bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A decrease of docosahexaenoic acid in testes of mice fed a high-fat diet is associated with impaired sperm acrosome reaction and fertility
Authors: Buñay Julio , Gallardo Luz-Maria , Torres-Fuentes Jorge Luis , Aguirre-Arias M Verónica , Orellana Renan , Sepúlveda Néstor , Moreno Ricardo D
Published: November 2020

Obesity is a major worldwide health problem that is related to most chronic diseases, including male infertility. Owing to its wide impact on health, mechanisms underlying obesity-related infertility remain unknown. In this study, we report that mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD) for over 2 months showed reduced fertility rates and increased germ cell apoptosis, seminiferous tubule degeneration, and decreased intratesticular estradiol (E2) and E2-to-testosterone ratio. Interestingly, we also detected a decrease in testicular fatty acid levels, behenic acid (C22:0), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3), which may be related to the production of dysfunctional spermatozoa. Overall, we did not detect any changes in the frequency of seminiferous tubule stages, sperm count, or rate of in vitro capacitation. However, there was an increase in spontaneous and progesterone-induced acrosomal exocytosis (acrosome reaction) in spermatozoa from HFD-fed mice. These data suggest that a decrease in E2 and fatty acid levels influences spermatogenesis and some steps of acrosome biogenesis that will have consequences for fertilization. Thus, our results add new evidence about the adverse effect of obesity in male reproduction and suggest that the acrosomal reaction can also be affected under this condition.
The Online Learning in Medical Education
Authors: Ayoub Fouad , Moussa Mohamad , Papatsoris Athanasios G , Chakra Mohamad Abou , Chahine Nazih Bou , Fares Youssef
Published: November 2020

Online learning has a well-established role in medical education, and it is well accepted by students. Electronic learning (e-learning) strategy is aimed at improving the quality of medical education by providing students with equal access to quality learning resources. The main advantages of online learning are its flexibility and the capacity for learning to be self-paced. Online learning may be particularly useful for under- and post-graduate medical education. Virtual lectures can substitute conventional lectures in medical education in multiple fields. Online learning has several barriers including lack of time and poor technical skills of their providers, inadequate infrastructure, and the absence of development strategies of the universities. The current COVID-19 pandemic may represent a real challenge to medical education. Online learning techniques can be used to complete the curricula for medical schools during this crisis. This review presents a robust evidence base for e-learning in medical education. Further, it compares online and offline learning methods in medical education.
Jerzy Konstanty Czartoryski a kwestia współpracy Słowian w monarchii habsburskiej
Authors: Pijaj Stanisław
Published: November 2020

Jerzy Konstanty Czartoryski and the problem of Slav cooperation in the Habsburg Monarchy Prince Jerzy Konstanty Czartoryski (1828–1912) was known both as a lover of music and theatre and a politician. He went into politics quite late, not until the second half of the 1860s. It was then that he was given the nickname of “Federalist Prince”. Jerzy Konstanty Czartoryski worked towards a closer cooperation between Poles and other Slavs in the Habsburg Monarchy, especially Czechs, and Ukrainians in Galicia. His endeavours in the 1870s were not particularly successful, but they earned him the position of a mediator between Poles and other Slavs in the Monarchy, which was frequently used in later years. The article identifies the sources of Jerzy Konstanty Czartoryski’s interest in Slav issues and presents his actions to support political cooperation among Slavs in the Habsburg Monarchy in the second half of the 19th c.
II Zjazd Dziennikarzy Słowiańskich w Krakowie w 1899 roku
Authors: Świątek Adam
Published: November 2020

Second Congress of Slav Journalists in Cracow in 1899 The aim of the article is to present the organization, course and consequences of the Second Congress of Slavic Journalists in Cracow in 1899. Due to the political nature of the congress, it will also be important to address the questions of the political goals held by the participating journalists and the attitude of the authorities to the event.
Cultural Embeddedness of Family Business Succession. The Perspective of Next Generation
Authors: Bąkiewicz Anna
Published: November 2020

Background. The succession of family business has become the topic most often investigated within the family business (FB) research. As we would like to under‑ stand the phenomena we need to recognize its specificity, mechanism of operation, determinants and consequences. In this case, a range of determinants of the pro‑ cess has been investigated so far. But, the flood of publications seems to focus on specific issues, leaving aside some important aspects of the problem. Research aims. The purpose of the research is to summarize up to date knowledge on the determinants of the succession, and identify possible gaps in research, and thus potential areas for future inquiry. We concentrate on the culture pre‑ vailing in the community the firms operate in as a potentially significant factor determining the behavior of players involved in succession. Methodology. The discussion undertaken in the paper is theoretical, based on deduction. The determinants of the process of succession are synthetized on the base of literature review. As there is no succession without successor, we concentrate on the younger generation perspective and try to cover the complexity of the issues involved. Findings. We show important gaps in the research on family business succession, and point at culture embeddedness of the businesses, and the large promising area of intercultural comparative studies for our understanding of succession. We also indicate the legitimacy of a broader view on management issues by setting the problems in a specific cultural environment. The synthesis suggests the necessity of research on cultural determinants of succession, based on comparative analysis of cases from different cultural background. Moreover, it rises doubts if regularities of an organization operations observed in one cultural background would have universal value.
ESTÁGIO SUPERVISIONADO EM SERVIÇO SOCIAL
Authors: Rebouças dos Reis Diana Cristina
Published: November 2020

