bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The relationship between body image, self-concept and happiness among women seeking cosmetic surgery in Tehran
Authors: Niknam Mandana , Khodi Zahra , Khodi Marjan
Published: May 2019

Introdution: In today's societies, a high percentage of people are dissatisfied with the physical appearance that such physical dissatisfaction provides tendencies for many psychological problems.The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between body image and self-concept with happiness among women seeking cosmetic surgery in Tehran.
Methods The research method was descriptive-correlational. The statistical population consisted of all female applicants for cosmetic surgery referred to the medical centers (15 khordad plastic surgery hospital, and Fatima plastic surgery hospital) in Tehran in 2016. 100 of them were selected through purposive sampling. For collecting the data,, the self-body multidimensional relationship questionnaire (Cache, Winstead and Janda, 1987), self-concept questionnaire (SCQ) (Rogers, 1961) and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (Argyle, 1989) were used. Data were analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient and multivariate regression analysis using SPSS (ver. 16) software.
Results: The findings showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between physical image and happiness. Therefore, there was a positive and significant relationship between happiness and physical image components such as appearance assessment, fit assessment, tendency to fit and body satisfaction, But there was not a significant relationship between happiness, subjective weight and apparent tendency .There was also a negative and significant relationship between self-concept and happiness. Body image and self-concept significantly predicted happiness.
Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that body image and self-concept play a significant role in the happiness of women who apply for cosmetic surgery
The effect of 12 weeks of circuit resistance training course on some of the inflammatory factors in obese non-alcoholic fatty liver men
Authors: Salvand Gholamreza , Nikbakht Masoud , Shakerian Saeed
Published: May 2019

Introdution: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NFALD) is a disease associated with metabolic syndrome and lifestyle. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of 12 weeks of circuit resistance training course on interleukin-17 (IL-17) levels, 70 kDa thermal shock protein (HSP70), insulin resistance and serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), as well as aspartate aminotransferase (AST).
Method: In this clinical trial study, 30 males with NFALD were selected through targeted sampling and were randomly assigned to one of two groups of practice and control intervention. The training program included 12 weeks of resistive training and 3 training sessions per week, which was performed as periodic circuit resistance training. Before eating breakfast, blood sampling was done one day before the start of training and 3 days after the last training session. For statistical analysis, paired t-test was used to compare intra-group data. Independent t-test was used for comparison between groups. Data were used via the SPSS v 22 software. The significance was defined as P≤0.05.
Results: After the training course, compared to the control group a significant decrease was observed in weight (P = 0.008), BMI (P = 0.006), body fat percentage (P <0.001), insulin resistance (P <0.001), HSP70 (P <0.001), IL-17 (P <0.001), serum levels of ALT (P <0.001) and AST (P <0.001) enzymes.
Conclusion: Regarding the results of this study, circuit resistance training has an effective role in improving the liver function in NFALD patients by reducing insulin resistance and levels of inflammatory cytokines, this method of resistance training can be useful in the treatment of these patients.
Study The Protective Effect of Quercetin on Testis Histological Changes and Spermatogenesis Indexes in Adult Mice Following Treatment with Dexamethasone
Authors: Soleimani Mehranjani Malek , Mohammadi Seyyedeh Masomeh
Published: May 2019

Introdution: Dexamethasone is used in inflammatory disease, leukemia and nausea, which increases the oxygen free radicals in the testis as a consequence. The aim of this study was to study the protective effect of Quercetin as a plant flavonoid and strong antioxidant on testis histological changes and Spermatogenesis indexes in adult mice following treatment with Dexamethasone.
Methods: 24 adult male mice (NMRI) were divided into 4 groups (n=6): control, Dexamethasone (7mg/kg/day), Quercetin (50mg/kg/day) and Dexamethasone + Quercetin. 7 days after intra peritoneal treatment, the right testis were removed, fixed, sectioned, processed and stained with Heidenhain’s Azan method, testis histological changes and spermatogenesis indexes were studied by stereological techniques. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and the means were considered significantly different (P<0.05).
Results: A significant decrease was considered in the mean volume and diameter of the seminiferous tubules, germinal epithelium height, spermatogenesis indexes, the number of spermatocytes, long spermatids, round spermatid and Leydig cells, and also a significant increase in the volume of interstitial tissue were found in the Dexamethasone group compared to the control (P<0.001). The mentioned parameters in the Dexamethasone + Quercetin group were compensated to the control level (P>0.05).
Conclusion: Our results indicated that Quercetin as a strong antioxidant can reduce the destructive effects of dexamethasone on the histology of testis tissue and Spermatogenesis indexes in mice. Therefore, Quercetin is suggested as a therapeutic supplement in regimens containing Dexamethasone.
The effectiveness of parent-child interaction therapy on the improvement of affective index in children
Authors: Pirnia Bijan , Kashani Khatib Tahereh , Nazari Sholeh , Haghiry Samaneh , Madadi Varzeghani Solmaz , Faryammanesh Maryam
Published: May 2019

