bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bidirectional DC/DC Power Converter for Hybrid Yacht Propulsion System
Authors: Sladić Saša , Kolić Damir , Šuljić Marko
Published: February 2019

Typical application of bidirectional DC/DC power converter exists in hybrid cars. Recently, a similar approach has been applied in hybrid propelled ships as well. In this paper, a novel low power bidirectional DC/DC power converter of standard Buck/Boost topology has ben designed in order to explore possibilities of the high power design in maritime applications. In order to discover critical points of a design, thermal imaging has been investigated. The results clearly indicate that the proposed solution is more cost effective than a typical standard bidirectional DC/DC power converter. Likewise, the improvement in maneuvering of the propelled vessel system with two and more electric drives has been investigated and compared to a classical diesel, single engine propulsion system.
Recent Advances in Damage Stability Assessment with Application on a Container Vessel
Authors: Tomić Boris , Turk Anton , Čalić Bruno
Published: February 2019

The paper reviews the design procedure and recent work published on the topic of the damage stability and the safety assessment criteria that is established accordingly. The available damage scenarios must be designed prior to the safety assessment of a damaged ship. Another aspect of the discussions is an opinion on some problematic aspects of the damage stability regulations with practical aspects presented in literature very sparse and the fact that different computer programs may give divers outcomes. A little review on the damage stability requirements with its new regulations is given. Stability assessment is performed on a selected container ship using the Maxsurf software for both the intact and damage condition of the vessel, while the parameters related to damage stability are identified and categorized when developing deterministic and probabilistic damage scenarios.
Rapid and easy detection of the five most common mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes in the Polish population using CAPS and ACRS-PCR methods
Authors: Dąbrowski Adam , Ułaszewski Stanisław , Niedźwiecka Katarzyna
Published: February 2019

In this publication we present a fast method of diagnosing the most common polymorphisms of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes in Poland – C61G [c.300T>G], C64R [c.190T>C], 4153delA [c.4035delA], 3819del5 [c.3700_3704delGTAAA], and C5972T [c.5744C>T]. Our procedure is based on the use of the cleaved amplified polymorphic sequences (CAPS) and artificially created restriction site (ACRS) PCR techniques. The precise selection of appropriate primer sequences and restriction enzymes enabled specific cuts of DNA fragments. The final quantity and size of the obtained products depend on the presence or the absence of the mutations. The obtained results are unambiguous and do not have to be confirmed by sequencing. The methods of detection of the C61G, C64R, 4153delA, 3819del5, and C5972T mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes described by us do not require a sequencing process, which is more expensive, time-consuming and associated with numerous errors. The technique developed by us enables the use of simple electrophoresis for accurate detection of the presence or absence of a specific mutation. Our procedures are fast, precise and unambiguous.
The results of needs analysis for a mobile application which will be developed with the purpose of supporting the intra-faculty communication and professional development of academics
Authors: Kanbul Sezer , Güldal Nafiz Kaan
Published: February 2019

The purpose of this study is to determine the needs for a mobile application which will be developed so that the problems faced by academics in intra-faculty communication can be solved and their professional development can be supported. A questionnaire form consisting of two sections was used by researchers as a data collection tool of the study. Frequency analysis was conducted on the data obtained from the academics who were included in the study. At the end of the study, it was concluded that academics experienced problems as regards the communication means they used in the faculty, that phone costs increased, lines were mostly occupied, meetings took too much time and e-mails occasionally were not delivered. It was found out that academics requested that intra-faculty communication should be performed through a mobile device and should be given educative information as regards their professional development.

 

Keywords: Mobile application, mobile learning, intra-faculty communication, professional development, academic.
Comparison of Simplistic and Geologically Descriptive Production Modeling for Natural-Gas Hydrate by Depressurization
Authors: Yuan Yilong , Xu Tianfu , Xia Yingli , Xin Xin
Published: February 2019

Marine-gas-hydrate-drilling exploration at the Eastern Nankai Trough of Japan revealed the variable distribution of hydrate accumulations, which are composed of alternating beds of sand, silt, and clay in sediments, with vertically varying porosity, permeability, and hydrate saturation. The main purposes of this work are to evaluate gas productivity and identify the multiphase-flow behavior from the sedimentary-complex hydrate reservoir by depressurization through a conventional vertical well. We first established a history-matching model by incorporating the available geological data at the offshore-production test site in the Eastern Nankai Trough. The reservoir model was validated by matching the fluid-flow rates at a production well and temperature changes at a monitoring well during a field test. The modeling results indicate that the hydrate-dissociation zone is strongly affected by the reservoir heterogeneity and shows a unique dissociation front. The gas-production rate is expected to increase with time and reach the considerable value of 3.6 × 104 std m3/d as a result of the significant expansion of the dissociation zone. The numerical model, using a simplified description of porosity, permeability, and hydrate saturation, leads to significant underestimation of gas productivity from the sedimentary-complex hydrate reservoir. The results also suggest that the interbedded-hydrate-occurrence systems might be a better candidate for methane (CH4) gas extraction than the massive hydrate reservoirs.
THE ROLE OF HIV IN THE PATHOGENESIS OF ADULT-ONSET VERNAL KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS: A DEMOGRAPHIC AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY
Authors: Kritzinger Anine , Zaborowski Anthony Grant , Sibanda Wilbert , Visser Linda
Published: February 2019

