bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Animal models for inducing inflammatory bowel diseases: integrative review
Authors: Melo Nadja Maria da Costa , Almeida Marília Virgo Silva , Campos Daniel Melo de Oliveira , Oliveira Claudio Bruno Silva de , Oliveira Jonas Ivan Nobre
Published: March 2021

Objective: To identify and describe comparatively the chemical models of the induction of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) in rodents most used and that best mimic the pathogenesis in humans. Methods: Based on an integrative review in the MEDLINE and LILACS databases, it was investigated which experimental induction models were most cited in articles published from 2004 to 2020, with the descriptors "Colitis/CI", "Colitis model ulcerative" and "Intestinal inflammation model." All empirical articles that addressed one or more inflammation models in rats or mice were included. Results: 239 articles were identified; of these, only ten empirical articles were selected. The most used models were colitis induced by TNBS acid, DSS, and colitis induced by acetic acid (AA). Conclusion: It was possible to identify the most used models to promote the induction of intestinal inflammation in rats, and both models proved to be effective according to the limitations observed in the models described, suggesting the need for new works that use more well-defined protocols and that more fully represent the pathophysiological complexity of the disease.
Virtual reality in oral hygiene instruction: an innovative and effective method (Preprint)
Authors: Genaro Luis Eduardo , Marconato José Victor , Hanai Daniel , Gobbo Pawloski Carolina Luisa , Sidonko de Oliveira Capote Ticiana
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND

Currently, oral health issues have been increasingly addressed, virtual reality (VR), being used as an aid in the health area. However, there is little evidence of the use of VR in preventing oral health.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the effectiveness of VR in oral hygiene education.

METHODS

Three hundred students, aged 9 to 12 years old received instructions in oral hygiene by immersion in VR and they opined about the performed activies. Chi--square and Fisher's exact tests were applied, with a significance level of 5%.

RESULTS

The participants' perception of oral hygiene showed no statistically significant difference (p=0.550). There was an increase in the use of dental floss (p=<0.0001), in tongue brushing (p=<0.0001), and in tooth brushing (p=<0.0001). The drawings performed by the participants demonstrated drawings related to oral hygiene and the messages were positive regarding the project.

CONCLUSIONS

The use of VR in oral hygiene instructions was effective. Most participants increased the frequency of tooth and tonghe brushing, of the use of dental floss, and made drawings related to oral hygiene.
Ethical Applications of Artificial Intelligence: Evidence From Health Research on Veterans (Preprint)
Authors: Makridis Christos , Hurley Seth , Klote Mary , Alterovitz Gil
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND

Despite widespread agreement that artificial intelligence (AI) offers significant benefits for individuals and society at large, there are also serious challenges to overcome with respect to its governance. Recent policymaking has focused on establishing principles for the trustworthy use of AI. Adhering to these principles is especially important for ensuring that the development and application of AI raises economic and social welfare, including among vulnerable groups and veterans.

OBJECTIVE

We explore the newly developed principles around trustworthy AI and how they can be readily applied at scale to vulnerable groups that are potentially less likely to benefit from technological advances.

METHODS

Using the US Department of Veterans Affairs as a case study, we explore the principles of trustworthy AI that are of particular interest for vulnerable groups and veterans.

RESULTS

We focus on three principles: (1) designing, developing, acquiring, and using AI so that the benefits of its use significantly outweigh the risks and the risks are assessed and managed; (2) ensuring that the application of AI occurs in well-defined domains and is accurate, effective, and fit for the intended purposes; and (3) ensuring that the operations and outcomes of AI applications are sufficiently interpretable and understandable by all subject matter experts, users, and others.

CONCLUSIONS

These principles and applications apply more generally to vulnerable groups, and adherence to them can allow the VA and other organizations to continue modernizing their technology governance, leveraging the gains of AI while simultaneously managing its risks.
Building Primary Health Care Personnel’s Support for a Patient Portal While Alleviating eHealth-Related Stress: Survey Study (Preprint)
Authors: Hörhammer Iiris , Kujala Sari , Hilama Pirjo , Heponiemi Tarja
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND

Health care personnel’s (HCP) engagement in patient portal implementation is necessary in embedding the use of the portal in everyday practices of a health care organization. While portal implementation may raise personnel’s positive expectations of the benefits in patient care, it is often also stressful for them due to increased workloads and disruptions in clinical workflows. An understanding of social and technical factors that build personnel’s support for patient portal implementation and alleviate their eHealth-related stress is therefore needed to realize the full potential of portals.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to explore the influence of managerial implementation practices, information technology (IT) usability, and personnel’s eHealth competences on support for patient portal implementation and eHealth-related stress among primary HCP.

