bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identification of Bordetella holmesii among the patients hospitalized with suspicion of pertussis and pertussis-like illnesses
Authors: Gadua N. T. , Borisova A. B. , Pimenova A. S. , Borisova O. Yu. , Petrova M. S. , Shamsheva O. V. , Afanas’ev S. S. , Kafarskaya L. I. , Vlasov E. V. , Afanas’ev M. S. , Aleshkin A. V. , Bunin S. V. , Aleshkin V. A.
Published: May 2019

Purpose.To reveal and estimate prevalence of B. holmesii among the patients hospitalized with suspicion pertussis and pertussis-like illnesses.

Materials and methods. 424 clinical samples received from patients with of pertussis and pertussis-like illnesses in GBUZ IKB № 1 DZM in 2017–2018 are investigated. Identification of fragments of a genome of Bordetella was carried out in PCR-RT with “Amplisens® Bordetella multi-FL”. For identification of fragments of a genome of B. holmesii used PCR-RT with primers of IS481, IS1001 and hIS1001.

Results.The research included 424 patients, from them 56,1% of children aged till 1 year, 41,3% of children – are more senior than 1 year and 2,6% of adults. When using test system 60,4% of the samples containing DNA of B. pertussis are revealed; 1,9% of samples – DNA of B. parapertussis; in 34,9% of samples it is received negative and in 2,8% – doubtful results. The research of 424 samples in PCR-RT by means of IS481, IS1001 and hIS1001 primers showed that 61,1% of samples contained DNA of B. pertussis; 0,7% of samples – DNA of B. parapertussis and 3,8% of samples – DNA of B. holmesii. In 143 samples the result was negative. From 16 DNA of B. holmesii – positive samples, 9 samples were negative in test system earlier, in 2 samples – the doubtful result, 1 sample was earlier identified as DNA of B. parapertussis and in 4 samples DNA of B. pertussis and B. holmesii are found.

Conclusion.The research demonstrates circulation of B. holmesii in the territory of Russia that is confirmed by identification of positive samples in 3,8% of cases among the sick children and adults hospitalized in a hospital with suspicion of pertussis and pertussis-like illnesses. For increase in efficiency of laboratory confirmation of the clinical diagnosis of pertussis and pertussis-like illnesses the genodiagnostic of a pertussis is recommended to improve taking into account identification DNA of B. holmesii.
Diagnostic and prognostic laboratory criteria for the development of sepsis in purulent-inflammatory diseases of soft tissues
Authors: Golobokov G. S. , Tsvetkov V. V. , Tokin I. I. , Shejanov S. D. , Levashova A. B. , Lioznov D. A.
Published: May 2019

Objective. Identification of laboratory parameters that are used in routine practice and can serve as diagnostic and prognostic criteria for the development of sepsis and its outcomes in patients with purulent-inflammatory diseases of soft tissues.

Materials and methods. The study included 48 patients with purulent-inflammatory diseases of soft tissues. Recorded the occurrence of such clinical events as the development of sepsis or septic shock, intensive therapy, death or recovery and discharge from the hospital. For the diagnosis of sepsis, a SOFA (Sepsis-related organ failure assessment score) ³ 2 points was used. Patients were divided into subgroups according to the number of points according to the SOFA scale, intensive care and depending on the outcome of the disease: Subgroup 1 – 26 patients with sepsis (SOFA ³ 2 points) and 22 patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and SOFA <2 points; 2nd subgroup – 12 people who underwent intensive therapy and 36 people without it; 3rd subgroup – 7 patients with a fatal outcome and 41 patients with a favorable outcome.

Results. In patients with sepsis, albumin concentration was 24,07 g / l in median versus 34,65 g / l in the control group of patients with SOFA <2 points (p <0,01); glucose -7,82 mmol / l and 5,15 mmol / l (p <0,01); sodium concentration of 133 mmol / li 139 mmol / l (p <0,01). The values of the international normalized ratio (INR) amounted to a median of 1,29 and 1,04 (p <0,01); activated partial thromboplastin time -36,20 seconds and 31,50 seconds (p <0,01). In the subgroup of patients for whom intensive therapy was required, the concentration of albumin was 22,34 g / l by median versus 30,10 g / l (p <0,01); urea – 15,50 mmol / l versus 6,00 mmol / l (p <0,05), glucose – 9,61 mmol / l against 5,80 mmol / l (p <0,05), lactate dehydrogenase-644,00 U / l and 426,00 U / l (p <0,05); INR – 1,35 against 1,05 (p <0,05). The aver-age total protein concentration is 47,80 g / l versus 57,90 g / l (p <0,01). The average albumin is 22,34 g / l versus 28,50 g / l (p <0,05). The glucose concentration among patients with a fatal outcome was 12,00 mmol / l in median versus 5,95 mmol / l (p <0,01); urea – 23,22 mmol / l versus 6,00 mmol / l (p <0,01). The incidence of lethal disease was statistically significantly higher in patients with a total protein level of less than 52 g / l 5,96 times (RR = 5,96, 95% CI 1,32 – 26,89), glucose more than 11 mmol / l – 7,00 times (OR = 7,00, 95% CI 1,25 – 39,15), urea more than 20 mmol / l – 7,05 times (RR = 7,05, 95% CI 2,00 – 24,85).

