bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ethical problems at work in the opinion of employees of selected banks
Authors: Rogowski Robert
Published: May 2019

The paper presents ethical problems faced by the employees of selected banks in Poland. The theoretical section of the paper describes the codes of ethics in banking, especially those concerning the moral aspects of working in banking. The empirical part of the paper presents the results of research on the ethos of bank workers. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were carried out using a special Internet forum devoted to the banking sector. The study includes a content analysis of comments posted by the bank employees on the Internet forum.
MODEL PENDAMPINGAN PEMBIAYAAN MIKRO PADA MAHASISWA BERBASIS ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Authors: Aisyah Esy Nur
Published: May 2019

Increasing entrepreneurial spirit requires new breakthroughs. The aim is to increase entrepreneurial spirit to students in business establishments. The development of a microfinance mentoring model based on entrepreneurship can educate students to participate in reducing the number of poverty and unemployment. The purpose of this study was to design a microfinance mentoring model for entrepreneurship-based students at the El Dinar Finance House Laboratory. Financing assistance model uses matching programs to courses related to finance and business, for example, the business plan courses that are followed by students of entrepreneurial concentration and financing analysis courses followed by students of financial concentration. Lecturers in each courses coordinate with the laboratory team regarding real-time mentoring and evaluation of student practice. The assistance carried out by El-Dinar Finance House is 1) Monitor the mutation of the customer's bank account, 2) Monitor the repayment of installments, 3) visit the customer's business location to directly monitor the business operations and business development (financial statements), 4) monitor against the development of similar businesses through mass media or other media.

 
The specificities of organization of concurrent error detection systems for combinational circuits based on polynomial codes
Authors: Sapozhnikov Valeriy , Sapozhnikov Vladimir , Efanov Dmitriy , Abdullaev Ruslan
Published: May 2019

Objective: To study the speciﬁcities of polynomial codes application during the organization of concurrent error detection systems for combinational logic circuits of automation and computer engineering. Methods: The methods of information theory and coding, the theory of discrete devices and diagnostic engineering of discrete systems were applied. Results: The possibilities of using polynomial codes in the process of combinational logic circuits control organization were analyzed. Some essential properties, inherent in generator polynomials, which make it possible to synthesize self-checking circuits of concurrent error detection systems, were pointed out. Particularly, one of such essential properties is the presence of a constant term in a generator polynomial (otherwise, all the required test patterns are not generated for a complete check of a coding device). An example of concurrent error detection sys- tem implementation for a combinational circuit was given. Some experimental data on error detection in LGSynth’89 combinational benchmarks were described. Practical importance: The use of polynomial codes for combinational circuit control makes it possible to synthesize self-checking discrete devices of automation and computer engineering.
A Study on the Effect of the Outer Ring of Annular Cooling Fan on the Aerodynamic Performance
Authors: Shu Hengtao , Yin Zhihong , Shangguan Wenbin , Ahmed Waizuddin
Published: May 2019

We studied the effect of the structure parameters of engine annular cooling fan with outer ring on the aerodynamic performance by means of experiments and model simulation in fluent®. Firstly, based on the experiment, a computational model is developed to calculate and analyze the aerodynamic performance of the tested annular fan. The model is validated by comparing the test results with the calculated data. Besides, the aerodynamic performance differences between two types of fans (common fan without outer ring and annular fan with outer ring) are discussed. Based on the computational model, the relation between aerodynamic performance and the outer ring structure parameters are investigated. The results show that the relative parameter on the axial direction has great influence on the aerodynamic performance; while the effect of radial relative parameter is minor. In addition, the outer ring with arc chamfer structure in the downstream side can improve its static pressure efficiency effectively.
Ranking of Normality Tests—An Appraisal through Skewed Alternative Space
Authors: Islam Tanweer
Published: May 2019

In social & health sciences, many statistical procedures and estimation techniques rely on the underlying distributional assumption of normality of the data. Non-normality may lead to incorrect statistical inferences. This study evaluates the performance of selected normality tests on the stringency framework for the skewed alternative space. Stringency concept allows us to rank the tests uniquely. Bonett & Seier test (Tw) turns out to be the best statistics for slightly skewed alternatives and the Anderson-Darling (AD), Chen-Shapiro (CS), Shapiro-Wilk (W) and Bispo, Marques, & Pestana, (BCMR) statistics are the best choices for moderately skewed alternative distributions. Maximum loss of Jarque-Bera (JB) and its robust form (RJB), in terms of deviations from the power envelope, is greater than 50% even for large sample sizes which makes them less attractive in testing the hypothesis of normality against the moderately skewed alternatives. On balance, all selected normality tests except Tw and COIN performed exceptionally well against the highly skewed alternative space.
Empowering Chicago’s Youths as the Next Generation of Health Advocates
Authors: Heinert Sara , Kowalski Selina , Quasim Nasseef , Suarez Natalia , Hoek Terry Vanden
Published: May 2019