METHODS

The data were collected through a survey of 919 members at 2 health organizations in Finland. Linear and logistic regression models were fitted to study the associations between the variables.

RESULTS

Professionals’ eHealth competence (β=.15, P<.001), usability (β=.11, P<.001), and implementation practices (β=.07, P<.001) were positively associated with professionals’ support and negatively associated with professionals eHealth-related stress (β=−.07, P=.010; β=−.27, P<.001; and β=−.14, P<.001, respectively). Professionals’ support was associated with their promotion of the portal to the patients (odds ratio 1.22, 95% CI 1.07-1.40).

CONCLUSIONS

The adoption of appropriate implementation practices and the usability of the technology can build personnel’s support for a patient portal and alleviate their stress related to eHealth. Personnel’s support is manifested in their promotion of the portal to patients. Health care managers are encouraged to consider the usability of the technology and the good implementation practices, such as proper informing, engagement of the personnel in planning the services, and allocation of resources to improve eHealth competence, as prerequisites for meaningful and sustainable use of patient portals.
Role of Telemedicine in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials (Preprint)
Authors: Pang Lanlan , Liu Heng-Yu , Liu Zhidong , Tan Jingyu , Zhou Loungyuan , Qiu Yun , Lin Xiaoqing , He Jinshen , Li Xuehua , Lin Sinan , Ghosh Subrata , Mao Ren , Chen Minhu
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND

Telemedicine plays an important role in the management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is especially evident during the pandemic such as COVID-19. However, the exact effectiveness and efficiency of telemedicine in managing IBD is unclear.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to compare the impact of telemedicine on management of IBD patients with the standard care.

METHODS

We systematically searched the PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Scopus (search date April 22, 2020). Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing telemedicine with standard care in IBD patients were included, while conference abstracts, letters, reviews, laboratory studies, or case reports were excluded. The IBD-specific quality of life (QoL), disease activity and remission rate of IBD patients were assessed as primary outcomes, and the number of clinic visits per patient, patient satisfaction, psychological outcome, and medication adherence were regarded as secondary outcomes. The Review Manage 5.3 and Stata 15.1 were used for the data analysis.

RESULTS

17 RCTs (n=2571 participants) were included in this meta-analysis. The telemedicine group had higher IBD-specific QoL than the standard care group [standard mean difference (SMD) 0.18, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.01 to 0.34，P=0.03)]. Furthermore, the number of clinic visits per patient in the telemedicine group was significantly lower than that in the standard care group (SMD -0.71, 95%CI -1.07 to -0.36, P<0.0001). Subgroup analysis showed that adolescents had a significantly higher IBD-specific QoL in telemedicine group than that in standard care group (SMD 0.42, 95%CI 0.15 to 0.69, I2=0%, P=0.002), while there was no significant differences between two groups among adults. There were no significant differences in disease activity, remission rate, patient satisfaction, depression, self-efficacy, generic QoL, and medication adherence outcomes between telemedicine and standard care group.

CONCLUSIONS

Telemedicine intervention showed a promising role in improving IBD-specific QoL among adolescents and decreased the number of clinic visits of IBD patients. Further researches are warranted to identify the ideal group of IBD patients who could benefit from telemedicine most.
Correction: Opportunities and Challenges for Digital Social Prescribing in Mental Health: Questionnaire Study (Preprint)
Authors: Patel Shivani , Craigen Gerry , Pinto da Costa Mariana , Inkster Becky
Published: March 2021

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Correction: Association Between Institutional Social Media Involvement and Gastroenterology Divisional Rankings: Cohort Study (Preprint)
Authors: Chiang Austin Lee , Rabinowitz Loren Galler , Kumar Akhil , Chan Walter Wai-Yip
Published: March 2021

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Algunos pronunciamientos de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos referentes a la Convención Interamericana para Prevenir, Sancionar y Erradicar la Violencia contra la Mujer
Authors: Mora Bautista Maria Isabel
Published: March 2021

La Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos órgano jurisdiccional del Sistema Interamericano de Derechos Humanos condenó al Estado Peruano en 2006, en el fallo Castro Castro Vs. Perú, en razón al incumplimiento de la Convención Interamericana para Prevenir, Sancionar y Erradicar la Violencia contra la Mujer. Siendo este el primer caso contencioso que declara la trasgresión de la Convención Belém Do Pará.