Background: Very few studies in the literature describe adult-onset vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). HIV has many associated ocular pathologies and an association with VKC has not been described yet. The aim is to identify and describe patients who present with new-onset VKC after puberty, with no prior history of atopic diseases or allergies.
Methods: The study consisted of two parts: the first part was a prospective observational descriptive study of patients with adult-onset VKC, detailing the epidemiological and demographic characteristics of these patients, including their HIV status. The second was a case-control study to determine the relationship of a CD4 count with adult-onset VKC in the setting of HIV. Patients were recruited between January 2016 and November 2017 from McCord Provincial Eye hospital, one of two large referral hospitals for the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Patients presenting to the Eye clinic were screened at the Primary Eye Care Unit. Inclusion criteria were age 15 years and older with signs and symptoms of new-onset VKC. Exclusion criteria were a history of childhood atopic diseases, atopic keratoconjunctivitis and patients who refused HIV testing. Data collected included HIV status, CD4 count where appropriate, anti-nuclear antibodies and total serum immunoglobulin E.
Results: 33 patients were included in this study; females n=16, males n=17. The mean age at presentation was 32.45±9.93 years, 95% CI=28.94-35.97. All of the patients were black Africans. One patient tested ANA positive. 51.5% of patients had a raised IgE level. A total of 13 of 25 HIV positive patients (52%) had a raised IgE. The proportion of HIV positive patients was statistically different from the HIV negative group, with Chi-squared = 21.866, p-value <0.0001. 72% of the HIV positive patients were grouped as immunodeficient according to their CD4 counts. An association was proven between severely immunodeficient patients and the risk of having VKC (chi-squared=4.992, p-value=0.0255).
Conclusion: In this cohort a statistically significant association was found between adult-onset vernal keratoconjunctivitis and an HIV positive status. This association calls for more research on the subject, but could imply that patients presenting with adult-onset VKC should be offered an HIV test.
Key words: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, New-onset VKC Adult-onset VKC Ocular manifestations of HIV Allergy Immunocompromised.
Diseño e implementación de un cambio metodológico en el ámbito científico mediante la gamificación y el modelo de las 5E
Authors: Garcia i Grau Francesc , Valls Bautista Cristina , Gisbert Cervera Mercè
Published: February 2019

La presente investigación pretende describir el diseño y la implementación de un cambio metodológico en la asignatura de Física y Química en 3º de la ESO, con el objetivo de motivar a los estudiantes y conseguir una mejora en su rendimiento académico. El cambio metodológico se basa en el uso de la gamificación, mediante la plataforma Classcraft, y el uso del modelo constructivista de las 5E, que ofrece el material educativo Science Bits. 

A partir de los resultados obtenidos, la investigación demuestra que el uso de la gamificación, como recurso educativo, motiva a los alumnos en el desarrollo de sus tareas, y el modelo de las 5E favorece la consolidación de los contenidos en el ámbito científico, consiguiendo de este modo un alumno competencial en las distintas dimensiones.
Digital storymaking en la enseñanza de inglés: Una experiencia en el aula de sexto de primaria
Authors: Cano Bernal José Ignacio , Solano Fernández Isabel María
Published: February 2019

Este trabajo describe el proceso de diseño, puesta en práctica y evaluación de una propuesta metodológica que incluye el digital storymaking dentro de la secuencia didáctica de la enseñanza del inglés en sexto de primaria, a fin de crear nuevos contextos de comunicación atrayentes y motivadores. Desde el planteamiento cualitativo de la investigación basada en el diseño, se integra la creación de vídeo en la enseñanza del inglés, examinando los problemas y necesidades surgidos durante su implementación. Los resultados demuestran la efectividad de su planteamiento pero también se identifican necesidades y problemas que han de resolverse para que su planteamiento sea plenamente funcional. Se discuten además los resultados obtenidos en diferentes niveles educativos.
Percepción de los docentes sobre el uso de las redes sociales en el aula de Primaria. Una experiencia en un centro educativo de la Región de Murcia
Authors: Ibáñez Zapata Pedro Juan , Sánchez Vera María del Mar
Published: February 2019

El objetivo principal de esta investigación ha sido conocer la percepción que tienen los docentes sobre el uso de las redes sociales en un centro educativo de la Región de Murcia y si esta se modifica al implementar en el aula una experiencia con estas herramientas. Consta de tres etapas en las que se tratará de conocer la percepción inicial de los docentes, se diseñará una red social educativa para mostrar sus posibilidades y finalmente se analizará si esta experiencia ha influido en su pensamiento inicial. Aunque después de esta experiencia se aprecia un cambio significativo en la actitud respecto a la incorporación de las RRSS, queda patente que su implementación todavía queda alejada de las teorías que fundamentan sus beneficios dentro del contexto educativo.
Revisión y análisis sobre competencias tecnológicas esperadas en el profesorado en Iberoamérica
Authors: Sandí Delgado Juan Carlos , Sanz Cecilia Verónica
Published: February 2019

