bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acceptability of an Embodied Conversational Agent for Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support via a Smartphone App: Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Baptista Shaira , Wadley Greg , Bird Dominique , Oldenburg Brian , Speight Jane ,   The My Diabetes Coach Research Group
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND

Embodied conversational agents (ECAs) are increasingly used in health care apps; however, their acceptability in type 2 diabetes (T2D) self-management apps has not yet been investigated.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to evaluate the acceptability of the ECA (Laura) used to deliver diabetes self-management education and support in the My Diabetes Coach (MDC) app.

METHODS

A sequential mixed methods design was applied. Adults with T2D allocated to the intervention arm of the MDC trial used the MDC app over a period of 12 months. At 6 months, they completed questions assessing their interaction with, and attitudes toward, the ECA. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with a subsample of the participants from the intervention arm to explore their experiences of using the ECA. The interview questions included the participants’ perceptions of Laura, including their initial impression of her (and how this changed over time), her personality, and human character. The quantitative and qualitative data were interpreted using integrated synthesis.

RESULTS

Of the 93 intervention participants, 44 (47%) were women; the mean (SD) age of the participants was 55 (SD 10) years and the baseline glycated hemoglobin A1c level was 7.3% (SD 1.5%). Overall, 66 of the 93 participants (71%) provided survey responses. Of these, most described Laura as being helpful (57/66, 86%), friendly (57/66, 86%), competent (56/66, 85%), trustworthy (48/66, 73%), and likable (40/66, 61%). Some described Laura as not real (18/66, 27%), boring (26/66, 39%), and annoying (20/66, 30%). Participants reported that interacting with Laura made them feel more motivated (29/66, 44%), comfortable (24/66, 36%), confident (14/66, 21%), happy (11/66, 17%), and hopeful (8/66, 12%). Furthermore, 20% (13/66) of the participants were frustrated by their interaction with Laura, and 17% (11/66) of the participants reported that interacting with Laura made them feel guilty. A total of 4 themes emerged from the qualitative data (N=19): (1) perceived role: a friendly coach rather than a health professional; (2) perceived support: emotional and motivational support; (3) embodiment preference acceptability of a human-like character; and (4) room for improvement: need for greater congruence between Laura’s words and actions.

CONCLUSIONS

These findings suggest that an ECA is an acceptable means to deliver T2D self-management education and support. A human-like character providing ongoing, friendly, nonjudgmental, emotional, and motivational support is well received. Nevertheless, the ECA can be improved by increasing congruence between its verbal and nonverbal communication and accommodating user preferences.

CLINICALTRIAL

Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry CTRN12614001229662; https://tinyurl.com/yxshn6pd
Online Antenatal Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Opportunities and Challenges (Preprint)
Authors: Wu Huailiang , Sun Weiwei , Huang Xinyu , Yu Shinning , Wang Hao , Bi Xiaoyu , Sheng Jie , Chen Sihan , Akinwunmi Babatunde , Zhang Casper J P , Ming Wai-Kit
Published: July 2020

UNSTRUCTURED

People across the world have been greatly affected by the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The high infection risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in hospitals is particularly problematic for recently delivered mothers and currently pregnant women who require professional antenatal care. Online antenatal care would be a preferable alternative for these women since it can provide pregnancy-related information and remote clinic consultations. In addition, online antenatal care may help to provide relatively economical medical services and diminish health care inequality due to its convenience and cost-effectiveness, especially in developing countries or regions. However, some pregnant women will doubt the reliability of such online information. Therefore, it is important to ensure the quality and safety of online services and establish a stable, mutual trust between the pregnant women, the obstetric care providers and the technology vis-a-vis the online programs. Here, we report how the COVID-19 pandemic brings not only opportunities for the development and popularization of online antenatal care programs but also challenges.
Screening for Depression in Daily Life: Development and External Validation of a Prediction Model Based on Actigraphy and Experience Sampling Method (Preprint)
Authors: Minaeva Olga , Riese Harriëtte , Lamers Femke , Antypa Niki , Wichers Marieke , Booij Sanne H
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND

In many countries, depressed individuals often first visit primary care settings for consultation, but a considerable number of clinically depressed patients remain unidentified. Introducing additional screening tools may facilitate the diagnostic process.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to examine whether experience sampling method (ESM)-based measures of depressive affect and behaviors can discriminate depressed from nondepressed individuals. In addition, the added value of actigraphy-based measures was examined.

METHODS

We used data from 2 samples to develop and validate prediction models. The development data set included 14 days of ESM and continuous actigraphy of currently depressed (n=43) and nondepressed individuals (n=82). The validation data set included 30 days of ESM and continuous actigraphy of currently depressed (n=27) and nondepressed individuals (n=27). Backward stepwise logistic regression analysis was applied to build the prediction models. Performance of the models was assessed with goodness-of-fit indices, calibration curves, and discriminative ability (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve [AUC]).

RESULTS

In the development data set, the discriminative ability was good for the actigraphy model (AUC=0.790) and excellent for both the ESM (AUC=0.991) and the combined-domains model (AUC=0.993). In the validation data set, the discriminative ability was reasonable for the actigraphy model (AUC=0.648) and excellent for both the ESM (AUC=0.891) and the combined-domains model (AUC=0.892).

