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Conflict of Interest Disclosure in a Top-Tier Portuguese Medical Journal
Authors: Fonseca Nuno Moreira
Published: October 2017

Introduction: Scientific medical publications are considered to be a source of unbiased and independent information. Authors are required to disclose relationships with the pharmaceutical industry for transparency purposes. The aim of this work was to assess conflict of interest disclosure in a Portuguese top-tier medical journal by comparing authors’ self-reported conflicts of interest with payments listed in the official database of Portuguese Ministry of Health.Material and Methods: All articles published in the Portuguese Journal of Cardiology from December 2015 to May 2016 were reviewed. Articles based on clinical images, with authors affiliated to foreign institutions, editorials, letters to the editor, or submitted before January 1st 2015 were excluded. Authors were categorized on concordance between self-reported disclosures and payments listed in the database. Authors who authored multiple articles were counted as new authors, since each paper offered a new opportunity for financial disclosure.Results: Of the 155 authors surveyed, 82 (53%) were in perfect concordance with the sunshine database, while 73 authors (47%) had one or more undisclosed payments. Undisclosed payments totaled over € 210 000. Four (17%) articles mentioned a conflict of interest, 24 articles (96%) had at least one author with undisclosed payments.Discussion: None of the payments listed in the database was acknowledged in self-reported conflicts of interest. This might indicate that authors do not consider their financial relationships with the industry to be relevant.Conclusion: The lack of concordance between self-reported conflicts of interest and payments found in the database raises concerns about incomplete disclosure.
MAMMAPRINT: UMA ÁNALISE SOBRE A MODERNA FERRAMENTA DE AUXÍLIO NO TRATAMENTO DO CÂNCER DE MAMA
Authors: Matos Wanessa Lobo , Bachiega Maycon Willian , Sena Mariana Diniz Prado , Guedes Virgílio Ribeiro
Published: October 2017

INTRODUÇÃO: O câncer de mama é o segundo mais comum entre as mulheres, podendo ter uma evolução rápida e fatal. Nesse contexto, as novidades em tratamento e prognóstico estão cada vez mais em voga, mostrando-se eficientes, como é o caso do MammaPrint. Este teste diagnóstico, que mede a expressão dos 70 genes, analisa uma série de aspectos universais da biologia do tumor de mama e estabelece o seu risco de recidiva a fim de melhor indicar terapias adjuvantes ou neoadjuvante no tratamento do câncer de mama. OBJETIVO: Buscou-se fazer uma revisão das atualizações sobre o MammaPrint. METODOLOGIA: Trata-se de um artigo de revisão cujo estudo foi feito a partir de artigos encontrados através dos descritores “mammaprint”, ”70-gene signature” e “câncer de mama” nos seguintes bases de dados: Pubmed e Lilacs. Após a leitura dos títulos, foram selecionados 30 artigos, sendo que 12 fizeram parte do trabalho. CONCLUSÃO: O MammaPrint mostrou ser uma ferramenta eficaz na avaliação de prognóstico para pacientes com câncer de mama. Porém, por se tratar de uma tecnologia nova, necessita de mais estudos para corroborar sua eficácia, aumentar sua credibilidade na área médica e seu acesso à população.Palavras-chave: Câncer de mama. MammaPrint. Assinatura dos 70 genes. Plataforma gênica.

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Introduction: Breast cancer is the second most common among women and may have a rapid and fatal outcome. In this context, the novelties in treatment and prognosis are increasingly in vogue, proving to beefficient, as is the case of MammaPrint. This diagnostic test that measures the expression of the 70 genes analyzes a number of universal aspects of breast tumor biology and establishes the risk of tumor recurrence in order to better indicate adjuvant orn eoadjuvant therapies in thetreatment of breast cancer. Objective: We sought to review MammaPrint updates. Methods: This is a review article Whose study was based on articles found through the descriptors "mammaprint", "70-gene signature" and "breast cancer" in the following data bases: Pubmed and Lilacs. After reading the titles, 30 articles were selected and of these 12 were part of the work. Conclusion: MammaPrint has been shown to be na effective tool in the prognostic evaluation of breast cancer patients. However, because it is a new technology, it needs more studies to corroborate its effectiveness, increase its credibility in the medical areaand its Access to the population.Keywords: Breast cancer. MammaPrint. 70-gene signature. Gene platform.
DIAGNÓSTICO CLÍNICO E LABORATORIAL DO LÚPUS ERITEMATOSO SISTÊMICO
Authors: Rodrigues Douglas Dantas , Do Nascimento Ellem Coelho , Carvalho Laine Lima , Silva Rodrigo Soares
Published: October 2017

O Lúpus eritematoso sistêmico é uma doença de cunho autoimune e multissistêmica que consiste na inflamação crônica de vários órgãos do indivíduo afetado. A sua etiologia ainda é desconhecida, mas acredita-se que fatores genéticos e certos fatores ambientais estão relacionados com prevalência da doença. Por apresentar sintomas muito parecidos com outras patologias, o diagnóstico do Lúpus eritematoso sistêmico é complicado e requer a combinação de parâmetros clínicos e teste laboratoriais que buscam a presença de certos anticorpos característicos tais como FAN, anticorpos anti-DNA e anticorpos anti-SM. Esse estudo tem como objetivo relatar os principais métodos de diagnóstico clínicos e laboratoriais do Lúpus.Palavras-chave: Diagnóstico do lúpus. Fisiopatologia do lúpus. Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico.

