bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A measure of case complexity for cancer multidisciplinary teams: Development and early validation of the MeDiC tool
Authors: Soukup Tayana , Morbi Abigail , Lamb Ben W , Gandamihardja Tasha , Hogben Katy , Noyes Katia , Skolarus Ted , Darzi Ara , Sevdalis Nick , Green James
Published: April 2019

Background and Objective. There is increasing emphasis in cancer care globally for care to be reviewed and managed by multidisciplinary teams (i.e., in tumor boards). Evidence and recommendations suggest that the complexity of each patient case needs to be considered as care is planned, however no tool currently exists for cancer teams to do so. We report the development and early validation of such a tool.Methods. We used a mixed-methods approach involving psychometric evaluation and expert review to develop the Measure of case-Discussion Complexity (MeDiC) between May 2014 and November 2016. The study ran in 6 phases and included ethnographic interviews, observations, surveys, feasibility and reliability testing, expert consensus, and multiple expert-team reviews.Results. Phase-1: case complexity factors identified through literature review and expert interviews; Phase-2: 51 factors subjected to iterative review and content validation by 9 cancer teams across 4 England Trusts with 9 further items identified; Phase 3: 60-items subjected to expert review distilled to the most relevant; Phase 4: item weighing and further content validation through a national UK survey. Phases 5 and 6: excellent inter-assessor reliability between clinical and non-clinical observers, and adequate validity on 903 video case-discussions achieved. A final set of 27 factors, measuring clinical and logistical complexities were integrated into MeDiC.Conclusions. MeDiC is an evidence-based and expert-driven tool that gauges the complexity of cancer cases. MeDiC may be used as a clinical quality assurance and screening tool for tumor board consideration through case selection and prioritization.
Individual Preferences for Voluntary vs. Mandatory Vaccination Policies: An Experimental Analysis
Authors: Meier Nicolas , Böhm Robert , Korn Lars , Betsch Cornelia
Published: April 2019

Background: More and more countries are discussing the introduction of mandatory vaccinationpolicies. Yet, little is known about individuals’ actual preferences for voluntary vs. mandatory vaccination policies, and the psychological processes underlying such preferences. Objective of the present research was to investigate the development of individual preferences for voluntary and mandatory vaccination policies.Methods: We conducted a controlled laboratory study (N = 168) using a repeated interactive vaccination game with decision-contingent monetary incentives. In each round, participants decided in favour of either a voluntary or a mandatory vaccination policy, followed by the vaccination decision (voluntary policy) or vaccination (mandatory policy) which both resulted in actual (financial) consequences.Results: We observe large heterogeneity in participants’ preferences for the voluntary vs. mandatory policy. Under voluntary vaccination, the preference for the mandatory policy increased with decreasing vaccination rates (and increasing risk of infection). In contrast, experiencing vaccine- adverse events under mandatory vaccination increased the preference for the voluntary policy. The latter effect was larger for individuals with a negative (vs. positive) attitude towards vaccination. Overall, as individuals gathered experiences under both the voluntary and the mandatory policy, the preference for voluntary vaccination policy increased over time.Conclusions: Individuals are more willing to accept mandatory vaccination policies when vaccination rates are low. In the long run, the occurrence of vaccine-adverse events may spark opposition to mandatory vaccination policy.
Situatedness in Personality, Attitude & Rationality Research – From Case Studies towards Criteria of Situated Models in Cognitive Psychology
Authors: Wundrack Richard
Published: April 2019

Situated cognition, the idea that cognition depends on the environment engaged in, has been proclaimed and defended by philosophers for almost half a century. Its implementation in cognitive psychology has remained largely unspecified by the philosophical debate, yet more and more empirical research is done under the label of situated cognition. Thus, in order to find criteria to guide situated modeling in cognitive psychology, I compare three empirical models that extensively reference situational features in explaining their respective research subjects. Specifically, I investigate the Cognitive-Affective Personality System (CAPS) in personality research, the Associative-Propositional Evaluation (APE) model in attitude research, and the adaptive toolbox in decision-making research. Two possible hands-on criteria to model situated cognition are extracted and reviewed: a functional-cognitive distinction and if-then rules of situation–behavior relations. Finally, the possible gain in interdisciplinary exchange that situated models in cognitive psychology enable is discussed.
Nipah virus (NiV): a ‘new’ addition to the ever changing landscape of infections
Authors: James Sruthi , Banerjee Indrajit , Sathian Brijesh , Van Teijlingen Edwin
Published: April 2019

Public Health professionals and researchers always need to be on their toes as the pool of viruses is forever changing.  One recent example of this change is the Nipah virus (NiV).  This infection is a type of zoonosis, emerging from the family of Paramyxoviridae, genus Henipavirus (RNA virus) and the natural host is Pteropus fruit bat. For Public Health surveillance and multidisciplinary approaches on investigations and therapy and development of vaccines are vital.  As with all emerging viruses harmful to humans, an effective system for the detection of infectious diseases as well as for the identification for new causes, risk factors and characteristics in challenged settings is crucial to reduce the disease burden in the population.
Estimation of the burden of people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in Kerala state, India
Authors: Sathian Brijesh , Sreedharan Jayadevan , Asim Mohammad , Menezes Ritesh G , Teijlingen Edwin Van , Unnikrishnan Bhaskaran
Published: April 2019

Background: Worldwide, 36.7 million people were infected with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) by the end of 2015. Over the period 2007 to 2015, there was a declining trend in the prevalence of adult Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the state of Kerala, India.  The current study aims to find a suitable statistical modelling technique for the distribution of HIV incubation time and predict the cumulative number of AIDS cases.

