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PENGARUH KONSENTRASI LARUTAN KAPUR (Ca(OH)2) DAN LAMA PEREBUSAN TERHADAP MUTU TORTILLA JAGUNG
Authors: Lawalata Vita Novalina , Tanudin Tanudin , Lopulalan Cynthia G C
Published: October 2018

The objective of this study was to analyze the effects of the concentration of caustic lime solution and boiling time on the quality of tortilla corn chips made from mature corn. A completely randomized factorial experimental design was applied in this study. Two factors were assigned including concentration of caustic lime solution (3, 4, and 5%) and boiling time (30, 60, and 90 minutes). Observed variables were both chemical properties (moisture, ash, protein, fat, and carbohydrate). Results showed that the interaction between concentration of caustic lime solution and boiling time did not have significant effect on protein and fat content of the tortilla. The main effect of a single factor boiling time mostly influenced many observed variables particularly the organoleptic properties of the tortilla. The concentration of caustic lime solution of 4% and boiling the corn for 30 minutes was the best interaction to produce tortilla having the best quality with moisture, ash, and carbohydrate contents of 5.53%, 7.59%, and 67.96%, respectively.

 

Keywords: corn, tortillas, lime, boiling, chemical composition, organoleptic

  

ABSTRAK

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisa pengaruh konsentrasi larutan kapur dan lama perebusan terhadap mutu tortilla jagung dari pemanfaatan jagung tua. Rancangan yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Lengkap Faktorial dengan faktor konsentrasi larutan kapur (3%, 4%, dan 5%) dan faktor lama perebusan (30 menit, 60 menit, dan 90 menit). Peubah yang diamati adalah sifat kimia (kadar air, kadar abu, protein, lemak dan karbohidrat by different). Hasil penelitian menunujukan bahwa pengaruh larutan kapur dan lama perebusan menghasilkan kandungan protein dan lemak tidak nyata dalam interaksinya. Perlakuan dengan lama perebusan tortilla jagung lebih mempengaruhi peubah-peubah yang diamati terutama pada uji organoleptik rasa tortilla jagung. Interaksi terbaik pada konsentrasi larutan kapur 4% dan lama perebusan 30 menit, menghasilkan mutu tortilla jagung dengan kadar air 5,53%, kadar abu 7,59% dan kadar karbohidrat by different 67,96%.

Kata kunci: jagung, tortilla, kapur, perebusan, komposisi kimia, organoleptik
Transesterification of Low FFA Waste Vegetable Oil using Homogeneous Base Catalyst for Biodiesel Production: Optimization, Kinetics and Product Stability
Authors: Al-Sakkari E.G. , El-Sheltawy S.T. , Soliman A. , Ismail I.
Published: October 2018

The most common method of biodiesel production is base catalyzed transesterification where alkaline materials, such as potassium hydroxide, are used as a catalyst. This paper presents a study of factors affecting biodiesel production from low free fatty acids (FFA) content waste vegetable oil through base catalyzed transesterification as well as the optimum reaction conditions. The optimum conditions were found to be a time of 60 min, catalyst loading of 1% of oil mass, mixing speed of 400 rpm and temperature of 65 °C. It also introduces a kinetic study of this reaction to determine the best model to fit the experimental data. First order model was found to be the best one to fit the early reaction stages while the second order model was the best to describe reaction kinetics in later stages. The stability of produced biodiesel was studied through determination of acid value and viscosity of stored biodiesel along three months.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Android Untuk Mata Pelajaran Simulasi Digital Materi Pokok Perangkat Lunak Pengolah Aangka di Kelas X UPW 1 SMK Negeri 3 Samarinda Tahun Ajaran 2017/2018
Authors: Arru Hetin Tandi , Harjanto Arif
Published: October 2018

This study is based on the lack of use of android-based learning media that impact on the way some schools view in responding to smartphone usage by students, the school considered that the use of smartphones in the school environment can negatively impact the learning process so prohibit the use of smartphones by students in the school environment. The results showed that: (1) Android-based learning media for digital simulation subjects principal subject of this numerical processing software successfully developed (2) Application of this Android-based learning media received good response from students (3) 4.65 average with the category of "very good"; the results of the assessment of media experts get an average score of 4.56 with the category of "very good"; and the results of field implementation test on 32 students get the average score of 4.51 with the category "very good". Thus, the Android-based learning media for digital simulation subjects the subject matter of numerical processing software. developed are considered appropriate to be used as learning media. Keywords:Android-Based Learning; Smartphone;Digital Simulation; Learning Media.
UK Universities' Corporate Visual Identities
Authors: Mogaji Emmanuel
Published: October 2018

Universities are under intense pressure to set themselves apart from others, they are rebranding and creating new corporate visual identities, even though not all of them have been all that successful. For those who have successfully rebranded, they provide guidelines which give a broad overview of the brand and their various identities. These brand guidelines sometimes called brand style guide, or visual identity guide were thematically analysed to provide a different perspective to HEI branding - not from students or other stakeholders perspective but how the Universities sees their brand and wants it conveyed. Analysis indicated that Universities were rebranding to refresh their brand and be more appealing, they want to remain dynamic, contemporary, and relevant while some rebranded when they were awarded the awarded University status. Logo, colours, typeface and photography were identified as components of CVI, a distinct typology of logo and typeface were presented. Universities are using these graphics elements to communicate their brands and project a cohesive and harmonious look across all relevant media. Managerial implications with regards bespoke brand identities and ideas for further research were presented.
Curiosity carry-over effect
Authors: Fastrich Greta M. , Murayama Kou
Published: October 2018

