bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Utilization of public health care facilities in Lucknow district
Authors: Shukla Vinita , Agarwal Monika , Idris M. Z. , Ahmed Naim , Gupta Pratibha
Published: April 2018

Background: Health has been declared a fundamental human right. Governments all over the world are striving to expand and improve their health care services. Though there is scarcity of health care resources in India, yet utilization of the Govt. Health care facilities reveal that their outreach was not only poor but even where they are within the reach of population they remained under utilization. In view of the facts stated above this study was planned to assess the extent of utilization of available health facility, the purpose of visit to health care facility and the reasons for non-utilization of public health care facility.Methods: Sample of 1024 was drawn from rural and urban population of Lucknow district. Cross sectional study was conducted in one-year period using the stratified multistage sampling. Data was analyzed using the stata software version -8 for windows.Results: Most of the respondents in rural (73.66%) and in urban (87.44%) visited the health facility for treatment of illnesses. Majority 55.28% in rural and 67.15% in urban area visited private health facility. The most common reason for non-utilization of public health facility in rural respondents (63.5%) was the long distance to health facility and for urban respondents it was long waiting time (56.46%).Conclusions: Most of the people prefer private health care facilities over public. The two most common reasons were long distance and long waiting time. These issues can be dealt by mobile clinics and strengthening the already existing health centres etc.
Assessing usefulness of ‘participatory audit and planning process on improving functioning of patient welfare committees in select public health institutes from Maharashtra
Authors: Marathe Shweta N. , Yakkundi Deepali S. , Patil Hemraj
Published: April 2018

Background: Social audit is being increasingly recognized and used as a tool for ensuring accountability and transparency in various social sectors. Building upon social audit concept, retaining its core with appropriate modifications in the context of patients’ welfare committee (PWC) funds in public health institutions the ‘participatory audit and planning (PAP) process’ was developed and conducted in nine health institutes from Maharashtra by civil society organisations. The aim of the PAP was to improve the overall functioning of PWC. At state level, it has been decided to implement the process in 140 health institutions implementing CBMP of Health in Maharashtra. With such recognition of the process at state level, it was felt necessary to study the usefulness of the PAP process on functioning of PWCs.Methods: Hence a descriptive study was conducted for assessing changes after introducing the PAP process on functioning of PWC in six out of nine health institutions, with the objectives to understand the change in pattern of expenditure of PWC funds for three consecutive years (2013-2016) in the context of conduction of PAP process and to understand opinions and experiences of various stakeholders of the PWC regarding usefulness of PAP process for improving functioning of PWC.Results: This study signifies the usefulness of PAP process in the view of various stakeholders, especially on improving participatory planning of funds, bringing transparency in expenditure, record keeping and hence ensuring effective utilisation of PWC funds in the view of patients need.Conclusions: Scaling up of PAP process shall be considered by the state officials to improve accountability regarding use of PWC funds and ensure it’s pro-people expenditure.
Awareness, knowledge and attitude regarding eye donation in school going children in Uttarakhand
Authors: Raj Anuradha , Dhasmana Renu , Bahadur Harsh , Bhandari Surendra Singh
Published: April 2018

Background: Corneal blindness is one of the major causes of blindness in India which can be treated by corneal transplantation but collection of cornea lacks behind the requirement. Therefore awareness regarding eye donation and also willingness to pledge for the same is the need of the hour. Students form the backbone of any society which can motivate the society regarding eye donation only if they are well aware. This study was conducted to evaluate awareness and knowledge regarding eye donation in school going children.Methods: Total 375 students of schools were surveyed between 25th August to 8th September 2017. We used a pre- tested, semi-structured questionnaire to obtain information from the students regarding awareness of eye donation and willingness to pledge eyes for eye donation.Results: Out of total 375 subjects, 290 (77.3%) were aware of eye donation amongst which males were maximum 194 (66.89%) as compared to females 96 (33.10%). 231 (61.1%) students were willing to pledge eyes for eye donation which was maximum with males 142 (61.47%). There was significant difference between male and females about the knowledge regarding which, part of the eye can be utilized after eye donation, place of eye donation, what to do for eye donation in the event of a death, facial features after donation was significant with p value (0.00) each.Conclusions: The awareness regarding eye donation is high among males as compared to females and despite being aware response for pledging eyes is not that good which means further motivation is needed for eye donation among students especially females.
A study on clinical and epidemiological profile of patients admitted with white patch in throat to Sir Ronald Ross Institute of Tropical and Communicable Diseases, Hyderabad, India
Authors: . Asma , Ivaturi Phani Bhushan
Published: April 2018

Background: One of the most common differential diagnosis for a white patch in throat is diphtheria. Diphtheria is an acute infectious disease caused by toxigenic strains of corynebacterium diphtheriae. These bacilli release powerful exotoxin which is responsible for formation of white or greyish or yellowish membrane commonly over tonsils, pharynx or larynx. The objectives of the study were to determine the clinical and epidemiological factors of cases admitted with white patch in throat; to assess the microbiological confirmation rate of diphtheria among cases with white patch in throat; to identify the mortality and morbidity among study population.Methods: A cross sectional record based retrospective study was carried out at Sir Ronald Ross Institute of Tropical & Communicable Diseases, Hyderabad. All the cases admitted in year 2016 with a white/grey/yellowish patch in throat were included in the study. The study was carried out for 2 months.Results: A total of 230 cases were reported and 46.1% of cases were in the age group of 11-20 years. Males constituted about 48.3% and females 51.7% of study population. The most common clinical presentation was Sore throat, fever and a pseudo membrane over tonsils/pharynx. A total of 12 deaths occurred among 230 cases.Conclusions: Deaths occurred most commonly in the younger age group and in the non-immunized. Recovery was faster and the course of illness was uncomplicated in the older age group and in completely immunized individuals.
Perception of private practitioners towards diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis in Hubballi city, India
Authors: Patil Sachin Kumar , Bathija Geeta V.
Published: April 2018

