bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prospective stem cell lines as in vitro neurodegenerative disease models for natural product research
Authors: Mansor Nur Izzati , Azmi Nuratiqah , Ling King Hwa , Rosli Rozita , Hassan Zurina , Nordin Norshariza
Published: March 2019

The use of in vitro model for screening pharmacological compounds or natural products has gained global interest.  The choice of cells to be manipulated plays a vital role in coming up with the best-suited model for specific diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases (ND). A good in vitro ND model should provide appropriate morphological and molecular features that mimic ND conditions where it can be used to screen potential properties of natural products in addition to unravelling the molecular mechanisms of ND.  In this mini review, we intend to demonstrate two prospective stem cell lines as the potential cell source for in vitro ND model and compare them to the commonly used cells.  The common source of cells that have been used as the in vitro ND models is discussed before going into details talking about the two prospective stem cell lines.
Postpartum Birinci Ayda Depresyon ve Emzirme Özyeterliliği Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: Aydın Özkan Semiha , Bozkurt Ayşe Merve , Korkmaz Büşra , Yılmaz Gizem , Şimşek Küçükkelepçe Didem
Published: March 2019

Amaç: Bu araştırma, vajinal doğum yapan
kadınlarda,  doğum sonrası birinci
ayda depresyon ve emzirme öz yeterlilik arasındaki ilişkiyi saptamak amacıyla
yapıldı.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu araştırma
tanımlayıcı ilişki arayıcı tipte bir çalışmadır. Örneklemini postpartum 1.ayda lohusa izlemi ve
yeni doğan aşısı için ASM’ye başvuran, 18 yaş üstü, gebelik öncesi ve gebelik döneminde psikiyatrik
hastalığı olmayan,  vajinal doğum yapan 218
kadın oluşturdu. Veriler araştırmacılar tarafından oluşturulan
sosyodemografik bilgi formu, Edinburgh Doğum Sonrası Depresyon (EDSDÖ) ve
Emzirme Öz-Yeterlilik Ölçeği(EÖYÖ) kullanılarak yüz yüze görüşme tekniği ile
toplandı. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde tek yönlü varyans analizi, bağımsız
gruplarda t testi, Postpartum depresyon ve emzirme öz yeterlilik arasındaki
ilişkiyi belirlemek için Pearson korelasyon testi uygulandı.

Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden kadınların yaş ortalaması 27.38±4.49’dur.
Emzirme Öz-Yeterlilik puan ortalaması 47.80±6.62 (min=33, max=62), Edinburgh
Doğum Sonrası Depresyon puan ortalaması ise 14.94±3.31 (min=3, max=20) olarak
bulundu. Araştırmamızda elde edilen bulgulara göre EÖYÖ ile EDSDÖ puan
ortalamaları arasında negatif yönde yüksek düzeyde istatistiksel anlamlı ilişki
saptandı (r=-.680, p<0.001).

Sonuç: Araştırma sonucunda depresyon
puanının yüksek olduğu kadınlarda emzirme öz yeterlilik puanının düşük olduğu
saptandı. Doğum sonrası dönemde aile sağlığı merkezlerinde çalışan ebe ve
hemşirelerin, kadınlarda depresyonun erken dönemde tespit edilip çözümüne
destek sağlayarak, kadının emzirme öz yeterliliğini desteklemesi önerilir. 
Exploring the Potential of Nipa Palm for Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Rural Livelihoods and Renewable Energy
Authors: Sendang KELOLA
Published: March 2019

Nypa fruiticans, commonly known as Nipa Palm, is a species of palm native to the coastlines and estuarine habitats of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. In Indonesia, nipa palm covers about 700,000 ha, while, in South Sumatra, the Nipa Palm is a natural component of mangrove forests and covers extensive areas along the coast, estuaries, and riparian zones of rivers. About half of the natural nipa palm ecosystem in South Sumatra has been disturbed by human activities and requires restoration. Since Nipa Palm can be used to produce nipa palm sugar, natural nipa palm forests have the potential to generate sustainable rural livelihoods for those living in the lowland zone. More recently, nipa palm has been identified as a potential source of renewable energy. The sugar rich sap can be used to produce ethanol, a biofuel. Because of this potential, the KELOLA Sendang Project is exploring the potential of nipa palm for ecosystem restoration and climate change mitigation, sustainable rural livelihoods and renewable energy.
Original Title: On value and using of TAWS/FMS alert data in examination of air accidents, the case of Warsaw-Smolensk flight on 10 April 2010. Polish Title: O wartości i wykorzystaniu danych TAWS/FMS do badania wypadków lotniczych, sprawa lotu Warszawa-Smoleńsk, 10 kwietnia 2010 roku
Authors: Ziółkowski Andrzej , Skłodowski Marek
Published: March 2019

Through an analysis of TAWS/FMS data collected and registered during the last minute of TU-154M aircraft flight from Warsaw to Smolensk, we show the value and existence of space for undertaking research works on enhancing standard functionality of TAWS/FMS systems to enable their effective use in examination of the course and causes of air accidents. The flight ended up in the total destruction of the aircraft and the death of all passengers and crew on board. The TAWS/FMS flight altitudes and spatio-temporal data, i.e. geographical location and speed of the aircraft motion, were inspected for their internal and external consistency with the data from the ATM QAR service recorder. Using the data from ATM QAR, records from the cockpit voice recorder (CVR), jointly with data from the TAWS/FMS systems, it was possible to reconstruct the most probable horizontal and vertical trajectory of the TU- 154M aircraft during the last minute of flight before its complete destruction, as well as the likely scenario of accompanying events. The data available from recorders enabled the authors to gain information on the preliminary stage of the course of accident, and the first phase of the aircraft’s destruction, resulting in serious damage of the left wing of the aircraft. Enhanced standard functionality of TAWS/FMS systems, incorporating use of their data in the post-accident situations examination, would have improved results and simplified the present analysis considerably.
Metode Runge Kutta Orde Empat Untuk Model Infeksi HIV Sel CD4+T
Authors: Khatizah Elis
Published: March 2019

