bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Appraisal of the Teacher’s Talk to Enhance Students’ Critical Thinking Skills Through Narrative Text in Design Thinking Pedagogy
Authors: Pribady Inggy Yuliani
Published: March 2019

Design thinking has become a new trend at schools in different countries. There are many educators who are eager to adopt Design thinking as an effective strategy for helping their students to learn through solving real-world problems. For Indonesian context, Design Thinking provides a new innovative ground of teaching English in EFL setting. Teachers engage the students in collaborative problem solving, creative challenge, and foster social –emotional balance and stability.  The paper portrays how the teacher conducts learning activities in the Empathy stage of Design Thinking to build students’ critical literacy from the start. The attitude domain of the appraisal theory is used to disclose the way of the teacher to guide the students to express their emotional reaction toward the story, to assess the behavior of the characters and construe the value of things in the text.The classroom discourse analysis shows that the teacher’s talk by employing the attitude resources plays important role in supporting the students to develop their critical thinking capacity and build their narrative’s content knowledge.The result of the study is expected to enrich the reference of appraisal discourse analysis theory and provide the example of the teaching practice for enhancing students’ critical thinking capacity in Narrative learning through Design Thinking pedagogy.
Nilai Filosofis dalam Chanoyu
Authors: Kastuti Teti Indriati
Published: March 2019

This research is entitled Philosophical Value in Chanoyu. There are three problems formulated in this research, as follows; 1) Is there any philosophical value in Chanoyu? 2) How is philosophical value in seven rules of Sen no Rikyu (shichisoku), 3) How is philosophical value in four basic spiritual principles of Sen no Rikyu?. This research aims 1) to find out the illustration of philosophical value in Chanoyu, 2)to find out the illustration of philosophical value in seven rules of Sen no Rikyu, 3) to find out the illustration of philosophical value infour basic spiritual principles of Sen no Rikyu (shiki). This research employs descriptive method by developing data and real fact and literature method by using data from the available literature. The research results conclude that there are philosophical values in Chanoyu, philosophical value in seven rules of Sen no Rikyu and four basic spiritual principles of Sen no Rikyu are the basis of the highest idealism in the practice of Chanoyu. Keyword: chanoyu, philosophical value, shichisoku, shiki
Studi Kasus: Asuhan Keperawatan Pada Klien Isolasi Sosial Pasca Pasung
Authors: Fadly Muhammad , Hargiana Giur
Published: March 2019

Isolasi sosial merupakan keadaan dimana seorang individu mengalami penurunan bahkan sama sekali tidak mampu berinteraksi dengan orang lain di sekitarnya. Tujuanstudi kasus ini adalah untuk menganalisis tentang asuhan keperawatan isolasi sosial pasca pasung pada Tn. P dengan skizofrenia paranoid. Proses asuhan keperawatan dilakukan berdasarkan standar asuhan keperawatan generalis selama enam hari rawat pada tanggal 7-12 Mei 2018 pada Tn. P dengan usia 32 tahun dan berjenis kelamin laki-laki. Hasil didapatkan masalah keperawatan utama adalah isolasi sosial. Implementasi keperawatan berfokus pada kemampuan klien membina hubungan saling percaya dan meningkatkan kemampuan klien berinteraksi secara bertahap. Intervensi keperawatan memberikan dampak yang positif kepada klien dilihat dengan penurunan tanda dan gejala isolasi sosial pada aspek kognitif, afektif, fisiologis dan sosial, namun belum tampak penurunan pada aspek perilaku. Faktor yang menyebabkan klien sulit membina hubungan dengan perawat yaitu faktor internal dimana klien memiliki penilaian negatif terhadap diri sendiri, orang lain dan lingkungan dan faktor eksternal dimana klien menganggap perawat sebagai stressor yang membahayakan. Rencana tindak lanjut pelayanan keperawatan diharapkan dapat dimaksimalkan baik secara individu, keluarga, kelompok dan komunitas.
PENGEMBANGAN MODEL KERJA SAMA LINK AND MATCH UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KESIAPAN KERJA BAGI LULUSAN SMK KOMPETENSI KEAHLIAN AKUNTANSI DI KOTA SEMARANG
Authors: Putranto Ivan
Published: March 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) mengembangkan model kerja sama link and match untuk meningkatkan kesiapan kerja bagi lulusan SMK Kompetensi Keahlian Akuntansi di Kota Semarang, (2) mengetahui model kerja sama link and match yang efektif untuk diterapkan guna meningkatkan kesiapan kerja bagi lulusan SMK Kompetensi Keahlian Akuntansi di Kota Semarang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Research and Development (R&D). Lokasi penelitian ini dilakukan di SMK Negeri 9 Semarang, SMK LPI, dan SMK Perintis 29-01 Jurusan Bisnis Manajemen Kompetensi Keahlian Akuntansi dan Dunia Usaha Dunia Industri (DUDI) pasangan. Penetapan informan sebagai sumber data menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik wawancara mendalam, observasi, dokumentasi dan angket. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Metode kualitatif dilakukan dengan wawancara mendalam, observasi dan dokumentasi untuk mengembangkan model kerja sama link and match untuk meningkatkan kesiapan kerja, sedangkan metode kuantitatif dilakukan dengan pengisian angket untuk analisis kebutuhan penelitian. Keabsahan data diperoleh melalui credibility, transferability, dependability, dan confirmatory. Analisi data kualitatif: reduksi data, paparan data, dan penarikan kesimpulan data dan verifikasi, kuantitatif: validitas dan reliabilitas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) pengembangan model kerja sama link and match untuk meningkatkan kesiapan kerja dilakukan dengan menambahkan komponen sosialisasi kompetensi siswa, keterlibatan DUDI dalam penerimaan siswa baru dan identifikasi kompetensi kebutuhan oleh DUDI (2) model kerja sama link and match dikatakan efektif bilamana model model kerja sama link and match mengantarkan standar kompetensi lulusan SMK sama dengan kompetensi harapan DUDI
PENGARUH PERAN NILAI PELANGGAN DAN CITRA MEREK TERHADAP KINERJA PEMASARAN
Authors: Mani Jas
Published: March 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh nilai pelanggan dan citra merek untuk meningkatkan kinerja pemasaran pada PT. Berkah Motor. Metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory research, dan pengujian hipotesis. Dengan teknik survei, menyebar kuesioner dengan skala Likert. Teknik penentuan memakai sampling jenuh dengan 56 responden.Teknik analisis data yang digunakan analisis deskriptif dan analisis statistik inferesial yaitu: Uji Validitas, Uji Reliabilitas, Uji Asumsi Klasik, Analisis Regresi Berganda, Analisis Koefisien Korelasi, Analisis Koefisien Determinasi (R2), Pengujian Hipotesis dengan (uji t) dan Uji F atau (ANOVA). Hasil Pengujian dan analisisnya adalah sebagai berikut :1. Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara nilai pelanggan terhadap kinerja pemasaran, dengan korelasi 0,592 dan kontribusi pengaruh sebesar 35,1%. Uji hipotesis diperoleh Ï value 0,000 < 0,05.2. Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara citra merek terhadap kinerja pemasaran, dengan korelasi 0,640 dan kontribusi pengaruh sebesar 40,9%. Uji hipotesis diperoleh Ï value 0,000 < 0,05.3. Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara nilai pelanggan dan citra merek secara simultan terhadap kinerja pemasaran dengan korelasi 0,685 dan kontribusi pengaruh sebesar 46,9% sedangkan sisanya sebesar 53,1% dipengaruhi faktor lain. Uji hipotesis diperoleh Ï value 0,000 < 0,05.
ANALISIS PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN TRANSFORMASIONAL, PROMOSI JABATAN, LINGKUNGAN KERJA NON FISIK TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA KARYAWAN PT KUSTODIAN SENTRAL EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Indrawan I Gede Adi
Published: March 2019

