bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Universal Face Recognition Using Multiple Deep Learning Agent and Lazy Learning Algorithm
Authors: Vincent Kenny , Kristian Yosi
Published: December 2021

Mainstream face recognition systems have a problem regarding the disparity of recognizing faces from different races and ethnic backgrounds. This problem is caused by the imbalances in the proportion of racial representations found in mainstream datasets. Hence, the research proposes using a multi-agent system to overcome this problem. The system employs several face recognition agents according to the number of races that are necessary to make data encodings for the classification process. The first step in implementing this system is to develop a race classifier. The number of races is arbitrary or determined differently in a caseby-case scenario. The race classifier determines which face recognition agent will try to recognize the face in the query. Each face recognition agent is trained using a different dataset according to their assigned race, so they have different parts in the system. The research utilizes lazy learning algorithms as the final classifier to accommodate a system with the constant data flow of the database. The experiment divides the data into three racial groups, which are black, Asian, and white. The experiment concludes that dividing face recognition tasks based on racial groups into several face recognition models has better performance than a single model with the same dataset with the same imbalances in racial representation. The multiple agent system achieves 85% on the Face Recognition Rate (FRR), while the single pipeline model achieves only 80.83% using the same dataset.
Association of exopolysaccharide genes in biofilm developing antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa from hospital wastewater
Authors: Divyashree M. , Mani Madhu K. , Karunasagar Indrani
Published: December 2021

The study aimed to examine the relationship between antibiotic resistance, biofilm formation and genes responsible for biofilm formation. Sixty-six Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates were obtained from hospital wastewater and analyzed for their antibiotic resistance. Biofilm production among the isolates was tested by indirect quantification method crystal violet assay. Biofilm-associated genes among these isolates psl, alg, and pel were also checked. The maximum resistance was observed for ampicillins (88.24%) followed by nalidixic (83.82%), and nitrofurantoin (64.71%), respectively. Biofilm phenotypes are distributed in the following categories: high 39.39% (n = 26); moderate 57.57% (n = 38), and weak 3.0% (n = 2). Among the total isolates, biofilm-associated genes were detected in 84.84% (n = 56) of isolates and the remaining isolates 15.15% (n = 10) did not harbor any genes. In this study, pslB was the most predominant gene observed (71.21%, n = 47) followed by pslA (57.57%, n = 38), pelA (45.45%, n = 30), algD (43.93%, n = 29), and pelD (27.27%, n = 18), respectively. The present study reveals that the majority of the isolates are multidrug resistant being moderate and high biofilm formers. The study implies that biofilm acts as a machinery for bacteria to survive in the hospital effluent which is an antibiotic stress environment.
Combined Administration of Andrographolide and Angiotensin-
(1-7) Synergically Increases the Muscle Function and Strength in
Aged Mice
Authors: Abrigo Johanna , Simon Felipe , Cabrera Daniel , Vilos Cristian , Cabello-Verrugio Claudio
Published: December 2021

Background:

Sarcopenia is a progressive and generalized skeletal muscle
disorder characterized by muscle weakness, loss of muscle mass, and decline in the
capacity of force generation. Aging can cause sarcopenia. Several therapeutic strategies
have been evaluated to prevent or alleviate this disorder. One of them is angiotensin 1-7
[Ang-(1-7)], an anti-atrophic peptide for skeletal muscles that regulates decreased
muscle mass for several causes, including aging. Another regulator of muscle mass and
function is andrographolide, a bicyclic diterpenoid lactone that decreases the nuclear
factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling and attenuates the severity of some muscle diseases.

Objective:

Evaluate the effect of combined administration of Ang-(1-7) with
andrographolide on the physical performance, muscle strength, and fiber´s diameter in a
murine model of sarcopenia by aging.

Methods:

Aged male mice of the C57BL/6J strain were treated with Andrographolide,
Ang-(1-7), or combined for three months. The physical performance, muscle strength,
and fiber´s diameter were measured.

Results:

The results showed that aged mice (24 months old) treated with Ang-(1-7) or
Andrographolide improved their performance on a treadmill test, muscle strength, and
their fiber´s diameter compared to aged mice without treatment. The combined
administration of Ang-(1-7) with andrographolide to aged mice has an enhanced
synergically effect on physical performance, muscle strength, and fiber´s diameter.

Conclusion:

Our results indicated that in aged mice, the effects of andrographolide and
Ang-(1-7) on muscle function, strength, and fiber´s diameter are potentiated.
Patterns of Service Use and Behavioral Health Profile of Children
Placed in Out-of-Home Care
Authors: Yampolskaya Svetlana , McNeish Roxann , Tran Quynh
Published: December 2021

Aims:

This study focused on describing profiles of children placed in
out-of-home care.

Background:

Research has shown that children placed in out-of-home care have
numerous problems related to trauma associated with child maltreatment and behavioral
health. However, they often do not receive adequate care. Prior research
suggested that to improve outcomes for these children it is essential to address
co-occurring problems and tailor services to their individual needs. This, however,
can be a serious challenge to service providers due to the lack of information
about behavioral health profiles and maltreatment histories as well as patterns of
service use.

Methods:

The aim of this study was to identify subgroups of children with similar
mental health profiles and examine service use patterns amongst these
groups.

Results:

Two distinct groups were identified: Children with Multiple Needs and
Children in Families with Complex Needs. Children with Multiple Needs had a
much higher rate of mental health diagnoses, caregiver loss, a higher number of
emergency room visits for behavioral health reasons, and spending substantially
more days in inpatient psychiatric care. Children in Families with Complex
Needs had a much higher probability of experiencing neglect, having parents
with substance abuse problems, and having a history of domestic violence.

