bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of vitamin D supplementation on 25(OH)D levels and blood pressure in the elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Farapti Farapti , Fadilla Chusnul , Yogiswara Niwanda , Adriani Merryana
Published: July 2020

Background: Hypertension and vitamin D deficiency are prevalent among the elderly. This study evaluated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on changes in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and blood pressure (BP) in the elderly (age > 60 years).

Methods: Randomized controlled trials from electronic databases on the elderly taking oral vitamin D, until the end of March 2019, were selected. Two reviewers independently screened the literature on the basis of specific inclusion criteria. The primary outcomes were serum 25(OH)D level, systolic BP (SBP), and diastolic BP (DBP) changes.

Results: Our analysis revealed significant differences in serum 25(OH)D level changes between the vitamin D and control groups (mean difference [MD] = 13.84; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 10.21–17.47; P < 0.000). There were no significant differences in SBP and DBP changes between the vitamin D and control groups. Subgroup analysis revealed significant differences in SBP changes between the hypertensive and vitamin D-deficient subgroups (MD = –4.01; 95% CI = –7.45 to –0.57; P = 0.02 and MD = –1.91; 95% CI = –3.48 to –0.34; P = 0.02, respectively), and DBP changes only in the hypertensive subgroup (MD = –2.22; 95% CI = –4.1 to –0.34; P = 0.02).

Conclusions: Vitamin D supplementation significantly increases 25(OH)D levels and seems beneficial in lowering BP, specifically in the elderly with elevated BP and vitamin D deficiency.
Case Report: Cryptococcal meningitis in Hodgkin’s Lymphoma patient receiving brentuximab-vedotin therapy
Authors: Cunha Pereira Tatiana , Rb-Silva Rita , Félix Soares Rita , Domingues Nelson , Mariz José
Published: July 2020

Cryptococcus neoformans infections occur mostly in immunodeficient individuals, being the most common opportunistic fungi central nervous system (CNS) infection in HIV seropositive patients. Moreover, other conditions affecting host immunity, such as hematologic malignancies, organ transplantation and immunosuppressive drugs are implicated as risk factors.

The authors present a case of a 48-year-old male with Hodgkin Lymphoma for 26 years and submitted to several lines of treatment, diagnosed with cryptococcal meningitis while on therapy with brentuximab. The patient presented with positive cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) cryptococcal antigen plus positive blood cultures. He was put under induction antifungal treatment with liposomal amphotericin B and flucytosine, as well as corticotherapy with dexamethasone with headache improvement and a favorable clinical evolution.

There are no reported cases of cryptococcal meningoencephalitis under CD30-directed monoclonal antibody. Furthermore, this case illustrates the risk of Cryptococcus neoformans infection in immunocompromising conditions other than HIV, underlining the need of considering this differential diagnosis when physicians face an opportunist neuroinfection.
On a Personalized Educational System Oriented Towards Professional Self-Determination of Students in the Mainstream School
Authors: Muhametova Ol'ga
Published: July 2020

The article considers conditions of use professional orientation system personalized education system (PES) for the formation of professional identity in terms of secondarygeneral school. The article summarizes the practical experience of an individual-differentiated approach in the interaction of participants of a unified educational system in the field of professional self-determination with the inclusion of the family as a subject of PES. The author gives an example of a correlation analysis of the level of educational potential of family, level of readiness of classmen to professional self-determination and the extent to which career goals of graduates of general secondary school. Special attention is paid to designing a professionally-oriented PSV based on E.N. Stepanov's research on personalized education systems. The effectiveness of the implementation of a professionally-oriented personalized education system in the conditions of professional self-determination of classmen in general secondary school was experimentally tested and evaluated.
A questão indígena no Serviço Social: um debate necessário na profissão
Authors: Do Amaral Wagner Roberto , Bilar Jenifer Araujo Barroso
Published: July 2020

Este artigo intenciona refletir sobre os desafios em torno da (in)visibilidade da questão indígena no âmbito da produção acadêmica do Serviço Social e nos documentos publicizados por entidades representativas da profissão no Brasil. Agrega reflexões sobre a importância da questão indígena associada à questão étnico-racial, temáticas emergentes e progressivamente pautadas pela categoria profissional dos assistentes sociais brasileiros, enquanto componentes estruturantes da questão social no Brasil. O presente trabalho é resultado parcial de pesquisa realizada pelos autores por meio da análise de documentos produzidos por entidades representativas da categoria profissional e de artigos publicados em periódicos e anais de eventos acadêmicos na área de Serviço Social. Apesar dos avanços identificados pela recente inserção da questão indígena no âmbito da categoria profissional, constatou-se o reduzido numero de publicações acerca da questão indígena, sendo premente ampliar as reflexões acerca desta temática pela área do Serviço Social. Palavras-chave: povos indígenas; assistentes sociais indígenas; educação superior indígena; ações afirmativas.
Factors driving lungworm spread and the need for ongoing diagnosis and prevention
Authors: Wright Ian
Published: July 2020