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) adalah virus yang menyerang sistem kekebalan tubuh manusia dan menimbulkan AIDS (Acquied Immune Deficiency Syndrome). HIV menyerang sel dalam sistem kekebalan tubuh yang disebut sel CD4^+ T. Sel CD4^+ T adalah sel yang memiliki peran sentral dalam sistem kekebalan tubuh dan menjadi indikator utama untuk mengukur penyebaran infeksi HIV. Dalam tulisan ini dibahas penyelesaian model infeksi HIV pada sel CD4^+ T menggunakan metode Runge-Kutta orde empat. Analisis kestabilan model menjadi acuan dalam pengambilan nilai parameter. Penyelesaian numerik memperlihatkan dinamika penurunan jumlah sel CD4^+ T terhadap waktu sehingga dapat diketahui langkah penanganan yang tepat terhadap penderita HIV/AIDS pada waktu tertentu.
Pemanfaatan Limbah Rumahtangga Tulang Ikan Cakalang Dalam Pakan Ikan
Authors: febriyanti titin liana , domili rahyuni
Published: March 2019

Salah satu faktor pertumbuhan ikan adalah tersedianya pakan yang memenuhi kebutuhan nutrisinya. Namun dalam mencukupi kebutuhan nutrisi tersebut perlu mengeluarkan biaya operasional sebesar 40-50% dari total biaya produksi. Hal ini karena menggunakan tepung ikan sebagai bahan baku utama yang memiliki harga tinggi. Maka perlu adanya bahan baku alternatif yang dapat memberi solusi. Tulang ikan banyak mengandung protein yang dapat digunakan sebagai sumber bahan baku pakan ikan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kandungan protein dan formulasi yang terbaik pada pakan ikan. Proses pembuatan pakan ikan meliputi tahapan kegiatan penghalusan, premixing, pencampuran, pencetakan dan penjemuran. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari 5 perlakuan. (Perlakuan A) 100% tepung ikan dan tanpa tepung tulang ikan; (Perlakuan B) 75% tepung ikan dan 25% tepung tulang ikan; (Perlakuan C) 50% tepung ikan dan 50% tepung tulang ikan; (Perlakuan D) 25% tepung ikan dan 75% tepung tulang ikan; dan (perlakuan E) tanpa tepung ikan dan 100% tepung tulang ikan. Hasil analisis yang diperoleh adalah bahwa protein tertinggi dan formulasi yang terbaik pada perlakuan D yaitu dengan kandungan protein 47,34%; Lemak 15,95%; Karbohidrat 20,52%; serat kasar 6,56%; kadar abu 5,82% dan kadar air 3,78%. Kata kunci: Tepung Ikan, Tepung Tulang Ikan, Protein, dan Formulasi
Let's (Not) Make This Work! Why Stare Decisis Workability Should be a Sword but Not a Shield
Authors: Lynn Audrey
Published: March 2019

A factor of the United States Supreme Court’s stare decisis test, workability differentiates precedential rules that have proven easy for lower courts to apply in a consistent and fair manner from those that have not. This note addresses the question of whether workability is a legitimate reason for retaining a given interpretation of a statute. The Note begins by providing an illustration of what this Note will sometimes refer to as the “preservative use” of workability. The Note then lays out the history of workability as a consideration of stare decisis and describes how the factor has changed in recent decades. In so doing, its focus is on workability in the context of statutory interpretation. In order to explain the background and development of the factor, however, it is necessary to discuss specific cases in which the Supreme Court has applied workability in the context of constitutional interpretation. The two contexts must be differentiated for purposes of this Note because the thesis of this Note—i.e., that preserving an incorrect interpretation of a statute because of its relative workability violates separation of powers—has no parallel when a court interprets a constitution because in that case there is no inherent infringement on legislative power. This Note then explains why the change toward using workability to preserve erroneous precedent is not required logically, contravenes the basic purposes of stare decisis, and is constitutionally invalid as a violation of separation of powers. Finally, this Note proposes a new way to articulate the stare decisis test that does not discard workability as a consideration but precludes the preservative use criticized by this Note.
Outcomes of the West Coast Groundfish Trawl Catch Share Program: The First Five Years
Authors: Pfeiffer Lisa
Published: March 2019

Introduction to the Special Issue of Coastal Management Journal.
Why Most Studies of Individual Differences With Inhibition Tasks Are Bound To Fail
Authors: Rouder Jeffrey N. , Kumar Aakriti , Haaf Julia M.
Published: March 2019

Establishing correlations among common inhibition tasks such as Stroop or flanker tasks has been proven quite difficult despite many attempts. It remains unknown whether this difficulty occurs because inhibition is a disparate set of phenomena or whether the analytical techiques to uncover a unified inhibition phenomenon fail in real-world contexts. In this paper, we explore the field-wide inability to assess whether inhibition is unified or disparate. We do so by showing that ordinary methods of correlating performance including those with latent variable models are doomed to fail because of trial noise (or, as it is sometimes called, measurement error). We then develop hierarchical models that account for variation across trials, variation across individuals, and covariation across individuals and tasks. These hierarchical models also fail to uncover correlations in typical designs for the same reasons. While we can charaterize the degree of trial noise, we cannot recover correlations in typical designs that enroll hundreds of people. We discuss possible improvements to study designs to help uncovering correlations, though we are not sure how feasible they are.
Future Well-Being Among People Who Attempt Suicide and Survive: Research Recommendations
Authors: Tong Bingjie , Kashdan Todd Barrett , ROTTENBERG JONATHAN
Published: March 2019

