bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of Antimicrobial Resistant Neisseria gonorrhea to Ceftriaxone and Ciprofloxacin using Partial Proportional Odds Model for patients seen at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: KAPOMBE PRISCILLA , SITALI LUNGOWE , MUSONDA PATRICK
Published: July 2019

Background

Neisseria gonorrhea, the causative agent of Gonorrhea, has developed antibiotic resistance to the “last-line” Cephalosporin’s, Quinolones and Macrolides which is cause for concern. In Zambia, despite recommendations of discontinued use, Ciprofloxacin is used for treatment. The lack of an active surveillance system, appropriate and structured data management and analysis tools magnifies the problem because resistance patterns cannot be monitored. The study aimed to ascertain effectiveness of Ciprofloxacin a Quinolone in comparison with Ceftriaxone a Cephalosporin, in treatment of Gonorrhea using Susceptibility testing; and to identify possible risk factors associated with resistance.

Methods

Study design was parallel non-inferior quasi experimental study. Patients at the University Teaching Hospital with discharge and Gonorrhea symptoms who gave consent, were recruited. Fishers Exact Test for associations was used. Data was analyzed using Ordinal logistic regression as the Susceptibility was at 3 levels; Susceptible, Intermediate or Resistant with an assumed Ordinal nature. Proportionality assumption was checked, and when violated Partial Proportional Odds Model was used instead.

Results

A total of 104 isolates were obtained. The overall proportion of patients who had Susceptible, Intermediate and Resistant results were: 49 (47.1%), 55 (52.9%) and 0 (0) for Ceftriaxone and 70 (68.0%), 10 (9.7%) and 22 (22.3%) for Ciprofloxacin respectively. Adjusted estimates in partial Proportional Odds model showed that, Males were 4.1 (95% CI; 1.8, 9.4, p-value=0.001) times more likely to have Intermediate or Susceptible results compared to Resistance than females, or they were more likely to have Susceptible compared to Resistance or Intermediate result compared to females. Ciprofloxacin was 70% less likely than Ceftriaxone of having susceptible or intermediate results compared to resistance and this could be as high as 90% and as high as 40% p-values <0.001).

Conclusion

Level of Ciprofloxacin resistance detected from the Susceptibility testing, shows it is not an effective treatment for Gonorrhea. Ceftriaxone remains a satisfactory option for first-line treatment of Gonorrhea at UTH. Risk factors identified to be associated with resistance in this study were being female and use of Ciprofloxacin.

Ethical Clearance

Ethical clearance was obtained from University of Zambia Biomedical Ethics Research Committee (UNZABREC Ref # 033-06-17).
Analysis of Deep-sequenced Trio-genomes of the Peninsular Malaysia Orang Asli and North Borneo Populations
Authors: Deng Lian , Lou Haiyi , Zhang Xiaoxi , Bhooma Thiruvahindrapuram , Lu Dongsheng , Marshall Christian , Liu Chang , Xie Bo , Xu Wanxing , Wong Lai-Ping , Yew Chee-Wei , Farhang Aghakhanian , Ong Rick Twee-Hee , Hoque Mohammad Zahirul , Thuhairah Abdul Rahman , Jong Bhak , Phipps Maude E. , Scherer Stephen W. , Teo Yik-Ying , Kumar Subbiah Vijay , Hoh Boon Peng , Xu Shuhua
Published: July 2019

Background
Recent advances in genomic technologies have facilitated genome-wide investigation of human genetic variations. However, most efforts have focused on the major populations, yet trio genomes of indigenous populations from Southeast Asia have been under-investigated.
Results
We analyzed the whole-genome deep sequencing data (~30×) of five native trios from Malaysia, and discovered approximately 6.9 million single nucleotide variants (SNVs), 1.2 million small insertions and deletions (indels), and 9,000 copy number variants (CNVs) in the 15 samples. We found 3.9% SNVs, 4.7% indels and 22% CNVs were novel, implying the insufficient coverage of population diversity in existing databases. We identified a higher proportion of novel variants in the Orang Asli (OA) samples, i.e., the indigenous people from Peninsular Malaysia, than that of the North Bornean (NB) samples, likely due to more complex demographic history and long-time isolation of the OA groups. We used the pedigree information to identify de novo variants and estimated the mutation rates to be 0.81×10-8–1.33×10-8, 1.0×10-9–2.9×10-9, and ~0.001 per site per generation for SNVs, indels, and CNVs, respectively. The trio-genomes also allowed for accurate haplotype phasing with high accuracy, which serves as references to the future genomic studies of OA and NB populations. In addition, high-frequency inherited CNVs specific to OA or NB were identified. One example was a 50-kb duplication in DEFA1B detected only in the Negrito trios, implying plausible effects on host defense against the exposure of diverse microbial in tropical rainforest environment of these hunter-gatherers. The CNVs shared between OA and NB groups were much fewer than those specific to each group. Nevertheless, we identified a 142-kb duplication in AMY1A in all the 15 samples, and this gene is associated with the high-starch diet. Moreover, novel insertions shared with archaic hominids were identified in our samples.
Conclusion
Our study presents a full catalogue of the genome variants of the native Malaysian populations, which is a complement of the genome diversity in Southeast Asians. It implies specific population history of the native inhabitants, and demonstrated the necessity of more genome sequencing efforts on the multi-ethnic native groups of Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
A Eurasia-wide polyploid species complex involving 6x Trifolium ambiguum, 2x T. occidentale and 4x T. repens produces interspecific hybrids with significance for clover breeding
Authors: Williams Warren , Verry Isabelle M , Ansari Helal A , Hussain S Wajid , Ullah Ihsan , Ellison Nicholas W
Published: July 2019

