bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Process Variables on Vitamin B12 Production in Fermented Dairy Product Including Propionic Acid
Authors: Massoud Ramona , Khosravi-Darani Kianoush , Golshahi Milad , Sohrabvandi Sara , Mortazavian Amir Mohammad
Published: December 2018

The fermented dairy products produced by various microorganism’s activity provide valuable
nutrients for human. Fermentation affects the physicochemical and organoleptic characteristics
of foods as well as human health. In the present review, we describe the production of vitamin B12 in
a fermented dairy product by Propionibacterium species. The effect of the process variables on vitamin
B12 production in fermented dairy products e.g. pH, temperature, different carbon and nitrogen
sources as well as the type and size of inoculum, the fermentation time and fermentation strategy, etc.
are discussed. Finally, fermentation strategy, inoculum preparation of Propionibacterium freudenreichii
subsp. Shermanii, methods of determining biomass and Vitamin B12 concentration are reviewed
and their effects on vitamin B12 production are mentioned. Propionibacteria are so popular
due to their unique characteristics such as being safe, convenient and economical. Among all the
highest efficiency was observed by P. freudenreichii. To achieve this purpose, some appropriate situations
need to be considered. The best carbon source for this bacterium to produce biomass is lactate,
the suitable pH for growth of the Propionibacterium species is in the range of 6 to 7 and the fed-batch
is most preferable for vitamin B12 production.
Safety Factors of Oils Marketed in Iran and Applicable Strategies in Control of Food Derived Cardiovascular Diseases
Authors: Jamali Ali , Moslemi Masoumeh , Akramzadeh Naeimeh , Khaneghah Amin M. , Dadgarnejad Manouchehr
Published: December 2018

Background:

The proposed criteria for a healthy daily diet play a drastic role in the prevention
of non-communicable disease. Several cases of acute and chronic diseases occurred due to
the presence of toxic and unsafe agents in the body. Trans and some saturated fatty acids as an example
of these unfavorable components, could pose some dangerous effects on human health such as
cardiovascular disease.

Objective:

In the current study, health criteria were undertaken to evaluate the safety of collected edible
oils samples from Iranian market, and then some of the approaches for elimination and control of
arisen health concerns were discussed.

Methods:

Totally 18 edible oil samples including cooking oil (n=5), frying oil (n=9) and table margarine
(n=4) were collected from Tehran local market and were analyzed in 2016. The fatty acid profile
was determined by using gas chromatography equipped with a flame ionization detector. Furthermore,
the stability of frying oil was also measured by the Rancimat method.

Results:

All samples contained the trans and saturated fats in concentrations lower than the maximum
recommended values (1%, 2% and 4% of trans for cooking oils, frying oils and table
margarines, and 30% and 48% of saturation in frying oils and table margarines, respectively). The
frying oils demonstrated the desired stability against high temperatures. Optimization of stability was
done mainly by the addition of palm oil to the formula in the past. However, based on the fact of the
high saturation of palm oil and its carcinogenicity under uncontrolled consumption, a risk assessment
conducted in Iran led to the limited import of palm oil. This approach resulted in the production of
healthier alternatives in the country.

Conclusion:

The usage of applicable approaches such as inter-esterification, fractionation and blending
by more stable oils fractions is suggested to achieve healthier products.
Formulation of Stable Frying Oil for Food Industry by Using Various Edible Oils and Antioxidants
Authors: Rad Aziz H. , Ebrahimi Behzad , Homayoonpour Fakhreddin , Tabrizi Aydin , SalmasI Darya A. , Baharbanafshe Maede
Published: December 2018

Background:

Frying oils are important nutrition due to their significant changes during
the frying process. These changes can cause serious health problems in consumers.

Methods:

The aims of this 3-stage study were to investigate chemical changes of Total Polar Compounds
(TPC), Peroxide Value (PV), Free Fatty Acid (FFA), Anisidine Value (AV) and TOTOX
Value (TV) during heating of four improved frying oil formulations including super palm olein, sunflower,
rapeseed and corn oil and to assess their frying quality, blends and subsequent changes using
various antioxidant compounds, including ter-butyl Hydroquinone (TBHQ) and its mixture with
Ascorbyl Palmitate (ASCP).

Results:

Results showed that the best formulation at the end of frying time was FO5 including 1:1
super palm olein and corn oil containing 120 ppm of TBHQ, 120 ppm of ASCP and 0.01% of Citric
Acid (CA). This formulation showed the minimum TPC, PV, TV and FFA, compared to those other
formulations.

Conclusion:

Furthermore, AP was demonstrated to include synergistic effects on TBHQ in preventing
thermal deterioration of the frying oils.
3D Cascaded Convolutional Networks for Multi-vertebrae Segmentation
Authors: Xia Liu , Xiao Liu , Quan Gan , Bo Wang
Published: December 2018

Background:

Automatic approach to vertebrae segmentation from computed tomography
(CT) images is very important in clinical applications. As the intricate appearance and variable
architecture of vertebrae across the population, cognate constructions in close vicinity, pathology,
and the interconnection between vertebrae and ribs it is a challenge to propose a 3D automatic
vertebrae CT image segmentation method.

Objective:

The purpose of this study was to propose an automatic multi-vertebrae segmentation
method for spinal CT images.