Materials and Methods: The requisite data were obtained from the Kerala State AIDS Control Society (KSACS) for the years 2007 to 2015. To assess the distribution of HIV incubation time, the data of 22 HIV-infected Keralite patients were retrieved from the medical records of a teaching hospital.  Data included age, gender, and incubation time. The back-calculation method was utilized to predict the cumulative HIV/AIDS cases.

Results: The estimated total cumulative AIDS cases in Kerala for the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 were found to be 35,777, 48,944, 62,039, 45,669, 45,668, and 43,605, 42,377, 39,362, 37,617, 39,583, 25,414 respectively using back-calculation method with Weibull (2) incubation time distribution. The mean incubation time of the total HIV cases (male and female) was 4.4 years which indicates a rapid progression of the disease in the state of Kerala.

Conclusion: The back-calculation method is a powerful tool to estimate the cumulative frequency of AIDS cases; which predicted a declining HIV trend among Keralites. Moreover, the Weibull distribution is the best fitted distribution for HIV incubation time in our population.
Outbreak of Leptospirosis in Kerala
Authors: James Sruthi , Sathian Brijesh , Teijlingen Edwin Van , Asim Mohammad
Published: April 2019

In South Asia, the monsoon brings life to vegetation, but at the same time has potential to cause public health problems. Notably, the climate change due to global warming is affecting the extent of monsoon rainfall in the region causing flooding which increases the risks of major disease outbreaks.  Flooding and standing water after heavy rainfall increases the risk of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, plague, chikungunya, typhoid, cholera and Leptospirosis. 

Worldwide, Leptospirosis is one of the most common and emerging zoonoses, except on the North and South Poles. Rat fever or leptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by the spiral-shaped bacteria (spirochete) of the genus Leptospira. This infection is mainly seen in wild and even domesticated species of rodents. It is mainly transmitted to humans by exposure of the mucous membranes (oral, nasal & eye) and skin abrasions or cuts to the urine or tissues of infected rodents or soil contaminated by their urine. Rats are the primary reservoir of leptospirosis, although farm animals and livestock, such as horses, pigs, dogs or cattle, and even wild animals can also be a reservoir for the bacteria. However, human-to-human transmission seems to occur occasionally. It is also an occupational hazard with potential risk of exposure among outdoors workers such as farmers, cleaners, veterinarians, agricultural workers. Moreover, there exists an increased chance of a recreational hazard to those who swims and wades in contaminated waters .
Penggunaan Website www.acehselatankab.go.id Terhadap Kepuasan dan Pengetahuan Tentang Layanan Perizinan di Kalangan Masyarakat Aceh Selatan
Authors: Zianur Deka Harwinta
Published: April 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan penggunaan website www.acehselatankab.go.id terhadap kepuasan informasi layanan perizinan, menganalisis hubungan penggunaan website www.acehselatankab.go.id terhadap pengetahuan tentang layanan perizinan, serta menganalisis hubungan penggunaan website www.acehselatankab.go.id terhadap kepuasan informasi dan pengetahuan tentang layanan perizinan di kalangan masyarakat Kabupaten Aceh Selatan. Penggunaan website meliputi frekuensi, durasi, intensitas, desain, dan konten yang dianalisis melalui teori uses and gratifications dari Katz, Blumler dan Gurevitch. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode korelasional. Populasi penelitian adalah pengguna website www.acehselatankab.go.id yang berjumlah 184.534 pengguna. Dengan menggunakan rumus Slovin diperoleh sampel penelitian sebesar 150 orang. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling dan accidental sampling. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner. Data yang telah terkumpul diolah dengan analisis tabel tunggal, analisis tabel silang dan uji korelasi Spearman Rank. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Terdapat hubungan positif yang sangat signifikan antara penggunaan website www.acehselatankab.go.id dengan kepuasan informasi layanan perizinan, (2) Terdapat hubungan positif yang sangat signifikan antara penggunaan website www.acehselatankab.go.id dengan pengetahuan tentang layanan perizinan.
Isolation of some gram-negative bacterial species from naturally infected silver European eel fish (Anguilla anguilla linnaeus, 1758)
Authors: Korun Jale , ÇELİK Yağmur Saadet , GÖKOĞLU Mehmet , YILMAZ Mesut
Published: April 2019

