bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
HUMANISTIC APPROACH TO PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AND ITS IMPACTS IN CHARACTER EDUCATION STRENGTHENING
Authors: Effendi Yulius Rustan
Published: May 2020

Purpose of the study: This paper aims to describe the basic reasons behind the application of the principal's humanisticapproach, and the steps of the principal's humanistic approach to optimizing character education strengthening programs.Methodology: This research uses a qualitative approach, case study design. Data collection is done through in-depthinterviews, participant observation, and study documentation to achieve research objectives.Main Findings: Research findings reveal that personal excellence (integrity, wholeness, and authenticity) and thehumanistic spirituality of inspirational figures inspire the principal's humanistic approach. In addition, the application of the principal's humanistic approach has a significant impact on optimizing the implementation of character education strengthening in schools and successfully forming the character of students.Applications of this study: This study can be useful for principals in the education department of Malang City, EastJava, Indonesia, to use a humanistic approach model in carrying out leadership roles, because it has been proveneffective in optimizing the implementation of optimizing character education strengthening programs in schools.Novelty/Originality of this study: The principal's role is to create a "humane" school environment through harmonious relationships, respecting subordinates as human beings, tolerant and non-discriminatory, giving examples of good behavior to subordinates based on self-excellence and imitating the spirituality of inspirational figures, so that good characters are formed in the teachers and students at school.
“Analisis Presensi Yhwh Dalam Perjanjian Digunung Sinai Dan Penerapannya Di Masa Kini Keluaran 19:1-25”
Authors: Fitriani Riska , Buulolo Karima , Purba Novi Aling , Sukmana Nehemia Rosa
Published: May 2020

Peristiwa yang terjadi di keluarnya bangsa Israel dari Mesir merupakan suatu model penebusan perjanjian lama oleh Yahweh, Perjanjian di Sinai adalah perjanjian yang diikat oleh Allah terhadap bangsa Israel. Perjanjian ini sifatnya adalah mengikat bukan kepada seorang pribadi yaitu Musa, melainkan kepada satu umat yaitu bangsa Israel, Tuhan menaruh standar kepada setiap manusia dengan memberikan Taurat dan bagaimana hukum taurat yang sudah ada pada masa perjanjian lama dapat diperbaharui di masa perjanjian baru dengan cara menjadikan perintah-perintah sebagai peringatan yang harus diingat bahwa perintah itu ada dan dilakukan dengan berbarengan bersama iman kita kepada Yesus sang juruslamat yang sudah menebus setiap umat-Nya, tidak menghilangkan esensi taurat itu sendiri namun tidak memposisikan taurat sebagai kunci utama keselamatan (perbuatan) seperti yang orang farisi lakukan, namun mencoba mengail ajaran yang telah Yesus sampaikan mengenai perbuatan dan iman harus seimbang sama-sama dilakukan. Bagaimana juga sikap gereja-gereja untuk memberlakukan sikap atau moral setiap jemaat tetap terus bertumbuh dan berdampak untuk membangun suatu komunitas gereja yang benar-benar tepat dalam tuntutan zaman semakin maju. Akhir kata dengan kedatangan Yesus menyelamatkan menebus uamt-Nya, demikian lah Ia menyatakan kesepuluh taurat itu akan berlaku hingga tiba waktunya
tugas pert 11 sinta
Authors: amelia sinta
Published: May 2020

This article was made with the aim of finding out what is meant by the administration of school relations with the community, what is the process, how are the principles and techniques in this administration, and what is the role of each school personnel in the administration of school and community relations. This article was made by reading literature from various media. so that it can be concluded that in education, the relationship between the school and the community is very important in helping the advancement of the education system
COVID-19 and HIV pandemic response: measuring testing, tracing, and treatment outcomes for both pandemics
Authors: Granich Reuben , Finver Julia S , Gupta Somya
Published: May 2020

AbstractBackgroundAs of May 14th, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused 4,444,670 confirmed illnesses and claimed over 302,493 deaths worldwide. The experience of well-resourced countries including China, United States, Italy and France, illustrates that COVID-19 threatens to overwhelm even the best-resourced health systems. Interventions have focused on social distancing including isolation and quarantine with some countries effectively using testing and contract tracing. Methods:Data analyses used UNAIDS testing and treatment data or HIV among the 31 countries with the highest HIV burden (85% of global HIV burden). Additional HIV data was sourced directly from official websites. Economic status was determined using World Bank data. COVID-19 data are from the Worldmeters site.ResultsHigher HIV viral suppression in the 26 countries with 2018 GDP per capita of more than USD 20,000 and more than 3,000 people living with HIV was, on average, associated with lower COVID testing and higher COVID-19 death rates. Comparing the high-income countries HIV treatment coverage and COVID testing capacity showed no relation in the rankings. This is likely due to many factors including the phase of the national COVID-19 epidemic, ability to provide tests, and health care system access and quality. Among the high-income countries, there is a weak and negative correlation between COVID tests per case detected and deaths per 1,000 COVID casesConclusionWhile the HIV has many differences, people engaged in the HIV and COVID-19 responses can share lessons learned about how to address the major challenge of testing and treating millions of people to address these ongoing major pandemics.
A brief review on the use of cannabis as a treatment option for local inflammation in peripheral tissue01
Authors: Muungo Lungwani
Published: May 2020