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh kepemimpinan transformasional, promosi jabatan dan lingkungan kerja non fisik terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan PT Kustodian Sentral Efek Indonesia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif dengan instrumen penelitian berupa wawancara, observasi dan telaah dokumen. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel kepemimpinan transformasional, variabel promosi jabatan dan variabel lingkungan kerja non fisik secara parsial maupun secara simultan memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan PT Kustodian Sentral Efek Indonesia.
Model Politik Hukum Pemberantasan Korupsi Di Indonesia Dalam Rangka Harmonisasi Lembaga Penegak Hukum
Authors: Muhtar Mohamad Hidayat
Published: March 2019

Korupsi merupakan suatu kejahatan luar biasa dimana telah begitu mengakar kuat di Indonesia. Hal ini dapat di buktian dengan jumlah uang hasil korupsi yang di sita oleh KPK sebesar Rp2 triliun. Gagasan Model Politik Hukum pemberantasan korupsi perlu dilakukan dalam rangka Harmonisasi Kelembagaan Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK), Polri dan Kejaksaan. Adapun yang menjadi permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah 1) Bagimana Dasar Urgensi Konsep Pemberantasan Korupsi di Indonesia. 2) Bagaimana Model Pemberantasan Korupsi di Indonesia. Metode Penelitian ini mengunakan Penelitian Hukum Normatif menggunakan studi kasus normatif berupa produk perilaku hukum dengan mengunakan pendekatan Perundang-Undangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Model Politik hukum dalam pemberantasan korupsi di Indonesia merupakan suatu pendekatan yang lebih mengedepankan kepada manfaat hukum dengan cara melakukan penemuan atau pembaharuan hukum sesuai dengan fenomena sosial dimasyarakat dan urgensi kebutuhan hukum dengan melakukan 3 pendekatan yaitu Subtansi Hukum, Struktur Hukum dan Budaya Hukum dimana adanya Harmonisasi Kelembagaan Antara KPK, Polri dan Kejaksaan untuk efektifitas pemberantasan korupsi di Indonesia dengan pendekatan peraturan perundang-undangan.
TENDÊNCIAS DAS MIGRAÇÕES INTERESTADUAIS DE RETORNO NO BRASIL
Authors: Queiroz Silvana Nunes de
Published: March 2019

Este  trabalho  tem  como  principal  objetivo  analisar  e  comparar  as  informações  sobre  a migração  interestadual  de  retorno  para  todas  as  Unidades  da  Federação  e  Grandes  Regiões brasileiras.  Os  microdados  dos  Censos  Demográficos  de  1980,  1991,  2000  e  2010  são  a
principal fonte de informações, com o fluxo estudado durante os quinquênios de 1975/1980, 1986/1991,  1995/2000  e  2005/2010.  Os  resultados  apontaram  manutenção  no  volume  de retornados para os estados de nascimento, com o fluxo envolvendo algo em torno de 1 milhão de pessoas ou cerca de 20% das migrações interestaduais no conjunto do país, desde a década de 1980. Quanto à distribuição regional, o Nordeste se destacou durante todo o período como
a principal área de recepção de retornados, representando o refluxo das saídas  -  do lugar de onde  partiu  o  maior  contingente  de  emigrantes,  procede  o  maior  número  de  imigrantes  de retorno. Em nível estadual, o Ceará, Paraíba, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul e o Paraná, tradicionais áreas de perda populacional, receberam os maiores percentuais de regressados.
PROSPECÇÃO CIENTÍFICA SOBRE RESÍDUOS DE SERVIÇOS DE SAÚDE NA ÁREA DAS CIÊNCIAS AMBIENTAIS
Authors: Freire Eder Almeida , Moreira Maria Rosilene Cândido
Published: March 2019