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Systemic lupus erythematosus is a multisystem autoimmune disease that consists of chronic inflammation of various organs of the patient. The etiology is unknown but it is thought that certain genetic and environmental factors are related to prevalence of the disease. To present very similar symptoms with other conditions, the diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is complicated and requires a combination of clinical and laboratory testing to seek the presence of certain characteristic antibodies such as FAN, anti-DNA antibodies and anti-SM antibodies. This study aims to report the main methods of clinical and laboratory diagnosis of lupus.                                     Keywords: Lupus diagnosis. Lupus physiopathology. Systemic lupus erythematosus.
ESQUISTOSSOMOSE NA REGIÃO NORTE DO BRASIL
Authors: Rodrigues Junior Carlos Alberto , Dias Fellipe Camargo Ferreira , Rosa Roniel Thalles Almeida da Silva , Cardoso Cerize Rodrigues Lima , Veloso Fernanda Paula Fernandes dos Santos , Mariano Sandra Maria Botelho , Figueiredo Benta Natânia Silva
Published: October 2017

A esquistossomose, causada pelo helminto Schistosoma mansoni, é uma doença endêmica no Brasil, apresentando-se como sério problema de saúde pública. Entretanto, apesar da relevância da doença poucos são os estudos sobre a mesma na região Norte do Brasil. Assim, o presente estudo teve por objetivo avaliar as características epidemiológicas da esquistossomose na região entre 2012 e 2015. Foi realizado um estudo transversal das informações coletados no banco de dados oficial do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN), do Ministério da Saúde. Nesse período, foi observada uma tendência no crescimento de casos notificados na região, sendo que 65,09% foram observados em indivíduos do sexo masculino e 34,91% do sexo feminino, 71,60% de raça parda, 17,16% de raça branca, 71,01% foram moradores de zona urbana e 26,63% de zona rural. Além disso, mais da metade da população estudada tinha entre 20 e 59 anos. De acordo com estudos já publicados, há uma tendência de aumento na incidência de infecção humana pelo Schistossoma sp. Essa perspectiva de crescimento de casos notificados pode ser observada nos dados encontrados por este estudo, dados relevantes por fornecer informações para construção de políticas de controle e prevenção.    Palavras-chave: Doenças Negligenciadas; Esquistossomose mansônica; Região Norte do Brasil.

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Schistosomiasis is an endemic disease in Brazil. It is caused by the worm Schistosoma mansoni, presenting itself as a serious public health problem. However, despite the relevance of the disease, there are few studies about the disease in the northern region of Brazil, so the present study aimed to evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of schistosomiasis in the region between 2012 and 2015. A cross-sectional study of the information collected in the bank of the national health information system, of the Ministry of Health. During this period, there was a trend in the growth of reported cases in the region, with 65,09% observed in males and 34, 91% of the female sex, 71,60% of the brown race, 17,16% of the white race, 71,01% were urban dwellers and 26,63% were rural. In addition, the majority of the population studied was between 20 and 59 years old. According to previously published studies, there is a trend of increasing incidence of human infection by Schistosoma sp. This perspective of growth of reported cases can be observed in the data found by this study, relevant data for providing information for the construction of control and prevention policies.                                    Keywords: Neglected disease; Esquistossomose mansônica; Northern Brazil.
INDUÇÃO DE PARTO VAGINAL EM PACIENTE COM CESARIANA ANTERIOR
Authors: De Miranda Ridelson Alves da Costa , Prado Sena Mariana Diniz , Da Costa Larissa Machado , Moraes Fábio Roberto Ruiz De Rodrigues
Published: October 2017

O Brasil possui números alarmantes de cesarianas. Em 2009, a cesariana chegou a corresponder a mais da metade do número de partos realizados no país - realidade que se revela bastante além do preconizado pela OMS e pela Sociedade Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia.  Em contrapartida, existe atualmente a popularização do conceito de humanização do parto e maior valorização do parto normal. Diante dessa realidade, muitas gestantes que tiveram filho por meio de parto cesáreo, agora desejam o parto vaginal. Contudo, até pouco tempo, a literatura desencorajava a indução de parto normal em pacientes com cicatriz uterina prévia, pelo maior risco de ruptura uterina. Entretanto, estudos mais recentes têm mostrado que, em locais adequados, a indução do parto vaginal após cesárea é uma opção aceitável para mulheres, sem apresentar contraindicações, e é uma conduta obstétrica recomendável. No presente relato, os autores descrevem um caso de indução de parto vaginal em gestante com histórico de cesariana prévia.Palavras-chave: Indução de Parto, Parto Iterativo, Parto Vaginal Pós-Cesárea, Gestação de Alto risco, Misoprostol.

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Brazil has alarming numbers of caesarean births. In 2009, the cesarean surgery corresponded to more than half of the number of births performed in the country - a reality that goes far beyond what was recommended by the OMS and the Brazilian Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics. In contrast, there is currently popularization of the concept of humanization of childbirth and greater appreciation of normal childbirth. Faced with this reality, many pregnant women who had a child through caesarean delivery now desire vaginal delivery. However, until recently, the literature discouraged the induction of normal delivery in patients with previous uterine scarring, due to the higher risk of uterine rupture. However, more recent studies have shown that induction of vaginal delivery after cesarean section is an acceptable option for women, without contraindications, and is a recommended obstetric behavior. In the present report, the authors describe a case of induction of vaginal delivery in pregnant women with a previous cesarean history.                                         Keywords: Childbirth Induction; Vaginal Birth after Cesarean; High Risk Pregnancy.
Nuevos ingredientes en fórmulas infantiles. Beneficios sanitarios y funcionales
Authors: De Almagro García M. Cristina
Published: October 2017

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4as Jornadas UCM-ASEN “Beneficios sanitarios y funcionales de la mejora nutricional”. Madrid, martes 21 de febrero – miércoles 22 de febrero de 2017
Authors: Ortega Anta Rosa Mª
Published: October 2017