Inflammation is a complex process which, ideally, comes about as a “mop up’ response to cell injury. Ithowever occasionally results in undesired effects that should otherwise be prevented or resolvedspeedily. There are available numerous medicines with varied modes of administration commerciallyavailable for the management of inflammation. With the growing evidence of cannabis’ therapeuticeffects, its anti-inflammatory properties being one of them, debates among proponents and opponents ofcannabis use are ever growing. These debates are centered on the undesired central effects of some of theplants secondary metabolites an argument that can be moderated by using the plant in a manner thatsteers clear of these effects. Effective topical formulations could very well be one avenue through whichnature can be allowed to heal with minimal negative repercussions.
HyPyP: a Hyperscanning Python Pipeline for inter-brain connectivity analysis
Authors: Ayrolles Anaël , Brun Florence , Chen Phoebe , Djalovski Amir , Beauxis Yann , Delorme Richard , Bourgeron Thomas , Dikker Suzanne , Dumas Guillaume
Published: May 2020

The bulk of social neuroscience takes a ‘stimulus-brain’ approach, typically comparing brain responses to different types of social stimuli, but most of the time in the absence of true social interaction. Over the last two decades, a growing number of researchers have adopted a ‘brain-to-brain’ approach, exploring similarities between brain patterns across participants as a novel way to gain insight into the social brain. This methodological shift has facilitated the introduction of naturalistic social stimuli into the study design (e.g., movies), and, crucially, has spurred the development of new tools to directly study social interaction, both in controlled experimental settings and in more ecologically valid environments. Specifically, hyperscanning setups, which allow the simultaneous recording of brain activity from two or more individuals during social tasks has gained popularity in recent years. However, currently there is no agreed-upon approach to carry out such inter-brain connectivity analysis, resulting in a scattered landscape of analysis techniques. To accommodate a growing demand to standardize analysis approaches in this fast-growing research field, we have developed HyPyP, a comprehensive and easy open-source software package that allows (social) neuroscientists to carry-out and to interpret inter-brain connectivity analyses.
The Durable Differential Deterrent Effects of Strict Photo Identification Laws
Authors: Grimmer Justin , Yoder Jesse
Published: May 2020

An increasing number of states have adopted laws that require voters to show photo identification to vote. We show that the differential effect of the laws on turnout among those who lack ID persists even after the laws are repealed. We leverage administrative data from North Carolina and a photo ID law in effect for a primary, but not the sub- sequent general, election. Using exact matching and a difference-in-differences design, we show that for the 3% of voters who lack ID in North Carolina, the ID law caused a 0.7 percentage point turnout decrease in the 2016 primary election relative to those with ID. After the law was suspended this effect persisted: those without ID were 2.6 percentage points less likely to turnout in the 2016 general election and 1.7 percentage points less likely to turnout in the 2018 general.
Front Matter
Authors: Saputra Edy
Published: May 2020

Statements of fact and opinion in the articles in the Journal of Applied Materials and Technology are those of the respective authors and contributors and not of Journal of Applied Materials and Technology or the institution of Applied Materials and Technology Society and Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Riau. Neither Applied Materials and Technology Society and Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Riau nor Journal of Applied Materials and Technology make any representation, express or implied, in respect of the accuracy of the material in this journal and cannot accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made by the reader should make her or his own evaluation as to the appropriateness or otherwise of any experimental technique described.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE HISTORICAL PERSONALITY AND HERO OF THE ARTWORK OF CLASSICAL LITERATURE (ON EXAMPLE OF THE CREATIVITY OF BISOTY SAMARKANDY)
Authors: Foziljon Shukurov
Published: May 2020

This article is about works which is kept in the world`s libraries till today and their content, also poems` meaning of Bisoty Samarkandy who has lived and worked in the second half of fourteenth century and beginning of the fifteenth century. His poetry has attracted the attention of prominent literary scholars for many years. An in-depth study of the poet's work is one of the most important issues today.
Ordenamiento territorial, agua subterránea y participación sociopolítica en Bacalar, Quintana Roo, México
Authors: Ibarra Madrigal Silvana Marisa , Gracia María Amalia , Schmook Birgit , Hernández Arana Héctor Abuid
Published: May 2020

A partir de un estudio interdisciplinario sobre la participación sociopolítica en la formulación del Programa de Ordenamiento Ecológico Local (POEL) de Bacalar, analizamos las motivaciones y dificultades para considerar la "vocación natural” de este territorio, es decir, la capacidad que tiene para sustentar las actividades de los diversos seres vivos que lo habitan, partiendo del hecho de que se trata de un sistema kárstico. Para incluir dicha consideración, el equipo de investigación implementó una estrategia de investigación-acción (IA) que consistió en elaborar un modelo de conectividad hidrogeológica y sumarse a las gestiones para la configuración de este instrumento de política pública. Desde un enfoque socioambiental, la investigación incluyó técnicas etnográficas como entrevistas, observación participante y diario de campo. Los resultados muestran que algunas de las representaciones territoriales de los actores son incompatibles con las características del sistema kárstico y plantean la necesidad de una política participativa, orientada a la construcción de una visión común del territorio mediante procesos de socialización del conocimiento entre los actores y los sectores involucrados. Entre las limitantes de la IA se encontró que, a pesar de lograr la convergencia de sectores, se mantuvo la dinámica inercial que hasta ahora ha impedido la entrada en vigor del POEL en un espacio cada vez más codiciado y en riesgo para el ecosistema y quienes lo habitan.
Managing an Attractive Master Study Program: Experiences and Lessons Learned
Authors: Devedzic Vladan
Published: May 2020