O presente artigo traz um debate sobre a importância do estágio supervisionado para a formação profissional do Assistente Social, analisando os desafios e possibilidades existentes nesta fase, buscando expor seus impactos na construção do profissional em questão. Considera-se a discussão da referida temática de suma importância, visto que a pesquisa, investigação e análise das atividades que envolvem o estágio supervisionado em Serviço Social permitem criar um processo reflexivo e, numa perspectiva emancipatória, fortalecer a possibilidade de fomentar estratégias de intervenções propositivas e comprometidas com a classe trabalhadora. Dessa forma, tendo como compromisso a qualidade dos serviços, o diálogo dessas estratégias objetiva enriquecer o arsenal teórico e criar respostas criativas e eficientes para as demandas que se apresentam para o Serviço Social. A elaboração desse estudo tem suporte em pesquisas bibliográficas e documentais, bem como os aparatos legais que normatizam o estágio supervisionado. Através da análise dos estudos realizados, pôde-se perceber que o estágio possui grande importância no processo de construção das competências profissionais e é fundamental para enriquecer os conhecimentos teórico-práticos, proporcionando a/o estagiário/a o acesso a uma gama de experiências valiosas.
SUPERVISÃO DE ESTÁGIO ENQUANTO ATRIBUIÇÃO PRIVATIVA DO ASSISTENTE SOCIAL
Authors: Nascimento Sueli do , de Melo Barros Jaqueline , Guimarães Machado Ricardo William
Published: November 2020

O estágio supervisionado em Serviço Social configura-se como elemento fundante na formação e no ensino do exercício profissional de assistente social, visto que se torna um dos pilares no processo de construção da identidade profissional. Diante disto, o texto tem o papel de mostrar a relevância da atuação do Supervisor de Campo, assim temos como objetivo mapear o campo de estágio do Curso de Serviço Social e traçar o perfil dos supervisores de campo ligados a UniRedentor. Para tanto problematizamos as legislações e normativas pertinentes ao estágio supervisionado em Serviço Social, refletimos sobre o exercício profissional do assistente social enquanto supervisor de campo de estágio identificando limites e possibilidades de sua atuação através de uma problematização fundamentada em uma pesquisa bibliográfica e com aplicação de formulário online respondido, massivamente, pelos questionados. E, por fim, tecemos algumas considerações, que apontam a importância do Projeto Ético-Político do Serviço Social na formação profissional.
Bonding Social Capital’s Role in the Cooperative Development Based on Volunteer Through Social Innovation (Case Study: Koperasi Hutan Jaya Lestari, South Konawe)
Authors: Veritia  , Chandra Fitra Arifianto
Published: November 2020

Cooperatives are a form of social entrepreneurship. In addition to financial capital and human capital, social capital is an important factor for the sustainability of an organization. This case study aims to analyze the bonding social capital's role in cooperative development based on volunteers in KHJL, South Konawe, Indonesia. A qualitative approach was used in this study with the case study as a strategy for this research. The method of data collection is done by observing, interviewing, and studying documents. Interviews use semi-structured and in-depth. By using purposive sampling, there were eight persons to be interviewed. For the data validity and reliability to be optimal, the authors use triangulation in terms of primary and secondary data collection. Data analysis is done together, from the reduction to the presentation of the data, then there are conclusions and verification to create conclusions. It was found that the role of social capital especially trust plays an important role as bonding between members. For stakeholders, their role is continuously anticipated for the progress and development of cooperatives. Although currently, the cooperative's financial situation is not good, where timber customers have fallen dramatically and social innovation has not well worked yet. Trust in social capital is the main bonding for volunteers at KHJL, that's why KHJL is still surviving until now.
Compromiso Axial en Artritis Psoriásica. Análisis de sus característica en grupo de pacientes con diagnóstico temprano en Sudamérica.
Authors: Garcia Salinas Rodrigo , Sanchez Prado Einer , Torres Chichande Jessica , Ruta Alvaro , Salvatori Facundo , Magri Sebastián , Aguerre Dario , Ruta Santiago
Published: November 2020