National media campaigns in the face of increased geographic distribution has put Angiostrongylus vasorum at the forefront of the minds of both veterinary professionals and dog owners alike. Familiarity with this parasite is essential, given the potential severity of disease in infected dogs and its spread to parts of the country where it has not previously been routinely diagnosed. Veterinary nurses play an important role in educating the public and giving accurate preventative advice based on local geographic and lifestyle risk. It is important therefore that nurses understand factors that drive spread and increase exposure risk in pet dogs. This article considers these factors and prevention of angiostrongylosis.
Orthodontics at Times of National Emergency: Past and Current Crises Part 1: Past Crises and Lessons Learnt
Authors: Lee Tara V N , Fowler Peter V , Williams Julie C , Ellis Pamela , Atack Nikki E , Ireland Anthony J
Published: July 2020

This paper explores past natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina (USA), the Great East Japan and Christchurch (New Zealand) Earthquakes as well as the HIV and SARS pandemics and the impact they had on providing orthodontic services at the time of the crisis. It also addresses the lessons learnt during the process of recovery and the long-term changes made as a result to the provision of care.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: To provide a review of how orthodontics as a specialty survived past crises and to use the lessons learnt to navigate the current COVID-19 pandemic.
The South Wales Peer Review Group: A Case Study in Collaboration Part 1
Authors: Mhani Nizar , Fowler Peter , Lewis Benjamin , Chandler Carlen , Ulhaq Aman , Smith Christine , Williams Julie , Abela Stefan , Vithlani Upen
Published: July 2020

In this two-part article a novel case study is presented of how peer group collaboration, facilitated through digital technology, can be used to aid and facilitate the development of strategies for overcoming work-based challenges. Part 1 illustrates the importance of peer review in dentistry, introduces the inception of the South Wales Peer Review Group and explores the process of assembling the team of collaborators.

Part 2 explains how the various considerations were assessed, how the collaborative ideas evolved and what outcomes were agreed.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: During the COVID-19 pandemic, new strategies and protocols need to be developed to adhere to emerging and changing guidelines. The process of peer group collaboration is important for shaping the new service beyond the pandemic.
Ruh Sağlığı Çalışanı Adaylarının Toplumsal Cinsiyet Rolleri ve Çelişik Duygulu Cinsiyetçiliğe İlişkin Tutumları
Authors: KOÇYİĞİT Melike , MEŞE Gülgün
Published: July 2020

Bu araştırma, lisans düzeyinde öğrenim görmekte olan psikolojik danışman ve psikolog adaylarının toplumsal cinsiyet rolleri ve cinsiyetçiliğe ilişkin tutumlarını ortaya koymayı ve bu tutumların meslekî hizmetlerini nasıl etkileyeceğine ilişkin görüşlerini belirlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu karma desen araştırmasında veriler, 465 lisans öğrencisinden, Toplumsal Cinsiyet Rolleri Tutum Ölçeği ve Çelişik Duygulu Cinsiyetçilik ölçeği aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Nitel veriler yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme ile elde edilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde t testi ve içerik analizi kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlar, kadın ve erkek öğrencilerin, toplumsal cinsiyet rolleri ve çelişik duygulu cinsiyetçiliğe ilişkin tutumları arasındaki farklılığın anlamlı olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Psikoloji bölümü öğrencilerinin düşmanca cinsiyetçilik ve korumacı cinsiyetçilik puanlarının daha düşük olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Nitel veriler ise danışan/ruh sağlığı çalışanının cinsiyet tercihi, ruh sağlığı çalışanına ilişkin varsayımlar, danışana ilişkin varsayımlar, ruh sağlığı çalışanının müdahaleleri, ruh sağlığı çalışanının ihtiyaçları şeklinde temalandırılmıştır. Araştırmanın bulgularında, öğrencilerin cinsiyetçi tutumlarının azaltılmasına, eşitlikçi bir anlayış benimsemelerinin desteklenmesine, toplumsal cinsiyet eşitliği konusunda farkındalıklarını ve buna uygun becerilerini geliştirmelerine ihtiyaç duydukları görülmektedir.
Called to volunteer and stay longer: the significance of work calling for volunteering motivation and retention
Authors: Faletehan Aun Falestien , van Burg Elco , Thompson Neil Aaron , Wempe Johan
Published: July 2020

This article reviews the literature on non-profit volunteering to argue that the concept of ‘work calling’ is critical to broadening our understanding of volunteer motivation and retention. As an emerging concept, work calling is generally used to explain how individuals satisfy their calling by doing meaningful work. This concept is introduced to the issue of volunteer motivation and retention to detail why volunteers decide to join non-profit organisations and then willingly stay longer. Current theories explain volunteer motivation and retention by focusing on individual factors (commitment and job satisfaction) and organisational factors (management practices, volunteer tasks and organisational reputation). This article integrates work calling with these theories and thus contributes two important insights: (a) volunteers may choose to engage in meaningful work and, therefore, experience self-satisfaction and meaningful life by volunteering; and (b) work calling improves current theories of volunteering motivation and retention at both the individual and organisational levels.
Singular value decomposition approach to coherent averaging in digital holography
Authors: Park Samuel D. , Thurman Samuel T. , Lindle James R. , Watnik Abbie T. , Lebow Paul S. , Bratcher Andrew T.
Published: July 2020

We present a new approach to coherent averaging in digital holography
using singular value decomposition (SVD). Digital holography enables
the extraction of phase information from intensity measurements. For
this reason, SVD can be used to statistically determine the orthogonal
vectors that align the complex-valued measurements from multiple
frames and group common modes accounting for constant phase shift
terms. The SVD approach enables the separation of multiple signals,
which can be applied to remove undesired artifacts such as scatter in
retrieved images. The advantages of the SVD approach are demonstrated
here in experiments through fog-degraded holograms with spatially
incoherent and coherent scatter.
PT-symmetric phonon laser under gain saturation effect
Authors: Xie Yi Fei , Cao Zhen , He Bing , Lin Qing
Published: July 2020