Over 48,000 people died by suicide in 2018 in the United States, and more than 25 times that number attempted suicide. Research on suicide has focused much more on risk factors and adverse outcomes than on protective factors and more healthy functioning. Consequently, little is known regarding relatively positive long-term psychological adaptation among people who attempt suicide and survive. We recommend inquiry into the phenomenon of long-term well-being after non-fatal suicide attempts, and we explain how this inquiry complements traditional risk research by (a) providing a more comprehensive understanding of the sequelae of suicide attempts, (b) identifying protective factors for potential use in interventions and prevention, and (c) contributing to knowledge and public education that reduces the stigma associated with suicide-related behaviors.
Similarities Between the AdS/CFT Correspondence and the Binding Problem
Authors: Elliott Michael
Published: March 2019

The binding problem refers to the puzzle of how the brain combines objects’ properties such as motion, color, shape, location, sound, etc., from diverse regions of the brain and forms a unified subjective experience. Holographic physical systems, recently discovered darlings of theoretical physics, began with research into black holes but have since evolved into the study of condensed matter systems in the laboratory like superfluids and superconductors. A primary example is the AdS/CFT correspondence. A recent conjecture of this correspondence suggests that holographic systems combine information from across a boundary surface, sort out the simplest description of said information, and, in turn, use it to determine the geometry of spacetime itself in the interior - a kind of geometric hologram. Although we would never tend to think of these two processes as related, in this paper we point out ten similarities between the two and show that holographic systems are the only physical systems that match the subjective and computational characteristics of the binding problem.
One-year outcomes of a therapist-supported, smartphone-based intervention for elevated symptoms of depression and anxiety
Authors: Economides Marcos , Ranta Kristian , Nazander Albert , Hilgert Outi , goldin philippe , Raevuori Anu , Forman-Hoffman Valerie
Published: March 2019

Depression is common and severely impacts physical, psychological and social functioning. To address access barriers to care, we developed Ascend - a smartphone-delivered, therapist-supported, 8-week intervention based on several evidence-based psychological treatments for depression and anxiety. We examined whether the previously-reported, end-of-treatment improvements among 102 adults with elevated symptoms of depression extended up to 12 months post-treatment for depression symptoms (measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-9]), and up to 6 months post-treatment for anxiety symptoms (added to the intervention later, and measured by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale [GAD-7]). An intention-to-treat analysis showed that participants maintained clinically significant improvements in depression (mean PHQ-9 reduction=6.67, Hedges’ g = 1.14 [0.78 to 1.49]) and in anxiety (mean GAD-7 reduction=4.26, Hedges’ g = 0.91 [0.54 to 1.28]) at follow-up. Also, 60% of participants above the cutoff for major depression at baseline (PHQ ≥ 10) experienced ≥ 50% reduction in PHQ-9 score and had PHQ-9 < 10 at follow-up. Future randomized trials are warranted to test Ascend as a scalable solution to the treatment of depression and/or symptoms of anxiety.
SRCD 2019 Workshop - Tools for Improving the Transparency and Replicability of Developmental Research
Authors: Binion Grace Elizabeth , Arnal Jack Dennis , Brown Benjamin T. , Davis-Kean Pamela , Kline Melissa
Published: March 2019

The field of psychology has increased focus on factors which influence the robustness and replicability of psychological research, illuminating practices which individual investigators might adopt to improve the credibility of their research. These practices include the pre-registration of study design and analytic plans, sharing of study materials, sharing study data, and the circulation of preprints. In service of facilitating adoption of these practices, several tools have been developed to support them. These tools, however, were largely developed by and for investigators in areas of psychology which do not share the same concerns and constraints as developmental scientists, including longitudinal data collection and data collection with sensitive populations. Given this, features of these tools which accommodate more complex study design, revision, and protections where appropriate are poorly advertised. Further, there exists little formalized instruction in the use of these tools and thus their functionality remains poorly understood outside of niche groups. As a result, many developmentalists may view these tools as unapproachable and may see them as a barrier to adopting more transparent, robust practices. This workshop will provide brief tutorials in the use of these tools in the context of developmental research. Specifically, this workshop will address use of the Open Science Framework and AsPredicted.org for pre-registration of longitudinal designs (including steps for modification and revision of pre-registrations), use of the Open Science Framework to share study materials, use of data repositories to share data with protections, and use of PsyArXiv to solicit feedback on preprints, discover unpublished literature, and share existing published works that may be otherwise protected by a paywall.
Response of Phenological Events of Aesculus indica Colebr. to Climate Change Along an Altitudinal Gradient in Kumaun Himalaya, Uttarakhand
Authors: Singh Nandan , Mittal Amit
Published: March 2019