Conclusion. Routine laboratory indicators as the level of total protein, albumin, glucose, sodium and urea, as well as indicators of the blood coagulation system (INR and APTT), can serve as diagnostic and prognostic criteria for the development of sepsis and its outcomes in patients with purulentinflammatory diseases. soft tissue.
s MadCAM-1 as an immunological marker in the «gut liver axis» at patients with chronic hepatitis C and excess body weight
Authors: Zhdanov K. V. , Semenov A. V. , Karyakin S. S. , Kozlov K. V. , Sukachev V. S. , Ostankova Yu. V. , Valutite D. E. , Zueva E. B. , Sidorov R. S. , Saulevich A. V. , Bulan’kov Yu. I. , Lyashenko Yu. I. , Ivanov K. S.
Published: May 2019

Background and aims: to estimate concentration of sMadCAM-1 in peripheral blood at patients with chronic hepatitis C with excess body weight.

Materials and methods: The research included 88 patients (67 men, 21 women 41.4±3.2 years of age) with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) and excess body weight (the index of body mass is³25 kg/m2, and abdominal circumference more than 94 cm in men, and 80 cm in women) with various morfofunktsionalny changes in a liver and a small bowel. From them men there were 67 people, women – 21, middle age was 41.4±3.2 years.

To all the patients complex clinical, biochemical, virologic, morphological trial was carried out. The functional condition of intestines was estimated by identification of a small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) when carrying out the hydrogen respiratory test (HRT) with lactulose and existence of endoscopic signs of inflammation of a mucous membrane of intestines at a fibroezofagogastroduodenoskopiya. The quantitative assessment of a mucosal addressin cell adhesion molecule -1 was carried out by the definition concentration of its soluble form (sMadCAM-1) in a blood plasma by enzyme immunoassay method.

Results: the sMadCAM-1 level of peripheral blood at the patients with excess body weight increased in process of progressing of a stage of chronic hepatitis C (F0 – 349.10 (324.27-373.92) ng/ml; F1/2 – 439.69 (406.43-472.94) ng/ml; F3/4 – 1057.82 (593.38-1522.26) ng/ml; p˂0.05), existence of a syndrome of excess bacterial growth and endoscopic signsof a duodenitis. Besides, patients had its concentration more with the biochemical signs characterizing cytolytic (at ALT˃N: 502.54 (432.04-573.03) ng/ml against 381.04(345.49-416.58) at the ALT normal values), cholestatic (at GGTP˃N: 550.59 (453.31-647.88) ng/ml against 400.86(365.13-436.59) atnormal GGTP, p values 0.05; at ALP N: 572.2 (353.7-790.8) ng/ml against 468.7 (408.5-528.9) ng/ml at normal ALP, p values 0.05) and metabolic syndromes (at glucose of blood, TG, VLDL N: 562.93 (369.59-756.27) ng/ml, 681.15 (387.81-974.49) ng/ml, 809.65(124.04-1495.28) against (438.34(391.36-485.31) ng/ml), (421.69(379.41-463.97) ng/ml), 434.47(389.45-479.48), p values 0.05 at normal values of these indicators respectively).

Conclusion: Progressing of fibrosis and functional disturbances in intestines are interconnected with increase in concentration of MadCAM-1 in blood that allows to consider pathological changes in intestines of various genesis as the accessory factor promoting progressing of СHC at patients with excess body weight. Besides, definition of concentration of sMadCAM-1 in peripheral blood can be used as one of markers of noninvasive diagnostics of a stage of fibrosis at the patients with СHC and excess body weight.
Severe painful lower limbs and refusal of the leg reliance as atypical presentation of Gullain Barre syndrome
Authors: Stojkovic Jasna , Petronic Ivana , Nikolic Dejan , Ducic Sinisa , Vrgoc Goran , Bukva Bojan
Published: May 2019

Introduction. Guillain?Barre syndrome (GBS) is the most common cause of acute flaccid paralysis in healthy infants and children. Acute motor axonal neuropathy (AMAN) is a type of GBS characterized by motor syndrome with no sensory symptoms. Case outline. Authors describe a six-and-a-half year old girl with atypical clinical presentation of AMAN with severe painful lower limbs and refusal of the leg reliance with typical findings on nerves conduction studies. Conclusion. Despite the nerve conduction study findings, atypical forms of AMAN and GBS are possible. Pain symptoms must be taken very seriously and treated careful by the clinicians.
Predisposing factors for frostbite - a ten-year retrospective study
Authors: Jovic Marko , Jeremic Jelena , Jovanovic Ivan , Lazarov Aleksandar , Stojanovic Marina , Jovic Marija , Jovanovic Milan
Published: May 2019

Introduction/Objective. Frostbite is a cold-induced injury of the tissue caused by the freezing of intraand extracellular water, and characterized by thrombosis and ischemic necrosis. Although individual, socioeconomic, and environmental factors are all considered fundamental determinants of human health in general, their role in the occurrence of frostbite remains largely unknown. The aim of this study was to examine the associations among these factors and frostbite for patients in Belgrade, Serbia. Methods. We investigated a total of 24 patients that were hospitalized and treated for frostbites at the Clinic for Burns, Plastic, and Reconstructive surgery, Clinical Center of Serbia, 2008?2017. Results. The majority (88%) of the patients were male, 58% were long-term alcohol consumers, 46% were long-term smokers, and one patient was drug addict. Of the patients, 14 (58%) had no income and depended on government support, 10 (42%) were employed in physical labor or work on the field, and three (13%) of the patients were homeless. Of the 24 frostbite patients identified, deep frostbite accounted for 18 (75%), of whom 17 (70.8%) had an operative outcome. A majority of patients (42%) sustained frostbite when the temperature was in the range of -5?0?C on the date of occurrence. Conclusion. The results of our study showed that individual, social, and environmental factors were important determinants of frostbite. Our results will contribute to existing evidence for risk factors related to frostbite and will allow for comparisons across countries where these factors have been examined.
The math modeling research of constant temperature bath
Authors: Wei Jinling , Yu Xueyong , Wei Yili , Zhang Fan , Wang Shuoping , He Jie
Published: May 2019