Conclusion:

These findings suggest that Children with Multiple Needs represent
the most vulnerable population and specific strategies should be developed to address
co-occurring needs of these children by utilizing community-based services
and the least restrictive settings. Implications of the findings are discussed.
1966 Tashkent earthquake and the people of Tashkent
Authors: Kulahmatovich Kalanov Komil , Bohodirovich Isropilov Murodjon
Published: December 2021

In this article, the authors examine and analyze the memories of eyewitnesses of the Tashkent earthquake of April 26, 1966 and its details, consequences, and situation using the method of "oral history" from a sociological point of view.  This topic, which is one of the few studies conducted in Uzbekistan on the basis of the "oral history" method, focuses on the development and transformation of modern urban planning in the country.  In the process of writing the article, the results of observation, document analysis, in-depth interviews and focus group research were also addressed.
Performance native chicken treated by different stocking density and litter type
Authors: Rohmadi Dwi , Harimurti Sri , Wihandoyo Wihandoyo
Published: December 2021

This research was aimed to determine the effect of different stocking density and different litter materials on the production performance of native chicken. Material of yhis study was 324-day old chick (DOC) native chickens, reared for 12 weeks. The DOC were randomly devided into 9 treatment groups include a combination of 3 stocking density (8, 12 and 16 bird/m2) and 3 litter materials (rice hulls, wood shavings and corncobs) in 3 replication. A completely randomized factorial design was an applied in the study then followed by Duncan's multiple range tests. The parameters observed were feed consumption (g/bird/12 weeks), body weight gain (g/bird), feed conversion ratio, and mortality (%). The results showed that feed consumption had affected by stocking density (p<0.05), but it had not affected by litter materials type. Feed consumption at densities of 8, 12 and 16 bird/m2 was 3890; 4020 and 4061 g/bird respectively. The highest feed consumption was obtained at a density of 16 bird/m2. Weight gain, feed conversion and mortality had not affected by stocking density and litter material. It can concluded that the body weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion ratio and mortality is same for stocking density 8,12 and 16 bird/m2 an d same for litter type of rice hulls, wood shaving and corncob.
Identification of determining factors size and shape Simbal cattle and Brahman Cross cattle in Pamenang Barat Merangin district
Authors: Diansah Fitra , Depison Depison , Erina Silvia
Published: December 2021

This study aims to determine the determinants of size and shape of Simbal and Brahman Cross cattle in the West Pamenang sub-district, Merangin district. The method of this study was a survey with a purposive sampling technique. Sampling criteria included: Sample of each breeds consisted of 60 Simbal and 60 Brahman Cross cattle aged 1-2 years. Data observed included: body length, shoulder height, chest circumference, inside chest, chest width, canon circumference, hip height, body weight, and body weight gain. The differences in body measurements between Simbal and Brahman Cross cattle analyzed by T-test. Identification of the determinants of size and shape of Simbal and Brahman Cross cattle were analyzed using Main Component Analysis method. The results of this study were body weight, body weight gain, and body measurements of Simbal cattle were significantly different (P <0.05) higher than Brahman Cross cattle, both male and female. Simbal cattle and male Brahman Cross cattle were significantly different (P <0.05) higher than females. The conclusion shows that body weight, body weight gain, and body measurements of Simbal cattle are higher than Brahman Cross cattle. Male body weight gain was higher than females in both Simbal and Brahman Cross cattle. The determining factor for the body size of Simbal and Brahman Cross cattle is chest circumference, while the determining factor for body shape of Simbal cattle is the height of shoulders, while Brahman Cross is body length. The highest correlation between body measurements and body weight in Simbal and Brahman Cross cattle, both male and femal is chest circumference (LD).
In vitro gas production and its prediction on metabolize energy of complete feed using rumen fluid of three Indigenous cattle as inoculum taken from abattoir
Authors: Aprilia Rizka Muizzu , Kusherawaty Shavira , Soetanto Hendrawan
Published: December 2021

In vitro gas production (IVGP) technique has been routinely used to evaluate the nutritional value of ruminant feed. The pre-requisite of using rumen fluid from fistulae animals is now facing a raising pressure from the animal welfare organization to ban this practice. Alternatively, rumen fluid (RF) from abattoir has been suggested to be used as source of inoculum by a number of scientists. The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of rumen fluid taken from cattle that were slaughtered at Surabaya abattoir as inoculum for IVGP measurement and its prediction on metabolic energy (ME) of a complete feed. Fresh rumen fluid of three indigenous cattle, namely Ongole Cross Breed (OCB), Madura (MC) and Bali Cattle (BC) was transferred into a vacuum thermo flask and immediately transported to the animal nutrition laboratory of Brawijaya University for further processes to measure IVGP of complete feed in a completely randomized block design with two replicates each. Gas production was monitored at time intervals and terminated after 48 hours incubation in the oxygen-free glass syringes at 38°C. Feed degradability was calculated by gravimetric method at 48 hours, while prediction of ME content was based on 24 h GP and estimated using the equation described by Menke and Steingass (1979).The results demonstrated that inoculum from OCB resulted in the superiority in all parameters, namely total GP (ml/500 mg DM), potential of GP (ml/500 mg DM), rate constant of gas production for insoluble fraction (ml/hour), and estimated ME content (MJ/DM) compared with MC and BC. Based on these findings it can be concluded that the fermentation process of complete feed in the rumen of OCB is more efficient than MC and BC which reflects to the more efficient interaction among rumen microbes to ferment the feed ingredients.
Women’s Participation in Village Developent Planning: Case of Indonesia
Authors: Andryanto Dian
Published: December 2021