Son conocidos los múltiples fallos que declaran la responsabilidad internacional de los Estados debido a la desatención de la Convención descrita, no obstante, ellos no son los únicos pronunciamientos emitidos por el Tribunal Interamericano referente a la Convención Belém Do Pará. Por lo tanto, el presente documento centrara su atención en las demás providencias emitidas por la Corte Interamericana relativas a la Convención Interamericana para Prevenir, Sancionar y Erradicar la Violencia contra la Mujer.
El crédito y la financiación para consumo en el derecho argentino: situación de los consumidores y perspectivas ante el actual proceso de codificación
Authors: Galván Ezequiel Rodrigo
Published: March 2021

Si bien con la presentación del proyecto S-2576/19 (2019) se propuso la sanción de una nueva Ley de Defensa del Consumidor, a partir del debate parlamentario, reingreso en el Congreso con redacciones sustancialmente idénticas, pero bajo la denominación de “código”. De este modo, se inició un proceso con miras a la codificación del derecho de los consumidores (actualmente en desarrollo), ante lo cual en el presente escrito se procede al análisis de la regulación propuesta del crédito y la financiación para consumo en estos proyectos por su actual condición de insumo principal.
¿Cómo se puede evaluar la acción de la Naciones Unidas después de 75 años de existencia?
Authors: Chemillier-Gendreau Monique
Published: March 2021

En el marco de la conmemoración de los 75 años de la existencia de las Naciones Unidas, la autora como jurista internacional hace un análisis crítico, sobre el aporte real de las Naciones Unidas.  Si bien se han permitido intercambios de opiniones entre todos los Estados Miembros, muchas Instituciones del sistema de las Naciones Unidas tratan de cierta manera de compensar los efectos negativos de las políticas económicas mundiales. De igual manera   temas como el mantenimiento de la paz, ha sido un fracaso. Los miembros permanentes del Consejo de seguridad han monopolizado el mecanismo para garantizar sus intereses nacionales. Las Naciones Unidas siguen siendo prescindibles impidiendo el pensamiento de otra organización del mundo más protectora de la seguridad de los pueblos.
Las respuestas judiciales a los femicidios
Authors: Heim Daniela
Published: March 2021

La autora hace una propuesta de los conceptos según la traducción legal femicidios/feminicidios, demostrando la escasez de su uso en la jurisprudencia, que da muestra muestra de la forma en que los derechos de las mujeres son puestos en juego dentro de un complejo sistema jurídico y judicial, en el que hay resistencia a la integración de conceptos y metodologías feministas del derecho. Incorporar la perspectiva de género en las decisiones judiciales, da una luz de esperanza sobre las potencialidades de este concepto en el transcurso de su integración a la jurisprudencia. El artículo plasma la investigación en curso sobre respuestas judiciales a los femicidios en Argentina, especialmente la provincia de Río Negro.
Diritto ad una vita libera e dignitosa e contrasto alla povertà. Basi costituzionali e recenti sviluppi normativi nell’ordinamento italiano
Authors: Casamassima Vincenzo
Published: March 2021

En el artículo se hace un extenso analisis sobre el princio ius existentiae, en el marco constitucional de Italia,  princio encaminado a la promoción del pleno desarrollo de la persona, y con ello el respeto a su dignidad en el marco juridico constitucional. El autor da un panorama del funcionamiento del sistema de bienestar italiano, en  especial lo que se refiere a los programas de lucha contra la pobreza. Pero en particular la influencia de la Reddito di cittadinanza, en su relación con el precepto de "condicionalidad", principio fundamental de funcionamiento en el contexto de las formas diseñadas para la reinserción laboral y / o la inclusión social.
Notas sobre obligaciones de medios y resultado a propósito de la responsabilidad médica en cirugías estéticas en Chile. Una visión doctrinaria y jurisprudencial desde una perspectiva del Derecho Civil y Derecho Penal
Authors: Inostroza Adasme Sonia
Published: March 2021