CONCLUSIONS

ESM is a good diagnostic predictor and is easy to calculate, and it therefore holds promise for implementation in clinical practice. Actigraphy shows no added value to ESM as a diagnostic predictor but might still be useful when ESM use is restricted.
A Novel Remote Follow-Up Tool Based on an Instant Messaging/Social Media App for the Management of Patients With Low Anterior Resection Syndrome: Pilot Prospective Self-Control Study (Preprint)
Authors: Liu Fan , Guo Peng , Su Xiangqian , Cui Ming , Jiang Jianlong , Wang Suo , Yu Zhouman , Zhou Runhe , Ye Yingjiang
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND

Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a common functional disorder that develops after patients with rectal cancer undergo anal preservation surgery. Common approaches to assess the symptoms of patients with LARS are often complex and time-consuming. Instant messaging/social media has great application potential in LARS follow-up, but has been underdeveloped.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to compare data between a novel instant messaging/social media follow-up system and a telephone interview in patients with LARS and to analyze the consistency of the instant messaging/social media platform.

METHODS

Patients with R0 resectable rectal cancer who accepted several defecation function visits via the instant messaging/social media platform and agreed to a telephone interview after the operation using the same questionnaire including subjective questions and LARS scores were included. Differences between the 2 methods were analyzed in pairs and the diagnostic consistency of instant messaging/social media was calculated based on telephone interview results.

RESULTS

In total, 21 questionnaires from 15 patients were included. The positive rates of defecation dissatisfaction, life restriction, and medication use were 10/21 (48%), 11/21 (52%), and 8/21 (38%) for telephone interview and 10/21 (48%), 13/21 (62%), and 5/21 (24%) for instant messaging/social media, respectively. No statistically significant difference was observed between instant messaging/social media and telephone interview in terms of total LARS score (mean 22.4 [SD 11.9] vs mean 24.7 [SD 10.7], P<.21) and LARS categories (Z=–0.264, P=.79); however, instant messaging/social media showed a more negative tendency. The kappa values of 3 subjective questions were 0.618, 0.430, and 0.674, respectively. The total LARS scores were consistent between both groups (Pearson coefficient 0.760, P<.001; category correlation coefficient 0.570, P=.005). Patients with major LARS had highly consistent results, with sensitivity, specificity, kappa value, and P value of 77.8%, 91.7%, 0.704, and .001, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

Instant messaging/social media can be a major LARS screening method. However, further research on information accuracy and user acceptance is needed before implementing a mature system.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03009747; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03009747
Where Virtual Care Was Already a Reality: Experiences of a Nationwide Telehealth Service Provider During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Preprint)
Authors: Uscher-Pines Lori , Thompson James , Taylor Prentiss , Dean Kristin , Yuan Tony , Tong Ian , Mehrotra Ateev
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the use of and demand for telehealth services.

OBJECTIVE

Here, we describe the utilization of telehealth services provided by Doctor On Demand, Inc., a well-known telehealth company in the United States, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also explore how the number of virtual visits, reasons for visits, and patients served changed over time.

METHODS

We reported data as a percentage change from the baseline week during 2 distinct time periods: February-June 2019 and February-June 2020 based on 4 categories of visits: respiratory illness, unscheduled behavioral health, scheduled behavioral health, and chronic illness.

RESULTS

In 2020, the total visit volume increased considerably from March through April 7, 2020 (59% above the baseline) and then declined through the week of June 2 (15% above the baseline). Visits for respiratory illnesses increased through the week of March 24 (30% above the baseline) and then steadily declined through the week of June 2 (65% below the baseline). Higher relative increases were observed for unscheduled behavioral health and chronic illness visits through April (109% and 131% above the baseline, respectively) before a decline through the week of June 2 (69% and 37% above the baseline, respectively). Increases in visit volume among rural residents were slightly higher than those among urban residents (peak at 64% vs 58% above the baseline, respectively).

CONCLUSIONS

Although this telehealth service provider observed a substantial increase in the volume of visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is interesting to note that this growth was not fueled by COVID-19 concerns but by visits for behavioral health and chronic illness. Telehealth services may play a role as a “safety valve” for patients who have difficulty accessing care during a public health emergency.
Web-Based Relaxation Intervention for Stress During Social Isolation: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Pizzoli Silvia Francesca Maria , Marzorati Chiara , Mazzoni Davide , Pravettoni Gabriella
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND

Relaxation practices might be helpful exercises for coping with anxiety and stressful sensations. They may be of particular utility when used in web-based interventions during periods of social isolation.

OBJECTIVE

This randomized study aimed to test whether web-based relaxation practices like natural sounds, deep respiration, and body scans can promote relaxation and a positive emotional state, and reduce psychomotor activation and preoccupation related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS

Participants were randomly assigned to one of three experimental conditions. Each condition was characterized by a single online session of a guided square breathing exercise, a guided body scan exercise, or natural sounds. The participants listened to one of the fully automated audio clips for 7 minutes and pre-post completed self-assessed scales on perceived relaxation, psychomotor activation, level of preoccupation associated with COVID-19, and emotional state. At the end of the session, qualitative reports on subjective experience were also collected.

RESULTS

Overall, 294 participants completed 75% of the survey and 240 completed the entire survey as well as one of three randomly assigned interventions. Perceived relaxation, psychomotor activation/stress, and preoccupation related to COVID-19 showed a positive improvement after participants listened to the audio clips. The same pattern was observed for the valence and perceived dominance of the emotional state. The square breathing and body scan exercises yielded superior results compared to natural sounds in lowering perceived stress.

