bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of septoplasty on quality of voice
Authors: Gupta Anchal , Gupta Palak , Jamwal Padam Singh
Published: June 2019

Background: Septoplasty is one the most commonly performed surgery in ENT. The aim of this study was to evaluate change in voice after septoplasty using voice handicap index (VHI).

Methods: The current study was conducted at Department of ENT, SMGS Hospital, Government Medical College, Jammu, from October 2017 to November 2018. The study population was the patients who had come to the department with deviated nasal septum admitted for septoplasty. Voice assessment was done by Subjective Voice evaluation using VHI. It was done at three times i.e. preoperatively, postoperatively at 1 week and then postoperatively at 1 month.  

Results: Out of 50 cases operated, 84% patients of present study were in the age group of 18-30 years. The mean age was 25 years. The eldest patient in our study was 55 years old. 40 patients were males and 10 were females with male: female ratio of 4:1. Mean VHI score at preoperative, postoperative 1 week and postoperative 1 month were 23.2, 22 and 21.5 respectively. No statistical difference was obtained while comparing the mean VHI score at different time intervals. The scores between 0-30 are in the mild category i.e. minimal amount of handicap.

Conclusions: According to our experience a widened nasal cavity has no effect on voice quality and procedures about nasal obstruction like septoplasty can be performed safely. However, professional voice users, in particular, should be informed about the possible minor postoperative changes, before the septoplasty procedure. 
A rare case report of pyogenic granuloma of nasopharynx
Authors: Assiri Kholood S. , Al-Ahmari Mohammad S.
Published: June 2019

The etiology of pyogenic granuloma (PG) is unclear; it is a reactive tumor-like lesion arising by various stimuli. This study aims to report a rare case of PG of the nasopharynx in a 47 years old Saudi female patient. On October 15th, 2018, a 47-years old Saudi female presented with nasal obstruction for one month. The patient's complaint was associated with on/off epistaxis, headache and allergic symptoms. On examination, she had pedunculated nasopharyngeal lesion. Radiological studies revealed a right nasal cavity mass, a lesion in the nasopharynx without extension to the adjacent structures. Removal of the lesion by nasoscope and cauterization of the base were done. Histopathology revealed vascularized granulation tissue with ulcerated epithelium and fibrinous exudates. Nasopharyngeal pyogenic granuloma is rare. It is one of the differential diagnosis of nasal bleeding.
Detailed Structural and Morphological Characterization of InGaN Thin Films Grown by RF Magnetron Sputtering with Various Substrate Temperature
Authors: MANTARCI Asim
Published: June 2019

Indium Gallium Nitride  thin film was successfully grown on the  substrate using an RF magnetron sputter under
condition of different substrate temperatures. Various experimental
measurements were taken to understand effect of substrate temperature on the
structure of thin film and results were analyzed. Grazing mode of XRD results
confirmed that  thin film has a hexagonal structure with  plane for  and substrate
temperature. It was seen that structural parameters of thin film show a change
with substrate temperature change. Reasons were discussed. Strain and stress
values in  thin film were calculated from experimental
results and it was found that all thin film has compressive stress.
Morphological parameters of thin film were measured by AFM and it was
understood that these properties are varied by changing substrate temperature.
Also, growth mode of some thin film was found to be layer-plus-island mode
(Stranski-Krastanov growth mode), others was found to be layer by layer growth
mode (Frank van der Merwe mode). SEM analysis gives that increasing substrate
temperature worsened the surface structure of  thin film; it is compatible with and supports
XRD results. Compositional values in  thin film were found from XPS analysis. In
addition to our material, carbon and oxygen have also been obtained from XPS results,
as expected. Detailed structural and morphological properties of thin
film have been seen to change by changing substrate temperature and we believe
this may play an important role in the production of  based optoelectronic devices.
Qualitative Analysis of Alfalfa Seed Methanol Extract by GC-MS and Determination of Antioxidant Properties
Authors: DİLEK TEPE Hafize
Published: June 2019

Alfalfa plant has a great importance for
agriculture in Turkey and throughout the world. Antioxidant activities (DPPH
and NO scavenging effects) have been studied from the methanol extraction of
the seeds, and organic volatile molecule contents have been analyzed by GC-MS.
Physical and chemical analysis of the seed were also carried out to elucidate
the structure. As a result of the experiments, a concentration-dependent increase
was observed in DPPH and NO scavenging (%) activities from the 0.5, 1 and 2
mg/ml methanol extract concentrations of alfalfa seeds. In GC-MS analysis, it was
found that squalene, a pharmacologically active molecule, is present in alfalfa
seeds. As a result of chemical and physical analyzes, it was determined that
the crude protein content is 33.79% and crude oil is 8.11%. Although alfalfa is
widely used in agriculture and as animal bait, this study shows that alfalfa
seeds are also pharmacologically crucial for containing rich molecules
The Impact Degrees of Basic Parameters on Repair Performance in Composite Patch Applications
Authors: YÜCEL Sefa Burak , ZOR Memet , DOĞAN Halit , KARAMOLLA Mustafa
Published: June 2019