Introducción: Los datos reportados sobre el compromiso axial de la Artritis psoriásica (APs) son variables (25 al 70%), esta frecuencia esta vinculada a las diferentes formas de definirla. Objetivos: Estimar la prevalencia de compromiso axial en un grupo de pacientes diagnosticados de APs en el circuito Reuma-Check, realizar una caracterización clínica, laboratorio e imágenes y analizar las diferencias entre los pacientes que la presentan. Métodos: Pacientes que fueron admitidos al programa Reuma-Check con síntomas músculo esqueléticos: artralgias/artritis, dactilitis o entesitis asociado a psoriasis o antecedentes familiares. Una vez diagnosticados se interrogaba sobre la presencia de síntomas axiales: lumbalgia de más de 3 meses asociado al menos a uno de los siguientes: BASDAI >4, maniobras sacroiliacas y características inflamatorias. Se realizaba un segundo Reuma-Check para el estudio completo del compromiso axial (imágenes, HLA B27, BASFI). Resultados: De 139 pacientes 73 (52%) fueron finalmente diagnosticados de APs, 33% presentaban compromiso axial clínico. Se observo (con respecto a los que no tenían compromiso axial) mayor presencia de manifestaciones no musculo esqueléticas como uveítis e enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal, 42 vs 12 % (p: 0,004), mayor numero de entesitis 0,5 vs 0 (p: 0,04), y un compromiso funcional (HAQ) mayor, 0,8 vs 0,5 (p: 0002). En el análisis multivariado la presencia de manifestaciones no músculo esqueléticas y MASES se asociaron en forma independiente con el compromiso axial. Conclusión: La prevalencia de síntomas axiales fue de 33%, las características fueron inflamatorias y con actividad por BASDAI. Los pacientes con síntomas axial presentaban características de APS más severas.
How the Distance Learning can be a Solution during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Rizaldi Dedi Riyan , Fatimah Ziadatul
Published: November 2020

This study investigates the implemented distance learning system from home as the Indonesian government's policy slogans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The use of various distance learning system platforms currently available adjusted to the learning process's needs to carry out provides a solution to break the chain of spreading COVID-19 in Indonesia. The research using a literature review that consists of four stages, namely (1) Identification of research topic keywords, (2) identification of abstracts from various literature sources, (3) making notes of identification results, and (4) link notes periodically. Based on the results and discussion, distance learning is an effective solution to continuing the learning process during the COVID-19 pandemic, when it does not allow direct learning in the classroom. However, to increase distance learning success, various considerations are needed, such as infrastructure, teacher and student readiness, and expected learning outcomes. Therefore, teachers as an essential factor in the achievement of the learning process, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, must be able to create and provide usefully and not dull learning conditions, one of which is by trying to use various learning models platforms such as Zoom Cloud Meeting, Google Forms, Jitsi Meet App, Whatsapp Groups and more.
Our Laboratory Experience: Comparison of Capillary Electrophoresis/Immunosubtraction and Agarose Gel/Immunofixation
Authors: Pieri Massimo , Tomassetti Flaminia , Iodice Caterina , Piazzolla Rosa , Riboldi Elena , Capogreco Francesca , Innocenti Adalgisa , Frassanito Maria Loredana , Bernardini Sergio , Calugi Graziella
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Monoclonal gammopathies represent a wide spectrum of related diseases. The common denominator is the presence of a monoclonal protein in the serum or urine, which can be in the form of intact immunoglobulin, immunoglobulin fragments, and/or free light chains (κ and λ). We can detect these abnormalities by immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE) in which specific antibodies are overlaid after electrophoresis and the corresponding immunoglobulin. In our study, we compared gel-based and capillary-based serum protein electrophoresis methods to identify and characterize monoclonal immunoglobulins in serum samples. We analyzed 500 serum samples by Sebia Hydragel agarose gel electrophoresis (AGE)/immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE) and CAPILLARYS 2 capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE)/immunosubtraction (IS). AGE/IFE and CZE/IS had an overall agreement of 98% on serum protein electrophoresis. In our hands, AGE/IFE and CZE/IS had the same specificity for detection of monoclonal proteins; however, CZE/IS seems to be more sensitive than AGE/IFE for the detection of some critical cases. However, CZE/IS is an analytically suitable alternative to AGE/IFE, although laboratories should need to combine, for singular samples, both electrophoretic methods in their clinical routine. A combined use of AGE/IFE and CZE/IS is necessary to lead to an accurate diagnosis and clinically error-free results.
Promoting Faculty and Student-Centered Research and Innovation based Excellence Model to Reimage Universities
Authors: Aithal P. S. , Aithal Shubhrajyotsna
Published: November 2020

Universities worldwide facing a dilemma in identifying effective models of improving the
quality education to their students at UG and PG levels in order to inculcate employable skills and innovative abilities as per industry requirement. Industries and industry sectors also struggling to identify young graduates who can be innovators to add new ideas and models to add values to their existing products and services to survive, sustain and differentiate in present business competition. This, in turn, developing pressure on Universities to re-define their education models including, suitable subject identification, developing and offering industry related curriculum, effective teaching – learning methodologies including suitable customized pedagogy and use of educational technology to boost the confidence and innovative thinking abilities of graduates. In this paper, we have made an attempt to analyse the present trend in global Higher Education, their effect on Indian University education, technology and its impact on university education model, how research can differentiate campus based university education, Innovations in University research including author centric scholarly publication for copyright based IPR and Student Centric Curriculum for Patent Based IPR. The paper also proposed a model of promoting research at UG and PG levels boosts the Innovative ability of students and faculty members towards excellency. Finally, the authors made some recommendations to reimage the universities towards world-class universities.
Medical improvisation facilitating development of students’ confident responses
Authors: Fekete Judit , Eklics Kata
Published: November 2020