Este estudo se propôs a realizar uma prospecção científica sobre Resíduos de Serviços de Saúde (RSS) nas produções científicas brasileiras da última década na área de Ciências Ambientais (CiAmb). Trata-se de estudo bibliométrico que utilizou como fonte de dados a Biblioteca Científica Eletrônica on line SciELO Brasil, por ser de fácil acesso e difundir de maneira abrangente os artigos publicados no país, e o Banco de Teses da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, que coordena o Sistema de Pós-graduação brasileiro. Foram encontrados 35 artigos, com predomínio na área das Ciências da Saúde (65,7%) e em revistas de alta qualidade científica (62,7%), além de 100 dissertações e 19 teses, porém com apenas 12,6% destas classificadas nas CiAmb e concentradas no sul do país (20,1%). Evidenciou-se escassez de trabalhos sobre RSS na perspectiva das CiAmb, gerando lacunas nessa seara e obstaculizando novos olhares no campo da sustentabilidade ambiental.
DO GEOTURISMO À GEOCONSERVAÇÃO: ANÁLISE DA PERCEPÇÃO AMBIENTAL DA COMUNIDADE DO GEOSSÍTIO PONTAL DA SANTA CRUZ - GEOPARK ARARIPE, CE.
Authors: Cardoso Paloma Duarte , Leite Catarina Pereira , Alves de Lima Mileyde Paulino , Dos Santos Marcos Aurélio Figueiredo
Published: March 2019

Através de uma visão holística do meio ambiente e dos recursos naturais, torna-se necessário um planejamento hábil da atividade turística, para que haja o mínimo de impacto possível ao patrimônio natural, pois, o geoturismo é um dos principais instrumentos que impulsionam o desenvolvimento local, sendo, o elo de ligações entre o patrimônio geológico e o desenvolvimento sustentável. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a percepção ambiental como instrumento da tentativa de se alcançar uma sustentabilidade capaz de prover as necessidades sociais e manter os recursos naturais, dentro das perspectivas e as condições de conservação do Geossítio Pontal da Santa Cruz, interagindo com a comunidade do mesmo, buscando informações acerca das questões envolvidas na pesquisa. Para tanto, realizou-se uma revisão bibliográfica, observações e uma pesquisa quali-quantitativa por meio de entrevistas. Os resultados obtidos revelaram a falta de planejamento do turismo na região, não havendo uma gestão voltada especificamente para a atividade na área, decorrente de baixa infraestrutura, havendo a necessidade da inclusão de ações de monitoramento para o geossítio, como também, incluir novas propostas para uma melhor interação da comunidade. Em contra partida, observou-se uma significante percepção ambiental apresentada pelos moradores entrevistados, além de uma vasta influência socioeconômica do geoturismo na região. Concluindo assim, que o Geossítio Pontal da Santa Cruz depende de seus atrativos naturais para um bom desenvolvimento do turismo, sendo o uso consciente do patrimônio natural de grande relevância para a continuação da atividade turística. Considerando também a percepção popular, já que é advinda da pertença, podendo vir a contribuir junto de diagnósticos ambientais científicos.
Geoturismo: proposta de valorização e sustentabilidade territorial alternativa ao turismo de “sol e praia” no litoral sul de Pernambuco – Brasil
Authors: Guimaraes Thaís Oliveira , Mariano Gorki , Sá Artur Agostinho Abreu
Published: March 2019

O Litoral Sul do Estado de Pernambuco compreende uma extensão de praias de 110 km, composta por sete municípios (Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Ipojuca, Sirinhaém, Rio Formoso, Tamandaré, Barreiros e São José da Coroa Grande). A região destaca-se por meio de sua configuração geológica, localização geográfica, ocorrências históricas e a atividade turística. Há milhões de anos a região foi palco de um dos grandes eventos tectônicos da história geológica da Terra, como a separação do mega continente Gondwana e consequente formação dos continentes Sul-americano e Africano ao fim do Período Cretáceo. Tais acontecimentos, associados aos processos exógenos ao longo de milhões de anos resultaram na atual configuração geológica e geomorfológica, representadas principalmente por rochas magmáticas (plutônicas e vulcânicas) e sedimentares que diferenciam a paisagem local. Associada a um patrimônio geológico de relevância global, o Litoral Sul de Pernambuco coleciona importantes eventos históricos, forte cultura local e comunidades tradicionais. A localização geográfica privilegiada lhe permite ainda sol durante todas as estações do ano. Tal cenário propiciou o desenvolvimento da atividade turística de sol e praia, que teve início na década de 1940 a partir do turismo de segunda residência. O presente trabalho destaca as principais características físicas e sociais do litoral sul de Pernambuco, expõe uma breve análise sobre a atividade turística atual na região e apresenta uma proposta de valorização ao turismo já existente, esta agora baseada nos pilares do patrimônio natural, geoconservação e desenvolvimento territorial sustentável. 
EFEITO DO TDH NA PRODUÇÃO DE METANO A PARTIR DO ESGOTO SANITÁRIO EM REATOR UASB SOB CONDIÇÕES MESÓFILAS DE TEMPERATURA
Authors: Cardoso Pedro Herlleyson Gonçalves , Sampaio Mauro Batista , Sales Arthur Pereira
Published: March 2019