The paper presents the master study program Social Sciences and Computing, run at the University of Belgrade, Serbia, from the managerial perspective. The aim is to share experiences with program and course delivery over the years. The experiences have been collected through students' evaluation of different courses and the program as a whole, as well as through descriptions of different situations in which the program organizers have found themselves so far. The major challenges identified in running and managing this study program pertain to the program sustainability (given the highly interdisciplinary nature of the program itself), the financial issues, the dynamics of modifying the course contents and the employment perspective of graduates. A useful set of lessons learned over the lifetime of the study program so far is discussed and it largely overcomes the specific program, being more general and useful in other similar situations.
The Evidence based Learning Outcomes. The Cosmet project
Authors: Cárcel-Carrasco Javier , Valcuende-Paya Manuel , Pascual-Guillamón Manuel
Published: May 2020

Learning and training are key aspects in the evolution of societies. In the case of professional activities, the 21st century must take into account those professions which require knowledge and skills upgrading to new technological advances, such as intelligent buildings measurements for construction managers and supervisors as well as other professionals who act in different building facilities. The Evidence-based Learning Outcomes, is to develop smart metering learning outcomes which reflect building sector needs and which can be integrated into existing Vocational Education Training (VET) offerings for construction site managers. These evidence based learning outcomes will address the skills needs of site managers in smart metering technologies and services, delivering a European-wide comprehensive pedagogical structure. This article explains the collection and analysis of sector and VET evidence on the current and future smart metering site manager skills and training needs (covering power, gas, heat and water meters) in the six partnership countries.
Improving communication between parents and siblings
Authors: Escardó Leticia
Published: May 2020

DIR aims to increase the communication skills of stressed parents and teenagers by the teaching of senior volunteers transformed in coaches through the experience of an intangible European cultural heritage: the art of cooking and dinner together. Our first questionnaire revealed, as we expected, a reluctance to discuss major issues of relevance, a mis-match in what the issues actually were, even the involvement of grandparents or the extended family. In some parents an abdication of parental concern, citing the parents lack of confidence in their own ability, a willingness to leave it to experts and teachers. Our results so far (we have another 12 months to continue our project) lead us to believe that a communicational learning pathway is needed carried out by mentors and senior volunteers. We anticipate the results of our project to be a better understanding of the development needs of parents of disenfranchised adolescents.
Cyberbullying as a Threat to Young
Authors: Kampová Katarína , Šoltés Viktor
Published: May 2020

The issue of cybercrime and other anti-social activities is increasingly discussed today. The cause is an increasing number of individuals, companies or states exposed to these threats. This article deals with the issue of cyber aggression as one of the kinds of other anti-social activities. The article presents the results of researches in the Slovak Republic, but also the results of a survey at selected schools conducted by the Faculty of Safety Engineering of the University of Žilina. The main aim of the article is to point out the issue of cybercrime and other antisocial activities among adolescents and to point out the relationship between their education and vulnerability.
Quantum chemical approach to calculating the enthalpies of the formation of alkali metal xanthates
Authors: Popov Yu. V. , Dolgachev A. S. , Shishkin E. V. , Zotov Yu. L. , Shishkin V. E.
Published: May 2020

Objectives. The aim of this work is to study the possibility of the joint use of quantum chemical methods and correlation analysis to determine the formation enthalpies of metal-containing organic substances using the example of alkali metal xanthates, which are of interest as biologically active substances and effective flotation reagents.

Methods. Semi-empirical methods of quantum chemical calculating (Modified Neglect of Diatomic Overlap, Austin Model 1, Recife model 1 methods) and linear regression analysis were used.

Results. Using the semi-empirical Modified Neglect of Diatomic Overlap, Austin Model 1, and Recife model 1 methods, the enthalpies of formation of 16 potassium and sodium alkyl xanthates were calculated, and the obtained results were compared with experimental data. It was found that the best correlation for potassium and sodium salts of dithiocarbonic acid esters could be observed using the Austin Model 1 method. Using the obtained regression equations, the enthalpies of formation were calculated for 30 xanthates, the organic part of which contained alkyl, cyclic non-aromatic structures, and one or two heteroatoms such as nitrogen, oxygen, and fluorine, and for which there are no experimental data.