The
aim of this study is to inform isolations of Shewanella putrefaciens, Aeromonas
sobria and A. veronii from the silver European eel
fish (Anguilla anguilla) caught from the Gulf of Antalya, Turkey. Three silver eel
fish samples as freshly dead (mean weight 75 g) were obtained by a local
fisherman. For bacteriological study, inoculations from the head kidney, spleen
and liver were made and inoculated onto Brain Hearth Infusion Agar (BHIA-S)
supplemented with 1.5 % NaCl. The inoculated petri dishes were incubated at 24
± 2°C for 72 hours. The end of the incubation period, bacterial colonies were
subcultured. For presumptive identification of the bacterial strains, the
strains were identified using a variety of phenotypic characteristics. The
further identification of the strains was performed with PCR. Clinically, the
silver eel samples showed pale gills, losses of scale, necrotic lesions on
dorsal, hemorrhagies on the jaws, lateral and ventral sides of the body and
around the anus and hemoragic anal fin. At necropsy, the fish had enlarged and
pale spleen and the gastrointestinal tract was empty. After 72 hours, 10 bacterial
strains were isolated. 6 strains as Shewanella
putrefaciens, 2 strains as Aeromonas
sobria and 2 strains as A. veronii were identified according to the
phenotypical characteristics and PCR study results. The eel fish stocks in
natural conditions are decreasing and this problem may be multifactorial such
as disease, migration and overhunting. As a result of this study, A. veronii
was first isolated from A. anguilla.
Knee Osteoarthritis Revisited; But Only After KL Grading Is Tested: A Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Kuttan Victoria David , Anap Deepak , Kachewar Sushil
Published: April 2019

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is one of the major causes in musculoskeletal condition leading to functional loss in patients. Determining the progression of the disease is a useful tool which will help in the planning of the exercise programme to slow or halt the disease progression. Measuring the joint space width of the tibiofemoral joint is one of the best options for knowing the disease progression and helps in designing an exercise programme. Aim: Retrospective measurement of joint space width in patients with bilateral tibiofemoral osteoarthritis of the knee joint. Methodology: Data was retrieved from the picture archiving and communication system (PACS) from 1st of February to 22nd of June 2018. Radiographs that were showing OA knee features by using Kellegren Lawrence (KL) grading system were considered and the joint space between the tibial and femoral compartment was measured. Result: The joint space width showed more reduction in the medial compartment of the joint as compared to the lateral compartment. Conclusion: In the rural population of Maharashtra the medial joint space is markedly decreased as compared to the lateral compartment of the tibiofemoral joint and as the KL grade increases the joint space width decreased.

Keywords: Osteoarthritis; Knee; Joint space width; Rural Maharashtra.
A study of the Oxidative stress and Antioxidant status in diabetic subjects who are on treatment with Metformin
Authors: Koshy Manju , Jeeji Palocaren , S Sethupathy
Published: April 2019

Background: Oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of DM and its complications. However, antioxidant status and its contribution to type 2 DM are less explored in South Indian population. Metformin, is a biguanide anti hyperglycemic agent used for the management of type 2 diabetes. Aim:Â  To study the alteration in oxidant and antioxidant status in type 2 diabetic subjects on treatment with Metformin and to evaluate the effect of metformin in improving the total antioxidant status. Methodology: In this cross sectional study, all subjects were T2DM patients, on metformin monotherapy (500 mg, bd) and were grouped into two - Group 1 and Group 2 for the study purpose, based on their HbA1c values. Baseline parameters (B.P, Waist Hip ratio, BMI, family history), glycemic status, lipid profile, FRAP, TBARS and serum Metformin levels were assayed. Fasting and postprandial blood specimens were collected and plasma glucose concentrations were measured by standard methods. Fasting plasma total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was measured by ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP) assay. Oxidative stress was evaluated and measured as TBARS and the values were compared among the two groups. Results: TBARS levels were higher and FRAP levels were significantly lower in Group I subjects compared to Group II subjects and can be explained due to increased superoxide ions and reduced activity of S. O. D. Conclusion: It may be concluded that total antioxidant status is lower in type 2 diabetic subjects of Group 1 category compared to diabetic subjects in the Group 2 and it may be related to the beneficial effects of the biguanide, Metformin.
Biomarkers to Assess Liver Function in Various Types of Liver Diseases
Authors: G Pradeep , B Vikram , DVHS Sharma
Published: April 2019

Background: It is estimated that liver diseases are among the top ten killer diseases in India, causing deaths every year. Besides, there are those who suffered from chronic liver problems needing recurrent hospitalization and prolonged medical attention, which leaves them physically, mentally, emotionally and financially devastated. Methodology: The study included (n=80) various liver disease patients admitted to the General Medicine department and controls (n=20) subjects were having normal health within the age group of 30-55 years. Serum levels of bilirubin, Aspartate Transaminase, Alanine Amino Transferase, Alkaline Phosphatase and Gamma Glutamyl Transferase parameters were studied among the subjects suffering from cirrhosis, alcoholic liver disease, viral hepatitis, obstructive jaundice type of liver diseases. Result: The results of this study showed that the increase in serum levels of Bilirubin, AST, ALT, ALP and GGT in various types of liver diseases i.e Obstructive jaundice, Cirrhosis of the liver, Viral hepatitis, Alcoholic Liver disease when compared with controls. Conclusion: Biochemistry laboratory investigations i.e. Liver Function Test (LFT) are a simple, easy measure of tools which can early diagnose the various types of liver diseases.

