bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Performance of Four Electrodes for Measuring the Electromechanical Response of Self-Damage Detecting Concrete under Tensile Load
Authors: Noh Hyeon Woo , Kim Min Kyoung , Kim Dong Joo
Published: August 2019

Self-damage or/and stress-sensing concrete is a promising area of research for measuring the electromechanical response of structural materials using more robust sensors. However, the copper and silver paste sensors widely used in such applications can be expensive and have detrimental effects on the load carrying capacity and durability of the structural systems upon which they are installed. Accordingly, this study compared the performance of four electrode types—conventional copper tape with silver paste (CS), copper film with type 1 carbon tape (CC1), copper film with type 2 carbon tape (CC2), and copper wire and film with type 2 carbon tape (WC2)—to develop an economical and practical electrode for measuring the electromechanical response of self-damage-detecting concrete. The CC1 electrode exhibited comparable performance to the CS electrode in measuring the electromechanical response of self-damage-detecting concrete, despite requiring a longer polarization time (80 s) than the CS electrode (25 s). The CS electrode exhibited a higher damage-sensing capacity (GF2), whereas the CC1 electrode exhibited a higher strain-sensing capacity (GF1), as well as good damage-sensing capacity. Therefore, the CC1 electrode using copper film with type 1 carbon tape was determined to be the best alternative to the conventional CS electrode.
Advanced Solutions Aimed at the Monitoring of Falls and Human Activities for the Elderly Population
Authors: Andò Bruno , Baglio Salvatore , Castorina Salvatore , Crispino Ruben , Marletta Vincenzo
Published: August 2019

Ageing is a global phenomenon which is pushing the scientific community forward the development of innovative solutions in the context of Active and Assisted Living (AAL). Among functionality to be implemented, a major role is covered by falls and human activities monitoring. In this paper, main technological solutions to cope with the aforementioned needs are briefly introduced. A specific focus is given on solutions for Falls recognition and classification. A case of study is presented, where a classification methodology based on an event-driven correlation paradigm and an advanced threshold-based classifier is addressed. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) theory is used to properly define thresholds’ values while, in order to properly assess performances of the classification methodology proposed, dedicated metrics are suggested, such as sensitivity and specificity. The solution proposed shows an average Sensitivity of 0.97 and an average Specificity of 0.99.
The Increase of the Magnitude of Spontaneous Viral Blips in Some Participants of Phase II Clinical Trial of Therapeutic Optimized HIV DNA Vaccine Candidate
Authors: Akulova Ekaterina , Murashev Boris , Verevochkin Sergey , Masharsky Alexey , Al-Shekhadat Ruslan , Poddubnyy Valeriy , Zozulya Olga , Vostokova Natalia , Kozlov Andrei P.
Published: August 2019

We developed a candidate DNA vaccine called “DNA-4”consisting of 4 plasmid DNAs encoding Nef, Gag, Pol(rt), and gp140 HIV-1 proteins. The vaccine was found to be safe and immunogenic in a phase I clinical trial. Here we present the results of a phase II clinical trial of “DNA-4”. This was a multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of safety, and dose selection of “DNA-4” in HIV-1 infected people receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). Fifty-four patients were randomized into 3 groups (17 patients—group DNA-4 0.25 mg, 17 patients—group DNA-4 0.5 mg, 20 patients—the placebo group). All patients were immunized 4 times on days 0, 7, 11, and 15 followed by a 24-week follow-up period. “DNA-4” was found to be safe and well-tolerated at doses of 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg. We found that the amplitudes of the spontaneous viral load increases in three patients immunized with the candidate DNA vaccine were much higher than that in placebo group—2800, 180,000 and 709 copies/mL, suggesting a possible influence of therapeutic DNA vaccination on viral reservoirs in some patients on ART. We hypothesize that this influence was associated with the reactivation of proviral genomes.
Peripheral arterial disease diagnosis and management in primary care: a qualitative study
Authors: Lecouturier Jan , Scott Jason , Rousseau Nikki , Stansby Gerard , Sims Andrew , Allen John
Published: August 2019

Background

Patients diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are at an increased risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, heart attack, and PAD progression. If diagnosed early, cardiovascular risk factors can be treated and the risk of other cardiovascular diseases can be reduced. There are clear guidelines on PAD diagnosis and management, but little is known about the issues faced in primary care with regards adherence to these, and about the impact of these issues on patients.

Aim

To identify the issues for primary care health professionals (HPs) and patients in PAD diagnosis and management, and to explore the impact of these on HPs and PAD patients.

Design & setting

Qualitative study conducted in a primary care setting in the North East of England. Data was collected between December 2014 and July 2017.

Method

Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with PAD register patients (n = 17), practice nurses ([PNs], n = 17), district nurses (DNs], n = 20), tissue viability nurses (n = 21), and GPs (n = 21).

Results

HPs’ attitudes to PAD, difficulty accessing tests, and patient delays impacted upon diagnosis. Some HPs had a reactive approach to PAD identification. Patients lacked understanding about PAD and some reported a delay consulting their GP after the onset of PAD symptoms. After diagnosis, few were attending for regular GP follow-up.