CONCLUSIONS

This study provides a novel insight that can guide the development of future low-cost web-based interventions to reduce preoccupation and stress in the general population.

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.2196/19236
GENOTOXICITY EVALUATION OF CISSUS LATIFOLIA LAM. AND ITS GENOPROTECTIVE EFFECT ON OXIDATIVE DAMAGE INDUCED BY HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Authors: M RUBEENA , E THOPPIL JOHN
Published: July 2020

Objective: This study focused on the genotoxic efficacy of higher concentrations of methanolic extract of Cissus latifolia Lam. and its genoprotective role at lower concentrations against the induced cytogenetic aberrations by 2% hydrogen peroxide [H2O2] on the Allium cepa plant model.

Methods: Cytotoxic and genoprotective potential of the plant extract were analyzed using A. cepa assay. The treatment modes that were designed for antigenotoxicity screening were pre-treatment, post-treatment, and concurrent treatment.

Results: Results revealed the toxic effect of extract of C. latifolia which induced major chromosomal abnormalities, namely, nuclear lesions, chromosome vagrants, stickiness, bridges, and chromosome breaks. These aberrations were found to be unaltered and showed the potent clastogenic nature of plant extract. As concentrations of plant extract and exposure time increase, the frequency of occurrence of cytogenetic aberrations was also detected to be more. Further, the potential genotoxicity of plant measured in terms of mitotic index reduction also confirms its significant role in inducing mutagenicity. The genoprotective efficacy of extract was identified as its ability to inhibit and reverse the aberrations caused by H2O2 at lower concentrations of plant extract.

Conclusions: Dose-dependent data highlight the cytotoxic and genoprotective effect of C. latifolia on the A. cepa model. These findings will help to exploit the plant as an anticancer drug and explore other wide arrays of therapeutic activities of C. latifolia.
ALENDRONATE-INDUCED RESPIRATORY DISTRESS
Authors: M PRAVALIKA , V SRIVANI , PAMU SAGAR
Published: July 2020

Respiratory distress is a rare adverse effect of alendronate that is typically associated with severe dyspnoea and wheezing and typically requires hospitalization. The patient with a history of dyspnoea and wheezing during the strenuous workload was treated promptly with alendronate for newly diagnosed osteoporosis. After 2 days, respiratory distress complications were restarted and we accurately reported the patient with basophilia, elevated immunoglobulin E (with a blood test), and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (with computed tomography scan image). The prospective patient was adequately understood as alendronate-induced respiratory distress with an unfortunate rechallenge method. Although there is no direct causal relationship from this adverse case report, the possible mechanism has discussed typically based on peer-reviewed literature.
AMELIORATIVE EFFECT OF CYPERUS SQUARROSUS (CYPERACEAE) PLANT EXTRACTS ON DIABETIC CARDIOMYOPATHY AGAINST STREPTOZOTOCININDUCED DIABETES IN WISTAR RATS
Authors: HG RAGHAVENDRA , P RAVI PRAKASH , N DEVANNA
Published: July 2020

Objective: Cyperus squarrosus, belongs to the family Cyperaceae, has been claimed to possess antidiabetic activity in the ethnomedicinal literature in India. Therefore, the present study was to investigate the effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of C. squarrosus (EECS) on diabetes and its cardiovascular complications with streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats.

Methods: Wister albino rats of either sex were made diabetic with streptozotocin (65 mg/kg, i.v.). Glibenclamide (5 mg/kg) was taken as standard drug. Treatment of aqueous and EECS (aqueous extract of C. squarrosus and EECS) was given in the dose of 200 and 400 mg/kg/day, p.o for 8 weeks and biochemical (serum glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, and high-density lipoprotein [HDL]) parameters were recorded.

Results: Streptozotocin-treated group produced significant increased levels of serum glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, creatine kinase-myocardial band (CK-MB), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels and all these changes were prevented by the treatment with aqueous and EECS in both doses.

Conclusion: As compare with ethanolic extract treated group, aqueous extract treated group exhibits significant (p<0.001) effect on CK-MB and LDH levels. Our result suggests that aqueous and EECS prevents the streptozotocin-induced metabolic abnormalities as well as cardiovascular complications.
Kajian Mutu Selai Lembaran Jambu Biji (Psidium guajava) Akibat Konsentrasi Ekstrak Antosianin Bunga Mawar (Rosa sp) dan Jenis Agen Pembentuk Gel
Authors: Listin Fina Innama , Saati Elfi Anis , Anggriani Rista
Published: July 2020