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Teknologi Pengemasan Entres Selama Distribusi untuk Mempertahankan Daya Tumbuh Setek Kopi Robusta
Authors: Supriadi Handi , Rokhmah Dewi Nur , Saefudin Saefudin
Published: October 2017

The distance between the location of cuttings nursery and scions garden of Robusta coffee is considered as the main obstacle of cuttings viability during distribution period. One alternative to solve the problem is the utilization of packaging to keep the moisture of scions and viability of Robusta coffee cuttings. This study aimed to investigate the packaging technique of scions during the distribution period to maintain the viability. The experiment was conducted in the Integrated Laboratory and Pakuwon Experimental Station, Indonesian Industrial and Beverage Crops Research Institute (IIBCRI), Sukabumi, from January to December 2015. The study used a split plot in time design with 5 replications. The main plot was the distribution periods of scion (7 and 10 days), while the subplot consisted of 3 types of packaging (plastic, paper, and sawdust), and all treatments of packaging type were added with polyacrylamide superabsorbent polymer. Variables observed were the water content; cuttings viability; weight of dry leaves and number of leaves; number, length, volume, and weight of dry roots; auxin and carbohydrate contents at two months after sowing. In addition, the economic effects of packaging types were analyzed. The results showed that the distribution periods of 7 and 10 days were able to maintain the viability of the Robusta coffee cuttings of 55.63%–64.01%. The recommended packaging type is plastic + superabsorbent polyacrylamide polymer for its low cost and the lightest.
Keefektifan Pembenah Tanah, Pemupukan, dan Mikoriza untuk Pertumbuhan Tanaman Karet di Lahan Bekas Tambang Timah
Authors: Rusli Rusli , Ferry Yulius , Hafif Bariot , Wardiana Edi
Published: October 2017

The use of post tin mining land for agricultural purpose is constrained by the coarse soil texture (sand), low C-organic, acid pH and low nutrient content which can be rehabilitated with soil ameliorant treatment. The research objective was to determine the best soil management of post tin mining land through the use of soil ameliorant, fertilizer, and mycorrhiza application for rubber plant growth. The research was conducted in Mandor District, Landak Regency, West Kalimantan, from 2014 until 2015. The experiment design was a split plots with 3 replications. The main plot was the use of ameliorant i.e M1 (16 kg of compost + 24 kg of quartz tailings), M2 (16 kg of clay soil + 24 kg of quartz tailings),  M3 (8 kg of compost + 8 kg of clay soil + 24 kg of quartz tailings), and control (without soil ameliorant). Subplot was fertilizer dosage i.e D1 (100% of the recommended doses), D2 (100% of the recommended doses + 100 g of mycorrhiza), D3 (125% of the recommended doses), D4 (125% of the recommended doses + 100 g of mycorrhiza). The study was conducted at altitude of  50 m asl, type A climate, annual rainfall at 2.600 mm, sandy soil (82.2%) with very low N (0.09%), very low K (0.08 cmol (+)/kg), and low P (9.24 ppm). Variables observed were the rubber plant growth (plant height, stem diameter, and number of leaves). Result showed that optimizing the rubber growth at post tin mining land needs soil ameliorants application such as compost and clay. Meanwhile, the optimal dose of fertilizer is 125% of the recommended dose plus 100 g of mycorrhiza.
Endobronchial Valves: considerations for general anaesthesia
Authors: Wall Tom , Leonard Irene
Published: October 2017

We present the case of a patient with advanced bullous emphysema and an in‐situ endobronchial valve who successfully underwent general anaesthesia for emergency laparotomy and Hartmann's procedure. No published recommendations exist for the anaesthetic management of patients with endobronchial valves. In the absence of consensus guidelines, we suggest that ventilatory management in such patients is best dictated by the underlying lung pathology and a high index of suspicion should be maintained for complications associated with endobronchial valves, particularly pneumothorax and valve migration.
Subglottic stenosis: airway management and intra‐operative haemodynamic monitoring
Authors: Tapia Blanca , Garcia Raquel , Aragón Paula , Castro Alejandro , Garrido Elena , Gilsanz Fernando
Published: October 2017

Subglottic stenosis is characterised by narrowing of the airway at the level of the inferior edge of the cricoid cartilage. The pathology is either congenital or acquired, with the latter being most commonly due to internal iatrogenic laryngeal trauma. Airway management in subglottic stenosis is challenging, representing a difficult airway scenario. In this report we describe the management of a known difficult airway and outline the haemodynamic monitoring used in a case of subglottic stenosis.
Stabilitás és változás az idősek háztartásszerkezetében
Authors: Judit Monostori
Published: October 2017

Tanulmányunk az idősek háztartásszerkezetében 1990 és 2011 között bekövetkezett változásokat mutatja be keresztmetszeti adatok felhasználásával és longitudinális megközelítésben. A vizsgált időszak fontos változása az egyedül élők és az elváltak arányának növekedése az idősek több korcsoportjában. Életpálya megközelítésben az egyszemélyes háztartások időben nagy stabilitást mutatnak. A 11 éves megfigyelési időszak alatt az egyszemélyes háztartástípusból volt a legkisebb a kilépési mobilitás. Ez azt jelenti, hogy ha valaki egyedülállóvá válik, nagyon kevés esélye van arra, hogy idős korában ismét együtt éljen valakivel. A másik komolyabb változás a tekintetben figyelhető meg, hogy 1990 óta növekedik a partner nélkül, gyermekeikkel élő idősek aránya. Arányuk a „fiatalabbak” körében emelkedett, ami arra utal, hogy a fiatal generációk kései önállósodása, a párkapcsolataik törékenysége komoly hatással vannak még a 60 év feletti generációk családszerkezeti formáira is. Az egyéni életpályák mikroszintű vizsgálata rámutatott arra, hogy a 2001-ben 55-69 év közötti népesség felét érintette valamilyen családszerkezeti változás a vizsgált 11 éves periódusban. A nők és afiatalabb kohorszok körében valamivel nagyobb volt az érintettség, azaz rájuk jellemzőbb volt, hogy család összetételük megváltozott 2001 és 2012 között.
Improving drinking water treatment without tariff impact: the Spanish case study
Authors: Palomero-González José Antonio , Hernández-Sancho Francesc
Published: October 2017