Las cirugías estéticas se han triplicado en los últimos diez años en Chile. Se considera que esta intervención médica es satisfactiva y no curativa, de ahí que se establecen diferencias jurídicas al momento de atribuir responsabilidades. La disyuntiva está en cómo determinar la conducta del facultativo ¿obligación de medios o resultado? Este trabajo analizará el dilema desde una perspectiva del derecho civil y derecho penal.
Los derechos humanos de los pueblos indígenas frente al desarrollo de la Amazonía brasileña en el siglo XXI
Authors: Correa de Almeida Marina
Published: March 2021

El objetivo de este artículo es visibilizar las principales causas y consecuencias de la reconfiguración del capitalismo en la Amazonía para la vida y los derechos de los pueblos indígenas, sobre todo teniendo en cuenta los procesos de urbanización social y territorial a que fueron sometidos en las últimas décadas. Para tanto, se realiza un abordaje espacio temporal desde una perspectiva multiescalar, que permite establecer la relación entre el modelo extractivista-exportador y los derechos humanos y, de esta forma, conocer las múltiples formas de captación y distribución social del excedente en la transformación espacial observada y, así, comprender y visibilizar los límites y posibilidades de la actuación estatal para la garantía de la continuidad cultural y sobrevivencia física de estos pueblos.
Flujo espiratorio en músicos de viento, aplicación al razonamiento de las distancias frente al COVID-19
Authors: Soto Soria Sergio , Rosello Castello Jaume , Valero García Ana , Caballero García Alberto , Córdova Martínez Alfredo
Published: March 2021

Los músicos que tocan instrumentos de viento necesitan una función pulmonar efectiva y una fuerza muscular espiratoria adecuada para generar sonido por la vibración de la columna de aire que hay en su interior. La medida de volúmenes y capacidades constituye un importante escalón en las pruebas de función pulmonar. El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar los flujos espiratorios en músicos de viento y valorar si con esos datos se puedan extraer conclusiones acerca de la distancia de seguridad que actualmente están recomendando las autoridades sanitarias para protección frente al COVID-19. El estudio se realizó en músicos de la banda municipal de Soria. En 27 músicos y 19 sujetos controles, de edades entre 19 y 29 años, se analizaron la capacidad vital forzada (CVF), el volumen espiratorio forzado en 1 segundo (FEV1), el flujo espiratorio máximo (PEF) y el índice de Tiffeneau (FEV1/CVF). Observamos que la CVF, el FEV1y el PEF valores menores en el grupo de los músicos. El índice de Tiffeneau (la relación FEV1/CVF), en ambos grupos se mantuvo dentro de los rangos fisiológicos de la normalidad, sin diferencias significativas. Creemos que en el caso de los músicos debería ser reconsiderada la distancia de seguridad establecida actualmente como prevención de contagio del COVID-19, puesto que los flujos espiratorios son menores. Además, se debe considerar el volumen de aire que se queda en los tubos del instrumento y que constituye el “espacio muerto”. Es decir, en el músico, además de ejercer menor presión para el flujo respiratorio, este se controla mucho más.
Editorial
Authors: Miller Chris
Published: March 2021

It should not be overlooked the impact of food on multiple pathways leading to and worsening psoriasis. We're beginning to gather evidence that a diet high in micronutrients, low in calories, protein adequate, gluten-free, plant-based whole food, and anti-inflammatory has healing powers for psoriasis. The suffering and stigma with psoriasis alone, not to mention the inflammation-related comorbidiities such as obesity, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome, and the toxic side effects of the lifelong medications make this treatment plan absolutely essential for those suffering with this codition.  Patients should be taught this option, given tips to make it work for them, and given the opportunity for a disease-free life.
Six Week Raw Vegan Nutrition Protocol Rapidly Reverses Lupus Nephritis: A Case Series
Authors: Goldner, MD Brooke
Published: March 2021