Conclusion

Patient education about PAD symptoms and risks, and questioning about exercise tolerance, could address the problem of under-reporting. Annual reviews could provide an opportunity to probe for PAD symptoms and highlight those requiring further investigation. Improved information when PAD is diagnosed and, considering the propensity for patients to tolerate worsening symptoms, the introduction of annual follow-up (at minimum) is warranted.
Mise en évidence de transitions de phases pour KD2PO4 et Rb D2PO4
Authors: Tomas Alain , Herpin Paulette , Doucet Jean
Published: August 2019

Nous avons mis en évidence par rayons X et par analyse thermique différentielle à respectivement 92,5° C et environ 40° C un changement de phases de la forme quadratique de KD₂PO₄ et de RbD₂PO₄ en une forme monoclinique proche de celle qui cristallise à température ambiante à partir d'une solution très fortement deutérée de KD₂PO₄ et de RbD₂PO₄. Les enthalpies de transition ont été estimées à l'aide des résultats d'analyse thermique différentielle. Une interprétation concernant le mécanisme de la transition quadratique → monoclinique a été donnée.
Localisation de Zn, Ti, Li, Rb et Mn dans quelques roches argileuses
Authors: Maurel Pierre
Published: August 2019

On établit la localisation de Zn, Mn, Li, Rb et Ti dans trois roches sédimentaires argileuses, par une méthode cinétique, en comparant la dissolution des éléments majeurs et en traces au cours d'une attaque par HCl, 0,6 N. Une fraction des éléments en traces se trouve dans des matières amorphes ou des minéraux accessoires très solubles : de 0 à 63 % de Zn, de 15 à 70 % de Mn, moins de 15 % de Li et Rb et environ 6 % de Ti, suivant les roches. Le reste des éléments se distribue dans les sites suivants : dans tous les cas Li et Rb entrent en substitution isomorphique dans les réseaux des minéraux argileux, tandis que Zn et Ti sont localisés dans des minéraux accessoires qui, pour le titane, ont été mis en évidence. Suivant la roche, Mn entre ou non dans les réseaux des argiles.
Influence des principales substitutions sur les propriétés optiques dans la série tennantite˗tétraédrite
Authors: Charlat Michel , Lévy Claude
Published: August 2019

La mesure des pouvoirs réflecteurs de 37 échantillons analysés de la série tennanite˗tétraédrite, de formule (Cu, Ag)₁₀ (Cu*, Fe, Zn, Hg)₂ (As, Sb)₄ S₁₃, a permis de dégager l'influence des diverses substitutions sur la forme des courbes et de définir trois paramètres exprimant quantitativement leur morphologie. Les résultats obtenus montrent que ces propriétés optiques ne permettent pas de déterminer la composition chimique d'un échantillon inconnu, en raison des indéterminations dues à la présence générale de substitutions simultanées, mais que la simple mesure de deux pouvoirs réflecteurs permet de prévoir la ou les possibilités de sa composition chimique, par exemple de prévoir s'il peut ou non être argentifère. Des courbes types sont proposées afin de faciliter l'essai de classement d'un échantillon inconnu dans la série.
Factor structure of the comprehensive preparedness of shooters 14-15 years old, specializing in shooting from classic bow
Authors: Sobko I.N. , Kovtun A.L. , Ulaeva L.O.
Published: August 2019

The purpose of the work: to determine the factor structure of the complex preparedness of shooters of 14-15 years who specialize in the Classic bow, for rational construction of the training process of athletes of this age category.
Material and methods. The experiment was attended by 16 bow-shooters (girls) aged 14-15 years old, specializing in Classic bow, sport school "Avangard" in Kyiv. The experiment was conducted in the preparatory period, September 2018. The archers were tested for physical fitness (shuttle running 4x9m, push-ups 30 s, jumping with skipping-rope, running 30 m, Romberg test, hanging on bent hands at an angle of 90˚, jump in length from place, raising the torso to a sitting position, dynamometry of the right and left hands), technical preparedness (holding the bow in the "stretch", archery 18 m, archery 60 m, stretching the bow on the right and left hand for 30 s). The obtained data were processed mathematically using factor analysis methods.
Results. The factor structure of physical and technical preparedness of shooters, which are at the stage of specialized basic training, is established. Five factors were identified: static power endurance, dynamic power endurance, coordination capabilities, speed capabilities, strength capabilities.
Conclusions. It is revealed that the most important indicators of the complex training of archers 14-15 years old are the indicators of shooting in the open air and indicators of the static strength of the archer, as well as indicators of shooting in the room and indicators of the dynamic endurance of the archer, indicating the dependence of physical and technical training. The use of rational means and methods of physical and technical training in the training process of athletes is recommended.
IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN EARLY PEOPLE WITH DIABET
Authors: Paskaleva Ruska
Published: August 2019

The exercise of regular physical activity aims to maintain muscles in good condition, to prevent the possible occurrence of inactive hypotrophies or contractions, to activate the various types of modulating descending control (pain suppression), to achieve and maintain the emotional tone of the patient. We recommend general exercises, analytical and functional gymnastics; stretching; passive mobilizations; kinesitherapy, non-competitive games, field treatment, dosed tourism and moderate exercise (mostly aerobic exercise): walking, swimming, cycling - at moderate intensity (up to 60 W), recreational activities and art-therapy with a duration of 2-3 hours. The subject of the study was 120 diabetic patients, with anthropometric measurements and a Daily Activity Test before and after rehabilitation. Rehabilitation events are applied depending on the motor skills. The activities were twice a week with a duration of 50 minutes, with active participation of the students during the clinical practice. Achieved results on improving daily activities and the gait stability confirm the thesis that exercise of regular physical activity in diabetic patients maintains well muscles, prevents complications in the nervous system and the locomotory system.
CONSERVATIVE THERAPY OF PATIENTS WITH SUPERFICIAL THROMBOFLEBITIS
Authors: Tsekov Milan , Mireva Mihaela , Albert Mariana
Published: August 2019