This paper studies how the temperature in the bathroom keeps changing when people bathe in the bathtub. The shape, capacity, behavior and body posture of people in the bathroom are considered. In fluid mechanics point of view, we consider the impact of the flow of heat transfer, by the energy differential equations and boundary-layer momentum to establish a set of PDE, and use Laplace operator rewrite it. We use finite difference method, with Taylor series expansion. We use the function value of grid nodes of difference quotient instead of control equation of derivative, and discretize it, and solve the heat conduction equation.
Thermal behavior and kinetics of sulfide concentrates
Authors: Liu Hui , Xiang Chenglang , Hong Rui , Song Yimeng , Jin Kan , Zhu Kai , Yang Chun , Lv Chen
Published: May 2019

Thermal behavior of sulfide concentrates can give rise to many serious problems in its storage and transportation. In order to uncover the thermal behavior of sulfide concentrates, as well as obtain the kinetic parameters, four representative samples were tested using TG-DTG-DSC techniques in the presence of oxygen from 20? to 1000? and with three different heating rates of 5, 10, and 15? per minute. Meanwhile, corresponding activation energies of sulfide concentrates were also determined by the Coats-Redfern method (199.4-234.9 kJmol?1 for Sample 1, 203.6-235.9 kJmol?1 for Sample 2, 234.7-255.6 kJmol?1 for Sample 3, and 199.7-254.9 kJmol?1 for Sample 4). Results indicate that the heating rate is an important factor affecting the thermal behavior of sulfide concentrates. The peak temperature corresponding to the maximum mass loss rate of the ore sample at different heating rates is different and the sulfide concentrates at heating rate of 5? per minute is more prone to spontaneous combustion. Furthermore, this thermodynamic method was demonstrated to be effective for investigating and predicting the thermal behavior of sulfide concentrate and the activation energy index was reasonable for determining its spontaneous combustion tendency.
Construction of visual 3-D fabric reinforced composite thermal performance prediction system
Authors: Wu Shaofei
Published: May 2019

In view of the construction of a visualized 3-D thermal performance prediction system for fabric reinforced composites, the thermal constants analyzer was used to analyze and compare the thermal conductivity of the 3-D fabric reinforced composites by experimental methods, such as fiber volume fraction, internal braiding angle, and different yarn reduction methods and fabric structures. The factors influencing the thermal conductivity of 3-D fabric reinforced composites were studied, and the principle of thermal conductivity was analyzed. The thermal expansion coefficients of 3-D fabric reinforced composites in X- and Y-directions are one order of magnitude smaller than those in Z-directions. When aramid fabric is used as reinforcement, the composites with negative thermal expansion coefficients can be designed. The research results provide the necessary basis for the design, application and theoretical research of the 3-D fabric reinforced composites in heat conduction. Through the research of this paper, it lays a foundation for the process selection, performance design and structure optimization of this kind of material, and promotes the further application of 3-D braided composites.
Study and evaluation of clustering algorithm for solubility and thermodynamic data of glycerol derivatives
Authors: Wu Shaofei
Published: May 2019

The dissolution characteristics of glycerol derivatives in solvents at different temperatures and pressures were studied. The effects of solvent structure on gas absorption capacity and separation selectivity were analyzed. The absorption thermodynamics and kinetics were discussed. The experimental results show that as the temperature increases, the solubility of glycerin derivatives decreases, and the separation selectivity between gases also decreases. At the same temperature, the more carbon atoms of the glycerin derivative, the easier the dissolution process in the ionic liquid. The thermodynamic parameters of each gas do not change much with increasing temperature. At the same time, the spectral clustering algorithm can be used to obtain the characteristics of the global optimal solution, which solves the problem that the traditional hybrid data clustering algorithm is easy to fall into the local optimal solution.
AKTIVITAS ANTIANGIOGENESIS EKSTRAK BERAS HITAM (Oryza sativa L. indica) PADA CHORIOALANTOIC MEMBRANE (CAM) SEBAGAI KANDIDAT ANTIKANKER ANTIANGIOGENESIS ACTIVITY OF BLACK RICE (Oryza sativa L. indica) ON CHORIOALANTOIC MEMBRANE (CAM) AS ANTICANCER CANDIDATE
Authors: Sayekti Fitria Diniah Janah , Taufiq Qurrohman Muhammad
Published: May 2019