Introdution: Parent-child interactive therapy is considered as an emerging approach to reduce child behavioral problems, which relies on improving parent-child relationship. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of parent-child interactive group therapy on the improvement of affective index in children with methadone-treated parents.
Methods: In a clinical trial in the form of a semi-experimental study during the period from June to November 2015, among families who were referred to Bijan Center for Substance Abuse Treatment in Tehran who had children of preschool age, 40 children were chosen after screening based on the positive and negative affect schedule (PANAS) and the child behavior checklist (CBCL), they were randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups. The treatment program was presented to the experimental group for 8 sessions per week. The validity of urines samples was investigated by immunochromatography. Adherence to treatment in the form of urine test was considered as the primary outcomes and affective index was considered as secondary outcomes. Data were analyzed using chi square and multivariate analysis of covariance.
Results: The primary outcomes showed that the frequency of positive urine tests was not significant during the treatment process (p = 0.88). Secondary outcomes showed that interactive treatment in the experimental group was associated with an increase in positive mood (p = 0.44) and a decrease in negative mood in comparison with the control group (p = 0.48).
Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate the importance of parent-child interactive styles in the prevention and treatment of psychological disorders during the development periods, and it can be considered in designing appropriate interventions
EKO-MARİNA ALANINDA YAPILAN AKADEMİK ÇALIŞMALARIN İÇERİK ANALİZİ
Authors: GÜREL Bülent , KULEYİN Barış
Published: May 2019

Deniz turizminin temel yapı taşlarından biri olan yat

limanlarının sürdürülebilirliği incelendiğinde, çevresel boyut başlığı altında

eko-marina kavramı karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, eko-marina

kavramı çevresinde literatür taraması gerçekleştirip, tespit edilen

çalışmaların içerik analizini yaparak birçok çalışmaya bir anda göz atma imkânı

sağlamaktır. Bu anlayış çerçevesinde yapılan içerik analizine kaynak olarak literatür

taraması, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Elektronik Kütüphanesinin EBSCOhost üzerinden

sunulan “Elektronik Kaynaklarda Arama” seçeneği ve mevcut tüm veri tabanı

sağlayıcıları aracılığı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yapılan tarama sonucunda

doğrudan “eko-marina” kavramı üzerine herhangi bir çalışma yapılmadığı tespit

edilmiş, bunun üzerine eko-marina kavramı ile yakından ilgili olduğu

değerlendirilen; “yeşil liman”, “sürdürebilir liman-yat limanı”, “ekolojik

etiketlemeler” vb. kavramlar üzerinden taramalar yinelenmiş ve tespit edilen 26

çalışmanın içerik analizi yapılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda dikkat çekici olarak,

bu alandaki çalışmalara 2000’li yıllarda başlandığı ve en çok çalışmanın

2015’de yapıldığı, çalışmaların ağırlıklı olarak akademisyenler tarafından

yürütüldüğü, çalışmalara en çok katkı sağlayanların Türkiye’deki kurumlarda

görev yapanların olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bu analiz çalışmasından elde

edilecek sonuçların, yat limanlarının gerçekleştirmesi gereken yeşil performans

göstergelerini ortaya koyma amaçlı çalışmalarda kullanılabileceği

değerlendirilmektedir. Bu alanda yapılan çalışmaların çok az sayıda olması

çalışmayı önemli kılmaktadır. 
RADYO FREKANSI İLE TANIMLAMA TEKNOLOJİSİNİN DENİZ TURİZMİNDE KULLANIMI
Authors: Bayrak Fırat , Yılmaz Ö. Devrim , Atik Oğuz
Published: May 2019

Ülkemizde gemi takibinde

kullanılan birçok sistem vardır. Ancak bu sistemler dışında kalan birçok deniz

aracı bulunmaktadır. Özellikle Otomatik Tanımlama Sistemi (OTS) cihazı takılı

olmayan ve deniz turizm tesisi olarak faaliyet gösteren marinalara giriş çıkış

yapan yabancı bayraklı deniz turizm araçlarının takip edilememesi çeşitli

konularda sorunlara neden olmaktadır. Bu sorunlar arasında marina güvenliği,

deniz turizm araçlarının kontrolünün etkin şekilde yapılamaması ve koy yönetimi

gibi konular yer almaktadır. Bu nedenle özellikle deniz turizmi kapsamında

deniz araçlarının takibi önem arz etmektedir. Radyo Frekansı ile Tanımlama

(Radio Frequency Identification-RFID) teknolojisi hızla gelişim göstermekte ve

günümüzde ürün takibi, araç takibi, hayvan takibi gibi değişik amaçlarla

kullanılmaktadır. Çalışmanın esin kaynağı olan ve Karayollarında

kullanılan Otomatik Geçiş Sistemi(OGS) ve Hızlı Geçiş Sistemi (HGS)’de RFID

teknolojisi ile çalışan sistem örneklerindendir.