El presente artículo reúne los resultados de una revisión sistemática de literatura a partir de la cual se propone indagar propuestas de dimensiones e indicadores de competencias tecnológicas requeridas en la formación del profesorado a nivel de educación superior en Iberoamérica. Con este fin, se realiza un análisis de un conjunto de 34 trabajos seleccionados, según criterios de comparación definidos específicamente a la luz de los objetivos de esta investigación. Algunos de los principales hallazgos obtenidos, son: i) para que el profesorado logre integrar las TIC en los procesos formativos es necesario tener conocimientos tecnológicos, pedagógicos y disciplinares, ii) las competencias tecnológicas han influido en las competencias pedagógicas y viceversa. Además, las competencias tecnológicas no solo deben aplicarse a procesos educativos sino también a la gestión administrativas de las Instituciones de Educación Superior y al apoyo de la investigación.
The Linguistic Modeling of Variation in Islam: Constructing Saussure’s Concepts of Langue and Parole to Religious Studies
Authors: Lukens-Bull Ronald , Zahn Kristen Angelucci
Published: February 2019

Islam has some basic set of shared symbols, beliefs, and rituals that are found in the Quran and Hadith. These form the foundations of universal Islam. But even with the “universal” foundations of Islam we find considerable debate and disagreement. Dealing with the diversity in Islam, we will develop our model, especially through the more complete linguistic analogies. The core of our model borrows Saussure’s concepts of langue (language as a system) and parole (speech acts) and applied it to religion. The transcendent form of a religion, which is parallel to langue, is an ideal form in the minds and hearts of believers. The expressed form, which is analogous to parole, includes interpretations, discourse, debates, rituals, and daily life of believers. The aim of this paper is more to elucidate an analytical model than to make declarative statements about the nature of religion. We argue that a fuller linguistic analogy moves us further in our understanding of this relationship. The results of the analysis show that linguistic modeling of variation in Islam applied through several ways, there are: (1) dialects and local religious practice (2) the transcendent and the expressed as parallels to Saussure’s langue and parole (3) linguistic analogies (4) myth, doctrine, and grammar (4) syntax, Islam and ritual and (5) creoles and pidgins.
Political Clientelism as the Way of Survival of Radical Islamic Group Movement in Cianjur, West Java
Authors: Kafid Nur
Published: February 2019

This study aims to analyze the existence and orientation shift of the radical Islamic group movement in the era of democratic decentralization, with the case study of Islamic Reformist Movement in Cianjur, West Java, therewith influencing factors. Based on the qualitative method, the data collected from various sources reveal that there is an orientation shift of radical Islamic group movement in the era of democratic decentralization; from 'Islamism' to 'premanism’. 'Islamism', that usually becomes the main issue, has now shifted to the domination of economic resources. This orientation shift is one of the ways for its survival. Patron-client political model of the New Order regime appears but in different forms; its characteristics and forms are also more fluid. Before and during the beginning of the Reformation Era, the orientation of radical Islamic group movement is more dominated by ideological motive such as the implementation of Islamic sharia, while during the era of democratic decentralization, its movement orientation shifts to economic pragmatism.
Mutual waterworks support system based on Japanese earthquake disaster experience
Authors: Nishu F. , Miura T. , Tsushima T. , Kunishima N.
Published: February 2019

Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, as well as experiencing other natural disasters arising from its geography, physiography and weather. The country has frequently experienced major disasters and it has been pointed out that it could be struck by large-scale earthquakes in the future, in areas such as the Nankai trough and Chishima trenches, and directly below Tokyo. Against this backdrop, the Japan Water Works Association (JWWA) has used its organizational strength to develop a mutual support system for recovery from disasters. In this paper the mutual support system's mechanism is described with an explanation of how JWWA developed it through its activities in recent disasters like the Great East Japan and Kumamoto earthquakes, in 2011 and 2016 respectively.
Synthesis and application of a molecularly imprinted polymer in selective solid-phase extraction of efavirenz from water
Authors: Mtolo Sinothando P. , Mahlambi Precious N. , Madikizela Lawrence M.
Published: February 2019

Efavirenz is one of the antiretroviral drugs widely used to treat the human immunodeficiency virus. Antiretroviral drugs have been found to be present in surface water and wastewater. Due to complexity of environmental samples, solid-phase extraction (SPE) is used for isolation and pre-concentration of antiretroviral drugs prior to their chromatographic analysis. However, the commercially available SPE sorbents lack selectivity, which tends to prolong the analysis time. Therefore, in this study a molecularly imprinted polymer was synthesized for the specific recognition of efavirenz and then applied as the SPE sorbent for its extraction from wastewater and surface water samples. The imprinted and non-imprinted polymers were synthesized using a bulk polymerization technique where efavirenz was used as the template, 2-vinylpyridine as functional monomer, 1,1′-azobis-(cyclohexanecarbonitrile) as initiator, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate as cross-linker and toluene:acetonitrile (9:1, v/v) as the porogenic solvent mixture. The characterization was performed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller, elemental analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis techniques. Results showed better selectivity of molecularly imprinted polymer to efavirenz than did non-imprinted polymer. The analysis was performed using high performance liquid chromatography equipped with a photo-diode array detector. The analytical method gave a detection limit of 0.41 μg/L and the analyte recovery of 81% in wastewater. The concentrations found in wastewater ranged from 2.79 to 120.7 μg/L, while in surface water they were between 0.975 and 2.88 μg/L. Therefore, the results of this study show a strong need for a detailed screening of efavirenz in major water utilities in the country.
Laickie „sakralizacje” prawa stanowionego
Authors: Salij O. Jacek
Published: February 2019