AbstrakAngiogenesis memberikan kontribusi pada karsinogenesis atau pertumbuhan sel kanker yang tidak terkendali. Pertumbuhan tumor atau kanker dapat dikontrol melalui penghambatan angiogenesis. Salah satu bahan alam yang berpotensi sebagai bahan pangan fungsional prevensi kanker adalah beras hitam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari dan mengetahui aktivitas antiangiogenesis ekstrak beras hitam (Oryza sativa L. indica) pada  Chorioallantoic Membrane (CAM) sebagai kandidat antikanker. Parameter yang diamati dalam penelitian adalah banyaknya pembuluh darah baru atau respon angiogenesis pada CAM setelah pemberian ekstrak beras hitam dengan konsentrasi masing-masing 20, 25, 50, 60 dan 75 µg/mL. Ekstrak beras hitam menghambat pembentukan pembuluh darah pada CAM. Rata-rata jumlah pembuluh darah pada konsentrasi ekstrak beras hitam 20, 25, 50, 60 dan 75  µg/mL berturut-turut adalah 27,6; 21,0; 3,67; 3,0; 2,0. Pada kontrol dengan larutan NaCl 0,9 %, jumlah rata-rata pembuluh darah adalah adalah 35,33. Kata Kunci : Beras hitam (Oryza sativa L. indica), angiogenesis, antikanker  AbstractAngiogenesis contributes to uncontrolled carcinogenesis or cancer cell growth. Tumor or cancer growth can be controlled through inhibition of angiogenesis. One of the natural ingredients that have the potential as a cancer prevention functional food ingredient is black rice. This study aims to study and determine the antiangiogenesis activity of black rice extract (Oryza sativa L. indica) on the Chorioallantoic Membrane (CAM) as an anticancer candidate. The parameters observed in the study were the number of new blood vessels or the response of angiogenesis to CAM after the administration of black rice extract with a concentration of 20, 25, 50, 60 and 75 µg / mL, respectively. The higher the concentration of black rice extract showed a decrease in the number of blood vessels formed. The average number of blood vessels at concentrations of black rice extract 20, 25, 50, 60 and 75 µg / mL were 27.6; 21.0; 3.67; 3.0; 2.0. In the control with 0.9% NaCl solution, the average number of blood vessels was 35.33. Keywords: Black rice ( Oryza sativa L. indica), angiogenesis, anticancer
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN MENULIS KARANGAN DESKRIPSI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA GAMBAR
Authors: Idarliati Idarliati
Published: May 2019

The aim of this research was to find out the improvement of writing essay writing skills that were applied through the image media to the fifth-grade students of SDN 09 Mattekko kec. Bara City of Palopo. This study uses a quantitative and qualitative approach with a type of Classroom Action Research (CAR) designed through three cycles. The subject of the research was Mattekko 09 Elementary School Elementary School students, amounting to 24 students. Data collection techniques used are observation, documentation, and tests. Data obtained were analyzed using a descriptive statistical formula (percentage) to describe descriptively the results of the study. Furthermore, to discuss and explain the results of research that are qualitative descriptive, the data reduction analysis, data presentation, and conclusion drawing techniques are used. The results found that the pre-cycle stage, the average value of students was 58.54 with classical learning completeness of 20.5%. After learning to apply the picture media, in the first cycle, the average value was 67.70 with the classical completeness was 58.33%. Furthermore, in the second cycle, the average value was 74.58 with 79.16% classical learning completeness. Then, continued in the third cycle the average value is 81.45 with classical learning completeness is 95.83%. Thus, the skill of writing essays in the description of grade V students of SDN 09 Mattekko by applying picture media starting from the first cycle to the third cycle shows effective results. Therefore, the image media needs to be used as a reference by the teacher in learning to write essays in elementary schools, especially SDN 09 Mattekko, Palopo city.
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN MEMBACA MELALUI STRATEGI KNOW WANT TO LEARN (KWL)
Authors: Karmilasari Karmilasari
Published: May 2019

The aim of this research is to apply Know Want to Learn strategy to improve reading skill in second grade students of SDN 245 Temboe. This research is a type of Classroom Action Research (PTK) conducted in collaboration with teachers through the use of Hopkins model consisting of 4 stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects of the study were the students of class II SDN 245 Temboe which amounted to 19 students. The data collection technique used is by observation, test and documentation. The research data obtained is analyzed by using statistical formula (percentage) to express descriptively the research result. Furthermore, to discuss and explain the results of research that is quantitative descriptive then used data analysis techniques by reduction, presentation and drawing conclusions. With the implementation of Know Want to Learn (KWL) strategy can improve reading skill in second grade students of SDN 245 Temboe, the improvement is proved by the increasing of average score of students reaching Minimum Exhaustiveness Criteria (KKM) and number of students on pre-action test reaching KKM amounted to 26.31% with an average score of 59, in the first cycle the number of students who reached the KKM of 47.36% with an average score of 66, and in the second cycle the number of students who reached the KKM of 94.73% 85. Thus, the reading skill in class II SDN 245 Temboe by applying the Know Want to Learn strategy (KWL) conducted from the first cycle to the second cycle shows significant results.
PENINGKATAN MOTIVASI DAN HASIL BELAJAR IPA MELALUI PENERAPAN MODEL SCRAMBLE
Authors: Zainudin Nur Azizah
Published: May 2019

