bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Thyroid Function in Children with Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome
Authors: Das Aparup Kanti , Barua Tanuka , Dey Dipika , Roy Minakshi , Choudhury Zabeen , Karim Mohammed Rezaul
Published: August 2020

Background: The underlying abnormality in nephrotic syndrome is an increase inpermeability of the glomerular membrane. Urinary loses of binding proteins such asThyroxine Binding Globulin (TBG) albumin results in a reduction in serumthyroxine(T4) and sometimes in total T3 levels. The study was done to assess thyroidhormone status of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome patients at diagnosis, comparethe thyroid function after treatment with steroid, correlate with serum albumin andcompare the thyroid function with control group.

Materials and methods: It was an analytic type of cross sectional study, done inPaediatric ward, Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Chattogram from 01.05.11 to30.11.11. Total 58 patients in two groups were included. In group A 32 cases ofidiopathic nephrotic syndrome patients and in group B 26 control cases of same ageand sex were taken. In group A thyroid function was done at initial diagnosis and inhypothyroid patients in this group again thyroid function was done after treatmentwith steroid. Data was collected through interviewing with pre-designedquestionnaire, physical examination and investigation techniques.

Results: Thyroid hormone level of nephrotic children were significantly lower thanthat of control group. Nephrotic children with thyroid hypofunction were foundeuthyroid after initial treatment with steroid that was statistically significant andthere was positive correlation between serum albumin and thyroid hormone level.

Conclusion: Children suffering from nephrotic syndrome had significant thyroidhypofunction because of low serum albumin level and after treatment with steroidthey became euthyroid.

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Assessment of Foot Shape in Adult Females of Bangalee and Chakma Ethnic Groups
Authors: Bhattacharjee Sharmista , Md Ashrafuzzaman - , Chakraborty Shraboni
Published: August 2020

Background :Foot morphology differs among ethnic groups. Proper knowledge ofpopulation specific variations are necessary for industrial design and forensicinvestigations. The study was aimed to measure the foot and determine the footshape of adult Bangalee and Chakma females to find out and compare any ethnicvariation.

Materials and methods: The study was conducted on 200 Chakma and 200Bangalee adult females. Foot length and foot breadth were measured by slidecaliper. Foot index was calculated and foot shape was determined from foot index.

Results: Mean value for length, breadth and index of foot were significantly higherin Chakmas than Bangalees. Percentage of slender foot was higher in Bangalees andbroad foot shape was found more in Chakmas. Most of the participants of these twogroups have standard foot shape.

Conclusion: Bangalee and Chakma adult females showed differences in structuralcharacteristics of foot which may be attributed to their ethnicity and environment.

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Klippel Feil Syndrome: A Case Report
Authors: Das Dhananjoy , Arzu M A Chowdhury , Hossain SM Zafar
Published: August 2020

Klippel-Feil Syndrome (KFS) is a complex syndrome comprises of classical clinicaltriad of short neck, limitation of head and neck movements and low posteriorhairline. This syndrome is resulting from failure of the normal segmentation ofcervical vertebra.In this present case in addition to classical clinical triad we have found short stature,scoliosis at cervico- dorsal junction and sprengel deformity of the shoulder. Wedidn’t find any association of hearing impairment, congenital heart disease andrenal abnormalities. There was no any neurological deficit and normal schoolperformance.Patient with KFS usually have good prognosis if cardiopulmonary, genitourinary,auditory problems are identified and treated early.

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News & Views Vol 19(1)
Authors: Uddin Mohammad Jalal
Published: August 2020

Abstract not available

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List of Reviewers and Editors Vol 19(1)
Authors: Uddin Mohammad Jalal
Published: August 2020

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O enfoque Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS): uma possibilidade de motivação discente
Authors: Sousa Francisco Antonio de , Coelho Marcelo Nunes , Nunes Albino Oliveira
Published: August 2020

Neste artigo, que tem como objetivo identificar nas sequências didáticas com enfoque CTS indícios de motivação para os alunos, é apresentado um levantamento das pesquisas cientificas acerca do enfoque CTS (Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade) na sala de aula. Trata-se de um Estado do Conhecimento, pois constou da abrangência da temática a partir de consultas de uma fonte de pesquisa, sendo os Periódicos da Coordenação e Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) que apresentam Qualis A1 a B2. Foi estabelecido como recorte temporal os últimos cinco anos (2014 a 2019). Nesse período de tempo, foram apresentados um total de 920 trabalhos publicados. Deste número, 05 tiveram como foco relatar experiências com o enfoque CTS no ambiente de sala de aula. Nos artigos analisados, percebemos que os autores apresentam nas sequências didáticas indícios de estratégias de ensino direcionadas para motivar apresentadas por Bzuneck (2010) e assim, fica evidente que o enfoque CTS se configura como uma possibilidade para a promoção da motivação dos discentes no processo de aprendizagem.
Tratamento da dermatite atópica na infância como prevenção primária para rinite, asma e alergia alimentar
Authors: Calabria André Chaves , Spaniol Claudia , Carvalho Graziela Társis Araujo
Published: August 2020