Water is essential for our lives and activities. Everyone can drink good quality water, the question is whether they have access to it in the first place. Water quality and its treatment depend on the water source. This treatment has costs that users have to pay in the water tariff. It is very important to establish a water tariff that permits the best water treatment and has a low impact on the users. Cost functions are a useful tool to predict costs before an implementation or improvement. This article, using three easy steps (analysis, obtaining costs and modification of the water tariff) proposes improving water purification treatment using cost functions in order to find the best solution for providing the best quality water with the least cost impact on the water tariff. This methodology aims to help supply managers justify their decisions in order to optimise the available economic resources.
Study of aggregation in surface sludge deposits from 14 full-scale French constructed wetlands using particle size distribution and dynamic vapor sorption analyses
Authors: Kania M. , Gautier M. , Michel P. , Gourdon R.
Published: October 2017

French vertical flow constructed wetlands (French VFCWs) are widely used for the treatment of wastewaters from small communities. In the system, unsettled wastewater is percolated through two successive stages of filter-cells planted with reeds. This causes the formation of a surface sludge layer. This layer plays positive roles in the treatment performance, but also leads to clogging. The objective of this study was to contribute to the description of the sludge deposits characteristics and their dynamics of evolution, which may control the development of clogging. Representative samples of sludge deposits were taken from 14 French VFCWs full-scale plants and analyzed for particle size, dynamic vapor sorption and other parameters of composition to compare their structure and evaluate the factors of influence. Results showed that ageing of the surface deposits layer over the years of operation in each plant induced the formation and integration of microaggregates within the initial macrostructure of fresh organic matter (OM). The humification process of the OM was found to play a key role in the aggregation process. The injection of FeCl3 operated to precipitate phosphates before filtration was found to accelerate the aggregation process in the early phase (<1 year) of operation of the sludge.
MAN 2 Sigli تطبيق الطريقة المباشرة فى تعليم الحوار بـــ
Authors: Tsabirin Muhammad
Published: October 2017

إن الكلام مهارة من المهارات الأربع في تعليم اللغة العربية والحوار نوع مهارة الكلام حيث كل مهارة مرتبطة بعضها بعضا ارتباطا قويا لايتجزأ، لذلك كفاءة المدرس في تكوين بيئة الحوار بين الطلاب تكون دورا هاما، فلابد للمدرس من تأهيل الطلاب وحثهم على المحادثة باستخدام الطرق المناسبة كمثل إجراء المباشرة.وموضوع هذه الرسالة "تطبيق الطريقة المباشرة في تعليم الحوار ( دراسة تجريبية بــــــ MAN 2 Sigli)". والأغراض التي عرض الباحث لكتابة هذه الرسالة هي لمعرفة إلى أي مدي تأثير الطريقة المباشرة للطلاب في تعليم الحوار ولمعرفة طبقات النتيجة بين المجموعة التجربية والمجموعة الضابطة.أما منهج البحث الذي استخدم الباحث في هذه الرسالة فهي الدراسة التجريبية، وفي جمع البيانات يقوم الباحث بتعليم الحوار باستخدام الطريقة المباشرة في المجموعة التجريبية. أما طريقة تحليل البيانات تكون من المرحلتين هما تحليل البيانات عن أجوبة الطلاب من كل بنود من حيث مستوى صدق الاختبار ومستوى التمييز وتحليل البيانات عن نتيجة الامتحان النهائي باختبار – ت (Test-T) على مستوى الدلالة (Significant) 5 %. وأما نتائج البحث الذي حصل عليه الباحث فهو يدل على أن الفروض مقبولة لأن النتيجة من الاختبار – ت (Test-T)هي أن – ت (T) الحساب 3،01 أكبر من- ت (T) الجدول 2،01 بمعنى أن الطريقة المباشرة لها رفع قدرة التلاميذ فى سيطرة الحوار أو لها اثآر مهمة إلى دفع الطلاب وترقي نجاحهم في تعلم الحوار.
Lamteumeun Timur باب الرحمة TPA تحليل الأخطاء في مخارج الحروف لدى التلاميذ بـــ
Authors: Husnizar Husnizar , Maghfirah Fitri Siti
Published: October 2017