This study aims to improve the motivation and learning outcomes of science students of class IIIb SDN 24 Temmalebba by applying a model of scramble learning on the material classification of plants based on the seeds. This research is PTK, designed through three cycles. Subjects were 39 students. Data collection techniques are observation, documentation, interviews, and tests. The research data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistical formula to express descriptively the research result. Furthermore, to explain the results of descriptive quantitative research, used reduction analysis techniques, presentation, and conclusions. From the results of the study found that in the pre cycle, the percentage of student motivation 47.86% with the average value of students is 60, classical completeness 51.28%. After applying the scramble model, the first cycle of student motivation percentage is 62,67%, student average 70,1, 62,58% classical mastery. Furthermore, cycle II percentage of student motivation 68,10% with average value of student is 85,38, classical mastery 82,35%. Then, in the third cycle, the percentage of students' motivation reaches 78.43%, the average score of students is 88.94, 100% classical mastery. Thus, the motivation and learning outcomes of science in class III SDN Temmalebba by applying the scramble model performed on the I-III cycle showed an increase.
MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN OPERASI HITUNG PENJUMLAHAN DAN PENGURANGAN BILANGAN BULAT MELALUI MEDIA KARTU BILANGAN PADA KELAS V DI SDN 24 TEMMALEBBA KEC. BARA KOTA PALOPO
Authors: Saputri Juli Pratama
Published: May 2019

The study aims to 1) Knowing whether the use of number card media can inprove students’ ability on the subject matter of counting and reducting analysis of 5th grade integers at SDN 24 Temmalebba. 2) To know the improvement of students’ ability on material count arithmetic operation and reduction of integer through media of number card in class V/A at SDN 24 Temmalebba. This research is a classroom action research conducted in class V/A. Data collection tecnique which in conducted observation method, documentation, interview and test. Data analysis conducted in this research is decriptive analysis that is data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. The results of this research indicate that: 1) By using the number card media, the students’ ability on the learning of the counting operation of the sum and reduction of the integers of grade students can increase. 2) Improvement of students’ ability test result on learning of sum and integer counting operation every cycle has increased, it can be seen from the average of student’s learning result that is less categorized prasiklus less that average value equal to 52 or klasikal equal to 14,29%, in te first cycle is categorized enough from the average value of 62,3 or by classically 42,86%and on cycle 2 is categorized very well from the average value of 83 or by classical 88,57%. Therefore the number card media need to be used as a reference by the teacher in the activity of calculating the operation of counting and the reduction of integers in primary school..
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN BERBICARA BAHASA INDONESIA MELALUI PENERAPAN METODE DEBAT PADA SISWA KELAS V SDN 09 MATTEKKO KECEMATAN BARA KOTA PALOPO
Authors: Zainuddin Ni’ma
Published: May 2019

The research by using the method of debate aims to improve speaking skill on the students of grade V SDN 09 mattekko. This type of research is classroom action research (CAR). The subjects were teachers and students of class V SDN 09 Mattekko Kecamatan Bara Palopo city which amounted to 24, 10 men and 14 women. Research kurt lewin model has four stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data collection using objective test method, that is by measuring students' speaking skills and observation method using observation sheet which aims to observe student activity and guidance. Qualitative and quantitative approaches are used to analyze collected data. From the research result of debate method can improve speech skill of class V student SDN 09 Mattekko. This is addressed by an increase in the average value. The number of students reaching the minimum criterion score (MCS) on the preeclosure test is 29.17%, the first cycle is 58.33%, and the second cycle is 95.83%. While the average value of pratindakan 63.75, 68,09 cycle I, and cycle II 77.33. Success in this process can be seen from the liveliness and enthusiasm of students in following the process of learning activities, in this case, students have dared to issue ideas and respond to any existing answers and questions from opposing groups. Keywords:
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN BERBICARA MELALUI PENGGUNAAN MODEL EXAMPLE NON EXAMPLE PADA SISWA KELAS V DI SDN 24 TEMMALEBBA KECAMATAN BARA KOTA PALOPO
Authors: Fitriani Mirna
Published: May 2019

Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian tindakan kelas. Bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara siswa pada proses pembelajaran dengan  menggunakan media gambar yang ada pada lingkungan siswa sehingga mudah untuk berbicara. Pelaksanaan penelitian ini dilakukan 2 siklus, setiap sisklus berlangsung selama dua kali pertemuan. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas V di SDN 24 Temmalebba Kecamatan Bara Kota Palopo, yang berjumlah 35 siswa terdiri dari 19 orang laki-laki dan 16 orang perempuan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini yaitu wawancara, tes dan pengamatan. Penelitian ini dapat menggunakan sebuah teknik analisis data secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Data kualitatif kemudian dianalisis menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif kualitatif, yaitu cara teknik pengolahan data dengan cara mendeskripsikan hasil data kualitatif meliputi hasil observasi dan catatan dilapangan. Sedangkan data kuantitatif  dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik statistik dalam bentuk perhitungan rata-rata (mean). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa nilai rata-rata keterampilan berbicara siswa meningkat pada tiap siklusnya. Pada prasikls yang nilai rata-ratanya 2,13,meningkat pada siklus I yang nilai rata-ratanya 3,04, dan semakin meningkat pada siklus II yang nilai rata-ratanya 3,77. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu dengan menggunaan model example non example maka keterampilan berbicara siswa kelas V di SDN 24 Temmalebba Kec.Bara Kota Palopo dapat meningkat.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN MEMBACA PERMULAAN BAHASA INDONESIA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA BIG BOOK PADA PESERTA DIDIK KELAS I SDN 24 TEMMALEBBA KOTA PALOPO
Authors: Misrawati Misrawati
Published: May 2019