Artykuł wychodzi od spostrzeżenia, że już w antyku dostrzegano, żeprawo znaczy więcej niż prawo stanowione, które ze swej istotny ulega zmianom, podczas, gdy prawo w sensie tego, co prawe „trwa zawsze i jest niezmienne”. Autor, ukazując odkrycie prawa naturalnego jako kluczowy etap w procesie sekularyzacji prawa, dowodzi, że wraz z pozytywizmem prawnym, dzisiaj ponownie zyskującym popularność, zachodzi proces swoistej desekularyzacji prawa. W jego ramach próbuje się prawom stanowionym przez ludzi nadać na nowo znamiona w istocie„boskie”, co rodzić może totalitarne zagrożenie ze strony demokracji.
Rząd Tadeusza Mazowieckiego wobec reformy wymiaru sprawiedliwości
Authors: Dudek Antoni
Published: February 2019

Przedmiotem opracowania jest analiza zmian politycznych oraz dokonujących się na ich tle zmian systemu wymiaru sprawiedliwości w Polsce na przełomie lat 80. i 90. Opierając się na materiałach źródłowych autor przedstawia kulisy prac legislacyjnych, jakie przeprowadził rząd Tadeusza Mazowieckiego w celu zreformowania systemu sądownictwa oraz role poszczególnych aktorów w proponowaniu konkretnych zmian, jak np. postulat wymiany kadrowej w sądach i prokuraturach.Autor porusza również kwestię długofalowych konsekwencji stanu polskiego sądownictwa, ukształtowanego w czasach rządu Mazowieckiego, których efekty są wciąż obecne w aktualnej politycznej debacie dotyczącej zmian dokonywanych w wymiarze sprawiedliwości przez rząd premiera Mateusza Morawieckiego.
O kategorii postępu w encyklice «Spe salvi»
Authors: Mazurkiewicz Ks. Piotr
Published: February 2019

Punktem wyjścia analizy jest wyjaśnienie terminu „postęp”, który w odniesieniu do człowieka oznacza zmianę rozumianą jako udoskonalenie. Głównym przedmiotem rozważań autora jest kategoria postępu ujęta przez Benedykta XVI w encyklice Spe salvi. Zdaniem papieża, wiara w postęp nie tylko zastępuje wiarę w Boga, ale także przyczynia się do budowania świata „tak, jakby Bóg nie istniał”. W ramach tak postrzeganej idei postępu centralne miejsce zajmuje rozum i wolność, stanowiące antytezę tradycyjnej diady: wiara i Kościół.W nauczaniu Kościoła zamiast słowa „postęp” używano raczej słowa „rozwój”. Według Benedykta XVI autentyczny i integralny rozwój powinien obejmować każdą osobę we wszystkich jej wymiarach (zarówno w wymiarze potrzeb materialnych, jak również – a może przede wszystkim – w wymiarze duchowym).
Czym jest teologia polityczna?
Authors: Stawrowski Zbigniew
Published: February 2019

Artykuł jest próbą wyjaśnienia idei pojęcia teologii politycznej, któregorozpowszechnienie w dużej mierze należało do Carla Schmitta, niemieckiego teoretyka państwa i  prawa. Na potrzeby artykułu autor dokonał koniecznej analizy pojęcia teologii, a w drugiej części skupił się na definicji pojęcia teologii politycznej. Omówienie systemów politycznych oraz wzajemnych relacji pomiędzy państwem a  Kościołem, autor wykorzystał w  celu zbadania możliwości wyznaczenia granicy pomiędzy religią a polityką. W swojej konkluzji artykuł, nie umniejszając słuszności koncepcji teologii wg C. Schmitta, dowodzi, że polityczny punkt widzenia nie powinien być uważany za wyłączny determinant sprawowania władzy, gdyż równie ważna jest perspektywa religijna.
Nowoczesna tożsamość narodowa budowana na zeświecczonej tradycji religijnej (przypadek czeski)
Authors: Zenderowski Radosław
Published: February 2019

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest ukazanie fenomenu gwałtownego spadku w krótkim czasie religijności narodu czeskiego, który stanowi – zdaniem autora – odosobniony przypadek w Europie Środkowo-Wschodniej. Autor tekstu analizując to zjawisko w szczególności zwraca uwagę na zlaicyzowaną tradycję husycką i tradycje czeskiego antykatolicyzmu, które miały i nadal mają istotne znaczenie w procesie kształtowania czeskiej tożsamości narodowej.
Aksamitny totalitaryzm, czyli zapomniana przestroga Jana Pawła II
Authors: Górny Grzegorz
Published: February 2019

Artykuł podejmuje problem konsekwencji wdrażania „programu oświeceniowego” świata bez Boga dla współczesnego liberalizmu. Rozważa, w odwołaniu do myśli współczesnych intelektualistów (jak Chantal Delsol, Vladimir Bukowski, Vaclav Havel) aktualność uwagi Jana Pawła II twierdzącego, że marksistowski kolektywizm, jest tylko «gorszym wydaniem» tego samego program, który dochodzi do głosu we współczesnych liberalnych demokracjach.
Comparative Efficacy of Adalimumab and Etanercept in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Under 4 Years of Age Depending on Active Uveitis
Authors: Alexeeva Ekaterina , Dvoryakovskaya Tatyana , Denisova Rina , Sleptsova Tatyana , Isaeva Kseniya , Chomahidze Alexandra , Fetisova Anna , Mamutova Anna , Alshevskaya Alina , Moskalev Andrey
Published: February 2019

Introduction:

In 2011, Etanercept (ETA) was approved for clinical application in patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) older than 2 years of age; Adalimumab (ADA) was approved in 2013. However, the available data for these patients are not sufficient even in large-scale registers. In older children, uveitis is a factor taken into consideration when choosing anti-TNF therapy, so we believe that its onset at an early age may affect the efficacy of treatment with different anti-TNF drugs.