The CHAMPIONS NETWork summer program trains high school students to become health advocates in underserved Chicago, Illinois, communities. It provides a more innovative approach to traditional pipeline programs through the added responsibility of active health promotion. To determine whether student empowerment changed during the program, participants completed pre- and postassessments on health knowledge and self-efficacy. We found significant increases in student empowerment after the program compared with before, especially regarding the students’ abilities and experiences.
Pharmacogenomic Testing for Postoperative Pain Optimization Before Total Joint Arthroplasty
Authors: Awad Mohamed E. , Padela Muhammad Talha , Sayeed Zain , El-Othmani Mouhanad M. , Zekaj Mark , Darwiche Hussein F. , Saleh Khaled J.
Published: May 2019

» Pharmacogenomic testing, together with early detection of drug-drug interactions, drug-gene interactions, and drug-drug-gene interactions prior to initiating pain management, can improve the selection of optimal opioid medication, and can reduce adverse drug interactions and therapeutic failures.

» The ABCB1 gene and its variants influence pharmacodynamics by controlling plasma levels through limiting uptake or enhancing the clearance of commonly prescribed drugs.

» Orthopaedic surgeons should pay close attention to drug-gene interactions in patients with the GG allele of ABCB1 (rs1045642) when these patients are being treated with opioids and simvastatin simultaneously. They will require higher doses of fentanyl, methadone, morphine, or oxycodone to achieve an optimal 24-hour pain response as well as be at higher risk of statin-induced myopathy.

» Patients with the CC genotype of ABCB1 (rs2032582) polymorphism will require either alternatives to or higher dosages of tramadol to manage pain and rivaroxaban to achieve optimal venous thromboembolism prophylaxis following total joint arthroplasty.
How to Make Use of Facebook to Write Descriptive Texts?
Authors: Irmawati Dini Kurnia
Published: May 2019

This study involved the junior high school students and focused on the use of Facebook through process-genre based approach to help the students solve problems related to idea development and organization in writing descriptive texts. This study used collaborative classroom action research consisting of two cycles. The findings show that the use of Facebook equipped with the descriptive scaffold through process-genre based approach could improve their skills in writing descriptive texts. The publishing on wall application also improved the student’ motivation. The scores of the students’ writing products in terms of content, organization, vocabulary, grammar and mechanics improved significantly from preliminary study to Cycle 1 and from Cycle 1 to Cycle 2. It is recommended that Facebook can be used to teach other kinds of text types and on different grades and levels of education.
Upaya Peningkatan Hasil Belajar dan Motivasi Belajar Mahasiswa PGSD Universitas Jember Melalui Penerapan Pembelajaran Problem-Based Learning pada Mata Kuliah Konsep Dasar IPS
Authors: Rahayu Rahayu
Published: May 2019

This study aims to find out the application of learning problem base learning to improve social studies learning outcomes and student learning motivation in the Social Sciences Basic Concepts of Jember University. The research method uses a qualitative research paradigm with a classroom action research approach with the Kemmis and Mc Taggart spiral model with the flow of planning, action, observation and reflection carried out in cycle I and cycle II. Data collection techniques in research through interviews, observation, giving questionnaires, and tests. The results of the implementation of problem based learning learning activities in the first cycle were carried out with a percentage of 85%, and in the second cycle it was carried out with a percentage of 90%. Cognitive learning outcomes of students in the first cycle reached 80% with very good average scores above the KKM (minimum completeness criteria) set, and in cycle II with an average score reaching 100% with very good criteria. Learning motivation and cognitive learning outcomes of students in the basic concepts of social studies in the PGSD study program. Student learning motivation in the first cycle is very high and cycle II student learning motivation is very high after applying Problem based learning to the Basic Concepts of Social Sciences course.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Menganalisis Fenomena Sosial dengan Penerapan Model Problem Based Learning
Authors: Imron Ilmawati Fahmi , Aka Kukuh Andri
Published: May 2019

Conducted on the students of UN PGRI Kediri on IPS learning, found some obstacles in the practice of IPS learning that many students who play games, then when the lecturer asked questions about social phenomena in the surrounding community, students are less responsive to the problems that occur today. In learning the students do a little questioning about social phenomena, they just sit, shut up, listen and many are out of the classroom. Students' learning outcomes about social phenomena are also less satisfactory. Seen from some grades of student assignment, still at 52% or below KKM (70%). Observing the constraints, the researchers identified that the ability to analyze the social phenomenon of students on IPS learning is low, because the use of learning models that are less in accordance with the study materials of social phenomena, so that students are tired in learning and find difficulties in understanding the content and less able to analyze the causes, further impacts, and solutions of social phenomena presented by lecturers. Based on the above, the researcher intends to conduct classroom action research to improve the ability to analyze social phenomena by applying Problem Based Learning model (PBL)
Keefektifan Metode Role Play terhadap Keterampilan Berbicara Anak di Kelompok B PAUD Tunas Bangsa Kota Bima
Authors: Awalunisah Sita , Sugito Sugito
Published: May 2019