This study was conducted to examine doctor–patient and interprofessional communication skills, particularly self-awareness, listening to others, collaborative communication, assertiveness, and sharing responsibility and power in communication in simulated situations in which medical students would be expected to face problems dealing with difficult situations involving patients. The students, all proficient in English, were enrolled in a MediSkillsLab class. Three of the 15 students participating in the study came from Korea, one from Iran, one from Jordan and the rest of the students were from Norway. Most students were beyond their third year of medical school training. With the help of the new method used in this course, referred to as “medical improv”, we aimed to assess and compare which communication skills are more universally improvable based on using various improvisation techniques and methods regardless of ethnical and cultural backgrounds. Our goal was not to create a piece of “theater”, rather to use medical improv within clinical and educational settings, in which students could practice in a safe environment. The final section of this paper explores the implications of the study, especially the hypothesis that applied improvisation drastically improves communication skills of medical students coming from diverse ethnical and cultural backgrounds.
Conference skills in practice
Authors: Dlabolová Daniela , Suchomelová-Połomska Agnieszka , Čoupková Éva
Published: November 2020

Conference skills comprise a wide range of activities and tasks students should master to be professional and informed conference participants. The first chapter of the paper introduces the theoretical background of the project called a “mock scientific conference”, which may be seen as an instance of project-based learning. This methodology builds on the concepts of social constructivism, deeper learning, critical thinking, collaboration and learner-independence, which advocate for a student-centred and experiential approach to education through exploring real-world situations and problems. The second and third parts of the paper discuss individual tasks and activities designed for the students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, ranging from poster presentation practice to delivering expert talks, writing abstracts and bionotes, chairing sessions and leading discussions. The students find the conference simulation to be highly motivating because it gives them the opportunity to show their expert knowledge and erudition as well as the ability to collaborate and interact with their peers. Therefore, they enhance their speaking and writing skills in a context relevant for their future careers and acquire a range of transferable skills such as organizing an event and communicating effectively.
A nyelvtanulói tudatosság és érzelmi intelligencia erősítése: mindfulness a nyelvórán
Authors: Válóczi Marianna
Published: November 2020

A tanulmány az érzelmi intelligenciának, illetve a nyelvtanulói tudatosságnak és önszabályozásnak a nyelvtanulás eredményességében betöltött kulcsfontosságú szerepére szándékozik rávilágítani, ezen belül is a pozitív pszichológia által elismert és széleskörűen használt mindfulness módszer nyelvtanulásban való alkalmazhatóságát vizsgálja. A munkaadók fiatal diplomásokkal szemben támasztott elvárásai között egyre markánsabban jelennek meg az ún. 21. századi képességek, közöttük az asszertív kommunikáció, kritikus gondolkodás, kreativitás, problémamegoldó képesség, önismeret és önszabályozás, a magas szintű érzelmi kompetenciák. Az érzelmi intelligenciához kapcsolódó ún. soft skillek és a nyelvtanulói autonómia, tudatosság és felelősségvállalás fejlesztése – a munkaerőpiaci elvárások és hallgatói generációk változásai szempontjából is – a felsőoktatási szaknyelvoktatásban alkalmazandó innovatív módszerek fontos eleme lehet. A tanulmány az önszabályozó tanulás és az önmotivációs stratégiákra vonatkozó szakirodalmi, fogalmi háttér áttekintése után a mindfulness módszer elméleti hátterét és a nyelvtanulásban való alkalmazhatóságát elemzi, néhány konkrét, a nyelvórán alkalmazható mindfulness startégiára és technikára is kitérve. A kutatások azt mutatják, hogy a mindfulness stratégiák alkalmazása pozitív hatással van az érzelmi intelligenciára, érzelmi szabályozásra, empátia képességre és az egyén számára releváns információk hatékony feldolgozására, így a nyelvtanulás eredményességét is pozitívan befolyásolhatja.
Uji Stabilitas Fisik Formula Sediaan Gel Ekstrak Daun Kelor (Moringa Oleifera Lamk.)
Authors: Slamet S , Anggun Bibah Dewi , Pambudi Dwi Bagus
Published: November 2020

Abstrak. Tanaman kelor mempunyai khasiat sebagai antibakteri. Penambahan ekstrak daun kelor (Moringa oleifera Lamk.) di dalam sediaan gel diperkirakan dapat mempengaruhi stabilitas fisik sediaan tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan menguji stabilitas fisik sediaan gel yang mengandung ekstrak daun kelor (Moringa oleifera Lamk.) pada berbagai konsentrasi (1%, 3% dan 5%). Uji stabilitas fisik sedian gel dilakukan setelah penyimpanan selama 14 hari pada suhu ruangan dan uji cycling test (2oÂ±40o C). Parameter stabilitas adalah organoleptis, uji daya sebar, uji daya lekat, pH, viskositas dan cycling test. Hasil ketiga formulasi menunjukkan stabilitas yang sesuai persyaratan sediaan gel diuji pada pengamatan organoleptis, daya sebar, daya lekat, pH, viskositas dan hasil uji cycling test.

     

Kata kunci : Gel, Kelor, Stabilitas Fisik

 

Physical Stability Test Formula Ready Gel Moringa Leaf Extract (Moringa Oleifera Lamk.)