Background

Trifolium ambiguum occurs as a 2x, 4x, 6x polyploid series in W Asia, The 6x form is the most agronomically desirable, having strong rhizomatous spread and drought tolerance. These traits would be potentially very valuable if they could be transferred to white clover (T. repens) which is the most important agronomic clover species. However, to-date, no fertile interspecific hybrids with 6x T. ambiguum are available. Previously, 2x T. occidentale from W Europe has produced synthetic fertile hybrids with both 2x and 4x T. ambiguum and these were inter-fertile with white clover. Here we ask whether 2x T. occidentale can form fertile hybrids with 6x T. ambiguum and act as a genetic bridge to white clover and bring these species together as part of a common gene pool.

Results

Ten verified F1 (6x T. ambiguum x 2x T. occidentale) hybrids were produced by embryo rescue and seven were studied further. All four investigated for chromosome number were 2n=4x=32 and FISH confirmed the expected 21 T. ambiguum and 8 T. occidentale chromosomes. Hybrid fertility was extremely low but 2n female gametes functioned with white clover pollen to produce seeds. Derived plants were confirmed using FISH and were successfully backcrossed to white clover to produce partially fertile breeding populations.

Conclusions

Although T. occidentale and 6x T. ambiguum are widely separated by geography and ecological adaptation they have maintained enough genomic affinity to produce partially fertile hybrids. Inter-fertility of the hybrids with allotetraploid T. repens showed that T. occidentale can provide a genetic bridge between 6x T. ambiguum and white clover to produce plants with new phenotypes combining the traits of all three species. Use of this information should enable potentially valuable stress tolerance traits from 6x T. ambiguum to be used in white clover breeding for the first time.
The association of creativity, creative components of personality, and innovation among nursing students in Taiwan
Authors: Liu Hsing Yuan , Chang Chia-Chen , Wang I-Teng , Chao Shu-Yuan
Published: July 2019

Background:Recent attention has focused on creativity and the ability to develop innovative products (innovation), and the relationship between creativity, personality traits associated with creativity, and innovation. However, the link between creativity, aspects of personality associated with creativity, and innovation are unclear, especially with regards to nurses and nursing education.

Methods:This cross-sectional, descriptive, cor-relational design explored levels of creativity, components of creativity, and innovation among nursing students, and examined the association of creativity, aspects of personality, and innovation. Participants were 98 senior-year nursing students enrolled in a capstone course for developing patentable healthcare-related products at a university in Northern Taiwan. Creativity was measured using the verbal and figural Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT-V and TTCT-F, respectively); creative personality was evaluated with a self-report instrument, the Affective Components of Creativity Scale (ACCS). Innovation was expressed as the mean product creativity score for healthcare products students developed during the capstone course. Four independent judges scored the products for novelty and uniqueness. Correlations were examined with Pearson’s test followed by Bonferroni’s post-hoc adjustment.

Results:Nursing students had moderately high scores for innovation (mean = 91.37, SD = 2.83; range = 83-96). Mean scores on the TTCT-F and TTCT-V were 40.05 (SD = 21.21) and 18.08 (SD = 13.94), respectively. The mean total score on the TTCT was 58.13 (SD = 30.47), indicating a moderate level of creativity for nursing students. The highest mean score of the four components of creative personality was for imagination (4.75, SD = 0.71); challenge and adventure were similar (2.71, SD = 0.31 and 2.53, SD = 0.25, respectively); the lowest score was for curiosity (1.76, SD = 0.23). Mean total score for the ACCS was 2.79 (SD = 0.27). Pearson’s correlations showed innovation was correlated with curiosity (p < .001). There was no significant association between figural or verbal creativity and components of creative personality.

Conclusions:The positive relationship between scores for innovation and curiosity suggest teaching faculty might want to consider strategies for improving nursing students’ abilities to create innovative products by concurrently focusing on methods of increasing curiosity and innovation.
CHANGE OF THE ACID NUMBER OF WHEAT GRAIN FAT WHILE STORED IN LABORATORY CONDITIONS
Authors: Gavrichenkov Yu. D. , Razvorotnev A. S. , Kechkin I. A. , Verezhnikova I. A.
Published: July 2019

To establish the deadline for freshness and shelf life of wheat during long-term storage, the indicator is considered — acid number of fat (ANF) mg KOH per gram of fat in the stored grain sample. To study the nature of the change of this indicator from temperature and relative humidity of the air, the present studies were performed. Samples of grain, harvest 2017, were placed in a desiccator over salt solutions, which were used to set a certain relative air humidity above the surface of the solution in the range from 35% to 75%. In each desiccator were placed two samples of wheat grain III and IV class weighing about 500 g each. The grain layer in the desiccators was 70–80 mm. To monitor the state of the samples, the Logger 100 TV temperature and relative humidity recorders were placed inside the grain layer with a recording interval of readings after 2 hours. Periodically sampled grain from each desiccator for the determination of ANF and humidity. Acid number of fat was determined by the accepted standard method.