In
this study, for composite patch repairs, the impact degrees of patch
configuration and patch sizes on repair performance were determined and
compared with each other. First, stress intensity factor (SIF) values were
calculated by using the Finite Element Method for tensile loading in an
aluminum plate with center cracks, in unpatched situation. In this model, the
repair was made by forming single and double sided patches and adhesive volumes
too. The SIF values are recalculated for different patch thicknesses, widths,
and crack lengths. The criterion that determines the impact degrees of the
examined parameters was accepted to be the reduction rate in the SIF values.
The results show that even the most disadvantageous patch application
contributes significantly to the repair performance and that the application
itself is the most effective factor. The second most effective parameter is
patch configuration; the patch sizes have much less impact degree
Comparison of Quorum Sensing Inhibition and Antimicrobial Properties of Some Commercial and Wild Mushrooms Extracted with Supercritical CO2
Authors: YILDIZ Sibel , GÜRGEN Ayşenur , TABBOUCHE Sana , SERDAR Gönül , SÖKMEN Münevver , KILIÇ Ali Osman
Published: June 2019

Recently, bioactive
properties of mushrooms have been intensively investigated, and their wealth in
bioactive compounds particularly of medicinal properties have increased their
consumption. In this study, quorum sensing inhibition and anti-microbial properties
of some commercial and wild mushroom species were investigated. Agaricus bisporus species were purchased
from three different commercial companies. Laccaria
bicolor, Bovista plumbea, Lactarius deliciosus and Boletus edulis were
collected from Trabzon, Turkey. Compounds extractions were performed using
supercritical fluid extraction (CO2) method. Quorum sensing
inhibition activity was tested using Chromobacterium
violaceum as bacterium-model. Antimicrobial potential of extracts was
tested using agar well diffusion method against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia
coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella Typhimurium, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus
mirabilis, Listeria monocytogenes, Candida parapsilosis and Candida albicans. All
wild mushroom extracts except for B.
plumbea inhibited the violacein production of C. violaceum. L. bicolor, A.
bisporus (1), B. plumbea, A. bisporus
(2) extracts inhibited the bacterial growth of S. aureus. In addition, L.
bicolor extract inhibited K.
pneumoniae and L. monocytogenes whereas A. bisporus (2) extract
inhibited P. aeruginosa. Among all mushrooms, L. bicolor extract
showed remarkable results
Vanillin Determination in Food Products with Pd Nanoparticles Modified Poly(Methylene Blue) Film Electrode
Authors: KOÇAK Çağrı Ceylan
Published: June 2019

Here, metal nanoparticles modified conductive polymer film electrode was
fabricated via electrochemical technique. Methylene blue was electrochemically
polymerized on the bare glassy carbon electrode surface. Then palladium
nanoparticles were modified on the polymer surface by consecutive potential
cycles. Resulting composite electrode was characterized with scanning electron
microscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Palladium nanoparticles
modified poly(methylene blue) film glassy carbon electrode was used for
sensitive and selective determination of vanillin with two linear ranges
between 0.02 - 1 µM and 2 - 50 µM and a limit of detection as 0.01 µM. Proposed
electrode accurately determine vanillin content in commercial biscuit and cake
samples
Investigation of Effective Immobilization Method for Ethanol Producing E. coli Strain
Authors: YESİLCİMEN AKBAS Meltem , SAR Taner
Published: June 2019

There is a growing interest to find alternative
cheap carbon sources for bioethanol production. Whey powder is a by-product of
cheese industry with high lactose content. Immobilization of bacteria is an
effective method for enhancing production of their metabolites including bioethanol.
In this work, a new and effective immobilization method for bioethanol
production from whey powder as a cheap/renewable carbon source was investigated.
For this, different immobilization methods were evaluated to avoid disruption
of bead structures during ethanol fermentation. The best results were obtained
when sodium alginate was sterilized under the UV lamp instead of heating for
immobilization, and the fermentation media was supplemented with CaCl2
as a stability factor. In addition, the beads were successfully reused in at
least three 48 h batch fermentations for ethanol production
Confiabilidad y validez de un instrumento que mide la intención de uso de internet
Authors: García Lirios Cruz
Published: June 2019

A menudo la intención de uso de Internet ha sido observada como una variable mediadora entre factores externos a una decisión o comportamiento que se intensifica en la medida en que internet se especializa en las necesidades y expectativas de sus usuarios. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue contrastar un modelo para el estudio de la variable en comento, mediante el establecimiento de la confiabilidad y la validez de un instrumento que midió tres dimensiones de la variable intencional. Se llevó a cabo un estudio no experimental con una selección no probabilística de 220 estudiantes de una universidad pública del centro de México. A partir de un modelo estructural se explicó hasta el 50% de la varianza total, sugi-riendo la inclusión de otros factores que la literatura ubica en dimensiones de insatisfacción, adicción y ansiedad como stalking, trolling, stashing y buying. Futuras líneas de contraste del modelo con la inclusión de las variables permitirán esclarecer el proceso de racionalidad deliberada en torno al uso intensivo de Internet.
Un acercamiento al costo de capital de la empresa: naturaleza y aplicación en las decisiones financieras
Authors: Parra Barrios Alberto
Published: June 2019