Curiosity is a powerful source of motivation and allows us to explore and acquire knowledge without relying on extrinsic incentives. So far, studies have mostly focused on the curiosity felt towards a specific object. Using a paradigm that sequentially activates curiosity on a trial-by-trial basis with trivia questions, we showed that the curiosity of one trial carries over to the next trial, even if each trial presents completely independent information. This carry-over effect was observed both when curiosity was measured through self-reports and a behavioral task (i.e. willingness-to-pay task). The results were also replicated when participants’ curiosity was not resolved, eliminating the role of general positive emotions. Theoretical implication of this carry-over effect was discussed.
Islamic Investment Sukuk Between Malaysia and Egypt: A Juristic Comparative Study
Authors: Studies International Journal of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh
Published: October 2018

In this research, the researchers attempt to illustrate the linguistic and terminological meanings of Sukuk. They also want to point out their importance in financing major projects. Additionally, they try to recall the role of Islamic Sukuk in the contemporary world. This role will be shown by comparing between Sukuk in Malaysia and Egypt. This research will determine the historical stages through which the project of Sukuk in the Arab Republic of Egypt has passed. It will also explain Al-Azhar's response to the Sukuk project in the past, and show that currently, Islamic Sukuk is the only ideal mechanism for large projects in Egypt. A study will be conducted on the full text of the remarks made by the Supreme Council of Scholars in Al-Azhar on the Islamic Sukuk law. As for the research methodology, the researchers will follow two basic methods in this study: first, the inductive method to extract the related information from the sources; second, analytical method to analyze those information and compare between the two countries Malaysia and Egypt.
PENERAPAN LKS BERMUATAN NILAI-NILAI KARAKTER DALAM MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE JIGSAW PADA KELAS XI DI SMA NEGERI 11 PADANG
Authors: Hafizah Asrad , Darvina Yenni , Masril Masril
Published: October 2018

Achievements of mastery learning physics students at SMAN 11 Padang were not optimal.These are caused by less optimal learning activities ,lack of cooperation, and undeveloped characters of students in the learning process. Moreover, learning model and teaching materials that commonly used have not been varied and Student Worksheet has not been charged character values. Therefore, this research aimed to determine the effect of applying the charged Student Worksheet character values in Jigsaw cooperative learning model in class XI SMAN 11 Physics Padang on learning outcomes of students’s competency attitudes, knowledge, and skills.Type of research was a quasi-experimental (Quasi-Experimental Research) with a research design form was Randomized Control Group Only Design. Population were all students in class XI SMA MIA 11 Padang who registered academic year 2014/2015 with a cluster random sampling technique. The research instrument used a form of observation sheet on the attitude of competencies, a written test on knowledge competencies, and rubring scor on skills competencies. Data were analyzed using two similarity test average used was the t. The results showed that the average of students learning outcomes in experimental class and control class on all competencies were sequentially: (81.38) and (68.9), (80.25) and (75 , 23), and (74.78) and (66.9). Based on the hypothesis test on all competencies as compared with the value of 1.98 tt. Therefore, can be concluded that the hypothesis "There is a significant impact on the application of the Student Worksheet charged character values in Jigsaw cooperative learning model in class XI SMAN 11 Padang" received on the real level of 0.05.
Can WTO Member States Rely on Citizen Concerns to Prevent Corporations from Importing Goods Made from Child Labour?
Authors: Nissen Aleydis
Published: October 2018

There has been a polarised debate on the desirability of import restrictions to increase corporate accountability for child labour that occurs in global supply chains. Some scholars have indicated that states in favour of imposing import restrictions could sidestep this debate relying upon the perceptions that people in the importing market might have. They have based this argument on the case law of the World Trade Organization’s Dispute Settlement Mechanism (WTO DSM). The attitude-behaviour gap has, however, been largely overlooked in their analyses. This behavioural phenomenon provides an explanation as to why there is an inconsistency between what people value or believe and what they actually do. This essay revisits the WTO DSM's case law in order to determine whether such values or beliefs might justify import restrictions. On balance, this essay finds that the WTO DSM has not sufficiently taken the attitude-behaviour gap into account in its interpretation of Article III(4) and Article XX(a) 1994 General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
Relación entre el uso de las bibliotecas universitarias y el desarrollo académico: el caso de las universidades públicas españolas y los estudiantes de grado
Authors: Lázaro-Rodríguez Pedro
Published: October 2018