The uniformity of humidity values in the desiccators 60% and 75% occurred after two months of storage. For a relative humidity of 35%, 44% arrived after approximately one month of storage. Some fluctuations in relative humidity values are associated with temperature changes at the storage location (laboratory room), as well as with the opening of a desiccator when taking grain samples to determine humidity and ANF. Fluctuations in relative humidity did not exceed 3%. Significant changes (growth) of ANF were observed in the fourth to fifth month of storage the samples at temperatures above 20 °C, at a storage temperature of 10 °C, practically no significant changes in ANF were observed during 9 months of storage.
The potential of virtue ethics in ethical education in Slovakia
Authors: Baďurová Barbora
Published: July 2019

Virtue ethics is an approach to normative ethics that emphasizes the great character traits of moral agents. As many authors have pointed out, this approach also has great potential in contemporary ethical education. The following text will focus on the possibility practically utilising virtue ethics in ethical education in Slovakia. One of the most influential figures in the development of this topic in Slovakia is Ladislav Lencz, who also created key texts for teachers of ethical education. His concept is based primarily on a pedagogical and psychological basis, inspired by Spanish psychologist R.R. Olivar’s concept of prosociality. However, some of L. Lencz’s texts also display elements of virtue ethics. This article will point out the possibilities of implementing virtue ethics in ethical education.
Attitudes of students of teacher studies towards music education
Authors: Nikolić Lidija
Published: July 2019

This paper presents the results of research on changes in attitudes towards music education among teacher education students who were exposed to vocal-instrumental lessons over the course of two semesters. The research was conducted among second-year students of teacher education (N=103) at the Faculty of Education in Osijek, Croatia. The results have shown that students’ attitudes towards music education are relatively positive both before and after exposure to music lessons. Students with choir experience had more positive attitudes towards music education. Although positive attitudes after music lessons are somewhat higher, there is no statistically significant difference between the attitudes of students before or after music lessons. Further research on attitudes towards music education is suggested across a larger population of teacher education students, over a longer period of time, and using a wider range of instruments.
Factors impacting startup sustainability in the Czech Republic
Authors: Petrů Naděžda , Pavlák Miroslav , Polák Josef
Published: July 2019

The startup ecosystem in the Czech Republic falls far below the level of the developed economies of its Western neighbors. The startup map of the Czech Republic shows 1,717 continuously operating startups. And yet they have yet to receive priority attention in the academic realm. The primary goal of this article is to define the key factors of startup sustainability and to look for dependencies between them. The secondary goal is to identify the weaknesses of the Czech startup environment. The scientific hypotheses formulated focus on demonstrating the dependencies of selected factors influencing the startup sustainability. These have been verified on the basis of evaluation of data obtained via primary qualitative and quantitative research. Its findings were compared with the data of secondary research and with the conclusions of the scientific studies of international authors. The data were processed using statistical apparatus. Thanks to this research, the authors have identified in their conclusion the factors of the remote, immediate, and interior environments that can influence startup sustainability. They demonstrate a correlation between the level of strategic management and the quality of internal communications processes, between the capacities of startup management to manage relationships with customers (CRM) and to drive communications strategy, including brand support. In real practice, however, nine out of ten startups do not succeed. The reason is that their design fails to understand and address the needs of customers and lacks marketing and managed sales.
Problems and prerequisites for determining the legal regime preimplantation genetic diagnosis in Russian legislation
Authors: N.A. Altinnik , S.S. Zenin , V.V. Komarova et all ,
Published: July 2019

Сurrent problems and prerequisites for the formation of the legal regime of pre-implantation genetic
diagnosis (PGD) are considered in Russian legislation with account the existing approaches to determining
the legal status of a “pre-implantation” embryo obtained in the framework of the in vitro fertilization procedure
(IVF) are discussed. The authors substantiates the conclusion that it is necessary to legally determine PGD as one
of the stages of using IVF, as well as establishing generally binding requirements for the procedure, conditions
and features of this diagnosis, taking into account the need to minimize the damage caused to the human embryo.
Effects of habitat and pulp and paper mill contamination on a population of brook stickleback (Culaea inconstans)
Authors: MacDonald Gillian Z. , Hogan Natacha S. , van den Heuvel Michael R.
Published: July 2019

This study examined the responses of a population of brook stickleback (Culaea inconstans) exposed to pulp mill effluent at Jackfish Bay, Lake Superior, Canada, in May 2007 and May 2011. Brook stickleback were extirpated from the effluent-receiving site, presumably due to anoxia after this period. Females at the effluent-receiving site had significantly larger gonad sizes in 2007 and 2011. In 2011, effluent-exposed female gonadal development was significantly advanced when compared with reference sites; they were the second most mature when compared among three different reference sites. Analysis of 7-ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase activity revealed that effluent-receiving site females had greater CYP1A induction in 2007 and significantly greater CYP1A induction in 2011. Effluent-receiving site males showed significantly reduced CYP1A induction in 2007 and significantly greater induction in 2011. Chemical evaluation of sediment from the receiving environment showed elevated levels of resin acids and the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, retene. Higher condition factors and more mature gonads were consistent with higher winter and spring temperatures modified by effluent or by lake vs. stream environments. Overall, effects on effluent-exposed brook stickleback were not consistent with reported effects in white sucker exposed to the same effluent in previous studies.