Introdução: A filagrina é proteína estrutural da pele, essencial para formação da barreira epidérmica. Atualmente, diversos estudos apontam que mutações no gene FLG, o qual codifica a filagrina, conferem mais chances do desenvolvimento de dermatite atópica, alergia ao amendoim, rinite e asma. Objetivo: Analisar as informações existentes sobre como as mutações no gene FLG influenciam no desenvolvimento da marcha atópica e o benefício do tratamento precoce para evitar sua progressão. Metodologia: Através de uma revisão integrativa de literatura foi realizada uma pesquisa no banco de dados da Bireme e Scielo utilizando como descritores as palavras: dermatite atópica, asma, rinite, hipersensibilidade alimentar. Foram escolhidos apenas estudos gratuitos que atendiam aos critérios de inclusão. Resultados e discussão: Foram selecionados 19 artigos científicos. Esses abordaram assuntos que foram separados e organizados por categoria onde foi consolidado o conhecimento publicado através dos mesmos acerca do tema proposto, interligando-os sintaticamente para obter proposições e conclusões dos autores. Ao analisar os estudos, foi possível confirmar que existe grande correlação entre alterações genéticas do FLG e aparecimento de diversas patologias, sendo a dermatite atópica a primeira a manifestar-se, ocorrendo uma propensão para outras atopias e de hipersensibilidades alimentares. Conclusão: Dessa forma, o tratamento do eczema ativo na infância pode constituir um alvo de prevenção primária da progressão da marcha atópica, diminuindo as chances de o paciente evoluir para asma, rinite ou alergia ao amendoim.
Óbitos infantis entre os anos 2000 e 2017 em uma cidade do sul do Brasil: técnicas de mineração de dados
Authors: Pires Márian Oleques , Vieira Sylvio Andre Garcia , Backes Dirce Stein , Roos Maclaine de Oliveira , Adames Nathalia
Published: August 2020

Objetivo: Analisar padrões de óbitos infantis entre os anos 2000 e 2017 em uma cidade do sul do Brasil. Método: A partir da extração de dados da base de mortalidade infantil do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS), aplicar técnicas de análise de dados baseados no método de Descoberta de informações, incorporando, na fase de mineração de dados, algoritmos de aprendizado de máquina provindos do software WEKA. Resultados: O estudo evidencia a associação entre o baixo peso ao nascer e reforça a sua manutenção como critério isolado para a identificação de crianças vulneráveis ao óbito em menores de um ano. Apesar das lacunas encontradas na base de dados do sistema de bases de mortalidade, evidencia que esta é uma potencial fonte de informação para a detecção de fatores associados à mortalidade infantil. Considerações Finais: Algoritmos computacionais são eficazes para realizar associações, agrupamentos e previsões de maneira eficaz em dados de saúde, no entanto, a base de dados necessita ser alimentada com dados confiáveis regularmente.
Simple and low-cost interferogram projection system for small-size automotive parts profilometry: benchmarking with a commercial apparatus
Authors: Henrique Marlene Correa , Saita Marcelo Tadao , Dib Luiz Felipe Gonçalves , Barbosa Eduardo Acedo , Santos Edney Eboli dos , Galhardi Antonio César
Published: August 2020

Three-dimensional (3D) contouring has become very important in industry and in many other production systems. The optical techniques provide many attractive properties for such measurement due to their precision, reliability, accuracy and ability to measure small and fragile objects. In this work we report the study, the development and the performance of a low-cost optical device based on interferogram projection in order to measure the sub-millimetric relief of polymeric plates containing biomimetic textures used in the automotive industry. The interferogram was generated by a Twyman-Green interferometer illuminated by a 532-nm green laser. The measurement was performed by means of phase-shifting and phase-unwrapping procedures and the results were benchmarked with the ones obtained by a commercial device.
Avaliação dos elementos de projeto e do estado de conservação do trecho de uma estrada vicinal do estado de pernambuco, brasil
Authors: Santos Yago Ryan Pinheiro dos , Brito Jemima Jamime Cícera Pessôa de Almeida , Silva Maurício dos Santos Soares
Published: August 2020

O papel exercido pelas rodovias em nosso país é de fundamental importância, tendo em vista que é o principal modal de transporte de pessoas e cargas. Contudo, a malha rodoviária brasileira se encontra, em sua maior parte, em estado crítico pela ausência de manutenção por parte dos setores públicos responsáveis. É nesse contexto, que emerge o interesse pelo estudo do trecho entre os municípios pernambucanos de Lagoa dos Gatos e Belém de Maria da PE-123, rodovia estadual não pavimentada. O presente artigo tem como objetivos relatar a caracterização da via, suas patologias, a verificação dos elementos de projeto e a apresentação de possíveis soluções para os problemas identificados. Os dados foram obtidos através de levantamentos topográficos, medição de pontos selecionados, obtenção de imagens in loco, de satélite, e comparados com as especificações oficiais normativas. A avaliação do trecho mostrou a total desconformidade da via com as exigências técnicas vigentes, evidenciando a necessidade da readequação da via, em virtude das péssimas condições da faixa de rolamento, ausência dos dispositivos de drenagem ou de qualquer tipo de pavimentação, seção transversal imprópria e algumas manifestações patológicas, como buracos, trilha de rodas e segregação de agregados. Diante do quadro apresentado são propostas as possíveis soluções a serem executadas para a melhoria do traçado e de sua condição de trafegabilidade. Depreende-se a partir do exposto no estudo que a ineficiência dos órgãos responsáveis em gerir sua infraestrutura ocasiona um maior desprendimento financeiro do que seria necessário se obras regulares de manutenção na rodovia fossem realizadas.
Desencontro: uma análise do espaço narrativo a partir da Filosofia Existencialista
Authors: Lopes Ronilson de Sousa , Silva Cláudia da , Façanha Luciano da Silva
Published: August 2020