Keywords: Liver diseases; Liver Bio-markers;  Liver Function Test.
Study of serum high sensitivity C- reactive protein and lipid profile in ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
Authors: Argade Dr. Sarika , Shendye Dr. Reshakiran J
Published: April 2019

Introduction: Stroke is the neurological deficit of abrupt onset attributable to focal vascular cause and makes a considerable contribution to morbidity and mortality. High sensitivity C reactive protein (hsCRP) is an acute-phase reactant tends to increase at the onset of inflammation. Atherosclerosis, a major risk factor for cerebrovascular diseases involves inflammation which is triggered by dyslipidaemia. Objective: To estimate and compare levels of serum hs-CRP and lipid profile in patients with ischemic and haemorrhagic stroke. Methods: Present study comprised of 90 subjects, 30 ischemic stroke, 30 haemorrhagic stroke and 30 as apparently healthy control. Blood samples obtained within 24 hours of presentation were analysed for serum hsCRP and lipid profile. Results: In the present study Median age was 52 years, 52.5 years and 54 years in control, ischemic stroke and haemorrhagic stroke respectively. Hs-CRP levels were raised in ischemic and haemorrhagic stroke compared to normal control (F-value=96.78; p<0.0001). Total cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL- cholesterol levels were significantly raised while HDL- cholesterol levels were low in ischemic stroke and haemorrhagic stroke than control (p<0.05). Conclusion: Increased serum hs-CRP levels and dyslipidemia were observed in ischemic and haemorrhagic stroke. But serum hs-CRP cannot differentiate type of stroke.

Keywords: Ischemic stroke; Haemorrhagic stroke; hs-CRP; Lipid profile.
ASSESSMENT OF MATURITY LEVEL: A STUDY OF QHSE CULTURE
Authors: Orlando Angelo Guido Soares , Lima Gilson Brito Alves , Abreu Chrystyane Gerth Silveira
Published: April 2019

The aim of this paper is to present a model that quantifies the level of QHSE culture maturity in a segment of the oil and gas industry, with recommendations to increase the level of QHSE awareness. The theoretical reference is based on the understanding of the premises about safety culture and its aspects, while the methodological approach of this article is based on an exploratory study supported by a research with QHSE specialists in the segment. After analyzing the results and discussions, it was verified that the safety maturity level is high but needs some improvement points. Results showed that the presented evaluation method can be effective to evaluate the current state of the safety maturity, however, it is necessary to follow some basic prerequisites for its implementation.
An Effective College Prediction System using Time Series Analysis
Authors: Parmar Ravi , Tandale Dhaval , Kanago Avdhut , Repal Rahul , Navale Geeta S.
Published: April 2019

In recent times time series analysis has gained more importance with increasing applications. The time series data is related with a time stamp for each data. One of the possible applications is the prediction of cut-off of a college using time series analysis over is previous cut-offs. It is very important for a student to secure the best possible college for his graduation degree. For his further undergraduate studies, the student needs to apply for a list of colleges. It is very crucial which colleges the student applies for and what are the chances of him getting admission into that college. The future cut-off of a college can be predicted using methods such as time-series analysis which will aid the students to decide which colleges to apply to.
Survey on Cab Services for the Visually Impaired
Authors: Swathi Baswaraju , Dani M Joshua , Bhattacharjee Sraddha , Yousuf Zeeshan
Published: April 2019

In today’s growing world where technology advancing into every aspect of our lives, it has changed the way we go about our life. With all this technology in hand, improvements can be made in various ways to help the society. Focusing on the transportation industry, it has seen an exponential technological growth with the introduction of Applications and services which provide the people with an easy option of travel by booking Cabs which will arrive at their doorstep. Some of the leading apps in this category are Ola, Uber and so many more. However, these apps cater only to the common demographic of people/users. India is a country with over 13 million visually impaired individuals out of which the state of Karnataka has 264,170 people according to the Karnataka Census of 2011. With all these apps and technologies being available to us, we can provide a means of easy and safe transport to these impaired individuals. E-Car Savegalu is an attempt at providing these transportation services to the visually impaired in the form of an application which is intuitive and easy use to book cabs. This concept has a significant role to play in the society by helping a good number of visually impaired people in terms of travel.
Significance of Image Compression and Its Upshots - A Survey
Authors: Boopathiraja S. , Kalavathi P. , Dhanalakshmi C.
Published: April 2019

In the recent years, digital imaging and multimedia are comprising a large growth. It comes to practice that huge amount of image has been utilizing and it probably demand the image compression methods. Image compression is mainly used for reduce the storage size and transmission cost of an image. Based on the quality requirement, it is classified as either lossy or lossless. In this paper, we explore the significance of image compression and the upshot of the survey conducted from the image compression literature. Additionally, we review the various evaluation metrics for image compression such as Compression Ratio, Bit per Pixel, Mean Square Error, Peak Signal to Noise Ratio and Structural Similarity Index.
Video Face Recognition System for Large Scale Person Re-Identification Using Grassman Algorithm
Authors: T Pandeeshvari. , Kumar Aajan
Published: April 2019