This article has been made Open Access thanks to the kind support of CAWQ/ACQE (https://www.cawq.ca).
O psicólogo na Estratégia Saúde da Família: possibilidades de atuação e desafios
Authors: Almeida Nathalia dos Santos Silva , Silva Roberta Barbosa da
Published: July 2019

A Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) possibilita aumentar a orientação, prevenção e promoção à saúde, contudo algumas melhorias ainda são necessárias. Entre tais avanços, estão aqueles relativos aos cuidados em saúde mental da população brasileira. Desse modo, o objetivo desse trabalho foi estudar as possibilidades de atuação e os desafios dos psicólogos na ESF. Para tal, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica em websites institucionais e aqueles com acesso a bases de dados contendo trabalhos científicos, como Google Acadêmico e BIREME. Para a busca de bibliografia, foram utilizadas, entre outras, as seguintes expressões: atuação do psicólogo; Estratégia Saúde da Família; formação do psicólogo; psicopatologias; saúde mental; e Unidade Básica de Saúde. Posteriormente, as informações obtidas foram analisadas. Os psicólogos podem atuar na ESF de vários modos, proporcionando a prevenção de doenças e reduzindo problemas psicológicos e físicos nos pacientes. Podem atuar em grupos ou prestar atendimentos individuais. Sua atuação frente aos problemas internos da equipe da ESF também é bastante importante. Para aumentar a eficiência na promoção à saúde mental é necessário aprimorar a formação dos psicólogos, melhorar a infraestrutura dos locais de atendimento e o transporte dos profissionais, superar preconceitos relativos ao trabalho dos psicólogos e disseminar e reconhecer a importância da atuação desses profissionais e aprimorar o sistema de funcionamento da ESF. Devido aos inúmeros benefícios advindos da atuação dos psicólogos para a sociedade, sugere-se a existência de normas que garantam a presença obrigatória de psicólogos na ESF.
Enfermagem e o envelhecer saudável
Authors: Gouveia Danielle Conceição , Rodrigues Lília Marques Simões
Published: July 2019

O estudo têm como objetivos identificar o papel do enfermeiro no processo do envelhecimento saudável, a sua contribuição para a promoção e a prevenção de saúde da população e analisar as ações de promoção e prevenção à saúde desenvolvida pelos profissionais de enfermagem junto à população. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória e descritiva de natureza qualitativa. Foi utilizado como instrumento de coleta de dados, um questionário semiestruturado, os sujeitos da pesquisa foram oito enfermeiros da Atenção Básica que atuam nas Estratégia de Saúde da Família a pelo menos um ano e que se dispuseram a participar da pesquisa, no município de Vassouras/RJ. Os dados foram analisados pelo método de análise de conteúdo. Com o estudo foi possível reconhecer que a maioria dos profissionais da enfermagem tem o conhecimento do conceito saúde, porém embora tenha relatos da realização de ações para promover a saúde, identificou-se, que há poucas ofertas as ações de promoção implantadas nas unidades.Observando assim, a necessidade de implantação de mais estratégias direcionadas a comunidade que o profissional encontra-se inserida, que fará uma melhor assistência à saúde, contribuindo para a redução de complicações através da educação voltadas a população em um todo, direcionadas para o cuidar da saúde.
Perfil de crianças hospitalizadas na pediatria vítimas de acidentes na primeira infância
Authors: Simas Vanessa de Fatima , Souza Alessandra da Silva
Published: July 2019

Objetivo: Identificar os principais tipos de acidentes ocorridos na primeira infância no Hospital Universitário de Vassouras (HUV). Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa documental, de campo e com metodologia quantitativa. Foram analisados 50 prontuários dentro da faixa etária (0 a 6 anos) todos vitimas de acidentes. A coleta de dados foi realizada no período de julho a setembro de 2018 através de um instrumento de coleta. Resultados: A partir da análise de dados percebe-se que 68% dos acidentes foram devidos a quedas, 10% queimadura de 2º grau, 10% ingestão de corpo estranho, 6% asfixia, 4% picada de escorpião e 2% intoxicação exógena.  Os resultados demonstram que a maioria das vítimas, 60% são do sexo masculino. Diante destes dados é preciso que sejam tomadas medidas e realizados programas de prevenção de acidentes com crianças para que os acidentes diminuem. Conclusão: Conclui-se que o tema escolhido ajudou-nos a compreender as causas, consequências e a participação de cada um de nós na prevenção e promoção da saúde das crianças, que encontram-se em plena fase de crescimento e desenvolvimento. Desta forma, a enfermagem po­derá desenvolver estratégias a partir dos dados expostos, como programas de extensão, enfocando fatores de risco, tomando medidas de segurança e prevenção envolvendo a criança, responsáveis e profissionais da enfermagem.
Capacitação Pedagógica nos Programas de Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde: Métodologia para Construção de Proposta
Authors: Paiva Lais Mariano , Tavares Cláudia Mara de Melo
Published: July 2019