O presente artigo tem por objetivo analisar o espaço na obra Des/encontro, do escritor Cearense João Uilson Vieira Filho, para isso caberá investigar como o narrador descreve os aspectos relacionados a angústia na vida da personagem Lancimar, verificar como os aspectos do passado influenciam no cotidiano da personagem contribuindo assim para uma vida de aflição e averiguar como Lancimar consegue superar as atitudes de má-fé, assumindo assim os seus atos frente à vida. Utilizaremos o método de pesquisa bibliográfica, em obras de autores que já estudaram e aprofundaram o assunto e como aporte teórico para descrição do espaço a obra Poéticas do Espaço Literário, de Ozíris Borges Filho e para análise do existencialismo o livro O Ser e o Nada do filósofo Jean-Paul Sartre. Acreditamos que um sucesso consegue superar a má-fé e viver de forma autêntica.
Epidemiology of meningitis in children in a Brazilian northeastern state
Authors: Caldas Mona Lisa Lopes dos Santos , Berezin Eitan Naaman
Published: August 2020

To describe the epidemiological profile of meningitis in children under the age of five resident in the State of Paraiba between 2007 and 2017. A time series analysis in a descriptive epidemiological study, whose population comprised all the cases confirmed by the Executive Management of Health Surveillance of Paraiba. The obtained sample was analyzed through statistical resources using the SPSS software version 18.0. The age group indicated an increased concentration in children under the age of 1year old, corresponding to a coefficient of incidence of 24.1/10.000 habitants. The criteria of confirmation indicated 44.3% by means of the chemical and cytological examination, 77.6% progressed to hospital discharge and 9.8% to death. Regarding the temporal distribution of the cases, the year 2012 appears with the highest number of confirmed cases 20.06% and 2015 presented the lowest incidence 3.61%, within the period studied. The combat of Meningitis is still characterized as a relevant issue in the State, despite the declining tendency of confirmed cases, the incidence may still be considered as being high due to the vaccine protection that is available.
Avanços e desafios do direito à educação no sistema prisional brasileiro
Authors: Lobato Salomy Correa , Lima Vera Lúcia de Azevedo , Chaves Andréa Bitencourt Pires , Araújo Adrilayne dos Reis
Published: August 2020

A educação constituiu-se como um privilégio de poucos, tornando se direito fundamental na Constituição de 1988. Já no âmbito prisional, somente a partir de 2011 ela se tornou um direito de remição da pena, depois de muitos anos de tramitação do projeto de Lei no Congresso Nacional. Dados do levantamento de informações penitenciarias revelam que mais da metade, ou seja, 60,38% da população carcerária possui baixa escolaridade e apenas 10,58% estão inseridos em alguma atividade educacional. Diante disso, o objetivo deste estudo foi promover uma reflexão teórica sobre o direito à educação no sistema prisional brasileiro, para tanto fez uso com revisão bibliográfica e consultou as principais normas que versam sobre a educação no âmbito prisional. Desse modo, foi possível correlacionar que, apesar dos recentes avanços normativos, a oferta e acesso à educação no cárcere enfrenta muitos desafios, entre eles a forma como vem sendo desenvolvida, sendo relacionada a vontades políticas de cada governo; e, ainda, a compreensão da sociedade e gestores prisionais que veem a educação como privilégio contrapondo a um direito que independe da condição de privação de liberdade.
Avaliação quantitativa da produção de leucócitos e imunoglobulinas em mulheres em tratamento para depressão
Authors: Lemes Alisséia Guimarães , Volpato Rosa Jacinto , Moura Adaene Alves Machado de , Schönholzer Tatiele Estefâni , Nascimento Vagner Ferreira do , Souto Paula Cristina de Souza
Published: August 2020

Objetivo: verificar possíveis alterações de células do sistema imune (leucograma) e imunoglobulinas em mulheres com depressão. Metodologia: trata-se de um estudo observacional, transversal e analítico, conduzido com 50 mulheres (com depressão n=25; sem depressão n=25) residentes na região do Vale do Araguaia, Brasil. As mulheres foram investigadas por meio da coleta de uma amostra de sangue periférico, sendo determinadas as concentrações de leucócitos através da contagem de células por citometria de fluxo e as concentrações de imunoglobulinas por imunoturbidimetria. Os dados obtidos foram analisados pelo teste Kruskal-Wallis e DUNN. Este estudo foi aprovado por um Comité de Ética e Pesquisa (CAAE: 34568014.8.0000.5587). Resultados: a amostra, foi composta por mulheres com média de idade de 37±10,59 anos, brancas/pardas e solteiras. Prevaleceu mulheres não fumantes e que não tem hábito de consumir bebidas alcoólicas. A depressão esteve presente entre 50% da amostra. Quanto à avaliação do leucograma entre os grupos (com depressão e sem depressão), observou-se uma diferença significativa no valor sérico dos Basófilos, e as concentrações totais das Imunoglobulinas não apresentam diferenças significativas entre os grupos. Conclusão: neste estudo a depressão não interferiu na concentração das células leucocíticas nem na produção de imunoglobulinas, podendo estar relacionado ao uso em longo prazo de fármacos psiquiátricos, por possuírem propriedades imunomoduladoras, destacando a importância de realizar um tratamento e acompanhamento para depressão.
Ascophyllum nodosum e nicotinamida afetam produtividade do feijoeiro comum
Authors: Abreu Mariele Silva , Lima Sebastião Ferreira , Oliveira Neto Francisco Mendes de , Garcia Dominique Hemmel , Taveira Aline Cordeiro , Thomé Silvia Elena Navarrete , Quirino Thayna Silva
Published: August 2020