Methods:

Firstly, CLAHE-Threshold-Expansion was preprocessed to improve image quality and
reduce input voxel points. Then, 3D coarse segmentation fully convolutional network and cascaded
finely segmentation convolutional neural network were used to complete multi-vertebrae segmentation
and classification.

Results:

The results of this paper were compared with the other methods on the same datasets. Experimental
results demonstrated that the Dice similarity coefficient (DSC) in this paper is 94.84%,
higher than the V-net and 3D U-net.

Conclusion:

Method of this paper has certain advantages in automatically and accurately segmenting
vertebrae regions of CT images. Due to the easy acquisition of spine CT images. It was proven
to be more conducive to clinical application of treatment that uses our segmentation model to obtain
vertebrae regions, combining with the subsequent 3D reconstruction and printing work.
Molecular Docking Studies of Methamphetamine and Amphetamine- Related Derivatives as an Inhibitor against Dopamine Receptor
Authors: Foroughi Kobra , Khaksari Mehdi , Shayannia Asghar
Published: December 2018

Background:

The catecholamines such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine
are neurotransmitters that regulate different physiological functions of the central nervous system.
Some evidence suggests that the degeneration of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra contributes
to Parkinson’s Disease (PD), which is a neurodegenerative disorder and it is responsible for the
major symptoms of PD. It is suggested that replenishment of striatal dopamine through the oral
administration of the dopamine precursor, levodopa, can compensate for the lack of endogenously
produced dopamine. Some studies have shown competitive inhibition of dopamine receptor such as
methamphetamine, and other amphetamine-related derivatives, which block dopamine receptor activity
to uptake dopamine.

Methods:

In this study, 3D structures of amphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, methylphenidate,
cathinone, MDMA, and mephedrone were obtained from the PubChem database, which has
reported some evidence about their inhibitory effect with dopamine receptor. Then, these structures
were provided for molecular docking analysis by Autodock Vina software. Eventually, the binding
energies between docked dopamine receptor and them were calculated and their interactions were
prognosticated.

Results:

Our results indicated that all chemicals can interact with dopamine receptor molecule in
the active site of dopamine and the minimum binding energies belong to Cocaine and
Methylphenidate with -7.9 Kcal/mol and -7.2 Kcal/mol, respectively.

Conclusion:

It might be concluded that amphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, methylphenidate,
cathinone, MDMA, and mephedrone could act as potential inhibitors of DA receptor for dopamine
uptake, which could cause degenerative disorders.
Unsolved Issues in the Treatment of Spontaneous Peritonitis in Patients with Cirrhosis: Nosocomial Versus Community-acquired Infections and the Role of Fungi
Authors: Maraolo Alberto Enrico , Buonomo Antonio Riccardo , Zappulo Emanuela , Scotto Riccardo , Pinchera Biagio , Gentile Ivan
Published: December 2018

Introduction:

Historically, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) has represented one of the most frequent and relevant infectious complications of advanced liver disease, and this is still valid today. Nevertheless, in recent years the role of fungi as causative pathogens of primary peritonitis in patients with cirrhosis has become not negligible. Another issue is linked with the traditional distinction, instrumental in therapeutic choice, between community-acquired and nosocomial forms, according to the onset. Between these two categories, another one has been introduced: the so-called “healthcare-associated infections”.

Objective:

To discuss the most controversial aspects in the management of SBP nowadays in the light of best available evidence.

Methods:

A review of recent literature through MEDLINE was performed.

Results:

The difference between community-acquired and nosocomial infections is crucial to guide empiric antibiotic therapy, since the site of acquisition impact on the likelihood of multidrug-resistant bacteria as causative agents. Therefore, third-generation cephalosporins cannot be considered the mainstay of treatment in each episode. Furthermore, the distinction between healthcare-associated and nosocomial form seems very subtle, especially in areas wherein antimicrobial resistance is widespread, warranting broad-spectrum antibiotic regimens for both. Finally, spontaneous fungal peritonitis is a not common but actually underestimated entity, linked to high mortality. Especially in patients with septic shock and/or failure of an aggressive antibiotic regimen, the empiric addition of an antifungal agent might be considered.

Conclusion:

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is one of the most important complications in patients with cirrhosis. A proper empiric therapy is crucial to have a positive outcome. In this respect, a careful assessment of risk factors for multidrug-resistant pathogens is crucial. Likewise important, mostly in nosocomial cases, is not to overlook the probability of a fungal ascitic infection, namely a spontaneous fungal peritonitis.
Malignant Pleural Effusion: Still a Long Way to Go
Authors: Meriggi Fausto
Published: December 2018

Background:

Malignant pleural effusion, which is a common clinical problem in patients with cancer, may be due to both primary thoracic tumours or to a metastatic spread in the chest and constitutes the first sign of disease in approximately 10% of patients. Almost all cancers can potentially produce a pleural effusion. The presence of malignant tumour cells in the pleural fluid is generally indicative of advanced disease and is associated with high morbidity and mortality with reduced therapeutic options. Dyspnoea during mild physical activity or at rest is generally the typical sign of restrictive respiratory failure.  Methods: This is a systematic review of all the main articles in the English language on the topic of malignant pleural effusion and reported by the Pubmed database from 1959 to 2018. I reviewed the literature and guidelines with the aims to focus on what is known and on future pathways to follow the diagnosis and treatment of malignant pleural effusions.