There is a strong body of evidence suggesting that plant-based diets are beneficial for reducing mortality and metabolic risk. Although less studied, plant-based diets may also have great potential for managing symptoms of autoimmune disease, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (sle). This case series details 2 patients with SLE-related nephritis: a 24-year-old female (Case 1) and a 41-year old-male (Case 2). Upon adopting a customized, raw, whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) eating regimen, high in leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and water, Case 1’s estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)—a measure of kidney function—increased from 14 to 27 ml/min in 6 weeks, and it was determined that she no longer needed dialysis or a kidney transplant. Her energy and joint pain levels also significantly improved. Similarly, Case 2’s symptoms resolved and laboratory tests were normalized on the diet. However, this patient experienced challenges with adhering to the diet, and it was clear that whenever he deviated from it, symptoms reappeared and eGFR worsened. Potential mechanisms underpinning this improvement include reduced inflammation, fueled by omega-3 intake, and improvements in oxidative stress, fueled by intake of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables. These 2 cases experienced significant improvements due to dietary changes alone, suggesting that researchers may consider a randomized trial of raw, WFPB diets as a means of managing SLE.
The Pursuit of Arete in Medicine and Health Care
Authors: Yiaslas Themis
Published: March 2021

The following reflective essay expounds on the need for a commitment to excellence in medicine and health care. The ancient Greeks' central ideal was arete, defined as excellence or virtue. Healthcare professionals driven to promote prevent and reverse disease, while respecting and enhancing the health of the whole person, are champions of arete in health care. The Byzantine hospital known as the Pantokrator Xenon, founded in 1136, is presented as an example of arete in health care. Lastly, the patient-provider relationship and compassionate, selfless love (agape) are described as the foundation of excellent health care.
Vegans Report Less Bothersome Sexual Symptoms in Perimenopause and Menopause
Authors: Radnitz Cynthia , Beezhold Bonnie , McGrath Robert , Todd Lauren
Published: March 2021

OBJECTIVES: To determine if diet choice (vegan vs. omnivore) and specific food consumption are associated with sexual menopausal symptoms and sexual behavior frequency.

STUDY DESIGN: In a cross-sectional design, women aged 45 to 80 completed an online survey.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The main outcome measure was the sexual symptoms subscale of the Menopause Quality of Life Questionnaire. Additionally, 2 sexual frequency variables (masturbation and intercourse) were based on responses to the Menopause Health Questionnaire.

RESULTS: Correlations performed on 277 omnivores and 195 vegans in peri- or postmenopause showed that meat, fish, poultry intakes and dairy intake were positively associated with sexual symptom scores while vegetable and high omega-3 plant food intakes were negatively associated with sexual symptom scores. For those with completedata (n= 429)—87 women in perimenopause and 342 in postmenopause—general linear modeling was conducted with age, exercise level, age at menopause, use of hormone replacement therapy, and presence of sex organs as covariates. ere was a significant main effect of diet, with vegans reporting less bothersome sexual symptoms than omnivores, and a significant interaction of diet and menopausal status, with the difference between vegans and omnivores greater in peri- than postmenopausal women. When specific food groups were entered into the second and third steps, vegetable intake and cruciferous vegetable consumption were associated with less severe sexual menopausal symptoms. Diet type was not significantly related to sexual behavior frequency.

CONCLUSIONS: Greater plant food and reduced animal food consumption is linked to less severe sexual changes in menopause.
An Exclusively Whole-Plant-Food Diet in the Improvement of Fuchs’ Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
Authors: Myers Toshia , Beauchesne Andrew R. , Goldhamer Alan C.
Published: March 2021

Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is a progressive disorder of the corneal endothelium characterized by endothelial cell functional abnormalities and loss of visual acuity. Chronic oxidative stress plays a key role in disease progression. We present the case of a 69-year-old woman with an 18-year history of FECD that improved after dietary intervention with an exclusively whole-plant-food diet free of added salt, oil, and sugar. An eye exam 1 month prior to dietary intervention indicated that her uncorrected visual acuity was 20/50 -1 OD and 20/100 OS. The exam also showed 3+ guttae OD and 4+ guttae OS and intraocular pressures of 23 OD and 16 OS by applanation. After approximately 30 days on an exclusively whole-plant-food diet, the patient reported improved vision. An eye exam indicated that her visual acuity was 20/40 without correction with only trace stromal thickening and no edema in both eyes. Intraocular pressures were 17 OD and 15 OS by applanation. This case suggests an exclusively whole-plant-food diet may be beneficial in the treatment of FECD.
A Conversational Literature Review: Is That Egg on Your Face, or Is the Yolk on You? An Email Trail of Trials
Authors: Williams Kim
Published: March 2021