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito da aplicação foliar de bioestimulante à base de Ascophyllum nodosum e da nicotinamida nos componentes de produção e na produtividade da cultura do feijoeiro. O delineamento experimental constituiu-se em blocos ao acaso em esquema fatorial 2x5, com 4 repetições. As parcelas experimentais foram constituídas por 5 linhas de plantio, espaçadas em 0,45 m entre si e com 5 metros de comprimento cada. Os tratamentos foram formados pela presença e ausência de A. nodosum na dose de 1,0 ml L1 e aplicações de soluções contendo nicotinamida nas doses de 0, 100, 200, 300 e 400 mg L-¹. Foram avaliados o número de vagens por plantas, número de sementes por vagem, massa de grãos por planta, massa de cem grãos e produtividade. O tratamento com o Ascophyllum nodosum, foi superior, para a produtividade de grãos de feijão, em 17,5% com relação à testemunha. Conclui-se que o bioestimulante promoveu aumento no número de sementes por vagem e produtividade e a nicotinamida incrementou todos os componentes produtivos.
Estilo de vida associado ao estado nutricional de crianças com autismo
Authors: Brito Andrea Nunes Mendes de , Santana Cintya Maria Nunes de , Torres Michelle Vicente , Souza Aurilene Soares de
Published: August 2020

Objetivo: Investigar o estado nutricional das crianças com autismo e verificar sua associação com o estilo de vida dos infantis. Métodos: Participaram 43 crianças com autismo em reabilitação no Centro Integrado de Reabilitação localizado no município de Teresina, Piauí, Brasil, de ambos os sexos, com idade entre 2 e 10 anos. Foi realizada entrevista com os pais por meio de um questionário contendo dados sociodemográficos e de hábitos de vida e feita antropometria das crianças. Resultados: Em relação ao estado nutricional verificou-se a prevalência de infantis eutróficos (55,6%) e obesos (23,3%). Constatou-se associação significativa entre problemas intestinas e estado nutricional (p=0,013), porém não foi possível verificar associação significante do estado nutricional com medicamentos (p= 0,720) e atividade física (p= 1,000). Conclusão: Apesar da importância do excesso de peso e suas implicações na saúde das crianças, verificou-se que na literatura existe ainda uma escassez de estudos mostrando a associação do estado nutricional com esses fatores.
TOWARD ORGANIZATIONAL EVIDENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS
Authors: ALSAQQA Hatem
Published: August 2020

Purpose – To date, relatively little evidence has been published as to what represents an effective evidence-based management in healthcare organizations. Existing studies are rarely conceived or developed with respect to organizational factors determining whether such studies succeed or fail. One of the challenges in linking organizational factors to evidence-based management is to identify the focus at which characteristics of healthcare organizations and management of knowledge resources are most obvious. This paper sets out to sense this issue.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper suggests a conceptual framework through reviewing the existing literature on organizational factors and evidence-based management in the healthcare sector. A new conceptual approach as to how organizational factors and managerial-decision process can be more effectively linked through the organizational-level of healthcare organizations.
Findings – Recommendations are provided with regard to how future healthcare organizations can approach the evidence-based management from a logically wide organizational-level and context perspective.
Originality/value – The present paper represents an attempt to link organizational factors and evidence-based management in a more meaningful way. A conceptual model has been provided as a way to frame and imagine the organizational circle of producing management evidence.
Keywords – Context; Organizational characteristics; Organizational culture, Evidence-based management, Healthcare organizations
HISTOPATHOLOGICAL FINDINGS AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF PATIENTS AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
Authors: AYKOTA Muhammed Raşid , YILMAZ Sevda
Published: August 2020

Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become an increasingly common method for surgical treatment of morbid obesity in recent years. This study aimed to evaluate the histopathological findings of gastrectomy specimens obtained in LSG and the clinical outcomes of patients.
Material and methods: Between June 2018 and December 2019, the resected gastric samples of 170 patients with LSG underwent histopathological examination.
Results: Histopathologic examination is routinely performed on gastric specimen that is resected during the sleeve gastrectomy for histopathologic examinations of the severity of inflammation, atrophy, intestinal metaplasia, and H. pylori infection. We found that the most common histopathological findings were chronic gastritis (58.2%), normal gastric mucosa (17.6%), and chronic active gastritis (12.4%). Patients with normal gastric histopathology after LSG lost more weight at the end of the 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 12th months than those with abnormal histopathological findings (chronic gastritis, chronic active gastritis, and edema congestion).
Conclusions: Histopathologic examinations are extremely necessary in diagnosing lesions that may have been missed in endoscopies before sleeve gastrectomy. Many factors, such as age, sex, histopathology of the removed stomach, and H. pylori positivity, should be considered in predicting postoperative weight loss success.
APAKAH PRAKTIK PUBLIC RELATIONS SUDAH SIAP MENGELOLA KRISIS KOMUNIKASI PADA ERA 4.0 ?
Authors: Lestari Martha Tri , Purnama Hadi , Anggraini Choiria
Published: August 2020