This research aims to determine the improvement of beginning skill through big book media on the students of class I SDN 24 Temmalebba Palopo city. This research uses the qualitative and quantitative approach with Classroom Action Research (PTK) which is designed through two cycles. Research subjects, students of SDN 24 Temmalebba class I which amounted to 28 students. Data collection techniques used, namely observation, documentation, and tests. The research data obtained were analyzed by using descriptive statistic formula (percentage) to express descriptively the research result. Furthermore, to discuss and explain the results of research that is quantitative descriptive then used the technique of data reduction analysis, data presentation, and drawing a conclusion. The research results found that in precycle stage, with the average value of reading skill beginning is 51,5 with mastery learning classical 25%. After implementing the learning by applying the big book media, in the first cycle, the average score of reading skill is 66.71 students with 57.14% classical learning completeness. Furthermore, in cycle II with the average score of simple writing skill is 75.21 with 89.28% classical learning completeness. Thus, the initial reading skill in class I SDN 24 Temmalebba Palopo City by applying the big book media conducted from the first cycle to the 2 show significant results. Therefore, the big book media needs to be referenced by the teacher in the activity.
Long-term patient satisfaction with implanted device remote monitoring: a comparison among different systems
Authors: Artico Jessica , Zecchin Massimo , Zorzin Fantasia Anna , Skerl Giulia , Ortis Benedetta , Franco Stefania , Albani Stefano , Barbati Giulia , Cristallini Jacopo , Cannata’ Antonio , Sinagra Gianfranco
Published: May 2019

Aims

Remote monitoring is an effective strategy to improve patients’ outcomes and reduce hospitalization in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices. However, data on patients’ satisfaction are scarce. The aim of the current study was to assess patients’ satisfaction, ease of use and impact on daily activities of the remote monitoring and to investigate whether there are differences among different devices and different manufacturers.

Methods

A modified Home Monitoring Acceptance and Satisfaction Questionnaire telephone survey on the perceived quality of the different systems was performed with all patients followed with remote monitoring for at least 3 months.

Results

Among 604 patients with remote monitoring screened by telephone, 466 patients (77%) answered the questionnaire [142 patients (30.5%) had a pacemaker, 317 patients (68%) had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, and seven patients (1.5%) had an implantable loop recorder]. Ninety-seven percent of patients were satisfied by the remote monitoring system during the entire follow-up and found it easy to use. Similarly, 85% of patients did not experience any restriction in daily activities, and for 99% of patients it did not affect their privacy. Importantly, for the vast majority of patients, remote monitoring gave a great (56.7%) or moderate (33.4%) sense of security.

Conclusion

Daily impact of cardiac implantable electronic devices still remains a challenging issue for caregivers. The introduction of remote monitoring allowed closer follow-up and improved outcomes. Our results highlighted patients’ satisfaction, who also felt safer, with the remote monitoring, its ease of use, and the absence of any disturbances in patients’ everyday activities or in their privacy.
A Coupled Insulin and Meal Effect Neuro-Fuzzy Model for The Prediction of Blood Glucose Level in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.
Authors: Orieke N. O. , Asaolu O.S. , Fashanu T. A. , Fasanmade O. A.
Published: May 2019

Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder that affects the ability of the human body to properly utilize and regulate glucose. It is pervasive world-wide yet tenuous and costly to manage. Diabetes Mellitus is also difficult to model because it is nonlinear, dynamic and laden with mostly patient specific uncertainties. A neuro-fuzzy model for the prediction of blood glucose level in Type 1 diabetic patients using coupled insulin and meal effects is developed. This study establishes that the necessary and sufficient conditions to predict blood glucose level in a Type 1 diabetes mellitus patient are: knowledge of the patient’s insulin effects and meal effects under diverse metabolic scenarios and the transparent coupling of the insulin and meal effects. The neuro-fuzzy models were trained with data collected from a single Type 1 diabetic patient covering a period of two months. Clarke’s Error Grid Analysis (CEGA) of the model shows that 87.5% of the predictions fall into region A, while the remaining 12.5% of the predictions fall into region B within a four (4) hour prediction window. The model reveals significant variation in insulin and glucose responses as the Body Mass Index (BMI) of the patient changes.
Escherichia coli as Possible Agents of Spread of Multidrug Resistance in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Authors: Otokunefor Kome , Osogho Victor Ogechi , Nwankwo Chijindu Precious
Published: May 2019

Multidrug resistance (MDR) continues to be a growing global issue. The problem of MDR is fuelled in part by the spread of the genes encoding resistance horizontally which is linked particularly to conjugation involving plasmids. Studies have demonstrated the presence of plasmids in drug resistant isolates, few have shown a link between these plasmids and drug resistance via plasmid curing especially in our locale. This study set out to explore this link in Escherichia coli isolates from Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Plasmid curing was done on a selection of clinical and non-clinical bacteria using acridine orange and antibiotic susceptibility testing carried out on both cured and uncured variants. Data generated was analysed to ascertain the multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) index and MDR of each isolate. Data was then compared to ascertain effects of plasmid curing on antibiotic resistance of the isolates. Results revealed a decrease in resistance to 7 of 8 antibiotics following plasmid curing. The highest change was noted in ceftazidime (40%), followed by ofloxacin (26.7%). Plasmid curing caused a shift in MAR index values of isolates from higher to lower indices. At MAR index values of ≤0.25 occurrence increased from 5% to 36.7% while at MAR index values ≥0.75, occurrence reduced from 29.9% to 10.0%. A reduction in the degree of MDR was noted (from 55% to 36.7%). Strikingly, the reduction in MDR level of non-clinical isolates was 30% as opposed to 3.4% in the clinical isolates. This study shows a link between plasmids and antibiotic resistance. For the non-clinical isolates, the high-level link between MDR and plasmid carriage could indicate a higher use of antimicrobials in non-clinical rather than clinical settings. Additionally, it could be an indicator for a higher risk of the transfer of MDR determinants from non-clinical sources to human populations in our locale.
Effects of recreational activity on Acorn Barnacle (Tetraclita squamosa rufotincta) in the Red Sea
Authors: Yosef Reuven , Polyakov Elena , Ben Harush Noyah , Zduniak Piotr
Published: May 2019