Objectives:

This study aimed to evaluate the comparative efficacy of ADA and ETA in children of young age depending on their uveitis status.

Methods:

Comparative analysis involved patients who had initiated ETA (n=49, no active uveitis) or ADA (n=25; 13 patients with active uveitis and 12 patients without uveitis) therapy at an age of ≤4 years. Treatment efficacy was evaluated according to the dynamics of clinical signs and laboratory values, the ACRPedi and Wallace criteria.

Results:

ETA and ADA proved very efficacious in children under 4 years of age already after the first month of therapy according to the disease activity scores, laboratory values, and morning stiffness duration. After 3 months of therapy, the number of affected joints was substantially reduced in all three groups (p<0.01). The percentage of patients who had achieved ACR50/70/90 by the end of the follow-up period was 42/41/38 (85.7/83.7/77.6%) in ETA group, 10/10/9 (76.9/76.9/69.2%) in ADA group with uveitis, and 9/7/5 (75/58.3/41.7) in ADA group without uveitis, respectively. A comparable proportion of ETA patients and ADA patients with uveitis achieved remission (26 (53.1%) and 7 (53.8%), respectively), while only 3 (25%) of ADA patients without uveitis achieved long-term clinical remission (p-values are insignificant).

Conclusion:

In children younger than 4 years, ADA shows higher efficacy in patients with uveitis as compared to those without uveitis. Children without uveitis show a better response to ETA, although there is a risk of de novo uveitis. Therefore, ADA is the drug of choice for children with uveitis under 4 years of age, while ETA is preferred in children without uveitis.
Impact of Enterovirus Molecular Assay Turnaround Time on Hospitalization Length During an Echovirus 30 Meningitis Outbreak, France, Fall 2014
Authors: N’Guyen Yohan , Lebreil Anne L. , Simphal Philippine , Pietrement Christine , Bednarek Nathalie , Orquevaux Pauline , Gretteau Paul A. , Andreoletti Laurent
Published: February 2019

Background:

The impact of Enterovirus Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction assay (EV RT-PCR) on hospitalization lengths of patients with aseptic meningitis has been investigated but the impact of early EV RT-PCR results released on time before patient discharge remains unclear during Echovirus meningitis outbreaks.

Objective:

To assess a potential correlation between EV RT-PCR turn-around time and hospitalization lengths during an Echovirus meningitis outbreak.

Method:

Eighteen patients demonstrating a positive EV RT-PCR assay performed on Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) samples collected between October 1st 2014 and December 31st 2014 were retrospectively included. Viral protein 1 (VP1) gene region was amplified and sequenced using a classical Sanger sequencing reaction. Clinical data were retrospectively collected from patient’s records. Quantitative variables expressed as median values and ranges were compared using Mann Whitney U test. Correlations were performed using simple regression analysis.

Results:

Phylogenetic VP1 sequence analyses identified that the outbreak was related to an Echovirus 30 strain in 7 out of the 10 cases with available sequencing data. The three remaining sequences analyses evidenced Echovirus 14, 9 and 7 strains. Hospitalization length was statistically shorter in children without comorbidity (n=5) than in adult patients (n=10) or neonates and children with comorbidity (n=3) (p=0.003 and 0.01 respectively), whereas EV RT-PCR turnaround time was not statistically different between these groups. Correlation between hospitalization length and EV RT-PCR turnaround time was poor (R2=0.06), especially in adults (R2=0.01)

Conclusion:

Our data indicated that EV RT-PCR turnaround time was not correlated to hospitalization length during a short Echovirus meningitis outbreak.
A Game to Deal With Alcohol Abuse (Jib): Development and Game Experience Evaluation
Authors: Carvalho Darlinton Barbosa Feres , Domingueti Daniel Bueno , Almeida Santos Sandro Martins De , Dias Diego Roberto Colombo
Published: February 2019

Background

Alcohol abuse is the primary cause of (public) health problems in most parts of the world. However, it is undeniable that alcohol consumption is a practice that is widely accepted socially in many places, even being protected by law as a cultural and historical heritage. The issue of alcohol abuse is complex and urgent, and consequently, it is necessary to create innovative approaches such as the proposal explored in this study.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the development and evaluation of a serious game for smartphones to present a novel approach to address the issue of alcohol abuse.

Methods

A serious game was developed to instill the consequences of alcohol abuse into the player through experimentation in the game. In the game, the consequences of alcohol use are demonstrated by increasing the game speed that gives an illusion of fun but also leads to a premature death. The evaluation employed an assessment based on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and the Game Experience Questionnaire (GEQ). The participants belonged to the university student’s house.