As an analog of optical laser, phonon laser has potential applications in various areas. We study a type of phonon laser implemented by two coupled micro-cavities, one of which carries optical gain medium. The phonon laser operation is under a blue detuned external drive leading to dynamical instability. The saturation of the optical gain is considered, and its induced nonlinearity results in more complicated behaviors in stimulated phonon emission. To deal with such complex dynamics, we apply a composite numerical approach, in addition to a previously used dynamical approach, to the time evolution of the system. The workable phonon laser operation is found to be achievable by choosing the proper system parameters. Moreover, low threshold for the phonon laser operation is possible with the suitable coupling between the cavities and an optimum damping rate in one cavity.
The Inter-α-Trypsin Inhibitor Family: Versatile Molecules in Biology and Pathology
Authors: Lord Megan S. , Melrose James , Day Anthony J. , Whitelock John M.
Published: July 2020

Inter-α-trypsin inhibitor (IαI) family members are ancient and unique molecules that have evolved over several hundred million years of vertebrate evolution. IαI is a complex containing the proteoglycan bikunin to which heavy chain proteins are covalently attached to the chondroitin sulfate chain. Besides its matrix protective activity through protease inhibitory action, IαI family members interact with extracellular matrix molecules and most notably hyaluronan, inhibit complement, and provide cell regulatory functions. Recent evidence for the diverse roles of the IαI family in both biology and pathology is reviewed and gives insight into their pivotal roles in tissue homeostasis. In addition, the clinical uses of these molecules are explored, such as in the treatment of inflammatory conditions including sepsis and Kawasaki disease, which has recently been associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection in children:
Condições de higiene e ocorrência de episódios diarreicos em crianças menores de 5 anos residentes na Guatemala
Authors: Lourenço Ana Cláudia Vieira , Nogueira Helena
Published: July 2020

Este trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar o contributo das condições de higiene do agregado familiar e da salubridade da área de residência, avaliadas por índices compósitos especificamente desenvolvidos para este estudo, na ocorrência de quadros diarreicos em crianças residentes na Guatemala. Realizou-se um estudo ecológico com dados do Ministério da Saúde Pública e Assistência Social e Instituto Nacional de Estatistica. A relação entre a incidência de doença diarreica e os índices criados foi analisada através de coeficientes de correlação de Pearson e de regressões lineares. Em 2018, a incidência desta doença em menores de 5 anos era de 255.70 casos por 1000 crianças, observando-se um máximo de 382.61 casos, no departamento de San Marcos, e um  mínimo de 95.23 casos, no departamento de Guatemala. Os resultados revelam a existência de associações significativas entre a incidência de doença diarreica e os índices de salubridade do ambiente da área de residência, salubridade do ambiente domiciliar e higiene dos alimentos consumidos pelas famílias em contexto domiciliar. Os índices de potabilidade da água usada para beber em contexto domiciliar e de higiene pessoal não se mostraram associados à doença. Considerando-se individualmente cada uma das variáveis que compõem estes dois índices, apenas a percentagem de agregados familiares que usa instalações sanitárias compartilhadas revelou associação com a  ocorrência de diarreia. Conclui-se que para reduzir o fardo da doença diarreica é necessário implementar programas de educação para a saúde focados na higiene da habitação e espaço envolvente e na higiene alimentar, e de apoio ao saneamento básico.
LEGAL REGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN THE FIELD OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS
Authors: Kovalenko E.Y. , Shavandina O.A.
Published: July 2020

The article studies the national and international legal framework for regulating relations in thefield of physical culture and sports. It has been established that studying and taking into account positiveforeign experience in effectively regulating relations arising in the field of physical culture and sports, forimproving the norms of national sports law, including for codifying the sports legislation of Russia, is oneof the important reasons for the development of international cooperation of the Russian Federation withforeign countries. Another important reason is the need to harmonize and unify the national legislation ofRussia in the field of physical culture and sports with international law. The development of international cooperation between Russia and foreign countries and international organizations in the direction ofensuring national security is especially relevant in the context of exerting pressure on Russian athletes in thepast decade at sports competitions and events of various levels. It is concluded that Russia needs to developall areas of international cooperation, since physical culture and sport at the national and internationallevels is an important tool for ensuring the sustainable socio-economic development of countries, a tool forpersonal development of a person, a tool for intercultural, partnership and friendly development of interstatecommunication and serves as a powerful incentive to increase the competitiveness of each country in thecontext of globalization.
Not just nociception: regulation of postnatal neurogenesis by TRPV1
Authors: Lourenço Diogo , Soares Rita , Rodrigues Rui , Sebastião Ana , Xapelli Sara
Published: July 2020