Environmental recreation is a fast growing industry. However, in many cases the consequences for the environment are ignored. Eilat is just such a case wherein tourism is the mainstay of the city and the Red Sea is the main attraction. Most areas are developed specifically for enhancing tourism and one of the most benign of creatures, that sits permanently on rocks and seashores, is trodden upon regularly is the Acorn Barnacle (Tetraclita squamosa rufotincta). We surveyed 10 sites with the same area for the number of barnacles that were live, dead or deserted. We compared between areas frequented by recreationists, and from which, they were denied access. We found a significantly greater number of individuals, live barnacles, and fewer deserted barnacles in the restricted areas. We conclude that the Acorn Barnacles in the undisturbed areas had significantly greater probability of survival and longevity compared to those exposed to anthropogenic activity.
Bilinear Operators on Normed Linear Spaces
Authors: Nakasho Kazuhisa
Published: May 2019

The main aim of this article is proving properties of bilinear operators on normed linear spaces formalized by means of Mizar [1]. In the first two chapters, algebraic structures [3] of bilinear operators on linear spaces are discussed. Especially, the space of bounded bilinear operators on normed linear spaces is developed here. In the third chapter, it is remarked that the algebraic structure of bounded bilinear operators to a certain Banach space also constitutes a Banach space.

In the last chapter, the correspondence between the space of bilinear operators and the space of composition of linear opearators is shown. We referred to [4], [11], [2], [7] and [8] in this formalization.
Cross-Ratio in Real Vector Space
Authors: Coghetto Roland
Published: May 2019

Using Mizar [1], in the context of a real vector space, we introduce the concept of affine ratio of three aligned points (see [5]).

It is also equivalent to the notion of “Mesure algèbrique”1, to the opposite of the notion of Teilverhältnis2 or to the opposite of the ordered length-ratio [9].

In the second part, we introduce the classic notion of “cross-ratio” of 4 points aligned in a real vector space.

Finally, we show that if the real vector space is the real line, the notion corresponds to the classical notion3 [9]:

The cross-ratio of a quadruple of distinct points on the real line with coordinates x
1, x
2, x
3, x
4 is given by:

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3

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x

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$$({x_1},{x_2};{x_3},{x_4}) = {{{x_3} - {x_1}} \over {{x_3} - {x_2}}}.{{{x_4} - {x_2}} \over {{x_4} - {x_1}}}$$

In the Mizar Mathematical Library, the vector spaces were first defined by Kusak, Leonczuk and Muzalewski in the article [6], while the actual real vector space was defined by Trybulec [10] and the complex vector space was defined by Endou [4]. Nakasho and Shidama have developed a solution to explore the notions introduced by different authors4 [7]. The definitions can be directly linked in the HTMLized version of the Mizar library5.

The study of the cross-ratio will continue within the framework of the Klein- Beltrami model [2], [3]. For a generalized cross-ratio, see Papadopoulos [8].
Structural, optical, thermal, dielectric and mechanical studies of a new organic NLO material: L-isoleucinium p-toluenesulfonate monohydrate (LIPT)
Authors: Suresh M. , Asath Bahadur S. , Athimoolam S.
Published: May 2019

In the present work, a new organic second order NLO material: L-isoleucinium p-toluenesulfonate monohydrate (LIPT) is synthesized and reported for the first time. The LIPT is crystallized in a non-centrosymmetric monoclinic space group P21. Structural and hydrogen bond nature of the compound is analyzed using single crystal X-ray diffraction studies. The crystal exhibits very good optical properties such as wide optical transparency in the region of 210 nm to 1100 nm and the ultraviolet wavelength emission (λ = 283 nm). The second harmonic generation efficiency is found to be 1.7 times the standard KDP. Good thermal, mechanical properties and low dielectric constant at high frequency range show that the material may be a potential candidate for optoelectronic applications.
An Investigation of Direct Torque Control and Hysteresis Current Vector Control for Motion Control Synchronous Reluctance Motor Applications
Authors: Vajsz Tibor , Számel László , Handler Árpád
Published: May 2019

Synchronous reluctance motor drives are one of the most attractive alternatives of permanent magnet synchronous motor drives and induction motor drives in the field of conventional industrial and household applications. This tendency is expected to be continued in the case of motion control applications as well. This article investigates two torque-control algorithms that are possible candidates for motion control synchronous reluctance motor applications. The examined torque-control algorithms are direct torque control (DTC) and hysteresis current vector control (HCVC).
The Impact of the 2008-2009 Global Crisis on Entrepreneurial Aspirations and Attitudes
Authors: Kaya Halil Dincer
Published: May 2019