Conclusions. As a result of the study, an excellent correlation was established between the experimental and the calculated (by the Austin Model 1 method) values of the enthalpies of formation of potassium and sodium alkyl xanthates. The data obtained can be used to calculate the thermal effect of the xanthogenation reactions of alcohols and to design the production of the corresponding xanthates.
La "crisis" y como (no) reaccionar frente a ella
Authors: Bergmann Alexander
Published: May 2020

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"La tercera ola. la democratización a finales del siglo XX" (Recensión)
Authors: Porras Nadales Antonio J.
Published: May 2020

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A Review on Phytochemical Constituents of Abutilon indicum (Link) Sweet - An Important Medicinal Plant in Ayurveda
Authors: Suryawanshi Venkat S , Umate Suvarna R
Published: May 2020

Abutilon indicum (Link) Sweet is a medicinal shrub belonging to the family Malvaceae; It has been extensively used as a traditional medicine to cure different diseases. It is considered invasive on certain tropical islands. The plant is very much used in Ayurveda &  Siddha medicines in Tamilnadu. In fact, the bark, root, leaves, flowers and seeds are all used for medicinal purposes. The phytochemical analysis showed the Presence of alkaloid, saponins, amino acid, flavonoids, glycosides and steroids. Some important essential oil constituents like α-pinene, mucilage, tannins, caryophyllene, asparagines, caryophylleneoxide, endesmol, farnesol, borenol, geraniol, geranyl acetate, elemene and α-cineole have been reported from plant. Phytoconstituents like β‐Sitosterol, caffeic acid, fumaric acid, vanillin, p‐coumaricacid, p‐hydroxybenzoic acid, sesquiterpene including lactones, alantolactone and isoalanto‐lactone along with this hexoses, n-alkane mixtures (C22-34), alkanol, gallic acid also been reported from different part of the plant. The present paper provides detailed review of literature on the phytochemical properties of A. indicum (Link) Sweet, which may be helpful to establish effective and useful natural drugs for further research.
Strategi Kewirausahaan dan Digital Marketing Produk Teh Binahong di Tawang, Tasikmalaya, Jawa Barat
Authors: Rubiyanti Rani , Sri Tovani , Wibowo Adi
Published: May 2020

Kewirausahaan adalah suatu proses membelai bisnis baru, mengorganisasikan sumberdaya-sumberdaya seperti; sumberdaya manusia (tenga kerja), sumberdaya alam (bahan baku) yang diperlukan untuk kegiatan pemberian nilai tambah ekonomis yang akan menghasilkan produk, baik barang maupun jasa dengan mempertimbangkan risiko yang terkait. Secara sederhana digital marketing adalah terminologi yang mencoba mendeskripsikan jasa pemasaran terintegrasi yang digunakan untuk menarik perhatian, serta pelibatan konsumen secara online. Tujuan dari program pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) ini adalah mengembangkan program sebelumnya dimana belum ada penyampaian ilmu tentang strategi kewirausahaan dan pemasaran dengan teknik digital marketing agar masyarakat dapat berwirausaha dan memasarkan produk teh binahong ke masyarakat luas. Sasaran utama program PKM ini adalah warga Kelurahan Lengkongsari Kecamatan Tawang Kota Tasikmalaya yang mendapat bantuan Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) yang merupakan masyarakat tidak produktif secara ekonomis. Metode yang digunakan meliputi ceramah, praktik langsung, dan diskusi. Hasil kegiatan memyimpulkan bahwa: 1) Pengetahuan peserta tentang strategi kewirausahaan dan digital marketing meningkat; 2) Masyarakat dapat membuat dan mengemas teh binahong; dan 3) Kegiatan ini telah memberi manfaat bagi masyarakat Sidorejo, khususnya ibu-ibu PKK dengan meningkatnya keinginan peserta menjual produk the binahong pada salah satu akun digital marketing.
Strategi Pemasaran Pada Umkm Kerajinan Anyaman Plastik di Desa Karanggebang Kecamatan Jetis Kabupaten Ponorogo
Authors: Ulfah Ika Farida , Mustoffa Ardyan Firdausi , WIjianto Wijianto
Published: May 2020

Kegiatan IbM ini akan dilaksanakan pada pelaku UMKM anyaman plastik di Desa Kranggebang, Kecamatan Jetis, Kabupaten Ponorogo. Permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh pelaku UMKM yaitu selama ini promosi yang dilakukan masih sangat minim karena hanya bergantung pada satu pengepul saja, bahkan pada bulan Januari sampai bulan Mei tidak ada penjualan karena pengepul tidak membeli produk anyaman tas tersebut. Dengan menoptimalkan pemasaran maka produk lebih dikenal luas dan dapat meningkatkan penjualan UMKM tersebut. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah selain untuk melaksanakan tri darma perguruan tinggi dalam hal pengabdian kepada masyarakat juga untuk membantu mitra, memberikan solusi atas permasalahan berkaitan dengan aspek pemasaran antara lain adalah mempeluas pemasaran yang selama ini hanya dilakukan kepada pengepul secara offline menjadi pemasaran online dengan memanfaatkan media social dan marketplace agar produk lebih dikenal masyarakat luas. Atas bantuan dari Dinas Perdagkum Ponorogo saat ini pelaku UMKM telah bergabung pada Komunitas Pengrajin Ponorogo, sehingga diharapkan para pelaku UMKM Anyaman Plastik Di Karanggebang Jetis mendapatkan informasi bilamana ada kegiatan Pameran dalam upaya perluasan pasar dan juga pelatihan-pelatihan yang diselenggarakan oleh DInas Perdagkum Ponorogo.. Kata Kunci: manajemen pemasaran, pemasaran online.
Inside the International Student World
Authors: Kaya Jean
Published: May 2020

Substantial research emphasizes recruitment and retention of international students over their lived experiences. This qualitative study employed a sociocultural lens to explore five international graduate students’ lived experiences in the United States and their postgraduation plans. Findings suggest that international graduate students navigate a World that encompasses individual worlds that revolve around challenges, opportunities, and imagined communities. I draw on Gee’s (2014) notion of capitalizing a word normally written in lower case to make clear two differing connotations of the word “world.” I discuss implications for higher education host institutions and their offices of international education.
Academic Challenges for Chinese Transfer Students in Engineering
Authors: O'Connell Robert M , Resuli Nuerzati
Published: May 2020