This study aims to reveal the effectiveness of role play method on the speaking skill of children in group B PAUD Tunas Bangsa Kota Bima. This research is a quasi experimental research, targeting children of group B in PAUD Tunas Bangsa, Bima Town. Research subjects were 40 children, consisted of 20 children as experimental group and 20 children as control group determined by purposive sampling technique. The experimental group was given treatment of role play method, while the control group was given conventional method. The instrument of data collection is an observation sheet. This research data obtained from the observation at the time before and after learning. The data obtained were then analyzed and tested by t-test statistic to see the difference between the experimental group and the control group. The result of the research there is significant and effectiveness from the role play method on children's speaking skill in group B PAUD Tunas Bangsa, Kota Bima. The significance value of 0.047 with an average difference of 8.3. The result shows that role play method influence to children's speaking skill in group B PAUD Tunas Bangsa Bima Town.
Dampak Status Sosial Ekonomi Orang Tua Terhadap Keterampilan Sosial Anak
Authors: Atika Aisyah Nur , Rasyid Harun
Published: May 2019

This research was conducted with the aim to analyze regression the influence of parental socioeconomic status on the social skills of 5-6 year olds in Malang Regency. This research was carried out in Kindergaten Karangploso District, Malang Regency. The time of the study was from March to April 2018. The data collection used Harry King's Nomograph method in determining the sample of the population. The total population of 645 with the standard error 5% with a multiplier factor of 1.195. The sample number was 200.1 rounded to 200 samples of the Harry King Nomograph method. Data analysis used the IBM SPSS 20 program. Based on the results of the study it was found there was a significant and positive influence on the parental socioeconomic status on the social skills of children aged 5-6 years in Malang Regency. The better and the higher of the parental socio-economic status, the higher the child's social skills. The implications of research results indicate that the parental socio-economic status can support children's development, so this can be used as a guide for parents to be able to give attention to their children both to the parents of low, middle and high. Governments, communities, teachers, and parents to collaborate and to encourage the spirit to the children.
The Effect of Using Research - based Learning Model in History Practicum in School Course
Authors: Tungkasamit Angkana
Published: May 2019

The purposes of this research were: 1) to study the effect of using the research based learning model for forth-year of social studies students in History Practicum In School course, and 2) to study the students’ satisfaction on research-based learning (RBL) in History Practicum In School Course. The Action Research activities was employed in the study. The research findings found that: 1) For the effect of using the research-based learning model for forth-year of social studies students in History Practicum in School course had two aspects: achievement and research skills. 2) For the students’ satisfaction in research-based learning (RBL), in overall, it was in “High” level. Considering each aspect, found that the students’ satisfaction in “Highest” level on the following aspects: Students have been clarified about the goals or objectives of the course. Students have many learning activities, from a variety of sources, both inside and outside the classroom. And from the comments found that most of them was satisfied that they had researched history in Laos.
Role Of Elementary School In Sport Development In Wonosobo Distric, Central Java
Authors: Jazuli Rodli
Published: May 2019

This study aims to analyze the development of wonosobo district sports which is seen from the role of elementary school. This research is included in the type of public policy analysis research with a qualitative research approach. Where data collection techniques use observation, interview, document study and policy analysis techniques using the exercise development program implementation index. The results showed that the index value was not so high, it showed that the role of physical education at the elementary school level in Wonososbo Regency had not been implemented well, of course because of the lack of active role of schools in increasing the hobby of exercising from an early age, this had an impact on the lack of sports human resources in the long run. The conclusion of this study is that Wonosobo Regency is still in the low category because the total human resource index of Wosnosobo Regency is still below the national index number.
Combined Effects of Wellbore Curvature, Connector, and Friction Force on Tubular Buckling Behaviors
Authors: Huang Wenjun , Gao Deli
Published: May 2019

A tubular buckling model is built, while considering the combined effects of wellbore curvature, tubular connector, and friction force. On the basis of certain assumptions, the expressions of critical helical–buckling loads are deduced with the equivalent beam–column model and energy method and the amendment factors of critical buckling loads because of relevant factors are obtained. The results from the new model are compared with those from previous models and experiments. The roles of relevant factors in tubular mechanical behaviors are discussed. It is indicated that wellbore curvature affects equivalent tubular–string weight, the connectors affect potential energy, and friction force leads to dissipative energy in the buckling–initiation process. Critical helical–buckling loads are most likely underestimated if the combined effects are not considered.
Identification of Smut Resistance in Wild Arachis Species and Its Introgression into Peanut Elite Lines
Authors: de Blas Francisco J. , Bressano Marina , Teich Ingrid , Balzarini Mónica G. , Arias Renee S. , Manifesto María M. , Costero Beatriz P. , Oddino Claudio , Soave Sara J. , Soave Juan A. , Buteler Mario I. , Massa Alicia N. , Seijo J. Guillermo
Published: May 2019