Superficial vein thrombophlebitis (STP) is a common inflammatory-thrombotic process that may occur spontaneously, after a trauma or as a complication after medical or surgical interventions (1, 2, 6). In most of the cases it is a sterile inflammation of the vein wall and the surrounding tissue, accompanied by intravenous thrombosis. In the rare cases of infectious superficial thrombophlebitis, the infection is introduced inside the veins, mostly after venous manipulations, by insects, traumatism or furunculosis.The frequency of the disease is higher at women, probably because of pregnancy and the high rate of varicosis. The superficial thromboflebitis affects all the ages (from 18 to 87), but is most frequent between 50 and 60 years for men and women.In a nine years period, since 01.01.2009 to 31.12.2017, 495 patients were treated by STP in Military medical Academy. They were divided in two groups. 108 (22%) patients from the first group, were admitted for surgery. The other group of 387 patients underwent conservative therapy.The goals of therapy for superficial thrombophlebitis are to prevent progression into the deep venous system and to hasten the resolution of the inflammatory and thrombotic processes in areas already involved.The nonsteroidal antiinflammatory and venotonical drugs, low molecular weight heparin and nonsteroidal creams for local aplication are the first options. In the rear cases of infectious thromboflebitis, the antibiotics are applied. When the thromboplebitis of the saphenous veins reaches the saphenofemoral (SFJ) or saphenopopliteal (SPJ) junction, or cloth reaches the iliac veins, the surgical treatment is suggested.
CONTROL OF INFECTION FROM NOSOCOMIAL TRANSMISSION OF TUBERCULOSIS
Authors: Simonovska Ljiljana , Paneva Iva , Panova Gordana
Published: August 2019

Tuberculosis (TB) is still a huge health problem in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2015, 10.4 million new tuberculosis cases were registered. Most of the newly reported cases of TB are concentrated in 6 countries in the world: India, Indonesia, China, Nigeria, Pakistan and South Africa. In 2015, 1.8 million people died of TB. Among deaths 140,000 were children (1) By implementing the WHO strategy, known as Short Term Treatment Procedures under Direct Surveillance (DOT), almost all patients with tuberculosis can be treated. At the base of the DOT, the strategy is applied to short-term regimens under the direct control of health workers .Transmission of infection in tuberculosis is usually an aerobic pathway.Recent research in developing countries has shown that health care professionals (CARs) who take care of infectious TB patients have significantly higher isk of getting infected and getting sick from TB Therefore, WHO makes recommendations and guidelines to provide effective measures to prevent TB infection between the care professionals.These recommendations are based on a three-level control of the infection, consisting of administrative control, environmental control and personal protection of the respiratory organs. According to the basic healthcare activity provided by the Institute for Lung Disease and Tuberculosis (TB) in terms of diagnosing, treating and preventing tuberculosis, the working staff and / or patients coming to the Institute for various services are at risk of infection with tuberculosis bacteria. Therefore, consistent implementation of the measures recommended by the WHO and set out in the Control Program the infection of the nosocomial transmission of tuberculosis.The program for control of nosocomial infection with tuberculosis bacteria (MT) in the Institute should be realized with activities, hierarchically divided into three, оr four levels: managerial (organizational) activities at the level of a health institution, administrative measures, which reduce the risk of exposure to infection, environmental control measures, which prevents the risk of drooping way of spreading respiratory infections with MT and measures of personal protection against infection, which reduces the risk of inhalation of infectious particles.
SURGICAL TREATMENT OF AORTIC REGURGITATION AND BILATERAL CORONARY ARTERY OSTIAL STENOSIS DUE TO CARDIOVASCULAR SYPHILIS
Authors: Vazhev Zaprin , Ivanov Asen , Gonovski Todor , Stoev Hristo
Published: August 2019

We present the case of a 44-year-old gentleman, hospitalized in Interventional cardiology department with retrosternal pain. Percutaneous coronary investigation(PCI) was performed demonstrating bilateral ostial coronary artery stenosis with moderate aortic regurgitation. The patient was transferred in our department for urgent surgery. Cardiac surgery procedure was performed including: double coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) combined with aortic valve replacement(AVR) with mechanical valve. The Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test (VDRL) and Treponema pallidum Haemagglutination(TPHA) test were done on admission – both of them being positive. Those results confirmed tertiary cardiovascular syphilis. The patient was discharged on POD 12, and was transferred to Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases(STD) department for further antibiotic therapy concerning the syphilis infection.
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN MASTICATORY DYSFUNCTION AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
Authors: Kisheva Antoniya , Konstantinova Desislava
Published: August 2019