Bu çalışmanın temel amacı RFID teknolojisi ile

deniz aracı takibinin deniz turizminde kullanımının araştırılmasıdır. Çalışmada

denizcilik alanında kamu görevinde bulunan kişilerle RFID teknolojisinin

kullanımı hakkında görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçları RFID teknolojisi

ile ülke genelinde deniz araçları takip sistemi oluşturabileceği gibi önerilen

sistemin marinalarda güvenlik amaçlı olarak da kullanılabileceğini

göstermektedir.
Analysis of cause-effect relations of the levels of biological markers of exposure to heavy metals with their personalized loading dose in the areas of wastes’ influence induced by the operation of the metallurgical plant in the past
Authors: Kleyn Svetlana V. , Vekovshinina S. A. , Balashov S. Yu. , Kamaltdinov M. R. , Atiskova N. G. , Nedoshitova A. V. , Khankhareev S. S. , Madeeva E. V.
Published: May 2019

The article analyses and demonstrates methodical approaches to the practical implementation of the one of key stages in the formation of the evidential base of hazard to health caused by the negative impact of environmental factors. The stage comprises the establishment of the causal dependence (proven relation) of the chemicals’ content in biological media of exposed population on the personalized loading dose. The experiment included the local population (224 cases) living in the area of the exposure of the Dzhidinsky tungsten-molybdenum combine waste (Republic of Buryatia). The cartographic association of the residential areas of the population has been made as well as the approximation of the field study data of environmental factors due to 7 heavy metals has been performed. The total personalized loading dose caused by exposure to lead, cadmium, nickel, chromium, zinc, copper, manganese (the wastes of the metallurgical plant) was calculated. It is evident that the poor quality of the environment leads to the contamination of biological media (blood) by chemicals. More than 90 significant biologically-based mathematical models of the system “exposure - exposure marker” have been received. On the example of cadmium there was established the total dose of 0.0003 mg /(kg*d) for the child population, the excess of which significantly increases chances of both exceeding the concentration of a substance in blood over the control level and leading to the formation of a stable causal relationship with exposure markers of the multimedia load.
Formation of modern methodology of the regulation of protection population from radiation with radon
Authors: Kiselev Sergey M.
Published: May 2019

This paper presents a contemporary view on the issue of public exposure to radon and its progenies, reflects the role ofinternational organizations in shaping the scientific and methodological aspects of regulation of public radiological protection against inert radioactive gas. Proposals for improving the regulatory issues concerning public protection against radon are considered.
Disinfectant compositions on the basis of SAS - Vilagin - water systems
Authors: Kudryashova Olga S. , Aleksandrova G. A.
Published: May 2019

The solubility in the SAS - Vilagin - water systems has been investigated at 25 °С for the purpose of the delivery of liquid disinfectants for various surfaces. There are established SAS as effective homogenisers for the stratified system “Vilagin - water”, not effecting on the bactericidal activity of Vilagin. With the aid of the software Optimum there were elaborated compositions in the system “Vilagin - Perlastan AL-30-water” which seem to be optimal on both the content and disinfectant activity (a degree of disinfecting of 99.99%) mixtures in the were developed with the help of computer program Optimum. The pattern of the concentrate is presented as: Perlastan AL-30 - 89.1-95.0; Vilagin - 5-10.9; water - 0-1.6(mas.%). The efficacy of dermal antiseptics - detergents (disinfecting efficiency not less than 60%). Developed gel-like compositions are effective in small concentrations in short terms, possess low toxicity, multifunctionality, good solubility in water, a long period of storage of concentrates.
Complex technology for water and wastewater disinfection and its industrial realization in prototype unit
Authors: Arakcheev Evgeny N. , Brunman V. E. , Brunman M. V. , Konyashin A. V. , Dyachenko V. A. , Petkova A. P.
Published: May 2019

Usage of complex automated electrolysis unit for drinking water disinfection and wastewater oxidation and coagulation is scoped, its ecological and energy efficiency is shown. Properties of technological process of anolyte production using membrane electrolysis of brine for water disinfection in municipal pipelines and potassium ferrate production using electrochemical dissolution of iron anode in NaOH solution for usage in purification plants are listed. Construction of modules of industrial prototype for anolyte and ferrate production and applied aspects of automation of complex electrolysis unit are proved. Results of approbation of electrolytic potassium ferrate for drinking water disinfection and wastewater, rain water and environmental water oxidation and coagulation are shown.
Ecological-hygienic evaluation of the environment of territories being adjacent to decultivated uranium mines
Authors: Khanturina Gulnara R. , Sakiev K. Z. , Ibraeva L. K. , Seytkasymova G. Zh. , Fedorova I. A. , Zhanbasinova N. M.
Published: May 2019

On the territory of Kazakhstan there are uranium deposits, many ofwhich are in mothballed since times of perestroika. Often, the mines are flooded and represent a “time-delay bomb”. Inside of mines various there are accumulated gases of both organic and inorganic nature, periodically thrown out and adversely affecting on the health of local populations. The aim of the study was the investigation of the state of the environment of Esilsky district of the Akmola region by common pollutants and chemicals. As the basic variable for the investigation of ambient air there was accepted the maximum one-time concentration of suspended substances, phenol, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide. The results were evaluated in relation to the MPC for the analyzed substance in the air according to maximal single MPC (MPCms) and daily average MPC (MPCda). The content of metals in the water was determined with the use of spectrophotometer PD-303S. Evaluation of the results was executed in relation of the MPC of substances in water, by means of the comparison with the requirements of Federal standards for drinking water, samples from drinking water sources. There were executed calculations of the overall index of water pollution (IWVgen), the index of water pollution by heavy metals (IWVhm). Chemical analysis of soil was carried out with the use of spectrophotometer PD- 303S (Japan), the photometer expert-003 “Ekoniks”. Evaluation of the results was carried out with the respect to the MPC in the soil, the toxicity of all components. Summarizing soil pollution index was evaluated for metals contained in the soil at the level of more than or equal to 1 MAC. The settlement Krasnogorskiy and the village of Kalachi were found to be characterized by a low level of air pollution, increased rigidity of drinking water exceeded the maximum permissible concentrations of copper by 3.45 times and chloride by 1.17 times in the soil cover.
Major risk factors and cardiovascular disease prevalence among petrochemical workers
Authors: Gimaeva Zulfiya F. , Bakirov A. B. , Kaptsov V. A. , Karimova L. K.
Published: May 2019