Las bibliotecas son uno de los servicios mejor valorados por la sociedad. En el marco concreto de la universidad como institución, las bibliotecas universitarias pueden servir como recurso de apoyo a la investigación, formación y aprendizaje de los estudiantes. En este trabajo se analiza la relación entre el uso de las bibliotecas de las universidades públicas españolas y una serie de indicadores relacionados con el desarrollo académico. Para ello, se lleva a cabo un análisis estadístico basado en el cálculo de los coeficientes de correlación lineal de Pearson y Spearman para estudiar la existencia o no de significación estadística y la relación entre las variables. Como resultados, destaca la existencia de significación estadística entre las variables de préstamos en las bibliotecas y las tasas de rendimiento y éxito académico, eficiencia, graduación, y duración media en los estudios de estudiantes de grado, siendo la correlación positiva en los 4 primeros casos y negativa en el último. Por tanto, se concluye, sin atribuir relación causal, que en la muestra estudiada sucede que donde mayores son los préstamos en las bibliotecas universitarias, mayores son también el rendimiento y éxito académicos, la eficiencia y la tasa de graduación de los estudiantes de grado, y menor es la duración media de dichos estudiantes en los respectivos estudios. Con todo, esta investigación sirve como aporte de valor a las bibliotecas universitarias en el marco de las instituciones a las que pertenecen, pues un mayor uso de las mismas puede reportar beneficios a los estudiantes en el sentido de su desarrollo académico. [This study aims to investigate the relationships between use of public university libraries (loans and visits) and academic performance (Performance Rate, Success Rate, Efficiency Rate, Dropout Rate, and the Average Duration of Studies of the Students.). A statistical analysis is carried out based on the calculation of the linear correlation coefficients of Pearson and Spearman to study the statistical significance and the relationship between the variables. Specifically, it has been used data for 2015 for both Spanish public library use and undergraduate students. Results show the existence of statistical significance between loans in libraries and Performance Rate, Success Rate, Efficiency Rate, and the Average Duration of Studies of undergraduate students. Thus, it can be said that a highly use of university libraries (loans) could mean better results on their academic performance. This research provide practical implication for university libraries and their value within the framework of the institutions to which they belong, as well as a higher use of them brings benefits to students in the sense of their better academic performance.]
People Teach with Rewards and Punishments as Communication not Reinforcements
Authors: Ho Mark K , Cushman Fiery Andrews , Littman Michael L. , Austerweil Joseph L.
Published: October 2018

Carrots and sticks motivate behavior, and people can teach new behaviors to other organisms, such as children or non-human animals, by tapping into their reward learning mechanisms. But how people teach with reward and punishment depends on their expectations about the learner. We examine how people teach using reward and punishment by contrasting two hypotheses. The first is evaluative feedback as reinforcement, where rewards and punishments are used to shape learner behavior through reinforcement learning mechanisms. The second is evaluative feedback as communication, where rewards and punishments are used to signal target behavior to a learning agent reasoning about a teacher’s pedagogical goals. We present formalizations of learning from these two teaching strategies based on computational frameworks for reinforcement learning. Our analysis based on these models motivates a simple interactive teaching paradigm that distinguishes between the two teaching hypotheses. Across three sets of experiments, we find that people are strongly biased to use evaluative feedback communicatively rather than as reinforcement.
The internalization of social stigma among minor-attracted persons: Implications for treatment
Authors: Lievesley Rebecca , Harper Craig A. , Elliott Helen
Published: October 2018

In this paper, we sought to build on existing stigmatization research by examining the extent to which internalized stigmatization (i.e., the personal adoption and incorporation of social views, operationalized as thought suppression – an avoidant coping strategy – and low psychological wellbeing) among minor-attracted persons (MAPs) may impact upon help-seeking behaviors and their avoidance of children. We adopted a cross-sectional anonymous survey design to recruit a sample of self-identified MAPs (N = 183) from prominent online support fora. We found that increased levels of suppression and lower levels of psychological wellbeing were associated with lower levels of hope about the future, but higher levels of both shame and guilt about having a sexual interest in minors. Thought suppression was not significantly associated with outcomes related to help-seeking behaviors, but did significantly higher rates of actively avoiding children, even after controlling for psychological wellbeing and other emotional variables. Independently, lower levels of self-reported psychological wellbeing was associated with a desire for more support and higher rates of actively avoiding children. We explore the potential implications of our data in relation to treating and supporting MAPs within the community, increasing their wellbeing, and encouraging help-seeking behavior. A freely available preprint of this paper is available at https://psyarxiv.com/8dr69/.
The red thread in the maze
Authors: Schwarzkopf D. Samuel
Published: October 2018

Doing science can feel like running in a maze. If we base our research on false assumptions, we can easily go astray – just ask the phrenologists. Scientists must therefore validate their claims through direct replication of previous findings. But certainly, this mustn’t come at the expense of actually moving the field forward. Nobody wants to err aimlessly through a maze, but you also won’t find your way out, if you’re too scared to walk at all. Replication should be the red thread we unroll behind us as we traverse this maze, lest those who follow us waste endless time and resources getting stuck in dead-ends. In this issue of Cortex, Huber et al. argue that the balance in cognitive neuroscience is still tipped too far towards novelty and narrative at the expense of scientific reliability. To encourage replication, and thus improve the reliability of published research, they suggest we must raise the bar for accepting novel results by mandating internal replication and preregistered designs. While I entirely agree with promoting replication in general, I nevertheless feel their proposals are somewhat unclear.
The digital epidemiology of phenylketonuria, aka folling’s disease: retrospective analysis and geographic mapping via google trends
Authors: Al-Imam Ahmed
Published: October 2018