Dental arch defects are common especially in subjects over 40 years. The problem is getting more serious in Bulgaria in the last 25 years. Mastication is neuromotor activity. Its primary function is to prepare the food for swallowing and digestion. Fractioning of food particles is due to the compression between the occlusal surfaces of molars and premolars from upper and lower dental arch . This increases their surface and makes it accessible for the different biologically active agents. The main chewing movements are the up and down movements of mandibula and the movements of tongue. The degree of food chewing is variable. The number of masticatory cycles, needed for preparation of different food types for swallowing are relatively constant in a single patient group, independently of individual characteristics.The degree of chewing depends of the ability to form a bolus.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS RECEIVED IN THE PAIN EFFECTS SCALE IN WOMEN WITH MULTIPLE SCULPROSIS
Authors: Mincheva Ivanova Inna
Published: August 2019

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), one of the biggest puzzles in medicine. A number of drugs and therapies have been developed that affect the symptoms or change the severity and frequency of the seizures. Multiple sclerosis is of great social and economic importance to the world, due to the great invasion at early age. It affects the "young adults" in their creatively active period - between 10 and 50 years of age. Contrary to most allegations that pain is absent in MS patients, this is not the case. In the first periods of the disease, pain is almost absent, apart from the periodic manifestation of cramps, perceptions and all types of pain in the body, which at night interfere with sleep, provoke chronic fatigue and irritability (as they themselves have other mechanisms leading to the event their). However, some studies show that pain persists more frequently in women than in men. In most cases, disabling and immobilizing patients is exalted by their attempts to avoid pain. Physiotherapy is a basic tool for maintaining and improving the general condition of the patient. The study involved 22 patients with relapsing-remitting MS. The survey was conducted on the territory of Sofia - NSA "Vasil Levski", in the period from 01.09.2013 to 30.10.2015. The pain syndrome was evaluated in multiple sclerosis patients, at the beginning, the 10th procedure and the last procedure. For each patient in the experimental group, 20 procedures were performed within 10 weeks. The duration of the individual activity was 1 hour. The procedures for hippotherapy were a total of 16, each lasting 30 minutes. After the completion of the 10-week Physiotherapy program, each of the patients continues the hippotherapy courses on the Khan Asparuh horse base. The therapeutic program we have prepared and tested includes the following: Exercise with a large therapeutic ball (fitball); proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF); myofascial techniques (MFT); autogenous training (AT); hippo therapy (HT). During the study, the subsequent results showed a significant decrease in pain in the tested group. At the end of the study, the improvement of the indicators from the initial to the final study were seen. The statistical significance is less than or equal to 0.01, with the possibility of error being minimal. From the conclusions, it can be said that the methodology thus performed brings great positives in terms of pain reduction in women with multiple sclerosis who participated in the study.
ANATOMICAL VARIATIONS OF ACCESSORY FORAMINA TRANSVERSARIA IN CERVICAL VERTEBRAE
Authors: Jovevska Svetlana
Published: August 2019

Introduction: The cervical vertebrae are cranially placed, moveable vertebrae in the human body. The characteristic feature of these vertebrae are the presence of a Foramen Transversarium (FT) in each lateral mass. A plexus of sympathetic nerves surrounding the Vertebral Artery (VA) and Vertebral Veins (VV) passes through the FT. The variable number and size of FT may lead to clinically significant conditions.It may be due to variable course of the VA which implicates an embryological basis.Aims: The objective of the present study is to find out the incidence of accessory FT in the cervical vertebrae and its morphological and clinical significance.Material and Methods:There were 117 dried cervical vertebrae available in the Department of Anatomy of Medical Sciences Stip. They were macroscopically studied to find variations in the number of FT.Results: Out of 117 cervical vertebrae accessory FT were found in 25 vertebrae (21.3%). The accessory FT were unilateral in 15 vertebrae (12.8%) and bilateral in 10 vertebrae (8.7%). The unilateral foramina were more common than the bilateral one. The accessory FT were smaller and posteriorly placed compared to the regular FT. Conclusions: In the present study 21.3% of cervical vertebrae showed accessory FT. Among them the unilateral accessory FT was more common than the bilateral variety. The accessory foramina were mostly observed in the lower cervical vertebrae. These anatomical variations and morphology of the FT is useful in the operations involving spine surgeries. It is also of great value to the radiologists in the interpretation of X-ray films and CT-scans.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RISK FACTORS FOR PREMATURE BIRTH
Authors: Mihaylova Anna , Parahuleva Nikoleta , Petkova-Gueorguieva Elina , Gueorguiev Stanislav
Published: August 2019