O biogás gerado em reatores anaeróbicos é composto basicamente por metano (CH4), dióxido de carbono (CO2), ácido sulfídrico (H2S), hidrogênio (H2) e amônia (NH3). Sendo o metano o principal responsável por sua capacidade energética. Neste contexto, este estudo verificou o efeito do Tempo de Detenção Hidráulica (TDH) na produção de metano a partir do esgoto sanitário em reator tipo UASB sob condições mesófilas de temperatura. O processo no interior dos reatores consiste basicamente de um fluxo ascendente de esgotos por meio de um leito de lodo denso e de elevada atividade e com coleta do efluente na parte superior. No fundo do reator há a formação de um leito de lodo mais denso até um lodo mais disperso próximo ao topo do reator. A estabilização da matéria orgânica ocorre pela da passagem e mistura do esgoto no leito de lodo promovida pelo fluxo ascensional e das bolhas de gás formadas. Utilizou-se um reator do tipo UASB, em escala real. Testou-se o intervalo de TDH de 14 a 30 horas, na faixa mesófila de temperatura e pH tendendo a neutralidade. A partir dos resultados obtidos, observou-se o alinhamento ótimo que ocorreu no TDH de 18h, comprovando o processo de digestão anaeróbia ocorrido com a matéria orgânica. Neste TDH verificou-se uma eficiência de remoção de DQO de 87% e carga de DQO convertido em CH4 de 82,59 Kg DQO CH4/dia. Neste contexto, pode-se comprovar maior eficiência no sistema no TDH de 18h, comparado ao TDH de 14h ou 16h, onde obteve-se maior eficiência em relação a remoção de matéria orgânica, justificado pelo adequado ajuste ocorrido quando relacionou-se a eficiência de remoção, carga de DQO convertida em metano, isto no TDH de 18h. Neste contexto, pode-se concluir que os resultados alcançados indicaram um potencial significativo de produção de metano a partir da remoção da carga orgânica, com possibilidades de aproveitamento energético a partir de uma fonte renovável.
PROTEÇÃO AMBIENTAL DA GEODIVERSIDADE DA REGIÃO DA IBIAPABA (CEARÁ, BRASIL): QUADRO ESTABELECIDO E NOVAS POSSIBILIDADES
Authors: Moura-Fé Marcelo Martins de
Published: March 2019

Pertencente ao grupo das serras úmidas do semiárido nordestino do Brasil, a Ibiapaba apresenta uma história natural complexa, submetida à diferentes padrões climáticos, pretéritos e atuais, que se expressa na paisagem atual, em suas características geológicas e singularidades geomorfológicas. Este quadro derivou em uma geodiversidade significativa, a qual está sob riscos diversos, associados, sobremaneira, ao processo de expansão urbana das principais cidades da região. Sendo assim, o objetivo principal desse trabalho é realizar uma discussão sobre a necessária proteção ambiental da geodiversidade da Ibiapaba (região noroeste do estado do Ceará), a partir do quadro vigente na legislação ambiental, bem como apresentar novas possibilidades de uso e ocupação sustentáveis, presentes no cerne da proposta dos sítios naturais. Metodologicamente, foram utilizadas conceituações teóricas, históricas e contemporâneas da legislação ambiental, notadamente presentes na esfera federal e com interface nas esferas estadual e municipal; associados à discussão científica relacionada à geodiversidade e temáticas afins. Tecnicamente, o contingente metodológico se apoiou nas etapas de gabinete, com detalhados e criteriosos levantamentos bibliográfico e cartográfico, na realização de levantamentos de campo e na análise integrada de todos os dados na etapa de laboratório, com ênfase nos mapeamentos temáticos da Ibiapaba e região.
O USO DA TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA NAS PRÁTICAS PEDAGÓGICAS DE PROFESSORES DE SALA DE RECURSOS
Authors: Da Silva Angela Melissa , Bussolotti Juliana Marcondes
Published: March 2019

O presente estudo pretende responder ao questionamento: como os professores do AtendimentoEducacional Especializado estão utilizando a Tecnologia Assistiva em suas práticas educativas. Para isso será necessário identificar quais são as normatizações e as tecnologias assistivas utilizadas nas práticas dos professores do Atendimento Educacional Especializado; conhecer como se dão as práticas educativas na utilização de ferramentas tecnológicas e analisar como esses professores entendem a Tecnologia Assistiva. Compreendendo que os avanços tecnológicos têm trazido para a população facilidades para vida cotidiana e, para as pessoas com deficiência, a tecnologia traz possibilidades de interação, socialização e autonomia. Faz-se necessário discutir as questões a respeito da utilização da Tecnologia Assistiva na prática educativa inclusiva, evidenciar como é utilizada contribuindo para uma posterior elaboração de possíveis alternativas para o aprimoramento da formação continuada dos professores.
A ACEITAÇÃO DOS APLICATIVOS MÓVEIS BANCÁRIOS NO BRASIL
Authors: Feliciano Afonso de Paula , Frogeri Rodrigo Franklin , Prado Liz Áurea
Published: March 2019

Os recursos tecnológicos que vêm transformando as relações sociotécnicas da atualidade podem ser associados aossmartphonese seus aplicativos. Diante de umaressignificação no uso das tecnologias, as organizações buscam se adequar a uma realidade onde osaplicativos móveis fazem parte do cotidiano social das pessoas. Nesse contexto, este estudo analisa aaceitação deaplicativos móveis bancários porusuários da plataforma Google Play. Tal abordagem se justifica pelosaltos investimentos do setor bancário em tecnologia e inovação,além dodomínio e popularização do smartphone como dispositivo mais utilizado para conectividadee atividades diárias. O objetivo deste estudo foiverificar e avaliar a opinião dos usuários de aplicativos móveis bancários quanto às suas experiências de uso e utilidade. Este intento foialcançadomediante abordagem quantitativa,com aplicação de estatística descritiva e análise léxica por meiodo software IRAMUTEQ.Aplicou-se astécnicas de nuvem de palavras e análise de similitude a umtotal de cinco mil depoimentos de usuários de aplicativos móveis bancários. Os resultados foram analisados à luz do Modelo de Aceitação de Tecnologia (TAM –Technology Acceptance Model). As análises demonstraramque grande parte dos usuários de aplicativos móveis bancários possuem valores cognitivos associados à utilidade do aplicativo e considerama facilidade de uso um aspecto secundário.O estudo evidenciouainda que defeitos em funcionalidades dos aplicativos podem comprometer a confiançado usuário nainstituição bancária.
Elizabethkingia Meningoseptica: An Emerging Pathogen in Pediatric Patients.
Authors: Nazir Shaista , Angmo Dekyong , Fomda Bashir Ahmad , Iqbal Javid
Published: March 2019