Guava as one of the agribusiness commodities in the primary agricultural sector has several advantages that make this type of fruit in great demand. Proper and correct processing can increase the shelf life of horticultural products, better flavor values have an impact on the preferences and economic value more than the nutritional value contained in the processed fruit. Red guava is rich in pectin, which is very suitable to be processed into slice jam. Slice jam is the result of modification of semi-solid jam. Slice jam is known as fruit leather. The purpose of this study was to determine the interaction between the concentration of rose extract and the difference of gelling agent to physical and chemical characteristics of the guava slice jam. The research method used was Group Randomized Design (GRD) factorial with 2 factors. The first factor was the concentration of rose extract consisting of 5 levels (0%, 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, 10%). The second factor was the difference of gelling agent consisting of 2 levels (agar 1.5% and carrageenan 1.5%). Parameters analyzed included total soluble solid (° Brix), acidity (pH), vitamin C content, antioxidant activity, total anthocyanin, texture, color intensity (L, a +, b +) and hedonic test (flavor, taste, Appearance, texture). The results of this study showed that there was an interaction between the addition of rose extract concentration and the difference of gelling agent to dissolved solid (° Brix), vitamin C content, antioxidant activity, total anthocyanin, brightness color intensity (L) and redness (a+) guava slice jam. The best treatment was derived at the treatment of 10% roses extract with carrageenan that had 34.20 ° Brix of total soluble solid almost approach the standard of jam (SNI 01 – 3746 – 2008), 3.26 of pH, 96.56 mg / g of vitamin C, 81.45% of antioxidant power, 20.29 mg / g of level anthocyanin, 1.86 of texture, 3.13 of flavor score (quite like), 3.33 of taste score (quite tasty), 3.93 of appearance score (interesting), 2.77 of texture score (quite elastic).
Kajian Kajian Subtitusi Pati Garut (Maranta arundinacea) Alami Dan Termodifikasi Pada Karakteristik Roti Manis Dengan Penambahan Tepung Kacang Merah
Authors: Riyansah Aldi , Putri Desiana Nuriza , Damat Damat
Published: July 2020

The current pattern of public consumption leads to practical food products in the presentation, such as noodles, bread, and other snacks. This consumption pattern has resulted in increased demand for starch-based foodstuffs. The use of wheat flour that makes Indonesia continues to increase the percentage of imported food every year. The use of natural and modified starch is functioning as a substitute for wheat flour. The starch has a resistant starch. Resistant starch is a starch that can not be digested by digestive enzymes and resistant to stomach acid so it can reach the large intestine to be fermented by probiotic bacteria. This study aims to determine the effect of substitution of natural and modified starch by adding red bean flour to the physical-chemical characteristics of sweet bread. The research was conducted by using Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) two factors. The factor I is the composition of wheat flour and garut starch with 6 levels of natural garut starch 90%: 10%, 80%: 20%, 70%: 30% and modified starch 90%: 10%, 80%: 20%, 70%: 30%. Factor II is the added red kidney bean flour with 2 levels is 5% and 10%. The parameters of this research are texture, pore uniformity, proximate analysis, and organoleptic test.
Kualitas Ikan Lele Dumbo (Clarias Gariepinus) Asin Kering Menggunakan Metode Dry Salting dan Wet Salting Dengan Konsentrasi NaCl Yang Berbeda
Authors: Muhtadi Zainal , Pancapalaga Wehandaka , Wachid Mochammad
Published: July 2020

The production of catfish in East Java in recent years increased significantly from 96,337.2 tons in 2014, to 113,070,4 tons in 2015. The high production impact on difficulties of farmers in some areas in marketing their crops, consequently many farmers lose money because feedstocks continue to go while the harvest difficulties sales. One way to increase market interest is by processing it into salted fish products trough salting method, there are two kinds of salting methods, including Wet salting and Dry salting. However, not all salting techniques produce a guaranteed quality product, this is due to the absence of a definite dose for the number of ingredients used, so determining the right NaCl concentration is essential to create a high quality dried salted fish product. The aim of this research is to know the effect of Salting method and different NaCl concentrations on the quality of dried catfish. This research uses the experimental method with Randomized Block Design (RBD) pattern factorial. The factor I: salting method consisting of Z1: Dry salting Z2: Wet salting. Factor II: NaCl concentration consisting of M1: 15%, M2: 25%, M3: 35%, M4: 45% So that there are 8 treatment variables, and each repeated 3 times so that there are 24 treatments. The parameters tested include NaCl, water, ash insoluble in acid, total plate count, protein, fat, and organoleptic (taste, appearance, aromatic, texture). The results of this study indicate that there is an interaction between the use of different types of salt methods and NaCl concentration on NaCl content, water, ash insoluble in acid, total plate count, and organoleptic taste. But there is no interaction with parameters protein, fat, organoleptic appearance, aromatic, and texture. Based on the Physico-chemical and organoleptic properties of dried salted catfish we found the best total treatment on Z1M4 (Dry salting: NaCl 45% concentration) with NaCl 15.44%, Water 16.67%, Ash Insoluble in Acid 0.21%, Total Plate Count 1.1 x 104, Protein 25.27%, Fat 6.06%, Organoleptic (taste) 5, Organoleptic (Appearance) 7.08, Organoleptic (Aromatic) 6.92, Organoleptic (Texture) 7.67.
Efek Penambahan Sari Buah Mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia L.) pada Roti Tawar terhadap Kadar Glukosa Darah Pada Tikus yang Diinduksi Aloksan
Authors: Laelatunisa Nurul , Rizky Nikmatul , Arum Rachmadanti , Anggriani Rista
Published: July 2020