The introduction of participatory processes concerning village development planning by Law 6/2014 on Village open up the opportunity for village communities to shape village development priorities. It is expected that village community involvement over village planning will make village government more accoutable downwardly and village development be responsive to villagers problems and needs. Using literature review, the present paper inspects closely a body of literature to ensure that women and other historically marginalized groups have chance to participate meaningfully in these processes. The reviewed literature suggest a divergence between what scholars believe about advantages of participatory processes and limited impact of such. Similarly, within this nascent stage of village law implementation participatory spaces in determining village development priorities are still dominated by village elites and men, and village development is heavily focus on infrastructure development. However, the presence and empowered women’s organizations or groups which exists in villages might influential to drivw village development priorities that are responsive for women. What we learned from these body of literature is that meaningful participation by women and other historically disadvantaged groups can only be achieved through continious intervention and facilitation either by dedicated and reform-minded public officials and other critical actors. Furthermore women should involve in participatory village development planning as a collective, rather than as individuals.
Звернення головного редактора
Authors: Nikonov V.V.
Published: December 2021

No abstract
Новий метод виконання міжфасціальної блокади м’язів — випрямлячів спини (erector spine plane block) для лікування больового синдрому
Authors: Barsa M.M. , Filyk O.V.
Published: December 2021

Актуальність. Остеохондроз хребта є однією з найбільш частих причин появи больового синдрому в спині та кінцівках. Методи лікування варіюють від лікувальної фізкультури та масажу до складних транспедикулярних фіксацій хребта з декомпресією спинного мозку та його корінців. У найскладніших випадках, незважаючи на адекватно проведене оперативне втручання, больовий синдром повертається з не меншою інтенсивністю. Метою нашої роботи було описати клінічний випадок лікування больового синдрому при поширеному остеохондрозі хребта з післяопераційним м’язово-тонічним синдромом. Результати. Хронічний біль не піддавався лікуванню нестероїдними протизапальними препаратами та прегабаліном, проте його ефективно купірували за допомогою техніки регіонарної анестезії: міжфасціальної блокади м’язів — випрямлячів спини. Основною складністю і небезпекою при проведенні блокади було те, що вже наявна в пацієнта металоконструкція змінила анатомічні орієнтири, а метал, з якого вона складалася, розсіював ультразвукові промені, тому зображення на моніторі ультразвукового апарату стало недостатньо якісним для безпечного та ефективного виконання регіонарної анестезії. Блокаду м’язів — випрямлячів спини було виконано під контролем цифрової рентгенографії. Висновки. Блокада м’язів — випрямлячів спини може бути використана для лікування болю незалежно від його етіології. Альтернативою ультразвукової навігації при проведенні блокад може бути цифрова рентгенографія, особливо в разі, коли ультразвукове дослідження є технічно складним чи неможливим.
Descripción de plaguicidas y equipo de protección usados en la floricultura en Santa Ana Iztlahuatzingo, Estado de México
Authors: Mejia Fernando , Martínez Germán , Castillo Julieta
Published: December 2021

Actualmente, el número de plaguicidas usados es alto y de composición variada. Los efectos tóxicos y ambientales son diversos. Los floricultores son el grupo agrícola con más alto riesgo por exposición a plaguicidas, los aplican tres veces por semana y en mezcla. En Santa Ana Ixtlahuatzingo, Estado de México, la principal actividad económica es la floricultura. Para contribuir con el padrón del empleo de plaguicidas en la floricultura, se documentó y describió el uso y tipo de plaguicidas, hábitos higiénicos y equipo de protección personal de 50 floricultores voluntarios de esta comunidad. El 86% de ellos fumigan directamente, mientras 14% usan riego. Los plaguicidas utilizados de acuerdo al porcentaje varían en un 36% de Captan, 20% de Dichlorvos, 20% de Carbofuran, 12% de Chlorothalonil y 12% de (Iprodione, Metazachlor, 2,4-DB, Aldrin y Aldicarb). La mezcla más frecuente fue Dichlorvos más Captan (28%). Solo el 10% de los floricultores se bañan diario. El 66% usan botas impermeables, 62% mascarilla, 32% delantal impermeable, 12% guantes, 10% gorro y 8% mameluco impermeable. El 28% no utiliza ningún implemento de protección personal. Los floricultores desconocen la normatividad oficial, por lo que es necesario que la autoridad competente promueva y supervise el uso de los plaguicidas y las condiciones laborales sean acordes a la normatividad agrícola.
Las galectinas en la coagulación sanguínea
Authors: Fernández-Rojas Berenice , Arreola-Díaz Rodrigo , Hernández-Cruz Pedro Antonio , Gallegos-Velasco Itandehui Belem , Solórzano-Mata Carlos Josué , Argueta-Figueroa Liliana , Hernández-Juárez Jesús
Published: December 2021