Background: Private sector accounts more than third of all out- patient visit in India. For Revised Nation Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) to broaden its reach and have maximum impact, the involvement of private practitioners (PPs) in the programme plays a prime role. Objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of PPs about diagnosis and management of tuberculosis patient and their involvement RNTCP.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 120 private medical practitioners of Hubballi Taluk, Dharwad district, Karnataka during June-July 2017. Using a pre-designed and semi-structured questionnaire data regarding their specialization, TB management practices, attitude towards DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment -short course), barriers in referring to RNTCP and notification from PPs at their clinic was collected.Results: Cough with sputum not relieved with antibiotics lead to suspicion of tuberculosis according to 80.8% of practitioners and 75.8 % preferred both sputum examination and chest x-ray for diagnosis of tuberculosis. 79% of private practitioners were aware of notification regarding TB case. Need for notification according to 63.3% of practitioners was to help in tracing contacts and further prevention of TB, follow up of patients (40%). Only 23.3% had heard of Nikshay. 42.5% referred patient to RNTCP and major reason was availability of free drugs (76.6%).Conclusions: The awareness and involvement of PPs regarding RNTCP & its initiatives were low. There is a need for measures to improve training and interactions with PPs by programme officers to insure their Maximum participation.
A cross sectional study of dietary patterns and the association of perceived stress on body mass index among undergraduate medical students including compulsory residential rotatory interns
Authors: Nimmala Supritha , Bhattacharya Adhiraj , Ramraj Balaji
Published: April 2018

Background: Medical education proves to be a tough and stressful environment during which these young physicians-in-training gain large amounts of knowledge and skills. Previous studies regarding dietary habits, body mass index (BMI) and perceived stress failed to include Compulsory Residential Rotatory Interns (CRRI). This study encompassing medical undergraduate students of all years including CRRIs aims to identify dietary patterns and significant associations between dietary habits, Perceived Stress and BMI.Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted with sample size of 150 consisting of undergraduate medical students varying from the first year to CRRI at SRM Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Tamil Nadu. Dietary habits noted with an information schedule. BMI calculated using Quetelet’s Index. Cohen’s PSS-10 questionnaire provided to quantify Perceived Stress. Associations tested using Chi-square test and Correlation.Results: Prevalence of obesity -7% and overweight -26.7% with males having higher mean BMI. Majority at 52% perceived ‘moderate’ stress with males having higher mean PSS score. Awareness of balanced diet was 94.7% with 32% practicing balanced diet. Diet frequency was regular in 62% and 49.3% was skipping meals. 92.7% consumed junk food often and 13.3% partook in binge eating. 8% participated in crash diets and significant association found between this dietary factor and BMI. Significant correlation and positive linear relationship found between Perceived Stress and BMI.Conclusion: Higher levels of perceived stress among students including CRRIs lead to overall higher values of BMI indicates the need for stricter healthier dietary habits and psychological health services to relieve stress.
Dental caries and its association with present day dietary patterns: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Munjal Vaibhav , Talwar Puneet Singh , Singh Jagjit , Kumar Mandeep , Gambhir Ramandeep
Published: April 2018

Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease with diet being one of the contributing factors. The influence of vegetarianism on the development of caries has scarcely been investigated in the past. Therefore, this study was done to evaluate the association of dental caries with frequency of sugar exposures and vegetarian / mixed diet.Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted among 2500 school children of 12 and 15 years age groups selected on the basis of simple random sampling from different schools of the city. Dental caries was recorded using Decayed, Missing and Filled teeth index (WHO modification, 1997) and correlated with the different dietary variables. Subjects were also segregated on the basis of diet: vegetarian and mixed. Statistical analysis was done using Student t-test and Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient.Results: The prevalence of dental caries in the 12 and 15 year age group of subjects consuming mixed diet was 83.36% and 86.47% respectively. It was lower in case of subjects on vegetarian diet. The correlation between DMFS and TSE, FSE and AMSE was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05) in the 12 year age-group. In the 15 year age-group the correlation of DMFS with TSE and LSE was also found to be statistically significant (p<0.05).Conclusions: There was no statistically significant difference in dental caries status among subjects in both the groups (vegetarian and mixed). However, there was significant association between sugar exposures and dental caries among subjects of both the age-groups.
GESTÃO DA FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA: UMA ANÁLISE DAS DIFICULDADES PARA ACESSO E PERMANÊNCIA DE PROFESSORES NA FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA DO PNAIC, EM UM MUNICÍPIO DA AMREC, EM SANTA CATARINA
Authors: Honorato Guilherme Medeiros , Sala Gislene dos Santos
Published: April 2018