Background: Phenylketonuria, commonly known as PKU, is an inherited disorder in which there is an abnormally elevated blood level of the amino acid phenylalanine leading to several pathologies affecting multiple organs including the central nervous system and resulting in debilitating intellectual disability and other neuropsychiatric disorders. Phenylalanine is a building block of several critical proteins within the biological systems.Aims and Objective: To assess the digital epidemiology and geographic mapping of Phenylketonuria.Materials and Methods: This study is a retrospective analytic (2013‑2017) of a very large database existing on the surface web known as Google Trends. it aims to extrapolate a statistical inference concerning the digital epidemiology and the geographic mapping of phenylketonuria. The trends database will be explored via thematic keywords specific to the condition of phenylketonuria including “Phenylketonuria [PKU]”, “Phenylalanine”, “Inborn errors of metabolism”, “Tetrahydrobiopterin”, and “Chromosome 12 (human)”.Results: The digital epidemiology is densely clustered in countries from the developed world, eastern Europe, and Latin America. Surface web users from China appears to possess the highest interest in phenylketonuria. The contribution of the Middle Eastern and Arabic countries to the geographic mapping did not exceed 10.51% at its best. Significant changes existed for year-to-year variations of trends. Statistical outliers were also found, the strongest of which was observed during April 2016 for which there’s no plausible explanation.Conclusion: Trends databases operating on the surface web represent potent tools of big data that can be exploited to assess the digital epidemiology and geographic mapping of countless phenomenon including rare genetic diseases and inborn errors of metabolism. There are also enormous potentials for real-time and predictive analytics of these databases when investing the application of automation in data collection and principles of machine learning.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 93-99
Outcome of probing and syringing in congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction at various age groups in a tertiary eye center in Western Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Koshal , Bhattarai Binita , Manandhar Laxmi Devi , Rai Salma KC , Pandey Arniko , Gurung Shanti
Published: October 2018

Background: Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) is one of the commonest problems encountered in daily ophthalmology practice. Though probing and syringing is the mainstay of management of CNLDO, there is no clear guideline about the optimal time to perform.Aims and Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of probing and syringing in cases of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction in various age groups.Materials and Methods: In this prospective, hospital based, interventional, cross-sectional study done over a period of 2 years (July 2015- June 2017), children of various age ranging from 10 days to 8 years who underwent probing and syringing under general anesthesia for CNLDO refractory to conservative measures were included. Results: Children of as young as 10 days to as older as 8 years underwent probing and syringing with male to female ratio of 1.2:1. Overall success was 80.6% (58/72) which was statistically significant when analyzed with age (P = 0.006). Majority of cases with successful outcome were below 24 months of age (90.62%). There was predominance of membranous obstruction (128/194) over bony obstruction (66/194). Conclusions: Nasolacrimal duct probing under GA is a safe and viable option as a primary treatment modality for CNLDO. Though the success of probing is high in the younger children, it’s worthwhile to consider the same in older children at least up to 5 years of age before going for more invasive procedure like DCR surgery since more than 2 third of probing has successful outcome up to that age.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 57-61
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis with locking compression plate for proximal and distal diametaphyseal tibial fracture
Authors: Thapa Upendra Jung , Sapkota Krishna , Wahegaonkar Krishna , Ranjeet Niraj , Thapa Pabin , Onta Pratyenta Raj
Published: October 2018

Background: The treatment of proximal and distal diametaphysealtibial fractures remains controversial. This study was performed to evaluate the results of Locking compression plate using MIPO technique in the management of proximal and distal diametaphysealtibial fracture.Aims and Objective: To analyse and observe the result of management of metaphyseal fractures of tibia with respect to operative technique, stability of fixation, union of fracture, post-operative range of motion and complication. Materials and Methods: The study was prospective study. Forty two patients who sustained fractures of proximal and distal dia-metaphyseal tibial fractures with or without articular involvement were included in the study and treated by employing the concept of Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis during period of August 2015 to December 2017 and followed up at regular interval with minimum six months to thirty months. Intervention: Surgical reduction and fixation of fracture using proximal and distal anatomical locking compression plate followed by rehabilitation. Main outcome measure: Radiological outcome, perioperative and postoperative complication, postoperative alignment, range of motion.Results: All fractures got united with the average duration of 22.7 weeks for proximal metadiaphyseal tibia and 19.9 weeks for distal diametaphysealtibia. There were 3 delayed union cases which got united without any surgical intervention. Deep peroneal nerve palsy was seen in 2 cases with proximal tibia fracture treated with longer plate. 2 cases of superficial infection and one deep infection seen with proximal diametaphyseal fracture and 2 superficial infection with one case of wound dehiscence and implant prominent seen with distal diametaphyseal tibia fracture. No malalignment or angulation of more than 10 degree occurred in any plane for both proximal and distal diametaphyseal fractures.Conclusion: MIPO provides stable fixation with excellent union rate with minimal complication for both proximal and distal diametadiaphysealtibial fracture.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 76-83
Study of fracture shaft of Femur and its outcome treated with K- Nail in Manipal Teaching Hospital
Authors: Sapkota Krishna , Ranjeet Niraj , Onta Pratyenta Raj , Thapa Pabin , Thapa Upendra Jung
Published: October 2018