Results:

The main goal of palliation of a malignant pleural effusion is a quick improvement in dyspnoea, while thoracentesis under ultrasound guidance is the treatment of choice for patients with a limited life expectancy or who are not candidates for more invasive procedures such as drainage using an indwelling small pleural catheter, chemical pleurodesis with sclerosing agents, pleurectomy or pleuro-peritoneal shunt.

Conclusion:

Despite progress in therapeutic options, the prognosis remains severe, and the average survival is 4-9 months from the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion. Moreover, mortality is higher for patients with malignant pleural effusion compared with those with metastatic cancer but no malignant pleural effusion. Therefore, the prognosis of these patients primarily depends on the underlying disease and the extension of a primary tumour. This review focuses on the most relevant updates in the management of malignant pleural effusion.
Development, Evaluation and Optimization of Osmotic Controlled Tablets of Aceclofenac for Rheumatoid Arthritis Management
Authors: Ghosh Bijaya , Mishra Niraj , Bose Preeta , Kirtania Moumita D.
Published: December 2018

Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis is a dreaded disease, characterized by pain, inflammation and
stiffness of joints, leading to severe immobility problems. The disease shows circadian variation and
usually gets aggravated in early morning hours. Aceclofenac, a BCS Class II compound is routinely
used in the treatment of pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis. The objective of
this study was to develop an osmotic delivery system of Aceclofenac that after administration at
bedtime would deliver the drug in the morning hours.

Methods: A series of osmotically controlled systems of aceclofenac was developed by using lactose,
sodium chloride and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose K100M as osmogens. Cellulose acetate (2% w/v in
acetone) with varying concentrations of polyethylene glycol-400 was used as the coating polymer to
create semi permeable membrane and dissolution was carried out in 290 mOsm phosphate buffer. Formulation
optimization was done from four considerations: cumulative release at the end of 6 hours (lag
time), cumulative release at the end of 7 hours (burst time), steady state release rate and completeness of
drug release.

Results: A formulation having swelling polymer hydroxypropyl methylcellulose in the core and lactose
and sodium chloride as osmogens, polyethylene glycol-400 (16.39 %) as pore former, with a coating
weight of 5% was a close fit to the target release profile and was chosen as the optimum formulation.

Conclusion:

Aceclofenac tablets containing lactose, HPMC and sodium chloride in the core, given a
coating of cellulose acetate and PEG-400 (5% wt gain), generated a release profile for optimum management
of rheumatoid arthritic pain.
Implementasi sistem manajemen mutu berbasis ISO 9001:2008 (studi pada Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Authors: Nugraha Jaka
Published: December 2018