A formação de professores ocorre inicialmente na Graduação. Contudo, esta formação não o torna pronto para todas as situações cotidianas que perpassam o ambiente escolar. Por isso, faz-se necessário a formação continuada desses profissionais, justamente por compreender que a sociedade está em constante mudança e, consequentemente, a criança. Contudo, Kramer (2009) aponta, em seus estudos, dificuldades que os docentes enfrentam para sua permanência e acesso à formação continuada. O autor destaca que os principais fatores que contribuem para esta evasão são o tempo, a própria gestão escolar e o excesso de abordagem teórica desarticulada da prática. Diante deste contexto, esta pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar se esses fatores apontados pela bibliografia de Kramer (2009) são presentes em um grupo de formação continuada do Pacto Nacional pela Alfabetização na Idade Certa (PNAIC), em um município da AMREC, em Santa Catarina. Para alcance deste objetivo, fez-se uma pesquisa descritiva, onde se aplicou um questionário com quatro questões discursivas a um grupo de 31 professoras que trabalham na Educação Infantil e Anos Iniciais. O questionário abrangeu questões sobre as dificuldades e os avanços encontrados com a formação do PNAIC. Na pesquisa realizada, identificou-se que apenas o fator de tempo foi apontado como uma forma de dificuldade de permanência e acesso das professoras às formações continuadas, confirmando, assim, o estudo de Kramer (2009). Referente aos fatores gestão escolar e gestão do conhecimento, esses não foram apontados pelas professoras entrevistadas, justamente porque as formações do PNAIC partem de situações reais para serem problematizadas à luz da teoria, articulando a teoria à prática, e também porque os próprios gestores fazem PNAIC também, a fim de saber o que esperar de sua equipe pedagógica em sala de aula.
OS ESPAÇOS EDUCADORES NA ABORDAGEM DE REGGIO EMILIA E SUAS CONTRIBUIÇÕES PARA UMA ESCOLA DA REDE PRIVADA DA REGIÃO DE CRICIÚMA/SC
Authors: Matias Ana Karolyne Rodrigues , Camargo Gislene
Published: April 2018

Este artigo aborda a relevância dos espaços na Educação Infantil, tendo como referência a abordagem de Reggio Emilia. Tem como objetivo geral verificar quais as contribuições dos espaços para o processo de ensino e aprendizagem e como objetivos específicos: elucidar o ensino em Reggio Emilia; compreender de que forma o ensino de Reggio entende o desenvolvimento da criança; identificar as metodologias oferecidas por Reggio Emilia e analisar a importância dos espaços educadores na Educação Infantil. Essa pesquisa tem caráter qualitativo e foi desenvolvida por meio de análise bibliográfica e de observações sistemáticas em uma escola de Educação Infantil da rede particular de Criciúma/SC, que se pauta na proposta pedagógica de Reggio Emilia. O artigo foi organizado primeiramente discorrendo sobre a história da constituição das escolas em Reggio Emilia na Itália. Posteriormente foi necessário situar o leitor sobre a concepção de criança e de ensino e aprendizagem nessa proposta, além de evidenciar os espaços enquanto produtores de conhecimento. Os principais autores que embasam teoricamente a pesquisa são: DAHBERS (2014), EDWARD(2016), FORMAN(2016), GANDINI(2016), HORN(2017), KATZ(2016), MALAGUZZI(2016) MOSS(2014) e SCHWALL(2012). Concluindo, por meio das análises bibliográficas e das observações nos espaços, foi possível entender a importância dos espaços educadores para a construção da autonomia e ampliação dos conhecimentos das crianças. Pode-se identificar os pontos significantes dos espaços no processo de ensino e aprendizagem numa concepção de criança participativa, dinâmica e autora de seus conhecimentos. PALAVRAS CHAVE: Reggio Emilia. Espaços educadores. Linguagens. Crianças.
MEMÓRIAS DE INFÂNCIA: BRINQUEDOS E BRINCADEIRAS NA VILA OPERÁRIA MINEIRA DA PRÓSPERA (1940 - 1950)
Authors: Medeiros Diane Pereira Guerreiro , Costa Marli de Oliveira
Published: April 2018

Esse artigo aborda algumas lembranças de infâncias na Vila Operária Próspera entre os anos (1940 – 1950). O objetivo é compreender como as pessoas que eram crianças no tempo investigado viveram suas infâncias. A metodologia foi à consulta as entrevistas realizadas por uma professora da Unesc, durante sua pesquisa de mestrado. Para abordar o tema utilizo como categorias: Infância, criança e memória. Além dessas categorias precisei consultar a história desta vila. Assim, os autores e autoras consultados foram: ARIÉS (2006), BOSI (1994), BOSI (2005), COSTA (1998),COSTA (1999), FANTIN (2000), OSTETTO, COSTA e BERNARDO (2004). De forma geral, foi possível analisar a maneira que as crianças lidavam com os brinquedos e brincadeiras no período investigado, a relação que tinham entre pares etários, e os costumes e valores das famílias da vila Operária Próspera, que eram representados nas brincadeiras. Palavras-chave: Memórias. Infância. Brinquedos. Brincadeiras.
O PERCURSO DA LEGISLAÇÃO EDUCACIONAL EM NÍVEL NACIONAL E MUNICIPAL (CRICIÚMA- SC) SOBRE AS QUESTÕES ÉTNICOS-RACIAIS NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Gonçalves Fabiana Zeferino , Rabelo Giani
Published: April 2018