Penelitian dalam artikel ini secara utuh menggambarkan bentuk kesiapan korporasi di Indonesia dalam menghadapi krisis secara digital. Akan tetapi berdasarkan hasil riset menggunakan metode analisis isi kuantitatif terhadap beberapa artikel berita terkait krisis korporasi pada sample sebuah korporasi di Indonesia terlihat tidak didapatkan kesiapan sebuah korporasi tersebut dalam menghadapi krisis komunikasi secara digital. Hal ini menjadi satu catatan tersendiri dalam gambaran kesiapan public relations dalam korporasi di Indonesia dalam menghadapi era dalam mengelola krisis secara digital. Peneliti merekomendasikan tahapan pengelolaan krisis dalam lima tahap mulai dari: identifikasi stakeholder; crisis stage; crisis cluster; crisis respon; dan sampai pada tahap pemilihan media dalam mengantisipasi penanganan krisis korporasi di era aplikatif melalui media digital.Kata-kata Kunci: public relations, komunikasi krisis, komunikasi korporasi
FENOMENA CASHLESS SOCIETY DALAM PANDEMI COVID-19 (KAJIAN INTERAKSI SIMBOLIK PADA GENERASI MILENIAL)
Authors: Katon Firman , Yuniati Ulfa
Published: August 2020

Adanya resiko terinfeksi virus corona dalam bertransaksi keuangan secara langsung menjadi kekhawatiran masyarakat dalam setiap aktivitas pembelian. Sehingga masyarakat memilih menggunakan transaksi keuangan tanpa kontak dengan melakukan pembayaran melalui aplikasi dompet digital. Penggunaan aplikasi dompet digital saat pandemi Covid-19 dan adanya kebijakan di rumah saja (stay at home) mengarah kepada cashless society. Cashless society adalah sebutan yang merujuk pada masyarakat yang dalam bertransaksi, tidak lagi menggunakan uang fisik, melainkan melalui perpindahan informasi finansial secara digital. Dalam bertransaksi sehari-hari, masyarakat tidak menggunakan uang nyata, melainkan uang digital. Transaksi keuangan tanpa kontak dan jarak jauh saat pandemi tampaknya menjadi cara yang disukai untuk menyelesaikan berbagai hal. OVO merupakan salah satu cara dalam bertransaksi yang aman dan juga terbebas dari virus terutama penyakit COVID-19. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana motif dalam menggunakan OVO dan interaksi (termasuk mind, self, society) yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung selama pandemi COVID-19. Jenis penelitian ini termasuk penelitian kualitatif yng menggunakan metode penelitian fenomenologi dengan pendekatan interaksi simbolik.  Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara, metode observasi non-partisipan pada 15 key informant mahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung. Hasil penelitian menunjukan motif dalam penggunaan aplikasi OVO yaitu pada shopping dan relaxation. Interaksi yang terjadi mengacu pada konsep mind, self, society adalah generasi milenial (mahasiswa UMBandung) menggunakan transaksi OVO selama pandemi Covid-19 cenderung ke perilaku gaya hidup baru sebagai bentuk kemudahan layanan masyarakat untuk mengurangi resiko terinfeksi virus corona. Penelitian selanjutnya dapat fokus pada hubungan perilaku dan adaptasi penggunaan dompet digital di era new normal pandemic Covid-19.Kata-kata Kunci: cashless society, dompet digital, interaksi simbolik, milenial, COVID-19
The Critique of the Theory of Transportation System Users’ Hierarchy of Needs
Authors: Sun Keren , Philips Peter
Published: August 2020

This article analyzes the philosophical and economic definitions of ends and means and the close relationship between ends and means. Based on this analysis, we believe that human wants and needs belong to the category of the end from the perspective of philosophy, and transportation belongs to the category of means from the perspective of philosophy. In the context of economics, the means represent resources, the ends represent the human needs or want. In the philosophical sense, end belongs to the category of intrinsic value, and means belongs to the category of instrumental value. Therefore, ends belong to the subjective category, and means belong to the objective category. In the consumer behavior theory of economics, the nature of human wants/needs is unlimited; different wants/needs have different degrees of intensity; human wants/needs tend to be competitive, due to the limited resources. Due to the above nature of human wants/needs, human wants/needs can be divided into Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, and due to means belonging to the objective category, resources/means can’t be divided hierarchically modeled Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Transportation belongs to the category of means/resources, so the theory of Transportation System Users’ Hierarchy of Needs is inappropriate. We further pointed out that the creators and proponents of the theory of transportation system users’ hierarchy of needs did not provide a sufficiently strong argument for the rationality of this theory to further strengthens our view, i.e., the theory of Transportation System Users’ Hierarchy of Needs is inappropriate.
ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ПРОЦЕСУАЛЬНОЇ ДІЄЗДАТНОСТІ СУБ’ЄКТІВ ПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ЯК ОДИН ІЗ АСПЕКТІВ ФУНКЦІОНАЛЬНОГО ПРИЗНАЧЕННЯ ПРЕДМЕТУ ВІДАННЯ В КРИМІНАЛЬНОМУ ПРОЦЕСІ
Authors: М. С. Городецька
Published: August 2020

У статті розглядається забезпечення процесуальної дієздатності суб’єктів провадження як один із аспектів функціонального призначення предмету відання в кримінальному процесі. Проаналізовано, що одним із функціональних призначень предмету ві-дання в кримінальному процесі є набуття законних підстав для створення певного органу кримінального судочинства та законних підстав до здійснення ним певної кримінальної процесуальної діяльності. На підставі аналізу теоретичних уявлень зроблено висновок про те, що в кримінальному процесі щодо суб’єктів, які ведуть кримінальний процес, можна мовити про юрисдикційний режим, що являє собою нормативний комплекс, котрим встановлено предмет відання суб’єкта за предметним, територіальним, темпоральним (часовим), персональним та іншими критеріями.
ПЕРЕДОВА ІНОЗЕМНА ПРАКТИКА ПРАВОВОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ФУНКЦІОНУВАННЯ СИСТЕМ ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ ДЕРЖАВИ1
Authors: В. І. Мельник
Published: August 2020