This article describes a research study determining the most significant academic challenges experienced by Chinese transfer students in engineering at an American university. The survey-based study examined eight areas where transfer students may have academic difficulty and determined that the most significant of those concern transfer credit issues, student–instructor and student–student language difficulties, and classroom culture differences. The cultural differences, related to course syllabi, classroom discussion and group work, and frequency of assignments and exams, are partially explained in terms of a theoretical framework based on Hofstede’s power distance and risk avoidance elements. Recommendations are made of ways to ease these challenges and make the intercultural experience richer for both the transfer students and their American hosts.
How Do Chinese International Students View Seeking Mental Health Services?
Authors: Chen Huan , Akpanudo Usenime , Hasler Erin
Published: May 2020

This study explored how Chinese international students view seeking mental health services. One hundred and ten Chinese international students responded to the Attitude Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale–Short Form (ATSPPH-SF) and a demographic questionnaire. Results of our data analysis revealed no significant main effects of the demographic factors (gender, length of stay in the United States, and awareness of on-campus counseling services) on attitudes toward seeking mental health services. However, awareness of on-campus counseling services was found to be a mediating factor in the relationship between gender and students’ mental health help-seeking attitudes. Based on the findings, we make recommendations on how student affairs professionals can better serve the mental health needs of Chinese and other international students.
The Synthesis and Future Directions of Empirical Research on International Students in the United States
Authors: Krsmanovic Masha
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this systematic review was to identify the trends in empirical research on international students in the United States produced between 2010 and 2019. After reviewing and synthesizing the characteristics of 334 research articles published over the past decade, I identify the areas that have been overly researched and the domains that have not yet been adequately explored. The overall findings of this review indicate that recent scholarly efforts have not always been aligned with the international student representation on U.S. campuses. Consequently, I provide eight critical recommendations for future research in the field in the context of over-and underresearched institutional sites (e.g.,institutional type and control), international student populations (e.g.,academic level, field of study, and country of origin), research methods employed, and research questions examined.
Life Adjustment of International Students in Eastern Taiwan
Authors: Suprapto Nadi , Saragih Orde Koria , Al Ardha Muchamad Arif
Published: May 2020

This study investigates international students' life adjustment in Eastern Taiwan by conducting a survey study. A total of 104 students were invited to complete the Life Adjustment Questionnaire (LAQ). Several predictors’ (gender, major differences, and study levels) were studied in this survey. The results revealed seven important points, including the validity and reliability of LAQ, the degree of adjustment, adjustment across gender, the correlations among dimensions of adjustment, adjustment across majors, adjustment across study levels, and the interaction among gender, major, and study level together concerning adjustment. The research gives some implications for further research and recommendations for universities related to international students.
Different Perspectives on Higher Education
Authors: Dean Shannon , Sevart Amber
Published: May 2020

After visiting four higher education institutions within Germany, reflections on the similarities and differences among the student services counterparts in Europe – both at institutional and federal levels are discussed. Studentenwerk serves as a voluntary association of Germany’s 58 student service organizations, known individually as Studentenwerke. This reflection explores the variety of student services offered in the United States and in Germany through these Studentewerke organizations.  Additionally, reflection on the  differences in the way higher education is viewed at a societal level is also explored.
Challenges of International Students from Pre-Departure to Post-Study
Authors: Khanal Jeevan , Gaulee Uttam
Published: May 2020

Studying in overseas universities or colleges presents international students with exciting opportunities; however, with these opportunities come challenges that they need to overcome. The purpose of this review is to summarize the challenges of international students. Drawing on the existing literature since the year 2000, this article addresses several challenges confronting international students within some top sending countries and receiving countries. The challenges are categorized into pre-departure, post-departure, and post-study to create a model of the issues of international students. The findings revealed a plethora of challenges including some common ones such as obtaining accurate information, admission procedure, and preparing documents for VISA while preparing for study abroad. Similarly, international students have to deal with language, financial challenges, and cultural adjustment when they are in host countries. Uncertain future and paperwork are the major challenges after graduation.
Cultural intelligence, Age and Prior Travel Experience as Predictors of Acculturative Stress and Depression among International Students Studying in China
Authors: Gebregergis Werede Tareke , Huang Fei , Hong Jiangzhong
Published: May 2020

Mental health problems commonly prevail among international students as a result of acculturative difficulties. In light of this, the studyattempted to determine the role of cultural intelligence, age and prior travel experience on acculturative stress and depression and also whether acculturative stress mediatedthe cultural intelligence-depression relationship. 506international university students studying in China completeda battery of tests assessing their cultural intelligence, acculturative stress and depression. Cultural intelligence showed significantly negativecorrelationswith both acculturative stress and depression.  Students’ prior travel experiences and age also significantlycorrelated withboth acculturative stress and depression. Acculturative stress mediated the relationship between cultural intelligence and depression. Implication, limitations and future study directions were discussed as well.
Liquidity Analysis of UAE Banks
Authors: Ibrahim Mukdad
Published: May 2020