We have grown to appreciate the diverse views of the cardiovascular (CV) nutrition community.  The robust discussions, energy behind initiatives and ability to formulate key publications to educate the CV community in a timely fashion over the past 4 years are unfathomable.  But occasionally, there is a significant amount of controversy, particularly when opinion collides with publications, and publications become divisive when some see merits where others see limitations.
Reversal of Gestational Diabetes with a Low-Fat, Wholefood Plant-Based Diet
Authors: Chuter Robyn
Published: March 2021

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a pathological disturbance in blood glucose regulation that is first detected during pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones, especially human placental lactogen, induce insulin resistance. a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet has been found to improve insulin sensitivity in prediabetes and type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Brooke was diagnosed with GDM despite having been on a 100% plantbased diet for 6 years prior to becoming pregnant; however, her diet was relatively high in fat. Within 10 days of reducing her fat intake to < 10% of daily energy, she achieved normal blood glucose readings.
Athlete brand image influence on the behavioral intentions of Generation Z
Authors: Shin Jin Ho , Lee Jeong Woo
Published: March 2021

We investigated the effect of athlete brand image (ABI) on Generation Z's behavioral intentions, when controlling for congruency of advertised products. We are the first to apply the relatively new concept of ABI to the intent of behavior in a specific consumer segment in an East Asian
context. Data from a survey of 563 Korean respondents were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results show that congruency acted as a mediator in the conceptual model. The findings also suggest that sportsmanship, role model, and relationship effort appeared to be the most important
attributes of ABI. Consequently, athletes and their agents should concentrate on specific attributes to develop stronger brand images. By better understanding the impact of ABI on Generation Z, marketers can effectively target this unique consumer base, which will enable the sustainable development
of the advertising market.
Nonsuicidal self-injury risk factors among adolescents in Japan: A population-based study
Authors: Hamada Shoko , Kaneko Hitoshi , Ogura Masayoshi , Sillanmäki Lauri , Sourander Andre
Published: March 2021

Few researchers have explored the prevalence and impact of risk factors of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in community-dwelling Japanese adolescents. We used a survey to assess NSSI-associated factors; somatic symptoms; and sleep, psychiatric, and eating problems in a sample of 1,840
Japanese 8th grade students. Associations were examined via logistic regression analyses. Among the students, 34.6% engaged in either self-hitting or self-cutting. A significant association was found between abdominal pain, sleep disturbance, conduct issues, and eating problems on one hand,
and self-hitting without self-cutting as well as self-cutting with or without self-hitting on the other. Emotional problems were associated with self-hitting, and headaches and peer relationship problems were associated with self-cutting. Participants who engaged in both self-cutting and self-hitting
reported more headaches and conduct problems than those who engaged only in self-cutting, suggesting a greater level of mental disturbance in these adolescents. These problems should be given serious attention by clinicians when evaluating adolescents regarding the presence of NSSI.
Nonlinear extension of the quantum dynamical semigroup
Authors: Rembieliński Jakub , Caban Paweł
Published: March 2021

In this paper we consider deterministic nonlinear time evolutions satisfying so called convex quasi-linearity condition. Such evolutions preserve the equivalence of ensembles and therefore are free from problems with signaling. We show that if family of linear non-trace-preserving maps satisfies the semigroup property then the generated family of convex quasi-linear operations also possesses the semigroup property. Next we generalize the Gorini-Kossakowski-Sudarshan-Lindblad type equation for the considered evolution. As examples we discuss the general qubit evolution in our model as well as an extension of the Jaynes-Cummings model. We apply our formalism to spin density matrix of a charged particle moving in the electromagnetic field as well as to flavor evolution of solar neutrinos.
Reforming Local Self-Government: The Experience of the Baltic States and its Significance for Russia
Authors: Shamakhov V. A. , Kuznetsov S. V. , Mezhevich N. M.
Published: March 2021

The article examines the experience of the Baltic States in reforming local self-government, the main  problems typical for particular level of governing. The article substantiates the usefulness and applicability of the experience of the Baltic States in reforming the Russian system of local government, and suggests ways to solve the main problem — the discrepancy between the authorities of local self-government bodies and their financial capabilities.
Communication Platforms for Cities: Critical Analysis of Management Technology
Authors: Baryshkin A. G. , Bykov I. A. , Ignatieva O. A. , Kondratenko K. S.
Published: March 2021