Noni (Morinda citrifolia L) has been known to have antihyperglycemic activity. Xeronine compounds, alkaloids, which play a role in controlling blood glucose. In the previous research, researchers have made white bread with the addition of noni juice, but there has not been an analysis of its antihyperglycemic activity. So this study aims to determine the effect of white bread with the addition of noni juice (50, 150, 250ml) on the reduction of blood glucose in vivo. Male white mouse mice aged 3 months were grouped into 7 groups namely negative control, positive control, noni juice, noni juice without bread, and noni juice with noni juice (50,100, and 150 mL). All groups except the negative controls were induced with 200 mL alloxan until the rats were declared hyperglycemic (blood glucose> 135 mg / dL). After that the rats have fasted, then blood glucose levels before and after being given bread were measured every 30 minutes until the 120th minute. Blood glucose measurements are measured directly through the tail vein using a glucometer. In addition, white bread is also tested qualitatively alkaloids. The results obtained with the addition of 250 ml noni juice can reduce 33 mg / dL after consumption. White bread with the addition of noni juice shows positive alkaloid content.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation in the correction of consequences of minor traumatic brain injury
Authors: Litvinenko I. V. , Yurin A. A.
Published: July 2020

Purpose. To evaluate therapeutic options of rhythmic transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of consequences of minor traumatic brain injury.

Materials and methods. A neuropsychological examination using standard scales for assessing cognitive functions, as well as the Beck depression inventory, the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the MFI-20 multidimensional fatigue inventory was performed on patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and complaints of decreased memory, attention, general weakness and fatigue. Patients were split into two groups. Active group (24 patients) received rhythmic TMS besides standard treatment (neurometabolic, nootropic) while control group (23 patients) received only standard therapy. After the treatment course, the reassessment of neuropsychological examination with the following statistic processing was performed.

Study results. Comparison of treatment results in the active and control groups showed the highest efficacy of rTMS in the treatment of depression (p=0,016), anxiety (p=0,001) and in fatigue lowering (p=0,017) in patients with consequences of minor TBI.

Conclusion. The data obtained from the study point the high efficacy of treatment of consequences of minor TBI by means of rTMS that displays in lowering of fatigue, anxiety, and depression severity when using.
Characteristics of physiological adaptation of human under various residence modes in normobaric hypoxic environment reducing the fire hazard of navy objects
Authors: Ivanov A. O. , Belyaev V. F. , Eroshenko A. Yu. , Tanova A. A. , Shatov D. V. , Sklyarov V. N. , Groshilin S. M.
Published: July 2020

Purpose is an increasing the fire hazard of sealed inhabitated Navy objects through the creation of normobaric hypoxic breathable gas environment.

Materials and methods. In the first series of studies, 6 men (22–53 years) daily, for four hours, for 60 days were in the environment of the following content: [O2]=16–17%, [СO2]=0,3–0,8%, N2 — the rest. In the second series of studies, 6 men (25– 53 years) continuously for 100 days were in the environment of the following content: [O2]=19%, [СO2]=0,3–0,8%, N2 — the rest. Daily, for 4 hours, men of the second group performed works in the environment with the oxygen content of 16–17%.

Results and discussion. Stay in hypoxic environments did not lead to «failure of adaptation” in any of the examined. A gradual increase in resistance to hypoxia was observed due to adaptive changes, greater in individuals who were continuously in hypoxic conditions.

Conclusion. The results of the work confirm the perspectiveness of using hypoxic environments in the tested modes to increase the fire safety of the energy-rich inhabited objects of the Navy.
Drug use in the spread and forming of epidemic of hiv infection
Authors: Simakina O. E. , Belyakov N. A. , Rassokhin V. V. , Khalezova N. B.
Published: July 2020

The paper reviews issues of drug use in the spread of HIV infection through sexual and injection routes, interaction of drug addicts with the general population, the main psychoactive substances used by drug addicts, the practices that contribute to the transmission of HIV from a drug addict to a healthy person, the representation of drug addicts in risk groups, the course of infections among injecting drug users (IDUs), treatment of drug use and infections in IDUs. The role of drug addiction in maintaining the HIV epidemic is shown. It is observed that people involved in seafaring are in high-risk area by drug addiction as well as by spread of HIV infection. Marine regions are among the most affected.
Cardiovascular age of navy personnel serving in the conditions of deep submergence vechicles
Authors: Nikashin A. N. , Cherkashin D. V. , Chumakov A. V. , Efimov S. V. , Kutelev G. G. , Zaitsev A. E. , Sobolev A. D.
Published: July 2020

Purpose. To assess the impact of professional factors on the biological age of the cardiovascular system (BA CVS) of the Navy personnel serving in the conditions of deep submergence vehicles (GSV).

Materials and methods. Personnel of the GSV crews in the quantity of 77, who were not exposed to high pressure of the gas and water environment were examined. Indicators of the magnitude of BA CVS characterizing the state of the vascular wall were studied.

The results of the study. Professionally determined hemodynamic changes were revealed.

Conclusion. The results of the study can improve the cardiologic screening of Navy specialists.
Package of measures for prevention of introducing and spread of a novel coronavirus disease on ships and vessels of the Navy
Authors: Mosyagin I. G. , Korolev O. A. , Kutashov V. V. , Chirkov D. V.
Published: July 2020

Purpose. Against the background of new coronavirus disease COVID-19 and increasing cases of infection of the personnel of naval ships and vessels of NATO countries, leadership of great maritime powers has to initiate the correction of naval policy and its adaptation to contemporary conditions, seeks an increasing sustainability of naval structures to future epidemic risks and intends to minimize the effects of quarantine restrictions.