Para decidir sobre la política a emprender en la administración de activos corrientes o en la implementación de un proyecto de inversión a largo plazo, se debe contar con un cuerpo analítico que provea el criterio y objetivos para escoger entre alternativas que cumplan con la creación de nueva riqueza para el accionista. En las páginas siguientes se encuentra una guía para determinar este indicador que sirve como tasa de selección y escogencia de alternativas de inversión. Se utiliza como metodología la revisión de la literatura existente para explicar la aplicación y cálculo del concepto, luego se procede a mostrar el cálculo de cada una de las fuentes con base en el cobro de los impuestos y, al final, se estima el costo promedio ponderado o Wacc. Las conclusiones destacan la importancia de contar con el estándar básico para decidir sobre alternativas de inversión.
Justicia organizacional y engagement en docentes de una universidad privada de Armenia, Quindío
Authors: Rubio Luz Adriana
Published: June 2019

Esta investigación busca determinar la relación entre Justicia Organizacional y Engagement en docentes que laboran en una universidad privada de Armenia durante el 2016-2017. Cabe resaltar que tradicionalmente la psicología ha indagado sobre aspectos negativos de la vida humana, desde los diferentes campos de aplicación de esta disciplina científica. Sin embargo, desde la década de los noventa se ha movilizado un interés por estudiar las potencialidades del ser humano. Esta investigación está enmarcada dentro de la psicología organizacional positiva, centrando su interés en dimensiones positivas como la justicia organizacional y el engagement. Es un estudio cuantitativo con un diseño no experimental, correlacional-transeccional. Los hallazgos sobre los factores de Justicia Organizacional muestran la media en Justicia Distributiva (3,82), Justicia Procedimental 4,19, Justicia Interaccional 4,35. En los grados de Engagement se encontró una media en Vigor de 5,29, Dedicación 5,45 y Absorción 4,96. Además se logró determinar que existe correlación positiva baja (p = 0,000, r = 0.386) entre Justicia Organizacional y Engagement, resaltándose la Justicia Interaccional al obtener una correlación moderadamente baja con Dedicación (p = 0,000 r = 0.415). Las correlaciones entre Justicia Distributiva y Procedimental con Vigor y Dedicación fue positiva baja. Los resultados permiten inferir que los docentes presentan una favorable percepción de justicia organizacional y una experiencia positiva frente a su labor docente, manifestando sentirse altamente comprometidos y entusiasmados por su trabajo y los procesos de desarrollo organizacional.
Communication Errors and Repairs in the Automated Telephone Interviews
Authors: Rogozin Dmitriy M. , Vyrskaya Marina S.
Published: June 2019

This article presents the results of a robotic survey conducted by the Laboratory for Social Research Methodology (Institute for Social Analysis and Forecasting, RANEPA) with support from Voice Communication and the Social Validation. The goal of the survey was to select rural residents from an all-Russian sample. The 599 collected phone numbers were identified by the robot as rural. In order to accomplish this task, 64623 numbers were dialed, in 7310 cases connection was made and in 2703 cases the subscribers were asked the first question. Afterwards out of all identified cases (rural/city residents or “status not determined”), 300 were selected in order to conduct further encoding and listen to audio recordings. All of the respondents’ answers were divided into two groups: coded (or having single-valued correspondence with the proposed closures), and non-coded, which the robot was supposed to fix. Five types of non-coded answers were identified: extended answer, question interruption, counter-question, alternative notice and a service frame. For each type of non-coded answer options for fixing and improving the script of the robotic questionnaire were proposed.
Trust Strategies for Coordinating Interests in Education
Authors: Kuznetsov Igor S.
Published: June 2019

The purpose of this article is to show how a coordination of interests in education occurs based on trust. Trust in sociology of education is usually understood as an indicator or a foundation of social consensus. In the latter case, researchers focus on the essential characteristics of trust (transparency, openness, etc.). However, such an understanding only fixates a certain state of interaction, or just prepares the ground for it. In this text, the focus is on ways or strategies of trust. They allow us to see not only the existence of a consensus, but also how it is achieved. In this case, we are not talking about the best or only form of consensus, which is often identified with the notion of ‘‘quality education’’. The emphasis is on there existing many forms of consent in the field of education. The source of legitimacy for justifying the transition from single to multiple forms was the joint research work of L. Boltanski and L. Theveno on the problem of reconciliation of interests. Different forms of consent arise when the expectations of interested participants in interactions are justified. Thus, the basis for their occurrence is not a reference to a bad or good education, but to how much it meets expectations or does not meet expectations.
A New Class in a Transforming Society. [Rev.] Toshchenko Zh.T. Prekariat: ot protoklassa k novomu klassu. Monografija. [Prekariat: From protoclass to a New Class. Monograph.] Moscow: Nauka publ., 2018
Authors: Vozmitel Andrey A.
Published: June 2019

The author of the reviewed monograph argues that social classes have not disappeared, but rather they have acquired new qualities and parameters. Thus J.T. Toschenko shows the need for a new approach towards analyzing social stratification. This analysis should be based not on “income, education and social status, but it should include such new factors as guaranteed sustained employment, the availability of social protection, preserving professional identity, participating in governance and confidence in the future”. The group of people who are deprived of any social achievements is going to keep growing. The author uses the term “the precariat” for those persons who lack any legal guarantees or legal protection of their basic needs. The precariat is characterised by multiple deprivation, which has never been observed on this scale before.