Premature birth is a significant medical, social and economic problem worldwide. In the 21st Century in developed countries, this problem accounts for over two thirds of neonatal deaths. In Bulgaria, statistics show that 10-12% of all pregnancies end with premature birth. Despite the number of studies in this field and the efforts made by obstetricians and gynecologists, the tendency to increase the number of preterm births has continued in the last decade. Its consequences are multiple complications who lead to a high neonatal mortality in the national and global world. Preterm birth is characterized by complex and vague etiology. A specific cause of premature birth can not be defined, but a set of risk factors is considered, divided into three main groups of etiological factors: socio-economic, medical-biological, and behavioral. Associated with preterm birth socio-economic and behavioral risk factors include poverty, unemployment, low education, poor prenatal care, harmful habits such as smoking, alcohol, drugs and other harmful substances, unhealthy family environment, severe and prolonged stress, excessive physical exercise (lifting weights), trauma (hits or violence), new pregnancies less than 6 months after previous birth, unhealthy diet and low mother BMI, etc. Essential for the preterm birth is also the medico - biological etiological factors. One of these is uterine enlargement, as the main reason for this may be the presence of: multiple pregnancies that occurred naturally or after using assisted reproductive technologies or polyhydramnios (increased amount of amniotic fluid). Other risk factors include: placenta previa, incorrect position of the fetus, myoma, uterine cervix malformations (including cerebrovascular insufficiency), preeclampsia, uterine contractions, acute infections during pregnancy (vaginal - chlamydia, trichomonas, mycoplasma , toxoplasmosis, bacterial vaginosis, viral rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes, influenza, adenovirus infection, chronic diseases (hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the lungs, liver or kidney anemia and etc.), genetic factors, previous premature birth, etc. These risk indicators are subject to detailed analysis in the work of a number of authors. To limit preterm births, a number of studies have been conducted to identify and identify the risk factors that are relevant to it. Identifying and recognizing their effects and impact leading to premature birth will significantly reduce the severe health, economic and social consequences as well as reduce the risk of neonatal death. In order to reduce the frequency of preterm births, adequate and specialized prenatal care is essential. They must be individually tailored for each particular case of pregnancy and take into account the complex of risk predispositions.
CARE AND TREATMENT OF NEONATAL JOLT IN NEW BORN CHILDREN
Authors: Panova Gordana , Geleva Elena
Published: August 2019

From the moment we were born, we form a new period of our life. The fetus, whom our mothers carefully nurture throughout the whole pregnancy enters the newborn period. The newborn child has medical needs that are needed to help with this important adaptive period, a team of neonatologists is processing the primary reanimation and postpartal nurture of every child.The quick evaluation of the condition of a newborn child with eventual reanimation procedure is very important to reduce the possible complications & reduce the pathological growth and development of the newborn. As part of that judgement is the condition of most common illness that affects an infant called jaundice, a yellow coloration of the skin caused by accumulation of bilirubin in the skin and the mucous membranes. The birth of new life is a privilege at the gynecological-obstetrician department.Given the importance of early assessment and right primarily reanimation of a newborn, the main objectives of labor are:- What causes the neonatal jaundice at a newborn and the frequency and risk factors of appearance- Following and therapy of neonatal jaundice at an early stage- Determination how serious the jaundice is affecting the newborn- The percentage of infants affected by neonatal jaundice, and possible outcome.Material and methods:In this paper we have processed the data of gynecological- obstetrician department of JZU General Hospital- Kumanovo. The period of last year’s 2017 data is covered. As a material evidence we used the registers of newborn babies from the gynecological- obstetrician department of JZU General hospital- Kumanovo throughout the whole year and for processing are taken the medical data of condition in the moment of birth, following the condition of the newborn babies while they are still under supervision of the gynecological- obstetrician department & regular frequent examinations.Results:In total the results of newborn babies in the past year (2017) is 1378, where there are taken early borns and term born babies. Amongst them there are prevented conditions of neonatal jaundice at 58 kids, approximately 4,21% of the total number of newborn babies in 2017,from which 50 newborn babies are born on time & 8 are prematurely born.Conclusion:A necessity is the early recognition of all the causes that could lead to need of primary measures, especially after the birth and the first few weeks when there can be preventive measures for overcoming the occurrence of neonatal jaundice & help the fetus readily start the independent life.
PERSONALITY PARTICULARITIES OF PERSONS WITH DRUG ADDICTION IN THE PROCESS OF RESOCIALIZATION
Authors: Georgiev Nikola , Balkanska Polina
Published: August 2019

The surveys on the epidemiology of drug addiction have shown that the number of people abusing substances, to which disease dependence may occur is constantly increasing. Lasting and more significant results for drug addiction limitation can be expected and gained only from the coordinated efforts of government bodies, society, family, school, and individuals. The resocialization of drug addicts is a process that helps them reintegrate into the social system. This requires a precise diagnosis of the causes that have led to detachment from the environment (family, friendship, professional), to understand the individual characteristics of the persons themselves, to select communication-specific and therapeutic support measures, specific to the given personality. The paper discusses the socio-psychological approaches for resocialization of persons with drug addiction. The aim of the study is to determine the influence of personality peculiarities of the drug addicts on their motivation for resocialization. The study involved 20 drug addicts aged 19-27 years included in the methadone program, psychotherapeutic procedures for drug withdrawal in the Military Medical Academy, Sofia. Methods: documentary method – studied are national and European documents, as well as scientific literature on the research topic; sociological method - standardized interview; multi-factor personal questionnaire - Mini Mult for express diagnosis of the personality type in screening studies on MMPI scales; statistical methods. Results: Characteristic for the studied drug addicts are hysteria (70%), followed by the occurrence of schizoidia (65%) and the same proportion of manifestations of psychopathy and hypomania (55%). Hypochondriacal attitudes (0%) were not noted in the respondents. Only 10% of them have a tendency to depression and 40% have psychotic disorders. 70% of the surveyed have marked behavioral abnormalities. The high values on the “hysteria” and “psychopathy” scale create a "favorable protective" factor - a certain power of the self and an interest to social groups. From the results of the interview conducted with regard to the motivation for resocialization of the drug addicts it is noticeable that most of the respondents (92,8%) want and try to overcome the difficulties that their dependency creates. This is a good motivational precondition for resocialization. Two-thirds of respondents noted a significant striving for a positive personal change and efforts to overcome dependence. Resocialization is a process that, depending on the individual's circumstances and personality particularities, takes place at a different intensity and in too long time limits. It depends on both the good will and the moral attitude of the individual, as well as on the empathic understanding, the support of the family, friends, the environment and the institutions that have a significant role in the process of resocialization.
PENERAPAN METODE MIND MAPPING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIS MAHASISWA PADA MATA KULIAH KALKULUS I
Authors: Monariska Erma
Published: August 2019