Peran pendidikan tidak dapat dianggap sebagai pelengkap dalam pembangunan sebuah negara. Peningkatan mutu pendidikan harus dilakukan secara berkelanjutan sebagai upaya menciptakan kualitas manusia Indonesia agar mampu bersaing dengan negara-negara lain. Sistem Manajemen Mutu ISO 9001:2008 merupakan salah satu cara yang dapat digunakan untuk memperbaiki dan meningkatkan kualitas manajemen sebuah organisasi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui implementasi penerapan ISO 9001:2008. Pada penelitian ini digunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Lokasi penelitian dilakukan di Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Negeri Surabaya. Penelitian ini berfokus penerapan sistem manajemen mutu, khususnya klausul kelima mengenai tanggung jawab manajemen. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Negeri Surabaya telah mengimplementasikan ISO 9001:2008 dengan baik. Hal ini diketahui dari tahapan plan, do, check, dan action (PDCA) yang telah dilakukan secara berkesinambungan melibatkan unit pelaku proses yang ada di dalamnya sehingga pengelolaan organisasi berjalan efektif dan efisien serta mampu memenuhi kebutuhan dan harapan pelanggan.Kata kunci: mutu, pendidikan, PDCA, ISO   IMPLEMENTATION OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BASED ON ISO 9001: 2008 (STUDY FROM ECONOMIC FACULTY UNIVERSITAS NEGERI SURABAYA)AbstractEducation has a very important role in the development of a country. Improving the quality of education should be done sustainably as an effort to create quality Indonesian people who can compete with other countries. ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System is one way that can be used to improve the quality of an organization's management. The purpose of this research is to know the implementation of ISO 9001: 2008. This research use qualitative method with descriptive approach. The research was conducted at the Faculty of Economics, State University of Surabaya. This research focus on the application of quality management system, especially the fifth clause regarding management responsibility. The result showed that the Faculty of Economic Universitas Negeri Surabaya has implemented ISO 9001: 2008 well. This is known from the stages of plan, do, check, and action (PDCA) which has been done continuously involving the unit of actors in the process therein. Then, the management of the organization run effectively and efficiently and able to meet the needs and expectations of customers.Keywords: quality, education, PDCA, ISO
Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi hasil belajar ekonomi di Sekolah Menengah Atas
Authors: Parera Helena Rosalia , Suyanto Suyanto
Published: December 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan pengaruh: kecerdasan emosional, kecerdasan spritual, minat belajar, dan lingkungan keluarga terhadap hasil belajar ekonomi baik secara parsial maupun simultan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dan menggunakan metode Expost facto dengan pendekatan assosiatif kausal. Populasi penelitian ini adalah 917 siswa kelas XI IPS SMA Se Kabupaaten Ende. Sampel sebanyak 400 siswa ditentukan dengan teknik Stratified random sampling. Data kecerdasan emosional, kecerdasan spritual, minat belajar dan lingkungan keluarga dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner sedangkan data hasil belajar dikumpulkan melalui tes hasil belajar. Pengujian validitas dilakukan dengan Expert judgment dan Confirmatory Factor Analisis (CFA) sedangkan pengujian reabilitas menggunakan Cronbach Alpa (α). Analisis data menggunakan teknik statistik regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian adalah sebagai berikut : secara parsial kecerdasan emosional memberikan pengaruh terhadap hasil belajar, kecerdasan spritual memberikan pengaruh terhadap hasil belajar, minat belajar tidak memberikan pengaruh terhadap hasil belajar, lingkungan keluarga memberi pengaruh terhadap hasil belajar. Sedangkan secara simultan faktor tersebut memberikan pengaruh signifikan terhadap hasil belajar.Kata kunci: kecedasan emosional, kecerdasan spritual, minat belajar, lingkungan keluarga, hasil belajar ekonomi. FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME STUDIED ECONOMICS AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLAbstractThis research aims to reveal the effect of: emotional intelligence, spritual intelligence, learning interest, and family background on the learning achievement in economics, partially or simultaneously. This type research is a quantitative research and using ex post facto belongs to causal associative approach. The research population was 917 students of clas IX social science senior high school in Ende Regency. A sample of  400 students was esthabilshed using the stratified random sampling technique. The data of emotional intelligence, spritual intelligence, learning interest, and family background were gathered by using a questionnare, while the data of learning achievement were gathered by using a the tes. Validitas test is carried out by Expert judgement and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) while testing the reabilitas using a Cronbach Alpha (α). Double regression was used for statictic analysing the data. The Results of the study are as follows: partially emotional intelligence give influence on the results of the study, spiritual intelligence give influence on the results of the study, the learning interest in not giving effect on the results of the study, family environment gives the effect on the results of the study. While simultaneously providing significant influence of these factors against the results of the study.Keywords: emotional intelligence, spritual intelligence, interest learning, familiy enviroment, learning achievement of economy course.
The competency-based training model for vocational high school teachers from electrical expertise programs
Authors: Malik Muhammad Nasir , Soenarto S. , Sudarsono FX.
Published: December 2018

The study was to generate a valid, practical and effective competence-based training model for the electricity program vocational high school teachers. The type of the study was research and development that referred to the development stages proposed by Plomp. The data gathering instrument for the study consisted of: (1) validation sheet; (2) observation sheet; and (3) response questionnaire for the training participants and the trainers. In order to measure the level of reliability and the level of agreement consistency among the raters, the researcher implemented the Cohen’s Kappa coefficient statistics has a minimum value of ≥ 0.70. The subjects of the study were the electricity program vocational high school teachers in the City of Makassar and the Regency of Gowa totaling 22 people. The results of the study were as follows: (1) the training model had fulfilled the criteria of validity so that the model might be implemented for the training activities of electricity program vocational high school teachers; (2) the training model had fulfilled the criteria of practicality that were measured from the level of model stage (syntax) implementation; (3) the training model had fulfilled the criteria of effectiveness that had the following indicators: (a) the level of knowledge and understanding exposed by the training participants, (b) the level of teaching skills exposed by the training participants, (c) the quality of training participants’ portfolio and (d) the response of the training participants and the trainers.
Managerial competency evaluation of vocational school principals in Magelang
Authors: Khasanah Agnes Deswatun , Nuchron N.
Published: December 2018

The purpose of this study was to discover the implementation of managerial competence of vocational school principals in Magelang from the perspective of (1) planning, (2) implementation, and (3) result. This study had a form of evaluation research with discrepancy method. The subjects of this study were four principals and thirty teachers of SMK Ma’arif 1 Ngluwar, SMK Ma’arif Salam, SMK Ma’arif Kota Mungkid, and SMK N 1 Salam. The data were collected using questionnaire and interview. This study used analysis of quantitative descriptive as analysis data method. The result of this study indicated that the planning of principals’ managerial competence acquired from questionnaire was in “very good” category with average score 52.70; the implementation of vocational school principals’ managerial competence in Magelang based on the questionnaire result was in “very good” category with the average score 127.25; and the result of vocational school principals’ managerial competence in Magelang based on the questionnaire was in “very good” category with the average score 34.20.
A Review of the Construction Techniques of Rumah Kutai, Perak
Authors: Khairudin Khairul Fikri , Salleh Nurul Hamiruddin , Aripin Srazali
Published: December 2018