E. meningoseptica is widely distributed in fresh and salt waters, in the soil, and in some animals but is not considered a normal human microflora. It is a gram negative non-fermentative bacillus which is found in the hospital environment and associated with nosocomial infections. It causes various disease like endocarditis, peritonitis, bacteremia, pneumonia, pediatric meningitis. It is mostly associated with infections in the immunocompromised patients. Recognition of E. meningoseptica is of paramount importance for clinicians since multi-drug resistance is common for this organism and secondly it is resistant to antibiotics which are normally used in the treatment of gram negative infections and is sensitive to vancomyin. So knowledge about this organism and its sensitivity will help clinicans to start the antibiotic of choice promptly. We here reported 2 cases of Elizabethkingia meningoseptica in blood and pleural fluid from immunocompromised pediatric patients. JMS 2014;17(2):61-63
Prevalence of Lipitension in Kashmir North India: A Hospital Based Study
Authors: Ahmad Mushtaq , Sofi Fayaz Ahmad , Masoodi Shariq Rashid
Published: March 2019

2 years hospital based prospective study was undertaken. 200 patients of hypertension and 150 normotensives were studied for abnormal lipid parameters. 72% hypertensives and 63.3% of normotensives were found to have Dyslipidaemia as per NCEPATPIII. JMS 2014; 17(2):59-60
Undulant Fever, Melitococemia and focalizations, Brucellosis to be rediscovered
Authors: Koul Ajaz Nabi
Published: March 2019

Since, advent of 20th Century, Brucellosis has been making smoldering impact on health care system in developed as well as developing countries.The places dependent on livestock, intertied rural customs, social taboos and sub-optional immunization schedule make transmission of brucellosis rapid. Brucellosis mainly a zoonotic disease makes transmission from animal kingdom to humans through breach of good preventive guidelines. It presents mainly as Undulant fever, which characterizes itself as remitting and relapsing pattern. Its other name of Malta fever derive from its location in Portugal, Israel and Jordan. JMS 2015;18(2):122
MDRTB Then, XMDRTB Now and Then ……… Totally
Authors: Koul Ajaz Nabi
Published: March 2019

Multi drug resistant tuberculosis has come up as a separate disease meriting different diagnostic and therapeutic options from conventional tuberculosis. Worldwide there has been considerable increase in MDRTB cases to 60,000 and less than 5% of them get management as desired by various infectious disease bodies. Another entity titled XMDRTB has of late assumed significant proportion of tuberculosis cases which is steaming into a new health related inferno. Some sporadic cases of tuberculosis have come up which are completely resistant to all anti-tubercular drugs, that should be an area of concern for all healthcare givers. JMS 2016; 19(1):12-17
Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Northern India
Authors: Narang Samisha , Binepal Sivjot , Khurana Supreet , Khurana M S , Binepal Haramrit , Narang A.P S
Published: March 2019

Background and Objective: In India, widely consumed food items are rarely supplemented with vitamin D3. Indians do not take use of unlimited sunshine which can synthesize vitamin D in their body. Deficiency of vitamin D can lead to rickets, osteoporosis along withcardiovascular diseases, asthma, diabetes mellitus, cancer and autoimmune diseases. It was planned to estimate vitamin D (25-OH- Vitamin D3) in normal population. Methods: 25-OH-Vitamin D3 was estimated in three hundred males with equal number of females with the age range of 2- 80 years. They were divided into four groups depending upon their age. In 53.7% of normal population was found to be having vitamin D lower than 30 ng/ml. The deficiency was more prevalent in females as compared to males. Vitamin D level was significantly lower at the age groups of 2-20 and at 61-80 than other groups (i.e. 21-40 and 41-60 years).Interpretation: Most Indians do not get adequate sun exposure to produce required amount of vitamin D. People use sunscreen and to have fairer complexion, they avoid having use of sunshine. The public needs to be made aware of benefits of vitamin D. JMS 2016; 19(1):18-20
Haemophilia B
Authors: Sharma Neena , Yograj Sabita
Published: March 2019

Haemophilia is a group of inherited blood disorders in which blood does not clot properly. Bleeding disorders are due to defect in blood vessels, the coagulation mechanism or the blood platelets. Blood coagulation mechanism is a process which transforms blood from a liquid into solid and involves different clotting factors that generates fibrin fibers through extrinsic or intrinsic coagulation pathway which along with platelet plug stops bleeding. When coagulation factors are deficient, the blood does not clot properly and bleeding continues. An affected individual may bleed spontaneously or for longer than a healthy person after injury or surgery. Haemophilia is a X-linked recessive disorder that affects males, and females are protected by normal gene on other X-chromosome. Queen Victoria was a carrier of haemophilia and passed the mutation to her son Leopold and through her daughters to members of Royal families of Spain, Russia and Germany. JMS 2016; 19(1):32-33
Forgotten “KANGRI” Related Severe Erythema Ab Igni
Authors: Koul Ajaz Nabi
Published: March 2019

60 year old male resident of Kashmir who works on boats in scenic Dal lake of Kashmir and earns his livelihood by selling goods to tourists in this lake. He has to work in extreme cold conditions in the lake when temperatures touches minus 10 to 15 0 C. Sometimes the lake freezes into ice platform which at places is a meter thick. 