Peanut smut caused by Thecaphora frezii Carranza & Lindquist has been an issue for farmers and the peanut industry (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Argentina since the mid‐1990s. This disease causes pod malformation due to hypertrophy of seed tissues; in addition, colonized cells filled with teliospores give seeds a smutted mass appearance. Incidence may reach up to 52% in commercial plots, with up to 35% yield losses. Cultural management strategies and chemical treatment have not been effective; therefore, growing resistant varieties is likely to be the most effective control method for this disease. This study is aimed to identify sources of resistance in wild Arachis and to develop pre‐breeding materials for transferring the trait to cultivated peanut. After 3 yr of field trials using a randomized complete block design, the seven accessions of wild species assayed were resistant to smut. An amphidiploid [A. correntina (Burkart) Krapov. & W.C. Greg. × A. cardenasii Krapov. & W.C. Greg.] × A. batizocoi Krapov. & W.C. Greg.)4× was obtained and subsequently crossed with and experimental line of A. hypogaea for the development of a recombinant inbred line (RIL) population (89 lines). The RIL population showed a high phenotypic variability for resistance to peanut smut. The amphidiploid and 22 RILs were highly resistant, illustrating the effective transmission of resistance to peanut smut from the wild diploids into A. hypogaea. The development of RILs with resistance derived from wild species is a significant step towards the development of new peanut cultivars with different sources of resistance to peanut smut.
Treatment of autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Authors: Andreeva E. F. , Savenkova N. D.
Published: May 2019

The article reflects the genetic variants of polycystic kidney disease, describes the modern strategy for the treatment of polycystic kidney disease in children and adults. The authors present the results of clinical trials of vasopressin V2 receptor antagonists (tolvaptan, liksivaptan), a multi-kinase inhibitor (tezevatinib), somatostatin analogues (lankreotide, octreotide), statins (pravastatin), mTOR inhibitors (everolimus, sirolimus), metformin in patients with autosomal recessive and autosomal polycystic kidney disease. The authors discuss the factors determining the prognosis and outcome of these diseases.
Influence of pregnancy and birth factors on the development of acute kidney injury in premature infants
Authors: Aborin S. V. , Pechkurov D. V. , Koltsova N. S. , Tezikov Yu. V. , Lipatov I. S. , Azamatov A. R.
Published: May 2019

The Objective of this article is to assess the influence of the factors of pregnancy, childbirth and the early neonatal period on the development of acute kidney damage in premature newborns with very low and extremely low body weight. In addition, this disease significantly affects the prognosis and quality of life of the child. In addition, acute kidney damage significantly increases mortality among patients of the intensive care unit for newborns. There has been established a connection between acute hypoxia in childbirth, extremely low body weight at birth, intrauterine infection and III severity on the NTISS scale with the development of acute kidney damage in the early neonatal period. Early detection of this condition requires a comprehensive study of the mechanisms of its development and possible risk factors.
Risks of acts of terrorism and specific features of their estimation
Authors: Tikhomirov N. P. , Novikov A. V.
Published: May 2019

The article studies specific features of relatively new risks of declining the level of social and economic stability of states due to acts of terrorism and approaches to their estimation and prevention. Specificity of these risks are shown, which are connected with unlimited spheres of activity and methods of terrorists, vagueness of their reasoning and so on, which determines the high level of uncertainty in probability estimation, damages and other consequences of their activity. The structure of damages was systemized, within the frames of which direct and indirect damages in different fields of national economy and population of global community were identified. Estimation of such damaged which took place in different countries was provided. Unique characteristics of risks of terroristic attacks were given, which differ from other types of economic risks and predetermine the necessity to develop specific steps and strategies of their prevention. Key lines in the activity aimed at reducing risks of terroristic threats were discussed that stipulate disclosing basic factors promoting their appearance, estimation of conditions and trends in their development and elaboration of methods counteracting such threats. Legal basis of counteracting terrorism in the Russian Federation was considered that imply strengthening the role of state in the struggle against this phenomenon, for example by allocation of necessary finance resources directed to the development of accessible network of information, to the improvement of objects’ safeguarding, insurance protection of the population and other lines in anti-terrorist activity. The author discusses possible approaches to estimation of probability of terroristic attacks by using binary and multiple choice with regard to indicators showing conditions of their conducting.
Brain Tumor in Differential Diagnosis of Seizures in Puerperium: Case Report
Authors: Pezzali Luíza Guazzelli , Rostirolla Gabriela Francoes , Luiz Carina Bauer , Gomes Lúcio Brandão , Rivero Raquel Camara , Valério Edimárlei Gonsales , Vettorazzi Janete
Published: May 2019