Matematika memiliki struktur keterkaitan yang kuat dan jelas antara konsep-konsepnya sehingga aspek yang penting didalam pembelajaran matematika adalah pemahaman terhadap konsep itu sendiri. Untuk itu diperlukan suatu upaya yang mampu mengakomodir kemampuan pemahaman konsep secara lebih bermakna, yaitu metode yang memberikan keleluasaan, kebebasan dan kesempatan yang luas bagi mahasiswa calon guru untuk mengkonstruk pengetahuan dan pemahamannya sendiri,  salahsatunya yaitu dengan metode mind mapping. Mind mapping merupakan teknik mencatat kreatif melalui penggambaran simbol, kata-kata, warna, panah dan garis pada selembar kertas berdasarkan ide pikiran mahasiswa dengan mengungkapkan inti-inti penting materi pembelajaran yang menggambarkan keterkaitan antar konsep secara menyeluruh sehingga memudahkan mahasiswa dalam mengingat dan memahami konsep-konsep matematika secara lebih bermakna. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen dengan menggunakam instrumen penelitian berupa hasil tes kemampuan awal matematis, tes pemahaman konsep matematis, dan angket skala sikap. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika Universitas Suryakancana. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diketahui bahwa : 1) Peningkatan kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis mahasiswa yang menggunakan mind mapping lebih baik daripada siswa yang menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional; 2) Peningkatan kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis mahasiswa yang menggunakan mind mapping lebih baik daripada siswa yang menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional dilihat dari kemampuan awal matematis (rendah, sedang, dan tinggi); 3) Mahasiswa memiliki sikap positif terhadap penggunaan metode mind mapping. Kata kunci : Mind Mapping, Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Matematis
IMPLEMENTASI STRATEGI MATHEMATICAL HABITS OF MIND (MHM) BERBANTUAN MULTIMEDIA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA
Authors: Budiman Hedi , Esvigi Igfania
Published: August 2019

Strategi Mathematical Habits of Mind (MHM) adalah strategi pembelajaran yang membiasakan siswa untuk berpikir matematis dengan beberapa aktivitas seperti: mengeksplorasi ide-ide matematis; merefleksi kebenaran atau kesuaian jawaban; generalisasi dan mengidentifikasi strategi penyelesaian masalah yang dapat diterapkan pada masalah lain; memformulasi pertanyaan; dan mengkonstruksi contoh. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa melaluipenggunaan strategi pembelajaran Mathematicals Habits of Mind (MHM) berbantuan multimedia. Penelitian ini merupakan kuasi eksperimen dengan Pretest Posttest Control Group Design. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa salah satu SMA Negeri di Cianjur dengan subjek sampel siswa kelas X sebanyak dua kelas yang dipilih dengan teknik purposive sampling.Kelas eksperimen menggunakan strategi pembelajaran Mathematicals Habits of Mind (MHM) berbantuan multimedia dan kelas kontrol menggunakan pembelajaran saintifik. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis kelas eksperimen lebih baik daripada kelas kontrol. Siswa yang mendapatkan strategi pembelajaran Mathematicals Habits of Mind (MHM) berbantuan multimedia menunjukkan sikap positif. Rata-rata gain ternormalisasi siswa pada kelas eksperimen tinggi dan sedang, sedangkan kelas kontrol pada kategori sedang dan rendah. Selisih gain ternormalisasi pada kelas eksperimen lebih baik daripada kelas kontrol. Kata Kunci: Berpikir Kritis Matematis,Strategi Mathematical Habits of Mind (MHM), Multimedia
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN AUDITORY, INTELLECTUALLY, REPETITION (AIR) TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATEMATIS SISWA
Authors: Suwarman Ramdhan F
Published: August 2019

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen terhadap siswa SMP kelas VIII pada pembelajaran matematika. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis pada siswa dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Auditory, Intellectually, Repetition (AIR) terhadap peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis pada siswa dengan menggunakan pembelajaran biasa, dan untuk mengetahui sikap positif siswa terhadap pembelajaran matematika dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran ini. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah control group pretest-posttest. Sampel yang diteliti terdiri dari 58 siswa, terdiri dari 29 siswa kelas eksperimen dan 29 siswa kelas kontrol. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMP Negeri 1 Karangtengah di kelas VIII A sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas VIII C sebagai kelas kontrol. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah soal tes uraian dan instrumen non tes berupa angket siswa. Dari hasil pembahasan, ditunjukkan bahwa peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Auditory, Intellectually, Repetition (AIR) lebih baik dibandingkan dengan peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa dengan menggunakan pembelajaran biasa. Kemudian hasil angket skala sikap yang diberikan kepada siswa menunjukan bahwa pada umumnya siswa bersikap positif terhadap model pembelajaran Auditory, Intellectually, Repetition (AIR). Kata Kunci: Model Pembelajaran Auditory, Intellectually, Repetition, Pemecahan Masalah Matematis.
PENGAJARAN REFLEKTIF MAHASISWA CALON GURU PENDIDIKAN MATEMATIKA
Authors: Budiman Hedi
Published: August 2019