إن مخارج الحروف جانب مهم في عملية التعليم اللغة العربيةوتعلمها. مخارج الحروف تؤثر في نطق اللغة العربية لان صحة المعانى تتناسب بصحة مخارج الحروف. فلذلك ينبغي للتلاميذ أن يتعلموا ويدربوا نطق مخارج الحروف العربية على المستوى الإبتدائي صحيحا. وجد الباحثان أنّ في TPA باب الرحمة Lamtemeun Timur كثيرا من التلاميذ لم يستطيعوا أن ينطقوا الحروف بفصيحة وصحيحة على حسب مخارج الحروف مثل ( أ ) و(ع ) ، ( ذ ) و( ز )، ( ض ) و( ظ )، ( ط ) و(ت)، (س) و(ث ) و(ش)، (ح ) و(ه). وبذلك، أرادا التعرف على الأخطاء الشّائعة وعواملها ومحاولات الأستاذ لإصلاح الأخطاء في مخارج الحروف لدى التلاميذ. و المنهج المستعمل هو منهج وصفى تحليلي. والمجتمع من هذا البحث هو جميع التلاميذ بـ TPA باب الرحمة Lamtemeun Timur وعددهم 188 شخصا. وعدد العينة 18 تلميذا. وأما نتيجة هذا البحث فهي الأخطاء الشائعة عند التلاميذ في مخارج الحروف العربية تدّل على ناحية فصاحة نطق الحروف و ومخالفة الحروف المتقاربة. وهذه الأخطاء تتكون من الأخطاء الخفيفة والأخطاء المتوسطة والأخطاء الثقيلة. وأما العوامل التي تسبّب إليهامنها حالة اللغة الأم وحالة الاستماع وحالة ضعف أعضاء النطق ودافع التلاميذ في التعلم وأما محاولات لإصلاح الأخطاء فهي إيتاء مثيل الحروف العربية باللغة الأم.
ZIKR QUALITY RELATIONSHIP WITH HAPPINESS AT AKTIVIS DAKWAH KAMPUS (ADK) STUDENT UNSYIAH
Authors: Ali Jasmadi - , Muslimah Lailatul -
Published: October 2017

Aktivis Dakwah Kampus (ADK) is known as a religious students. They are struggling in various areas of the organization that led to the ADK has many responsibilities and routines are full every day. Density of activity can get ADK exhausted and futur which resulted in the onset of stress, depression and anxiety causing ADK’s unhappiness. Therefore, ADK requires the strength that comes from daily devotions, one of wich is the zikr. The purpose of this research is to understand about relationship between zikr quality and happiness of ADK Universitas Syiah Kuala (Unsyiah). The population of this research is entire ADK Unsyiah. Sampling technique used in this research is non probability sampling specifically purposive sampling. Selected sample according to Slovin’s formula is 100 subjects. The method of data collecting used scale of zikr quality consisting of 30 items and scale of happiness consisting of 17 items. Data analisis used Pearson’s correlation technique of parametric statistic by correlation coefficient = 0.326 and p = 0.001 (p < 0.01). The result revealed significantly positive correlation between zikr quality and happiness of ADK Unsyiah meant the higher zikr quality reached. The higher ADK’s happiness can get. As well as, lower zikr quality reached the lower ADK’s happiness.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA DUKUNGAN SOSIAL DENGAN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI PADA PENYANDANG DISABILITAS FISIK DI SLB KOTA BANDA ACEH
Authors: Jarmitia Sri - , Sulistiyani Arum - , Yulandari Nucke - , Tattar Farhati M , Santoso Harri -
Published: October 2017

Individu yang terlahir dengan keterbatasan fisik maupun mental disebut dengan penyandang disabilitas. Kondisi yang diderita oleh penyandang disabilitas fisik menyebabkan mereka sulit untuk beraktivitas. Hal ini dapat menimbulkan rasa kurang percaya diri pada penyandang disabilitas. Salah satu faktor yang berpotensi mempengaruhi kepercayaan diri seseorang adalah dukungan sosial. Berdasarkan latar belakang di atas penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada hubungan antara Dukungan Sosial dengan Kepercayaan Diri pada Penyandang Disabilitas di SLB Kota Banda Aceh. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 49 orang. Adapun karakteristik sampel penelitian ini adalah individu penyandang disabilitas berusia 13 sampai 23 tahun, tidak mengalami retardasi mental, dan sedang menempuh pendidikan sekolah lanjut tingkat pertama luar biasa dan sekolah menengah atas luar biasa. Metode pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan Skala Dukungan Sosial yang disusun peneliti berdasarkan teori dari Sarafino (1998) dan Skala Kepercayaan Diri yang disusun peneliti berdasarkan teori dari Fatimah (2006). Analisis data menggunakan korelasi Pearson product moment menunjukkan r = 0.617 dengan p = 0.000 (p
MENULIS EKSPRESIF UNTUK ANAK JALANAN: “SUATU METODE TERAPI MENULIS DALAM DIARY MELALUI MODUL EKSPERIMEN”
Authors: Fitria Ida , Faradina Syarifah , Rizqina Fathi , Jannah Taifatul , Fajri Ayu , Hadi Fajmal , Sari Ratna Maya , A'la Nurul
Published: October 2017

Perancangan modul experimen adalah langkah awal suksesnya sebuah penelitian, terutama dalam penelitian experimental secara kuantitatif maupun kualitatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji sebuah modul eksperimen menulis ekspresif yang dirancang oleh peneliti berdasarkan pada rancangan umum dari Pannebaker dan Chung (2007). Pengujian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif-eksperimen, Uji T-Dua Sampel yang Berpasangan (Paired-Samples T Test) pada kelompok eksperimen pre dan post test. Tolak ukur keberhasilan modul dinilai dari penurunan kecemasan sosial partisipan pada skala SKS-R dari hasil perbandingan mean pre dan post-test pada taraf signifikansi 0,05. Hasil penelitian menujukkan keberhasilan pengaplikasian modul menulis ekspresif dengan penurunan 5,2 dari nilai range mean skala kecemasan sosial sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan dengan nilai t yang signifikan. Hasil penelitian ini berkontribusi untuk penambahan sarana pelayanan di panti asuhan untuk mengarahkan anak panti asuhan untuk menulis ekspresif dalam bentuk diary. Kontribusi ini akan memberi dampak positif bagi kesejahteraan psikologis mereka, mengingat di panti asuhan jumlah pengasuh dengan anak panti asuhan berbanding jauh. Dengan adanya penelitian ini maka pihak panti asuhan dapat menggunakan sarana menulis sebagai alternatif dan tempat anak panti asuhan berkeluh kesah tanpa batasan.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG FIRST YEAR STUDENTS AT SYIAH KUALA UNIVERSITY
Authors: Marhamah Fauzah , Hamzah Hazalizah Binti
Published: October 2017