Background: Intramedullary interlocking nail is commonly accepted standard treatment in fracture shaft of femur. Its cost, technique, necessity of fracture table and image intensifier make it difficult in using for such cases where facilities are not available. In developing countries like Nepal open Kuntscher nailing is still an option for treating fracture shaft of femur. Its results and outcomes are comparable to that of intramedullary interlocking nails.Aims and Objectives: This study was undertaken to evaluate the outcome of Kuntscher nailing in fracture shaft of femur with regards to operative duration, union, infection, limb-length, and range of motion of knee and hip joints.Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included seventy-six patients with fracture shaft of femur. This study was conducted for a period from December 2014 to December 2017. The study outcome was assessed in terms of operative time duration, union, infection, limb-length, and range of motion of knee and hip joints.Results: Seventy six patients with fracture shaft of femur with mean age of 32.36 years ranging from 15 to 65 years were included in the study. Operation duration ranges from 55 to 95 minutes, with average healing time of 17 weeks. Wound infection was seen in 5% cases, with not much limb length discrepancy and knee range of motion 100 -135 degree achieved by the end of 9 months in more than 95 % cases. Conclusion: Kuntscher nail is still a relevant option for treatment of fracture shaft of femur with good functional and clinical outcome.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 90-92
To compare the blood pressure and heart rate during course of various types of anesthesia in wistar rat: A novel experiences
Authors: Narayan Jagdish , Kumar Pradeep , Gupta Ankit , Tiwari Sunita
Published: October 2018

Background: Rats are commonly used animals in development of newer drugs, rectification of toxicity and to record the various alterations in physiological parameters following pharmacological and non pharmacological interventions.Aim and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify the best physiological window during anesthesia. Therefore, we compared the effect of anesthesia using combination of ketamine and xylazine (KX) and thiopental sodium (intraperitoneally) on blood pressure and heart rate in adult male Wistar rats. Material and Methods: Twelve, male Wistar rats with a mean body weight of 260 ± 15 g were acquired. Thiopental sodium and cocktail of ketamine and xylazine (KX) were administered (ip) in group- I and group-II respectively. The systolic blood pressure and heart rate was recorded in both the groups till the awakening phase.Results: We found that there was a constant SBP and HR in Ketamine/Xylezine groups that are from 30 to 90 minutes after injection of anesthesia while this window was not observed in thiopental group.Conclusion: Our study concludes that the best time to observe the effect of newer drug during period between 30- 90 minutes after anesthesia.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 37-39
Protective assessment of cimetidine against cyclophosphamide-induced kidney injury
Authors: Adikwu Elias , Bokolo Bonsome
Published: October 2018

Background: Nephrotoxicity is one of the frequent toxicities observed with cyclophosphamide (CP) use which may involve oxidative stress. Cimetidine is an antihistamine with anti-oxidative stress activity.Aims and Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of cimetidine on cyclophosphamide-induced kidney damage in albino rats.Materials and Methods: Forty eight adult rats randomised into 8 (A-H) groups of 6 rats per group were experimentally used for this study.Group A (control) was treated with water, while groups B-D were treated with 5, 10 and 20 mg/kg of cimetidine intraperitoneally (ip) daily for 5 days respectively. Group E was treated with150 mg/kgof CP ip on the 5th day. Groups F-H were pretreated with 5, 10 and 20 mg/kg cimetidine ip daily for 5 days and treated with CP ip on the 5th day respectively. Rats were sacrificed serum was extracted from blood and evaluated for renal function markers, while kidneys were harvested and evaluated for oxidative stress markers and histology.Results: There were no significant effects (p>0.05) on the body and kidney weights of CP-treated rats. However, impaired kidney functions in CP-treated rats were marked by significant (p<0.05) increases in creatinine, urea, uric acid, sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, and malondialdehyde levels when compared to control. On the other hand, significant (p<0.05) decreases in superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione, glutathione peroxidase, total protein and albumin were obtained in CP-treated rats when compared to control. Necrotic changes were observed in the kidneys of CP-treated rats. However, CP-induced nephrotoxic effects were significantly (p<0.05; 0.01) reversed in cimetidine pretreated rats.Conclusion: Cimetidine shows potential as adjunct remedy for cyclophosphamide associated nephrotoxicity.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 25-30
Correlation between Seizure Characteristics and Quality of Life in Epilepsy Patients
Authors: Pinzon Rizaldy Taslim , Sanyasi Rosa De Lima Renita , Tandora Jesisca , Wijono Andre Dharmawan , Buwana Fransiscus
Published: October 2018