Стаття присвячується питанням вивчення та дослідження іноземної практики правового забезпечення функціонування системи економічної безпеки держави та оцінці доцільності впровадження окремих закордонних форм діяльності, а також методів санкціонованого управлінського впливу до національної правової площини. Зазначається, що умовах динамічного перебігу низки глобалізаційних процесів, у тому числі дотичних до різних га- лузей національної економіки, а також обрання Україною проєвропейського вектору політичного правового й економічного розвитку вивчення та можливе запозичення такого досвіду є виправданим і необхідним кроком. Розглядається специфіка організації функціонування окремих суб’єктів системи економічної безпеки держави деяких країн. Укотре доводиться точка зору про важливість та значимість правоохоронної діяльності як однієї з вагомих передумов належного функціонування економічної складової. Звертається увага на передові методики діяльності останніх із протидії наявним та латентним загрозам економіці держави. Зауважується, що подібна робота сприяє ефективному захисту економічних інтересів, а також справляє помітний позитивний вплив на міжнародне становище, у тому числі інвестиційну привабливість тієї чи іншої держави. Доводиться поширена точка зору про необхідність змістовного вивчення та дослідження такого іноземного досвіду.
СУЧАСНИЙ СТАН ПРАВОВОГО РЕГУЛЮВАННЯ БДЖІЛЬНИЦТВА В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: А. М. Чвалюк  , Н. В. Чвалюк
Published: August 2020

Стаття присвячена розгляду сучасного стану правового регулювання бджільництва. Аналіз чинного законодавства, практики діяльності регуляторних органів та наукових досліджень показав відсутність єдиної спеціалізованої системи державного управління в галузі бджільництва й недостатню ефективність державного контролю. Здійснена спроба привернути увагу до відсутності органів (посадових осіб) уповноважених розглядати справи про адміністративні правопорушення в галузі бджільництва; невизначеності підвідомчості справ про адміністративні правопорушення в галузі бджільництва; відсутності правових норм щодо визначення осіб, які мають право складати протоколи про адміністративні правопорушення в галузі бджільництва. Запропоновано включити до положень Державних будівельних норм України наступну вимогу: «На ділянці пасіки вулики мають бути розміщені таким чином: на відстані не менш ніж 3 м від сусідніх садових (дачних) ділянок льотками, які направлені від них; на відстані не менше ніж 5 м від межі ділянки пасіки з боку вулиці».
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ЄДНОСТІ СУДОВОЇ ПРАКТИКИ ТА ВІДСТУПУ ВІД ПРАВОВИХ ПОЗИЦІЙ ВЕРХОВНОГО СУДУ (НА ПРИКЛАДІ ВИРІШЕННЯ ПУБЛІЧНО-ПРАВОВИХ СПОРІВ)
Authors: Я. О. Берназюк
Published: August 2020

У статті досліджуються теоретико-правові питання забезпечення єдності судової практики та порядку відступу від правових позицій, сформованих у постановах Верховного Суду, на прикладі вирішення публічно-правових спорів. На підставі аналізу міжнародних та національних правових актів визначено місце єдності судової практики в системі засадничих міжнародних та конституційних принципів. Обґрунтовано, що принцип єдності судової практики не є абсолютним; досліджено поняття та значення відступу від правових позицій. Систематизовано підстави відступу від правових позицій на основі аналізу судової практики вирішення публічно-правових спорів.
Ketebalan Lapisan Bagian Puncak dan Dasar Mutiara Kerang Mabe (Pteria penguin)
Authors: Sansibar Sansibar , Yusnaini Yusnaini , Idris Muhammad
Published: August 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengamati karakteristik lapisan bagian puncak (top) dan dasar (base) mutiara blister (Pteria penguin) berdasarkan ukuran cangkang. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan selama empat bulan pada lokasi budidaya mutiara mabe di Perairan Palabusa Selat Buton Sulawesi Tenggara. Hewan uji dua kelompok berdasarkan ukuran cangkang masing-masing 40 ekor. Kelompok pertama (K1) berukuran rata-rata tinggi 72,41 mm, panjang 87,89 mm, dan tebal 25,32 mm; Kelompok kedua (K2) berukuran rata-rata tinggi 89,03 mm, panjang 105,87 mm dan tebal 29,57 mm. Parameter yang diukur adalah ketebalan lapisan mutiara pada bagian atas, puncak (top) dan ketebalan lapisan pada bagian dasar (base), dan morfometrik cangkang karang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hubungan positif terhadap lapisan base dan top dengan ukuran cangkang antara panjang, tinggi, dan tebal. Ketebalan lapisan mutiara pada bagian top K2 yaitu 0.23±0.06 mm, lebih tinggi dari K1 yaitu 0.22±0.05 mm, demikian juga ketebalan lapisan mutiara bagian base pada kerang K2 yaitu 0.32±0.09 mm lebih tinggi dari pada K1 yaitu 0.30±0.06 mm. Makin tebal ukuran cangkang, cenderung menghasilkan mutiara yang lebih tebal.
Why Are Wealthier Countries More Vaccine Skeptical?: How Internet Access Drives Global Vaccine Skepticism
Authors: Lunz Trujillo Kristin , Motta Matt
Published: August 2020