The present study investigated the timing and duration of phenological events of A. indica in different elevational range Kumaun Himalayan forest. A total of  four sites at elevation ranging between 1,900m and 2,200m were selected and at each site 10 s were marked for observations. The phenological events, i.e. leaf bud formation, leaf bud busting, leafing, flowering bud formation, flowering bud busting, flowering, fruit/seed formation, seed fall and leaf fall were monitored. Phenological duration and asynchrony of these phenophases were determined at 10 day intervals and every 2-3 day intervals during the period of peak activities. The minimum length displayed leaf bud formation (44 days) and maximum by leaf fall (86 days) across the elevation. The environmental conditions, particularly temperature, affected the phenological patterns of A. indica. The leaf bud busting activity of A. indica was 51 days. Flowering activity started on May 1st and was extended over 76 days until July 15th. Seed fall activity was extended over 66 day across elevations. ANOVA showed the longevity of phenophases were varied significantly respective to elevations (p<0.05). Our observation showed that all the phenological events of A. indica appear early at lower (1900 m) and are delayed with increasing elevation. All corresponding  phenological events were earlier at lower elevations because the optimum (9.0 to 19.5°C) is met earlier in these conditions.
Urban Heat Island in Kathmandu, Nepal: Evaluating Relationship between NDVI and LST from 2000 to 2018
Authors: Mishra Bijesh , Sandifer Jeremy , Gyawali Buddhi Raj
Published: March 2019

The term “urban heat island” (UHI) describes increased surface and atmospheric temperatures in an urban core relative to surrounding non-urbanized areas. Although the phenomenon has been studied to a great extent throughout the world, it is less understood for Kathmandu, Nepal. This study used the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectro-radiometer (MODIS) 8-day product (MOD11A2) to evaluate land surface temperatures (LSTs), the MODIS-derived Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) 16-day product (MOD13Q1) to quantify land surface characteristics, and the MODIS annual land cover classification product (MCD12Q1) to identify major land cover classes. We evaluated the spatial correlation between significant changes in LSTs and NDVI between 2000–2018. Overall, urban (permanently developed areas) LSTs were consistently greater than non-urban (forests and dynamic agriculture lands) LSTs; however, the rate of increase in temperature was higher outside the central Kathmandu developed urban area. Furthermore, significant changes in NDVI values over time were more widespread and not always spatially coincident with significant changes in LST values, particularly for forested land areas. These results provide insight into systematic planning of open and green areas, construction of new infrastructure in peripheral areas, and highlight the challenges in applying traditional UHI conceptual models to rapidly developing urban areas such as Kathmandu, Nepal.
Adding moments to history of Anesthesia of Nepal: Truth or fiction?
Authors: Sharma Apurb
Published: March 2019

This article describes about a person who might have served as anesthesia provider during 1930s at the Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal. However, concrete evidence of the person’s work as an anesthesia provider has not been found yet.
Combination of caudal epidural steroids with oral gabapentin for radicular low back pain: a prospective observational study
Authors: Singh Grisuna , Thapa Binod , Gurung Kiran , Gyawali Nirmal
Published: March 2019

Introduction: The physical, socioeconomic and psychological burden of low back pain is enormous. The poor socioeconomic condition and geographical constrains confines people to limited health facilities. The objective of the study was to evaluate whether combination of caudal epidural steroids with local anaesthetics and gabapentin is effective for radicular low back pain in the rural Nepal setting.

Methods: It was a prospective observational study including 300 patients with radicular low back pain done over a period of 6 months (13/4/2016 to 30/10/2016). All participants received caudal epidural steroid injection (6ml 2% Xylocaine with adrenaline plus Depomedroxy steroid 80mg plus 12 ml distilled water) and 200 mg gabapentin daily for three months. All patients were followed up for three months and were evaluated.

Results: Mean age of presentation was 41.21 years (SD ± 11.02) with majority of farmers (42.31%). Mean Numerical Rating Scale at the baseline was 8.01(SD±1.00) and at the first follow up was 3.98 (SD±0.83) (p <0.001). Mean Oswestry Disability Index at baseline was7.85 (SD±0.98) and at the first follow up was 4.04 (SD±0.80) (p <0.001). Straight Leg Raising Test at baseline was less than 70° in 84.7% which improved to more than 70° in 87.9% of the patients (p-value <0.001).

Conclusion: Caudal epidural steroids combined with gabapentin is safe, economical and technically less demanding. This treatment modality can be used with good outcomes in the rural areas with limited diagnostic and therapeutic facilities.
Clinical Predictors of outcome in Isolated Traumatic Acute Subdural Hematoma
Authors: Bhattachan Maya , Niyaf Ali , Shrestha Ram K. , Pradhananga Amit , Sedain Gopal , Sharma Mohan R. , Shilpakar Sushil K.
Published: March 2019

Head injury is the major cause of death in young adult population worldwide with associated high morbidity. The objective of this study is to find out the outcome and factors affecting the outcome in isolated traumatic acute subdural hematoma.

All patients with isolated acute subdural hematoma presenting within 24 hours of trauma and admitted over a period of 1 year were included in this study. Patient was classified according to Glasgow Coma Scale(GCS) after resuscitation in the emergency department. The outcome of the patient was recorded according to the Glasgow Outcome Scale at the time of discharge and at 3 months after the trauma in follow-up. Statistical analysis was performed to find the correlation between GCS, papillary changes and radiological finding in the form of midline shift and hematoma volume to dichotomized outcome.

Out of 38 patients enrolled in the study, 33 patients had favorable outcome. Surgery was performed in 12 patients out of whom 4 patients had unfavorable outcome. GCS score, papillary changes, midline shift and hematoma volume were found to have significant association with the outcome in isolated traumatic acute subdural hematoma.

Clinical parameters and radiological parameters can gauge the outcome in isolated traumatic brain injury.
Prediction of shunt dependent hydrocephalus following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage “algorithm based management”
Authors: Shrestha Shikher , Bishokarma Suresh , Lohani Subash , Sapkota Suresh , Thapa Sangita , Gongal Dinesh Nath
Published: March 2019

Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is a devastating disease with a high rate of mortality and permanent morbidity. An important neurologic complication is hydrocephalus reported to range from 6 to 67% while only 10-20% of them will require permanent CSF diversion. The purpose of this study was to identify predictive factors for the development of shunt dependant hydrocephalus among patients with aSAH.