Background: Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorder and characterized by recurrent seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Epilepsy is both a medical diagnosis and a social label that can negatively impact quality of life (QoL).Aims and Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between characteristics of seizure and QoL among epilepsy patients.Materials and Methods: This is a case series study conducted at Bethesda Hospital, Yogyakarta. Subjects answer 8 questions in the SF-8 questionnaire by choosing one from several alternative answers. Sub-scale assessed in this questionnaire including general health perception (GH), physical functioning (PF), physical role functioning (RP), bodily pain (BP), vitality (VT), social role function (SF), mental health (MH), and emotional role functioning (RE). Each answer will be score and processed in a program from Optum™. The final results will be summarized into physical component (PCS) and mental component (MCS).Results: Total of the subjects were 27. Subjects were dominated by male, age< 60 years. The highest score is on the bodily pain subscale (mean: 50.00 ± 8.0739), wherease the lowest score is on global health perception (mean: 43.95 ± 7.1970). Overall, subjects in this study have a better mental status than physical status (47.14 ± 10.2093 vs 46.90 ± 7.9418). Type of seizure (PCS p: 0.794; MCS p:0.093), duration of epilepsy(PCS p: 0.832; MCS p: 0.856), history of epileptic status (PCS p: 0.141; MCS p: 0.951), the presence of neurological deficit (PCS p: 0.140; MCS p: 0.283), frequency of seizure before treatment (PCS p: 0.648; MCS p: 0.213), frequency of seizure after treatment (PCS p: 0.249; MCS p: 0.407), and frequency of seizure within the last 1 year were not significant to influence the QoL (PCS p:0.978; MCS p: 0.513).Conclusion: There is no significant characteristics of seizure that influence the QoL.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 1-6
A histopathologic study of urinary bladder tumors at tertiary care center in Mid-Western region of Nepal
Authors: Goyal Binita , Rao Sheshagiri , Sahi Rajina , Jaiswal Subechhya
Published: October 2018

Background: Urinary bladder cancer is an important cause of morbidity and mortality due to urological conditions. It is tenth most common cancer overall in both sexes. It is seventh most common cancer overall and second most common cancer of genitourinary tract in males. Ninety five percent of bladder tumors are epithelial and the rest are mesenchymal, of which majority are primary urothelial tumors. Urothelial tumors are classified into infiltrating urothelial carcinoma with its variants and non-invasive urothelial neoplasias. Tumor stage is the strongest prognostic parameter.Aims and Objectives: The current study was designed with an aim to elucidate the histologic pattern of bladder tumors and observe whether any association between histologic grade and muscle invasion exists.Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was carried out on 84 cases of urinary bladder tumors received in Department of Pathology, College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital during a time period of 5 years from January 2012 to December 2016.Results: The mean ± SD of age of presentation was 63±13 years with a male female ratio 3.2:1. Ninety-five percent cases were primary epithelial tumors and 93% cases were of urothelial origin. Low grade papillary urothelial carcinoma was the most common urothelial tumor (40.5%) followed by high grade papillary urothelial carcinoma (34.5%). Some rare types like primary adenocarcinoma and small cell carcinoma were also seen in this study (1.2% each). Muscle invasion was significantly higher in high grade (66%) as compared to low grade papillary urothelial carcinoma (3%). Muscle tissue was absent in 8 (9.5%) cases.Conclusion: There is relationship of histologic grade with aggressiveness of tumor. Most of the high grade tumors are muscle invasive at presentation. Submission of muscle tissue is important for optimal patient management.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 45-50
Preferred learning styles of Thai learners in anti-aging and regenerative sciences
Authors: Wongsuphasawat Karn , Sittiprapaporn Phakkharawat
Published: October 2018

Background: Several studies reported that every individual learner has its own different style of learning. All learners have their own preferences for the ways in which they receive information for studying.Aims and Objective: In order to determine whether a particular teaching method provided by each instructor might enhance learner of anti-aging and regenerative medicine satisfaction with the learning process, a well-known learning preferences survey which are linked to sensory modalities of learners was distributed to anti-aging and regenerative science students at School of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, Bangkok, Thailand.Materials and Methods: The applied preferred learning style survey named VARK was applied to identify student’s preferences for particular learning modes of information presentation. This study thus aimed to determine the preferred learning style and measure the distribution of learning preference mean scores of the anti-aging and regenerative science learners using 53 participants. The VARK questionnaire divided all learners into five groups, i.e., visual, aural, read/write, kinesthetic, and multimodal learners, respectively.Results: We found that the unimodality preference was 35.10% while the multimodality was 64.9%. Among the learners who preferred only one mode of information presentation, there were 8.25% of visual, 34.26% of aural, 22.44 % of read/write learners, and 35.05% of kinesthetic, respectively. Anti-aging and regenerative science learners preferred kinesthetic learning at a higher percentage than other modes. However, some learners preferred multiple modes including 32.45% of bimodal, 23.84% of trimodal, and 8.61% of quadmodal, respectively. Knowing the anti-aging and regenerative science learners preferred learning modes can help to provide instruction tailored to the learner’s individual preferences, to overcome the predisposition to treat all anti-aging and regenerative science learners in a similar way, to motivate instructors to move from their preferred mode(s) to using others, and to develop appropriate learning approaches.Conclusion: The result of this study would explore opportunities for anti-aging and regenerative science instructors to make the educational experience more productive.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 14-19
BEST PROXIMITY POINT FOR CYCLIC CONTRACTION IN G-METRIC SPACE
Authors: Meena Gopal , Jha Kanhaiya
Published: October 2018

In this paper, we introduce the results of best proximity point in G-metric spaces for the cyclic contraction mapping with an example that illustrates the usability of the obtained results.Mathematics Subject Classification: 41A65, 46B85, 47H25Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyVol. 12, No. 2, 2016, page:1-6
FIXED FUZZY POINT THEOREMS IN FUZZY METRIC SPACE
Authors: Mohinta S. , Samanta T. K.
Published: October 2018