The Endocannabinoid System has been shown to play a pivotal role in different neurogenic stages, namely in differentiation and maturation of postnatal neural stem/progenitor cells (NSPC) mainly via the activation of the classical cannabinoid receptors. Herein, we aimed at unravelling the role of cannabidivarin (CBDV), a non-psychotomimetic cannabinoid, with high affinity for the non-classical cannabinoid receptor vanilloid receptor 1 (TRPV1), on subventricular zone (SVZ) postnatal neurogenesis. NSPC proliferation, viability and differentiation were assessed via neurosphere assay from neonatal mice. NSPC were incubated for 2 or 7 days with CBDV and Capsaicin (TRPV1 agonist) according to the experimental protocol. Three groups were tested: 1) control (no drugs); 2) CBDV (100nM; 300nM; 1M); 3) Capsaicin (3M; 10M; 30M). We observed that CBDV promoted a significant increase in the number of proliferative cells, while capsaicin had only an effect at the lowest concentration. Moreover, CBDV was shown to protect cells from cell death while capsaicin decreased cell viability. Concerning oligodendroglial differentiation, Capsaicin promoted a decrease in the number of oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPC) when compared with the control condition, while OPC maturation into myelinating oligodendrocytes was impaired by CBDV and Capsaicin. Interestingly, both drugs seem to promote neuronal differentiation. These results show that while both TRPV1 agonists are able to promote neuronal differentiation in SVZ cultures, CBDV is also able to induce neural stem cell proliferation and promote cell viability. Taken together, this non-psychotomimetic cannabinoid is an interesting therapeutic approach for stem cell therapies for future brain repair strategies.
Boosting postnatal oligodendrogenesis in a mouse model of Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Mateus Joana , Alonso Gomes Marta , Soares Rita , Paulo Sara L , Chora Ângelo F , Sebastião Ana M , Xapelli Sara
Published: July 2020

Under Multiple Sclerosis pathological conditions, oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) present in the brain parenchyma or derived from subventricular zone neural stem cells (SVZ-NSCs) can differentiate into oligodendrocytes (OLs), which migrate and partially remyelinate the lesioned areas. Previous data from our group demonstrated that activation of adenosine A2A receptors (A2AR) modulated SVZ-NSCs oligodendroglial differentiation, both
in vitro and
in vivo under physiological conditions. Hence, we aimed at understanding the role of A2AR in adult oligodendrogenesis derived from SVZ-NSCs in an in vivo mouse model of MS. For this, the Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis (EAE) mouse model of MS was developed, and behavioural tests were performed to evaluate motor function. Cellular differentiation was assessed by immunohistochemistry assays for bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) colocalization with oligodendrocytic markers in brain regions of interest. Western blot and ELISA assays were used for myelin protein levels and inflammatory cytokine quantification. Our results for EAE model characterization showed that motor impairment is proportional to the score of the disease and cellular and molecular data showed an increase in the levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine TNFα (n=5, p<0.01). A significant increase in NG2+BrdU+ cells in the corpus callosum (CC) of EAE mice was observed (n=3, p<0.05), hinting at the migration of OPCs from the SVZ to the CC. Ongoing studies encompass the
in vivo modulation of A2AR and assessing its effect on EAE phenotype and adult oligodendrogenesis, ultimately unveiling the modulation of adult oligodendrogenesis derived from SVZ-NSCs by A2AR as a putative therapy for MS.
Avaliação da composição e da lixiviação de prata de películas radiográficas de uso odontológico
Authors: Costa Wilson , Cicilinski Alana Deduck , Andrade André Vitor Chaves
Published: July 2020

Na busca de diagnóstico ou no acompanhamemto de determinados procedimentos na área odontológica é comum o uso de radiografias, cujas películas são produzidas através da adição de um sal de prata numa gelatina depositada sobre uma lâmina de poliéster. O objetivo deste trabaho foi de avaliar a composição de películas radiográficas de uso odontológico (periapicais) através de difração de raios X (DRX), microscopia eletrônica de varredura de efeito de campo (FEG) e espectroscopia de energia dispersiva de raios X (EDS) e, determinar a concentração de prata via espectroscopia de absorção atômica nos extratos obtidos através da utilização método de Tessier. Através do EDS, verificou-se a presença de diversos elementos, sendo prata o mais abundante quando a película é submetida aos processos de revelação e fixação. Pela difração de raios X, detectou-se prata metálica nas películas reveladas e fixadas e, nos extratos obtidos através da utilização do método de Tessier, encontrou-se prata em concentrações acima daquelas permitidas em efluentes de acordo com a resolução CONAMA 430/11.
Transformações da sociedade contemporânea e alterações do meio ambiente: uma revisão bibliográfica
Authors: Damiano Marcelo , Vaz Glaucio Luiz , Martins Aline Ramos
Published: July 2020

Esse trabalho apresenta uma discussão teórica oriunda de uma revisão bibliográfica que teve como objetivo ressaltar o ponto de vista de diversos autores que abordassem a relação entre sociedade e natureza e as formas que as ações humanas alteram o meio natural. Retratando uma cronologia desde os primórdios da civilização até a contemporaneidade, sobre os impactos que a civilização tem infligido no meio ambiente, e as consequências geradas dessas ações. Foram realizadas pesquisas bibliográficas quantitativas e qualitativas envolvendo a temática, com a leitura de referenciais relevantes ao assunto, incluindo livros, periódicos e artigos científicos. Foi consenso entre os autores que o atual modelo de civilização representa principal fator de degradação ambiental da atualidade e sua frenética busca em satisfazer os desejos de uma sociedade capitalista. No entanto nos leva a refletir sobre a importância de ações individuais, que venham a mitigar o ciclo consumista e a importância do investimento educação ambiental como forma efetiva de mudanças de hábitos, visando uma sociedade mais sustentável e harmônica com o meio ambiente.
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Coil Embolization With Absorbable Gelatin Sponge Appears Superior to Traditional Cyanoacrylate Injection for the Treatment of Gastric Varices
Authors: Bazarbashi Ahmad Najdat , Wang Thomas J. , Jirapinyo Pichamol , Thompson Christopher C. , Ryou Marvin
Published: July 2020

INTRODUCTION:

Gastric variceal (GV) bleeding is a feared complication of cirrhosis. Traditional endoscopic treatment with cyanoacrylate (CYA) injection can be challenging. Alternatively, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided delivery of hemostatic coils has shown high therapeutic success without the complications profile of CYA alone. Our aim was to compare the clinical outcomes of EUS-guided coil embolization with endoscopic CYA injection for the treatment of GV.