The monograph aims at highlighting the main reasons for the emergence of this “protoclass”. The main reason being the turbulence, the inconsistency and the distortion of social processes, which lead to a traumatized society, it being a result of long-term degradation and the social system withering away.
Peranan Motivasi Kerja, Lingkungan Kerja, Dan Pengalaman Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Dinas Pendapatan Daerah Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Zakaria Mohammad Rizky , Sampeadi Sampeadi , Prasetyaningtyas Susanti
Published: June 2019

This study aimed to know and analyze: (1) the role of motivation work of the performance of employees department of local revenue of Jember District, (2) the role of work environment of the performance of employees department of local revenue of Jember District, (3) the role of work experiences of the performance of employees department of local revenue of Jember District, and (4) the role of motivation work, work environment, and work experiences of the performance of employees department of local revenue of Jember District. The approach of the research which used in this research was quantitative. The population department of local revenue of Jember District as much as 261 people. Sample used as many as 73 people and technique the sample collection uses the method purposive sampling. The method of analysis of the data used in this research was linear regression analysis multiple. The results of the testing of hypothesis done show that: (1) motivation work has a positive role in employee's performance department of local revenue of Jember District, (2) work environment has a positive role in employee's performance department of local revenue of Jember District, (3) work experience has a positive role in employee's performance department of local revenue of Jember District, (4) motivation work, work environment, and work experience has a positive role in employee's performance department of local revenue of Jember District.

Keywords: Employee Performance, Work Environment, Motivation Work, Work Experience
Peningkatan Kualitas Produk Roti Manis pada PT Indoroti Prima Cemerlang Jember Berdasarkan Metode Statistical Process Control (SPC) dan Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Authors: Ratri Elisa Mardya , G Eka Bambang , Singgih Marmono
Published: June 2019

This study aims to control the quality of sweet bread products at PT Indoroti Prima Cemerlang Jember by analyzing the total amount of bread produced and the amount of bread that is damaged over a period of time using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Failure Modes and Effect Analysis ( FMEA).. Selection of sweet bread that will be studied is based on the proven data of bread production on Januari 2017 which show that the most damaged product were found in sweet bread variant, so it needs to get more attention from the company in priority improvement. Based on the p chart, the damage of sweet breads is within control limits. It is indicated by the whole point that are within UCL dan LCL. The UCL line is 0,0930, LCL line is 0,0238, and p (midline) is 0,0085. The types of damage which happened to the sweet breads are dents, filthy, leak, defated, and truncated. The damaged can be caused by three factors such as man, machine, and method. Based on FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) Method, it shows that the priority improvement for production and packing process are different. Improvement in production process prioritized on man factor, while improvement in packing process prioritized on machine factor.

Keywords: Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Quality Control, Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Blepharochalasis
Authors: Machado Álvaro , Machado Susana , Selores Manuela
Published: June 2019

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Asthma in The Elderly: The Sum is Greater Than the Parts
Authors: Machado João Neiva , Costa José Coutinho , Ferreira Catarina , Costa Teresa , Arrobas Ana
Published: June 2019

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Definição do Conceito de Morte Antecipada em Português
Authors: Marina Sílvia , Costa-Maia Inês , Ricou Miguel
Published: June 2019

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Evolução Temporal da Mortalidade por Cancro do Colo do Útero em Portugal
Authors: Teixeira Cristina , Pereira Ana Maria , Anes Eugénia , Rodrigues Carina , Castanheira Maria José
Published: June 2019

Introdução: A mortalidade por cancro do colo do útero em Portugal apresenta valores mais elevados em relação a outros países europeus. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar a variação da mortalidade por cancro do colo do útero, observada em Portugal nas últimas seis décadas.Material e Métodos: Obtivemos taxas de mortalidade por cancro do colo do útero (padronizadas para a idade) reportadas em Portugal (1955–2014), através da International Agency for Research on Cancer. Utilizando análise de regressão linear joinpoint, obtivemos a percentagem de variação anual da taxa (%VA) e respetivo intervalo de confiança a 95% (IC 95%) de acordo com a idade (30–39; 40–49, 50–64; 65–74 e ≥ 75 anos)Resultados: No grupo com 30–39 anos, a mortalidade por CCU diminuiu 1,9% ao ano, durante todo o período (IC 95%: –2,3; –1,4), atingindo 0,5/100 000 em 2014. Nas mulheres com 40–49 anos houve decréscimo acentuado entre 1971 e 1981 (%VA = –11,6; IC 95%: –14,6; –8,6), com subsequente aumento de 2,4% ao ano (IC 95%: 1,0; 3,8) até 2001, mas que reverteu a partir desse ano (%VA = –5,2; IC 95%: –7,7; –2,6), atingindo 3,0/100 000 em 2014. A mortalidade por cancro do colo do útero diminuiu de 29,2 para 6,7/100 000, de 34,3 para 7,7/100 000, e de 24,7 a 9,2/100 000, respetivamente, nas mulheres com 50–64, 65–74 e com 75 ou mais anos. Nestes três grupos o decréscimo ocorreu principalmente nas décadas de 70 e 80, não havendo variação significativa da taxa nas últimas três décadas.Discussão: O maior decréscimo da mortalidade por cancro do colo do útero observada em Portugal ocorreu na década de 70 em paralelo com profundas alterações no Sistema Nacional de Saúde caracterizadas pelo aumento do acesso ao diagnóstico precoce e da qualidade do tratamento. Nas últimas três décadas, a mortalidade por cancro do colo do útero estabilizou em idades mais avançadas, o que pode ser explicado parcialmente por fatores com impacto na adesão aos programas de rastreio.Conclusão: Houve marcado declínio da mortalidade por cancro do colo do útero em todos os grupos etários, embora com estagnação deste indicador desde meados da década de 80 para grupos etários mais avançados. Os resultados sugerem a necessidade de incrementar a adesão a programas de rastreio em Portugal.
A Rare Case of Radiculopathy: Monostotic Fibrous Dysplasia of the Sacrum
Authors: Teixeira Joaquim Cruz , Simão Diogo Cardoso , Pimentel José , Livraghi Sérgio
Published: June 2019