O objetivo deste estudo foi o de compreender o percurso da Legislação Educacional em nível nacional e municipal (Criciúma- SC) no que diz respeito às questões Étnicos-Raciais e suas repercussões para a Educação Infantil. Para tanto foi analisada a legislação educacional local e nacional que trata sobre o tema à luz de autores/as como referencial Araújo (2013), Arns (1985), Hall (1996), Krauss (2013), Peruchi (2010), Gomes (2011ab), Gonçalves (2003), Munanga (2006), Santos (2000) e Santos (1987),  Lei n° 9.394/96; Diretrizes curriculares Nacionais para Educação Infantil (2013) e (2003) Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a Educação  das Relações Étnico-Raciais e para o Ensino de História e Cultura Afro-Brasileira e Africana (2004); Constituição Federal (1988); Lei n° 10.639/03; Lei n° 11.645/08; 12.711/12; Diretrizes Curriculares para Educação Infantil (2016);  Lei nº 3.410/97; PL nº 83/96 de Criciúma/SC e Lei Complementar Nº 69/09 Criciúma/SC. Criciúma se destaca com percurso da Lei nº 3.410/97 que é criada na sequência na da LDB 9.394/96 e antes da Lei Federal nº 10.639/03. Porém, mesmo com tantas lutas e representatividade, foi colocada em prática apenas em 2003, quando teve um amparo maior com a aprovação da Lei Federal nº 10.639/03, que integrava a inclusão no currículo escolar. PALAVRAS CHAVE: Legislação Educacional. Educação Infantil. Étnico/Racial.
APROXIMAÇÕES E DISTACIAMENTOS ENTRE A FORMAÇÃO ACADÊMICA EM PEDAGOGIA E O ESTÁGIO NÃO OBRIGATÓRIO
Authors: Antunes Fernanda Vitorino , Bittencourt Ricardo Luiz de
Published: April 2018

Este estudo pretende analisar como as experiências vivenciadas no estágio não obrigatório se aproximam ou se distanciam dos conhecimentos construídos na formação inicial em Pedagogia? Os principais autores que embasaram esta pesquisa foram Nóvoa (1995), Tardif (2014), Pimenta (2005) e Lima e Pimenta (2004). Tomamos como objetivos específicos identificar como se forma o professor, descrever as leis que regulamentam o estágio-não obrigatório e identificar as contribuições do estágio não obrigatório para a formação dos professores. O instrumento utilizado para realizar a pesquisa foi a entrevista semiestruturada, gravada, transcrita e organizadas por blocos de análise. A pesquisa foi feita com dez acadêmicas do curso de Pedagogia que realizam estágio não obrigatório em escolas privadas e públicas da cidade de Criciúma e região. Com a pesquisa foi possível averiguar que muitas acadêmicas manifestaram desconhecimento das leis que regulamentam o estágio não obrigatório. Concluiu-se que estágio não obrigatório é uma oportunidade única de vivenciar a articulação teoria e prática, o que é essencial para a formação do professor. PALAVRAS CHAVE: Formação de professores. Estágio. Teoria. Prática.
GESTÃO DEMOCRÁTICA NA PERCEPÇÃO DAS PROFESSORAS DA REDE PÚBLICA MUNICIPAL EM UM MUNICÍPIO DO SUL CATARINENSE
Authors: Carpes Gesiane Fonseca , Pereira Antônio Serafim
Published: April 2018

O presente trabalho descreve o estudo realizado sobre gestão democrática na percepção das professoras da rede pública municipal de um município do extremo sul catarinense. A pesquisa, além de analisar suas percepções em relação à gestão escolar democrática, buscou identificar os procedimentos que consideram mais significativos para sua concretização. O instrumento metodológico básico para atingir tais objetivos foi a entrevista semiestruturada, cujos dados foram analisados à luz da legislação educacional vigente sobre o tema e o referencial teórico de autores como Libâneo (2015), Lück (2010), Mello (2004), entre outros. Por meio dos resultados obtidos nos possibilitou perceber que as professoras têm consciência da legalidade e importância da gestão democrática escolar; da participação da comunidade escolar nas decisões e responsabilidade coletiva. Além disso, as professoras consideram o diálogo entre a comunidade escolar, a eleição de diretores e a participação nos conselhos escolares como procedimentos fundamentais para a efetivação da gestão democrática escolar. PALAVRAS-CHAVES: Gestão escolar. Participação. Democratização escolar.
Three Doctrines of the Nature of Mathematics (Some Comments of a Knowledge Theorist)
Authors: Wójcicki Ryszard
Published: April 2018

In this note I am reflecting on interrelations between three concepts of truth: (1) that employed by Hilbert arguing his formalist view on the nature of mathematics, (2) Freges idea of truth supported by mathematical intuition, and (3) known as Aristotelian correspondence idea of truth concerning any propositions not merely mathematical.
Universality of Logic
Authors: Woleński Jan
Published: April 2018

This paper deals with the problem of universality property of logic. At first, this property is analyzed in the context of first-order logic. Three senses of the universality property are distinguished: universal applicability, topical neutrality and validity (truth in all models). All theses senses can be proved to be justified. The fourth understanding, namely the amount of expressive power, is connected with the criticism of the first-order thesis: first-order logic is the logic. The categorical approach to logic is presented as associated with the last understanding of universality. The author concludes that two senses of universality should be sharply discriminated and defends the first-order thesis.
The Infinite-Valued Łukasiewicz Logic and Probability
Authors: Czelakowski Janusz
Published: April 2018

The paper concerns the algebraic structure of the set of cumulative distribution functions as well as the relationship between the resulting algebra and the infinite-valued Łukasiewicz algebra. The paper also discusses interrelations holding between the logical systems determined by the above algebras.
From Gentzen to Jaskowski and Back: Algorithmic Translation of Derivations Between the Two Main Systems of Natural Deduction
Authors: Von Plato Jan
Published: April 2018