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between social support and academic stress among first year students at Syiah Kuala University (UNSYIAH). Data was collected through questionnaires. The respondents were first year students at UNSYIAH (n = 364) with ranging age from 16 to 21. Respondents completed the Multi Dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Student Life Stress Inventory (SLSI). Pearson Correlation Analysis was used to analyze the relationship between social support and academic stress among first year students. The results revealed that the sample reported moderate levels of social support and academic stress. Students with high level of social support, reported low level of academic stress.
TINGKAT TRAUMA DALAM KALANGAN GURU BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING SERTA GURU AGAMA PADA SEKOLAH LANJUTAN ATAS DI KOTA BANDA ACEH PASCA GEMPA DAN TSUNAMI
Authors: Hatta Kusumawati
Published: October 2017

Gempa dan tsunami yang terjadi pada tanggal 26 Desember Tahun 2004 di Kota Banda Aceh, diduga banyak mayarakat, tidak terkecuali guru Bimbingan Konseling dan Agama di Sekolah Lanjutan Atas (SLTA) akan mengalami trauma pasca peristiwa tersebut. Patel (2003) menyatakan trauma adalah suatu peristiwa yang menyebabkan ketakutan dalam kehidupan seseorang dan menimbulkan stress yang negatif. Ada beberapa jenis trauma, yaitu: (1) Trauma Personal (korban perkosaan, kematian orang tercinta, korban kejahatan, dll) Perang dan keganasan, (2) Trauma Mayor (bencana alam, kebakaran, dll), trauma ini umumnya menyebabkan trauma pada sejumlah besar orang pada masa yang sama seperti peristiwa tsunami. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat trauma yang dialami guru bimbingan konseling dan guru agama di SLTA. Penelitian ini mengunakan intrumen Trauma Symptom Inventory (TSI) yang sudah di adaptasikan dalam bahasa Indonesia dan sudah di uji validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat trauma guru bimbingan konseling dan agama rata-rata berada di tingkat rendah. Pernyataan ini didasari dari temuan hasil penelitian pada tingkat respon dua skala TSI yaitu skala validitas indikator ATR, RL dan INC berada pada tingkat rendah, begitu juga pada skala klinik yang terdiri dari empat dimensi yaitu dimensi Dysphoric Mood, terdiri dari tiga indikator yaitu: AA, D dan AI; (2) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) dengan indikator IE, DA dan DIS; (3) Dysfunction Sexualden SC dan DSB, dan (4) Self Dysfunction dengan indikator ISR dan TRB juga rendah.
REMAJA DAN TUGAS-TUGAS PERKEMBANGANNYA DALAM ISLAM
Authors: Jannah Miftahul
Published: October 2017

Perkembangan remaja penting untuk dikaji ulang, karena setiap individu melewati usia remaja dalam rentang kehidupannya. Remaja harus mampu mengembangkan seluruh potensi baik yang ada dalam dirinya sehingga mampu melewati perkembangannya tanpa stres dan penuh kebimbangan. Sehingga teori yang mengatakan usia remaja adalah identik dengan usia badai dan sress adalah keliru. Saat ini semakin banyak remaja mengalami hambatan dalam melaksanakan tugas perkembangannya padahal remaja dituntut agar mampu beradaptasi dengan perkembangan zaman dengan tetap menjaga keimanan yang kokoh, tidak terlibat narkoba, adiktif terhadap pornografi, melakukan seks bebas, dan menjadi korban pelecehan seksual. Adapun tujuan yang hendak dicapai adalah bagaimana perkembangan remaja mampu melewati fase kritis dengan tidak mengalami tekanan yang berat, sehingga berdampak pada perilaku negatif . Studi ini menelaah beberapa kajian teori dan menyesuaikan dengan fenomena yang terjadi saat ini, dan menunjukkan bahwa remaja saat ini sulit menjalankan tugas-tugas perkembangannya jika tidak didukung oleh lingkungan yang sehat. Penyelesaian masalah remaja memerlukan kajian ulang dengan mengkaji pengetahuan yang integratif dan komprehensif tentang bagaimana konsep remaja yang mampu membangkitkan kesadaran mereka sebagai makhluk Allah yang paling berharga di dunia dan menjadi harapan bangsa dan negara.
PATIENT SAFETY ISSUES: THE ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORAL APPROACH (OBA) IN ADDRESSING ISSUES RELATED TO MEDICAL ERROR AND SAFETY CULTURE
Authors: Fatmawati Fatmawati , Taufik Muhammad
Published: October 2017

During these recent years, patient safety has become a prominent issue in the medical atmosphere and appeared to be the main target for improvement (Leroy et al., 2012). As one of the disciplines in health sciences, psychology might play an important role in addressing the problems occurred in patient safety. There are broad aspects where psychology may contribute (Nash, McKay, Vogel, & Masters, 2012), but the involvement of psychology in changing the safety within health care setting has been underestimated and its role has been partially described (Øvretveit, 2009).Therefore, this paper is proposed in order to demonstrate one of the behavioral theories in psychology, named the Organizational Behavioral Approach (OBA) to give a wider understanding on how psychologist may contribute to address the issues in patient safety, especially the problems related to medical error and safety culture.
PELATIHAN GURU BERWIBAWA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI SOSIAL DALAM MENGAJAR GURU PADA SMP “X”
Authors: Dudona Mira , Nugraha Sumedi P , Gusniarti Uly
Published: October 2017