This is a retrospective study conducted in among 72 patients who underwent clipping of aneurysm for subarachnoid hemorrhage in our institute during 2 years. EVD placement done for acute hydrocephalus while VP shunt was done for chronic hydrocephalus or requiring prolonged EVD placement. Various clinical and radiological factors were registered on admission and during the intensive care stay. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was done to predict risk of shunt dependant hydrocephalus. P value less than 0.05 was considered significant.

Among 72 patients with aSAH.  Intraventricular extension of blood was seen in 24 (33.3%) patients while hydrocephalus was seen among 19 (26.4%) patients. Eight patients (11.1%) required EVD placement for acute hydrocephalus while 10 (13.9%) patients required permanent shunt placement for chronic hydrocephalus. In univariate analysis, SAH with fisher grade >2, presence of hydrocephalus, intraventricular extension of hemorrhage and need of EVD placement were found to have significant association in shunt dependency. However multivariate logistic regression model showed EVD requirement for acute hydrocephalus as an independent predictor of shunt dependent hydrocephalus at p value 0.006 (OR=21.3; 95% CI=2.38 to 191.51).

Hydrocephalus is a common complication following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. SAH with fisher grade >2, presence of hydrocephalus, intraventricular extension of hemorrhage and need of EVD placement were found to have significant association in shunt dependency however only EVD requirement is an independent predictor of SDH
Netflix and chill?: Exploring and refining differing motivations in friends with benefits relationships
Authors: Stein James B. , Mongeau Paul , Posteher Karlee , Veluscek Alaina
Published: March 2019

Previous work on friends with benefits relationships (FWBRs) has demonstrated a need for more specific attention to exploring the motivations for engaging in such relationships. Moreover, recent research has revealed new developments in the complexities of FWBRs in general, prompting a reevaluation of previously noted trends. This manuscript contains two studies. Study 1 used open coding to condense the existing typologies of FWBR motivations, uncovering a previously undocumented motivation, labeled sliding. Study 2 replicates study 1, and also accounts for multiple simultaneous motivations as well as potential motivational changes throughout the duration of FWBRs. Results reveal that most people in FWBRs only experience one motivation for engaging in their relationships. Moreover, motivations tend to change as FWBRs develop, including desires for relational escalation, de-escalation, and companionship. Sex differences as well as relationship type differences are discussed as well.
Power and the Denial of Femininity inGame of Thrones
Authors: Marques Diana
Published: March 2019

Being inspired by medieval history and culture, Game of Thrones may be regarded as a work of neo-medievalism, depicting a world where several fantasy and medieval literary characteristics are subverted. One of them is the portrayal of women who are strong and violent, and who disrupt gender norms, such as Brienne of Tarth, Arya Stark, and Yara Greyjoy. Accordingly, it seems that in order to wield male power and to engage in traditionally male activities, these women have to deny their femininity. Thus, the aim of this article is to understand why women must deny their femininity to be taken seriously in traditionally male roles, and whether that denial transforms as effective power or undermines them in the eyes of Westerosi society.
SAĞLIK İŞLETMELERİNDE DÖNEM SONU İŞLEMLERİNİN TEK DÜZEN HESAP PLANINA GÖRE VE TÜRKİYE MUHASEBE STANDARTLARINA GÖRE KARŞILIKLI İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Ağırman Ensar , Alpa Kübra
Published: March 2019

Uluslararası finansal raporlama standartlarının küresel bir boyut
kazanması ile birlikte hazırlanan ve kullanılmaya başlanan Türkiye Muhasebe
Standartları(TMS), işletmelerin hali hazırda kullanmış oldukları Tek Düzen
Hesap Planında (TDHP) farklılıkları beraberinde getirmiştir. Sağlık insan
yaşamının temel yapıtaşlarından birisidir. Sürekli ve sonsuz bir ihtiyaç olan
sağlık ile ilgili alanlardaki gelişmeler de toplumların gelişmişlik seviyeleri
ile doğrusal olarak hareket etmektedirler. Bu çalışmada her geçen gün artan bir
öneme sahip olan Türkiye’deki sağlık işletmelerinde Tek Düzen Hesap Sistemine
göre yapılan dönem sonu işlemlerinin, Türkiye Muhasebe Standartları ile
karşılaştırmalı bir şekilde incelemesi yapılmaktadır
KORKU ENDEKSİ İLE GELİŞMEKTE OLAN ÜLKE TAHVİL PİYASALARI ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİNİN AMPİRİK ANALİZİ
Authors: ÖNER Hakan
Published: March 2019

Bu çalışmanın amacı, “korku endeksi”
olarak adlandırılan VIX endeksinin gelişmekte olan ülke tahvil fiyatları
üzerindeki etkisini incelemektir. Çalışmada, 01 Haziran 2010 – 31 Mayıs 2017
tarihleri arasındaki iş günü verileri kullanılarak, VIX endeksi ile gelişmekte
olan ülkeler arasından seçilen; Brezilya, Çin, Endonezya, Hindistan, Meksika,
Filipinler, Rusya, Güney Afrika ve Türkiye’nin 10 yıllık tahvil faiz oranları
karşılaştırılarak analiz edilmektedir. Granger
nedensellik testi kullanılan çalışma sonucuna göre, VIX endeksi ile Filipinler,
Rusya, Çin ve Endonezya 10 yıllık tahvil fiyatları arasında tek yönlü
nedensellik ilişkisi bulunurken, sadece Güney Afrika 10 yıllık tahvil fiyatları
arasında çift yönü nedensellik ilişkisine rastlanılmıştır. VIX endeksinin
bağımsız değişken olarak analiz edilmesi durumunda, Rusya ve Güney Afrika 10
yıllık tahvil fiyatlarını etkilediği sonucuna ulaşılırken; VIX endeksinin
bağımlı değişken olarak analiz edilmesi durumunda ise, Çin, Endonezya ve Güney
Afrika 10 yıllık tahvil faiz oranları tarafından VIX endeksinin etkilendiği
sonucuna ulaşılmaktadır.
E-DÖNÜŞÜMÜN MUHASEBE MESLEĞİ YETERLİLİKLERİ ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİLERİ VE TÜRKİYE’DE LİSANS DÜZEYİ MUHASEBE EĞİTİMİNİN MESLEKİ YETERLİLİKLER AÇISINDAN ANALİZİ
Authors: ALLAHVERDİ Metin , KARAER Memiş
Published: March 2019