The identity or verification of humans primarily based on their thermal information isn't always an easy mission to perform, but thermal face biometrics can make contributions to that undertaking. Face reputation is an interesting and a successful application of Image analysis and Pattern recognition. Facial pictures are important for intelligent vision based human machine interaction. Face processing is based at the fact that the records approximately a consumer’s identity may be extracted from the image and the computers can act as a consequence. A thermal face image should be represented with biometrics features that highlight thermal face characteristic and are compact and easy to use for classification. Second, image resolution is basically lower for video sequences. If the subject is present in very far from the camera, the actual face image resolution can be as low as 64 by 64 pixels. Finally, face image variations, such as illumination, expression, pose, occlusion, and motion, are more important in video sequences. The approach can address the unbalanced distributions between still images and videos in a robust way by generating multiple “bridges” to connect the still images and video frames. So in this project, implement still to video matching approach to match the images with videos using Grassmann manifold learning approach to know unknown matches. Finally provide voice alert at the time unknown matching in real time environments. And implement neural network classification algorithms to classify the face images in real time captured videos.
Direct Torque Control of Induction Motor by Using Particle Swarm Optimization Technique
Authors: Yadav Mohit Kumar , Sharma Somnath , Srivastava Sumati
Published: April 2019

This paper is based on an efficient and reliable evolutionary approach of particle swarm optimization (PSO) using direct torque control (DTC) of induction motor. In order to resolve the problem of parameter variation the PI controllers are generally used in industrial plants because it is uncomplicated and robust. However, there is a problem in changing PI parameters. So, the engineers are looking for automatic tuning procedures. In traditional direct torque-controlled induction motor drive, there is generally undesired torque and ripple in form of flux. So Tuning PI parameters (Kp, Ki) are critical to DTC system to improve the performance of the system. In this paper, particle swarm optimization (PSO) is planned to correct the parameters (Kp, Ki) of the speed controller in order to get improved performance of the system and also responsible to run the machine at base speed.
Pelletization Techniques. The Pharma Review
Authors: Sonaye Harsha V , Shaikh Mohmad Rafik Y. , Shaikh Rubina
Published: April 2019

Pellets are spherical or nearly spherical, free-flowing granules with a narrow size distribution, typically varying between 500 and 1500 µm for pharmaceutical applications. They are generally produced via a pelletization process whereby a powder blend consisting of an API and excipients particles is agglomerated into spherical granules. This review article deals with various aspects of the extrusion–spheronization technique. Pelletization is a technique to convert drugs or excipients to small free flowing, spherical or semi spherical units, which are produced by agglomerating fine powdered drugs/ excipients with a binder solution. Pellets range in size, typically, between 0.5 – 2 mm. In relation to pharmaceuticals, pellets offer high degree of flexibility in design and development of oral dosage form. Pelletization technique help in the formation of spherical beads or pellets having a diameter 0.5 -1.5 mm which can be eventually coated for preparation of modified release dosage form. The manufacturing techniques include Drug layering, Extrusion-Spheronization, Cryopelletization, Compression, Balling, Hot-Melt Extrusion Technology, Freeze pelletization, Spray-drying & Spray-congealing. Factors affecting pelletization technique and advantages, disadvantages of pellets are discussed.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA MODUL BILINGUAL BERGAMBAR BERBASIS KEWIRAUSAHAAN PADA ARITMETIK SOSIAL
Authors: Septyani Ratri , Salim Agus , Rakhmawati Rosida , Masykur Rubhan
Published: April 2019

This article has intention to develop entrepreneurship-based bilingual media modules on the subject of social arithmetic. This research is classified as research and development that used the ADDIE development model. Data collection technique used validation questionnaire and feedback questionnaire. The data analysis technique of this research used descriptive quantitative to obtain score from validator and students’ feedback. While descriptive qualitative was applied to obtain and describe the data which contains of comment, suggestion and revision, improvement from the validator. Based on the results of the validation, it can be said that entrepreneurship-based bilingual module was eligible and worthy, while from the students’ response and feedback, it can be said that the product was interesting. In conclusion, the bilingual module media can be used and applicable as a mathematics teaching material on the subject of social arithmetic.  

Artikel ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengembangkan media modul bilingual bergambar berbasis kewirausahaan pada pokok bahasan aritmatika social. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian dan pengembangan yang menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE. Tehnik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah angket validasi dan angket respon. Tehnik analisis data yang digunakan digunakan dalam penelitian dan pengembangan yaitu, deskriptif kuantitatif untuk mengolah data dalam bentuk skor dari penilaian oleh validator dan respon siswa, sedangkan deskriptif kualitatif untuk mendeskripsikan data berupa komentar saran perbaikan dari validator. Berdasarkan hasil validasi terhadap pengembangan media modul bilingual bergambar berbasis kewirausahaan mendapatkan kriteria sangat layak dan berdasarkan angket respon mendapatkan kriteria sangat menarik. Berdasarkan hal ini dapat disimpulkan media modul bilingual yang dikembangkan dapat digunakan sebagai bahan ajar matematika pada pokok bahasan aritmatika sosial.
CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING PADA ARITMATIKA SOSIAL
Authors: Taufik M. Anang , Mulyoto Mulyoto , Sunardi Sunardi , Suryani Nunuk
Published: April 2019