Objective. Based on the assessment of occupational and non-occupational risk factors, development of preventive measures for the reducing of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) prevalence among petrochemical workers. Material and Methods. A total of 2,634 petrochemical workers have been examined. To identify modified and unmodified risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, comprehensive hygienic and clinical laboratory studies have been carried out. Results. The obtained results have shown a higher riskfor the development of cardiovascular disease among operators as compared to metal workers for instrumentation and automation repairs. Based on the assessment of risk factors, preventive measures implemented at personal and corporative levels have been developed.
EXPERIMENTAL SUBSTANTIATION OF THE PRACTICABILITY OF DISINFECTION AND PURIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATERS WITH POTASSIUM FERRATE
Authors: Arakcheev E. N. , Brunman V. E. , Brunman M. V. , Konyashin A. V. , Dyachenko V. A. , Petkova A. P. , Nekrasov R. Ye.
Published: May 2019

There are considered issues of the use of potassium ferrate for disinfection of drinking water, oxidation and coagulation of wastewaters, rainwater and environmental waters. Variety of realizations of technology for different water disinfection and purification using potassium ferrate is proved. Principles of composition and operation of technological flowchart of potassium ferrate producing and dosing and structural solution of complex unit for flowchart’s realization are analyzed and proved. Ecological and economic efficiencies of developed technology compared to analogs are shown. The results of approbation of the usage of electrolytic potassium ferrate for drinking water disinfection, wastewater oxidation and coagulation, including toxic, rain and environmental waters, are presented.
THE CONJUGACY OF DISTRIBUTION OF HELMINTHIASES (ENTEROBIASIS AND ASCARIASIS) AND TUBERCULOSIS IN REGIONS OF BELARUS: SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ASPECT
Authors: Kandrychyn S. V.
Published: May 2019

The aim of the study was to investigate the conjugacy of the spatial distribution of most common helminthiasis (enterobiasis and ascariasis) and tuberculosis between eastern and western regions in Belarus manifested in the different historical periods: 1970-1989 and 2000-2014. The study based on the retrospective collection and analysis of the available information from the annual statistical reports of the national Ministry of Public Health. The paper analyzes a main spatial gradient in the distribution and incidence rates of most common helminthiases and tuberculosis with the regard to historical division of Belarus on the eastern and western parts before the year 1939. Our findings show that East-West differentiation in the prevalence of intestinal parasites and tuberculosis rate on the territory of Belarus may be considered as a result of historical interaction between two different civilizations: the European that has been spread its influence from the West and the Russian Orthodox advanced from the East.
SOME HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Nikberg I. I.
Published: May 2019

Modern medical and environmental problems caused by the Australian set two main groups of the negative impact -original natural and climatic factors and the environmental pollution. Much of Australia is desert-dry low landscaping and water scarcity. The bulk of the population lives in cities and the countryside surrounding. Medical and environmental problems in these areas are the air pollution due to emissions of industrial enterprises and motor transport, preservation of safe drinking water, sanitary protection of soil, differentiated collection, removal and decontamination of waste. Issues of sanitary protection of the environment in Australia paid a lot of attention of the Government and non-governmental organizations.
ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНАЯ ЗАБОЛЕВАЕМОСТЬ МЕДИЦИНСКИХ РАБОТНИКОВ ПРИМОРСКОГО КРАЯ (2005-2014 ГГ.)
Authors: Bektasova M. V. , Kaptsov V. A. , Sheparev A. A.
Published: May 2019

The level of occupational morbidity rate of medical workers in governmental and multidisciplinary infectious medical institutions of the Primorsky Krai was studied according to reporting forms for the period of 2005-2014. The aim of the study was to investigate occupational morbidity rate of medical personnel to improve the management of health workers and to develop preventive programs for its reduction. Annual surveys of the medical staff for the carriage of viral hepatitis B, C, vaccinal prevention of hepatitis B; reduction of the use of chlorine-containing disinfectants; replacing latex gloves by nitrile, vinyl hypoallergenic medical gloves to protect hands of personnel allowed to significantly reduce the occupational morbidity rate.
FEATURES OF THE MORBIDITY IN OBESE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Authors: Rakhimov B. B.
Published: May 2019

Aim of the study. To estimate the prevalence of the obesity in children and adult population of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the identification of the structure of the overall incidence of child and adolescent obesity. Methods. Clinical, analytical and statistical. The prevalence rate of obesity in the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2012-2014 among adults was founded to be of 31-34 ‰, in children - 50-66 ‰. Results. There was noted the gain in the rate obesity in children by 30% over 3 years. In contrast to children with normal weight, in the structure of diseases in obese children in order of significance there are dominated diseases of the endocrine system and nutrition disorders, respiratory diseases, diseases of the digestive system, diseases of the circulatory system and neuro - psychiatric disorders, amounting in total of 75% of all diseases.
Encadenamientos productivos y multiplicadores de empleo para la actividad económica cría de ganado vacuno a partir de la matriz de insumo productivo Costa Rica 2012.
Authors: Arguedas Villalobos Silvia
Published: May 2019