A presente pesquisa apresenta a metodologia de construção de um módulo de curso de capacitação pedagógica no âmbito da residência multiprofissional em saúde, desenvolvido durante o Curso de Mestrado Profissional. O objetivo foi descrever a metodologia utilizada para desenvolver um produto destinado à capacitação pedagógica dos enfermeiros para atuar como preceptor em residência multiprofissional em saúde mental. Para analisar as necessidades concretas desta formação na residência valeu-se da pesquisa documental. O módulo de ensino proposto guiou-se pela perspectiva de aprendizagem significativa de Ausubel e foi delineado tomando-se por base situações-problemas vivenciados pelos próprios profissionais. O presente estudo traz contribuições para a elaboração de um módulo de ensino sobre capacitação pedagógica para atividade de preceptoria em saúde mental.
Lesão pseudotumoral de colo direito um desafio diagnóstico: relato de caso
Authors: Iraha Roberta Sayuri da Costa , Guerra Maria Julia Campos , Bastos Ana Paula , Sodré Patricia Silva , Passos Márcio Alexandre Terra , Maia Lucineide Martins de Oliveira
Published: July 2019

A diverticulite significa a existência de inflamação e de infecção relacionadas aos divertículos, e podem ocorrer em todo o colo, porém a região mais comumente acometida é o sigmoide e dificilmente há doença abaixo da reflexão peritoneal. O presente artigo tem o objetivo de relatar um caso raro de abdome agudo perfurativo causado por uma diverticulite abscedada em colo ascendente simulando neoplasia infiltrativa do colo direito. O processo inflamatório pode ser classificado como complicado, pois foram observados abscessos pericólicos, obstruções e perfuração da diverticulite. Com o crescente envelhecimento populacional, a doença diverticular e suas complicações podem apresentar porcentagens cada vez maiores. O caso clínico relata uma lesão á laparotomia indistinguível a neoplasia necessitando de tratamento cirúrgico com ressecção ampliada no intuito de se realizar terapêutica curativa independente da sua etiologia.
Perceived Stress Among Resident Doctors in Jordanian Teaching Hospitals: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Maswadi Nizar , Khader Yousef S , Abu Slaih Ahmad
Published: July 2019

Background

Medical residents in Jordanian hospitals are involved in many clinical and nonclinical tasks that expose them to various stress factors. High stress and burnout have the potential to negatively impact work performance and patient care, including medication errors, suboptimal care, clinical errors, and patient dissatisfaction.

Objective

This study aimed to determine the perceived stress among medical residents in Jordanian hospitals and its associated risk factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among residents in Jordanian hospitals. A cluster sample of 5 hospitals with residency programs was selected from different health sectors. All residents who were working in the selected hospitals were invited to participate in this study, during the period from April to July 2017. A total of 555 residents agreed to participate in this study, giving a response rate of 84%. The perceived stress scale (PSS) was used for assessment.

Results

A total of 398 male and 157 female residents were included in this study. The mean PSS score in this study was 21.6; 73% (405/555) of the residents had moderate level of stress, and 18% (100/555) had high level of stress. About 6.7% (37/555) of the residents had hypertension, 2.7% (15/555) had diabetes, 3.2% (18/555) had heart disease, and 8.5% (47/555) were anemic. 233 (42%) respondents complained of back pain, and 161 (29%) of the respondents complained of insomnia. Stress was associated with higher workload, sleep deprivation, and dissatisfaction in the relationship with colleagues, with income, and with the program. In multivariate analysis, the following factors were significantly associated with stress: female gender, dissatisfaction with working environment, and facing work-related, academic, and family stressors.

Conclusions

The majority of medical residents in Jordanian hospitals felt nervous and stressed. Conducting stress management programs during residency and improving the work environment are strongly recommended.
Using 360-Degree Video as a Research Stimulus in Digital Health Studies: Lessons Learned (Preprint)
Authors: Zulkiewicz Brittany A , Boudewyns Vanessa , Gupta Catherine , Kirschenbaum Ari , Lewis Megan A
Published: July 2019

UNSTRUCTURED

Due to the accessibility of omnidirectional cameras to record 360-degree videos and the technology to view the videos via mobile phones and other devices, 360-degree videos are being used more frequently to place people in different contexts and convey health-related information. Increasingly, 360-degree videos are being employed in health marketing because they have the potential to enhance health-related attitudes and behaviors. As a case study on how this technology may be used for health-related information and its effect on health care providers, we created a 360-degree video that portrays the experience of a migraine sufferer to be used as a stimulus in an online study. We describe the challenges and lessons learned in designing and implementing a 360-degree video as part of an online experiment focused on inducing empathy among clinicians for understanding patient experience. Given the rapid change in digital technology, future research can use this knowledge to design and implement 360-degree video studies more effectively.
Peningkatan Kualitas Pendidikan: Program Pendidikan Profesi Guru Prajabatan dalam Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Guru Profesional di Indonesia
Authors: Arifa Fieka Nurul , Prayitno Ujianto Singgih
Published: July 2019