 

Abstract. Moringa plants have efficacy as an antibacterial. The addition of moringa leaf extract (Moringa oleifera Lamk.) preparation required to affect the physical stability of the preparation. The study aims to test the physical stability of gel preparations containing Moringa oleifera Lamk. Leaf extract at various concentrations (1%, 3% and 5%). gel formula physical stability test was carried out after storage for 14 days at room temperature and the cycling test (2o Â± 40o C). The stability parameters are organoleptic, dispersion test, adhesion test, pH, viscosity, cycling test. The results of the three formulations showed that stability according to the requirements of the gel preparation. Gel preparation tested on observations of organoleptic, spreadability, adhesion, pH, viscosity, and cycling test results.

 Keyword: Gel, Moringa, Physical Stability
CO2 Top-of-Line-Corrosion; Assessing the Role of Acetic Acid on General and Pitting Corrosion
Authors: Folena Mariana Costa , Barker Richard , Pessu Frederick , Ponciano José Antônio da Cunha , Neville Anne
Published: November 2020

Based on a review of both literature and field data, it is apparent that the role of acetic acid (HAc) in oilfield brines is both extremely complex and somewhat controversial. Although it is commonly believed that the presence of this organic compound enhances both the general and the localized corrosion rate of carbon steel, HAc has recently been reported to also act as a weak general corrosion inhibitor in specific aqueous environments. These observations prompted a study into whether such behavior is apparent in a CO2 top-of-line corrosion (TLC) scenario, i.e., when HAc dissolves into condensed water that forms on the upper internal wall of carbon steel pipelines during wet-gas stratified flow. Four different water condensation rates/temperature TLC conditions were selected to investigate the role of HAc on both the kinetics and mechanism of carbon steel dissolution. A miniature three-electrode setup was developed to characterize the real-time TLC response through the implementation of electrochemical measurements. Surface analysis techniques (microscopy and profilometry) were also performed to complement the electrochemical results. Collective consideration of the corrosion response and condensate chemistry indicates that similar effects were observed to those reported in the literature for bulk aqueous environments, in that the introduction of HAc can result in either accentuation or a minimal/inhibitive effect on general corrosion depending upon the operating conditions. The minimal/inhibitive effects of HAc were apparent at a surface temperature of 20.5°C and water condensation rate of 0.5 mL/m2·s, as no significant increase in corrosion was observed, despite a significant reduction in condensate pH being generated by the presence of HAc. X-ray photo-electron spectroscopy analysis of the inhibited steel specimen in the presence of HAc revealed the presence of iron acetate on the steel surface, which may have been at least partially responsible for the observed inhibitive effect. Extended duration experiments over 96 h revealed that both general and localized corrosion are not significantly affected by HAc addition at low temperature, whereas the level of degradation increases at higher surface temperature over longer periods.
ANALISA KEPUASAN PASIEN DALAM PELAYANAN KESEHATAN DI PUSKESMAS PEMBANTU PARARAPAK KABUPATEN BARITO SELATAN TAHUN 2019
Authors: Ivana Theresia , Taraneti Desi , Permana Luckyta Ibna
Published: November 2020

Intisari

Latar belakang Puskesmas merupakan fasilitas kesehatan yang menyelenggarakan upaya kesehatan masyarakat dan perseorangan tingkat pertama, dengan mengutamakan upaya promotif dan preventif. Puskesmas merupakan salah satu fasilitas kesehatan yang banyak dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat. Setiap pelayanan jasa akan berdampak pada kemauan dari pelanggan untuk mendatangi tempat pelayanan dilaksanakan. Kepuasan pelanggan mempengaruhi kunjungan tersebut, sehingga pelayanan kesehatan yang prima menjadi hal yang utama dalam pelayanan kesehatan. Kepuasan pasien berhubungan langsung dengan pelayanan yang diberikan di puskesmas, apabila pemberi layanan melakukan service excellent diharapkan tingkat kepuasan pasien akan meningkat.

Metode Penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif yang bertujuan melakukan analisa kepuasan pasien dalam pelayanan kesehatan di Puskesmas Pembantu Pararapak Kabupaten Barito Selatan tahun 2019. Populasi penelitian 70 orang, jumlah sampel yang didapatkan 45 orang responden yang ditentukan dengan teknik purposive sampling. Variabel tunggal penelitian yaitu kepuasan pasien. Pengambilan data menggunakan kuesioner Service Quality terdiri atas lima dimensi kepuasan

Hasil Kepuasan pasien dalam pelayanan kesehatan di Puskesmas Pembantu Pararapak pada dimensi tangible 71,1% sangat memuaskan, pada dimensi reliability 55,6% puas, dimensi responsiveness 71,1% sangat puas, dimensi assurance 60% sangat puas, dan dimensi empathy 44,4% puas.