Rumah Kutai in Perak is amongst the oldest surviving traditional Malay house and is gradually disappearing from the indigenous cultural landscape of Malaysia. The subject of the research is construction techniques of the traditional Malay houses which is emphasized on the indigenous house of Perak, Rumah Kutai. This research, basically exploring on how Rumah Kutai is being constructed from the beginning until the end. Also, to examine the construction techniques, especially on the jointing system (tanggam) of several components in Rumah Kutai. The research aims to study the construction techniques of traditional Rumah Kutai.
Codifying Online Social Support for Breast Cancer Patients: Retrospective Qualitative Assessment (Preprint)
Authors: Mikal Jude P , Grande Stuart W , Beckstrand Michael J
Published: December 2018

BACKGROUND

Social media has emerged as the epicenter for exchanging health-related information, resources, and emotional support. However, despite recognized benefits of social media for advancing health-promoting support exchange, researchers have struggled to differentiate between the different ways social support occurs and is expressed through social media.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to develop a fuller understanding of social support exchange by examining the ways in which breast cancer patients discuss their health needs and reach out for support on Facebook and to develop a coding schema that can be useful to other social media researchers.

METHODS

We conducted a retrospective qualitative assessment of text-based social support exchanges through Facebook among 30 breast cancer survivors. Facebook wall data were systematically scraped, organized, coded, and characterized by whether and which types of support were exchanged. Research questions focused on how often participants posted related to cancer, how often cancer patients reached out for support, and the relative frequency of informational, instrumental, or socioemotional support requests broadcast by patients on the site.

RESULTS

A novel ground-up coding schema applied to unwieldy Facebook data successfully identified social support exchange in two critical transitions in cancer treatment: diagnosis and transition off cancer therapy. Explanatory coding, design, and analysis processes led to a novel coding schema informed by 100,000 lines of data, an a priori literature review, and observed online social support exchanges. A final coding schema permits a compelling analysis of support exchange as a type of peer community, where members act proactively to buffer stress effects associated with negative health experiences. The coding schema framed operational definitions of what support meant and the forms each type of support could take in social media spaces.

CONCLUSIONS

Given the importance of social media in social interaction, support exchange, and health promotion, our findings provide insight and clarity for researchers into the different forms informational, resource, and emotional support may take in Web-based social environments. Findings support broader continuity for evaluating computer-mediated support exchange.
Using Machine Learning to Derive Just-In-Time and Personalized Predictors of Stress: Observational Study Bridging the Gap Between Nomothetic and Ideographic Approaches (Preprint)
Authors: Rozet Alan , Kronish Ian M , Schwartz Joseph E , Davidson Karina W
Published: December 2018

BACKGROUND

Investigations into person-specific predictors of stress have typically taken either a population-level nomothetic approach or an individualized ideographic approach. Nomothetic approaches can quickly identify predictors but can be hindered by the heterogeneity of these predictors across individuals and time. Ideographic approaches may result in more predictive models at the individual level but require a longer period of data collection to identify robust predictors.

OBJECTIVE

Our objectives were to compare predictors of stress identified through nomothetic and ideographic models and to assess whether sequentially combining nomothetic and ideographic models could yield more accurate and actionable predictions of stress than relying on either model. At the same time, we sought to maintain the interpretability necessary to retrieve individual predictors of stress despite using nomothetic models.

METHODS

Data collected in a 1-year observational study of 79 participants performing low levels of exercise were used. Physical activity was continuously and objectively monitored by actigraphy. Perceived stress was recorded by participants via daily ecological momentary assessments on a mobile app. Environmental variables including daylight time, temperature, and precipitation were retrieved from the public archives. Using these environmental, actigraphy, and mobile assessment data, we built machine learning models to predict individual stress ratings using linear, decision tree, and neural network techniques employing nomothetic and ideographic approaches. The accuracy of the approaches for predicting individual stress ratings was compared based on classification errors.

RESULTS

Across the group of patients, an individual’s recent history of stress ratings was most heavily weighted in predicting a future stress rating in the nomothetic recurrent neural network model, whereas environmental factors such as temperature and daylight, as well as duration and frequency of bouts of exercise, were more heavily weighted in the ideographic models. The nomothetic recurrent neural network model was the highest performing nomothetic model and yielded 72% accuracy for an 80%/20% train/test split. Using the same 80/20 split, the ideographic models yielded 75% accuracy. However, restricting ideographic models to participants with more than 50 valid days in the training set, with the same 80/20 split, yielded 85% accuracy.

CONCLUSIONS

We conclude that for some applications, nomothetic models may be useful for yielding higher initial performance while still surfacing personalized predictors of stress, before switching to ideographic models upon sufficient data collection.
Evaluation of a Technology-Based Peer-Support Intervention Program for Preventing Postnatal Depression (Part 2): Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Authors: Shorey Shefaly , Ng Esperanza Debby
Published: December 2018

BACKGROUND

Social support is known to reduce risks of postnatal depression (PND) and improve maternal emotional well-being. However, the Asian cultural context is often neglected when appraising maternal needs and mothers’ preferences for social support. While many preventive efforts have experimented with technology, professionals, and paraprofessionals in providing social support to mothers in need, most studies determined the effectiveness of their interventions through quantitative measurements of maternal outcomes. Experiences and feedback from both participants and administrators are rarely discussed, especially in an Asian setting.

OBJECTIVE

The goal of the research was to evaluate the postnatal experiences of Asian mothers at risk of PND and the perceptions of peer volunteers regarding a technology-based peer-support intervention program (PIP).