The purpose of this research is to know and investigate the difference of students’ ability in doing social arithmetic and the implementation of contextual teaching and learning model in experimental class and students’ ability in doing social arithmetic that taught by applying tutor method in control class. This research is classified as a quasi-experimental design which is used pre and posttest control group design. The sample of this research was eight B grade students as experimental class and eight grade A students as a control class. This research took place at junior High School (SMP) Negeri 2 Gondang, Bojonegoro, East java. This research applied random sampling technique. The sum of subject of the research was about 56 students which consist of 28 students from control class and 28 students from experimental class. The result of the research shows that there is difference in implementation of two different learning models. The implementation of contextual teaching and learning model is better than tutor model. It can be proved from the mean score of posttest in experimental class. It was 75.89 while in control class was about 71.96. It can be said that there was significant difference about 3.93. It can be concluded that contextual teaching and learning  (CLT) model can improve students’ ability in doing social arithmetic better than tutor model.   Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan kemampuan siswa menyelesaikan soal aritmatika sosial dari implementasi model pembelajaran Contextual Teaching and Learningdi kelas eksperimen dibandingkan dengan kemampuan siswa menyelesaikan soal aritmatika sosial dengan model pembelajaran ceramah di kelas kontrol. Jenis penelitian ini adalah quasi eksperimen dengan desain penelitian pre tes posttes control group design. Sample yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa SMP Negeri 2 Gondang Bojonegoro Jawa Timur kelas VIII B sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas VIII A sebagai kelas kontrol yang ditentukan dengan teknik random sampling. Subjek penelitian ini terdiri dari 56 siswa di kelas eksperimen 28 siswa di kelas kontrol sebanyak 28 siswa. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan perbedaan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran Contextual Teaching and Learning lebih baik dari model pembelajaran ceramah yang selama ini digunakan. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari nilai rata-rata post tes di kelas eksperimen adalah 75,89 dikelas kontrol nilai post tes adalah 71,96 sehingga didapat perbedaan sebesar 3,93. Kesimpulan hasil penelitian ini adalah bahwa model pembelajaran Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) dapat meningkatkan kemampuan siswa dalam menyelesaikan aritmatika sosial lebih baik daripada model pembelajaran ceramah.
PENGARUH PERHATIAN ORANG TUA DAN MINAT BELAJAR TERHADAP PENGUASAAN KONSEP MATEMATIKA
Authors: Supriyatin Titin
Published: April 2019

The research aims to determine the effect of parents’ attention and students’ interest toward students’ mathematical concept. This research used Path Analysis Method. The sample of this research was 60 students which was chosen by using multi stage sampling technique. The data collection technique of this research was done by using written test and questionnaire. The data analysis was done by applying descriptive statistic method, Pearson Coefficient Correlation and path analysis. The result shows that there is significant effect of parents’ attention toward students’ mathematical concept mastery, there is significant effect of students’ learning interest toward mathematical concept mastery, there is significant effect of parents’ attention toward students’ learning interest, there is indirect insignificant effect of parents’ attention toward mathematical concept mastery through students’ learning interest. To improve students’ mathematical concept mastery at junior high school level, teachers should synchronize parents’ attention and students’ learning interest better than before.   Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perhatian orang tua dan minat belajar terhadap penguasaan konsep matatematika. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode path analisys. Sampel sebanyak 60 siswa yang diambil dengan teknik multi stage sampling. Pengumpulan data dilaksanakan dengan tes tulis dan angket penelitian. Analisis data dengan metode  statistik deskriptif, koefisien korelasi pearson dana nalisis jalur (path analisis). Uji statistik dipergunakan uji F. Hasil penelitian menunjukan terdapat pengaruh langsung yang signifikan perhatian orang tua terhadap penguasaan konsep Matematika siswa, terdapat pengaruh langsung yang signifikan minat belajar terhadap penguasaan konsep Matematika siswa, terdapat  pengaruh langsung yang signifikan perhatian orang tua terhadap minat belajar siswa, terdapat pengaruh tidak langsung yang tidak signifikan perhatian orang tua terhadap penguasaan konsep matematika melalui minat belajarsiswa. Untuk meningkatkan kemampuan penguasaan konsep matematika siswa SMP, guru harus berupaya agar perhatian orang tua dan minat belajar siswa bisa lebih baik lagi.
PENERAPAN METODE ABC DALAM PENGENDALIAN PERSEDIAAN PADA DIVISI GMS DI GIANT BOTANI SQUARE BOGOR (Studi Kasus Di departement Electronik)
Authors: Manullang Asna , Ramdan Muhamad Romi
Published: April 2019

Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut: untuk mengetahui pengelolaan dan pengendalian persediaan barang pada Divisi GMS Giant Botani Square Bogor, untuk mengetahui cara mengimplementasikan persediaan barang dengan metode ABC Divisi GMS. Pada Divisi GMS produk yang masuk kedalam Kategori A sebanyak 232 item dari total 890 item yang tersedia, mempunyai kontribusi sales ke departemen sebesar 42.54 % dan 20.32 % kontribusi sales ke divisi GMS. Untuk kategori B, contoh barang (POLYTRON LED 20INCH PLD20D900) memiliki volume tahunan hanya 7 unit untuk satu tahun, memiliki harga per unit cukup tinggi yaitu sebesar Rp.1.326.520, (POLYTRON WASHING MACHINE PWM 7556) memiliki volume penjualan 21 unit harga Rp.1.275.800, (SONY HOME THEATER DAV-TZ140) memiliki volume penjualan 13 unit harga Rp.1.259. 091, Pada produk yang masuk kategori B. jumlah pemesanan yang dilakukan sekitar 1 kali dalam satu minggu, hal ini dilakukan untuk memastikan ketersediaan barang yang cukup ditoko, reorder barang sangat diperlukan dikarenakan pada saat stock barang ditoko sudah kurang maka perlu dilakukakn pemesanan kembali, perhitungan waktu kedatangan perlu dilakukan pada saat melakukan pemesanan sampai dengan penerimaan barang, hal ini bertujuan agar waktu yang diperlukan tidak terlalu lama yang berakibat kekosongan barang di toko. Kata Kunci : Pengendalian Persediaan, Metode ABC.
ANALISIS HUTANG DAGANG DAN PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP PENJUALAN (Studi Kasus pada PT. Goodyear Indonesia Tbk. dan PT. Gajah Tunggal Tbk.)
Authors: Rizqi Muhammad Nur
Published: April 2019