Convulsive crisis is a transient disturbance of cerebral function, and the etiology of which may be manifold. Its clarification is essential for establishing adequate therapy and seizure control. In the pregnancy-puerperal cycle, eclampsia is the most common cause of it, but brain tumor, epilepsy and other disorders are part of the differential diagnosis. We report a case of seizure triggered by tumor in a primigest, 22 years old, at 38 weeks’ gestation with premature rupture of membranes. Cesarean section was performed due to non-reassuring fetal condition. On the second day of puerperium, she presented recurrent episodes of generalized tonic-clonic seizures and elevated blood pressure. She received magnesium sulfate for 24 hours and persisted with severe headache. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed an expansive lesion in the left frontoparietal region. The patient underwent intracranial microsurgery on the eighth day after cesarean section, with complete resection of the lesion and anatomopathological diagnosis of schwannoma. She went through good postoperative evolution, without neurological deficits, and stayed on phenobarbital, with no seizures until 6 months of follow-up. From the case we conclude that although the first diagnosis in pregnant or puerperal women with seizures should be eclampsia, there are other causes, such as brain tumor and Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES). Careful evaluation is required, especially in refractory cases and not responding to usual treatment.
Pediatric Dentists' Silver Diamine Fluoride Education, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Professional Behavior: A National Survey
Authors: Antonioni Mario B. , Fontana Margherita , Salzmann Larry B. , Inglehart Marita R.
Published: May 2019

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an inexpensive treatment for arresting cavitated carious lesions in a minimally invasive way. The aims of this study were to assess U.S. pediatric dentists' SDF educational experiences, knowledge, attitudes, and professional behavior and to explore the relationships among these constructs. For the cross‐sectional survey, recruitment emails were sent to all 6,230 members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). Responses were received from 582 members (response rate 9.34%). In the results, only 3% of the respondents reported having been well/very well educated about SDF in classroom settings in dental school and only 9.6% during their residency. Positive SDF professional development was reported frequently (education through publications 53%, online resources 41%, continuing education courses 38%). The majority knew much/very much about what SDF is used for in dentistry (77%), about treating caries in pediatric patients (80%), and which problems SDF use can have (62%). Their SDF attitudes were positive: SDF use was considered a good treatment alternative for restorations in children with behavioral problems (85%) and for patients who were medically fragile (85%) or had severe dental anxiety (81%). Among the respondents, 31% used SDF often/very often to arrest carious lesions in primary teeth, and 87% expected increased future SDF use. The more SDF professional education the respondents had, the more self‐reported knowledge they had (r=0.52; p<0.001), the more positive their SDF‐related attitudes (r=0.25; p<0.001), and the more likely they were to use SDF (r=0.37; p<0.001). These results suggest that expanded education about the proper use, benefits, and limitations of SDF is needed and is likely to increase pediatric dentists' SDF utilization.
Admission Criteria as Predictors of Student Success in a Dental Hygiene Program
Authors: Chow Ava K. , Milos Nadine C.
Published: May 2019

The aims of this study were to assess which prerequisites the dental hygiene faculty at the University of Alberta perceived as essential to success in the dental hygiene program and to determine if students' prerequisite grades and interview scores predicted their success in the program. Academic records of students admitted between 2004 and 2013 were examined in 2016 for prerequisite course grades, interview scores, and junior, senior, and cumulative grade point average (GPA). In addition, course instructors were surveyed about which prerequisites they deemed necessary for their particular subjects. The results showed that every prerequisite course was perceived as necessary at some point in the program. However, most prerequisite course grades were weak predictors of academic performance, with a moderate correlation between cumulative prerequisite GPA and the junior GPA and final cumulative GPA. The interview was also considered necessary for some preclinical and clinical courses. There was no correlation between interview scores and students' academic performance. These findings suggest that, although the interview and prerequisite GPA requirements filtered out unsuitable candidates, they did not predict which students would be successful in the program. More refined methods need to be devised to identify which students are most likely to succeed.
Expert Consensus on Growth and Development Curricula for Predoctoral and Advanced Education Orthodontic Programs
Authors: Ferrer Vesna‐Lea S. , Van Ness Christopher , Iwasaki Laura R. , Gadbury‐Amyot Cynthia C.
Published: May 2019

Dental students and orthodontic residents must demonstrate competence in various areas prior to graduation. However, the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) definition of competence is broad. The aims of this study were to obtain expert consensus on Growth and Development topics and subtopics in predoctoral and advanced education programs in orthodontics and to determine the level of cognition on the subtopics necessary to demonstrate learner competence. A modified Delphi method with a consensus threshold of 70% was used. In Round One, academic orthodontists who met the expert panel inclusion criteria were surveyed to determine whether a topic was necessary to the curricula. Round Two identified the subtopics under each topic and the level of cognition necessary to demonstrate learner competence using Bloom's taxonomy, which defines the ascending levels of remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create. Round Three involved analyses and interpretation of Round Two results. The academic orthodontists determined that six topics (n=24) and 29 subtopics (n=15) were necessary for Growth and Development curricula. For all subtopics, they determined the mean level of cognition for predoctoral education was understand; for advanced education, it was analyze. This consensus on Growth and Development curricular content suggests that these levels are necessary for a beginning dentist and a beginning orthodontist to be deemed competent. Findings from this study can serve to guide curricular development and instruction by using the identified learning objectives to build instructional and assessment measures.
Elements of Undergraduate Education Related to Students' Academic Performance in the First Year of Dental School
Authors: Sabato Emily H. , Perez Herminio L. , Jiang Shuying , Feldman Cecile A.
Published: May 2019