Program Praktek Lapangan (PPL) merupakan sarana untuk menerapkan kemampuan yang sudah diperoleh mahasiswa calon guru secara teoritis di bangku kuliah. Selain kemampuan dalam penguasaan materi, mahasiswa  calon guru juga dituntut dalam kemampuan berkomunikasi dan berinteraksi yang baik ketika mengajar siswa di kelas. Kegiatan PPL ini merupakan pelatihan untuk menjadi guru profesional, karena di dalamnya terkait sejumlah kemampuan pengajar yang professional. Idealisme yang diharapkan terhadap mahasiswa calon guru ini perlu didampingi dengan pengontrolan pada pelaksanaan dan pengkajian setelah pelaksanaannya.  Salah satu upaya yang dilakukan terhadap proses pengajaran yang sudah dilakukan yaitu dengan observasi dan refleksi. Pengajaran reflektif seorang calon guru atau guru professional, berkaitan dengan kemampuan dan disposisi berpikir reflektif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa para mahasiswa calon guru matematika ini pada umumnya sudah menunjukkan kemampuan reflektif dalam hal openmindness (keterbukaan), responsibility (tanggungjawab), wholeheartedness (kesungguhan dalam bertindak) untuk meningkatkan pengajaran di kelas. Kemampuan ini sangat bermanfaat dan perlu ditingkatkan ketika sudah menjadi guru kelas.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MELAKUKAN OPERASI HITUNG YANG MELIBATKAN BERBAGAI BENTUK PECAHAN BAGI SISWA KELAS V DENGAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING MODEL
Authors: Hidayat Sarip
Published: August 2019

Penelitian ini memakai model PBL (Problem Based Learning) dengan harapan akan mendorong peserta didik dalam meningkatkan pemahaman dalam melakukan operasi hitung yang melibatkan berbagai bentuk pecahan, melatih menyelesaikan suatu masalah yang dihadapi juga membiasakan belajar kelompok melalui penelitian ini diharapkan guru dapat meningkatkan kreativitasnya dalam menentukan model pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan konsep, tujuan dan kondisi peserta didik. Pelaksanaan Penelitian terdiri dari dua siklus. Pada siklus Pertama belum ada peningkatan yang berarti, ini disebabkan peserta didik masih belum terbiasa menyelesaikan suatu masalah dengan kerja kelompok, sedangkan pada siklus Kedua peserta didik mulai terbiasa menyelesaikan tugas secara kelompok dengan adanya kerjasama dalam mengerjakan tugas dengan baik. Hal ini bisa terlihat dari pencapaian aktivitas siswa mengalami peningkatan sebesar 18,60%, aktivitas guru mengalami peningkatan sebesar 14%, dan kemampuan kognitif peserta didik juga mengalami peningkatan sebesar 6,3%, dan prosentase ketuntasan pun mengalami peningkatan sebesar 14,63%. Dari hasil pelaksanaan Siklus I dan Siklus II dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan model PBL (Problem Based Learning) dapat meningkatkan kemampuan melakukan operasi hitung yang melibatkan berbagai bentuk pecahan pada siswa Kelas V SDN Ibu Dewi VII Cianjur.  Kata Kunci : Model Problem Based Learning, pemahaman
COMPARISON OF MANUAL AND ROTARY INSTRUMENTATION TECHNIQUES FOR REMAINING DENTIN THICKNESS IN PRIMARY TEETH USING CBCT
Authors: V ANCHANA , AJAY SHENVI AKSHATA , GADICHERLA PRAHLAD , G DHANANJAYA , C PUSHPALATHA
Published: August 2019

Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare the residual dentin thickness after manual and rotary instrumentation technique in primary root canals using CBCT. The null hypothesis was that there is no difference in the cleaning efficiency of both manual and rotary technique.
Methodology: Manual filing was performed on 30 root canals using stainless steel S-files. Rotary instrumentation was carried out on a further 30 root canals, using rotary ProTaper files in a 300-rotation per minute (r.p.m.) Handpiece (NSK Endomate DT) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The roots were aligned perpendicularly to the beam, and they were scanned before and after instrumentation by using the CBCT operating at 60 kV and 2.5mA. Pre-instrumentation and post-instrumentation measurements of canals were performed by using the Carestream 3D software.
Results: When both the manual and rotary methods of canal instrumentation were compared, it was found that the reduction of dentinal thickness with respect to the manual method was more than the rotary method.
Conclusions: There was more dentine thickness reduction in manual instrumentation than rotary instrumentation for root canal preparation in primary teeth.
Passive Resistance in George Gissing’s New Grub Street and Knut Hamsun’s Sult
Authors: Harputlu Shah Zeynep
Published: August 2019