METHODS

A qualitative semistructured interview was conducted with 20 Asian mothers at risk of depression (10 from the control group and 10 from the intervention group) and 19 peer volunteers from a randomized controlled trial. The PIP included weekly correspondence between peer volunteers and mothers through any telecommunication means over 4 weeks. All interviews were approximately 30 to 60 minutes long, audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Study findings were reported according to the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials checklist.

RESULTS

Two overarching themes comprising five subthemes were generated: postnatal experience (a bouncy ride, a way forward) and evaluation of the PIP (valuable, flexible, and supportive program; building blocks of a good relationship; and lessons learned and the road ahead). Mothers from both the control and interventions groups were generally satisfied with hospital care and the support received from family. They also shared similar breastfeeding challenges and needs for more informed decisions and follow-up support from the hospital. However, mothers who received the PIP tended to have more positive outlooks of their birth experiences. Overall, peer volunteers and mothers involved in the PIP found the PIP useful and expressed satisfaction with the program’s flexibility. They also shared their personal takeaways, the qualities of their friendships, and the need for extended correspondence time and recommended outreach to non–at-risk mothers.

CONCLUSIONS

The positive endorsement of the PIP by peer volunteers and mothers suggests the success of the PIP in maintaining positive maternal emotional well-being during the postpartum period. With the help of technology, hospitals can easily provide additional peer support to at-risk mothers in addition to existing standard care offered to these mothers.

CLINICALTRIAL

ISRCTN Registry ISRCTN14864807; http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN14864807

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID)

RR2-10.2196/resprot.9416
Era baru publikasi di Indonesia: status jurnal open access di Directory of Open Access Journal (DOAJ)
Authors: Irawan Dasapta Erwin , Abraham Juneman , Multazam Mochammad Tanzil , Rachmi Cut Novianti , Mulyaningsih Indrya , Viridi Sparisoma , Mukti Rino Rakhmata , Djamal Mitra , Puradimaja Deny Juanda
Published: December 2018

Introduction. The quality of journals in Indonesia is much criticized; however, the number of Indonesian journals that meet the criteria of Directory of Open Access Journal (DOAJ) is quite a lot. This study describes some facts of Indonesia’s publications based on DOAJ and World Bank data.Data Collection Method. Some filtering processes in DOAJ database were done based on sum of journals, scientific fields distribution, and Article Processing Charge (APC). Open data regarding research funds among countries in World Bank database were analyzed.Data Analysis. This study used quantitative-descriptive design with frequency analysis technique. Data visualization was done with R Statistical Computing and Google Sheets.Results and Discussions. In March 2017, there were 500 Indonesian journals (5th rank worldwide); 420 of them were in Indonesian covering more than 51,000 articles (7th rank). The top three fields were: education, Islam religion, as well as business and commerce. As much as 70% of the journals were free of APC. Science must prioritize inclusiveness and equality inline with the principles of originality and honesty.Conclusions. This study concludes that open access journals in Indonesia improves the accessibility, quality, and relevance of Indonesian research, which can be reused by communities, industries, and the government.
Kegiatan pendidikan dan pelatihan profesional informasi di Indonesia selama tahun 2015-2017 dalam membangun profesionalisme
Authors: Laksmi Laksmi
Published: December 2018

Introduction. This study identifies training activities for librarians and archivists in relation to professionalism for the development of learning society. The research aims to explore the training potentials in Indonesia between 2015-2017. Data Collection Method. The paper used  quantitative method with samples of training advertisements and reports on the online media. Analysis Data. The collected data was tabulated into the table, calculated by the tally method.Results and Discussions. The implementation of training reached 239 times in various regions in Indonesia. The organizers are dominated by PNRI and ANRI. There is a balance between library and archive management topics, as well as an improvement of the implementation, creative content, and methods of training. The organizers and the trainers support each other to create content materials to meet the society needs. Conclusions. The understanding of the importance of working in a responsible manner, based on the knowledge and awareness to continuously improve the competence of the librarian and archivist, increased. However, the material should be improved  to better achieve critical thinking skills. The paper suggests improving archival, research materials, and soft skills.
Cost–effectiveness of overactive bladder treatments: from the US payer perspective
Authors: Murray Brian , Hessami Sam H , Gultyaev Dmitry , Lister Johanna , Dmochowski Roger , Gillard Kristin Khalaf , Stanisic Sanja , Tung Amy , Boer Robert , Kaplan Steven
Published: December 2018

Aim:
To assess the cost–effectiveness of onabotulinumtoxinA (onabotA), implantable sacral nerve stimulation devices, percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation, anticholinergic medications and mirabegron compared with best supportive care (BSC) for management of refractory overactive bladder (OAB).
Methods:
A Markov model was developed to compare the cost–effectiveness of treatment options with BSC over a 10-year time horizon. Resource utilization, discontinuation rates and costs were derived from unpublished and published sources. Quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) and incremental cost–effectiveness ratios were reported.
Results:
Treatment with onabotA 100U produced the largest gain in QALYs (7.179) and lowest estimated incremental cost–effectiveness ratio ($32,680/QALY) of all assessed treatments compared with BSC.
Conclusion:
Compared with BSC, onabotA 100U was the most cost-effective treatment option for patients with refractory OAB.
Gradient dissimilation in Mongolian: implications for diachrony
Authors: Jatteau Adèle , Hejná Michaela
Published: December 2018