We examine the impact of the Global Crisis on entrepreneurial aspirations and entrepreneurial attitudes. We focus on three aspiration variables (Growth Expectation early-stage Entrepreneurial Activity, New Product early-stage Entrepreneurial Activity, and International Orientation early-stage Entrepreneurial Activity), and eight attitude variables (Entrepreneurial Intention, Entrepreneurship as Desirable Career Choice, Fear of Failure Rate, High Status Successful Entrepreneurship, Know Startup Entrepreneur Rate, Media Attention for Entrepreneurship, Perceived Capabilities, and Perceived Opportunities). Our results show that, two of the attitude variables have changed significantly three years after the crisis. Entrepreneurial Intention is significantly higher in 2011 (i.e. three years after the crisis started) when compared to 2008, and Know Startup Entrepreneur Rate is significantly lower in 2011 when compared to 2008. On the other hand, we find no significant change in any of the aspiration variables.
Clashing Perspectives on Sustainable Development
Authors: Panţa Nancy Diana
Published: May 2019

We live in a world characterised by speed owing mainly to technology. Everything happens at a faster pace, from the way production and consumption takes place to the way the environment is degrading. Henceforth, sustainable development appeared in response to these consequences. However, considering that we are discussing the topic of sustainable development for over three decades now, it is probably time to bring it forward in another way and try to better understand it through opposing perspectives. Therefore, the present paper explores differing views on the discussed topic, and analyses sustainable development in relation to other similar terms, trying to provide a clear meaning of the concept. More, it looks to provide a own interpretation of sustainable development, and intends to bring forward some of the most popular and disputing models surrounding it.
Corporate Communication in Social Media with the Use of Linkedin
Authors: Lipińska Monika
Published: May 2019

The article presents the use of social media in the corporate communication processes be-tween the company and the internal and external environment and the role that the relatively newsocial network LinkedIn plays in this act of communication. Secondary data analysis, with the subjectliterature and available research as the source of information, allowed to draw conclusions about thegrowing importance of social media in corporate communication and the significant role that Linke-dIn fulfills in the act of communication with the stakeholders. It seems that along with the growth ofcommunication needs, companies are constantly looking for new, integrated channels of communi-cation with stakeholders, and recently their activities have moved to social media, where Facebookis the leader. Other social media, mainly LinkedIn, are overlooked, which may result in less effectivecorporate communication in social media by the companies.
Hazard Prophylaxis and Behavioural Addictions of Children and Teenagers on the Example of Conducted Public Duties “Teenagers and Children – Safe in the Web Since Today” Carried Out by the Training and Therapeutic Centre Self
Authors: Południak Sabina
Published: May 2019

The aim of this thesis is to present the threats arising from the Internet usage, with the spe-cial account of behavioural addictions of young people. The second aim is to introduce proactiveactivities which have been implemented to schools in the Podkarpacie region since 2016 within thescope of public duties “Teenagers and children – safe in the Web since today” (“Młodzież i dzieci – oddziś bezpieczni w sieci,”) being carried out by the Training and Therapeutic Centre SELF due to theresources of the National Health Programme during 2016-2020.
Media Monitoring as an Element of Strategic Business Management
Authors: Fill Monika , Fill Tomasz
Published: May 2019

Analysis of information published in the media is an important tool. Information that is col -lected and properly aggregated contributes to the assessment of companies’ projects and allows toobserve and to evaluate changes occurring in the environment. This article discusses benefits thatcompanies can achieve through professional media monitoring and its products using a practicalexample. The article presents the company’s media findings scope for 2017-2018 and conclusionsthat can be drawn in the context of recommendations for long-term decisions.
Virtual Reality. Now.
Authors: Bis Łukasz
Published: May 2019

The purpose of this article is to introduce and rank information related to virtual reality as anew media phenomenon. In principle, in the Polish nomenclature, the term is so new that it is oftenconfused, incomprehensible. This, in turn, translates into misunderstanding and the lack of the useof this communication channel.The article is a review of literature. In the first part concepts such as augmented reality, aug-mented virtuality, mixed reality, virtual reality, and immersion will be explained. A short historical out-line of the virtual reality will also be shown. Then - in the next part of the article - the author comparesthis communication channel with well-known, such as the Internet, television, radio. Next the authorwill determine what are the fields of application of this communication channel and its condition.
Evaluation of a Pharmacist-Based Intervention to Reduce Readmissions in Geriatric High-Utilizer Patients: A Pilot Study
Authors: Turbow Sara , Shah Kruti , Penziner Katherine , Knauss Michael
Published: May 2019

Purpose: The goal of this study was to determine if a pharmacist-led intervention to improve medication safety at hospital discharge reduced the number of hospital readmissions among geriatric high-utilizer patients. This study is the first to test a pharmacist-based intervention in a high-utilizer population.

Methods: This was a quasi-experimental pilot study done at a safety-net hospital in the southeastern US. Fifty-seven patients 65 years old and older who were in the 95th percentile for number of hospital admissions in a year were included. On the day of discharge, one of the study pharmacists reviewed the discharge medication list and calculated the Medication Appropriateness Index (MAI) for each medication and reviewed for Beers Criteria. Any medication identified as potentially high-risk or inappropriate was flagged by the pharmacist and discussed with the team. The primary outcome was the number of admissions in the year following the intervention in the intervention group versus the control group.

Results: There were no statistically significant differences in the number of admissions, the MAI scores, or the number of medications meeting Beers Criteria between the two groups.

Conclusion: Although this study did not demonstrate a decrease in hospital admissions, it shows that pharmacist review of medications at discharge can identify potentially unnecessary medications that could lead to confusion or adverse events. Further research is necessary to identify interventions to prevent readmissions in this high-risk population.

 

Article Type: Original Research