METHODS:

We performed a matched cohort study using a prospective registry involving 2 tertiary centers. A total of 10 patients undergoing EUS-based coil therapy were matched in 1:3 fashion to 30 patients who underwent CYA injection. The matching criteria included type of GV, Charlson comorbidity index, and bleeding severity. Primary outcomes were technical success and complications. Secondary outcomes were rebleeding rates, reinterventions rates, total transfusion requirements, and time-to-event analysis (rebleeding, reintervention, and transfusion).

RESULTS:

Technical success was 100% for EUS coil therapy vs 96.7% for CYA injection (P = 1.0). Complication rates were 10% in the EUS coil group vs 20% in the CYA group; P = 0.65. At 9 months, no EUS coil patient had rebled compared with 38% of the CYA group. No EUS coil patient required blood transfusion for GV rebleed, whereas over 50% of CYA patients did. Ten percent of EUS coil patients required reintervention compared with 60% of CYA patients. The EUS coil group had superior time to reintervention, GV rebleed, and transfusions (all P < 0.05).

DISCUSSION:

Compared with CYA, EUS-guided coil injection appears superior for the treatment of GV and should be considered initial endoscopic treatment of choice in centers with interventional EUS expertise.
EVALUACIÓN ECONÓMICA Y FINANCIERA DE LA IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE UN BIODIGESTOR EN UN TAMBO DE LA CUENCA LECHERA SANTAFESINA
Authors: ROSTAGNO M. N. , CASTIGNANI M. I. , MANSILLA M. , ROSSLER N. , OSAN O.
Published: July 2020

El objetivo del trabajo es evaluar la factibilidad técnica y conveniencia económica de la instalación de un biodigestor para la obtención de biogás y biofertilizante como alternativa para el tratamiento de efluentes en un tambo de la cuenca lechera central santafesina, considerado como un caso de estudio. Se valora la contaminación generada actualmente a partir de los efluentes, situación sin proyecto, y se la compara con el beneficio proyectado a partir de las inversiones propuestas derivado del ahorro en compra de fertilizantes y de la generación de biogás. El proyecto es técnica, económica y financieramente factible para el caso analizado. El uso de biodigestores es una interesante alternativa para dar valor a los residuos orgánicos.
PRÁCTICAS PRODUCTIVAS DE LOS SISTEMAS FAMILIARES DE CRÍA CAPRINA EN LOS VALLES CALCHAQUIES (PAYOGASTA, SALTA)
Authors: SUÁREZ V. H. , MARTÍNEZ G. M. , OLMOS L. H. , ARAPA C.
Published: July 2020

Una encuesta transversal se llevó a cabo en 35 unidades productivas familiares (UPF) que criaban caprinos en el Municipio de Payogasta (Salta) con el objetivo de describir las prácticas productivas. Se recabaron datos del manejo, alimentación, reproducción y sanidad de los caprinos. Las UPF criaban en promedio 80,1±57,1 caprinos (sin contar cabritos). El biotipo predominante fue Anglo Nubian cruzados con Criollo. El sistema productivo fue extensivo con encierre nocturno y la alimentación se basaba en el pastoreo de los cerros, de alfalfa, rastrojos o residuos de cosecha. El 100% de las UPF practicaba el ordeñe manual destinado a elaborar quesos. En el 51,4% de las UPF el servicio era estacionado, mientras que en el resto continuo. En el 65,7 % de las UPF se desparasitaba rutinariamente. Aquellas UPF que estacionaban servicio y desparasitaban mostraron una tendencia a obtener mejores valores productivos. Estos resultados muestran limitantes productivas quecon prácticas sencillas sería posible incrementar la producción y elevar el bienestar de las familias.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY DAN KINERJA KEUANGAN BANK UMUM SYARIAH
Authors: Prasojo Prasojo , Hadinata Sofyan , Shalihin Muhammad Yusuf
Published: July 2020

This study aims to examine the influence of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on financial performance as measured by ROA, ROE, CAR and FDR as well as the control variable Size, Leverage and Age. The population in this study is an Islamic commercial bank that issued in the annual report consistently for the period of 2010-2015. Samples were selected by purposive judgment sampling criteria. Samples collected in this study consist of nine Islamic Banks that had registered at Bank Indonesia in 2015.
Penerapan Metode Field Trip untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Menulis Puisi pada Siswa Kelas V-B MIN Wonosari Gunungkidul
Authors: Widodo Muh
Published: July 2020