La hemostasia es un fenómeno de alto valor biológico que comprende la participación de elementos celulares y plasmáticos a través de los que se forman coágulos en los sitios de lesión vascular para evitar que las personas mueran a causa de una hemorragia. Por el contrario, en la trombosis, se forma un coágulo patológico o trombo que obstruye el flujo sanguíneo afectando a tejidos y órganos, lo que puede llevar a la muerte.Por su parte, las galectinas son un grupo de proteínas de la familia de las lectinas, que, no poseen actividad enzimática ni tienen un origen inmune, pero reconocen a carbohidratos específicos en las células. Se ha demostrado su contribución en procesos fisiológicos y patológicos, como el cáncer y la aterosclerosis. En esta revisión se describirá, el papel de la galectina-1 (Gal-1), la galectina-3 (Gal-3) y la galectina-8 (Gal-8) en el proceso hemostático, así como los hallazgos más recientes que sugieren su probable participación en las trombosis.
Características epidemiológicas, radiológicas e histológicas de cáncer de mama en usuarias de un hospital general regional en Guerrero, México
Authors: Solano Pizan Reyna Isabel , Joanico Morales Baltazar , Candelario Cruz Rosalío , Sierra López Laura , Salgado Jiménez María de los Ángeles , Rodríguez Echeverría Gabriela
Published: December 2021

Objetivo: estimar la frecuencia y describir las características epidemiológicas, radiológicas e histopatológicas de mujeres con cáncer de mama. Métodos: estudio transversal en 2560 mujeres mayores de 25 años que acudieron a toma de mastografía durante el año 2018. Se describió la clasificación de bi-rads. Se revisaron los expedientes clínicos de las pacientes positivas a cáncer y se recabó información que incluía características epidemiológicas, resultado de estudio de mastografía e histopatológico. Los datos obtenidos fueron analizados en el programa Excel, se estudiaron las frecuencias y los porcentajes. Resultados: la frecuencia de cáncer de mama fue de 2.65% (68/2560). 60% tenía de 50 a 69 años de edad, 59%, obesidad y 47%, antecedente familiar de cáncer de mama. De acuerdo con la clasificación bi-rads, 3% fue B3, 45% fue B4, 49%, B5 y 3%, B6. Respecto al reporte histopatológico, 83% correspondió a carcinoma ductal infiltrante. Conclusiones: en pacientes con cáncer de mama, la edad de 50 a 69 años, la obesidad y el antecedente familiar de cáncer de mama fueron las características más frecuentes. Los estadios de bi-rads 4, 5 y 6 y el carcinoma ductal infiltrante fueron descritos con mayor frecuencia.
Síndrome de desgaste profesional y acoso laboral en médicos residentes en una unidad de tercer nivel del Estado de México
Authors: Hernández Miranda Martha Berenice , Victal Vázquez Guillermo , Guerrero Aguirre Jorge , Rojas Orozco Celia Berenice , Vilchis Moreno José Luis , Godínez Tamay Edgar Daniel
Published: December 2021

Objetivo:identificar la frecuencia del síndrome de desgaste profesional y de acoso laboral en médicos residentes de un centro médico en el Estado de México. Métodos: estudio transversal, participaron 82 médicos residentes de once especialidades de primer a tercer año. Se aplicó el instrumento de Maslach, diseñado para medir el desgaste profesional y la Escala de Violencia en el Trabajo (evt). Resultados: el síndrome de desgaste profesional, estuvo presente en 43.9%, respecto al acoso laboral, existió hostigamiento sexual con exceso de violencia en 14.6% y la presencia de exceso de violencia física en 18.3%. Conclusiones: se encontró frecuencia alta de síndrome de desgaste profesional, en cuanto al acoso laboral los rubros más altos fueron hostigamiento sexual y violencia física.
Desarrollo cognitivo en lactantes de madres expuestas al humo del tabaco durante la gestación
Authors: Villar Aguirre Everardo , Barrientos Díaz Jessica Alexandra , Tamayo Calderón Jehu Arturo
Published: December 2021

Objetivo: determinar el desarrollo cognitivo de lactantes de madres expuestas y no expuestas al humo del tabaco durante la gestación. Métodos: estudio transversal analítico, muestreo no probabilístico por cuotas; durante el periodo de marzo a mayo de 2020 participaron 236 binomios (madre-hijo) adscritos a una unidad de primer nivel de atención; se aplicó el test de desarrollo cognitivo Denver ii. Los criterios de inclusión fueron lactantes con esquema de vacunación completo, peso y tamiz neonatal normal, madres de entre quince y 45 años con antecedente de embarazo normo-evolutivo, binomios que refirieron exposición y no exposición al humo del tabaco de manera activa o pasiva durante la gestación. Se realizó estadística descriptiva para variables sociodemográficas, se relacionó la variable exposición al humo de tabaco con la variable desarrollo cognitivo mediante el coeficiente de correlación Spearman y se determinó fuerza de asociación mediante el modelo de regresión lineal.Resultados: la asociación del desarrollo cognitivo con la exposición al humo de tabaco reportó una correlación de Spearman de 0.227 (p<0.05) con un coeficiente de determinación de 0.026. Conclusiones: existe una relación estadísticamente no significativa entre el desarrollo cognitivo de lactantes con la exposición al humo de tabaco durante la gestación.
Experimental Study on Light Weight Concrete Block with Double Core and Double Mesh Using Granulated Corn COB
Authors: Selvan Ananda
Published: December 2021