Teknolojinin
gelişmesiyle muhasebe alanında ortaya çıkan yeni kavramları ve yeterlilikleri
inceleyen çalışmamız beş bölümden oluşmuştur. Çalışmamızda Türkiye’de lisans
seviyesinde eğitim veren 64 üniversitenin işletme bölümleri incelenmiştir.
Çalışma sonunda Türkiye’deki üniversitelerde muhasebe meslek adayı için gerekli
olan mesleki, kişisel ve analitik becerilerin yeterli seviyede verildiği buna
karşın teknolojik yeterliliğin ve mesleki tutum yeterlilik eğitiminin
seviyesinin çok düşük olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmada özellikle teknolojik
yeterlilik (e-dönüşüm yeterliliği) eğitimi üzerinde durulmuştur.
KAMU HİZMET TEDARİK YÖNTEMİNİN SEÇİLMESİNDE YATIRIMIN DEĞERİ ANALİZİ: BİR HASTANE PROJESİ ÜZERİNDE UYGULANMASI
Authors: KULAKSIZ Sıla , KÜÇÜKKOCAOĞLU Güray
Published: March 2019

Özellikle 1980 sonrası
dönemde tüm dünyada olduğu gibi Türkiye’de de altyapı yatırımlarının
yürütülmesinde, devletin rolü azalmış; devlet ile özel sektör arasında belirli
bir dereceye kadar yetkinin, riskin ve sorumlulukların paylaşımını sağlayan
Kamu Özel İşbirliği (KÖİ) yönteminin kullanımı yaygınlaşmıştır. Her ne kadar KÖİ yöntemi kısıtlı
finansal kaynaklar dolayısıyla ekonomik kalkınma ve büyümenin
sürdürülebilirliğini sağlayan bir yöntem olsa da bu yöntemin seçilmesinde kamu
yararı da gözetilmelidir. Bu nedenle kamu tarafı, bir hizmetin hayata
geçirilmesinde hangi tedarik yönteminin kamu yararına olacağını belirlemek, mevcut
kaynaklarla maksimum fayda sağlamak için risklerin doğru tahsis edilmesini sağlamalı ve “Yatırımın Değeri
Analizi” mekanizmasını kullanmalıdır. Çalışmada, örnek bir şehir hastanesi
projesi baz alınarak kamu tedarik sürecinin seçilmesi ile ilgili çeşitli senaryolar
kapsamında kamu açısından yatırımın değeri analizi yapılarak yazında
anlatılan görüşlere ait çalışmaların test edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Ayrıca çıkan sonuç özel sektörün mali verileri açısından da
değerlendirilmiştir.
ANALİTİK PROSEDÜRLER STANDARDI (BDS 520) KAPSAMINDA İŞ ZEKÂSI MODELLERİNİN TASARLANMASI VE DENETİM SÜRECİNDE KULLANILMASI
Authors: UMUT ERHAN Deniz
Published: March 2019

Günümüzde, bilişim ve teknolojik alanda yaşanan
gelişmeler iş hayatına da yansımıştır. İş hayatındaki bu yansıma çeşitli
mesleklerde de farklı bakış açılarının yakalanmasını ve iş yapma biçimlerini
etkilemiştir. Yaşanan bu gelişmeler denetim mesleğinde de farklı tartışmalara
yol açmıştır.  Bilişim teknolojilerindeki
gelişim, yapay zekâ, otomasyon, internet ve sosyal medya ağları üzerinden büyük
hacimli verilerin elde edilebilmesi, işletmelerde iş zekası oluşturulması,
öğrenen sistemler geliştirilmesi muhasebe ve denetim mesleğini de
etkilemektedir. Dijitalleşme ile denetim mesleğinde daha fazla bilgisayar
programlarından yararlanılacaktır. İşletmelere özgü iş zekası geliştirilmesi
denetim sürecinde analitik prosedürlerin uygulanması sürecini de
etkileyecektir. Çalışmada, BDS 520 sayılı “Anatitik Prosedürler” standardı
rehberliğinde iş zekası modellerinin denetim amaçlarına uygun biçimde
kullanılması için bir metodoloji ve uygun testlerin neler olabileceği tartışılmıştır.
Çalışmanın ilk bölümde analitik prosedürler ve iş zekâsı konuları ele
alınmıştır. İkinci bölümde analitik prosedürlerin denetim amaçlı kullanılması
için işletmelerde iş zekâsı geliştirilmesi ve bilişim testleri ve uygunsuzlukların
belirlenmesine kullanılabilecek analitik prosedürler değerlendirilmiştir. Sonuç
bölümünde, hatalı, kuşkulu ve hileli işlemler olarak belirlenen yanlışlıkların finansal
raporlamalara yansıyan izlerinin neler olabileceği, izlerin nasıl takip
edilebileceğini anlamında testler önerilmiştir.
Exploring Food Guidance Approaches for Seniors in Antigonish, NS: Is There Still Gold at the End of the Rainbow?
Authors: Maccharles Lindsay , Fox Ann
Published: March 2019

Purpose: As Canada rethinks approaches to food guidance, insights into the needs of seniors in rural communities are important to ensure their nutrition issues are addressed. This study aimed to explore the food guidance needs and wants of a group of seniors living in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

Methods: Three focus groups were held with a total of 12 participants over the age of 65 years, living independently in the community. Seniors were asked about their views on Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) and the Brazilian Dietary Guidelines (BDG).