The way from linearly written derivations in natural deduction, introduced by Jaskowski and often used in textbooks, is a straightforward root-first translation. The other direction, instead, is tricky, because of the partially ordered assumption formulas in a tree that can get closed by the end of a derivation. An algorithm is defined that operates alternatively from the leaves and root of a derivation and solves the problem.
Stan zdrowia i umieralność jako determinanty procesu depopulacji – analiza na przykładzie województwa łódzkiego
Authors: Wróblewska Wiktoria
Published: April 2018

Praca dotyczy oceny stanu zdrowia i umieralności województwa łódzkiego na tle sytuacji ogólnopolskiej oraz województw o najlepszych wskaźnikach trwania życia. Do analizy wykorzystano metodę dekompozycji różnic w trwaniu życia według płci i grup wieku. Zastosowana metoda pozwoliła na identyfikację grup wieku, w których zmiany w umieralności miały największy wpływ na poziom parametru eо. Podjęte zagadnienie ma istotne znaczenie w świetle obserwowanej od lat depopulacji województwa łódzkiego.
Estrategias y mecanismos de atenuación en PRESEEA-Puebla: instrucción educativa baja
Authors: Palacios Niktelol
Published: April 2018

En el marco del proyecto-PRESEEA, la atenuación se estudia como fenómeno sociovariable. El objetivo de este artículo es presentar los resultados del análisis de las estrategias y los mecanismos lingüísticos de atenuación empleados en seis conversaciones de PRESEEA-Puebla, realizadas a personas de instrucción educativa baja. El artículo se organiza en dos apartados: en el primero se ejemplifican los mecanismos de atenuación, organizados por estrategias cognitivo-comunicativas, a partir de la tipología propuesta por Albelda y Cestero (2011); y posteriormente se describe su uso según las variables sociales sexo y edad. La atenuación se registró en el 46.74% de los turnos de habla analizados.
Impacts of major complications seen after ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm repair surgery over mortality
Authors: ŞAHUTOĞLU Cengiz , ÖZTÜRK Pelin
Published: April 2018

Aim: To present our management approach, complications, and mortality-related risk factors in patients diagnosed with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA) who underwent open surgery.Materials and Methods: The charts of 39 patients with RAAA who underwent open surgery between September 2010 and August 2015 were reviewed retrospectively. Study population was divided into two groups; Group-1 (n=14) consisted of cases who died within 30 days after surgery and Group-2 (n=25) consisted of the survivors. Pre-, intra-, and postoperative factors related to mortality and morbidity were noted and statistically analyzed. Results: Of the 39 patients with a mean age of 68.9±9.5 years, 37 (94.9%) were males. Twelve patients with hypovolemic shock (30.8%) were taken into operation; and 56.4% of all study participants had infrarenal aneurysms. A total of 69.2% of the patients developed at least one complication, while 38.5% developed two or more complications. Two patients (5.1%) died in the intraoperative period, whereas 12 (30.8%) died within 30 days after the operation. Intraoperative aortic cross-clamp time being over than 40 minutes, development of cardiac complications or acute renal failure, and sepsis were found to be independent risk factors related with mortality. Conclusion: Our study results showed that preoperative hemodynamic regulation, shortening of aortic cross-clamp time and strict adherence to sterilization guidelines can reduce morbidity and mortality rates in cases with RAAA underwent repair surgery.
Effects of filler volume of nanosisal in compressive strength of composite resin
Authors: Nugroho Dwi Aji , Widjijono W. , Nuryono N. , Asmara Widya , Aastuti Wijayanti Dwi , Ardianata Dana
Published: April 2018

Background: One of the composite resin composition is inorganic filler. The production of inorganic filler materials was highly dependent on non-degradable, and nonrenewable fossil fuels. Therefore, natural fibers can be used as substitute for inorganic fillers. One that can be developed is sisal. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effects of nanosisal filler volume on compressive strength of composite resin. Methods: In this study, composite resins with nano-sized sisal as filler were manufactured and labeled as nanosisal composites. This research processed sisal fibers into nano size and mixed them with Bis-GMA, UDMA, TEGDMA, Champhorquinone (Sigma Aldrich). Nanofiller composite (Z350 XT, 3M, ESPE) was utilized as a control. The 20 samples utilized were divided into 4 groups (each group containing five samples): Group A contained nanosisal composite of 60% filler volume, group B, nanosisal composite of 65% filler volume, group C, nanosisal composite of 70% filler volume and group D, nanofiller composite (Z350 XT, 3M, ESPE). Samples were 2 mm in diameter and 6 mm in height. The sample was tested for compressive strength using a universal testing machine (UTM). Data was analyzed by means of a Kruskal Wallis procedure. Results: The mean of the compressive strength of the nanosisal composite 60% was 16.80 MPa; the nanosisal composite 65% was 10.80 MPa, the nanosisal composite 70% was 7.20 MPa and the nanofiller composite was 7.40 MPa. There was a significant difference in data analysis (p = 0.033; p < 0.05). Conclusion: In this study, the filler volume of nanosisal influenced the compressive strength of a composite resin and the nanosisal filler volume was recomended at 60%.
Response of tropical peat swamp forest tree species seedlings to macro nutrients
Authors: Wira Yuwati Tri , Rachmanadi Dony , Santoso Purwanto
Published: April 2018