This paper explores the implications of 'gradient dissimilation' (Jatteau & Hejná 2016) for the diachronic implementation of long-distance dissimilation (e.g. ChVCh > CVCh). Since dissimilation is usually considered as lexically sporadic, cases where it applies regularly throughout the lexicon should result from lexical diffusion. Against this assumption, we explore the hypothesis that gradient dissimilation may represent the phonetic precursor of completed, regular dissimilatory processes. Such cases might then be reanalysed as Neogrammarian types of change. To assess this question, we gather and analyse new data from Halh Mongolian, a language reported to show gradient dissimilation of the aspiration feature, and compare it to two completed patterns of aspiration dissimilation reconstructed within the Mongolic family: Chahar Mongolian and Monguor. The results suggest that the gradient dissimilation in Halh may represent the phonetic precursor of Chahar, but also that gradient dissimilation may be bidirectional for some speakers. An interesting difference between our Halh Mongolian results and the other patterns of the Mongolic family resides in the behaviour of /s/, which in our data does not pattern as expected with the aspirated stops.
The phonetics of NCh in Tumbuka and its implications for diachronic change
Authors: Downing Laura J. , Hamann Silke
Published: December 2018

The phonetic motivation for the synchronic and diachronic development of post-nasal voicing (*NT > ND) is well understood. Less well understood is the phonetic motivation for other common synchronic and diachronic developments from *NT, widely attested in Bantu languages, such as aspiration of the voiceless plosive and subsequent loss of either the nasal or the plosive portion of the sequence: *NT > NTh > Th, Nh. In this paper we first review the existing (scarce) phonetic literature on these developments. Then we present the results of a phonetic study of NC sequences in Tumbuka, a Bantu language where NT > NTh, as a way of exploring how the acoustic and perceptual properties of NTh sequences could motivate the development, found in other Bantu languages, of Th or Nɦ from NTh. We conclude by proposing that a perceptual cue approach, rather than a gestural or other articulatory approach, provides the most persuasive phonetic account, not only of the motivation for post-nasal aspiration of voiceless stops, but also for the instability of nasals and of voiceless stops in the NTh context which leads to other sound changes.
Against a regular epenthesis rule for Hmong-Mien
Authors: Ratliff Martha
Published: December 2018

*mbl-/*mbr- (Ratliff 2010) and *m.l(ɣ)-/*m.r(ɣ)- (Ostapirat 2016) have been proposed as reconstructions for correspondence sets that include NCL-, CL-, N-, and C- onsets across the Hmong-Mien family. Ostapirat assumes that the stop arose by a regular rule of epenthesis in the protolanguage. I examine the arguments for these two reconstructions and conclude that epenthesis in an onset is not without cross-linguistic support, but it is not the better analysis in this case. The arguments against a regular epenthesis rule for Hmong-Mien are based primarily on laryngeal contrasts in stops occurring in this position and the relationship of NCL- onsets to Proto-Hmong-Mien prenasalized stops. Secondary arguments involve exceptions to an epenthesis rule, and a reconsideration of the loanword evidence.
Kadınların Pelvik Taban Kas Egzersizleri Bilgi ve Uygulama Durumları
Authors: KAHYAOĞLU SÜT Hatice , KÜÇÜKKAYA Burcu
Published: December 2018

Amaç:
Çalışmanın amacı, kadınların pelvik taban kas egzersizleri (PTKE) hakkında
bilgi ve uygulama durumlarının araştırılmasıdır.

Materyal-Method:
Kesitsel tipte bu araştırma, bir üniversite hastanesinin kadın hastalıkları-doğum
ve üroloji polikliniklerine başvuran n=559 kadın üzerinde yürütülmüştür.
Veriler, araştırmacılar tarafından literatür incelenerek hazırlanan anket formu
ile toplanmıştır. Veriler, tanımlayıcı istatistik ve ki-kare testi ile değerlendirilmiştir.

 Bulgular:
Çalışmada kadınların %16,5’inin (n=92) PTKE hakkında bilgisinin olduğu,
bilgisi olanların %93.5’inin egzersizleri doğru tanımladığı ve %33,7’sinin
bilgilenme kaynağının internet olduğu belirlenmiştir. Egzersiz hakkında bilgisi
olanların (n=92); %94,6’sının PTKE’nin pelvik taban kas gücünü arttırarak
idrar, gaita ve gaz kaçırmayı önleyerek yarar sağladığını düşündüğü
bulunmuştur. Egzersiz hakkında bilgisi olan kadınların %43,5’inin hayatının
belirli bir zamanında PTKE’ni uyguladığı, %30’unun PTKE’ni halen uyguladığı
saptanmıştır. PTKE’ni uygulayanların; %33.3’ünün idrar kaçırmayı önlediği ve
%30,8’i pelvik taban kaslarını güçlendirdiğini düşündüğü için yaptığı
belirlenmiştir. Ancak PTKE’ni uygulayanların nasıl uyguladıkları açık uçlu
olarak sorgulandığında (n=32); kadınların birbirlerinden farklı ve/veya yanlış
şekillerde uyguladıkları tespit edilmiştir. Cevap verenlerin %40,6’sının
“vajina ve/veya karın kaslarını kasıp gevşetme” şeklinde egzersizi uyguladığı
belirlenmiştir.