The quality of education of a nation is determined by the quality of educators. Teachers as implementers of education at the basic, secondary and early age levels must have competencies and qualifications that meet national education standards. The Pre-service Teacher Professional Education Programs is a breakthrough to prepare certified professional teacher candidates. Teacher's requirements for academic qualifications are at least bachelor and must also have an educator certificate obtained through a certification program. With the end of certification through Teacher Professional Education and Training Programs, the entire certification process is taken through Teacher Professional Education Programs. This study uses a qualitative approach with library research method to find out ways in which the Pre-service Teacher Professional Education Programs policy meet the needs of professional teachers in Indonesia. In the implementation of Pre-service Teacher Professional Education Programs, there are still some challenges, namely: (1) the quality of Educational Personnel Education Institution, (2) the qualifications of prospective students, and (3) distribution of graduates. There need to be improvements in terms of governance and regulation to improve the effectiveness of the Pre-service Teacher Professional Education Programs.Kualitas pendidikan suatu bangsa ditentukan oleh kualitas pendidik. Guru sebagai pelaksana pendidikan pada jenjang dasar, menengah dan usia dini harus memiliki kompetensi dan kualifikasi yang memenuhi standar nasional pendidikan. Program Pendidikan Profesi Guru Prajabatan merupakan terobosan untuk menyiapkan calon guru profesional yang telah tersertifikasi. Persyaratan kualifikasi akademik guru setidaknya S-1 dan harus memiliki sertifikat pendidik yang diperoleh melalui program sertifikasi. Dengan berakhirnya sertifikasi melalui Program Pendidikan dan Latihan Profesi Guru maka seluruh proses sertifikasi ditempuh melalui Pendidikan Profesi Guru. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode kepustakaan (library research) untuk mengetahui bagaimana kebijakan Pendidikan Profesi Guru Prajabatan dalam pemenuhan kebutuhan guru profesional di Indonesia. Dalam pelaksanaannya Pendidikan Profesi Guru Prajabatan masih terkendala: (1) kualitas Lembaga Pendidikan Tenaga Kependidikan, (2) kualifikasi calon peserta didik, dan (3) penyerapan lulusan. Perlu adanya perbaikan dari sisi tata kelola dan regulasi guna meningkatkan efektivitas penyelenggaraan Pendidikan Profesi Guru Prajabatan.
Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Unmet Need Pada Ibu Non Akseptor Tahun 2018
Authors: Sarlis Nelfi
Published: July 2019

Unwanted pregnancy and pregnancy occurring more quickly than mistimed is a global social and health challenge. Worldwide, 38% of pregnancies are unwanted pregnancies, namely 80 million pregnancies per year. The aim of this study is to find out the factors related to unmet need in non-acceptor mothers in the inpatient puskesmas work area of Sidomulyo pekanbaru in 2018. This type of research is quantitative using analysis correlation with cross sectional research design. The study population was 1349 non-acceptor mothers in the inpatient health centers in Sidomulyo pekanbaru since April-May 12, 2018. The sampling technique was consecutive sampling with a sample of 93 people. Data collection uses primary data using the Checklist sheet. Data processing is done by SPSS including editing, coding, scoring and tabulating using the chi-square test. The results showed that there was a relationship between independent and dependent variables with each p-value <0.1 husband support (p-value = 0.069), age (p-value = 0.077) and education (p-value = 0.058) then Ha is rejected and Ho is accepted. This study can be concluded that there is a relationship between husband's support, age and education with the incidence of unmet need.

 

Kehamilan tidak diinginkan (unwanted) dan kehamilan terjadi lebih cepat  dari yang direncanakan (mistimed) merupakan tantangan social dan kesehatan global. Di seluruh dunia 38% dari kehamilan merupakan kehamilan tidak diinginkan yaitu 80 juta kehamilan per tahun.Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui faktor yang berhubungan dengan unmet need pada ibu non akseptor diwilayah kerja puskesmas rawat inap  sidomulyo pekanbaru tahun 2018. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif menggunakan analisis korelasi dengan desain penelitian cross sectional. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh ibu non akseptor sebanyak 1349 orang diwilyah kerja puskesmas rawat inap sidomulyo pekanbaru sejak bulan April- 12 Mei 2018. Teknik pengambilan sampel consecutive sampling dengan jumlah sampel 93 orang. Pengumpulan data menggunakan data primer dengan menggunakan lembar Checklist. Pengolahan data dilakukan dengan cara SPSS meliputi editing, coding, skoring dan tabulating yang menggunakan uji chi-square. Hasil penelitian diketahui terdapat hubungan antara variable independen dan dependen dengan masing-masing nilai p-value < 0,1 dukungan suami (p-value = 0,069), umur (p-value = 0,077) dan pendidikan (p-value = 0,058) maka Ha ditolak dan Ho diterima. Penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara dukungan suami, umur dan pendidikan dengan kejadian unmet Need.
Faktor-Faktor Status Gizi Kurang Pada Anak Usia Prasekolah di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Guguk Panjang Kota Bukittinggi
Authors: Novela Vina , Kartika Listiani
Published: July 2019

Malnutrition in pre-school childrenstill found in Guguk Panjang Community Health Center. This data can be found from Bukittinggi Health Office in 2017 which stated that 800 under-fives children had less nutrition. In Guguk Panjang Community Health Centerin 2017, malnutrition cases were found in 162 people. This study aims to find out some factors related to malnutrition in the Guguk Panjang Community Health Center in 2018. The type of this research was descriptive analytic with a cross sectional study design.. The population in this reseacrh as many 1.106 population and 92 samples preschool-aged mothers. Then, the samples were taken from purposive sampling technique. The data were analyzed by univariate and bivariate by using Chi-Square statistical test. The results of this research showed that 54.3% of them had high level of knowledge. Then, 52.2% of themhad poor parenting. Next, the mothers did not provide exclusive breastfeeding were around 63.0%. Moreover, based on bivariate analysis there was a relationship between knowledge p value 0.008), parenting (p value 0.001) history of exclusive breastfeeding with malnutrition (p value 0.021). In short, it can be concluded that there were some factors related to malnutrition in preschool children. They were knowledge, parenting, and exclusive breastfeeding history. Then, it is expected that the health workers provide more information about nutrition and education about good parenting for children and also provide brochures or leaflets about nutrition.