Abstract: A light weight concrete block using granulated corncob as an aggregate is investigated in this research work. Considering corn cob after removing the corn is said to be agricultural waste. Finding practical uses of this waste for manufacturing concrete block may preserve the environment and also allow green technologies. These concrete blocks are studied in terms of compressive strength, water absorption; density and unit weight were experimentally studied. The results obtained are submitted which shows that corn cob blocks have sufficient material properties for non-structural application in building for construction of partition walls. This is the alternative for blocks in expanded clay, expanded polystyrene, particles of cork, coconut coir etc. In this research a clay brick is compared as a reference block or control block. Nine specimen blocks were prepared in a size of 400mm x 200mm x 100mm and cured for 7 days, 14 days and 28 days and subjected to compressive strength test, water absorption test and density. The results are compared with conventional clay bricks. Corn cob blocks offered a good strength, low density and less water absorption. Keywords: Agricultural waste, compressive strength, durability, granulated corn
Towards a spatialized utopia: romanticism and everyday life in the Marxism of Henri Lefebvre
Authors: Simoni Santos César
Published: December 2021

The presence of the spatial element in the reflections of Henri Lefebvre does not merely result from work involving the translation and adaptation of critical thinking developed up until his time. The realization that not even the highest expression of the critical tradition had sufficiently noticed this crucial dimension of life was one of the connecting points between theoretical advance, represented by the spatial orientation of critique, and the effort to renew the utopian horizon. A very distinct assimilation of the early work of Marx and the proximity to revolutionary romanticism, particularly of Nietzschean extraction, rendered a decisive impact on Lefebvrian conception. Practice, body, pleasure and instincts, recovering their place in the critical social imagination, went on to become the basis for the re-foundation of a theoretical-practical program that involved the formulation of the notion of the right to the city. The perspective of appropriation thus replaced the vague emancipatory statements of the subject's philosophies.
ANALISIS PROSEDUR PEMESANAN JASA PELAYANAN KESEHATAN SECARA ONLINE
Authors: Suprapta I Ketut , Nila Dewi Nyoman Ayu
Published: December 2021

Perkembangan keperawatan di Indonesia saat ini sangat pesat, hal ini disebabkan oleh perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi yang sangat cepat sehingga informasi dengan cepat dapat diakses oleh semua orang sehingga informasi dengan cepat diketahui oleh masyarakat. Home care adalah pelayanan yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan pasien, individu dan keluarga, direncanakan, dikoordinasikan, dan disediakan, oleh pemberi pelayanan, yang diorganisir untuk memberi pelayanani rumah melalui staf atau pengaturan berdasarkan perjanjian kerja atau kontrak. Perkembangan teknologi khususnya dibidang teknologi informasi dan komunikasi membantu masyarakat untuk memperoleh informasi dan melakukan komunikasi. Perkembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi sudah banyak dimanfaatkan untuk dapat memudahkan dan melakukan efisiensi waktu, dengan berkembangannya teknologi informasi dan komunikasi dapat dimaanfaatkan juga untuk merancang sebuah aplikasi home care yang membantu pasien untuk melakukan panggilan terhadap perawat sehingga pasien dapat dengan mudah mendapatkan perawatan di rumah.
ANALISIS DAN PERANCANGAN KUISIONER KETENAGA KEPENDIDIKAN PADA MANAJEMEN UNIVERSITAS XXX BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Sanjaya Andi
Published: December 2021

Pada universitas xxx membutuhkan suatu analisis kepuasan ketenaga kependidikan terhadap manajemen untuk mengevaluasi manajemen universitas xxx..Hasil kuisioner ini dilakukan untuk memberikan rekomendasi kepada pihak universitas agar memperbaiki sistem yang tidak baik yang terdapat pada universitas. Penilaian nantinya akan dilakukan oleh pihak ketenaga kependidikan melalui sistem yang telah disediakan berupa website. Adapun pertanyaan sebagai variabel penilaian ditentukan oleh pihak manajemen universitas xxx.Jumlah pertanyaan pada kuisioner tersebut adalah berjumlah 30 pertanyaan. Pertanyaan mencakup tentang semua pelayanan manajemen terhadap tenaga kependidikan yang terdapat pada universitas xxx Dimana disetiap pertanyaan terdapat 5 jawaban yaitu Sangat baik, Baik, Cukup, Kurang, Sangat Kurang. Perhitungan ataupun Rumus perhitungan pada kuisioner ditentukan oleh pihak manajemen universitas xxx. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah penilaian terendah terdapat pada pertanyaan “Dalam kondisi tertentu pekerjaan rekan kerja yang belum tertangani bisa saya gantikan/saya selesaikan” bernilai 70 dan pertanyaan tentang “Ide saya tentang gaji dan tunjangan pegawai di universitas xxx ini dapat saya sampaikan pada pihak yang berwenang” bernilai 70,86. Dari hasil analisis yang dilakukan pihak manajemen dapat memperhatikan tentang pengalihan pekerjaan dan penyampaian ide khususnya pada ide atau gagasan tentang penggajian.
PENERAPAN METODE TEOREMA BAYES UNTUK MENDIAGNOSA PENYAKIT PARU OBSTRUKTIF KRONIK (PPOK)
Authors: Daifiria Daifiria , Akbar Muhammad Barkah
Published: December 2021