Gissing’s New Grub Street (1891) and Hamsun’s Sult (1890) depict distinctive voices of outcast young artists suffering from urban poverty, displacement and isolation, and reveal a deeper insight into wider questions on urban modernity, passive resistance and a fragmented identity. The plots and semi-autobiographical accounts of these texts locate them specifically in late-nineteenth century Kristiania (Oslo) and London by focusing on changing standards of literary culture in the 1880s and 1890s. Hamsun’s emphasis on the subjective individual and Gissing’s emphasis on representing realist social groupings offer us complementary accounts of the experience of rootlessness, the self-division of outcast emigrant writers and the difficulty of survival by sticking to their own terms in creating and presenting their works of art in the capital. A comparative reading of these texts helps us to see not only their city-specific contexts, but also a transnational understanding of the commercialisation of art and the passive resistance of the artists that spanned the national borders of England and Norway. These urban novels, I suggest, perform a critical resistance to the assimilating forces of late-nineteenth-century modernity and changing economic conditions with the aim of preserving artistic integrity and freedom.
REALITY AND SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOFT SKILLS IN TEACHING SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AT UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Nguyen Nhiem Ba , Duong Khanh Ngoc Van , Nhan Phuc Minh
Published: August 2019

The development of economic, culture and society has fetched many opportunities and challenges for students of universities in the current period. Employers require not only skilled human resources but also ability to adapt to  a volatile, constantly changing and developing working environment. This fact requires students to have a basic change from thinking to action. Along with specialized knowledge, universities should aim to  strengthen the integration of training soft skills for students to meet the requirements of employers. By analytical method, the article focuses on clarifying the situation, difficulties and challenges, thereby proposing a number of solutions to improve efficiency and enhance the implementation of integrating soft skills in teaching the specialized knowledge in University. The paper focuses on clarifying the situation, difficulties and  challenges, thereby proposing solutions for improving the efficiency, enhancing the implementation of integrating soft skills in teaching specialized knowledge at universities.
ANALYSIS OF GAP BETWEEN STUDENTS’ AND GRADUATES’ SOFT SKILLS: THE CASE OF SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND LAW AT TRA VINH UNIVERSITY
Authors: Le Diem Thi Thu , Huynh Khuong Tan , Pham Ngoc Thi Hong
Published: August 2019

One critical measurement of success in workplaces is the abilities of graduates in applying the knowledge, skills and values into the needs of their job. This study was conducted to seek the gap of soft skills of Tra Vinh  University students compared to labour-market standard. The quantitative data was collected at School of Economics and Law with a sample of 362 students and 300 graduates to measure their soft skills. Generally, both students and graduates are still unconfident of their own soft skills, this affacts their self-affirmation. Moreover, the importance of soft skills is also acknowledged, namely critical thinking, problem-solving,  selflearning, work-management skills and teamwork as well as communication skills which need to beprioritized equipped for any kinds of workplaces. Nonetheless, the aforementioned skill gap is significantly remarkable, especially regarding the communication skills. Based on these analyzes, some solutions are proposed to the work recruitment, schools and graduates to lessen the skill gap and meet the demands of labour markets.
INTEGRATING SOFT SKILLS INTO TEACHING INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN SUBJECT IN CDIO-BASED TRAINING PROGRAMS
Authors: Vo C Thanh , Nhan Phuc Minh , Tram Nam Hoang , Duong Khanh Ngoc Van , Huynh Thanh Van
Published: August 2019

Nowadays, along with the knowledge and professional skills, soft skills are also considered as a compulsory requirement for students before graduating. Besides the soft skills  subjects teaching, the integration of soft skills in professional teaching will help students to acquire the necessary soft skills which appropriate to the fields being trained. In this article, we introduce some soft skills training methods that are applied in teaching Information Systems Analysis and Design subject in CDIO-based training programs (Conceive - Design - Implement - Operate) for Information Technology students. The training of soft skills in professional teaching will help students quickly adapt to the requirements of future careers.
PROMOTING STUDENTS’S SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: SOLUTIONS FOR IMPROVING EFFICIENCY AND APPROPRIATENESS OF INTEGRATING SOFT SKILLS FOR MODERN EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Duong Khanh Ngoc Van
Published: August 2019

In the era of development, companies and businesses require graduates have to meet specialized skill as well as research skill, job adaptability and soft skills. However, most graduated students only meet specialized   skill, while soft skills and research skills are slow to adapt, this leads to the re-training after the businesses  recruitment. To overcome these difficulties, the article focused on analyzing the importance and reality of  scientific research of Tra Vinh University students. On that basis, the author proposed solutions for improving scientific research in students in order to integrate soft skills training in a practical, effective and consistent with the educational development trend in the new age.
REALITY OF ASSESSING GROUP WORK SKILLS IN CDIO-BASED TRAINING PROGRAMS
Authors: Nguyen Quoc Khac , Nguyen Thanh Ngoc Dan
Published: August 2019

Courses in the undergraduate Information Technology CDIO-based training program are usually designed to  integrate at least one kind of soft skills. In fact, teamwork is one of the skills that has been most applied by  lecturers. However, lecturers often find it very difficult to assess learners fairly, objectively and comprehensively when applying this method while they are well aware of the fact that assessment is a particularly important stage and has a strong impact on both learners’ learning results and the quality of a training program. The paper presents the facts and recommends solutions to assessing learners through their teamwork skills in curriculum based on CDIO approach.