This study aims to measure the improvement of the teacher’s social competence in teaching junior high school in "X" before being given training (pretest) and two weeks after training (posttest). The hypothesis in this study is authoritative teacher training can improve the teacher‘s social competence in teaching junior high school "X". Teachers are given the Authoritative Teacher Training will increase the teacher’s social competence in teaching. This study is a quasi-experimental design using one group pretest, posttest and follow-up. This study used the scale of the teacher’s social competence in teaching, observation scale, and opened scale. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The result shows that there were changes in the teacher’s social competence before being given training and two weeks after training (Wilcoxon Z = -3.660 with a value of p = 0.000 (sig
Biodegradation of a mixture of benzophenone, benzophenone-3, caffeine and carbamazepine in a laboratory test filter
Authors: Bogunovic Minja , Knezevic Varja , Simeunovic Jelica , Teodorovic Ivana , Ivancev-Tumbas Ivana
Published: October 2017

The biodegradation of a mixture of four pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) (benzophenone (BP), benzophenone-3 (BP-3), caffeine (CF) and carbamazepine (CBZ)) was studied in a laboratory test filter. The column was filled with inert material to exclude the adsorption processes and to enable the development of the biofilm, while river water was recirculated. High removal for BP, BP-3 and CF was observed from the beginning of the experiment at the initial concentration of 20 ?g L-1 (90?99 %). In the case of CBZ analytical difficulties were experienced. The efficacy of biodegradation reflected as a change of the overall toxicity of initial mixture of selected PPCPs vs. toxicity of samples which were undergone different biodegradation phases was assessed with two standard laboratory tests with apical endpoint ? acute toxicity test with Daphnia magna (immobilisation) and bioluminescence inhibition with Vibrio fisheri. Toxicity tests showed the substantial reduction of the overall mixture toxicity in a laboratory test filter. The residual toxicity to D. magna might be attributed to undetected transformation products.
Density functional theory calculation of lipophilicity for organophosphate type pesticides
Authors: Vlahovic Filip , Ivanovic Sasa , Zlatar Matija , Gruden Maja
Published: October 2017

Density functional method with continuum solvation model is used for
calculation of partition coefficient logKOW and determination of
lipophilicity of 22 most frequently used organophosphate type pesticides.
Excellent agreement with experimental data is obtained using three different
density functional approximations (one local, one general gradient and one
hybrid), and our result highlights DFT as a reliable and trustworthy method
for calculation and of lipophilicity for this important class of molecules.
Furthermore, calculated lipophilicity results are associated with
experimentally determined LD50 and LC50 values, showing that the most toxic
pesticides are these with transient characteristics (medium lipophilicity),
although this concussion must be taken with a caution due to the many factors
influencing the ingestion and action of a certain substance in the body
beside lipophilicity.
Right to anonymous childbirth
Authors: Ponjavic Zoran , Palackovic Dusica
Published: October 2017

In this paper, the authors present the institute of anonymous childbirth which is not regulated by the Republic of Serbia positive laws, but it is in a small number of other European countries. Contrary to the usual review of this issue, through the prism of the child?s right to know its origin, which has become the usual way of reviewing any question from the domain of paedo-centric family law, the authors hereby attempt to shed the light from another angle ? the right of woman (mother) to a private life and the right of a child to be born in medically accepted conditions, which is the interest of the society as a whole. The authors also point out to the possibility of positive demographic effects of introducing this institute which have been the case in the countries which regulate this matter. The arguments in favor of introducing this institute can be found both in comparative law and in the practice of European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg whose rulings reshape the legislation of European countries, thus actually becoming the sources of law. There is an example from French legislation, which, according to the Court?s opinion, established a fair balance between conflicted rights and interests, which was the key point for reaching the famous decision in the case Odi?vre v. France. This decision set a precedent for the following rulings in similar cases, which proved that this decision was not incidental, but represented a long-term orientation of this Court in solving similar cases. In concluding remarks, the authors emphasize that introduction of this institute into Serbian legislation would not mean complete exclusion of the child?s right to know the facts related to his origin, which today is the key argument against its introduction. In any case, this regulation would represent a more advanced solution from the point of view of child?s protection if compared to some that already exist in Republic of Serbia positive law, which completely prevent a child to learn the facts of his origin.
Disclaiming the Future: Investigating the Impact of Cautionary Disclaimers on Investor Judgments Before and After Experiencing Economic Loss
Authors: Asay H. Scott , Hales Jeffrey
Published: October 2017

We examine how cautionary disclaimers about forward-looking statements affect investor judgments both before making an investment and after having suffered an investment loss. In our first experiment, a cautionary disclaimer appears to effectively communicate to nonprofessional investors that forward-looking statements may not be reliable, but we find little evidence that the disclaimer alters the extent to which forward-looking statements influence nonprofessional investors' valuation judgments. In our second experiment, we shift our focus to ex post judgments and find that the disclaimer influences the extent to which investors feel wronged and entitled to compensation after an investment loss, consistent with investors attending to the disclaimer and acting as if it were, ex ante, effective. Notably, investors continue to feel more wronged and entitled to financial compensation when available evidence suggests that management knowingly issued false or misleading forward-looking statements—even if disclaimed. Together, these results provide support for recent judicial efforts to erode the sweeping safe harbor provisions currently granted to companies.