The aim of this paper is to analyze the liquidity levels of various banks in the UAE for the period 2005-2009. To understand the behavior of liquidity indicators especially during the financial crisis, the researcher will analyze the four liquidity indicators over the years 2005 to 2009. The findings highlight how the banks in question have been impacted by the 2007-2008 crisis. This can most obviously be seen in the notable decline of each of the banks liquidity level in 2009. The effect of loans to total assets, loans to customers’ deposit, and investment to total assets ratios for the five banks was most notable in 2009. Two liquidity ratios were analyzed in order to determine the banks’ ability to honor its debt obligations, these being loans to total assets and loans to customers respectively. The third ratio was the total equity to total assets to assess the liquidity level in the capital structure, while the fourth ratio was the investment to total assets to measure the managing of liquidity. While Bank liquidity was affected by the crisis, bank performance remained relatively stable, as measured by coefficient of variation, since these banks were able to yield more control over cash flows in comparison to revenues and costs.
Thromboinflammatory mechanisms in sickle cell disease - challenging the hemostatic balance
Authors: Nicola Conran  , Erich V. De Paula
Published: May 2020

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited hemoglobinopathy that is caused by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin S (HbS) in red blood cells, leading to alterations in red cell properties and shape, as the result of HbS dexoygenation and subsequent polymerization. SCD pathophysiology is characterized by chronic inflammatory processes, triggered by hemolytic and vaso-occlusive events, which lead to the varied complications, organ damage and elevated mortality seen in individuals with the disease. In association with activation of the endothelium and leukocytes, hemostatic alterations and thrombotic events are well-documented in SCD. Here we discuss the role for inflammatory pathways in modulating coagulation and inducing platelet activation in SCD, due to tissue factor activation, adhesion molecule expression, inflammatory mediator production and the induction of innate immune responses, amongst other mechanisms. Thromboinflammatory pathways may play a significant role in some of the major complications of SCD, such as stroke, venous thromboembolism and possibly acute chest syndrome, besides exacerbating the chronic inflammation and cellular interactions that trigger vaso-occlusion, ischemia-reperfusion processes, and eventually organ damage.
A frequent nonsense mutation in exon 1 across certain HLA-A and -B alleles in leukocytes of patients with acquired aplastic anemia
Authors: Hiroki Mizumaki  , Kazuyoshi Hosomichi  , Kohei Hosokawa  , Takeshi Yoroidaka  , Tatsuya Imi  , Yoshitaka Zaimoku  , Takamasa Katagiri  , Mai Anh Thi Nguyen  , Dung Cao Tran  , Mahmoud Ibrahim Yousef Elbadry  , Kazuhisa Chonabayashi  , Yoshinori Yoshida  , Hiroyuki Takamatsu  , Tatsuhiko Ozawa  , Fumihiro Azuma  , Hiroyuki Kishi  , Yoichi Fujii  , Seishi Ogawa  , Atsushi Tajima  , Shinji Nakao
Published: May 2020

Leukocytes that lack HLA allelic expression are frequently detected in patients with acquired aplastic anemia (AA) who respond to immunosuppressive therapy (IST), although the exact mechanisms underlying the HLA loss and HLA allele repertoire likely to acquire loss-of-function mutations are unknown. We identified a common nonsense mutation at position 19 (c.19C>T, p.R7X) in exon 1 (Exon1mut) of different HLA-A and -B alleles in HLA-lacking granulocytes from AA patients. A droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) assay capable of detecting as few as 0.07% Exon1mut HLA alleles in total DNA revealed the mutation was present in 29% (101/353) of AA patients, with a median allele frequency of 0.42% (range, 0.071% to 21.3%). Exon1mut occurred in only 12 different HLA-A (n=4) and HLA-B (n=8) alleles, including B*40:02 (n=31) and A*02:06 (n=15), which correspond to 4 HLA supertypes (A02, A03, B07, and B44). The percentages of patients who possessed at least one of these 12 HLA alleles were significantly higher in the 353 AA patients (92%, P
Eltrombopag monotherapy can improve hematopoiesis in patients with low to intermediate risk-1 myelodysplastic syndrome
Authors: Alana Vicente  , Bhavisha A. Patel  , Fernanda Gutierrez-Rodrigues  , Emma Groarke  , Valentina Giudice  , Jennifer Lotter  , Xingmin Feng  , Sachiko Kajigaya  , Barbara Weinstein  , Evette Barranta  , Matthew J. Olnes  , Ankur R. Parikh  , Maher Albitar  , Colin O. Wu  , Ruba Shalhoub  , Katherine R. Calvo  , Danielle M. Townsley  , Phillip Scheinberg  , Cynthia E. Dunbar  , Neal S. Young  , Thomas Winkler
Published: May 2020