The aim of this study was to improve understanding of predictors of student success in dental school. A total of 178 student records from the Classes of 2015 and 2016 at a U.S. dental school were reviewed for this retrospective study. The records assessed included admissions files with such elements as scores on the Dental Admission Test (DAT), participation in a pipeline program, and undergraduate transcripts; academic records from the first term of dental school (class rank, course remediation, and withdrawal/dismissal from dental school); and National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part I results. The results showed that the DAT Perceptual Ability Test was positively related to performance in the first term of dental school (p=0.030). The DAT Academic Average (p<0.0001) and participation in a pipeline program (p=0.006) were found to be predictors of performance in the lower 25% of the class by end of first term rank. Taking organic chemistry in a summer term during undergraduate study was identified as a predictor variable for dismissal, withdrawal, or entry into a decompressed curriculum (p=0.025). Although this analysis found that traditional predictors of academic success in dental school were associated with strong academic performance in the study sample, it also provided a more complex assessment of factors that may be associated with students who struggle in the first year. As the vast majority of students in this sample successfully completed dental school, the results were not sought to inform admissions criteria, but rather to help academic and student affairs officers identify at‐risk students in order to offer timely intervention.
Spine Tumor Epidemiology in Patients who Underwent Orthopaedic Surgery
Authors: Zaborovsky N. S. , Ptashnikov D. A. , Topuzov E. E. , Levchenko E. V. , Mikhailov D. A. , Natalenko K. E.
Published: May 2019

Purpose of the study — to evaluate the frequency of spine tumors in patients who underwent orthopaedic treatment in a specialized hospital.Materials and methods. Ап patients treated in the Vreden Russian Research Institute of Traumatology and orthopedics (rniito) with spine tumor diagnosis were examined from 2000 till 2017. The data was obtained from medical histories. Patients’ distribution per gender, age, histological type and tumor location was evaluated.Results. 2023 patients were included into the study, where 1298 (64.3%) were female. Patients with secondary metastases prevailed (59% overall), including breast cancer (43.6%), renal carcinoma (18%) and lung cancer (10.7%). Among benign tumors (overall 18.7%) symptomatic hemangiomas prevailed (93.8%). Primary malignant tumors (total 10.2%) were represented mainly by multiple myeloma (54.2%) and plasmacytoma (14.6%). Intermediate tumors with local aggressive growth were observed rarely (overall 3.9%).Conclusion. Spine is affected mainly by secondary tumors, where metastases of breast, renal and lung cancer are observed most often. Benign symptomatic hemangiomas demonstrate a high prevalence. Primary malignant tumors are presented mainly by multiple myeloma. Other primary malignant tumors and tumors with local aggressive growth are observed rather rarely.
Comment to the Article „Classifications of Acetabular Defects: Do They Provide an Objective Evidence for Complexity of Revision Hip Joint Arthroplasty? (Critical Literature Review and Own Cases)“
Authors: Murylev V. Yu.
Published: May 2019

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Comment to the Article „Classifications of Acetabular Defects: Do They Provide an Objective Evidence for Complexity of Revision Hip Joint Arthroplasty? (Critical Literature Review and Own Cases)“
Authors: Safir O.
Published: May 2019

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Infection after Arthroscopic Cuff Tear Repair (Case Report)
Authors: Ryazantsev M. S. , Il’in D. O. , Magnitskaya N. E. , Afanas’yev A. P. , Logvinov A. N. , Frolov А. V. , Korolev A. V.
Published: May 2019

Septic shoulder arthritis following arthroscopic surgery is a rare complication, according to the literature it arises from 0.006% to 2,1% of cases. We report on a case of 58 y.o. Patient, admitted to our setting 10 days after arthroscopic intervention on the right shoulder joint in another hospital. Based on clinical, laboratory and instrumental assessment septic shoulder arthritis was diagnosed. Arthroscopic lavage and debridement surgery with bioabsorbable antibacterial agent implantation was performed. Long term follow-up in 6 months showed good results with full range of motion, absence of pain and elimination of infection.
Minimum One-Year Outcomes after Revision Hip Arthroplasty with Custome-Made Implants: Function, Quality of Life and Patients Satisfaction
Authors: Kovalenko A. N. , Tikhilov R. M. , Shubnykov I. I. , Bilyk S. S. , Denisov A. O. , Cherkasov M. A. , Ibragimov K. I.
Published: May 2019

Purposes of our study were to estimate clinical short-term results of custom acetabular implants using in revision hip arthroplasty, to determine bone ingrowth percentage in the custom implant 3d printed coverage, and to estimate the custom malposition influence on the clinical results.Materials and method. 30 patients were performed revision hip arthroplasty with using custom acetabular implants in 2016. Oxford hip score, life quality, expectation and satisfaction of patients were assessed in 12 months and more. Osteointegration was assessed with x-ray. Influence of malposition on clinical results was assessed with Pirson’s χ2.Results. Oxford Hip Scores were increased from mean 16.8 to 34.4 (p0.01). Life quality index EO-5D were increased from mean 0.315 to 0.651 (p0.01). Osteointegration was confirmed in 96% cases, component migration was in 1 case. The influence of malposition on clinical results in short-term follow-up was absent.Conclusion. The using of custom acetabular implants in revision hip arthroplasty improves hip function and life quality of patient. 3D printed custom implants coverage provides high percentage of inplants osteointegration, besides components malposiotion. Further followup requires for assessment long-term results.
Comment to the Article „«Ischemic» Distraction Regenerate: Interpretation, Definition, Problems and Solutions
Authors: Shchepkina E. A.
Published: May 2019