Kesimpulan Secara umum kepuasan pasien dalam pelayanan kesehatan di Puskesmas Pembantu Pararapak menunjukkan sangat puas terhadap pelayanan kesehatan yang diperikan di Puskesmas Pembantu Pararapak, Kabupaten Barito Selatan, tahun 2019

Kata kunci Kesehatan, Kepuasan, Pasien, Pelayanan, SERVQUAL
Švedska "neutralnost" u Drugome svjetskome ratu
Authors: Vrbanić Luka
Published: November 2020

Švedska je u, hobsbawmovski rečeno, „dugom“ 19. stoljeću prešla veliku transformaciju od prijašnje ratoborne države iz vremena Gustava II. Adolfa i Karla XII., do miroljubive zemlje kojoj je jedini cilj bio očuvati mir i prosperitet za svoje stanovnike. Iako je još za vrijeme trajanja Krimskoga rata, sredinom 19. stoljeća, Švedska već iskazala svoju neutralnost prema svim sukobima, tek je u Prvome svjetskom ratu njezina neutralnost došla do izražaja. Na svoj je neutralni način pomagala Njemačkome Carstvu, najviše u trgovinskom pogledu. U razdoblju između dvaju velikih svjetskih ratova Švedska se okrenula svojim susjedima i trgovala s njima. Pribojavala se rastućega nacionalsocijalizma u Njemačkoj i snažnoga komunizma u Sovjetskome Savezu. Početkom Drugoga svjetskog rata Švedska je, ne želeći sudjelovati u nadolazećem sukobu, ponovno proglasila svoju neutralnost. Međutim, Švedska nije bila toliko neutralna jer je u nekoliko navrata prekršila svoju neutralnu politiku. Osim humanitarne intervencije u Zimskom ratu, pomogla je Njemačkoj prevesti svoje vojnike i ratnu mašineriju do Finske. Ovu „pomoć“ Njemačkoj možemo pripisati agresivnoj
vanjskoj politici Njemačke te prijetnji ratom ako Švedska ne pomogne Njemačkoj. Na kraju je ipak trgovinskim sankcijama pomogla poraziti Njemačku i samim time osloboditi cijelu Europu nacističkoga jarma.
NEW ANTAGONISMS IN ECUADORIAN POLITICS
Authors: Vorotnikova T.
Published: November 2020

The article considers certain results of the left political project “Citizens’ Revolution” developed in Ecuador at the beginning of the XXI century. It argues that in the framework of socially oriented reformism and strengthening of state institutions, an increase in political controversy and a surge in public discontent revealed the presence of multidirectional contradictions. Among them ideological confrontation, conﬂ ict between the government and society, internal party diﬀ erences and clash of identities are reviewed.
SCIENCE DIPLOMACY 4.0: HUMANS VS. HUMANOID ROBOTS AND A.I.S
Authors: Vitorovic Z.
Published: November 2020