Centuries ago Kashmiris have invented “KANGRI” which is earthen ware pot decorated and protected with wickerwork. Wood charcoal is put inside this earthenware and lit. As the coal burns a layer of ash is put on burning coal to dampen the intensity of heat. To increase the intensity of heat a spatula like wooden or brass handle is attached to the “KANGRI” which exposes the burning coal under the ash layer to intensify the heat. This “KANGRI” can be used under long robe named PHERAN worn by Kashmiris during winter to keep themselves warm. JMS 2016; 19(2):88-89
LEVOFLOXACIN ORAL CHALLENGE TEST
Authors: Qureshi Taha , Rasool Roohi , Qadri Qurteeba , Khan Talib , Shah Zafar Amin
Published: March 2019

Drug allergy is one type of adverse reaction to drugs and encompasses a spectrum of hypersensitivity reactions with heterogeneous mechanisms and clinical presentations. It has been defined by the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) as 'an ADR with an established immunological mechanism' 1,2 . Diagnostic procedures in allergy diagnosis can be classified into  the patient's history, in vivo skin testing, in vitro laboratory tests  and provocation tests 3 . In situations in which there is a definite medical need for a particular agent, no suitable alternative agent exists, there are primarily two options for the patient with a drug allergy; a procedure to induce temporary drug tolerance can be performed to allow the patient to take the drug safely or a test dose or graded challenge can be administered to determine whether the patient is currently allergic to the particular drug .4  JMS 2016; 19(2):97-98
Necrosis foliar; nuevo síntoma asociado a la pudrición de la raíz de chile (Capsicum annuum) en Durango y Zacatecas, México
Authors: Velásquez Valle Rodolfo , Reveles Torres Luis Roberto
Published: March 2019

Antecedentes: Uno de los principales cultivos hortícolas en Durango y Zacatecas, México es el chile (Capsicum annuum); el cual es afectado por enfermedades foliares y del suelo. Desde la temporada de cultivo 2016 un nuevo síntoma, necrosis foliar fue observado afectando plantas de chile en ambos Estados.Objetivos: Identificar los patógenos asociados con esta nueva sintomatología en plantas de chile de Durango y Zacatecas, México.Métodos: Plantas enfermas de chile que mostraban síntomas de necrosis foliar fueron colectadas en parcelas comerciales en Durango y Zacatecas, México. Los síntomas aéreos y radiculares que mostraba cada planta fueron registrados. La raíz y raicillas de las plantas muestreadas se sembró en PDA y se identificaron las colonias fungosas.Resultados y conclusiones: La principal característica de esta sintomatología fue la presencia de una necrosis foliar. Un grupo de cinco patógenos (Phytophthora spp., Pythium spp., Fusarium spp., Rhizoctonia spp. y Verticillium spp.) habitantes del suelo fue identificado en el sistema radicular de las plantas de chile. La frecuencia de aislamiento fue mayor para Rhizoctonia spp., Fusarium spp. y Verticillium spp. que para Phytophthora spp. y Pythium spp.
Improving the Performance of Pump-Controlled Circuits for Single-Rod Actuators
Authors: Imam Ahmed , Rafiq Moosa , Zeljko Tomas , Sepehri Nariman
Published: March 2019

Pump-controlled hydraulic circuits offer an energy-efficient solution for many applications. They combine the high power to weight ratio of hydraulic technology with the ease of control of electric technology. Pump-controlled circuits for double-rod cylinders are well developed as compared to those of single-rod cylinders. In spite of many initiatives, certain common pump-controlled single-rod cylinder solutions present stability issues during specific modes of operation. Common examples of the solutions are circuits that utilize pilot-operated check valves and circuits that use shuttle valves. In these circuits, velocity oscillations have been reported during actuator retraction at low assistive loads. In this paper, we study the area on the load-velocity graph of the available circuits where oscillatory behavior is experienced. We then propose a solution that shifts this critical zone towards lower loading values. This in turn reduces system response oscillations. Shifting the critical zone is accomplished by utilizing two charge pressures and asymmetric flow compensating valves. The concept is evaluated via simulations and experiments. Our results clearly show the enhanced performance of the circuits incorporating the proposed solution.
Attitudes of Young Adults toward Animals—The Case of High School Students in Belgium and The Netherlands
Authors: Martens Pim , Hansart Camille , Su Bingtao
Published: March 2019

The social context and culture in which individuals grow shapes their perspectives through life. Early on, children learn about animals through storybooks, animated movies, toys, and through interactions with pets and wildlife, and will slowly start to build beliefs around those experiences. Their attitudes towards animals will be influenced by a number of factors, including: sex, age, nationality/ethnicity, residence area, animal-related activities and hobbies, food habits, culture/religion education, and pet ownership. A case study of Dutch and Belgian high school students (aged 12–21) investigated the attitudes of young people towards animals. By using the Animal Attitude Scale (AAS) and the Animal Issue Scale (AIS) questionnaires, our study shows that levels of concern for animal welfare were distinctly higher among: female participants; those who ate little to no meat; Belgian students; pet owners; and those who had been to a zoo at least once. In general, students who reported having more contact with animals also had more positive attitudes towards animals. To understand younger generations and their attitudes toward animals is to understand how future generations will look towards and treat our fellow animals, with which we share the planet Earth.
Effect of Dietary Carbohydrate-to-Protein Ratio on Gut Microbiota in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)
Authors: Villasante Alejandro , Ramírez Carolina , Catalán Natalia , Opazo Rafael , Dantagnan Patricio , Romero Jaime
Published: March 2019