Fibrous dysplasia is a bone disease characterized by an osteoblastic dysfunction resulting in a fibrous replacement of the normal medullary bone. We describe the case of a 33-year-old who presented with low back pain irradiating to her right leg. Both the computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging showed an osteolytic, multicystic lesion of the right hemi-sacrum with invasion of the right S1 foramen. She underwent foraminotomy and curettage of the lesion. Histological diagnosis was fibrous dysplasia, without features of malignant transformation. Three years after surgery the patient is asymptomatic and imaging is stable. This is the fifth known case of monostotic fibrous dysplasia involving the sacrum, a rare entity that must be considered in the differential diagnosis when approaching patients with sacral lesions.
Editorial
Authors: Santos Gildenir Carolino , Santos Filho José Camilo dos , Almeida Maria de Lourdes Pinto de
Published: June 2019

Desde a entrada da Internet no universo da editoração eletrônica, um novo método de publicação online foi criado com a intenção de facilitar os processos editoriais e de publicações, além de dar uma maior visibilidade dos artigos publicados. Criado a um certo tempo no continente europeu, e agora ganhando espaço nas Américas, esse método é chamado de publicação contínua (rolling pass), ou simplesmente PC, que é a publicação dos artigos em um único volume sem pausas periódicas, sem a espera do fechamento de um número para publicar outro, o que pode diminuir a visibilidade dos artigos, e ganhando mais impacto na consulta e citações dos artigos.  Assim, desde outubro de 2018, a Revista Internacional de Educação Superior - RIESUP, adota essa modalidade para fortalecer e melhorar aceleradamente o desenvolvimento da publicação do Grupo de Pesquisa GIEPES da Faculdade de Educação da Universidade Estadual de Campinas em parceria com a Rede Iberoamericana de Estudos e Pesquisas em Políticas e Processos de Educação Superior - RIEPPES - Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarinense,  tendo como missão socializar a produção de estudos e pesquisas científicas, de caráter teórico ou empírico, na área da educação superior...
Antioxidant activity test of ethyl acetate fraction of binjai (Mangifera Caesia) leaf ethanol extract
Authors: Khairiah K. , Taufiqurrahman Irham , Putri Deby Kania Tri
Published: June 2019

Background: Binjai (Mangifera caesia) is a herb derived from South Kalimantan possessing antioxidant properties which promote wound healing inhibiting oxidation radicals. The natural antioxidants present in binjai leaves can be extracted by fractionation. Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the antioxidant activity of ethyl acetate fraction in 96% ethanol extract of binjai leaf. Methods: The study constituted a pure experimental study incorporating a post-test design with only random sampling technique consisting of two groups, namely; an ethyl acetate fraction as the treatment group and ascorbic acid as the positive control group. The leaves were treated in accordance with the soxhlet method and subsequently fractionated to extract ethyl acetate fraction. This was used to measure antioxidant activity with DPPH radical damping method using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. A linear regression calculation was performed with a standard curve to quantify the IC50 value, before the ethyl acetate fraction underwent a qualitative test of secondary metabolite. Results: An independent t-test indicated significant differences between groups, an average value of IC50 in ascorbic acid of 13.812 ppm with 0.996 linearity and a fraction of ethyl acetate 38.526 ppm with a linearity of 0.999. In contrast, at this linearity value ascorbic acid and ethyl fraction acetate demonstrate a very high linear connection between concentration and inhibition. A secondary metabolite test conducted on the ethyl acetate fraction produced positive results for flavonoid, tannins, and phenol. Conclusion: Based on the IC50 parameters, the fraction of ethyl acetate in 96% ethanol extract of binjai leaf produces very strong antioxidant activity in the content of the compounds in the fraction, namely: flavonoid, tannins and phenol.
Considerations in performing odontectomy under general anesthesia: case series
Authors: Rasyida Anindita Zahratur , Rizqiawan Andra
Published: June 2019

Background: An odontectomy constitutes a common surgical procedure performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons on a daily basis. The anesthesia procedure required during this form of operation may involve the administering of a general anesthesia which, while a safe procedure when performed by an anesthesiologist, still involves an element of risk and should only be undertaken with appropriate safeguards. Various measures, not only anxiety control-based, are suggested in this article. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to report considerations factors, other than anxiety, as indications in performing odontectomy conducted under a general anesthesia at Universitas Airlangga Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia. Cases: Four cases of patients who had undergone an odontectomy under a general anesthetic are reported here. Case management: The four cases of management involved odontectomies conducted under a general anesthetic for a variety of reasons with contrasting outcomes. The treatment of the four patients was based on an anatomical approach and previously ineffective pain control due to greater trauma. One of the patients also suffered from schizophrenia that produced comorbidity requiring holistic observation. This individual required intricate surgery whose performance was challenging under a local anesthetic. None of our other patients suffered from serious complications related either to surgery or the administering of a general anesthetic. Conclusion: In conclusion, important factors relating to an odontectomy performed under a general anesthetic on four patients in Universitas Airlangga Hospital, Surabaya included: anxiety, anatomical approach, adequate pain control, comorbidity of systemic medical conditions and the potential need for surgical procedures difficult to perform under a local anesthetic.
Application of pomegranate (Punica granatum Linn.) fruit extract for accelerating post-tooth extraction wound healing
Authors: Nirwana Intan
Published: June 2019