Abstract

Efforts of restoration of degraded tropical peat swamp forest were facing constraints due to the low available nutrient level of peat. The transplanted peat swamp forest species seedlings experienced low survival rate and poor growth performance. This study aimed to demonstrate the response of ten tropical peat swamp forest species seedlings whether climax and pioneer species to macro-nutrients addition in the nursery. The growth performance of climax and pioneer tropical peat swamp species seedlings was recorded following addition of macro nutrients of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Dolomitic limestone (CaMg). The result showed that Alstonia spatulata and Parartocarpus venenosus showed positive growth response following macro nutrients addition. This study concluded that tropical peat swamp pioneer species has lower necessity for macro-nutrients addition than tropical peat swamp climax species.
Sustainable Land Management Supports Organic Farming in Tidal Swamp Area of South Kalimantan: Water Quality
Authors: Mariana Zuraida Titin , Mahbub Muhammad , Hayati Afiah
Published: April 2018

Development of organic farming in tidal land should be wise and considers all aspects supporting the development of sustainable agriculture. The aim of this research was to quantify concentration of metals contained in tidal swamp water both at the single and double tides of various tidal typologies, including Pb, Cd, Cr, and Fe ions. The research was conducted in four villages in Barito Kuala regency (South Kalimantan) to represent tidal land types A, B, C and D, respectively. Sampling was carried out at spring and neap tides in each villages and the Barito river nearest to the villages. The water samples were collected in plastic bottles in the irrigation canals and brought to the laboratory for analysis of Pb, Cd, Cr and Fe concentrations.  The results showed that the Pb, Cd, Cr and Fe concentrations in studied area were <0.002 - 0.0122 ppm, 0.0067 - 0.0122 ppm, <0.002 - 0.0064 ppm and 0.0358 ppm - 9.0807 ppm for Pb, Cd, Cr and Fe, respectively. Based on he limiting factor in heavy metals of water quality for agricultural crops in land C and D type are cadmium (Cd) and iron (Fe) elements. Acidity of water on the land types C (pH 2.72 - 2.95) and D (pH 2.68 - 4.41) were lower than those in the land types A (pH 6.01 - 6.83) and B (pH 3.6 - 6.29).
Land Degradation Analysis by Using Landscape Balance in Lebak Swamp Jakabaring South Sumatra
Authors: Armanto M. Edi , Wildayana Elisa
Published: April 2018

This research aimed to analyze land degradation by using landscape balances in lebak swamp Jakabaring South Sumatra. The study was carried out in Jakabaring, South of Palembang. Field survey method was applied, the field observations and respondents were taken by randomly purposive sampling.  The interviews with farmers were done by using open questionnaire. The study resulted that erosion and abrasion rises above 1,000 % which includes the acreage of 1.16 % in 1988 to 12.34 % in 2015. The landscape becomes more dynamic from year to year (namely 88.75 % of normal landscape in 1988 and becoming 68.14 % in 2015). The drought in the lebak swamp is increasingly unpredictable, making it difficult for farmers to manage their farming activities. Deposited landscape was found about 272.43 ha (10.09 %) in 1988 and increased to approximately 527.04 ha (19.52 %) in 2015. Lebak swamp serves a lot of coming water from the upstream catchment area of approximately 3 million ha. This service is more and more complicated, irregular and burden lebak swamps.  The lebak swamp ecosystem has not only enormous potential, but also has a very high resilience.
Value Changes of Lebak Swamp Land over Time in Jakabaring South Sumatra
Authors: Wildayana Elisa , Busri Apriadi S , Armanto M. Edi
Published: April 2018

The research aimed to assess value changes of lebak swamp land over time in Jakabaring South Sumatra. This study was conducted in Jakabaring located in the Southern part of Palembang city. The research used mix methods of quantitative and qualitative approaches and describe the research area. The research resulted that Jakabaring area can be divided into three regions, namely North Jakabaring (around 1,544.13 ha or 57.19 %), East Jakabaring (about 809.46 ha or 29.98 %) and South Jakabaring (around 346.41 ha or 12.83 %). Total population was around 232.369 people in 2000, becoming 262.390 in 2015 and 280.692 people in 2030. High population increase will pressure to land use changes. Population increase and land use changes cannot be avoided, but they can be only managed properly. The order of land use dominance before landfills was namely lebak swamp, settlement/industry, rice fields, swamp bush, agriculture fields, swamp forest, infrastructure, fish ponds, and garden including open spaces. In 2030 it will predictably change, i.e. settlement/industry, garden including open spaces, swamp bush, infrastructure, fish ponds, lebak swamp, rice fields, agriculture fields, and swamp forest. Almost all types of land use changes are driven by the government, meaning that the government is very dominant in determining land use change, whereas the private sector plays only a small role in the land use changes especially for lands with high economic impacts. Land use change initiated by the farmers is very limited and the smallest because farmers are just to seek a livelihood at small-scale level.
Controlling Anthracnose Disease of Locally Chili in Marginal Wetland using Endophytic Indigenous Microbes and Kalakai (Stenochlaena palustris) Leaf Extract
Authors: Budi Ismed Setya , Mariana Mariana
Published: April 2018