Sistem yang akan dirancang diharapkan mampu berfikir seperti seorang pakar. Sistem ini akan menggunakan metode theorema bayes untuk menghitung tingkat kemungkinan dan dapat memberikan tingkat kepastian diagnosa. Objek yang diteliti adalah penyakit paru obstruktif kronik, dimana masih banyak masyarakat yang belum mengetahui mengenai penyakit ini. Sistem ini akan memberikan informasi yang tepat kepada masyarakat mengenai penyakit paru obstruktif kronik, dan juga dapat memberikan pelayanan diagnosa awal terhadap penyakit ini.Menurut Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), PPOK adalah penyakit dengan karakteristik keterbatasan saluran napas yang tidak sepenuhnya reversible. Keter-batasan saluran napas tersebut biasanya progresif dan berhubungan dengan respons inflamasi di-karenakan bahan yang merugikan atau gas. Penyakit paru obstruktif kronik merupakan penyakit sistemik yang mempunyai hubungan antara keterlibatan metabolik, otot rangka dan molekuler genetik. Keterbatasan aktivitas merupa-kan keluhan utama penderita PPOK yang sangat mempengaruhi kualitas hidup. Disfungsi otot rangka merupakan hal utama yang berperan dalam keterbatasan aktivitas penderita PPOK. Inflamasi sistemik, penurunan berat badan, peningkatan risiko penyakit kardiovaskuler, osteoporosis, dan depresi merupakan manifestasi sistemik PPOK.Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisa dan merancang suatu sistem yang dapat mengidentifikasi dan memastikan penyakit paru obstruktif kronik berdasarkan gejala yang tampak dan untuk membantu masyarakatuntuk dapat mengetahui lebih dini mengenai penyakit ini.
Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19 on Elderly/Senior Population
Authors: Bevelaqua A. , Miklosko C. , Olah M. , Kovac R. , Horvatova E. , Ondrusova Z. , Magyarova G. , Vrankova E. , Igliarova B. , Haluskova E. , Gombita P. , Vladarova M.
Published: December 2021

Senior population is one of major social work and healthcare issues in highly developed countries. The aim of this study was assessing the late psychosocial consequences in seniors in Vienna and Bratislava after the first and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemics. The results suggest that elderly patients in contrast to children and adolescents suffer significantly more late psychosocial consequences after having coronavirus acute or chronic di- sease.
Importance of Midwifery Care in the Prevention of Postpartum Depression
Authors: Janouskova K.
Published: December 2021

Introduction. This article focuses on the importance of mid- wife care for women in the puerperium period for the preven- tion of postpartum depression. This care is mostly preventive; therefore, education occupies an important place. Using ap- propriate education and preventive strategies, many compli- cations or problems, such as postpartum depression, can be minimized or recognized in time. Methodology: The research method was acontrolled nursing experiment. The essence was to compare two different groups and find to what extent the care of amidwife contributes to the prevention of postpartum depression. The experimental group consisted of 100 women with the care of amidwife in the puer- perium period, where three visits took place during the puerperium period, throughout which the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale EPDS was used to assess mental health. The control group consisted of 100 women without the care of amidwife in the puerperium period. Aquestionnaire was sent to these women at the end of the sixth week, along with an EPDS scale. Results:Astatistically significant correlation was found be- tween the risk of postpartum depression and problems with neonatal care (p = 0.016). There was also astatistically signif- icant difference in the incidence of problems with newborn care according to the presence of amidwife (p = 0.005) and midwifery care in the area of breastfeeding (p = 0.049). The distribution of the results of the EPDS scale did not differ sta- tistically significantly (p = 0.775) depending on the care of amidwife. Conclusion:The results showed that the care of amidwife leads to the prevention of health complications in women in the puerperium period. The care of amidwife does not lead to the identification of postpartum depression more often, but symptoms are recognized earlier, and treatment is started. Amidwife's care can also reduce the predisposition to postpar- tum depression. Women attended to by a midwife showed fewer problems with breastfeeding or newborn care, which are two of the predictors of postpartum depression risks.
Elections as an Institution of Trust: Features of Functioning in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Baranov N. A.
Published: December 2021

The article is devoted to identifying the features of the functioning of elections as a democratic institution in a pandemic. Based on the constructivist approach and the method of comparative analysis, the author attempts to conceptualize elections as an institution of trust and to characterize the electoral practices used by European countries in the electoral process. Based on the research of D. Coleman, N. Luhmann, R. Putnam, P. Roseanvallon, P. Shtompka, I. Krastev, F. Fukuyama, D. Gambetto, the author, despite the ambiguity of the concept of “trust”, concludes that it is essential role in the relationship between government and society. Mistrust means the alienation of society from the social sphere, lack of faith in justice, a feeling of uncertainty and a threat emanating from government institutions. Trust creates a moral environment in society that promotes development and effective problem solving. In an atmosphere of trust, various voting options are possible, which are not disputed by citizens, and elections become the most important indicator of this trust. Pandemic restrictions have left a significant imprint on electoral practices; nevertheless, there is an obvious trend towards the active introduction of remote electronic voting, which has not yet reached perfection, but is a strategically priority in the ongoing election campaigns. At the same time, increased requirements are imposed on the safety of the electoral process, its normative regulation, openness and publicity.
Fortalecimiento de la expresión escrita francés bajo modalidad colaborativa en el Colegio Técnico Profesional de Acosta
Authors: Morales-Conejo César Efrén
Published: December 2021

Este artículo describe una propuesta pedagógica aplicada al alumnado de noveno año del Colegio Técnico Profesional (CTP) de Acosta en el 2019 para el desarrollo de la expresión escrita francesa mediante la elaboración de una revista temática.

La finalidad de dicho proyecto fue impulsar a la persona estudiante para hacer uso correcto de las reglas gramaticales y de morfosintaxis del idioma francés en la redacción de artículos. Como dinámica de aula, se organizó al alumnado en equipos de trabajo y asumieron un rol como periodistas para la recopilación de información que sustentara dicho proyecto.