Results

The game development process has been presented, including its mechanics and gameplay. The game has the style of action and adventure games in which the player controls an indigenous avatar that can deflect or attack opponents coming his or her way. The game evaluation comprised an assessment based on 23 participants, aged 20 to 29 years. According to the AUDIT assessment, 18 participants reported having a low or nonexistent degree of alcohol dependence and 5 declared average dependence. Regarding their habit of playing games on smartphones, 9 participants declared they have this habit of playing (habitual players), and among the 14 that did not have this habit of playing (nonhabitual players), 3 participants declared not having a smartphone at all. The GEQ core assessment showed a higher positive affect among the participants with a habit of playing games, scoring 2.80 (habitual players) on a scale of 4.0 versus 1.61 (nonhabitual players), and higher tension as an opposite relationship of 0.81 (nonhabitual players) versus 0.37 (habitual players). The overall GEQ evaluation showed that the game presents a more positive than negative affect on all users, besides showing the other desirable characteristics of serious games.

Conclusions

We present a new way of dealing with the issue of alcohol abuse through a game designed for smartphones. It promotes an overall positive user experience, having a greater impact on users accustomed to games. The proposed approach has its niche, though it is still a minority in the evaluated population. Further research should explore new game features, such as new styles, to make the game more attractive to a wider audience, in addition to performing an in-depth study on the effects of playing it.
Factors Influencing Exercise Engagement When Using Activity Trackers: Nonrandomized Pilot Study
Authors: Centi Amanda Jayne , Atif Mursal , Golas Sara Bersche , Mohammadi Ramin , Kamarthi Sagar , Agboola Stephen , Kvedar Joseph C , Jethwani Kamal
Published: February 2019

Background

It is well reported that tracking physical activity can lead to sustained exercise routines, which can decrease disease risk. However, most stop using trackers within a couple months of initial use. The reasons people stop using activity trackers can be varied and personal. Understanding the reasons for discontinued use could lead to greater acceptance of tracking and more regular exercise engagement.

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine the individualistic reasons for nonengagement with activity trackers.

Methods

Overweight and obese participants (n=30) were enrolled and allowed to choose an activity tracker of their choice to use for 9 weeks. Questionnaires were administered at the beginning and end of the study to collect data on their technology use, as well as social, physiological, and psychological attributes that may influence tracker use. Closeout interviews were also conducted to further identify individual influencers and attributes. In addition, daily steps were collected from the activity tracker.

Results

The results of the study indicate that participants typically valued the knowledge of their activity level the activity tracker provided, but it was not a sufficient motivator to overcome personal barriers to maintain or increase exercise engagement. Participants identified as extrinsically motivated were more influenced by wearing an activity tracker than those who were intrinsically motivated. During the study, participants who reported either owning multiple technology devices or knowing someone who used multiple devices were more likely to remain engaged with their activity tracker.

Conclusions

This study lays the foundation for developing a smart app that could promote individual engagement with activity trackers.
Technology-Enabled Mental Health Service Reform for Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling: Participatory Design Study (Preprint)
Authors: LaMonica Haley M , Davenport Tracey A , Burns Jane , Cross Shane , Hodson Stephanie , Veitch Jennifer , Hickie Ian B
Published: February 2019

BACKGROUND

The impact of mental ill-health on every aspect of the lives of a large number of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, their partners, and their families is widely recognized. Recent Senate inquiries have highlighted gaps in service delivery as well as the need for service reform to ensure appropriate care options for individuals who are currently engaged with mental health and support services as well as for those who, for a variety of reasons, have not sought help. To that end, successive Australian governments generally and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs specifically have prioritized veteran-centric reform. Open Arms is an Australia-wide service that provides counseling and support to current and former ADF personnel, and their family members, for mental health conditions.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to develop and configure a prototypic Web-based platform for Open Arms—Veterans & Families Counselling (formerly Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service) with the Open Arms community to enhance the quality of mental health services provided by Open Arms.

METHODS

The study aimed to recruit up to 100 people from the Open Arms community (current and former ADF personnel and their families, health professionals, service managers, and administrators) in regions of New South Wales, including Sydney, Canberra, Maitland, Singleton, and Port Stephens. Participants were invited to participate in 4-hour participatory design workshops. A variety of methods were used within the workshops, including prompted discussion, review of working prototypes, creation of descriptive artifacts, and group-based development of user journeys.

RESULTS

Seven participatory design workshops were held, including a total of 49 participants. Participants highlighted that the prototype has the potential to (1) provide the opportunity for greater and better-informed personal choice in relation to options for care based on the level of need and personal preferences; (2) ensure transparency in care by providing the individual with access to all of their personal health information; and (3) improve collaborative care and care continuity by allowing information to be shared securely with current and future providers.

CONCLUSIONS

Our findings highlight the value of actively engaging stakeholders in participatory design processes for the development and configuration of new technologies.
Program Intervensi Berbasis Mindfulness untuk Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Psikologis Caregiver Pasien Kanker Anak
Authors: Astuti Nur Baiti , Setiyawati Diana
Published: February 2019

Diagnosis cancer in children can be extremely stressful for caregiver. Caregiver are “hidden patients” who have suffered from physical and psychological problems. However, only few program address the needs caregivers of children with cancer. This research aims to enhance psychological well-being (PWB) using mindfulness based intervention for caregiver. Participants of this study are 6 caregivers of children with cancer in Yayasan Kanker Anak Yogyakarta. The research design is one group pretest-postest design. PWB scale used to measure caregiver’s well-being, given before treatment as pre-test and after treatments as post test. The descriptive statistic using wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-ranks test showed improvements in psychological well being’s caregiver but were not statistically significant (Z= -1.051, p= 0.293 (p>0.05). However, caregivers had improved in self acceptance after mindfulness program (Z= -2.207, p= 0.016 (p< 0.05).
Penyiapan Pondasi dan Lantai Bangunan Utama Pengolahan Sampah di Dukuh Ngipikrejo II, Desa Banjararum, Kabupaten Kulonprogo
Authors: Haryanto Iman , Sulistyadi Hotma P , Ali Syaukat , Wiryanta Wiryanta , Kurniadi Edi , Kurniawan Agus
Published: February 2019