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of clonal myeloid disorders characterized by cytopenia and a propensity to develop acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The management of lower-risk (LR) MDS with persistent cytopenias remains suboptimal. Eltrombopag (EPAG), a thrombopoietin receptor agonist, can improve platelet counts in LR-MDS and tri-lineage hematopoiesis in aplastic anemia (AA). We conducted a phase 2 dose modification study to investigate the safety and efficacy of EPAG in LR-MDS. EPAG dose was escalated from 50 mg/day, to a maximum of 150 mg/day over a period of 16 weeks. The primary efficacy endpoint was hematologic response at 16-20 weeks. Eleven of 25 (44%) patients responded; five and six patients had uni- or bi-lineage hematologic responses, respectively. The predictors of response were presence of a PNH clone, marrow hypocellularity, thrombocytopenia with or without other cytopenia, and elevated plasma thrombopoietin levels at study entry. The safety profile was consistent with previous EPAG studies in AA; no patients discontinued drug due to adverse events. Three patients developed reversible grade-3 liver toxicity and one patient had increased reticulin fibrosis. Ten patients discontinued EPAG after achieving a robust response (median time 16 months); four of them reinitiated EPAG due to declining counts, and all attained a second robust response. Six patients had disease progression not associated with expansion of mutated clones and no patient progressed to AML on study. In conclusion, EPAG was well-tolerated and effective in restoring hematopoiesis in patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS. This study was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT00932156.
The Prevalence of Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease in Post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients
Authors: Roy Siba Pada , Sarker Pradip Kumar , Khalilullah Ibrahim , Rahman Ahsan Habibur , Sarker Sutapa , Rokonujjaman Mohammad
Published: May 2020

Background: Cardiovascular diseases, the part of non communicable diseases are the 30% death in Bangladesh. Many patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery have previous cardiovascular risk factors which could be prevented.

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Materials and Methods: All patients who had coronary artery bypass grafting between January 2018 to June 2018 data were collected retrospectively in six month duration time at a tertiary cardiac care hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The prevalence rate of conventional risk factors are presented for observational study.

Results: Out of 305 patients, 251 (82.3%) were male and 54 (17.7%) were female. The age ranged from 31 to 78 years old. The mean age was(56.72 ± 3.6). Hypertension was present in 249 (81.6% ),diabetes 211 (69.2%), Dyslipidemia had 200 ( 65.6% ), smoking habits had 105 (34.4%) and strong family history 9 (3%). As far as the obesity was concern 149 (48.9%)normal weight,128 (42.0%) patients were overweight and 25(8.2%) were obese. Majority of the patients had 3 risk factors together 136(44.6%), 2 risk factors 82 (26.9%), 1 risk factor 41(13.4%), 4 risk factors 38(12.5%) and 8(2.6%) had no risk factors. As compared to using the bypass technique there were 242(79.4%) On pump arrest heart, 40(13.1%) by On pump beating and 23(7.5%) were by Off pump beating. Mortality was 2.3%.Out of them 3(42.86%) patients had 3 risk factors, 2 (28.57%) patients had 2 risk factors and 2(28.57%) patients had 1 risk factor.

Conclusion: The most common risk factors were hypertension, followed by diabetes, dyslipidemia , male gender, smoking, obesity and positive family history. These patients are recommended to be trained regarding lifestyle changes. Also, prevention strategies can play an important role in reducing patients' morbidity and mortality.

KYAMC Journal Vol. 11, No.-1, April 2020, Page 9-13
Distribution of Microorganisms in Neonatal Sepsis and Possible Outbreak of Enterobacter spp. in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Rahman Tania , Rahman Md Anisur , Alo Kamrunnahar , Begum Momtaz , Sarwar Sharmin , Nila Sharmeen Sultana
Published: May 2020

Background: Neonatal sepsis is one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality and morbidity globally, more in developing countries. Frequent monitoring of changing pattern of pathogens causing neonatal sepsis is mandatory for effective treatment.

Objectives: This study was done to isolate and identify different organisms of sepsis and to compare different types of organisms between early-onset neonatal sepsis (EONS) and late-onset neonatal sepsis (LONS).

Materials and Methods: This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in Department of Microbiology in collaboration with Department of Neonatology, (DMCH) Dhaka. Blood sample was collected from 106 clinically suspected septicemic neonates and isolation and identification of organism was done by automated blood culture and standard microbiological protocol. Data was collected from attendants by filling a predesigned questionnaire.

Results: Among 106 samples, 76 (71.69%) were bloodculture positive. Prevalence of (LONS) was higher 42 (55.26%) in comparison to (EONS) 34 (44.74%). Male neonates were affected more 42 (55.26%) than female 34 (44.74%). Among the isolated organisms, Enterobacter spp. was the predominant organism 20 (26.31%) followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae 18 (23.68%) and Candida spp. 12 (15.79%).

Conclusion: Gram-negative organisms play the leading role for causing neonatal sepsis and Enterobacter outbreak should be concerned. Therefore, regular surveillance of organism profile causing neonatal sepsis is of utmost necessity.

KYAMC Journal Vol. 11, No.-1, April 2020, Page 14-20
Prostatic Lesion and Its Relation with Serum Concentration of PSA
Authors: Haque Abu Sazzad Muhammad Fazlul , Islam Abu Sharif Mohammad Akramul , Biswas Sailendranath , Kabir Md Faisal
Published: May 2020

Background: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland. It is generally increased in diseases such as prostatitis, hyperplasia and malignancy, but the correlation between various pathology affecting the prostate gland and their corresponding rise in PSA values is not constant, and exception may occur.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to find out the spectrum and distribution of various prostatic lesions affecting men, with respect to their age and to find out the correlation between serum total PSA and histological findings.