Materials and methods. Aspects of work of commanding officers and captains of vessels (officials) aimed at prevention of introducing and spread of actual infection at two stages of epidemic prevention measures were examined: 1) in the pre-voyage preparation period; 2) when performing sea duties, in the case of appearance of a crew member suspicious for infection with a novel coronavirus disease COVID-19 on board ship.

Results and discussion. The experience of the Russian Navy in the implementation of organizational, educational, epidemic prevention and control measures was presented. It allowed to confine the actual disease on ships.
Аберрация архитектуры
Authors: Tkachev Valentin
Published: July 2020

Аберрация - явление, визуальный эквивалент которого - размытое, раздвоенное отображение наблюдаемого объекта в глазах и сознании наблюдателя. Метафизический ракурс аберрации в отношении архитектуры заключается, во-первых, в утрате современной архитектурой былой значимости единого мейнстрима в осмыслении архитектурных событий. Образный инвариант ордера, например, давно утратил монополию про­пуска в «настоящую» архитектуру, даже в условном виде как знак соответствия антропоморфности.

Во-вторых, различная интерпретация одних и тех же архитек­турных явлений есть результат в том числе теоретического обо­снования архитектуры как формы решения идеологических задач социальных групп, преследующих различные жизненные интересы.

Противоречия стали настолько резкими, что уже очевидна атмосфера нагнетания взаимной аннигиляции. И архитектура как всегда синхронно отражает своими формами современное ей состояние мира.

Но сегодня претенциозные, экстравагантные упражнения в проектировании и строительстве одними архитекторами оце­ниваются как авангардные, обозначающие начало новой эпохи, другими - как декаданс, прямую угрозу гуманитарной миссии архитектуры, как назревший сигнал необходимости смены парадигмы общественного бытия и оздоровления принципов организации среды обитания.

В статье исследуется процесс происходящих перемен с акцентом на негативные аспекты явлений современной за­падной архитектуры.
Creation of linear-angular constructions in a closed area using satellite geodetic equipment
Authors: Visirov Yu.V.
Published: July 2020

Invisibility between points can occur due to dense building location, terrain irregularities, intensive construction, and under polar night conditions. Forest thickets (the distance between the trunks up to 5 m, the closeness of the crowns start at 0,5 m) and undergrowth require cutting and clearing glades; terrain elevations, dense building setting, traffic flows and construction machines complicate the development of geodetic reference networks, the implementation of detailed surveys and construction layout. In the absence of visibility when the sides of the geodetic network make 200–500 m, it is recommended that two or more GPS receivers should work simultaneously under the same weather conditions, which compensates for errors at receiving radio signals, except for multipath and noise. With synchronous operation of the receivers, accurate coordinates and orientations for the upcoming electronic geodetic surveys are at mutually visible neighboring points obtained even without post-processing. Simultaneous GPS measurements enable finding the distance between them and horizontal angles in a closed area over the nearest points of the base and moving antennas in the building network for geodetic planning justification of detailed surveys and construction layout.
DESIGN OF ANTI-SLIP SHOES FOR 12 TON PALM OIL TRUCK WHEELS
Authors: Wahyudi Dani Tri , Khaerudini Deni Shidqi
Published: July 2020

The rainy season will have a severe problem to the transportation sector (including heavy-duty trucks) in the off-road area in Indonesia, especially in areas that do not have permanent access roads (asphalt or concrete roads). For heavy vehicles, especially oil palm transport trucks will experience such obstacles, including slippage when crossing muddy dirt roads, and it will have an impact on the logistics delivery process. Therefore, it is necessary to design a support system, especially on the wheels, to reduce the risk of skidding or rolling on truck-type vehicles. In this work, the design of the anti-slip shoe wheels of the colt diesel double type truck (CDD) is used on the rear-wheel-drive as a tool for handling the slippage. In this design, the maximum traction factor of the wheels based on the calculation on the rolling resistance should be higher than 594 kg. The next step is to determine the value of soil cohesion and soil internal friction angle obtained from the previous studies. In this study, a calculation simulation was carried out to accomplish the design of the main components of the anti-slip of a truck wheel in the form of a traction rod fin. The design is namely U channel profile steel based on SNI 07-0052-2006 type U50, U65, and U80 with dimensions of the fin depth (z) are 3.8 cm, 4.2 cm, and 4.5 cm and length of 30 cm. The results show that the three types of U channel iron used for the anti-slip shoes are useful for freeing trucks from slippage with a total load of 12 tons. Thus, the truck will be safe when crossing the muddy roads with clay, muddy clay, and sandy loam under the following conditions: minimum cohesion number of 0.008 kg/cm2, minimum internal friction angle in the soil of 4.631°, and the maximum water content of 59.6%.
Deutschsprachige slowenische Zeitungen und Banus Jelačić im Revolutionsjahr
1848
Eine Analyse am Beispiel von der Cillier Zeitung und dem Sloveniens Blatt
Authors: Peternel Marija Mojca
Published: July 2020