This study aims to determine the efforts to improve the poetry writing ability of VB graders in MIN Wonosari, Gunungkidul Regency by using the field trip method 2015/2016 academic year. This research is a classroom action research. The subjects of this study were all students of V-B MIN Wonosari Gunungkidul Regency, amounting to 21 students consisting of 8 male students and 13 female students. Classroom action research steps include the activities of planning, implementation, observation, testing, and documentation. The results of the study can be concluded that: (1) the use of field trip methods can improve students' poetry writing skills-average value in the V-B MIN Wonosari class in Kab. Gunungkidul in the pre-cycle was 49.52 with learning completeness 42.86% with sufficient criteria. After carrying out learning with the field trip method increased in the first cycle, the average value became 76.19, with learning completeness of 61.90%, including good criteria. In the second cycle, the average score became 76.72, with 80.95 learning completeness, including very good criteria. (2) There is an increase in the implementation of the learning process and students. From these data, it can be concluded that the application of field trip methods can improve the ability to write poetry in students of V-B MIN Wonosari class, Kab. Gunungkidul.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru PAI dalam Menyusun Proposal Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) melalui Coaching Terstruktur di Kabupaten Sleman
Authors: Widayati Heni Wahyu
Published: July 2020

This research aims to improve the competency of PAI teachers in the building in drafting the proposal of class action research in Sleman Regency through structured coaching. The subject of research is 9 teachers of junior high School from 3 sub-district, Kalasan Sub-district, Berbah subdistrict and Prambanan subdistrict. The research was conducted for 3 (three) months that may until July 2017, conducted with 2 (two) cycles. The results showed that the understanding of each component of the PTK proposal in cycle I 56.24 on cycle II increased to 83.6. The process assessment score of the 4 stage structured Coaching cycle I amounted to 40.97, on the II cycle increased to 86.8. The result of Cycle I poll is 64.7, in cycle II to 83.6. This demonstrates structured coaching can improve the competency and understanding of teachers in drafting PTK proposals.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Mengajar melalui Supervisi Akademik Model Lesson Study Bagi Guru PAI Gugus V Sekolah Dasar Kecamatan Godean
Authors: Mursiyam
Published: July 2020

The study aims to implement the academic supervision of the model lesson study to improve the ability of PAI teachers. This research uses collaborative methods involving researchers and supervisors. The subject of research is GPAI construction of the group V UPT Yandik Godean Sleman in Lesson 2019/2020. This research is an action study that implemented twice the cycle of the Kemmis and Taggart models. Each cycle includes four stages: planning, implementation, observation and reflection. Data analysis methods using qualitative analysis. The results showed an increase in teaching quality, at a cycle I with an average value of 76.4 increased to 86.3 very good qualifications, the value of the implementation of academic supervision from 85 to 92.5, the average outcome of the test post value increased from the 73.0 value with sufficient qualifications to be 78.2 with good qualifications. The study concluded that the implementation of the Academic supervision model lesson study can improve the teaching ability of PAI teachers V-Group, Yandik Godean, Sleman in Lesson 2019/2020.
Free Inquiry Methods: Upaya Meningkatkan Kreativitas dan Minat Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Sejarah Indonesia di SMA Negeri 1 Gondang, Bojonegoro
Authors: Hilal Nur Fuadi
Published: July 2020

This research aims to improve the creativity and interest of learning students of SMA Negeri 1 Gondang, Bojonegoro, school year 2019/2020. Learning activities using the Free Inquiry method is devoted to the subjects of Indonesian history on the material acculturation of Hindu-Buddhist culture and local culture in Indonesia in grade X students IPS-2. This research uses the method of research actions in two cycles, with qualitative descriptive data analysis. The results showed that the implementation of the free inquiry method can improve the student's creativity and spirit in learning the history and culture of Indonesia in realizing the religious moderation attitude.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Guru Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Arab dalam Membuat Media Pembelajaran melalui Workshop pada Madrasah Binaan di Kec. Samigaluh Kulon Progo
Authors: Abdul Hamid Tarwaca
Published: July 2020

Professional teachers have four components as described in UU No. 19 year 2003 about teachers and lecturers. One of them is pedagogic competence that demands teachers to be able to perform the learning well. Learning can be done well if the teacher can plan/design the learning systematically and carefully. One component that needs to get noticed in learning planning is the selection of appropriate learning media. PTKp aims to test the ability of teachers in the creation of learning media to improve the competence of teachers in Arabic subjects in the sub-districts Samigaluh. The study was conducted in two cycles. The main cycle of media creations is learning Arabic and its use in learning. The results showed that the implementation of a learning media making workshop was very effective to improve teachers' ability in Arabic language learning. Furthermore, that this workshop continues to be developed in the madrasah need attention and cost assistance from the madrasah and or the ministry of religious district Kulon Progo.
Strategi Peer Lessons dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Pelajaran Matematika di Kelas IV MI Negeri 1 Yogyakarta
Authors: Erni Yuliati
Published: July 2020

This research aims to improve students' learning outcomes with the implementation of Peer Lesson strategy for MIN 1 Yogyakarta students. This research uses the method of research actions carried out in two cycles, covering the planning, implementation, observation and reflection phases. The results showed that students' study results on an average I cycle of 69.3 increased to 78.9 in cycle II. The results of each cycle showed an increase in understanding the subject matter, in line with the development of activity and cooperation in the group. The average daily replay value has also increased with the average daily return of class from 71.2 to 79.42 after the implementation of Peer Lessons strategy. The implementation of Peer Lessons strategy can improve student learning outcomes.
Branding of Tourist Destinations
Authors: SHUTAIEVA Elena , POBIRCHENKO Viktoriya , KARLOVA Anna , POLYUKHOVICH Elena
Published: July 2020

The objective necessity of an integrated approach to destination branding as a process of creating and managing a brand is substantiated. It is shown that the need to develop a strong and successful brand that enhances the image of a tourist destination is associated with fundamental changes in the nature of consumer behavior, due to the fact that for a potential tourist, choosing a vacation destination today is not only an indicator of lifestyle but also a certain status value.