Background: Trauma occurring during tooth extraction can cause complications such as bleeding, infection, fracture and dry socket and constitutes an inflammatory response trigger. Pomegranate (Punica granatum Linn.) extract, which contains large amounts of punicallagin and ellagic acid, possesses various qualities, including; anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant. Pomegranate extract can inhibit proinflammatory cytokine production, while also suppressing inflammation response thereby accelerating wound healing. Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the effect of pomegranate extract application to the tooth extraction wounds of Cavia cobaya (C. cobaya) on the expression of fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) and transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) on the fourth day of the wound-healing process. Methods: This study used 12 C. cobaya, divided into two groups, namely; control and treatment. The subjects were anesthetized, before their lower left central incisor was extracted and the entire socket filled with CMC-Na 3% in members of the control group and pomegranate extract in those of the treatment group. The twelve C. cobaya were sacrificed on day 4, their lower jaw subsequently being removed and decalcified for approximately 30 days. The mandibula tissue was stained using a immunohistochemical technique. FGF-2 and TGF-β were used to evaluate the healing process in the extracted tooth socket. Differences in the expression of FGF-2 and TGF-β were evaluated statistically by means of a t-test. Results: This study indicated a significant difference between the control and the treatment groups (p<0.05). The treatment group members whose sockets were filled with pomegranate extract showed high FGF-2 and TGF-β expression. Conclusion: This study confirmed that the administration of pomegranate extract to post-extraction tooth wounds of C. cobaya increases the expression of FGF-2 and TGF-β on day 4, thereby accelerating the wound healing process.
LEVEL OF SAFE BEHAVIOR WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HOT WORK PERMIT APPROACH IN PT BBB EAST JAVA
Authors: Rinawati Seviana
Published: June 2019

Background: The causes of the accident were dominant due to unsafe behavior and other causes due to unsafe conditions and the other factors, especially in the paper industry such as PT. BBB, East Java which has a high risk of fire and the level of workers awareness towards safe behavior so it needed the assessment of safe behavior level based on the implementation of hot work permit system at PT. BBB. Purpose: this study was to determine Level of Safe Behavior with The Implementation of Hot Work Permit Approach in PT BBB East Java. Methods: This research used descriptive observational, which was research methods to describe the data of the result of research used information, interview and observation directly by conducting analysis on safe behavior information and hot work permit system at hot work. The technique of data collecting used observation and interview directly. The data obtained then discussed by comparing with existing regulations. Results: The research informed about the level of safe behavior in good category (70%) in the implementation of hot work permit system has the applicable regulations and based on the results 70-98% good category, but there were still obstacles in documentation system, PPE and punishment/reward. Conclusion: Good safety behavior was indicated by the implementation of hot work permit system is good, but there were still some obstacles which are must get a follow-up.
HYPERTENSION THERAPY USING ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBALS OF LEDS AND CARROTS
Authors: Khasanah Ulfa Nur , Imandiri Ario , Adianti Myrna
Published: June 2019

Background: Hypertension or high blood pressure is an increase in systolic blood pressure of more than 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure of more than 90 mmHg in two measurements with an interval of five minutes in rest or quiet state. Hypertension in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is categorized in Xuan Yuan (vertigo) and Tou Tong (headache). Purpose: To determine the effect of acupuncture therapy using Fengchi (GB20), Taichong (LR3), Hegu (LI4) points and 2 additional points, namely Xuehai (SP10) and Chize (LU5) and herbs therapy for celery (Apium graveolens L.) and carrots (Daucus carota L.) for people with hypertension. Methods: Treatment of hypertension with acupuncture and herbs therapy. Acupuncture therapy was carried out at Fengchi (GB20), Taichong (LR3), Hegu (LI4) points with the principle of liver fire sedation and Xuehai (SP10) and Chize (LU5) with the tonification principle. In herbs therapy, patients were given fresh celery (Apium graveolens L.) and carrots (Daucus carota L.) which had a hypotensive effect. Results: Hypertension treatment with acupuncture therapy was given 12 times, 3 times a week. Herbs therapy was given for 4 weeks, taken once a day in the afternoon with a dose of 200 ml. This therapy could reduce the patient's blood pressure. Conclusion: Acupuncture therapy in Fengchi (GB20), Taichong (LR3), Hegu (LI4) Xuehai (SP10), Chize (LU5) plus fresh celery herbs (Apium graveolens L.) and carrots (Daucus carota L.) could reduce blood pressure and additional complaints in hypertensive patients
ACUPRESSURE AND AROMATIC GINGER HERB FOR A MIGRAINE
Authors: Al ‘Amali Mayla Khayra , Imandiri Ario , Sukardiman Sukardiman
Published: June 2019