Results: Participants identified CFG as a trusted source of information and related well to the food groups and directive statements. Portion sizes were confusing and advice on food choices was not seen as being realistic in terms of cost and availability. The holistic nature of the BDG was appealing but guidance on processed food and social eating was not seen as relevant. Neither guidance tool addressed concerns about sustainability and environmental issues. Point of purchase nutrition information was preferable to receiving it from health professionals.

Conclusion: CFG was seen as a trusted source of advice; however, locally accessible guidance on affordability and environmental issues related to food choice is needed for this group.
Acculturation and Dietary Acculturation among Arab Muslim Immigrants in Canada
Authors: Aljaroudi Rana , Horton Susan , Hanning Rhona M.
Published: March 2019

Purpose: The purpose of this work was to assess Arab Muslim immigrant mothers’ acculturation level, to explore apparent links between acculturation level and experiences of dietary changes, and to gather information on factors affecting dietary acculturation.

Methods: Semi-structured individual interviews focusing on food choices were conducted with 24 mothers who had been in Canada 5 years or more. An adapted version of an existing acculturation scale was used to assess participants’ perception of their own acculturation.

Results: Arab Muslim mothers retain traditional food preparation. However, several factors led to changes in their daily food consumption such as children’s preferences, time concerns, and availability of Arabic food. No significant relation was found between measured levels of acculturation and the adoption of Canadian food behaviour or the retention of preparation and consumption of traditional foods (dietary acculturation); however, a greater length of stay in Canada was somewhat associated with limitations on preparing traditional food. The findings indicated that many of the Arab Muslim mothers interviewed retain important aspects of their traditional cuisine.

Conclusions: Dietary acculturation for Arab Muslim immigrants to Canada involved a balance between carrying forward food-related traditions and adapting to Canadian culture, including Canada’s food culture.
Pengaruh Metode Glenn Doman (Tahap 1 dan 2) terhadap Perkembangan Komunikasi Anak Autisme di Autis Center Bengkulu
Authors: Wahyu Haifa , Betrianita Betrianita , Pramesti Melati Tridita , Padila Padila
Published: March 2019

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Glenn Doman method stages 1 and 2 on the development of autistic children’s thinking in autis center Bengkulu.The research design was quasi experiment using two group before after or pre test and post test design group. The result showed that in univariate analysis, it was found that the majority male with speech ability in control group and treatment group is quite capable before being treaten through Glenn Doman theraphy stage 1 and 2. Then the development of the majority treatment group is increasing to capable. In bivariate analysis, it was found out that there was a significant effect of Glenn Doman therapy stage 1 and 2 on the development of autism children communication in autis centre Bengkulu with value p 0,000 < 0,0. Considering the importance of the development of children communication, especially children with autism, autism center Bengkulu is willing improve the method of Glenn Doman stages 1 and 2 in the process of education for children with autism.

Keyword : Autism, Glenn Doman
Screening Pola Makan pada Pasien Diabetes Militus dengan Food Frequency Questioner
Authors: Isnaini Nur , Hikmawati Isna
Published: March 2019

The purpose of this study was to determine diet pattern screening in diabetes mellitus patients with a food frequency questioner. This research is descriptive research by looking at food type of staple, vegetables, fruits and other food and drinks using food frequence questionnaire. The frequency of food consumption is seen in a day, or week, or month, or within a year. Results: The most frequent food consumed by DM patients in Puskesmas 1 Cilongok is 24 people (60%) and followed by tempe consumption as many as 22 people (55%) with eating frequency> 1x / day. Vegetables that are often consumed are kangkung as many as 34 people (85%) and fruits are often consumed is 35 people mango (87.5%) and bananas as many as 21 people (22.5%). Conclusion: Screening of DM patients not only with the type of food but also needs to be done also the measurement of quantities and hours of eating so it can see the type of quantities and hours due to food factors become one of the causes of the incidence of DM.

Keywords: diabetus mellitus, food frequence questioner.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Smartphone terhadap Perkembangan Personal Sosial Anak Usia Pra-Sekolah
Authors: Heni Heni , Mujahid Ahmad Jalaludin
Published: March 2019

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of smartphone use on the social personal development of children in school at Al-Marhamah Kindergarten. This study used quantitative methods with cross sectional design. The population in this study were all parents of students and Al-Marhamah kindergarten students in Majalengka Regency with  total sample of 33 mothers  and 33 children. Tthe sampling technique used was simple random sampling. The analysis used univariate by using frequency distribution and bivariate by using Chi Square test with α = (0, 05). The results showed that there was an influence between the use of mobile phones and social personal development of pre-school age children with the probability value p 0.017 <0.05 (Ho was rejected because the value <0.05). Suggestions are proposed for teachers as parents in kindergarten to emphasize that the use of smartphone at home needs to be supervised by parents so that children can wisely use it with  appropriate duration to children age, meanwhile,  parents can play an active role in supervising smartphone use as well as in the process of maturity child development.