Kasus gizi kurang pada anak pra sekolah masih ditemukan diwilayah kerja puskemas guguk panjang. Hal ini terlihat data dari dinas kesehatan kota bukittinggi mencatat bahwa pada tahun 2017 balita dengan gizi kurang sebanyak 800 orang. Puskesmas guguk panjang pada tahun 2017 mempunyai gizi kurang sebanyak 162 orang. Tujuan penelitian, untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan gizi kurang pada anak prasekolah. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif analitik dengan desain cross sectional study. Populasi dalam penelitian sebanyak 1.106 orang dengan sampel 92 orang ibu anak prasekolah. Teknik pengambilan sampel porposive sampling. Pengolahan data dengan analisisunivariat dan bivariat  menggunakan uji statistik Chi - Square.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat 54,3% tingkat pengetahuan tinggi. Ibu yang pola asuh kurang baik sebanyak 52,2% . Ibu yang tidak memberikan ASI Ekslusif sebanyak 63,0%. Dari uji statistik didapatkan ada hubungan bermakna antara pengetahuan dengan gizi kurang (p value 0,008). Ada hubungan antara pola asuh dengan gizi kurang (p value 0,001) dan ada hubungan antara riwayat pemberian ASI Eksklusif dengan gizi kurang (p value,021).Disimpulkan bahwa faktor yang berhubungan dengan gizi kurang pada anak prasekolah adalah pengetahuan, pola asuh, dan riwayat pemberian ASI Eksklusif

 
ASSESS THE RISK LEVEL OF POWER TRANSFORMER DUE SHORT-CIRCUIT FAULTS BASED ON ANFIS
Authors: Azhari Zakri Azriyenni , Mustafa Mohd Wazir , Firdaus Hari , Sofimieari Ibim
Published: July 2019

A power transformer is an electrical machine that converts electrical power at different voltage levels. Faults, occur in power transformers, inhibit electrical power distribution to the consumer. Protection, therefore, of the power transformers is essential in power systems reliability. The power system can be reliable if the protection devices work well when there is a fault. A hybrid intelligent technique, which is a combination of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Fuzzy known as Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference Systems (ANFIS), was used in this research. The objective of this paper is the simulation of differential relays as a protection device on power transformers using Matlab/Simulink. Performance of differential relays for power transformers protection is carried out with internal and external fault scenarios. The input data were classified into three different input for ANFIS such as internal and external 1, internal and external 2, internal, external 1, and external 2, respectively. The error results of ANFIS training for the type of fault internal and external 1 is 9.46*10-7, and types of fault internal and external 2 is 1.09*10-6 internal, external 1 and external 2 are 8.59*10-7. The results obtained from the simulation were accurate and shows that the ANFIS technique is an efficient method that gives less error and a great value. Finally, the technique can minimize faults with power transformers. Finally, to prove this method can reduce faults in the power transformer, the assess of this model has been carried out through the RMSE that has been generated which is zero.
ROTATED RECTANGULAR SLOTS AND MIRRORED INVERSED CANTOR-SETS ON ULTRAWIDEBAND ANTIPODAL VIVALDI ANTENNA
Authors: Alimi Sabri , Prakoso Teguh , Riyadi Munawar Agus
Published: July 2019

Variants of antipodal Vivaldi antenna (AVA) design suitable for access point working on 0.5 – 6.0 GHz are proposed in this paper. The novel designs were produced by employing three novel techniques to conventional AVA: (i) rotated-slot pattern to shift down the frequency cutoff and enhancing bandwidth, (ii) curve design to miniaturize rotated-slot-inserted antipodal Vivaldi, and (iii) fractal-director (Cantor set) to increase the gain of antipodal Vivaldi. Using FR4 (relative permittivity of 4.4) with an overall dimension of 300 mm x 143 mm x 1.6 mm the antenna designs are able to work at a frequency of 0.472 GHz to higher than 6 GHz with a maximum gain of 11.9 dBi.
Liquid-liquid equilibrium for systems composed by biodiesel from Catolé oil (Syagrus cearensis) - methanol and glycerol
Authors: Braga de , Cantarelli-Lopes Gabriela , de Gusmão , Soletti João
Published: July 2019