In this paper, we have established some fixed fuzzy point theorems and common fixed fuzzy point theorems for fuzzy mappings satisfying a contractive type condition other than fuzzy Banach contractive type condition in complete fuzzy metric spaces.2010 Mathematics Subject Classifications: 47H10, 54E35, 54A40Kathmandu UniversityJournal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyVol. 12, No. 2, 2016, page: 34-49
DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF CERAMIC TILES FROM WASTE BOTTLE POWDER (MILLED GLASS)
Authors: Elakhame Z. U. , Ifebhor F. , Asotah W. A.
Published: October 2018

Ceramic tiles were produced from a varying mixture of clay and milled glass and the physio-chemical properties of the samples were determined. 0–70% weight milled glass was added to clay mineral. Seven samples were obtained before the clay which serves as binder was not able to hold the mixture together. It was discovered that the porosity of the tiles increased as the percentage weight of the clay material decreased and milled glass increased. Also, the compressive strength of the tiles peaked at sample 5 (60% clay & 40% milled glass). Results obtained showed that samples containing from 30-60% weight of milled glass in proportion with clay percentage had the best formulation properties. Kathmandu UniversityJournal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyVol. 12, No. 2, 2016, page: 50-59
Socijalna poduzeća za radnu integraciju (WISE) u postsocijalističkim zemljama
Authors: Marković Luka , Baturina Danijel , Babić Zdenko
Published: October 2018

The welfare state takes a stand against the demands of modernization by seeking to care for society’s most vulnerable groups. People with disabilities are in a particularly vulnerable position, facing numerous obstacles to the labor market. Social enterprises, especially work integration social enterprises (WISE), can provide an important access point for their integration. The present analysis of five post-socialist countries in the European Union – Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Croatia – identifies several general characteristics essential for WISE development, such as the existence of some form of financing as well as certain legislative and institutional frameworks that remain underdeveloped. Lack of awareness and promotion of WISEs as well as a shortage of necessary skills have delayed WISE development in these countries, particularly in Croatia, where WISEs are few with small numbers of employees. This study provides recommendations for improving the situation of WISEs in Croatia in order to help them facilitate the employment and social inclusion of people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
Senzibiliziranje učenika srednje škole za specifične potrebe gluhih i nagluhih vršnjaka
Authors: Kozjak Mikić Zlatka , Šaban Mirna , Ivasović Vesna
Published: October 2018

Iako je prilagodba potrebama svakog učenika s teškoćama obaveza školskih ustanova, inkluzija gluhih i nagluhih učenika (G/NGL) koji se obrazuju u redovnim školama nije potpuna. Manjak iskustva, stereotipi i nedostatna stručna potpora mogu nepovoljno utjecati na njihovu prihvaćenost te njihov ukupni osobni i socijalni razvoj. Svrha istraživanja bila je prikupiti podatke o stavovima srednjoškolaca prema G/NGL vršnjacima te kreirati i evaluirati program senzibiliziranja za njihove specifičnosti. Prevedenim i adaptiranim Inventarom inkluzije gluhih i nagluhih učenika (Hung, 2005) prikupljeni su podatci povezani s kontaktima: podatci o percipiranoj bliskosti s G/NGL vršnjacima, učestalosti prethodnih dobrovoljnih kontakata s njima te o percepciji razrednog ozračja povezanog s njihovom integracijom. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo ukupno 200 učenika u dobi od 15,5-16,5 godina. Posebno kreiranim programom obuhvaćeno je 105 učenika. Od tog broja, 46 sudionika je pohađalo dva razreda u kojima su bili integrirani G/NGL učenici, a 59 sudionika je bilo u dva razreda bez integracije. S 95 učenika program nije proveden i oni su u istraživanju bili kontrolna skupina. Podatci su prikupljeni u dvije vremenske točke; prije i nakon provedbe programa i statistički obrađeni t-testovima, analizom varijance i standardnom regresijskom analizom. Rezultati su pokazali da je percipirana bliskost s G/NGL vršnjacima relativno visoka, odnosno, da su stavovi prema njima pozitivni. Najmanje pozitivne stavove imali su učenici u razredima koji imaju G/NGL učenika. Provedeni program nije pridonio promjeni stavova. Za predviđanje stavova pokazao se značajnim doprinos prethodnog češćeg dobrovoljnog kontakta s G/NGL učenicima, pozitivnija percepcija razrednog ozračja u odnosu na njihovu integraciju i prisustvo G/NGL učenika u razredu. Rezultati se komentiraju u kontekstu sličnih istraživanja, učinkovitosti provedenog programa te se donose preporuke koje bi mogle pridonijeti inkluziji G/NGL učenika.
Psychological Outcomes of Cyber-Violence on Victims, Perpetrators and Perpetrators/Victims
Authors: Šincek Daniela , Duvnjak Ivana , Milić Marija
Published: October 2018