Accounts payable are the charges arising from the purchase of raw materials, supplies, or merchandise are made on credit to other parties for which payment is deferred until the debt matures. Loose debt policy could result in higher amount of debt a company has, so it can increase the risk of inability to pay , which in turn can lower the profit achievement. For that the company needs to establish appropriate policies to manage its debt. The results of the analysis of trade payables and pengeruhnya on sales at PT. Goodyear Indonesia Tbk. and PT. Gajah Tunggal Tbk. shows that the value of r = 0.630 approaching +1, meaning accounts payable has a strong and positive relationship to sales, this means that an increase in accounts payable each will be followed by an increase in sales. T-test results of the processing of the data above , provide information that amounted to 1,404 t , while t table at the confidence level α ( alpha ) by 10 % or 0.1 and degrees of freedom (df) equal to 3 is 2.353. It can be concluded that t is smaller than t table or 1.404 < 2.353, this means accounts payable does not have a significant impact on sales, in other words, accounts payable does not have a significant effect on sales. Value of r = 0.630 shows values approaching +1, meaning accounts payable has a strong and positive relationship to sales. T-test results of the processing of the data above , provide information that amounted to 1,404 t, while t table at the confidence level α ( alpha ) by 10 % or 0.1 and degrees of freedom (df) equal to 3 is 2.353 . It can be concluded that t is smaller than t table or 1.404 < 2.353, this means accounts payable does not have a significant impact on sales, in other words, accounts payable does not have a significant effect on sales.Keywords : accounts payable, sales.
ANALISIS BALANCE SCORE CARD SEBAGAI SUATU ALAT PENGUKURAN KINERJA PERUSAHAAN (Studi Kasus pada PT. Sierad Produce Tbk.)
Authors: Prasetya Syarief Gerald
Published: April 2019

Information technology era forces a company to find out and to make use new ways to win competition. One of the way that company can go through the competition is to emprove the company performance. Company performance can only be done if the level of the company’s performance in the past and currently known clearly. Analyzing tool which determine the level of company performance is balance scorecard analysis. Balanced scorecard is interpreted as a set of measurement which shows the pictures of the business in brief but comprehensive to the top managers. Balanced scorecard covers the standard criterias of financial describes the actionwhich has been carried out for customer satisfaction, internal process, organizational innovation and the improvements of measurement of operational activity as a trigger of financial performance in the future. In this research, there are four perspective of balanced scorecard searched, which consists of financial perspective, customer perspective, internal business perspective, and also learning and growth perspective. Based on the results of th e research carried out at PT Sierad Produce Tbk, the writer concludes that the arrangement and the implementation of the balance scorecard have been done well because the achievement of the performance on KPI (key performance indicators) has been reached in general eventhough the achievement is not 100%. Based on the evaluation of the research result, the writer suggest to always keep controlling of balance scorecard and also on the achievement target of aech perspective. The controller should handle soon if there is any deviation infraction on balance scorecard implementation. Keywords : Balanced scorecard, financial perspective, customer perspective, internal business perspective, also learning and growth perspective.
Alteración de la Conciencia Secundario al Mal Control Metabólico, Reportado en el Servicio de Emergencia del Hospital General Iess Riobamba
Authors: Llerena Asadobay Adrián Paul , Salazar Montero Paola Belén , Villarroel Ponce Evelyn Carolina , Riofrío García Sandy Yomary , Moreno Moreira Nelson Mauricio
Published: April 2019

La Diabetes Mellitus (DM) comprende un grupo de trastornos metabólicos que comparten el fenotipo común de la hiperglucemia. Clasificándose en: DM tipo 1, se caracteriza por el déficit temprano de insulina (2). La DM tipo 2 se caracteriza por resistencia a la insulina y producción excesiva de glucosa en el hígado. La realización del examen físico, exámenes de laboratorio como glucosa en sangre, elemental y microscópico de orina, gasometría arterial (1), son los métodos más efectivos para determinar a tiempo las complicaciones agudas como: cetoacidosis, estado hiperosmolar no cetosico e hipoglicemia. Objetivo: dar a conocer los elementos clínicos y exámenes de laboratorio que permitan llegar al diagnóstico de ésta enfermedad. Caso clínico: Se presenta un paciente masculino de 41 años de edad, que acude al Hospital General IESS de Riobamba en el que se presentó un caso específico de Alteración de la conciencia secundario al mal control metabólico.