Vaccine skepticism interferes with governments’ abilities to maintain public safety. However, vaccine skepticism positively predicts country wealth rather than negatively. One explanation is that higher internet access could help spread anti-vaccine misinformation throughout society, particularly for those lower in scientific and medical expert trust (Online Accessibility hypothesis). An alternative explanation is that citizens in richer countries are less aware of vaccine-preventable disease risks because they are rarely experienced directly (Out of Sight hypothesis). To test these hypotheses, we merge country-level data with nationally-representative survey data (N = 149,014) from 144 countries. We find evidence for the Online Accessibility hypothesis; people in countries with greater internet access are significantly more likely to be vaccine skeptical. Further, we examine Americans’ vaccine attitudes during the COVID-19 outbreak - where a communicable disease is very ‘in-sight. ’We find anti-vaccine attitudes are similar or higher than pre-outbreak levels, which counters the Out of Sight Hypothesis.
A Two-Phase Approach for Semi-Supervised Feature Selection
Authors: Saxena Amit , Pare Shreya , Meena Mahendra Singh , Gupta Deepak , Gupta Akshansh , Razzak Imran , Lin Chin-Teng , Prasad Mukesh
Published: August 2020

This paper proposes a novel approach for selecting a subset of features in semi-supervised datasets where only some of the patterns are labeled. The whole process is completed in two phases. In the first phase, i.e., Phase-I, the whole dataset is divided into two parts: The first part, which contains labeled patterns, and the second part, which contains unlabeled patterns. In the first part, a small number of features are identified using well-known maximum relevance (from first part) and minimum redundancy (whole dataset) based feature selection approaches using the correlation coefficient. The subset of features from the identified set of features, which produces a high classification accuracy using any supervised classifier from labeled patterns, is selected for later processing. In the second phase, i.e., Phase-II, the patterns belonging to the first and second part are clustered separately into the available number of classes of the dataset. In the clusters of the first part, take the majority of patterns belonging to a cluster as the class for that cluster, which is given already. Form the pairs of cluster centroids made in the first and second part. The centroid of the second part nearest to a centroid of the first part will be paired. As the class of the first centroid is known, the same class can be assigned to the centroid of the cluster of the second part, which is unknown. The actual class of the patterns if known for the second part of the dataset can be used to test the classification accuracy of patterns in the second part. The proposed two-phase approach performs well in terms of classification accuracy and number of features selected on the given benchmarked datasets.
Cost-Effective and Time-Efficient Molecular Assisted Selection for PPV Resistance in Apricot Based on ParPMC2 Allele-Specific PCR
Authors: Polo-Oltra Ángela , Romero Carlos , López Inmaculada , Badenes María , Zuriaga Elena
Published: August 2020

Plum pox virus (PPV) is the most important limiting factor for apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) production worldwide, and development of resistant cultivars has been proven to be the best solution in the long-term. However, just like in other woody species, apricot breeding is highly time and space demanding, and this is particularly true for PPV resistance phenotyping. Therefore, marker-assisted selection (MAS) may be very helpful to speed up breeding programs. Tightly linked ParPMC1 and ParPMC2, meprin and TRAF-C homology (MATH)-domain-containing genes have been proposed as host susceptibility genes required for PPV infection. Contribution of additional genes to PPV resistance cannot be discarded, but all available studies undoubtedly show a strong correlation between ParPMC2-resistant alleles (ParPMC2res) and PPV resistance. The ParPMC2res allele was shown to carry a 5-bp deletion (ParPMC2-del) within the second exon that has been characterized as a molecular marker suitable for MAS (PMC2). Based on this finding, we propose here a method for PPV resistance selection in apricot by combining high-throughput DNA extraction of 384 samples in 2 working days and the allele-specific genotyping of PMC2 on agarose gel. Moreover, the PMC2 genotype has been determined by PCR or by using whole-genome sequences (WGS) in 175 apricot accessions. These results were complemented with phenotypic and/or genotypic data available in the literature to reach a total of 325 apricot accessions. As a whole, we conclude that this is a time-efficient, cost-effective and straightforward method for PPV resistance screening that can be highly useful for apricot breeding programs.
Flavonoids as Potential anti-MRSA Agents through Modulation of PBP2a: A Computational and Experimental Study
Authors: Alhadrami Hani A. , Hamed Ahmed A. , Hassan Hossam M. , Belbahri Lassaad , Rateb Mostafa E. , Sayed Ahmed M.
Published: August 2020

Recently, the interest in plant-derived antimicrobial agents has increased. However, there are no sufficient studies dealing with their modes of action. Herein, we investigate an in-house library of common plant-based phenolic compounds for their potential antibacterial effects against the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a widespread life-threatening superbug. Flavonoids, which are considered major constituents in the plant kingdom, were found to be a promising class of compounds against MRSA, particularly the non-glycosylated ones. On the other hand, the glycosylated derivatives, along with the flavonolignan silibinin A, were able to restore the inhibitory activity of ampicillin against MRSA. To explore the mode of action of this class, they were subjected to an extensive inverse virtual screening (IVS), which suggested penicillin-binding protein 2a (PBP2a) as a possible target that mediates both the antibacterial and the antibiotic-synergistic effects of this class of compounds. Further molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulation experiments were conducted to support the primary IVS and the in vitro results and to study their binding modes with PBP2a. Our findings shed a light on plant-derived natural products, notably flavonoids, as a promising and readily available source for future adjuvant antimicrobial therapy against resistant strains.
Stability, Homogeneity and Carry-Over of Amoxicillin, Doxycycline, Florfenicol and Flubendazole in Medicated Feed and Drinking Water on 24 Pig Farms
Authors: Vandael Femke , de Carvalho Ferreira Helena Cardoso , Devreese Mathias , Dewulf Jeroen , Daeseleire Els , Eeckhout Mia , Croubels Siska
Published: August 2020