Adolescenti mogu imati različite uloge u nasilju putem interneta, a najčešća podjela je na žrtve, nasilnike, nasilnike/ žrtve i pojedince neuključene u nasilje. Neke od posljedica za ove skupine su jednake, no postoje psihološke posljedice koje su specifične za pojedinu ulogu koju pojedinac ima u nasilju preko interneta. Relevantni nalazi pokazuju kako se depresivni simptomi i nisko samopoštovanje pojavljuju i kod žrtvi i kod nasilnika, dok se stres pojavljuje jedino kod žrtvi. Budući da skupina nasilnika/žrtvi iskazuje obje vrste uloga u nasilju preko interneta, pretpostavlja se kako je to skupina s najviše negativnih posljedica i najlošijim obrazovnim uspjehom. U ovom istraživanju, uspoređeni su adolescenti koji imaju različite uloge u nasilju preko interneta s obzirom na različite psihološke posljedice (depresivni simptomi, stres, anksioznost i samopoštovanje), sate provedene na internetu i obrazovni uspjeh. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo ukupno 1,176 sudionika koji su podijeljeni u skupine žrtvi, nasilnika, nasilnika/ žrtvi i skupinu pojedinaca koji nisu uključeni u nasilje. Skupina nasilnika/žrtvi razlikuje se u svim mjerenim varijablama od skupine koja nije uključena u nasilje putem interneta i ima više negativnih posljedica, što je potvrda nalazima o tome kako ova skupina doživljava najviše negativnih posljedica, uz skupinu žrtvi. Nasilnici jedino pokazuju više razine stresa i imaju slabije ocjene nego skupina koja nije uključena u nasilje putem interneta, što upućuje na manje posljedice činjenja nego doživljavanja nasilja putem interneta. Dobiveni rezultati pružaju uvid u doživljene psihološke posljedice, ukazujući da su nasilnici/žrtve skupina koja bi trebala biti uključena u selektivne ili čak indicirane preventivne programe usmjerene na smanjivanje uključenosti u nasilje putem interneta, kao i posljedica, osobito depresivnosti, anksioznosti i stresa. Indicirani preventivni programi trebali bi biti prilagođeni ovoj skupini, na primjer raditi na nedostatku osjećaja krivnje i promicanju empatije za žrtve te smanjenju pozitivnih posljedica (npr. postizanje socijalnog statusa na temelju nasilja).
Doprinos socijalne samoefikasnosti i nekih sociodemografskih čimbenika u objašnjenju različitih uloga djece u vršnjačkom nasilju
Authors: Vrljičak Davidović Nikolina , Alajbeg Anna , Dragoslavić Marijana
Published: October 2018

Cilj rada bio je ispitati ulogu socijalne samoefikasnosti i nekih sociodemografskih čimbenika u različitom angažmanu djece u vršnjačkom nasilju. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 715 učenika (54% djevojčica i 46% dječaka) sedmih (N=370) i osmih (N=345) razreda iz različitih regija Republike Hrvatske, prosječne dobi 13,22 godina (SD=0,664). Za potrebe ovoga rada uz Upitnik općih podataka korišteni su sljedeći mjerni instrumenti: adaptirana Skala uloga djece u vršnjačkom nasilju i Skala socijalne samoefikasnosti. Hi-kvadrat testom i logističkom regresijskom analizom utvrđeno je da su dječaci češće počinitelji te aktivni i pasivni pomoćnici, dok su djevojčice češće branitelji. Oba spola podjednako su žrtve i promatrači vršnjačkog nasilja. Utvrđeno je da su učenici sedmih razreda češće počinitelji i aktivni pomoćnici. Djeca u ulozi branitelja imaju višu socijalnu samoefikasnost, dok promatrači imaju nižu socijalnu samoefikasnost. Rezultati ovog istraživanja mogu imati važne implikacije u kreiranju preventivnih programa u smanjenju i sprečavanju klasičnog i elektroničkog nasilja među djecom.
La formation des nouveaux professionnels arrivants en service de réanimation et en unités de soins continus par la simulation :« Gestion des situations critiques, un enjeu pour la sécurité du patient »
Authors: Kerneur J. , Chauvin D. , Huntzinger J. , Le Morillon I.
Published: October 2018

Les professionnels du service de réanimation du centre hospitalier Bretagne-Atlantique et de l’institut de formation des professionnels de santé de Vannes ont réalisé une formation relative à la gestion des situations critiques en réanimation et en unité de soins continus (USC). Cette formation a été construite suite aux constats suivants : 1) d’une part, les infirmières exerçant dans ces services ne bénéficient pas, en France, d’une spécialisation qualifiante ; 2) d’autre part, leur formation initiale ne leur permet pas d’être autonomes dans la gestion de l’imprévu dans ces services de haute technicité ; 3) pour autant, une expertise est nécessaire afin d’être performant dans la gestion des situations d’urgence mettant en jeu le pronostic vital du patient. Au regard de cette problématique, des événements critiques issus de la pratique professionnelle ont été scénarisés pour faire l’objet d’une formation en pratique simulée. Les infirmiers du territoire de santé affectés en réanimation et en USC ont ainsi pu expérimenter les situations à travers la simulation en santé. Cette méthode est particulièrement adaptée en matière de développement de compétences spécifiques dans ce contexte, car elle conjugue analyse de la pratique, réflexion sur l’action, apport de connaissances, mise en oeuvre de bonnes pratiques et coordination des actions. L’expérience de cette action de formation et son bilan sont présentés dans cet article.
Welcome and Acknowledgments
Authors: Adams Scott , Bruni-Bossio Danielle
Published: October 2018

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