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is a carnivorous fish species whose productive performance tends to be suboptimal when fed low-cost carbohydrate rich meals. It is of interest to study the dynamics of gut microbiota communities in salmonids fed high carbohydrate diets since gut microbes are referred to as key players that influence the metabolism and physiology of the host. A study was conducted to determine the effect of feeding a high carbohydrate diet to Atlantic salmon in gut microbiota communities. A medium carbohydrate (15% wheat starch)/medium protein (MC/MP) diet or a high carbohydrate (30% wheat starch)/low protein (HC/LP) diet was fed to triplicate tanks (28 fish each) during four weeks. We conducted an in-depth characterization of the distal intestine digesta microbiota using high-throughput sequencing of the V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene. Firmicutes, Actinobacteria and Proteobacteria were the major phyla determined in either experimental group. Phylum Planctomycetes, class Planctomycetia, order Planctomycetales and genus Lactococcus were significantly more abundant in fish fed the HC/LP diet compared with fish fed the MC/MP diet. Our study suggests feeding a carbohydrate rich meal to salmon exerts a low impact on the structure of gut microbial communities, affecting mostly low-abundance bacteria capable of metabolizing anaerobically carbohydrates as a major energy-yielding substrate.
Demographic, Knowledge and Impact Analysis of 57,627 Antibiotic Guardians Who Have Pledged to Contribute to Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance
Authors: Newitt Sophie , Oloyede Olaolu , Puleston Richard , Hopkins Susan , Ashiru-Oredope Diane
Published: March 2019

In 2014, Public Health England (PHE) developed the behavioural change Antibiotic Guardian (AG) campaign to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This included an online pledge system aimed at healthcare professionals (HCP) and the public. Demographics of AGs were collected when pledging online and analysed by pledge group, type, geography, and source of hearing of the campaign between 24/07/2014–31/12/2017. Website visitors and acquisition routes were described using Google analytics data. From November 2016, five questions assessed AMR knowledge which was compared to published Eurobarometer AMR survey results for UK. Behaviour change of AGs was also assessed through an impact questionnaire, evaluating the effect of the campaign on self-reported behaviour around AMR. Overall there were 231,460 unique website visitors from 202 countries resulting in 57,627 English and 652 foreign language pledges. Website visitors increased each year with peaks during European Antibiotic Awareness Day and (EAAD) World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW). Self-direction was the largest acquisition route (55%) with pledges more likely via this route than social media (OR 2.6, 95% CI 2.5–2.6). AGs (including the public) were more likely to answer questions correctly than the Eurobarometer UK group (OR 8.5, 95% CI 7.4–9.9). AG campaign engagement has increased over the four years with particular increases in the student group. AGs had greater knowledge compared to the Eurobarometer UK population. The latest impact evaluation of the online pledge scheme highlights that it continues to be an effective and inexpensive way to engage people with the problem of AMR especially among those with prior awareness of the topic.
Chemical Properties, Fatty-Acid Composition, and Antioxidant Activity of Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum L. and Lycium chinense Mill.) Fruits
Authors: Skenderidis Prodromos , Lampakis Dimitrios , Giavasis Ioannis , Leontopoulos Stefanos , Petrotos Konstantinos , Hadjichristodoulou Christos , Tsakalof Andreas
Published: March 2019

In this study, the content composition and antioxidant activity of goji berry fruits from two species (Lycium barbarum and Lycium chinense) were assessed. The total carbohydrate and phenolic contents were evaluated using attenuated total reflection Fourier-transform infrared (ATR-FT-IR) spectroscopy, while the antioxidant activity of fruits was examined with two in vitro methods, which are based on the scavenging activity of the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH•) and 2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethyl-benzthiazoline-sulfonic acid) (ABTS•+) free radicals. The fatty-acid profile was determined using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The results of this study indicate that the fruits of L. barbarum present higher concentrations in carbohydrates and phenolics than L. chinense Mill. fruits. Furthermore, the antioxidant activity based on the half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) measurements of DPPH• and ABTS•+ free-radical scavenging was higher in L. barbarum than L. chinense Mill. Also, the GCMS analysis confirms the high levels of linoleic, palmitic, and oleic acids contained in the fruits of both species. Finally, the results of this study clearly show that the concentration of bioactive and antioxidant molecules is higher in L. barbarum than in L. chinense fruits, which was also confirmed by ATR-FT-IR measurements.
WAMS-Based Online Disturbance Estimation in Interconnected Power Systems Using Disturbance Observer
Authors: Haes Alhelou Hassan , Hamedani Golshan Mohamad Esmail , Njenda Takawira Cuthbert , Siano Pierluigi
Published: March 2019

In the event of a generator loss or disturbance, the power system frequency declines quickly and overall system stability is at risk. During these scenarios, under frequency load shedding is triggered to restore the power system frequency. The main stage of modern adaptive under frequency load shedding techniques is disturbance estimation. However, the swing equation is widely used in disturbance estimation but has some critical estimation errors. In this paper, instead of using the swing equation we proposed the use of a disturbance observer to estimate the curtailed power. By making use of wide area measurements, a system frequency response model, which is a representative of the whole power system, can be realized in real time. Using different power system states of the developed model, a disturbance observer can be designed as well. The main advantage of the disturbance observer is that it can accurately estimate the disturbance magnitude and its location in a very short time. Further investigations show that by using the disturbance observer disturbances, which occur at the same time or at different times in different areas regardless of the magnitude or size, accurate estimations can be made. To ascertain the efficiency of the proposed scheme, simulations are done for a four-area power system using Matlab/Simulink.
Alkali Ion Concentration Estimations in Cement Paste Pore Solutions
Authors: Sanjuán Miguel Ángel , Estévez Esteban , Argiz Cristina
Published: March 2019