The research aims were to get the indigenus endophytic microbial consortium and to test the potency of kalakai leaf extract as biopesticides and biofertilizer on chili plant specific to wetlands (i.e., var. Hiyung). The microbes capable of inhibiting the growth of anthracnose have been performed on in-vitro test in pairs method.  It was found that 12 isolates have the ability to inhibit the growth of pathogens.  However, based on the results of a confirmatory endophytic test only three isolates had positive role as endophytic in chili plants, namely Trichoderma sp DN3, Trichoderma sp AK2, and Trichoderma sp BT1. The results of the effectiveness of each treatment on chilli plants in the greenhouse and the field shows that the application of endophytic could inhibit the development of anthracnose and spur the growth of plants. It could be concluded that the applications of kalakai leaf extract at the rate of 30 mL/plant can function as biopesticides and biofertilizer.
Mapping of Dissaster-Prone Area for Residential Area Development: Evaluation in Barabai City, Hulu Sungai Tengah District, South Kalimantan
Authors: Kumalawati Rosalina
Published: April 2018

Flood disaster has some influences towards residential area. The effect of flood towards residential area needs to be investigated to determine the correct allocation of residential development space for the people who live in a flood-prone area. This research aims to develop a map of flood-prone areas for the sake of residential development evaluation in Baraba district, Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency, South Borneo.The purposive sampling technique was used to select the research area. The unit analysis is some districts and included in the flood-prone areas. To determine the sample based on flood-prone level, the stratified sampling was used.The result of the research shows that most of the investigated areas prone to flood. A secure location for resident should utilize the land in accordance with the criteria of safe and appropriate settlement layout. The low-prone and safe areas can be used for the space allocation of residential areas development in order to be safer from flooding.
Peatland Fire Danger Rating According to Weeds Characteristic Under Jelutung (Dyera Polyphylla) Plantation
Authors: Akbar Acep
Published: April 2018

Besides to be a competitor plant, weeds could act as the potential fuel under plantation forest in peatland. Characteristic of weeds in relation to peat swamp forest fire danger was studied under jelutung  plantation in Central Kalimantan. The research was aimed at exploring the potency of weed to become one of the fire danger rating indicators. By using vegetation analyses method in sampling unit of weeds population, results showed that three plantation area have different dominance weed species. The weeds species that could be the indicator of height fire risk according to water content and percentage of weed mortality during the drought, height potency of greenhouse gas emmision, culm height, and chemical material content that easy burned in this study were Imperata cylindrica, Stenochlaena polustris, Cyclosorus aridus, and Nephrolepis exaltata. While, the presence of Glichenia linearis, Melastoma malabatracum, Ficus grossulariodes, Saurophus androginus, Spatoglathis plicata,Himenocalis littoralis, Leptaspis urcheolata, Cyperus rotundus, and Amaranthus spinosa were not indicated high fire risk.
Teaching how to integrate Last Planner System and the Safety and Health Management System = Enseñando a integrar el Last Planner System y el Sistema de Gestión de Seguridad y Salud
Authors: Brioso Xavier , Humero Antonio , Calderón-Hernández Claudia
Published: April 2018

AbstractThe present article has the objective of describing the teaching strategies applied in the undergraduate course “Safety and Health in Construction”, taught in the Civil Engineering Department in the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, integrating production, safety, and health, through the tools and techniques of the Last Planner System. The objectives and contents of the course are explained, as well as the principles, tools, techniques and practices of the Lean Construction philosophy that integrate and make synergy with the elaboration of Safety and Health Study, with the implementation of the Safety and Health Plan, and with the OHSAS 18001:2007. This article also describes the information obtained in the collaborative work developed by the students, in small groups, who applied everything taught in the course to a real case study in a building project. The success of this activity is reflected in the opportunities of betterment identified, in the quality of the student’s work and in the results of the survey taken by all the participants anonymously.ResumenEl presente artículo tiene como objetivo describir las estrategias de enseñanza de la asignatura de pregrado “Seguridad y Salud en la Construcción” dictado en el programa de Ingeniería Civil de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, integrando producción, seguridad y salud mediante las herramientas y técnicas del Last Planner System. Se explican los objetivos y contenidos de la asignatura, así como los principios, herramientas, técnicas y prácticas de la filosofía Lean Construcción que complementan y hacen sinergia con la elaboración del Estudio de Seguridad y Salud, con la implementación del Plan de Seguridad y Salud, y con la OHSAS 18001:2007. Este artículo describe también la información obtenida en los trabajos colaborativos que desarrollaron grupalmente los estudiantes, quienes aplicaron lo aprendido en la asignatura a un caso de estudio real de un proyecto de edificación. El éxito de esta actividad de formación se refleja en las oportunidades de mejora identificadas, en la calidad de los trabajos presentados y en los resultados de la encuesta de opinión tomada a los participantes de forma anónima.
On the Analysis of Mixed-Index Time Fractional Differential Equation Systems
Authors: Burrage Kevin , Burrage Pamela , Turner Ian , Zeng Fanhai
Published: April 2018

In this paper we study the class of mixed-index time fractional differential equations in which different components of the problem have different time fractional derivatives on the left hand side. We prove a theorem on the solution of the linear system of equations, which collapses to the well-known Mittag-Leffler solution in the case the indices are the same, and also generalises the solution of the so-called linear sequential class of time fractional problems. We also investigate the asymptotic stability properties of this class of problems using Laplace transforms and show how Laplace transforms can be used to write solutions as linear combinations of generalisedMittag-Leffler functions in some cases. Finally we illustrate our results with some numerical simulations.
The Role of JMY in p53 Regulation.
Authors: Pezzella Francesco , Adighibe Omanma
Published: April 2018