El presente artículo busca analizar la relevancia de la actividad económica cría de ganado vacuno, dentro de la economía costarricense. Para tal efecto, se aplican las metodologías basadas en el modelo insumo producto planteado por Chenery y Watanabe, (1958), Rasmussen (1963) y Schuschny (2005),  para el cálculo de los encadenamientos directos, la identificación de los sectores clave para las economías y la generación de empleo directo y total respectivamente. Los resultados de estas aplicaciones, confirman que la actividad económica cría de ganado vacuno es una actividad clave para la economía costarricense. Además, a nivel de la industria agropecuaria, es la principal actividad generadora de empleos indirectos y totales, mientras que a nivel nacional se encuentra entre las primeras diez actividades económicas con mayor generación de empleo indirecto y total.
L’énigme de Goodman face à l’indistinction nomologique
Authors: Tricard Julien
Published: May 2019

Lorsque Goodman expose sa « nouvelle énigme de l’induction », il veut la distinguer d’un vieux problème, celui de la justification du principe d’uniformité de la nature : peut-on montrer que le futur ressemblera au passé, et que ce qui vaut jusqu’aujourd'hui comme loi de la nature continuera de valoir comme tel à l’avenir ? C’est avec toutes ces vieilles questions que Goodman entend rompre, en posant la question des généralisations légitimes et des prédicats projectibles. A quelles conditions, et pour quelles raisons, peut-on dire que certaines généralisations sont confirmables par leurs instances observées (i.e. nomologiques), contrairement à d’autres qui sont pourtant empiriquement équivalentes ? Il ne s’agit plus de donner un fondement à l’induction, mais de trouver un critère précis pour distinguer les hypothèses qu’on peut légitimement induire de celles dont l’induction serait absurde. Ainsi présentée, la thèse de Goodman apparaît double. (A) D’une part, il existe un second problème de l’induction, distinct de l’ancien, mais qui reste un authentique problème de l’induction. (B) D’autre part, ce problème est soluble par la définition d’un critère de confirmation empirique, qui permet de distinguer les généralisations susceptibles d’être confirmées par leurs instances, des généralisations non-nomologiques. Nous voulons montrer qu’on ne peut pas à la fois (A) poser le nouveau problème de l’induction et (B) chercher un critère de distinction des hypothèses nomologiques et non nomologiques. En effet, si l’on confronte plusieurs hypothèses ou généralisations à partir des mêmes observations, alors elles doivent être toutes aussi nomologiques les unes que les autres. Inversement, si l’on se donne des hypothèses ou généralisations qui ne sont pas toutes nomologiques, on ne peut pas les comparer au sein d’une même induction, ni donc poser l’énigme de Goodman. Le problème posé en (A) ne trouve donc pas de solution adéquate en (B). Et comme nous acceptons la thèse (A) et l’existence d’un problème goodmanien de l’induction, nous nierons qu’on puisse le résoudre par le type de solutions envisagées en (B). Nous finirons donc par formuler ce problème et le type de solution que, selon nous, il appelle.
Recordando a Felipe Pinglo Alva, el bardo inmortal.
Authors: Pamo Reyna Oscar G.
Published: May 2019

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Authors: Cruzado Lizardo
Published: May 2019

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PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN PENELITIAN TINDAKAN KELAS DALAM PENGEMBANGAN KEPROFESIAN BERKELANJUTAN MELALUI WORKSHOP DAN PENDAMPINGAN BAGI GURU SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Wahyudi Wahyudi , Rokhmaniyah Rokhmaniyah , Suryandari Kartika Chrysti
Published: May 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah (1) mendeskripsikan kegiatan workshop dan pendampingan, (2) meningkatkan keterampilan melaksanakan PTK, (3) menemukan kendala dan solusi pelaksanaan workshop dan pendampingan pada peningkatan keterampilan PTK bagi guru SD.Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis Action Research dengan metode :workshop dan pendampingan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di wilayah UPT Disdikpora Kecamatan Kebumen – Kabupaten Kebumen, melibatkan  40 guru SD. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan  metode workshop dan pendampingan, observasi, wawancara,  dan  unjuk kerja. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif-kualitatif. Hasil penelitian adalah: (1) Kegiatan workshop dilaksanakan sebelum pendampingan dengan materi: teknik perumusan pemasalahan PTK, teknik penyusunan proposal PTK, teknik pelaksanaan PTK, teknik pelaporan PTK, teknik penulisan publikasi ilmiah, dan teknik penilaian angka kredit.; (2) Metode workshop dan pendampingan dapat meningkatkan pemahaman dan Keterampilan PTK dalam Pengembangan Keprofesian Berkelanjutan bagi Guru SD; (3) Kendala kegiatan Workshop dan Pendampingan adalah: beberapa guru kurang fokus, kurang menguasai TIK,  kurang aktif, beberapa guru masih memerlukan pendampingan yang lebih intensif. Solusinya: kegiatan Workshop dan Pendampingan dilaksanakan pada awal semester, guru perlu pendampingan orang yang menguasai TIK, waktu pelaksanaan tugas diperpanjang, perlu pengelompokan guru berdasarkan kecapatan berfikir/usia. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah Metode workshop dan pendampingan dapat meningkatkan pemahaman dan Keterampilan PTK bagi Guru SD.
REINFORCEMENT CREATIVE THINKING ABILITIES OF MADRASAH ALIYAH STUDENTS THROUGH GUIDED DISCOVERY COMBINED WITH BRAINSTORMING IN BIOLOGY
Authors: Wardana Muhamad Wajid , Probosari Riezky Maya , Ramli Murni , Suwarti Suwarti
Published: May 2019