The biodiesel inclusion in the Brazilian energy matrix still faces challenges due to the lack of diversity of raw material and the high costs associated with the stages of production, purification and phase separation of the biofuel. In this work, the potential of Catol? (Syagrus cearensis) was evaluated as an alternative source for biodiesel production, through methyl transesterification by alkaline catalysis. Given the absence of reported data on this oilseed, the aim of the present paper is to characterize the oil and biodiesel in terms of density, kinematic viscosity, and acid value. A liquid-liquid equilibrium (LLE) study of Catol? biodiesel-methanol-glycerin systems at 298.15, 308.15 and 323.15 K at atmospheric pressure was also carried out. Results showed that Catol? seed oil is a viable alternative for biodiesel production, with parameters found in accordance with the quality standards and an ester yield of 97.1%. Ternary diagrams showed that the solubility of the components lowers at low temperatures. Tie-lines evidenced higher affinity of methanol with the glycerin-rich phase. Distribution and selectivity coefficients were determined and the Othmer-Tobias and Hand correlations were applied to verify the quality of the experimental data. The determination indices (>0.97) proved the thermodynamic consistency of the data.
Corrected accelerated service life test of electrodeposited NiSn alloys and Ni as cathodes for industrial alkaline water electrolysis
Authors: Jovic Vladimir , Jovic Borka , Elezovic Nevenka , Gajic-Krstajic Ljiljana
Published: July 2019

The ?corrected accelerated service life test for hydrogen evolution reaction? (CASLT-HER), designed for application of certain electrode materials as cathodes in the cell for alkaline water electrolysis in 30 % KOH at 80 ?C, was performed at electrodeposited NiSn alloy and Ni 40 mesh electrodes. The Ni 40 mesh was slightly etched, while the NiSn alloy coating was electrodeposited from the bath containing pyrophosphate, glycine, SnCl2 and NiCl2 onto Ni 40 mesh to the thickness of approximately 40 ?m. It is shown that the NiSn cathode possess from maximum 0.77 V to minimum 0.30 V better overpotential than the Ni 40 mesh electrode during the 5 years of their exploitation at the conditions of industrial alkaline water electrolysis. It is also shown that both electrodes should be held at j = ?0.3 A cm-2 for at least 5 h in order to establish stable overpotential response. The limiting overpotential values for applying cyclic voltammetry (CVs, to mimic ?polarity inversion?) should be determined in a separate experiment before the CASLT-HER and should be adjusted during the application of CVs.
Properties of double W/O/W emulsions containing vitamin C and E stabilized with gelatin/sodium caseinate complex
Authors: Fraj Jadranka , Petrovic Lidija , Milinkovic-Budincic Jelena , Katona Jaroslav , Bucko Sandra , Spasojevic Ljiljana
Published: July 2019

Double emulsions are complex liquid dispersion systems in which the droplets of one dispersed liquid are further dispersed in another liquid, producing W/O/W or O/W/O emulsions. W/O/W emulsions are the most studied systems because they have great potential application. However, despite all the advantages, that these systems offer, it is very difficult to obtain stable formulations, and this is the reason for their limited practical application. The use of biopolymers to stabilize double emulsions could give rise to pharmaceutical and food applications. Based on previous studies, appropriate concentrations of gelatin and sodium caseinate (NaCAS) were selected to investigate the possibility of stabilization of double W/O/W emulsions by this system, if they are present in the outer aqueous phase. The investigations showed that interactions between gelatin and NaCAS in the outer water phase, as well as the composition of the mixtures of lipohilic emulsifiers used for the primary W/O emulsions preparation, influences the droplets size and sedimentation stability of double emulsions. The most stable emulsions were obtained at a NaCAS concentration when an insoluble coacervate forms (0.5 mass %) and at concentrations higher then this, when soluble negatively charged complexes adsorb at the oil/water interface.
An effective approach to TV applications development - application framework
Authors: Kovacev Nemanja , Ilkic Veljko , Nadj Dejan , Vranic Nikola
Published: July 2019

Android as an operating system is becoming more and more widespread across
digital devices. One of the fields in which Android has gained popularity is
TV application development. During our years-long work on this platform, we
noticed certain issues with current approaches. The most important issues
include a lot of boilerplate code and difficult customization which together
increase the overall time necessary for the development and contribute to
poor code readability thus making the maintenance more difficult. With that
in mind, we decided to take our own approach which includes a framework and
a library and which enables us to build high-quality and cost-effective TV
applications in terms of fast development and easy maintenance. The approach
which will be presented in this paper is more effective than other
approaches we took for the development of previous TV applications.
Models and organisational characteristics of preschool teachers’ professional training in some EU countries and Ukraine
Authors: Melnyk Natalia , Bidyuk Natalya , Kalenskyi Andrii , Maksymchuk Borys , Bakhmat Nataliia , Matviienko Olena , Matviichuk Tetiana , Solovyov Valeriy , Golub Nadiia , Maksymchuk Iryna
Published: July 2019

Comparative pedagogical analyses were obtained on the basis of the
generalised theoretical results. The aim of the study is to discover
theoretical, methodological, didactic principles of a professional training
of preschool teachers in the context of socio-political, economic,
socio-cultural and pedagogical determinants in some European Union countries
in order to justify the possibilities of introduction of an innovative
European experience in preschool teachers? professional training in Ukraine
and other countries. The results of comparative pedagogical research on
professional development of preschool teachers? in some countries of the
European Union are generalised; models were characterised; organisational
and pedagogical support for the professional development of preschool
teachers in some countries of the European Union was specified; the
influence of European integration processes on the modernisation of
professional development of preschool teachers in Ukraine and the
comparative analysis of systems of professional development of preschool
teachers in some countries of the European Union and Ukraine were studied;
promising directions were described in the implementation of innovative
ideas of the European experience in the vocational education system in
Ukraine.