Además en el proceso de evaluación formativa y sumativa, se establecieron los indicadores con la respectiva escala de calificación de contenidos tratados en clases de Francés Lengua Extranjera (FLE), cuyos resultados registraron un progreso significativo del alumnado en el dominio de la competencia lingüística seleccionada para la ejecución la investigación. Otro de los resultados alcanzados es el refuerzo de valores socio-culturales de la población estudiantil al integrar su entorno social inmediato. Así mismo, se les concientizó acerca del manejo responsable de las nuevas Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TIC) para la redacción y publicación de contenido digital para medios virtuales.

Entre las conclusiones, destaca la función docente de motivar al alumnado en el aprendizaje de un idioma extranjero, contribuir con la formación socio-afectiva de la persona estudiante como futuro ciudadano global e impulsar el trabajo colaborativo, tendencia que ha tomado relevancia en el ámbito laboral.
68Ga-DOTATATE PET in Pediatric Paraganglioma / Pheochromocytoma: A Case-series Highlighting the Role of Functional Imaging
Authors: Augustynowicz Aleksandra , Kwatra Neha , Drubach Laura , Weldon Christopher , Janeway Katherine , DuBois Steven , Kamihara Junne , Voss Stephan
Published: December 2021

Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL) are rare neuroendocrine tumors
in childhood. Cancer predisposition syndromes (CPS) are increasingly
recognized as the underlying cause for a number of pediatric
malignancies and up to 40% of PPGL are currently thought to be
associated with a hereditary predisposition1,2. With the increasingly
widespread availability of functional molecular imaging techniques,
nuclear medicine imaging modalities such as 18F-FDG-PET/CT, 123I-MIBG
SPECT/CT, and 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT now play an essential role in the
staging, response assessment and determination of suitability for
targeted radiotherapy in patients with PPGL. Each of these imaging
modalities targets a different cellular characteristic, such as glucose
metabolism (FDG), norepinephrine transporter expression (MIBG), or
somatostatin receptor expression (DOTATATE), and therefore can be
complementary to anatomic imaging and to each other. Given the recent
FDA approval3 and increasing use of 68Ga-DOTATATE for imaging in
children4, the purpose of this article is to use a case-based approach
to highlight both the advantages and limitations of DOTATATE imaging as
it compares to current radiologic imaging techniques in the staging and
response assessment of pediatric PPGL, and to offer a decision algorithm
for the use of functional imaging that can be applied to PPGL, as well
as other neuroendocrine malignancies.
A Spinor Model for Cascading Two-port Scattering Matrices In Conformal Geometric Algebra
Authors: Arsenovic Alexander
Published: December 2021

Building on the work in [1], this paper shows how Conformal
Geometric Algebra (CGA) can be used to model an arbitrary two-port
scattering matrix as a rotation in four dimensional Minkowski space,
known as a spinor. This spinor model plays the role of the
wave-cascading matrix in conventional microwave network theory.
Techniques to translate two-port scattering matrix in and out of spinor
form are given. Once the translation is laid out, geometric
interpretations are given to the physical properties of reciprocity,
loss, and symmetry and some mathe- matical groups are identified.
Methods to decompose a network into various sub-networks, are given. An
example application of interpolating a 2-port network is provided
demonstrating an advantage of the spinor model. Since rotations in four
dimensional Minkowski space are Lorentz transformations, this model
opens up the field of network theory to physicists familiar with
relativity, and vice versa.
Angioplasty balloon occlusion of LIMA graft in reoperations of patients with prosthetic valve endocarditis and patent LIMA-LAD graft
Authors: Todorov Ivilin , Todorova Zdravka P. , Nikolov Dimitar P.
Published: December 2021

Background: Myocardial protection in reoperations in cardiac
surgery is extremely difficult in patients with previous coronary
surgery and a working LIMA-LAD graft, and it largely determines the
outcome of surgery and long-term prognosis. We use a the method of
percutaneous angiographic balloon LIMA occlusion and cardioplegic
arrest. Aims: The aim of this study was to compare the data of
patients with angiographic balloon LIMA-occlusion and those without
occlusion in operations related to PVE, and previous coronary surgery
with permeable LIMA graft, determining the degree of safety and benefits
of method. Study design and Methods: A total of 20 patients
undergoing surgery for prosthesis valve endocarditis with patent
LIMA-LAD graft were analyzed retrospectively. We divide the patients
into 2 groups. Group A patients - with LIMA occlusion and Group B
patients - without LIMA occlusion). The pre-, intra- and postoperative
results were compared and the degree of safety and benefits of the
application of the method were studied. Results: 80% of patients
in group A needed only dopamine infusion and 20% needed the addition of
a second catecholamine (Adrenaline) at the end of CPB. In group B, the
need for double catecholamine maintenance is in 50% of patients. The
need for implantation of an intra-aortic balloon pump due to refractory
heart failure was registered in 10% of patients in group A and in 20%
of patients in group B. It was found that the average duration of
mechanical ventilation in group A is 10.5 hours postoperatively, and in
group B - 12.5 hours. The mean duration of catecholamine infusion in
both groups was 3 days. The average stay in intensive care is shorter
for patients in Group A - 2.5 days, and in Group B is 3.5 days. In terms
of survival - mortality in the group with LIMA occlusion is 0%, while
in the group without LIMA occlusion is 20%. Conclusion: Our
reported results from the use of the LIMA balloon occlusion method in
patients with prosthetic valve endocarditis who are high-risk and
complicated patients and nevertheless the mortality in this group
studied by us is 0% and no serious complications of the applied method
have been registered. Therefore, we believe that the angiographic
balloon LIMA occlusion is a reliable, easily applicable and relatively
safe technique that improves the surgical results and prognosis of
patients in need of reoperative cardiac surgery.
Evaluation and consideration of local specimen material properties in lifetime prediction of short fibre reinforced PA6T/6I
Authors: Stadler Gabriel , Primetzhofer Andreas , Pinter Gerald , Grün Florian
Published: December 2021