Nach der Aufhebung der Zensur im März 1848
erschienen überall in der Habsburger Monarchie neue Zeitungen und die
Pressefreiheit fand auch in den Ländern mit slowenischer Bevölkerung ihren
konkreten Niederschlag. In diese Recherche wurden ausschließlich die durch die
Revolution „geborenen“ deutschen Zeitungen einbezogen. Ihre Sprache war Deutsch,
weil die deutsche Sprache in jener Zeit den gebildeten slowenischen Bürgern
viel vertrauter war als Slowenisch. Da das Jahr 1848/49 durch die Revolution
geprägt war, und die Zeitungen Spiegel ihrer Zeit sind, trugen diese einen
ausgeprägt politischen Charakter. In diesem Zusammenhang wollten wir ihre
Beziehungen zum Banus Josip Jelačić untersuchen, vor allem die Reaktionen auf
seine Aktivitäten im Revolutionsjahr.
Wave-based digital models of different branch-line couplers
Authors: Stosic Biljana
Published: July 2020

Microwave and millimeter-wave communication systems require couplers in
different applications. The aim of this paper is to construct simple wave
digital models of directional couplers with two or three parallel lines. The
idea behind this aim is to be able to model a microstrip structure and to
simulate it using Simulink platform which has already been used extensively
by researchers. Advanced Design System (ADS) software and MATLAB/Simulink
environment are used to design, implement and simulate the investigated
microstrip circuits and their models. Validity and accuracy of the presented
digital models are fully demonstrated through several benchmark problems.
Corrigendum on: Pendulum test: Quantified assessment of the type and level of spasticity in persons with central nervous system lesions [Serb. Jour. of Elect. Eng., Vol. 15, no. 1, feb. 2018, pp. 1 - 12]
Authors: Editorial E
Published: July 2020

The authors of the paper entitled "Pendulum test: Quantified Assessment of
the Type and Level of Spasticity in Persons with Central Nervous System
Lesions", Dejan B. Popovic and Tadej Bajd, informed the Editor about
necessary correction of the paper.

 Link to the corrected article 10.2298/SJEE171204006P
DEVELOPING THE NATIONAL CHARACTERS THROUGH STORYTELLING AND ROLE PLAYING ACTIVITIES IN ANNIZOMIYAH KINDERGARTEN LOCATED IN PEJATEN, SOUTH JAKARTA
Authors: Kartikawati Dwi
Published: July 2020

National character development has never been this urgent due to the rapid development of science and technology as well as globalization nowadays. This effort can be done through storytelling since it is an effective way of the instillation of morality and character development for children of a young age. Animal-themed storytelling activities in Annizomiyah Kindergarten located in Pejaten, South Jakarta, aimed to encourage students to acquire, master and comprehend the noble values in the stories such as honesty, cooperation, etc. The tales were presented by role playing activities or interactive storytelling delivered by the students of Universitas Nasional Jakarta accompanied by their lecturers. Storytelling was one among their other various learning tools in respect of developing national characters. One of the evaluation results of these activities was that the students demonstrated high enthusiasm and abilities to interact with the storytellers. Furthermore, they were also able to answer questions regarding the stories and provided examples in their daily lives. These aforementioned activities had also improved their verbal communication abilities through a question and answer session. In conclusion, interactive storytelling is an effective way to obtain the goals of this school in regards to the character development since noble values can easily be instilled in young children’s mind through interesting and compelling stories so that they will grow as individuals with good moral characters.

 KEYWORDS: Characters, Storytelling, Role playing.
P PENYULUHAN PEMANFAATAN AIR HUJAN KELURAHAN JAGABAYA III KECAMATAN WAY HALIM KOTA BANDAR LAMPUNG
Authors: Romdania Yuda
Published: July 2020

Kelurahan Jagabaya III merupakan salah satu kelurahan yang padat penduduknya. Dengan kondisi penampang saluran yang belum sesuai maka diperlukan usaha preventif untuk menghindari luapan air dari drainase yang dapat menimbulkan genangan/banjir.  Tujuan dari kefgiatan ini adalah pemanfaatan air hujan demi menghindari kerusakan lingkungan baik dari meluapnya drainase,banjir, dan sebagainya, serta memberikan pengetahuan kepada masyarakat mengenai pentingnya pemanfaatan air hujan dan bagaimana cara menerapkannya dalam kehidupan sehari- hari dalam bentuk kegiatan penyuluhan. Lokasi Penyuluhan Pemanfaatan Air Hujan berlokasi di Balai Kelurahan Jagabaya III, Kecamatan Way Halim. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan meliputi pengambilan data primer, pengolahan data dengan menggunkaan data curah hujan, dan penyuluhan. Kegiatan penyuluhan tersebut diikuti oleh Pemerintah Setempat dalam hal ini Pegawai serta Lurah Jagabaya III, dan masyarakat sekitar.  Pengolahan data dengan memperhitungkan curah hujan harian rerata, koefisien tampungan hujan melalui atap dan menganalisa keksesuaian tampungan dengan curah hujan yang ada. Solusi pemanfaatan air hujan yang sesuai untuk Kelurahan Jagabaya III adalah sistem jaringan air hujan yang ditampung dalam tangki air melalui proses filtrasi kemudian diteruskan ke sumur resapan dan kelebihan air yang tidak terserap akan disalurkan ke dalam saluran pembuangan.
PENINGKATAN KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI PENINGKATAN NILAI PRODUK DI KABUPATEN SUBANG
Authors: Fathurohman Ferdi , Baharta Ridwan , Purwasih Rita , Rahayu Wiwik Endah , Mukminah Nurul , Sobari Enceng , Destiana Irna Dwi
Published: July 2020