Materials and Method: From January 2016 to March 2019, a total of 166 patients in the age group of 39-95 years who underwent histopathology. The reports were studied retrospective and prospectively. Of these patients, 63 were being nodular hyperplasia of prostate. 70 were with existing prostatitis and 33 were adenocarcinoma. The PSA levels were estimated in our Biochemistry Department.

Results: The cases were distributed in the age group 39 to 95years.The patient of adenocarcinoma was 33 and its mean value of PSA was 1164.19 ng/ml, in case of prostatitis number of patient was 70 and its mean value was 12.74ng/ml, prostatic hyperplasia patient was 63 and mean value was 5.2ng/ml.

Conclusion: The result indicate that the chances of malignancy with increasing value of PSA are more but not a rule. It can only give a clue to the histopathologist to examine the sections more thoroughly.

KYAMC Journal Vol. 11, No.-1, April 2020, Page 42-45
Melão ‘Cantaloupe’ minimamente processado submetido a recobrimentos comestíveis
Authors: Alves Ana Marina Assis , Santos Adriana Ferreira dos , Morais Evênia Fátima Fernandes de , Pessoa Rodrigo Interaminense , Silva Rosenildo dos Santos
Published: May 2020

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a qualidade de melões ‘Cantaloupe’ minimamente processados submetidos a recobrimentos comestíveis, a base de quitosana e fécula de inhame durante o armazenamento refrigerado. Os melões foram submetidos ao processamento mínimo onde foram aplicados seis tratamentos: Tratamento 1 (sem recobrimento), Tratamento 2 (Cloreto de Cálcio 1%, sem recobrimento), Tratamento 3 (Quitosana 1% + Glicerol 2%), Tratamento 4 (Cloreto de Cálcio 1% + Quitosana 1% + Glicerol 2%), Tratamento 5 (Fécula de inhame 2% + Glicerol 2%) e Tratamento 6 (Cloreto de Cálcio 1% + Fécula de inhame 2% + Glicerol 2%). Os Produtos Minimamente Processados (PMP) submetidos aos tratamentos foram armazenados a 3º C ± 2 e 75 ± 4% U.R e as avaliações físico-químicas e dos compostos bioativos foram realizadas em um período de 12 dias (0, 2, 4, 6, 8,10 e 12 dias). A elevada perda de massa ocorrida em melões minimamente processados submetidos ao tratamento controle (T1) e cloreto de cálcio 1% + quitosana 1% (T4) foram um fator limitante na manutenção da vida útil dos frutos. Os melões minimamente processados submetidos aos tratamentos de fécula de inhame 2% (T5) e cloreto de cálcio 1% + fécula de inhame 2% (T6) associados à refrigeração conservaram a qualidade e a integridade dos frutos até o 8º dia de armazenamento, apresentando teores mais elevados de compostos bioativos tais como, carotenoides, polifenóis extraíveis e ácido ascórbico.
Caracterização de altas temperaturas e identificação de épocas suscetíveis à estenospermocarpia em mangas ‘Palmer’
Authors: Santiago Edgo Jackson Pinto , Freire Ana Karla da Silva , Cunha Ana Luíza Xavier , Cantalice José Ramon Barros , Mouco Maria Aparecida do Carmo , Cunha Filho Moacyr , Gomes-Silva Frank , Silva Antonio Samuel Alves da , Oliveira Gertrudes Macario de
Published: May 2020

O polo agroexportador da região do Submédio do Vale do São Francisco se destaca no agronegócio nacional pelo cultivo de manga e uva, entretanto vem aumentando a vulnerabilidade aos eventos climáticos extremos associados a elevações térmicas nos cultivos de manga Palmer. Essa cultivar vem produzindo frutos estenospermocárpicos com grande frequência quando o florescimento e desenvolvimento inicial dos frutos coincidem com épocas de temperaturas mais elevadas. Dessa forma, estudo capaz de traçar perfil da ocorrência de altas temperaturas na região pode ser importante para determinar de forma precisa, riscos de produção associado extremos térmicos o longo do ano. Este estudo teve como objetivo caracterizar a temperatura máxima do ar em escala mensal por meio de elementos estatísticos descritivos, bem como identificar período com maior potencial a indução de estonepermocarpia em mangueira cv. Palmer na região do Submédio do Vale do São Francisco. Para análise gráfica da série de dados construiu-se em cada mês um histograma de frequência das temperaturas máximas observadas, o qual foi sobreposto pela função densidade de probabilidade Normal. Utilizaram-se os seguintes elementos estatísticos descritivos: média, moda e mediana, variância e desvio padrão. Utilizou-se ainda medidas de assimetria e curtose. O uso da média isoladamente na caracterização térmica da região do Submédio do Vale do São Francisco pode trazer inconsistência e fragilidade nas informações extraídas a partir dela, devido ao considerável grau de incerteza e inadequação, caso o estabelecimento de ocorrência de extremos térmicos não faça uso de ferramentas estatísticas que detecte variabilidade térmica. Dessa forma a utilização dos elementos estatísticos descritivos empregados neste estudo mostrou-se viável para caracterização de extremos térmicos na região do Submédio do Vale do São Francisco. Novembro tende a ser caracterizado como o mês de maior risco à florada da manga cv.  Palmer, com verificação de temperaturas máximas extremas apresentando a maior média mensal, 34,1°C e frequente ocorrência de temperaturas de 37,5°C, portanto o período mais sujeito à estenospermocarpia.