallido de la negritud bajo el choque del desarrollo : Roumain y Alexis entre Depestre y Senghor
Authors: Prosdocimi de Rivera María del Carmen
Published: October 2017

Esta breve nota versa sobre estallido de la negritud en el Caribe de habla francesa. El estallido, en el caso presente, se produce por la disociación de dos elementos que tienden a separarse y a endurecerse: el elemento social y el elemento racial. De allí, el conflicto que determina las diferencias tanto literarias como políticas. Una diferencia tal de estrategia en la lucha social puede observarse a lo largo de la historia de los movimientos afroamericanos de liberación. Esta historia es la historia de un perpetuo péndulo entre dos polos, según el grado de uniones geográficas, históricas y de prácticas sociales.
La existencia de un mercado político en el proceso de la política pública : el caso de la política de precios del arroz en la República Dominicana
Authors: Sang Ben Miguel
Published: October 2017

Este artículo analiza lo relacionado con mercado político en el proceso de la política pública: el caso de la política de precios del arroz en la República Dominicana. Se describen el conjunto de técnicas de intervención, así como las coexistentes en algunos de los mercados más importantes de alimentos en la República Dominicana, los niveles y las variables que intervienen en el proceso. El enfoque metodológico proviene de la teoría económica aplicada a los fenómenos políticos, ejemplificado por el artículo del Profesor Theodore Schultz, donde explica la existencia de un “mercado político” en la toma de decisiones de precios agrícolas. Conclusión: La hipótesis del Profesor Schultz es una explicación práctica de las deformaciones de la economía política en la producción agrícola, y se ajusta a nuestro caso del Instituto mejor que los enfoques económicos y organizacionales.
Pensamiento político de Nicolás Maquiavelo
Authors: Toribio Rafael D.
Published: October 2017

Este artículo muestra las ideas básicas del pensamiento de Nicolás Maquiavelo. Su pensamiento es controversial: no sólo porque de por sí es un autor político, que suscita la polémica, sino porque, ayer como hoy, sus opiniones de cómo se hace o debe hacerse la política levanta algún resquemor, pues pone al descubierto lo que siempre se hace y nunca se admite. Sin obviar el hecho crucial de que el mismo expositor puede ser tachado de ser un defensor de las ideas de Maquiavelo. Sin embargo, el conocimiento de sus concepciones políticas siempre es edificante.
Realidad social dominicana
Authors: Del Castillo José
Published: October 2017

El texto que sigue es fruto de la ponencia presentada por José del Castillo en el Seminario '82 "Opciones de Política Económica", celebrado por la Asociación Nacional de Jóvenes Empresarios (ANJE), en el Hotel Santo Domingo Sheraton, los días 23 y 24 de Julio de 1982. Se reflexiona sobre la composición de la realidad social y los diversos la conexión de diversos compontees relevantes, tales como la educación superior, el gobierno, los obreros, los sindicatos, los empresarios, entre otros.
La política de alimentos : un caso de valores en conflicto
Authors: Sang Ben Miguel
Published: October 2017

Este artículo analiza la política de alimentos en República Dominicana. En los tiempos actuales volvemos a escuchar la necesidad de unirnos para paliar en pleno siglo veinte― el fantasma del hambre. Hambre no es subalimentación. Hambre es desgaste físico de nuestras capacidades biológicas; es ir muriendo a plazos definidos y seguros. En vez de recalcar la tragedia de nuestra alimentación, queremos hablar de los esfuerzos y el marco de política pública que existe para remediar este mal. La Política de Alimentos  es la respuesta intelectual que ha desarrollado la inteligencia y capacidad investigativa y científica para enfrentarnos a tales prospectos de hambruna en el mundo.
Aproximaciones al pensamiento socio-político de Max Weber y Robert Michels
Authors: Espinal Rosario
Published: October 2017

Este artículo es una aproximación al pensamiento socio-político de Max Weber y Robert Michels. Se parte de la idea de que la producción teórico-intelectual es expresión de la realidad social según sea captada o analizada en un determinado momento histórico. De ahí que resulta importante dialogar con el pensamiento de Max Weber (1864-1920) y Robert Michels (1876-1936), y que sea necesario hacer referencia al contexto histórico en el cual se conformaron sus reflexiones teóricas sobre la sociedad y la política.
Propuesta para la dominicanización de la zafra azucarera
Authors: Latorre Eduardo
Published: October 2017

El texto que sigue recoge la propuesta sobre el tema de la dominicanización de la zafra azucarera. La propuesta fue hecha al presidente de entonces (Salvador Jorge Blanco) fue hecha por los académicos: Eduardo Latorre, Victor Manuel Baez, Enmanuel Castillo, Domingo A. Rodriguez Creus y Zoilo Nuñez Salcedo.
Aplicación del régimen de abuso de mercado (operaciones con información privilegiada y la manipulación del mercado): ¿hacia un modelo integrador de la aplicación de la ley penal y administrativa en la UE?
Authors: Luchtman Michiel J.J.P. , Vervaele John A.E.
Published: October 2017

El texto estudia las normas relativas al abuso de mercado en la Unión Europea, la aplicación de la regulación de los mercados financieros y la manipulación del mercado. Así mismo, a partir del análisis de dos casos, muestra como en el marco de la regulación actual las autoridades nacionales en la UE no son en absoluto conscientes de la dimensión de sus tareas en Europa. Realiza un análisis de las propuestas legislativas recientes que tienen como objetivo crear igualdad de condiciones para los operadores económicos, los ciudadanos y las autoridades policiales. Plantea, además, una distinción entre las medidas propuestas en el ámbito del Derecho administrativo y el Derecho penal, para argumentar  que estas propuestas aún no tienen en consideración los objetivos centrales de la UE.
Apuntes generales sobre el proyecto de acto legislativo 16 de 2012 senado, 192 de 2012 cámara.
Authors: Velasquez Fernando Velasquez
Published: October 2017

En las legislaciones nacionales y en el Derecho internacional público se encuentran distintas figuras en cuya virtud quienes realizan determinadas conductas en ejercicio de cargos oficiales —incluso actos privados como sucede con los diplomáticos—, gozan de inmunidad1 y hasta de privilegios especiales2 , con lo cual se excepciona el principio general según el cual a todos los ciudadanos se les debe juzgar en igualdad de condiciones y sin hacer excepción alguna.