Conclusiones: la alteración de la conciencia secundaria al mal control metabólico, afecta considerablemente el bienestar biopsicosocial de los pacientes que la padecen, siendo importante dominar todos los aspectos clínicos y exámenes de laboratorio que nos hacen sospechar de su diagnóstico para minimizar las complicaciones que de ella se pueden derivar.
Estudio de procedimientos para mejorar el sistema de calidad en el hospital de especialidades “José Carrasco Arteaga” del Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social Cuenca - Azuay
Authors: Torres Dávila Eulalia Catalina , López Espinoza María Fernanda , Cáceres Manzano Verónica Paulina , Espín Maldonado Oscar David
Published: April 2019

La calidad en la atención de salud es la propiedad o conjunto de atenciones para contribuir al paciente en un servicio integral para el Buen Vivir. Como parte de la calidad de atención tenemos varios componentes como el buen trato, la buena práctica, la identificación del paciente, el mantenimiento de equipos, la utilización de abreviaturas, identificación y manejo de medicamentos, entre otros. En el Hospital de Especialidades ¨José Carrasco Arteaga¨, se mantiene un continuo mejoramiento para la atención del paciente tomando en cuenta las seis áreas analizadas.

Para la mejora del sistema calidad en Hospital de Especialidades ¨José Carrasco Arteaga¨, Instituto de Seguridad Social Cuenca- Azuay vamos a plantear diferentes procedimientos los cuales son parte de la reforma en el plan de Seguridad del Paciente; por medio de un análisis aleatorio de varias especialidades.

Los nuevos lineamientos del Plan de Seguridad del Paciente aprobado en el 2018, en su tercera medición tomada según los informes trimestrales de seguridad del Paciente del Hospital de Especialidades ¨José Carrasco Arteaga¨, nos da como resultados que el 63% de Pràcticas Seguras superan el 70% de cumplimieto en los servicios evaluados, sobrepasando la línea de base para un mejor desarrollo.

Como conclusión de los servicios evaluados, tanto en el valor mínimo aceptable del cumplimiento de Prácticas Organizacionales requeridas refleja un incremento con respecto al desempeño de los servicios de mayor nivel y servicio de menor puntaje de cumplimiento.
Riesgo de Sepsis Neonatal, Incidencia y Factores de Riesgo Asociados en un Hospital Público de la ciudad del Tena
Authors: Moyano Rodriguez Jessica Alexandra , Pazmiño Pazmiño Patricia Elena , Quingaluisa Saez Elizabeth Angelica
Published: April 2019

La sepsis neonatal temprana (SNT) es la segunda causa de muerte en la primera semana de vida, caracterizado por signos y síntomas de infección sistémica, que se confirma al aislarse en el hemocultivo, bacterias, hongos o virus y que se manifiesta dentro de los primeros 28 días de vida. Se ha observado que los pacientes más afectados por SNT son los recién nacido prematuros o de muy bajo peso al nacimiento, principalmente los que son expuestos a infecciones maternas o ruptura prematura de membranas, siendo el objetivo principal demostrar la incidencia de riesgo de sepsis en recién nacido de un hospital público de la ciudad del Tena.
Evaluación de la calidad de la historia clínica en el servicio de consulta externa. Unidad Anidada Chunchi, Chimborazo 2018
Authors: Alcocer Ortega Andrés Fernando , Besantes Montoya Mauricio Gustavo , Naranjo Rosas Lisseth Diana
Published: April 2019

Determinando como piedra angular de todo el sistema de información en todos los niveles de atención de salud a una historia clínica de calidad, concordamos que es un tema esencial en nuestra práctica diaria, conceptualizando a una historia clínica adecuadamente confeccionada como la constancia escrita de todos los exámenes médicos, estudios realizados y tratamientos aplicados durante el transcurso de la enfermedad , el obtuvo principal del estudio fue conocer el grado de cumplimentación de la historia clínica en el Servicio de Consulta Externa de una Unidad de Primer Nivel de Atención, para evaluar áreas de mejora.

Se realizó un Estudio descriptivo transversal, con análisis del porcentaje de cumplimentación de veinte variables en 147 ingresos atendidos en la consulta externa de la Unidad Anidad Chunchi durante 6 meses. Para el análisis de datos se creó una base de datos en Microsoft Excel 2016.

De las 20 variables analizadas en el presente estudio se encontró que, en cuanto a la calidad de la documentación clínica utilizada, los datos clínico-estadísticos y la fecha de atención estaban presentes en el 100%, antecedentes familiares (73%), antecedentes personales de interés (82%), hábitos tóxicos (8%), motivo de consulta (95%), el diagnóstico, las órdenes terapéuticas y los signos vitales (100%).

El 96% de las historias incluían las hojas de evolución. El 86% de las historias clínicas tenían realizadas el post consulta por parte de enfermería. El 59% de la documentación revisada es legible sin dificultad y el 41% es legible con alguna dificultad. El 68% de las historias clínicas poseían los formularos llenados de manera correcta de acuerdo con la edad. 

La calidad del registro es variable, aceptable en codificación diagnóstica, datos estadísticos y fecha de atención y deficitaria en antecedentes personales, hábitos, a pesar de la alta cumplimentación (>95%)  de  motivo  de  consulta  y  juicio clínico, se subraya la relevancia del incumplimiento del llenado documentario en un 41 % con datos legibles y comprensibles.