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Anatomical and Anthropometric Features of Bone Bodies Structures in Children with Idiopathic Scoliosis of Lenke III Type
Authors: Vissarionov S. V. , Kokushin D. N. , Filippova A. N. , Baindurashvili A. G. , Bart V. A. , Khusainov N. O.
Published: May 2019

Objective. Lenke III type spinal curvature occurs in 11% of all types of deformities in idiopathic scoliosis. Knowledge of the features of the structure of the bone structures throughout the main curve of the deformity allows you to properly plan the installation of transpedicular supporting elements during the operation and carry out a specific sequence of correcting manipulations in order to achieve the optimal result.Purpose. To study the anatomical and anthropometric features of the bone structures of the vertebrae in children with idiopathic scoliosis, type lenke III, using a navigation device.Materials and Methods. The study included 23 patients with S-type idiopathic scoliosis type III according to the classification of L. Lеnke aged 14 to 18 years, of which 22 are female patients and 1 male. All children carried out spinal X-rays in standard projections (direct and lateral), multislice computed tomography, according to msct in the navigation unit measured anatomical and anthropometric indicators, certain parameters and coefficients were calculated mathematically.Results. The following patterns were determined: pronounced asymmetry of both the width and height of the bases of the arches of the vertebrae along the concave and convex sides of the deformity in the thoracic spine and moderately pronounced structural changes in the bone structures in the lumbar spine. Strong direct correlations between the asymmetry coefficient of the base areas of the arcs and the asymmetry coefficients of the width and height of the base of the arcs, as well as a direct correlation between the values of the rotational value of the apical vertebra and the asymmetry coefficient of the base areas of the arcs in the thoracic region were revealed. In the lumbar spine, only a directly proportional relationship was found between the asymmetry coefficient of the areas of the bases of the arches of the vertebrae and the coefficient of asymmetry of the heights of the bases of the arcs of the vertebrae.Conclusion. Ап analysis of the anatomical and anthropometric parameters of the bony structures of the vertebrae in children with idiopathic scoliosis of the lenke III type has made it possible to identify certain features, to establish patterns and correlations that characterize this variant of deformity.
Osteoarthritis of the knee in the elderly: is knee replacement always justified?
Authors: Lychagin A. V. , Garkavi A. V. , Meshcheryakov V. A. , Kaykov V. S.
Published: May 2019

Osteoarthritis is a condition that mostly affects the elderly population and tends to be localized to the knee joint. At old age, active treatment options are limited by co-morbidities and a higher risk for surgical complications. Therefore, the search for strategies that could become a temporary alternative to knee replacement is a pressing concern. The aim of this study was to analyze how justifiable is total knee replacement in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis and to propose a less aggressive therapeutic alternative to this surgery. The study included 178 patients over 60 years of age with clinically established knee osteoarthritis who had been previously recommended knee replacement but chosen not to undergo it. The choice of a treatment strategy tested in the study was based on the original grading scale for the evaluation of the knee joint dislocation syndrome. The treatment consisted of therapeutic arthroscopy and intraarticular injections of hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The data were processed in Statistica 12. Data analysis revealed that 39.3% of the participants did not have compelling indications for knee replacement. The proposed combination therapy with intraarticular PRP injections and arthroscopy allowed all the patients to delay knee replacement for at least a year; unaided by arthroscopy, intraarticular injections worked well for only 40%.
PENGARUH KEYBOARD BONGKAR TERHADAP PERILAKU MENYIMPANG PADA KALANGAN REMAJA
Authors: Sisriyani Sisriyani , Andayani Trisni
Published: May 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui sejak kapan pertunjukan keyboard bongkar mulai muncul di desa Martebing Kecamatan Dolok Masihul; mengetahui perilaku menyimpang yang dilakukan remaja ketika menonton keyboard bongkar; mengetahui dampak yang muncul setelah adanya keyboard bongkar dikalangan remaja; dan menegtahui tanggapan masyarakat dengan adanya pertunjukan keyboard bongkar. Data dikumpulkan dan diperoleh dengan menggunakan teknik wawancara, melakukan observasi langsung di pertunjukan hiburan keyboard bongkar dengan observasi tanpa berperan serta (non participant observation), studi pustaka dilakukan untuk melengkapi hasil penelitian lapangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa hiburan keyboard bongkar sudah tidak diperbolehkan bermain di Desa Martebing. Namun di Desa yang berbatasan langsung dengan Desa Martebing masih diperbolehkan menjadikan hiburan keyboard bongkar pada hajatan seorang pemilik hajatan namun disertai beberapa pengawasan dari pemilik keyboard. Disaat hiburan keyboard ini berlangsung banyak para remaja yang melakukan kegiatan perilaku menyimpang seperti merokok, minum minuman keras, terlibat perkelahian, seks komersial, narkoba, kasus pencurian serta pacaran. Berdasarkan dari hasil penelitian maka penulis menyimpulkan bahwa pertunjukan hiburan keyboard dapat menimbulkan perilaku menyimpang pada para remaja yang melihatnya terutama pada point seks bebas.
Teknologi Global Positioning Sistem (GPS) Untuk Pelaporan Dan Penjemputan Sampah Berbasis Android
Authors: Bahri Saeful , Suhada Satia , Hudin Jamal Maulana
Published: May 2019