Keywords: smartphone, social development, pre-school age children
The Impact of Risk Behaviour and Demographics on Financial Decision Making Moderated by Financial Sophistication
Authors: Niazi Muhammad Khurram Shehzad
Published: March 2019

The research fall in between the traditional finance and cognitive domain of financial decision making by applying the behavioural finance to practical decisions, having overall impact on the economy when applied to the whole community. Research proposed three hypotheses, 1st to  test impact of  Risk behaviour and demographics on financial decision making, investigate the correlation between financial sophistication and financial decisions and 3rd the impact of risk behaviour and demographics on financial decisions moderated by financial sohphistication.  Survey questionnaire responses from  775 respondents has been used for analysis using Andrew Hayes process of moderation. Results indicated that Financial Sophistication significantly moderates the correlation between risk bahaviour and demographics, demographics were significantly and positively, while risk behaviour was negatively correlated to financial decisions, however when moderated by financial sohpistication the correlation of risk behaviour changes to positive indicating that even Risk seeker would also diversify investment when moderated by financial sophostication.
Malaysia's Housing Planning Approval: Rent-seeking Behaviours
Authors: Ali Suhaila , Abdul Aziz Abdul Rashid
Published: March 2019

Malaysiaâ€™s housing planning approval is complex.  The involvement of various staff of approving agencies provides ample opportunities for rent-seeking behaviours.  The operational definition of rent-seeking behaviours for this research is the act of receiving â€˜unearned wagesâ€™ (e.g. cash, food treats, etc.) by staff of approving agencies in exchange for privileges (e.g. faster approval, compliance flexibility, etc.) given to developers.  The objective of this paper is to explore the problems in obtaining planning approval and developersâ€™ expectations when giving out rents to staff of approving agencies.  Exploratory sequential mixed method (QUALÃ quan) was conducted to derive to the solutions.  Lengthy period is the key problem in obtaining planning approval. Receiving sufficient and timely information, reducing unreasonable reviews and comments, reducing poor discretion and expediting appointments with approving officer are the main developersâ€™ expectations when giving out rents as a last recourse to provide the solution to the problem in obtaining planning approval.
Root-Knot Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) Prevention on Tomato Plants by Utilizing Rhizosphere Bacteria for Sustainable Agriculture
Authors: Alfianny Rika , Aryantha I.Nyoman Pugeg
Published: March 2019

Root-Knot Nematodes are one of roots damaging nematodes. Their existence leads to decrease in tomatoes productivity in Indonesia as much as 46.2%. Currently, the pest and damage prevention is focused on biological control to attain the sustainability in agriculture. Utilizing of rhizosphere bacteria is an alternative for this purpose by both direct mechanism and indirect mechanism through induced resistance. This researchis proposed to obtain the effective rhizosphere bacteria as an agent of tomato plants resistance induction on nematodes and observe its influence on the growth and productivity of the tomato plants. The methods conducted are exploration, isolation, selection, and laboratory scale experiments. Exploration in five tomato planting regions provided 189 isolates. The further laboratory scale selection resulted in 18 candidates of bacteria having the potency in growth and superiority in antagonist, and nine appropriate consortium isolates was obtained in the next compatibility test. On the final test in the field, it was concluded that P7 consortium isolate consisting of (LM24 and CK212), P52 (LM38+CN26+CK27+CK212) simply suppressed the presence of nematodes more over P40 (LM24 + CN26) solely provided the proper growth, whereas P31 (LM24+CN26+CK27) was not only able to inhibit nematodes but also provide the satisfying growth and productivity.
Factors Influencing Project Achievement
Authors: Md Ab Malik Ariff , Kassim Erne Suzila , Hairuddin Hanitahaiza
Published: March 2019

In dynamic and challenging economic era, an organization should be prepared to reform its operation and business approaches. This study was based on the implementation of the transformation program in the Malaysian public universities. This program has been designed and implemented to transform the institution in reaching the new heights towards global recognition and achievement. According to Saliunas (2007), the main intention of  transformation programs are to enhance the organizationâ€™s achievement by incerasing or developing new capabilities through organizational restructuring, business processes enhancement and changes, new technology adoption and resources optimization.

 

Due to the uniqueness of the project resources and implementation, and the nature of organization, there are several elements that should be given attention in governing these projects to be successful achieved the organizationâ€™s desired goals, such as; (i) leadership competency, (ii) project team engagement, (iii) project management practice, and (iv) information technology adoption.
Family Firms, Directorsâ€™ Remuneration, Expropriation and Firm Value: Evidence of the Role of Independent Directorsâ€™ Tenure within the Remuneration Committee in Malaysia
Authors: Liew Chee Yoong , Ko Young Kyung , Song Bee Lian , Murthy Saraniah
Published: March 2019

This manuscript is about the influence of directorsâ€™ remuneration on firm performance and whether independent directorsâ€™ tenure in the remuneration committee moderates this relationship. The results show that within family corporations in industries which are not exclusive, non-executive directorsâ€™ remuneration have a significant negative relationship with firm performance. Family firms have a stronger significant negative relationship than non-family firms. Within family firms in non-exclusive industries, there is also a positive moderating effect of independent directorsâ€™ tenure within the remuneration committee on the influence of non-executive directorsâ€™ remuneration on firm performance. In this case, corporations owned by families have a stronger positive moderating effect compared to non-family firms. Our study has significant policy implications with respect to how the Securities Commission (SC) should design and implement proper rules and regulations to govern remuneration of non-executive directorsâ€™ remuneration as well as how the SC should govern the tenure of the independent directors within the remuneration committee in East Asian emerging market firms where Agency Problem Type II is prevalent and ownership is highly concentrated