Sonuç: Kadınların
büyük çoğunluğunun PTKE hakkında bilgisi yoktur. Az sayıda kadın PTKE
uygulamakta ve uygulayanlarda farklı ve / veya yanlış uygulamaktadırlar. Bu
nedenle kadınların pelvik taban sağlığı ve PTKE hakkında bilgilendirilmeleri gereklidir.
Evaluation of dynamic thiol/disulfide homeostasis in patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever
Authors: DOĞRU Atalay , BALKARLI Ayşe , YILDIRIM ÇETİN Gözde , NEŞELİOĞLU Salim , EREL Özcan , ŞAHİN Mehmet
Published: December 2018

Introduction: Familial Mediterranean
fever (FMF) is a hereditary autoinflammatory
disease that includes recurrent episodes
of serosal inflammation, with accompanying fever. Thiol/disulfide
homeostasis, marker of oxidative stress, is associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines in many inflammatory diseases. The aim was to
evaluate the dynamic
thiol/disulfide homeostasis in patients with FMF during
attack free period.Material and method: In our study, 60 patients with FMF during
attack free period, 60 patients with Ankylosing
Spondylitis (AS)
during inactive period and 60 age-and sex matched controls were included. Native
thiol, total thiol and disulfide levels were measured by using the Erel and
Neselioglu method. Result: Total thiol and disulfide levels were found to be significantly
lower in FMF group compared to healthy controls. Native thiol levels were
detected to be significantly higher in FMF group compared to AS group. However,
no significant difference was observed in total thiol levels between FMF and AS
group. Ratios obtained using plasma native thiol, total thiol, and disulfide
levels differed significantly between the FMF, AS and the control groups.

Conclusion: The lower thiol level of FMF
group compared to AS and controls suggests that the thiol / disulfide balance
is affected differently in diseases with different pathophysiology. Although
the disease is in clinically inactive period, inflammation may continue at
different levels in different rheumatic diseases.
Strona podażowa rynku biomasy rolnej w województwie łódzkim w opinii rolników
Authors: Szubska-Włodarczyk Natalia
Published: December 2018

Aktualność problematyki podjętej w opracowaniu wynika zarówno z konieczności zwiększenia bezpieczeństwa energetycznego Polski, jak i jednoczesnej realizacji zobowiązań w ramach prowadzonej przez Unię Europejską polityki klimatyczno-energetycznej. Jednym z jej filarów jest wzrost znaczenia odnawialnych źródeł energii. Celem badań było określenie barier wynikających ze strony podażowej rynku biomasy rolnej w województwie łódzkim. Przeprowadzony wywiad kwestionariuszowy pozwolił na identyfikację kilku czynników niekorzystnie wpływających na rozwój rynku biomasy rolnej w województwie łódzkim, takich jak organizacja strony logistycznej odbioru surowca, opłacalność sprzedaży czy też brak dostępu do innowacyjnych rozwiązań.
Użytkowanie ziemi a stabilność ekologiczna obszarów wiejskich województwa świętokrzyskiego
Authors: Ciupa Tadeusz , Suligowski Roman
Published: December 2018

W artykule przedstawiono wpływ użytkowania ziemi na stabilność ekologiczną obszarów wiejskich województwa świętokrzyskiego. Na podstawie zestawień danych dotyczących 24 form użytkowania ziemi, dostępnych w Banku Danych Lokalnych GUS, obliczono wskaźnik stabilności ekologicznej powierzchni ziemi. W obrębie terenów rolniczych i nierolniczych wyróżniono cechy korzystne i niekorzystne z ekologicznego punktu widzenia. Klasyfikację typologiczną gmin wykonano z zastosowaniem metody hierarchicznej analizy skupień. Wyniki badań wskazują, że obszary wiejskie województwa świętokrzyskiego w obrazie ogólnym charakteryzują się stosunkowo małym wskaźnikiem stabilności ekologicznej, a jednocześnie bardzo dużym zróżnicowaniem przestrzennym. Przeprowadzona wskaźnikowa ocena stabilności ekologicznej terenów wiejskich gmin może być jednym z elementów uwzględnianych przy sporządzaniu różnych dokumentów planistycznych, w tym związanych z gospodarowaniem według zasad zrównoważonego rozwoju.
Finansowe skutki wypadków przy pracy
Authors: Zielińska Anetta
Published: December 2018

Artykuł opisuje ekonomiczne uwarunkowania prewencji i wypadków przy pracy. Badaniem zostały objęte duże przedsiębiorstwa przemysłu spożywczego na terenie województwa łódzkiego. W pracy ustalono model regresji prostoliniowej między rozpatrywanymi zmiennymi i dokonano oceny statystycznej skonstruowanego modelu. Z przeprowadzonych badań wynika, że koszty BHP ponoszone przez przedsiębiorstwa sektora spożywczego, mimo że wzrastały, były ogólnie niewystarczające i ponoszone zbyt późno.