This research aims to reinforce students' creative thinking ability in MAN 2 Kebumen by applying guided discovery learning combined with brainstorming. This study is a Classroom Action Research has been done in three cycles. Each cycle consisted of planning, action, observation, and reflection follow the spiral method of Kemmis & Taggart. The subjects were 32 students of grade tenth MIA 1 of MAN 2 Kebumen academic in year 2017/2018. The data research obtained through observation, interviews, and test. Data was analysis by qualitative descriptive techniques. Data validation use triangulation techniques. The results shows that implementation of guided discovery learning combined with brainstorming can reinforce students’ creative thinking ability. Reinforce of the thinking ability of students can be seen through cognitive test result. The result shown that average students’ creative thinking ability score at pre-cycle was 31,64%, the first cicle was 37,30%, the second cycle was 46,87%, and the third cycle was 48,43%. Conclusion of this research is guided discovery learning combined with brainstorming were able to reinforce creative thinking ability students grade tenth MIA 1 of MAN 2 Kebumen.
PERTARUNGAN “REALITAS” DALAM FILM: Analisis Cyberspace Film “Transcendence”
Authors: Syafi'i Muhammad , Latifah Nor
Published: May 2019

Humanity in the today’s modern age linked closely to information and communication technology. Advancements in the area of information and communication technology have changed the very basis of human interactions, including the way people make sense of reality. The presence of cyberspace as a second life of humans, according to Mark Slouka, has led to three different understandings of reality, namely: destopian which views pessimistically, optimistic neofuturists, and more critical techno-realists. In this paper, the author will present one reflection on cyberspace displayed in a Movie by Wally Pfister called "Transcendence". This research applies qualitative method by observing scences featuring in the movie. Findings reveal that virtual reality displayed in "Transcendence" falls into the category of neofuturists. This conclusion is obtained based on identification of the representation of reality, identity, community, and space displayed.Keywords: Film, cyberspace, neofuturists.
Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty for Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome: A Case Series
Authors: Tase Saho , Shimizu Toshiki , Hayashi Takahiko , Tabuchi Hitoshi , Niimi Koji , Mizuki Nobuhisa , Kato Naoko
Published: May 2019

Bachground: To evaluate the clinical outcomes and features of Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) for eyes with pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX).

Methods: In this retrospective study, 37 DMEK cases were reviewed from available medical records. Patients who exhibited endothelial dysfunction derived from PEX or Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) and successfully underwent cataract surgery about four weeks before DMEK were enrolled. The best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), central corneal thickness (CCT), endothelial cell density (ECD), and incidence of intra-operative/post-operative complications of DMEK were analyzed.

Results: This study included 14 eyes of 14 patients (PEX: n=6, FECD: n=8). There was no primary graft failure. In the PEX group, BSCVA improved from 0.67 ± 0.28 at the preoperative point to 0.43 ± 0.14 at 1 month, 0.27 ± 0.10 at 3 months, and 0.19 ± 0.08 at 6 months after DMEK. The donor corneal ECD was 2,704 ± 225 cells/mm2 at the preoperative point and decreased to 1,691 ± 498 cells/mm2 at 1 month, 1,425 ± 366 cells/mm2 at 3 months, and 1,281 ± 340 cells/mm2 (52.7 ± 11.7% less than ECD of the donor graft) at 6 months after DMEK. None of the patients required rebubbling. When compared with the FECD group, no statistical difference was observed in CCT (p=0.821); BSCVA (p=0.001) and the reduction rate of ECD (p=0.010) were relatively worse.

Conclusions: DMEK is effective for the treatment of endothelial dysfunction due to PEX.
Association between dynamic obesity and mortality in patients with first-ever ischemic stroke: a hospital-based prospective study
Authors: Wang Ju , Li Jijie , Li Mier , Hou Lisha , Zhu Ping , Du Xudong , Zhou Muke , Zhu Cairong
Published: May 2019