Background: a Migraine is a headache with pain attacks lasting 4 - 72 hours. Pain is usually unilateral, it is pulsating, the intensity of pain is moderate to severe and aggravated by activity, and can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia. Headaches are one of the most common disorders of the nervous system. It has been estimated that 47% of the adult population experience headaches at least once in the past year in general. According to TCM, headache is a disease with a headache accompanied by a variety of symptoms, where the cause is an external pathogen and causes in the body. Acupressure is one form of traditional treatment skills by suppressing acupuncture points with emphasis on using fingers or blunt objects on the surface of the body, in order to support promotive, effective, rehabilitative efforts. In addition to acupressure, herbal drinks can also be used to reduce pain, namely aromatic ginger. Purpose: Knowing the effect of acupressure and aromatic ginger herbs (Kaempferia galangal Linn.) combination therapy in reducing migraine complaints. Methods: Acupressure at Fengchi point (GB20) 50 times, Taiyang (EX-HN5) 50 times, Sanyinjiao (SP6) 30 times, Taichong (LR3) 50 times and aromatic ginger herbs (Kaempferia galangal Linn.) 15 grams for 28 days. Results: Migraine complaints decreased from 5 times a month to 3 times a month. No more complaints of nausea, hypochondrium pain, diarrhea, and insomnia. Conclusion: Acupressure at Fengchi point (GB20) was 50 times of the pressure, Taiyang (EX-HN5) was 50 times of the pressure, Sanyinjiao (SP6) was 30 times of the pressure, Taichong (LR3) was 50 times of the pressure and the aromatic ginger herbs (Kaempferia galangal Linn.) As much as 15 grams for 28 days could reduce migraine complaints.
FRACTIONAL ANISOTROPY AND MEAN DIFFUSIVITY VALUE IN 2ND GRADE OF DEGENERATIVE CERVICAL CANAL STENOSIS
Authors: Cendikiawan Hans , Utomo Sri Andreani
Published: June 2019

Background: By using T2 weighted image (T2WI) of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), a radiologist can classify degenerative cervical canal stenosis (DCCS) into three grade, but there is no correlation between stenosis classification with clinical symptoms. It means that radiologist need a new parameter to make an early detection for spinal cord injury (SCI). Objective: Proving decrease of FA and increase of MD at the most proximal level of 2nd grade DCCS patient compared with C1-2. Methods: Cervical MR examination with 15-direction DTI sequens was performed on twenty one patient with neurological signs and symptoms of 2nd grade DCCS. Apparent FA and MD maps were generated on axial plane. The FA and MD measurements in each individual were made at the most proximal level of 2nd grade DCCS and C1-2. Wilcoxon rank sump test was used to compare FA and paired t-test was used for MD. Result : There are significant differences for FA (p = 0,00) and MD (p = 0,00) at the most proximal level of 2nd grade DCCS compared with C1-2. Conclusion: This research shows that FA and MD value at DTI sequens can be used for SCI early detection at  2nd grade DCCS patient
Challenges and Measures for Information Security Practices: A Literature Review on Systemic and Idiosyncratic Aspects
Authors: Hustad Eli , Bekkevik Frode Matihas , Holm Ole Reidar , Vassilakopoulou Polyxeni
Published: June 2019

Information security is becoming a key organizational concern in light of increasingly demanding regulations, customers’ apprehension, and, significant operational risks. The information security practices of employees are pivotal for preventing, detecting, and responding to security incidents. This paper is synthesizing the insights from prior research based on a systematic literature review that explores challenges related to information security practices in organizations and the ways these challenges are managed to avoid security breaches. Four general challenges are identified: (1) security rules and procedures, (2) individual and personal risks, (3) culture and security awareness, and (4) organizational and power relations. To manage these challenges, three types of measures are prominent: measures related to training and awareness, measures related to organizational support, measures related to rewards and penalties. These measures aim to enhance systemic capabilities and to adapt security mechanisms to the idiosyncratic characteristics of organizations.
IMPLEMENTASI PENGEMBANGAN KARAKTER ANAK USIA DINI DENGAN PENDEKATAN HOLISTIK
Authors: Antara Putu Aditya
Published: June 2019

ABSTRAK

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peran guru dalam pengembangan karakter dan konsep pengembangan karakter dengan pendekatan holistik. Penelitian dilakukan pada Taman Kanak-kanak Bali Q-Ta Tahun 2016. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi kasus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran guru dalam pengembangan karakter anak adalah sebagai teladan, fasilitator, dan motivator. Sedangkan konsep pengembangan karakter pada kelompok B Taman Kanak-kanak Bali Q-Ta yang dilakukan dengan pendekatan holistik terlihat dari berbagai nilai karakter seperti kewajiban, hemat, hormat dan santun, taat, toleransi, sabar, empati, mandiri, serta berani. Pengembangan karakter anak dilakukan berdasarkan atas karakteristik yang dimiliki anak dengan melakukan kegiatan pembiasaan, mendongeng, meditasi, bermain peran, dan yoga.
Supercritical-flow Deposits and Their Distribution in a Submarine Channel System, Middle Eocene, Ainsa Basin, Spanish Pyrenees
Authors: Cornard Pauline H. , Pickering Kevin T.
Published: June 2019