Banjararum village does not have solid waste processing facility (“tempat pengolahan sampah” atau TPS) yet. The community service activity program aims to design TPS area site plan, TPS building (especially foundation and floor), and carry out the construction work. The building is located at village property site and includes area of 1000 m2. The work activities include location survey, surveying, site plan preparation, review and finalizing of site plan by team and village government partner, land clearing, bouwplank fixing, cut work, foundation construction, soil filling for floor levelling, construction of other building elements (column, wall, roof), tile fixing, and reporting. Technical data are consisted: floor area by dimension of 11´6 m, three maturity pools by dimension 3.5´4 m per pool, continuous river stone foundation (by dimension of height, base width, and top width of 0,6´0,6´0,3 m) and a layer beneath foundation made by river sands and stones. Village government partner assists team work through labor and material procurement and carry out daily supervising.
Pelatihan Pengemasan Produk Wingko Ungu Hasil Produksi Kelompok Usaha Wingko Ungu Desa Banjararum, Kecamatan Kalibawang, Kabupaten Kulon Progo
Authors: Legowo Herman , Wulandari Rizky , Oktyawati Dianila
Published: February 2019

Banjararum Village is an agropolitan village that has potential in agriculture field such as sweet potato and red dragon fruit. In addition, there are Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)  as conducted by Kelompok Wanita Tani  Banjararum Village, Kalibawang, Kulonprogo which is producing snack  from agriculture such as wingko purple and red dragon fruit. But they do not have an attractive packaging yet. The purpose of this community service is to provide training and mentoring on wingko products. The method used is the delivery of the concept of an attractive logo and packaging, logo-making training, and packaging training. The result of this activity is the women farmer groups have a knowledge about the logo and packaging are interesting and have an interesting logo and packaging on wingko products. The conclusion of this activity is the implementation of the activity runs smoothly, Kelompok Wanita Tani Banjararum has the knowledge of interesting design and economical.
Pembuatan Aplikasi Berbasis Android sebagai Media Promosi Potensi Wisata di Kawasan Menoreh Samigaluh Kulon Progo
Authors: Al Fauzan Muhammad Rifqi , Sudiartono Sudiartono , Setyawan Galih , Putri Tika Erna , Fakhrurrozi Imam , Adrian Ronald , Surriani Atikah
Published: February 2019

The aim of our community service program is to create promotion media of tourist attraction located in Menoreh, Samigaluh District, Kulon Progo Regency. Menoreh has a lot of not well-developed potential tourist attractions. There are not many information that we can obtain in internet about Menoreh attractions. This can be viewed from low number of visitors in Menoreh. Therefore a good promotion media is needed to solve the explained problem. Menoreh is a very potential area not only because of its natural resources but also because the government through the Ministry of Tourism establish Menoreh as a National Tourism Strategic Area (KSPN) Borobudur. There are many choices of promotional media that can be used, in this community service program we use Android-based application. Ministry of Communications and Information Republic of Indonesia in its official website predicts that by 2018 the number of active users of smartphones in Indonesia will exceed of 100 million users. Indonesia will be the country with the fourth largest smartphone active users in the world after China, India and the United States. From the that fact we can said that the promotion with smartphone-based application (by means of Android) is one of the most effective promotional methods today.
Pengenalan Pendidikan dan Profesi Tenaga Kesehatan Rumah Sakit pada Siswa SMA Guna Mengembangkan Wawasan Dunia Karir
Authors: R Dina Fitriana , Miharti Rawi
Published: February 2019

Higher education is one of the stakeholders which have a role in preparing quality productive age through Tri Dharma. The success of preparing a generation at the senior high school level will be able to support Indonesia's success in 2030. It is expected that with age, energy and great enthusiasm it will become a big capital for the country's development. The purpose of this activity is to encourage the growth of student awareness in planning further education or career as a description of future life plans and to increase knowledge about the insights of female students related to education and the health professionals especially in complex hospitals. The method in implementing this activity is by counseling, discussion and question and answer. The activity was held on Friday, 11 August 2017 at 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WIB at SMA (Senior High School) 2 Wates in Kulon Progo Yogyakarta. The introduction of education and the profession of the health workforce in the form of explanatory counseling was attended by 131 students of SMA N 2 Wates who were students of class XII majoring in Science and Social Sciences at SMA N 2 Wates. This activity took place by involving several parties, namely the lecturer and student team of Medical Record Study Program, headmaster and counseling teacher (BK) as well as class XII students at SMA N 2 Wates in Kulon Progo. The participants took part in the activity well, actively and enthusiastically.
Geliat Ekonomi Masyarakat Priangan Era Pemerintahan Hindia Belanda 1900—1942
Authors: Handayani Sri Ana
Published: February 2019