In this paper, the author analyzes the present moment of human civilization development in light of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) characterized by robotics and digitalization. The speed of technological changes has started to bring several important challenges to humans. Some of these changes might soon change some of the basic paradigms of human lives. Following to an inquiry into possibilities of future relations between Humans and Humanoid Robots, the author suggests that, for the sake of preserving the human civilization, the time has come to start deﬁ ning rules of peaceful co-existence with smart Humanoid Robots in the form of a New Diplomacy for the 21st Century— “Science Diplomacy 4.0”.
Lignin's ability to nucleate ice via immersion freezing and its stability towards physicochemical treatments and atmospheric processing
Authors: Bogler Sophie , Borduas-Dedekind Nadine
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Aerosol–cloud interactions dominate the uncertainties in current
predictions of the atmosphere's radiative balance. Specifically, the ice
phase remains difficult to predict in mixed-phase clouds, where liquid water
and ice co-exist. The formation of ice in these clouds originates from
heterogeneous ice nucleation processes, of which immersion freezing is a
dominant pathway. Among atmospheric surfaces capable of forming a template for ice,
mineral dust, biological material and more recently organic matter are
known to initiate freezing. To further our understanding of the role of
organic matter in ice nucleation, we chose to investigate the ice nucleation
(IN) ability of a specific subcomponent of atmospheric organic matter, the
biopolymer lignin. Ice nucleation experiments were conducted in our
custom-built freezing ice nuclei counter (FINC) to measure freezing
temperatures in the immersion freezing mode. We find that lignin acts as an
ice-active macromolecule at temperatures relevant for mixed-phase cloud
processes (e.g. 50 % activated fraction up to −18.8 ∘C at 200 mg C L−1). Within a dilution series of lignin solutions, we observed a
non-linear effect in freezing temperatures; the number of IN sites per milligram of
carbon increased with decreasing lignin concentration. We attribute this
change to a concentration-dependant aggregation of lignin in solution. We
further investigated the effect of physicochemical treatments on lignin's IN
activity, including experiments with sonication, heating and reaction with
hydrogen peroxide. Only harsh conditions such as heating to 260 ∘C and addition of a mixture with a ratio of 1 : 750 of grams of lignin to millilitres of hydrogen peroxide were able to decrease lignin's IN activity to the instrument's background
level. Next, photochemical and ozone bubbling experiments were conducted to
test the effect of atmospheric processing on lignin's IN activity. We showed
that this activity was not susceptible to changes under atmospherically
relevant conditions, despite chemical changes observed by UV–Vis absorbance. Our results present lignin as a recalcitrant IN-active subcomponent of
organic matter within, for example, biomass burning aerosols and brown carbon.
They further contribute to the understanding of how soluble organic material
in the atmosphere can nucleate ice.
Influence of vegetation on occurrence and time distributions
of regional new aerosol particle formation and growth
Authors: Salma Imre , Thén Wanda , Aalto Pasi , Kerminen Veli-Matti , Kern Anikó , Barcza Zoltán , Petäjä Tuukka , Kulmala Markku
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Occurrence frequency (fNPF) of regional atmospheric new aerosol particle formation (NPF) and consecutive growth events were studied with respect to vegetation activity, aerosol properties, air pollutants and meteorological data in Budapest over the time interval of 2008–2018. The data set evaluated contained results of in situ measurements on land surface mostly performed at the Budapest platform for Aerosol Research and Training Laboratory, of satellite-based products recorded by MODIS on Terra and of modelled vegetation emission-related properties from an advanced regional biogeochemical model. Annual mean relative occurrence frequencies were considerable (with an overall mean of 21 %), remained at a constant level (with an overall SD of 5 %) and did not exhibit tendentious change over the years. The shape of the distributions of monthly mean fNPF exhibited large variability from year to year, while the overall distribution already possessed a characteristic pattern. This structure of the NPF occurrence distributions was compared to those of environmental variables including concentrations of gas-phase H2SO4, SO2, O3, NO, NO2, CO, PM10 mass and NH3, of particle numbers in the size fractions of 6–1000, 6–100 and 100–1000 nm, condensation sink, air temperature (T), relative humidity, wind speed (WS), atmospheric pressure, global solar radiation, gross primary production of vegetation, leaf area index and stomatal conductance. There were no evident systematic similarities between fNPF on one hand and all variables on the other hand, except for H2SO4 and perhaps NH3. The spring maximum in the NPF occurrence frequency distribution often overlapped with the time intervals of positive T anomaly on vegetated territories. The link between the potential heat stress exerted on plants in sultry summer intervals and the summer fNPF minimum could not be proved. The relevance of environmental variables was assessed by their ratios on NPF event day and on non-event days. Gas-phase H2SO4 concentration showed the largest monthly ratios, followed by O3. The WS, biogenic precursor gases and SO2 can generally favour NPF events although their influence seemed to be constrained. Association between the fNPF and vegetation growth dynamics was clearly identified.
Impacts of the North Atlantic Oscillation on winter precipitations and storm track variability in southeast Canada and the northeast United States
Authors: Chartrand Julien , Pausata Francesco S. R.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) affects atmospheric variability from eastern North America to Europe. Although the link between the NAO and winter precipitations in eastern North America has been the focus of previous work, only few studies have considered extreme precipitation and hitherto provided clear physical explanations on these relationships. In this study we revisit and extend the analysis of the effect of the NAO on mean and heavy winter precipitations over a large domain covering southeast Canada and the northeastern United States. Furthermore, we use the recent ERA5 reanalysis dataset (1979–2018), which currently has the highest available horizontal resolution for a global reanalysis (0.25∘), to track extratropical cyclones to delve into the physical processes behind the relationship between NAO and precipitation, snowfall, snowfall-to-precipitation ratio (S∕P), and snow cover depth anomalies in the region. In particular, our results show that positive NAO phases are associated with less snowfall over a wide region covering Nova Scotia, New England and the Mid-Atlantic of the United States relative to negative NAO phases. Over the same area, the analysis of heavy snowfall revealed that there are up to twice as many heavy snowfall events during negative phases compared to positive phases. Therefore,
a significant negative correlation is also seen between S∕P and the NAO over this region. This is due to a decrease (increase) in cyclogenesis of coastal storms near the United States east coast during positive (negative) NAO phases, as well as a northward (southward) displacement of the mean storm track over North America.
Offshore wind farm global blockage measured with scanning lidar
Authors: Schneemann Jörge , Theuer Frauke , Rott Andreas , Dörenkämper Martin , Kühn Martin
Published: November 2020

Abstract. The objective of this paper was the experimental investigation of the accumulated induction effect of a large offshore wind farm as a whole, i.e. the global blockage effect, in relation to atmospheric stability estimates and wind farm operational states. We measured the inflow of a 400 MW offshore wind farm in the German North Sea with a scanning long-range Doppler wind lidar. A methodology to reduce the statistical variability of different lidar scans at comparable measurement conditions was introduced and an extensive uncertainty assessment of the averaged wind fields was performed to be able to identify the global blockage effect which is small compared to e.g. wind turbine wake effects and ambient variations in the inflow. Our results showed a significant decrease in wind speed at platform height in front of the wind farm of 4.5 % within an accuracy range between 2.5 % and 6.5 % with the turbines operating at high thrust coefficients in a stably stratified atmosphere, which we interpreted as global blockage. In contrast, at unstable stratification and similar operating conditions we identified no wind speed deficit. We discussed the significance of our measurements, possible sources of error in long-range scanning lidar campaigns and give recommendations how to measure small flow effects like global blockage with scanning Doppler lidar. In conclusion, we provide strong evidence for the existence of global blockage in large offshore wind farms in stable stratification and the turbines operating at a high thrust coefficient by planar lidar wind field measurements. We conclude that global blockage is dependant on atmospheric stratification.
Perspective of Teaching in University Professors: Case Study in A Chilean University
Authors: Muñoz-Oyarce Francisca , Merellano-Navarro Eugenio , Chandia Marta Rios , Macaya Manuel Monzalve
Published: November 2020