Kabuapten Subang merupakan sentra penghasil buah nanas terbesar di Indonesia. 500 keluarga menggantungkan penghasilannya dari bertani nanas, dengan kepemilikan lahan perkebunan rata-rata 0,4 Ha, namun petani hanya terfokus kepada produksi nenas belum menyentuh kepada pengolahan hasil.sehingga yingkat kesejahteraan petani masih belum optimal. Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan menambah pengetahuan petani melalui penyuluhan dan pembinaan mengenai tata cara pegolahan produk nanas seupaya memiliki nilai tambah. Pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dilaksanakan di  Kecamatan Compreng, Kabupaten Subang selama bulan Juli sampai Oktober 2019 dengan menggunakan metode ceramah, focus group discussion, pelatihan dan pendampingan serta monev. Hasil dari pengabdian masyarakat ini yaitu masyarakat dapat membuat olahan dari nanas sebagai upaya dalam meningkatkan nilai tambah dari produk nanas itu sendiri. Kesimpulan dari pengabdian masyarakat ini yaitu pelaksanan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat mampu membantu masyarakat untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan melalui peningkatan nilai produk dan nilai jual dari produk serta masyarakat mampu mengembangkan manajemen kelembagaan.
Pola Pendidikan Ekonomi Masyarakat Nelayan Pesisir Danau yang Terintegrasi dalam Kearifan Lokal Sipakatau’
Authors: Atirah Atirah , Hasan Muhammad
Published: July 2020

The results of the study are interpreted that the local wisdom sipakatau which is interpreted as a sense of respect to build a form of community trust that by respecting customs rules that are believed by fishermen to have an impact on the safety and sustainability of the Lake ecosystem. Local wisdom sipakatau that forms the economic education pattern of the fishing community is obtained from fostering and exemplary that is shown hereditary in the community and within the family itself. Because the people on the coast of Lake Tempe consider that the work of fishermen is a promising job, they educate their children from patterns of habit and example, then introduce them to the customary rules that bind them as fishermen. The activity took place in the family and in the fishermen community so that their or attitude constructs them to respect their customs and customary leaders with their belief that in this way they have helped protect the natural ecosystems of the Lake for the continuation of fishermen's work. The pattern of habituation and exemplary education that is applied by respecting the customs, rules and norms of a person who forms a caring economy or caring economy, caring economy is interpreted as their concern for the lake ecosystem as a legacy and where they make a living as fishermen.
Penerapan Pembelajaran Psikologi Warna untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Mahasiswa Dalam Memilih Warna pada Desain Kemasan Produk Prodi Manajemen FEB UNISMA
Authors: Farida Eka , Kholidah Neneng Rika Jazilatul , Sarjono Sarjono
Published: July 2020

Provide  Color is the fastest method of delivering messange and meaning in the non-verbal communication category. The use of color in packaging design is very important. Good product packaging requirements are as a place, attractive, can protect, practical, cause self-esteem, accuracy of size, and transportation. Color selection decisions on student product packaging design can be analyzed from color psychology. The purpose of this study is to analyze the application of color psychology learning to improve students ability in color selection in product packaging design. The research includes an assessment of the understanding of color psycology and the ability to choose colors that are implemented in product packaging design. Total population and sample of 30 respondents with saturated sampling technique. The method used in this research is experimental and ex-post facto explanatory nature. Data collection techniques using questionnaires, observations, evaluation result (score), and interviews. Data analysis using descriptive qualitative analysis and t test. The result showed satisfactory understanding of the color psychology of students, the suitability of product packaging design with color psycology, packaging design assesment is very good and good. The  effectiveness test of the application of color psychology learning to the color selection ability in packaging design by 56,2%.
Pengaruh Penerapan Media Pembelajaran Trainer IC 555 Pada Mata Kuliah Listrik dan Elektronika Terhadap Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa Teknik Otomotif
Authors: Damai Alfadli Yohanda , Basri Irma Yulia
Published: July 2020

Jurusan Teknik Otomotif FT UNP membekali lulusannya dengan kemampuan yang relevan dengan tuntutan dunia kerja tersebut. Mata kuliah Listrik dan Elektronika yang merupakan mata kuliah wajib yang harus ditempuh oleh mahasiswa Teknik Otomotif. Pembelajaran Listrik dan Elektronika merupakan mata kuliah yang angka kegagalannya cukup tinggi bagi mahasiswa. Sehingga diperlukan media yang lebih baik mengatasi masalah ini dengan cara penerapan media pembelajaran trainer IC 555 pada proses pembelajaran. Penerapan media pembelajaran trainer IC 555 pada proses pembelajaran secara keseluruhan pada siklus I dan siklus II terjadi peningkatan aktivitas Mahasiswa. Selanjutnya peningkatan pada hasil belajar yaitu pada pra siklus rata-rata nilai mahasiswa 52,40, persentase mahasiswa yang tuntas 23,07%. Pada siklus 1 meningkat dengan rata-rata nilai mahasiswa 61,73, persentase mahasiswa yang tuntas meningkat menjadi 48,07%, selanjutnya pada siklus II juga mengalami peningkatan rata-rata nilai mahasiswa 70,38%, serta persentase mahasiswa yang tuntas menjadi 88,46%. Menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh penerapan media ini terhadap hasil belajar mahasiswa pada proses pembelajaran mata kulia listrik dan elektronika. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan ialah lembar penilaian hasil belajar. Data kuantitatif yang didapatkan kemudian dianalisis dengan statistika deskriptif.