The vast majority of medicines in pig rearing are administered via oral group medication through medicated feed and drinking water. However, relevant on-farm factors affecting the concentration of these drugs in feed and drinking water, such as the homogeneity, stability, and cross-contamination, are largely unknown. To characterize these factors, samples of medicated feed and drinking water were taken on 24 Belgian pig farms during treatment and 2 days thereafter, as well as at different on-farm sampling sites from production to feeding troughs or drinking nipples. The samples contained amoxicillin, doxycycline, florfenicol, or flubendazole. Additionally, a questionnaire was completed. In contrast to the results of medicated feed, results of medicated water showed a large between-farm variation in antimicrobial drug concentration. The therapeutic concentration range was only met in 2 out of 11 farms using medicated feed, and in 3 out of 13 farms using medicated water. Medicated feed concentrations were often below the therapeutic concentration range mentioned in the Summary of Product Characteristics, while drinking water concentrations were just as often above as they were below the advised target concentration range. Drug residues measured 2 days after the end of therapy with both feed and water medication rarely exceeded 1% of the lowest therapeutic concentration. This study demonstrates that recommendations on good clinical practices for oral group medication in the pig industry are highly needed.
Evaluation of Masticatory Muscle Function Using Digital versus Traditional Techniques for Mockup Fabrication: A Controlled Prospective Study
Authors: Tecco Simona , Cattoni Francesca , Darvizeh Atanaz , Bosco Floriana , Sanci Vincenzo , Nota Alessandro , Gastaldi Giorgio , Gherlone Enrico Felice
Published: August 2020

Background: the aim of this longitudinal prospective study was to analyze the effect of digital and traditional mockup on masticatory muscle activity in patients with teeth wear, rehabilitated with an increase of occlusal vertical dimension. Subjects and Methods: a sample of 22 adult patients who were about to receive a prosthetic rehabilitation was divided into a study group (3M; 9F; mean age 42 ± 0.8 years), treated using the digital mockup; and a control group (2M; 8F; mean age 37 ± 0.5 years), treated using the conventional technique (traditional) mockup. Electromyographic activity of anterior temporalis and masseter muscles were evaluated before the beginning of the treatment (T0), at mockup insertion (T1), after treatment (T2) and each lapse of time lasted 2–5 months. Results: the comparison between the two groups at different time gaps revealed that at ∆1 (T1–T0) only the impact index (IMP) showed significant difference and no other significant variation was observed between the two groups at ∆2 (T2–T1) and ∆3 (T2–T0). It concludes that traditional and digital methods generally have nonsignificant differences. Conclusions: both methods seem to be effective in prosthetic rehabilitation and give comparable effects on masticatory muscles.
Techno-Economic Trade-Off between Battery Storage and Ice Thermal Energy Storage for Application in Renewable Mine Cooling System
Authors: Pokhrel Sajjan , Kuyuk Ali Fahrettin , Kalantari Hosein , Ghoreishi-Madiseh Seyed Ali
Published: August 2020

This paper performs a techno-economic assessment in deploying solar photovoltaics to provide energy to a refrigeration machine for a remote underground mine. As shallow deposits are rapidly depleting, underground mines are growing deeper to reach resources situated at greater depths. This creates an immense challenge in air-conditioning as the heat emissions to mine ambient increases substantially as mines reach to deeper levels. A system-level design analysis is performed to couple PV with a refrigeration plant capable of generating 200 tonne of ice per day to help to mitigate this issue. Generated ice can directly be used in cooling deep underground mines via different types of direct heat exchangers. State-of-the-art technology is used in developing the model which aims to decrease the size and cost of a conventional refrigeration system run on a diesel generator. Costs associated with deploying a solar system are computed as per the recent market value. Energy savings, carbon emissions reduction, and net annual savings in employing the system are quantified and compared to a diesel-only scenario. In addition, two different energy storage strategies: an ice storage system and a battery storage system, are compared. A detailed economic analysis is performed over the life of the project to obtain the net cash flow diagram, payback period, and cumulative savings for both systems. Moreover, a sensitivity analysis is proposed to highlight the effect of solar intensity on solar system size and the area required for installment. The study suggests that the use of solar PV in mine refrigeration applications is technically feasible and economically viable depending on the sun-peak hours of the mine location. Additionally, the economics of deploying an ice storage system compared to the battery storage system has a better payback period and more cumulative savings.
Interval-Based LDA Algorithm for Electrocardiograms for Individual Verification
Authors: Yang Chulseung , Ku Gi Won , Lee Jeong-Gi , Lee Sang-Hyun
Published: August 2020

This paper presents an interval-based LDA (Linear Discriminant Analysis) algorithm for individual verification using ECG (Electrocardiogram). In this algorithm, at first, unwanted noise and power-line interference are removed from the ECG signal. Then, the autocorrelation profile (ACP) of the ECG signal, which is a mathematical representation of the degree of similarity between a given time series and a lagged version of itself over successive time intervals, is calculated. Finally, the interval-based LDA algorithm is applied to extract unique individual feature vectors that represent distance and angle characteristics on short ACP segments. These feature vectors are used during the processes of enrollment and verification of individual identification. To validate our algorithm, we conducted experiments using the MIT-BIH ECG and achieved EERs (Equal Error Rate) of 0.143%, showing that the proposed algorithm is practically effective and robust in verifying the individual’s identity.