A cognitive analysis of the definitions of the concept of ''tourist destination brand" allowed formulating the authors' definition. According to the authors, a tourist destination brand is a combination of unique qualities, persistent universal values, reflecting the authenticity, unique and original consumer characteristics of this territory and community, which are widely known, gaining public recognition and enjoying stable tourist demand, contributing to the formation of preferences of this territory over others in a situation of choice.

As a research method, modeling was used. Theoretically, it became possible to clarify the essence of the concept of "tourist destination brand" and systematically comprehend the technology of tourist branding by building the authors' model of the brand of tourist destinations.

The authors of the article present the brand as the most important way to implement the competitive advantages of the territory, an instrument of competitiveness, differentiation, and uniqueness. Brands of tourist destinations are designed to emphasize the high quality of services not only in tourism and hospitality, restaurant business, but also in the use of public spaces.
Effectiveness of Destination Branding. The Example of National Tourism Organizations
Authors: MARCZAK Mirosław , BORZYSZKOWSKI Jacek
Published: July 2020

Branding is considered to be the most effective way to improve the quality of operations undertaken in numerous sectors of economy. It also plays an important role in creating images of many tourist destinations. National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) are responsible for that task in particular countries. The main aim of the article is an attempt at providing a simplified evaluation of effectiveness related to operations (or operation fields) undertaken by NTOs in the process of brand management at the national level, especially activities undertaken in favor of brand development. The main effectiveness measure is a medium-term rate of the change in the number of tourist visits in countries where the analyzed NTOs were operating in the years of 2007-2017. The analysis includes 81 organizations. The basic tool applied for the research is a questionnaire form and the whole process of data collection, data verification and the comparative statistical analysis is completed in six stages. The research indicates the significant role of branding among the operations undertaken by the analyzed organization. It also indicates the fact that branding is an efficient and indispensable element in the process of destination brand management at the national level. The results of the research confirm the fact that the analyzed organizations consider branding as one of their most effective activities aimed at encouraging the highest number of foreign tourists to visit their countries.
Digital Marketing Tools or e-WOM? Tourists Motivation to Enjoy the Charm of Blue Fire on Ijen Crater Ecotourism
Authors: SURYANINGSIH Ika Barokah , WULANDARI Gusti Ayu , NUGRAHA Kristian Suhartadi Widi , PARAMITA Cempaka , YURI Queen Islam Brilliant
Published: July 2020

The most significant contributor to foreign exchange in Indonesia besides oil and gas is tourism. One of the regencies in Indonesia that has tourism potential is the Banyuwangi Regency. Almost all regions in Banyuwangi have beautiful natural charm in the form of mountains, beaches and forests. The existence of cultural diversity and traditional customs also makes Banyuwangi as a potential district in terms of tourism. This research was conducted in the Ijen Crater tour because it is a natural tourist destination that is most sought after and attractive to potential tourists. In 2016, 30% of foreign tourists visiting Banyuwangi visited Ijen Crater. At this time, most of the world community can not be separated from the use of social media. Therefore, the application of digital marketing and the selection of the right digital marketing tools can increase the number of tourist visits. Management of digital marketing and selection of useful digital marketing tools will form a positive Word of mouth (WOM). When WOM is positive, it is possible to increase the motivation of tourists to visit.
Health Medical Tourism: The Present and the Future
Authors: OSADCHUK Mikhail A. , OSADCHUK Alexey M. , SOLODENKOVA Karina S. , TRUSHIN Maxim V.
Published: July 2020

Development of intergovernmental policy on health tourism is cross-industrial, with medical services acting as a promoting factor. Health tourism ideology is based on interconnection between the natural environment, transport availability, healthcare system and people. During health tourism travels people get in close contact with the environment in order to feel physical and psychological comfort without direct medical treatment. Health tourism is supposed to become the basis for alternative therapy and remain progressive. Meanwhile, dominating cultural aspects must provide competitive advantages related to non-clinical factors. Satisfactory health tourism can be achieved only with the help of a team of specialists having certain experience in both clinical and non-clinical healthcare.
Economic and Legal Aspects of Regulating the Tourism Industry
Authors: DMITRIEVA Olga Vladimirovna , ISAEVA Olga Gennadievna , KUBLASHVILI Oxana Vyacheslavovna , FROLOVA Victoria Borisovna , KONOVALOVA Alla Borisovna
Published: July 2020