The aim of this research is to show the economic activity of the Priangan people during the rule of the Netherlands Indies Government between 1900-1940. The research focusses on the economic policies and discussions from the Netherlands Indies Government in reforming “native” economic life and its response by Priangan society. This study uses the historical method with four research stages, namely heuristic, criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The result of this research shows that state intervention in the local economic life was a failure, evidenced by the number of Priangan people in poverty. In the early twentieth century, sikep (landlord) became major reformers due to a new perspective that valued capital more than land . They succeeded to use their capital to develop micro industries, influencing the economic life of Priangan society. The society was able to creatively adapt to the new policy of economic liberalism. Based on their local wisdoms, the Priangan people created a new form of liberalism supported within their socio-cultural, economic, and political structures. This local liberalism formed the pattern of dynamic economic behaviour and nurtured the entrepreneurial spirit amongst the Priangan society.
Papel de las hormonas vegetales en la regulación de la autofagia en plantas
Authors: Porta Helena , Jiménez-Nopala Gladys
Published: February 2019

Las hormonas vegetales son moléculas señalizadoras que se localizan en los diferentes tejidos de una planta y en cantidades específicas de acuerdo al proceso que regulan. Los cambios en la concentración y distribución de las hormonas vegetales modulan el desarrollo y las respuestas al estrés biótico y abiótico.La autofagia, que significa autodigestión, es un mecanismo que degrada los componentes dañados o tóxicos que surgen del metabolismo, con la finalidad de reciclarlos y mantener la salud de la célula. En este proceso se forman vesículas de doble membrana llamadas autofagosomas, las cuales encierran la carga dañada o no deseada, que posteriormente se deposita para su degradación en la vacuola de donde la célula recupera aminoácidos, lípidos y proteínas. Se ha observado una confluencia entre las hormonas vegetales y la autofagia durante el desarrollo y el crecimiento, la senescencia y la muerte celular programada.En esta revisión repasamos los avances en la comprensión del papel de las hormonas vegetales involucradas en la modulación de la autofagia en las plantas.
Reafirmación de la estimativa moral y jurídica. Análisis crítico del relativismo escéptico de Kelsen en axiología
Authors: Recaséns Siches Luis
Published: February 2019

Reafirmación de la estimativa moral y jurídica. Análisis crítico del relativismo escéptico de Kelsen en axiología
El tiempo en la física atómica
Authors: De Gortari Eli
Published: February 2019

El tiempo en la física atómica
El conocimiento del valor: teoría de los valores a mediados del siglo XX
Authors: S. Hartman Robert
Published: February 2019

El conocimiento del valor: teoría de los valores a mediados del siglo XX
Curso de antropología filosófica
Authors: Gaos José
Published: February 2019

Curso de antropología filosófica
Heidegger 1956 y 57 (Reseña de escritos de Martin Heidegger publicados en esos años)
Authors: Gaos José
Published: February 2019

Heidegger 1956 y 57 (Reseña de escritos de Martin Heidegger publicados en esos años)
Problemas y posturas lógicas
Authors: Bueno Miguel
Published: February 2019

Problemas y posturas lógicas
Razón y fundamento en Hegel
Authors: Rossi Alejandro
Published: February 2019

Razón y fundamento en Hegel
Fenomenología trascendental y "filosofía primera". Observaciones al Ensayo de una historia crítica de las ideas, de Husserl
Authors: Funke Gerhard
Published: February 2019

Fenomenología trascendental y "filosofía primera". Observaciones al Ensayo de una historia crítica de las ideas, de Husserl
Philip P. Wiener y Aron Noland, Roots of Scientific Thought
Authors: S. Hartman Robert
Published: February 2019

Philip P. Wiener y Aron Noland, Roots of Scientific Thought
La correlación funcional del método
Authors: Bueno Miguel
Published: February 2019

La correlación funcional del método
Vasconcelos y Ramos en la filosofía mexicana
Authors: Zea Leopoldo
Published: February 2019

Vasconcelos y Ramos en la filosofía mexicana
El pensamiento estético de Samuel Ramos
Authors: Fernández Justino
Published: February 2019

El pensamiento estético de Samuel Ramos
Dinámica de la cultura
Authors: Larroyo Francisco
Published: February 2019

Dinámica de la cultura
Samuel Ramos y el humanismo filosófico de México
Authors: Guy Alain
Published: February 2019

Samuel Ramos y el humanismo filosófico de México
Ortega en México: tributo a Samuel Ramos
Authors: Romanell Patrick
Published: February 2019

Ortega en México: tributo a Samuel Ramos
Una obra póstuma de Ortega
Authors: Recaséns Siches Luis
Published: February 2019

Una obra póstuma de Ortega
El positivismo lógico
Authors: Molina C.N.
Published: February 2019

El positivismo lógico
Edmund Husserl, Erste Philosophie (1923–1924). Zweiter Teil: Theorie der Phänomenologischen Reduktion
Authors: Villoro Luis
Published: February 2019

Edmund Husserl, Erste Philosophie (1923–1924). Zweiter Teil: Theorie der Phänomenologischen Reduktion
José Gaos, Discurso de filosofía
Authors: Salmerón Fernando
Published: February 2019

José Gaos, Discurso de filosofía
Importancia de la teoría jurídica pura
Authors: García Máynez Eduardo
Published: February 2019

Importancia de la teoría jurídica pura
Filosofía de la prehistoria de México
Authors: De Gortari Eli
Published: February 2019

Filosofía de la prehistoria de México
Breve ensayo sobre las virtudes morales
Authors: Bueno Miguel
Published: February 2019

Breve ensayo sobre las virtudes morales