Teknolgi GPS merupakan salah satu teknologi navigasi yang memanfaatkan lebih dari 30 satelite yang mengorbit di 20.000 km diatas permukaan bumi, GPS telah banyak dimanfaatkan untuk berbagai keperluan seperti bidang militer bidang tranportasi dan beberapa bidang lainnya, pada penelitian ini teknologi GPS akan dimanfaatkan untuk menentukan sebuah lokasi tumpukan sampah. Sampah merupakan sebuah masalah di banyak negara didunia tidak terkecuali di Indonesia, sampah merupakan salah satu sumber penyakit jika dibiarkan begitu saja tanpa adanya penanganan, kebiasaan masyarakat dalam membuang sampah secara sembarangan, selain kesadaran dari masyarakat, salah satu yang mempengaruhi prilaku buang sampah sembarangan adalah keterbatasan akses terhadap petugas kebersihan, begitu juga masalah yang dialami oleh petugas kebersihan banyak titik sampah tidak diketahui dan dibiarkan begitu saja hal ini menyebabkan sampah semakin menumpuk, pemanfaatkan teknologi geo tagging pada Global Positiong system (GPS) dapat mempermudah masyarakat dalam pelaporan titik dimana sampah terkumpul yang tidak di ketahui oleh petugas sampah sebelumnya, sehingga petugas pengangkut sampah bisa dengan mudah menemukan titik penjemputan sampah, dengan adanya penandaan lokasi dan pengankutan sampah diharapakan adanya komunikasi aktif antara masyarakat dan petugas kebersihan sehingga tumpukan sampah di titik-titik yang tadinya sulit dijangkau menjadi bisa ditangani lebih cepat
WORKING PERFORMANCE OF STUDENT SPORT CENTER MANAGEMENT IN NORTH SUMATERA (A Correlation Study between Job Satisfaction and Management Knowledge and Working Performance of Student Sport Center Management in North Sumatera)
Authors: Ratno Puji , Fadli Zen
Published: May 2019

Abstract This current study was conducted to arrive at the scientific and accurate answer to decide whether there was correlation between Job Satisfaction and Management Knowledge and Working Performance of Student Sport Center Management, either working individually or collaboratively. Management team of Training and Development in Student Sport Center North Sumatera as many as 30 people were chosen as the subjects of this current study. This study was conducted on February-March 2012. This research used correlation approach technique in taking samples by using total sampling. It was concluded that: 1) There was a significant correlation between Job Satisfaction and Working  Performance of Training and Development Management of Student Sport Center North Sumatera, which resulted t-count = 5.20 > t-table = 1.70; 2) There was a significant correlation between Management Knowledge and Working Performance of Training and Development Management of Student Sport Center North Sumatera, which resulted t-count = 3.32> t-table = 1.70; and 3) There was a significant correlation between Job Satisfaction and Management Knowledge and  Performance of Training and Development Management of Student Sport Center North Sumatera, which resulted F-count =20.37 > F-table = 3.35. Key words: job satisfaction, management knowledge, performance
MULTICULTURAL COMPETENCE AND PERFORMANCE OF GOVERNMENT APPARATUS: THE EMPIRICAL STUDY IN LAMPUNG PROVINCE
Authors: Suyanto Suyanto , Hendri Nedi
Published: May 2019

AbstractThis study was Carried out to analyze the effects of multicultural competence models consisting of understanding, attitude and individual skill on the performance of government apparatus. The study applied a survey method with the survey subject of regent and municipal Civil Servants of Lampung Province. Samples determination was based on a purposive sampling technique. The study collected 127 respondents. Analysis on the Data used a Structural Equation Model (SEM) operated under AMOS application program. This empirical result proved a direct effect on understanding between attitude; attitude on skills; and skills on the performance of the government apparatus. The Study Also Showed an attitude and skills as mediation between understanding the indirect effect on the performance of the government apparatus. However, the direct effect on understanding between skills and attitudes on performance was insignificant. Finally, this result implies that multicultural understanding alone is not sufficient to Determine the performance of government apparatus, but it takes attitude and skills to respond in different cultural Contexts. Reviews these results might be used to develop a unified theory effects on multicultural competence.Keywords: competence, multicultural, performance.