Data Availability: Contact the authors.
Auditor Multinational Expertise and Audit Quality
Authors: Gunn Joshua L. , Michas Paul N.
Published: October 2017

Over the past several decades, the scope of public companies' operations has become increasingly global. This has led to concern over the ability of audit firms to conduct high-quality audits across geographically dispersed foreign operations. We contribute to the growing body of research in this area by investigating the association between audit quality and local audit offices' expertise in conducting multinational audit engagements. We use two complementary measures to proxy for an audit office's multinational expertise: (1) local multinational market leadership, and (2) country-specific experience. Using a sample of multinational client firms headquartered in the United States, we consistently find that audit quality is stronger when the auditor possesses expertise conducting global group audits, possesses particular expertise in the country where a client has a significant subsidiary, or possesses both types of expertise on an engagement. Several sample partitions reinforce our main results. The results are robust to propensity score matching, as well as a placebo test using clients of the audit office that generate no foreign sales. Our evidence suggests that the challenge of conducting multinational audits is more easily met by auditors with expertise on these types of engagements.

JEL Classifications: M40; M42; F23.

Data Availability: All data used are publicly available.
When Do Auditors Use Specialists' Work to Improve Problem Representations of and Judgments about Complex Estimates?
Authors: Griffith Emily E.
Published: October 2017

Auditors are more likely to identify misstatements in complex estimates if they recognize problematic patterns among an estimate's underlying assumptions. Rich problem representations aid pattern recognition, but auditors likely have difficulty developing them given auditors' limited domain-specific expertise in this area. In two experiments, I predict and find that a relational cue in a specialist's work highlighting aggressive assumptions improves auditors' problem representations and subsequent judgments about estimates. However, this improvement only occurs when a situational factor (e.g., risk) increases auditors' epistemic motivation to incorporate the cue into their problem representations. These results suggest that auditors do not always respond to cues in specialists' work. More generally, this study highlights the role of situational factors in increasing auditors' epistemic motivation to develop rich problem representations, which contribute to high-quality audit judgments in this and other domains where pattern recognition is important.
Tax Incentives and Target Demographics: Are Tax Incentives Effective in the Health Insurance Market?
Authors: Morrow Michaele , Stinson Shane R. , Doxey Marcus M.
Published: October 2017

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) employs personal income tax credits and surcharges to enforce its mandate for health insurance coverage. This initiative depends largely on the use of tax incentives to increase participation by young adults who are relatively healthy and have voiced concerns over the expected costs and benefits of obtaining mandated coverage. Consistent with these concerns, we find in an experimental setting that so-called “young invincibles” largely base their decisions to purchase insurance on the expected costs of coverage and the perceived likelihood of illness or injury, but are relatively unmotivated by tax incentives in the forms featured in current legislation. Tax incentive structures not featured in the ACA show some ability to motivate young invincibles, but the effect is not incremental to simple price reductions. In contrast, older and more experienced participants exhibit less sensitivity to premium costs and respond favorably to tax incentives, regardless of form.

JEL Classifications: H20; H24; I13.
The Use of Residual Income Valuation Methods by U.S. Sell-Side Equity Analysts
Authors: Hand John R. M. , Coyne Joshua G. , Green Jeremiah R. , Zhang X. Frank
Published: October 2017

We investigate the use and performance of residual income (RI) valuation methods by U.S. sell-side equity analysts in a small-sample manner wherein we extract the rich details of analysts' RI valuations from their PDF reports over the period 1998–2013. We observe that RI valuations are much rarer than discounted cash flow (DCF) valuations, and that different RI and DCF valuations are sometimes provided by the same analyst for the same firm in the same report. We find that while some analysts build RI models around net operating income (RNOA-RI) and others around net income (ROE-RI), RNOA-RI valuations are optimistic to the same degree as DCF valuations and contain RNOAs that increase to an economically unlikely terminal year median of 27 percent. In contrast, analysts' ROE-RI valuations are unbiased when done in tandem with a DCF valuation, as are the DCFs that accompany them, and contain ROEs that decline over the forecast horizon to a more plausible terminal year median of 17 percent. We conclude that analysts' use of ROE-RI methods can lead to more sophisticated forecasts of economic fundamentals and equity valuations, especially when used in tandem with DCF.

JEL Classifications: G12; G17; G32.
Understanding the Meaning of Food in People With Type 2 Diabetes Living in Northern Appalachia
Authors: Beverly Elizabeth A. , Ritholz Marilyn D. , Wray Linda A. , Chiu Ching-Ju , Suhl Emmy
Published: October 2017

Purpose.

Food and eating convey memories and feelings and serve important functions in creating and maintaining relationships. Given the increasing rate of diabetes in the United States, research understanding the meaning of food may shed light on how patients negotiate everyday food choices while managing type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the meaning of food among adults with type 2 diabetes living in Northern Appalachia.

Methods.

In-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted with type 2 diabetes patients. Interviews were coded and analyzed via thematic analysis.

Results.

Nineteen adults with type 2 diabetes (mean age 68.7 ± 10.6 years, mean A1C 7.4 ± 1.4%, mean diabetes duration 10.9 ± 11.9 years, 52.6% female, 100% white) participated in the study. Qualitative analysis revealed three themes: 1) “Sustaining Life:” Food and the Demands of Diabetes Management, in which participants described the role of food as operational and said that eating was dictated by time rather than hunger or pleasure; 2) “Diabetes Feels Like a Yield Sign:” Diabetes Changes Perceptions of Food, Enjoyment, and Social Relationships, in which most participants described a negative or ambivalent relationship with food after their diabetes diagnosis; and 3) “Food is Everywhere; It’s Seducing:” Struggling With Diabetes Management in a Fast-Food Culture, in which participants discussed how the American fast-food culture was in direct conflict with the demands of diabetes and described how they struggled to follow a healthful diet in a culture that advertised the opposite in many venues.

Conclusion.

Adults with diabetes may benefit from education that addresses both the personal and sociocultural factors that guide food choices.