The alkalinity of the pore solution is of great interest for evaluating the rising of the alkali–silica reaction (ASR) when reactive amorphous silica is found in some aggregates in some cement-based composites. This reaction is not desirable because it generates swelling gel materials around the aggregates, which produce an expansive pressure inside concrete over time, and can cause the cracking of concrete, leading to serious structural problems. The purpose of this study is to develop a quick, easy and reliable method to estimate the available alkali concentrations in the pore solution of cement-based composites. The bound alkalis were initially calculated based on Taylor’s alkali distribution method. The proposed procedure to estimate the available alkalis content is a reliable method for use in construction and building composite materials.
Attenuation Zones of Two-Dimensional Periodic Foundations Including the Effect of Vertical Loads
Authors: Liu Xinnan , Wang Yihe , Chen Yingchun
Published: March 2019

Periodic foundations for seismic isolation are getting increasing attention in the field of civil engineering. Initial stresses due to the vertical loads from the upper structures exist in periodic foundations. In the present paper, attenuation zones of two-dimensional periodic foundations including the effect of vertical loads are studied by the weak form quadrature element method. Comparisons with existing results in special cases without the effect of vertical loads are conducted to validate the proposed method, and good agreement is found. A comprehensive parametric study is conducted to investigate the effects of vertical loads on the attenuation zones. Moreover, frequency-domain and time-domain response analyses of a two-dimensional periodic foundation with finite unit cells are conducted to verify the theoretical results. The results show that bound frequencies of the attenuation zones, corresponding to the vibration mode of the core, are affected by vertical loads. It is also found that vertical loads shift the complete attenuation zones to lower frequencies and reduce the attenuation coefficients in the attenuation zones.
Experimental and Numerical Study of Engineered Cementitious Composite with Strain Recovery under Impact Loading
Authors: Nehdi Moncef , Ali Mohamed
Published: March 2019

An engineered cementitious composite, endowed with strain recovery and incorporating hybrid shape memory alloy (SMA) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) short fibers, was subjected to drop weight impact loading. Numerical simulation of the composite’s impact behavior was performed, and the model predictions agreed well with the experimental findings. Numerical and experimental investigations demonstrated that incorporating SMA fibers in the composite yielded superior impact resistance compared to that of control mono-PVA specimens. Heat treatment stimulated the SMA fibers to apply local prestress on the composite’s matrix owing to the shape memory effect, thus enhancing energy absorption capacity, despite the damage incurred by PVA fibers during the heating process. The superior impact performance of the hybrid composite makes it a strong contender for the construction of protective structures, with a potential to enhance the safety of critical infrastructure assets against impact and blast loading.
Nonparaxial Propagation Properties of Specially Correlated Radially Polarized Beams in Free Space
Authors: Guo Lina , Chen Li , Lin Rong , Zhang Minghui , Dong Yiming , Chen Yahong , Cai Yangjian
Published: March 2019

A specially correlated radially polarized (SCRP) beam with unusual physical properties on propagation in the paraxial regime was introduced and generated recently. In this paper, we extend the paraxial propagation of an SCRP beam to the nonparaxial regime. The closed-form 3 × 3 cross-spectral density matrix of a nonparaxial SCRP beam propagating in free space is derived with the aid of the generalized Rayleigh–Sommerfeld diffraction integral. The statistical properties, such as average intensity, degree of polarization, and spectral degree of coherence, are studied comparatively for the nonparaxial SCRP beam and the partially coherent radially polarized (PCRP) beam with a conventional Gaussian–Schell-model correlation function. It is found that the nonparaxial properties of an SCRP beam are strikingly different from those of a PCRP beam. These nonparaxial properties are closely related to the correlation functions and the beam waist width. Our results may find potential applications in beam shaping and optical trapping in nonparaxial systems.
Enhancing Wind Energy Harvesting Using Passive Turbulence Control Devices
Authors: Wang Junlei , Li Guoping , Zhou Shengxi , Litak Grzegorz
Published: March 2019

Aiming to predict the performance of galloping piezoelectric energy harvesters, a theoretical model is established and verified by experiments. The relative error between the model and experimental results is 5.3%. In addition, the present model is used to study the AC output characteristics of the piezoelectric energy harvesting system under passive turbulence control (PTC), and the influence of load resistance on the critical wind speed, displacement, and output power under both strong and weak coupling are analyzed from the perspective of electromechanical coupling strength, respectively. The results show that the critical wind speed initially increases and then decreases with increasing load resistance. For weak and critical coupling cases, the output power firstly increases and then decreases with the increase of the load resistance, and reaches the maximum value at the optimal load. For the weak, critical, and strong coupling cases, the critical optimal load is 1.1 MΩ, 1.1 MΩ, and 3.0 MΩ, respectively. Overall, the response mechanism of the presented harvester is revealed.
Method to Assess and Enhance Vulnerable Road User Safety during Impact Loading
Authors: Ptak Mariusz
Published: March 2019

Every year approximately 1.35 million people die as a consequence of road accidents. Almost 50% of road fatalities are vulnerable road users (VRUs). This research reviews the history of traffic safety for VRUs, presents an interesting insight into the statistics and evaluates the current legislation in Europe for pedestrians, cyclists, children on bicycle-mounted seats and motorcyclists in terms of impact situations and applied criteria. This enabled the author to have a better perspective on how the VRUs’ safety is currently verified. Furthermore, the VRU safety requirements are contrasted with the author’s research, which is mainly focused on VRU’s head biomechanics and kinematics. Finally, a new coherent method is presented, which encompasses the sub-groups of VRUs and proposes some improvements to both the regulations as well as technical countermeasures to mitigate the injuries during an impact. This study highlights the importance of numerical methods, which can serve as a powerful tool to study VRUs’ head injuries and kinematics.