Background and Purpose: Although obesity is an established risk factor for the occurrence of a primary stroke, the association between obesity with post-stroke mortality remains unclear. We evaluated the association of dynamic obesity status with mortality among first-ever stroke survivors in China.
Methods: Data from 775 patients with first-ever ischaemic stroke from a longitudinal study, 754 patients were categorized 4 categories of BMI (underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese) and 2 categories of WC (normal WC and abdominal obesity) according to Chinese-specific criteria. Mortality information and obesity status were obtained through every 3 months via telephone follow-up, beginning in 2010 and continuing through 2016. Chi-square tests were used to compare different obesity status at admission and personal characteristics. Time-dependent Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the unadjusted and adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) for relationship between all-cause mortality and dynamic obesity status.
Results: Of 754 analyzed patients, 60.87% were males, with a mean age of 61.45 years. After adjusting for possible confounders, there were significant inverse associations between BMI and WC with all-cause mortality: compared with normal BMI or WC counterparts, overweight and abdominal obesity patients significantly decrease risk of all-cause mortality (HR and 95% confidence interval (CI):0.521(0.303,0.897),0.545(0.352,0.845),respectively), whereas under-weight patients have the highest risk and obese have decreased risk of mortality, though significance was not obtained (1.241(0.691,2.226),0.486(0.192,1.231), respectively).
Conclusions: Overweight and abdominal obesity was paradoxically associated with reduced risk of mortality among first-ever ischaemic stroke survivors in China. Body weight management recommendations ought to not be based on mere projection from primary prevention of stroke.
Integrated analysis of small RNA, transcriptome and degradome sequencing provides new insights into floral development and abscission in yellow lupine (Lupines luteus L.)
Authors: Glazinska Paulina , Kulasek Milena , Glinkowski Wojciech , Wojciechowski Waldemar , Kosiński Jan
Published: May 2019

Background

Yellow lupine (Lupinus luteus L., Taper c.) is an important legume crop. However, its flower development and pod formation are often affected by excessive abscission. Organ detachment occurs within the abscission zone (AZ) and in L. luteus primarily affects flowers formed at the top of the inflorescence. The top flowers’ fate appears determined before anthesis. The organ development and abscission mechanisms utilize a complex molecular network, not yet not fully understood, especially as to the role of miRNAs and siRNAs. We aimed at identifying differentially expressed (DE) small ncRNAs in lupine by comparing small RNA-seq libraries generated from developing upper and lower raceme flowers, and flower pedicels with active and inactive AZs. Their target genes were also identified using transcriptome and degradome sequencing.

Results

Within all the libraries, 394 known and 28 novel miRNAs and 316 phased siRNAs were identified. In flowers at different stages of development, 30 miRNAs displayed DE in the upper and 29 in the lower parts of the raceme. In comparisons between upper and lower raceme flowers, a total of 46 DE miRNAs were identified. miR393 and miR160 were related to the upper and miR396 to the lower flowers and pedicels of non-abscising flowers. In flower pedicels we identified 34 DE miRNAs, with miR167 being the most abundant of all. Most siRNAs seem to play a marginal role in the processes studied herein, with the exception of tasiR-ARFs, which were DE in the developing flowers. The target genes of these miRNAs were predominantly categorized into the following Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways: ‘Metabolism’ (15,856), ‘Genetic information processing’ (5,267), and ‘Environmental information processing’ (1,517). Over 700 putative targets were categorized as belonging to the ‘Plant Hormone Signal Transduction pathway’. 26,230 target genes exhibited Gene Ontology (GO) terms: 23,092 genes were categorized into the ‘Cellular component’, 23,501 into the ‘Molecular function’, and 22,939 into the ’Biological process’.

Conclusion

Our results indicate that miRNAs and siRNAs in yellow lupine may influence the development of flowers and, consequently, their fate by repressing their target genes, particularly those associated with the homeostasis of phytohormones, mainly auxins.
Transcriptome and expression analysis of Sogatella furcifera (Horváth) (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) in response to cycloxaprid
Authors: Xue Jin Jian , Zhao-Chun Ye , Ying Cheng , Feng-Liang Li , Wen-Hong Li , Yu-Hang Zhou , Dao-Chao Jin
Published: May 2019

Background

The white backed planthopper, Sogatella furcifera (Horváth), causes substantial damage to many crops by direct feeding or transmitting plant viruses, especially southern rice black-streaked dwarf virus (SRBSDV) that has become a great threat to rice production in East Asia. Cycloxaprid, a novel cis-nitromethylene neonicotinoid insecticide, has good industrialization prospects because of its high efficiency against rice planthoppers, including imidacloprid-resistant populations. This chemical would be used extensively in future. However, very little is known about the influence on S. furcifera after cycloxaprid application at the molecular level. We sequenced S. furcifera transcriptome of female adult of S. furcifera using the Illumina sequencing.

Results

By de novo transcriptome assembling and massive parallel pyrosequencing, we constructed two transcriptomes of S. furcifera and profiled the alternation of gene expression in response to cycloxaprid treatment in transcriptional level. Over 157,906,456 nucleotides and 131,601 different unigenes were generated using Illumina technology from both cycloxaprid-treatment and no-treatment S. furcifera. And a total of 38,534 unigenes matched known proteins in at least one database, accounting for 29.28% in total unigenes. The number of Coding DNA Sequence (CDS) were 28,546 and that of the amino acid sequence of coding region were 22,299. A total 15,868 simple sequence repeats (SSRs) were identified. The trinucleotide repeats accounted for 45.1% (7,157) in total SSRs and the (AAG/CTT)n was the most frequent motif. There were 359 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) that might be induced by cycloxaprid. There were 131 genes up-regulated and 228 down-regulated. 22 unigenes may take participate in the resistance to cycloxaprid, such as cytochrome P450, Glutathione-s transferase (GST), Acid phosphatase (ACP), cadherin, etc.