The present study aims to critically analyse university teaching from the perspective of the actors themselves, since the exercise of teaching allows the teacher to look at their pedagogical practice, interpret it, and recreate it, also turning it into a source of learning from a perspective of change and innovation. In methodological terms, the study is based on the interpretive paradigm which is intended to understand how teachers mean the teaching process, therefore, the methodology option is qualitative through the case study. The data have been obtained through focus groups, with the participation of 16 university professors, a question that allowed the emergence of the discourse of the investigated subjects referring to their experience in the exercise of university teaching. The results point to the importance of didactics in the learning process, the establishment of good personal relationships with their students, the deep mastery of the content of the discipline taught by the teacher, the adequate theory-practice relationship, and the primary concern for the learning in their classrooms, as factors that stand out in those teachers who transcend in the lives of their students. They also open up the opportunity for a series of questions, many of them about the role of university teachers in their capacity as trainers of trainers.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Asian Social Science, Vol. 16, No. 12
Authors: Zhang Jenny
Published: November 2020

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Asian Social Science, Vol. 16, No. 12, 2020
Announcement of Retraction
Authors: Zhang Jenny
Published: November 2020

The editorial board announced this article has been retracted on January 23, 2022. If you have any further question, please contact us at: ass@ccsenet.org
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Mathematics Research, Vol. 12, No. 6
Authors: Wang Sophia
Published: November 2020

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Mathematics Research, Vol. 12, No. 6, 2020.
Going the Extra Mile: Perceived Self-Efficacy, Family-Work Enrichment, Promotion Focus, and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour
Authors: Gashi Tresi Diellza , Mihelič Katarina Katja
Published: November 2020

Drawing on control theory, this paper moves closer to understanding the individual antecedents of employee citizenship behaviours. It explores the combined effect of three antecedents – job self-efficacy, family-work enrichment, and promotion focus – on service delivery organisational citizenship behaviour. Moderated Hierarchical Regression Modelling is performed on a sample of 198 call centre employees. The findings show a U-shaped curvilinear relationship between job self-efficacy and service delivery organisational citizenship behaviour for those employees who experience family-work enrichment. The results also confirm the three-way interaction of job self-efficacy, family- -work enrichment, and promotion focus as joint predictors of citizenship behaviour. Theoretical implications are outlined along with practical steps for employers motivated to encourage citizenship behaviours in their teams, departments and sectors.
Physical education and quarantine
Authors: Węglarz Józef
Published: November 2020

Scientific knowledge, supported by research intuition, is able to predict a lot but not everything. A worldwide epidemic has not been foreseen, and therefore it caused massive havoc and disturbance in the functioning of all areas of life. This affected education in a great degree, and physical education in particular, because it was unable to use its basic element – motion. This difficult period for physical education should be an opportunity for revising the views on the contents of the curriculum and to change the emphasis on the process of education and physical education respectively. Education should regain priority.
COVID–19 as a Source of Psychosocial Hazard Related to Work
Authors: Matuska Ewa
Published: November 2020

The article deals with occupational health and safety in the context of the emergence of a new threat of COVID-19 disease. It focuses on occupational stress and organizational problems experienced by employees in the context of economic problems of companies and administrative restrictions caused by pandemic crisis situation. The research question of the article is: How do the employees adapt to the initial phase of coronavirus crisis situation in their working environment? The theoretical part of the article contains the comparative analysis of the psychosocial hazards and proposal of their classification with the reference to COVID-19 syndrome. The research part analyzes the current results of survey studies dedicated to the perception of pandemic by employees in Poland. In the conclusion the author advocates for including new psychosocial work hazards which appear in connection to COVID-19 outbreak into already existing official lists of work-related psychosocial risks. It is especially recommended in case of evaluation of occupational health and safety in flexible work and remote work models.
Minimal access in cardiac surgery
Authors: Onan Burak
Published: November 2020

Over the past two decades, minimally invasive cardiac surgery has been adopted with the use of endoscopic methods in 1990s and advanced robotic surgery since the early 2000s. In parallel with technological developments, surgical experience has increased and several cardiac operations are able to be performed using different mini-incisions. In this review, we discuss approaches to minimally invasive cardiac surgery, incisions, technical details, and suggestions.
Treatment of upper extremity lymphedema with minimally invasive supermicrosurgery technique
Authors: Çevirme Deniz
Published: November 2020

A 51-year-old female patient was admitted to our clinic with numbness and anesthesia in the left upper extremity. There was widespread peripheral edema above and below the left elbow. Symptoms of the patient were associated with axillary lymphatic nodular dissection during previous the mastectomy operation. The patient was successfully treated using the supermicrosurgery technique via lymphaticovenular anastomosis.