Studies of supercritical-flow deposits (SFDs) and their spatial distribution in ancient deep-water systems should provide an additional tool to improve the understanding of the flow dynamics during deposition and the architecture of sandbodies. Outcrop recognition of SFDs in ancient deep-marine environments remains poorly documented, although their study dates back to the 1970s. This paper focusses on the criteria for recognizing SFDs and their distribution in three selected depositional environments from an ancient mid-lower slope to a proximal-basin floor setting in the middle Eocene Ainsa Basin, Spanish Pyrenees. From field observations, six facies associations interpreted as related to supercritical flow are defined. These facies associations are grouped in two categories. The first group includes facies associations related to erosional coarse-grained supercritical-flow bedforms related to meter and centimeter-scale scours and backfilling structures interpreted as large-scale cyclic steps or small-scale cyclic steps, respectively. Erosional coarse-grained supercritical bedforms are observed mainly in relatively high-gradient slopes and relatively confined settings. The second group of facies associations are related to depositional fine-grained supercritical-flow bedforms associated with upflow-dipping sandstone lenses, upflow-stacked wavy bedforms, upflow-stacked sigmoidal bedforms, and plane beds, interpreted as unstable and stable antidunes and upper-flow-regime plane beds. Depositional fine-grained supercritical-flow bedforms are observed mainly in relatively unconfined settings such as lower-slope, break-of-slope and proximal basin-floor environments. Two main SFD trends were observed in the Ainsa Basin in: (i) an axial-lateral direction, showing a decrease in SFDs from channel axis to channel margin, and (ii) a longitudinal proximal–distal direction, showing an increase in SFDs from the Gerbe System (mid-slope environment), to the Banastón System (proximal basin-floor environment), to the Ainsa System (lower-slope environment). From this study, two parameters are recognized as likely playing an important role on whether a flow is under supercritical or subcritical conditions: (i) confinement of the sandbodies, and (ii) slope gradient.
Mesocosm and Microcosm Experiments On the Feeding of Temperate Salt Marsh Foraminifera
Authors: Frail-Gauthier Jennifer L. , Mudie Peta J. , Simpson Alastair G. B. , Scott David B.
Published: June 2019

Agglutinated foraminifera dominate in temperate salt marsh sediment, making them key indicators for monitoring sea level and environmental changes. Little is known about the biology of these benthic foraminifera because of difficulties in distinguishing live from dead specimens in laboratory cultures. We present data from 10 years of laboratory experiments using comparisons of the agglutinant trochamminids Trochammina inflata and Entzia macrescens and the miliolid Miliammina fusca with the calcareous rotalids Helenina anderseni and Elphidium williamsoni. Specimens were taken from a laboratory mesocosm representing Chezzetcook Inlet, a cool-temperate salt marsh in eastern Canada. We determined culture requirements for the agglutinated foraminifera in Petri dishes over 10–12 week periods. Five inexpensive, non-terminal ways of identifying live organisms were developed: spatial movement, detritus-gathering, attachment, clustering, and test opacity. Comparison with rose Bengal staining showed <10% diversion for calcareous species and T. inflata but M. fusca was over-counted by >30%. Terminal chambers of Trochammina inflata were examined by transmission electron microscopy to visualise food consumption and identify food in digestive vacuoles, both in specimens from mesocosm and in culture. Bacteria and unidentified detritus in the vacuoles establish that this agglutinated species is a saprophagous and bacterivorous detritivore. The adhesive secretions by these species apparently help them gather and possibly farm food while being relatively immobile in the sediments. Our observations of movement and feeding orientation in the agglutinants suggest links between form and function that underscore their value as ultra high resolution sea-level proxies. Mesocosm biomass and abundance counts show that foraminifera represent >50% of the meiofaunal biomass, emphasising their importance in the food web and energy-flow dynamics of temperate salt marsh systems.
Arts, mental distress, mental health functioning & mental wellbeing: fixed-effects analyses of a nationally-representative panel study
Authors: Wang Senhu , Mak Hei Wan , Fancourt Daisy
Published: June 2019

Background

Arts engagement within communities is ubiquitous across cultures globally and previous research has suggested benefits for mental health and wellbeing. However, it remains unclear whether these benefits are due to the confounding impact of factors such as socio-economic status (SES), childhood arts engagement, previous mental health, personality, or self-selection bias. So this study used fixed effects models that account for even unidentified time-constant confounding measures to examine the longitudinal association between arts (frequency of both arts participation and cultural attendance), mental distress, mental health functioning, and mental wellbeing.

Methods

Data from 23,660 individuals (with a mean age of 47 years) included in the UK Understanding Society wave 2 (2010-2012) and wave 5 (2013-2015) were analyzed. Changes in frequencies of art engagement were related to changes in mental health within individual over time whilst accounting for time-varying confounders.

Results

After controlling for all time-constant variables and identified time-varying confounders, frequent arts participation and cultural attendance were associated with lower levels of mental distress and higher levels of life satisfaction, with arts participation additionally associated with higher mental health functioning. Health-related and social time-varying factors were shown to partly but not wholly explain the observed associations.

Conclusion

Arts engagement amongst the population as a whole may help enhance positive mental health and wellbeing, and protect against mental distress. These results are not explained by any time-constant confounding factors.