Following an event damaging the DNA, p53 levels increases inducing cell cycle arrest or apoptosis. JMY protein is a transcription co-factor involved in p53 regulation. After a DNA damage, also JMY levels increase and, as this protein accumulates in the nucleus, it forms a complex with P300 and Strap1 which increases the ability of p53 to induce transcription of proteins triggering apoptosis but not cell cycle. Therefore, Increase levels of JMY “direct” p53 activity toward triggering apoptosis. JMY expression is also linked to increased motility as it downregulates the expression of adhesion molecules of the Cadherin family and induces actin nucleation, making the cell less adhesive and more mobile. According to the scenario this gene can therefore have both a suppressive or a tumour promoting activity.
Oyonite, Ag3Mn2Pb4Sb7As4S24, a New Member of the Lillianite Homologous Series from the Uchucchacua Polymetallic Deposit, Oyon District, Peru
Authors: Bindi Luca , Biagioni Cristian , Keutsch Frank
Published: April 2018

The new mineral species oyonite, ideally Ag3Mn2Pb4Sb7As4S24, has been discovered in the Uchucchacua polymetallic deposit, Oyon district, Catajambo, Lima Department, Peru, as very rare black metallic subhedral to anhedral crystals, up to 100 μm in length, associated with orpiment, tennantite/tetrahedrite, menchettiite, and other unnamed minerals of the system Pb-Ag-Sb-Mn-As-S, in calcite matrix. Its Vickers hardness (VHN100) is 137 kg/mm2 (range 132–147). In reflected light, oyonite is weakly to moderately bireflectant and weakly pleochroic from dark grey to a dark green. Internal reflections are absent. Reflectance values for the four COM wavelengths (Rmin, Rmax (%) (λ in nm)) are: 33.9, 40.2 (471.1); 32.5, 38.9 (548.3), 31.6, 38.0 (586.6); and 29.8, 36.5 (652.3). Electron microprobe analysis gave (in wt %, average of 5 spot analyses): Cu 0.76 (2), Ag 8.39 (10), Mn 3.02 (7), Pb 24.70 (25), As 9.54 (12), Sb 28.87 (21), S 24.30 (18), total 99.58 (23). On the basis of 20 cations per formula unit, the chemical formula of oyonite is Cu0.38Ag2.48Mn1.75Pb3.79Sb7.55As4.05S24.12. The main diffraction lines are (d in Å, hkl and relative intensity): 3.34 (-312; 40), 3.29 (-520; 100), 2.920 (-132; 40), 2.821 (-232; 70), 2.045 (004; 50). The crystal structure study revealed oyonite to be monoclinic, space group P21/n, with unit-cell parameters a = 19.1806 (18), b = 12.7755 (14), c = 8.1789 (10) Å, β = 90.471 (11)°, V = 2004.1 (4) Å3, Z = 2. The crystal structure was refined to a final R1 = 0.032 for 6272 independent reflections. Oyonite belongs to the Sb-rich members of the andorite homeotypic sub-series within the lillianite homologous series. The name oyonite is after the Oyon district, Lima Department, Peru, the district where the type locality (Uchucchacua mine) is located.
Evaluasi Kesesuaian Lahan untuk Tanaman Perkebunan di Wilayah Galela, Kabupaten Halmahera Utara, Propinsi Maluku Utara
Authors: Hartati Tri Mulya , Sunarminto Bambang Hendro , Nurudin Makruf
Published: April 2018

This study aims to determine land suitability class for of plantation crops, namely, coconut, clove, and cocoa in Galela region, North Halmahera, North Maluku. The determination of land suitability is determined by using the comparison method between the quality of the land on the condition of plant growth, the criteria using two methods, namely Simple Limitation Method (SLM) and Sys Criteria. The result showed the actual land suitability for coconut and clove using SLM system was obtained into two classes, S3 (marginally suitable) and N (unsuitable); whereas the potential land suitability was obtained into three classes i.e S2 (moderately suitable), S3 and N, for cocoa the actual and potential land suitability was obtained into classes N. While,  according to Sys Criteria, the actual land suitability for coconut and clove the obtained two classes i.e. S2 and S3, the potential land suitability for coconut into three classes i.e S1 (very suitable), S2, and S3, for clove into two classes S2, and S3, while for cocoa the actual and potential land suitability was obtained into classes S3. The generally, limiting factors in the cultivation of plantation crops in Galela region, North Halmahera, North Maluku include rooting media, nutrient retention, nutrient availability, erosion hazard, drainage, sodicity, and water availability. The supply of volcanic ash material from Mt. Dokuno positively affect the growth of plantation crops in Galela region. The approach method with Sys Criteria is well suited to determine the suitability of plantation land in the Galela region.
One size doesn’t fit all: rethinking approaches to continuing professional development in technology enhanced learning
Authors: Compton Martin , Almpanis Timos
Published: April 2018

Despite extensive investment, levels of enthusiasm for technology enhanced learning (TEL) are notoriously varied amongst the key stakeholders. A growing body of research shows that TEL is often expected by students and, when used effectively, has a positive impact on engagement and outcomes. Despite this, transmissive models of continuous professional development (CPD) that focus on the technology and systems over the pedagogic underpinnings can feel like a compliance mechanism ripe for resistance. We argue that a more effective approach utilises simpler, cloud based tools to highlight pedagogic approaches and that adaptations in the way CPD happens provide an environment within which exploration, utilisation and even transformation in practice can occur.