The article deals with the economic and legal aspects of regulating the tourism industry. It is established that a strategy of profitable and effective activities should be carried out at the level of the travel agency, while the policy, which would include methods of planning and coordination of the entire travel industry, should be performed at the level of the individual region. It is proved that the regional community should be involved in tourism development. The authors reveal that the specificity of tourist services is related to the features of tourist demand, which is not uniform because of the impalpability and nonpreservation of the tourist product. This makes it difficult for managers of a travel company to convince each consumer about the feasibility of purchasing a travel service. It is determined that despite the tourism industry is regulated legally, however, its constituent sources often come into conflict with each other, creating legal conflicts, whose solution is unfairly ignored by the legislative bodies.
Contemporary Conditions for Tourism Sector Transnationalization
Authors: USHAKOV Denis , TSYPKO Victoria V. , OREHOWSKYI Vadym O. , VASYLCHUK Volodymyr M. , KAN Den Sik
Published: July 2020

Dynamics of the contemporary stage in transnationalization of tourism and hospitality sectors is predetermined by the specificity of sector’s overall development, its placement in one of the four stages of the sector’s consolidation process which, in its turn, predetermines the national tourism’s capacities to implement efficient strategies of expansion onto foreign markets as well as the rate of tourism sector’s attractiveness for potential foreign investors. The article considers the organizational peculiarities of international M&A processes in the tourism sector and analyzes the instruments used in assessment of their economic efficiency. Different platforms used for mergers and acquisitions in tourist services are discussed. Also, consolidation of tourism industries from different countries is studied as the factor influencing the sectoral dynamics of transnationalization processes.
Digital three-dimensional architectural survey of traditional Bulgarian houses - Architectural BIM from point cloud survey data
Authors: Ivanov Kliment
Published: July 2020

Nowadays the technology is often ahead of its implementation in the practice. Two novel technologies have affected the field of conservation and documentation of cultural and historic heritage and await their proper mutual integration. They are the 3D photogrammetric surveying and the Building Information Modelling (BIM). This research proposes a methodology for producing a complete and precise 3D Building Information Model from a point cloud, obtained via a 3D photogrammetric survey. An existing traditional house in Bulgaria is used as a case study. The aims were to optimise the process and to minimise the large number of software, used in the conventional workflow. They were achieved using only one application - ArchiCAD version 22. The complete BIM was later used for producing 3D artistic visualisations and for an interactive 3D web presentation. This paper describes the methodology and the software needed, discussing the techniques and the results.
Europejskie dylematy na XXI wiek: między chaosem a ładem międzynarodowym
Authors: Łoś-Nowak Teresa
Published: July 2020

Autorka tekstu koncentruje, zwraca uwagę Czytelnika na problemie fundamentalnym dla kondycji Europy i stanu bezpieczeństwa świata XXI wieku, w którym mechanizmy – do niedawna stabilizujące relacje międzynarodowe na różnych poziomach systemu międzynarodowego – zostały rozregulowane. Swoista „apolarność” systemu międzynarodowego z jakim jesteśmy konfrontowani niepokoi, rodzi pytania i dylematy co do przyszłości, kierunków zmian i mechanizmów potrzebnych do „poradzenia” sobie z rzeczywistością radykalnie różną od tej w jakiej przynajmniej od półwiecza – z lepszym lub gorszym bilansem strat i zysków – zwykliśmy funkcjonować.

Wysoki stopień niepewności co do kierunków zmian, zasad jakie w tej niepewnej i niedookreślonej rzeczywistości zdominują myślenie o bezpieczeństwie i stabilizacji, o ładzie międzynarodowym wymusza pytania o kształt ładu światowego, jego możliwe projekcje oraz dylematy z jakimi trzeba się zmierzyć, aby jego ostateczny kształt stanowił silne „oparcie” dla bezpieczeństwa europejskiego. Na dzisiaj takiego projektu nie ma, podobnie jak uderzający jest brak wizji ładu, który odzwierciedlałby „adekwatne” oczekiwania, marzenia i racje Europy oraz innych regionów świata, ich mieszkańców, elit politycznych.

Przyjmuję hipotetycznie, iż „ład”/„porządek” europejski w jakim tkwi kontynent jawi się bardziej jako oksymoron, w rodzaju „nieuporządkowanego” porządku europejskiego, „chaotycznego ładu” lub – co wydaje się brzmieć nieco optymistyczniej – „stan” przed uporządkowaniem elementów świata. Jest to jednak wciąż nośnik rozwiązań bardziej zorientowanych do wnętrza kontynentu i jego „wątpliwej” spójności aniżeli do systemu międzynarodowego. Co więcej proponowane rozwiązania zdają się trwać „…w zawieszeniu między przeszłością, którą pragnie przezwyciężyć, a przyszłością której jeszcze nie zdefiniowała” (Kissinger, 2016, s. 95).

Przekroczenie tego progu jest niezbędne. Wymaga jednak, aby Europejczycy odpowiedzieli sobie na ponadczasowe pytanie: „ile jedności jest potrzebne i jak dużą różnorodność kulturowo-cywilizacyjną jest w stanie zaakceptować (tolerować) społeczność międzynarodowa (i rządy), aby porozumienie zapewniające pokój na kolejne stulecia przestało być efemerydą” (Kissinger, 2016, s. 95).

Elementem ważnym w zaprezentowanej narracji jest próba uporządkowania istoty i sensu pojęciowego takich konstrukcji jak „ład”, „porządek”, „chaos”, semiotycznie nieostrych a przez to wieloznacznych. To istotny zabieg analityczny. Czytelne i kluczowe dla wywodu pojęcia konkretyzują przedmiot badań, treść badanych zjawisk i procesów oraz ich funkcje, a przez to umożliwiają budowanie rozwiązań, które łączą różne racje, interesy, oczekiwania.