Conclusions

Our study will provide a splendid database for future investigations of the resistance mechanism induced by cycloxaprid and will provide new strategies for pest management and crop protection.
Epidemiology and molecular characterization of Enterobacteriaceae producing Extended spectrum β-lactamase in extensive and extensive breeding animals in Burkina Faso
Authors: SANOU Soufiane , Ouedraogo Abdoul Salam , Lounnas Manon , Zougmore Arnaud , Poda Armel , Zoungrana Jacques , Ouedraogo Georges Anicet , Traore/Ouedraogo Rasmata , Ouchar Oumar , Carriere Christian , Pierre Helene Jean - , Godreuil Sylvain
Published: May 2019

Summary

Background

Antimicrobial resistance genes can be found in all ecosystems even in those where antibiotic selection pressure is less exerted. Extended spectrum 𝛽-lactamases (ESBL) determinants have been detected in clinical isolates and commensal bacteria from humans and animals. Here we investigated, for the first time, the ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae in stool from intensive and extensive breeding animals (cattle, pigs and poultry) in Burkina Faso.

Results

from March to June 2017 in the Bobo Dioulasso area, we investigated stool samples collected from healthy animals (cattle = 251; pigs = 250 and poultry = 397) in one (1) slaughterhouse, five (5) livestock farms and one (1) poultry market. The frequency of ESBL genes carriage was 41.03% among cattle, 69.60% among pigs, 0.8% among intensive farming and 19.1% among extensive poultry farming. Only all the poultry were fed with antibiotics. The bacterial strains carrying the ESBL were E. coli (278/315) and K. pneumoniae (36/315). The ESBL genes carried were CTX-M 15, TEM and Oxa-1-like. These three β- lactamase genes were associated in some bacterial strains. The E. coli strains belonged most commonly to the phylogroup A.

Conclusion

This study showed the high resistance of Enterobacteriaceae to antibiotics in livestock in Burkina Faso by production of ESBL. This high level of resistance was observed in animals that did not receive antibiotics. This situation could suggest an environmental contamination of the livestock with ESBL-producing bacteria.
The effect of labor productivity on economic growth
Authors: Merkulova E. Y.
Published: May 2019

The purpose of the study is to study the level of labor productivity as the most important conditions for sustainable economic growth and improving the competitiveness of the national economy Materials and methods. The study used the methods of analysis of composition and structure, the calculation of absolute and relative indicators of dynamics, average values, comparative analysis, graphical method of analysis, as well as the general theoretical method of analysis of Russian and foreign literary sources. The main research methods are cluster, stochastic and dynamic analysis. The study found application methods for collecting primary economic information, including analysis of legislative and regulatory acts of the Russian Federation, official statistical data, public reporting data of domestic enterprises, analysis of other open sources of information, a systematic approach, statistical and comparative analysis methods. The study examined the works of N.A. Alekseeva, G.A. Barysheva, V.Ivanter, A.Idrisova, S.V. Kaymanakova, N.I. Komkova, E.V. Kondratieva, I.T. Korodina, Kositsina, F.P., Kuvalin D., Kulkova V.M., Mamontova V.D., Nekipolova A., Nikulina OV, Oder D.E., Sapir J., Yuhacheva S.P. , Yantovsky A.A. and others. Results. Adhering to the opinion of well-known economists, we will consider economic growth as a system of interaction and reproduction of the elements and factors of economic growth of the national economy. Economic growth is determined by the factors that determine the pace and scale of the long-term increase in gross domestic product, the possibility of increasing the efficiency and quality of growth. The study made it possible to determine that the main factors affecting economic growth are labor productivity, the size of the average wage, and the amount of investment. In turn, labor productivity is also associated with the cost of technological innovation and the index of ingenuity. One of the qualitative characteristics of economic growth is labor productivity, which contributes not only to an increase in production, but also to an increase in the income level of the population due to an increase in the total consumption of goods and services. Conclusion. The implementation of the principle of faster growth of labor productivity over wage growth should take into account the need to ensure equity in income differentiation, which will stimulate the development of the creative potential of labor resources. To increase labor productivity in enterprises, it is necessary to introduce modern methods of process management, the principles of the organization of lean manufacturing. A systematic approach to solving these problems will make it possible in the coming years to improve the competitiveness of enterprises, and in the long term, it will contribute to a systematic increase in labor productivity and ensure decent economic growth.
Cell-based Therapy for Perianal Fistulising Crohn’s Disease
Authors: Kotze Paulo Gustavo , Spinelli Antonino , Lightner Amy Lee
Published: May 2019

Background:

The management of complex perianal fistulas in Crohn’s disease (CD) represents a
challenge for patients, gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons. There are clear limitations with current medical
and surgical options, and healing rates remain far from what is expected. A multidisciplinary approach with
optimized medical therapy, usually anti-TNF agents, associated with setons and additional surgical techniques is
currently the best strategy to aim fistula healing.

Methods:

A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted on the use of mesenchymal stem cells
(MSCs).

Results:

The use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has recently emerged as a promising new therapeutic strategy
for complex fistulas in CD patients. This review summarizes the evidence of the use of MSCs in complex CD
fistulas, by exploring in detail the types of cells that can be used and their modes of delivery. Additionally, the
results of the most recent phase III randomized trial with local MSCs injection are described, and future challenges
of this therapeutic option are discussed.

Conclusion:

The use of MSCs represents hope for better outcomes in patients with CD-related perianal fistulas.
More research in the field will help to position this specific therapy in treatment algorithms.