To exploit the full material potential of short fibre reinforced
PA6T/6I, specific component calculations including aniso- tropic
material behaviour is necessary. For this, different failure criteria
and fatigue models are used to describe the behaviour during a component
service life. This paper deals with the determination and consideration
of fibre orientations for failure criteria and fatigue calculations.
Therefore, a novel method to determine fibre orientation (FO)
distributions across injection moulded plates, is proposed. The
developed method allows a forecast of FOs for different specimen
extraction positions and angles on injection moulded plates by using
only a few measured reference points. As a result, fatigue models can be
calibrated with the strength values and the corresponding FO, calculated
for fracture position. The performed tests show a non-negligible
influence of failure positions, due to fibre orientation distributions
along the specimens. So, the FO determination method delivers an
improvement in strength values estimation.
Metastatic renal cell carcinoma presenting as a duodenal mass
Authors: Vrakas Spyridon , Skouloudis Epameinondas , Koutoufaris Georgios , Manoloudaki Kassiani , Xourgias Vasilis
Published: December 2021

We report a case of renal cell carcinoma metastasis to the duodenum.
Growing Teratoma Syndrome: Two case reports
Authors: shrestha anju , Dhakal Hari , Pandey Sirish , Amatya Kapendra , Shrestha Sudip , Tiwari Prakash , Lama Srijana
Published: December 2021

We present two cases of nine and twenty-seven years old girls with
recurrence of immature teratoma after an incomplete surgical staging. In
both cases, there were huge abdominopelvic masses despite decrease in
tumor markers with chemotherapy. Complete surgical resection of these
masses was done, and histopathology showed only mature teratoma.
Retained fetal bone post abortion causing infertility
Authors: Cao Jiexin , Grubb Carla , Khurshid Mian , Gumma Aparna
Published: December 2021

Fetal bone retention is a rare but under-diagnosed complication after
abortion. If left untreated, it can cause menstrual dysfunction and
secondary infertility. We present a case of a 39 year old woman who
undergone abortion 20 years ago but suffered with secondary infertility
due to retained fetal bone.
Anti-nonspecific adsorption segments-assisted self-driven surface imprinted fibers for efficient protein separation
Authors: Yang Zuoting , Wang Ting , Wang Yabin , Zhang Qiuyu , Zhang Baoliang
Published: December 2021

At present, the development of high-performance protein imprinted
materials is still a research hotspot in the field of protein
imprinting. Herein, anti-protein adsorption segment (CBMA)-assisted
self-driven BSA surface imprinted fibers MTCFs@SIP@CBMA with high
recognition selectivity are pioneered using the strategies of combining
magnetic nanomaterial surface imprinting technique with amino-Michael
addition. The special structure of the carrier MTCFs endows
MTCFs@SIP@CBMA with magnetic performance and self-driven adsorption
performance, which simplifies the separation process while improving the
adsorption capacity and accelerating the adsorption rate. The adsorption
capacity for BSA reached 395.26 mg/g within 30 min. The introduction of
CBMA segments on the surface after imprinting by amino-Michael addition
makes its polymer chain length and position controllable. Under the
strongest anti-nonspecific adsorption effect, MTCFs@SIP@CBMA exhibit
excellent specific identification to BSA from mixed proteins.
Additionally, MTCFs@SIP@CBMA show considerable reusability. Therefore,
MTCFs@SIP@CBMA are expected to be applied in efficient separation of
proteins in biological samples.
Panorama histórico da educação comparada: as contribuições de George Bereday
Authors: Madureira Michele de Lourdes Alves , Brandão Carlos da Fonseca , Laham Stelamary Aparecida Despincieri
Published: December 2021

O presente artigo busca apresentar um ângulo do panorama histórico traçado pela Educação Comparada, segundo a revisão bibliográfica documental realizada pelos autores e apresentar a proposta de um método comparativo de Bereday. Inicialmente nossa busca metodológica se voltou para as diferentes divisões em fases ou períodos propostas pelos autores clássicos. Logo a seguir optamos por trazer o transcorrer da educação comparada subdividindo em décadas e incluindo como ela se deu também no cenário brasileiro. No tópico seguinte, nosso estudo se debruçou em trazer a metodologia sistematizada para análises comparativas proposta por George F. Z. Bereday, autor clássico da Educação Comparada, cujo legado ainda podemos observar de forma recorrente nos estudos comparados da atualidade.
Interpretação teórico-política da gestão democrática universitária no contexto das políticas neoliberais
Authors: Martins Tânia Barbosa , Dias Vagno Emygdio Machado , Batista Sueli Soares dos Santos
Published: December 2021

O artigo analisa a gestão democrática universitária a partir de uma reflexão teórico-política das contradições do Estado capitalista como instância de dominação e poder burguês no contexto das políticas neoliberais. O referencial teórico é a concepção de Florestan Fernandes de democracia e autocracia-burguesa em países de capitalismo dependente e subdesenvolvido. Os procedimentos são um estudo teórico que faz referências aos conceitos de democracia, gestão da educação, autonomia universitária e as políticas neoliberais. A limitação do princípio constitucional de autonomia universitária produziu uma restrição da gestão democrática pelo modelo de gestão gerencial e pelo projeto neoliberal.