Development of digital technologies creates opportunities for the implementation of new forms and innovative methods into the state management system. For a long time, public administration specialists have discussed vividly the idea of an electronic state (e-government), as well as have de bated the advantages and disadvantages of specific digital technologies. Recently, urban communication platforms have become very popular, which indicates that the involvement of citizens into the public administration processes. In recent years, there has been a transition from a model of simple informing and providing public services with digital format to a model of active involvement of citizens through the so-called state platforms. The idea of “the state as a platform” involves the creation of digital platforms to attract business and civil society to receive services, organize discussions and votes on various issues, as well as exchange goods created by both state and non-state producers. The article provides an overview and analysis of existing urban communication platforms in Russia and abroad. To this end, the article used the method of comparative analysis of urban communication platforms based on the criterion of functional features. It was found that today in Russia there are four types of urban communication platforms, which differ in their goals and functionality. The article substantiates the following typology: (1) platforms (sections of sites, pages) of citizens’ appeals; (2) portals of urban (regional) problems; (3) portals for evaluating initiatives; (4) public participation portals / platforms. Communication platforms have been created in all constituent entities of the Russian Federation, but the level of citizen participation in their activities varies greatly. The article analyzes the obstacles to the development of urban communication platforms.
Behavioural Economics Contribution to the Entrepreneurship Theory and its Application in Entrepreneurship Policies
Authors: Dobryagina N. P.
Published: March 2021

Based on interdisciplinary research the paper proves that behavioural economics provides a significant contribution to the entrepreneurship theory and can increase the effect of policies focused on entrepreneurship motivation. The paper demonstrates that entrepreneurship is a phenomenon, which contradicts a number of neoclassical assumptions, while behavioural economics provides explanations of these deviations and embeds entrepreneurship into modified models. These new models take into account behavioural aspects of entrepreneur’s decision. The paper determines three main reasons of restrained effect of entrepreneurship policies, which are limited knowledge about existing entrepreneurship policies, underestimation of entrepreneurial sphere opportunities and importance of non-pecuniary factors in entrepreneurial decision, which are not taken into account in existing entrepreneurship determinants, used by policy makers. The paper suggests that behavioural economics approaches should be used in entrepreneurship policies as they help to deal with similar issues in other spheres.
Russian Nested Doll of Modern Global Problems
Authors: Shamakhov V. A.
Published: March 2021

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Peran Gatekeeper Portal Berita Biro Sulteng.Antaranews.Com Dalam Menyeleksi Pemberitaan Foto Jurnalistik
Authors: Faizal
Published: March 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui pengaruh ke tujuh unsur teori gatekeeper oleh Bittner pada peran gatekeeper portal Sulteng.antaranews.com dalam proses menyeleksi pemberitaan foto jurnalistik. Peran gatekeeper sebagai orang yang ikut menambah atau mengurangi, menyederhanakan, dan mengemas agar semua informasi yang disebarkan lebih mudah dipahami. Informan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 4 (empat) informan yang dipilih melalui purposive sampling. Tehnik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi dan wawancara mendalam. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis data kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa tujuh unsur teori gatekeeper oleh Bittner yaitu unsur keuntungan ekonomi menunjukan adanya pengaruh dalam mengambil keputusan pada penyeleksian pemberitaaan. Unsur kedua, pembatasan ilegal juga menunjukan bahwa peran gatekeeper sulteng.antaranews.com telah menerapkan kaidah jurnalistik dengan baik pada setiap foto dalam pemberitaan. Unsur ketiga, batas waktu menunjukan sulteng.antaranews.com sangat memprioritaskan kecepatan dalam pemberitaan, secepatcepatnya 30 menit setelah kejadian sudah harus diterbitkan. Unsur keempat, etika pribadi dan profesionalisme menunjukan kebijakan redaktur pelaksana melalui posisi gatekeeper masih sangat kuat didasari etika pribadi, sesuai minatnya terhadap suatu isu dalam sebuah pemberitaan foto jurnalistik. Unsur kelima, kompetisi menunjukan bahwa dalam pemberitaan foto sebagai penguat berita, sulteng.antaranews.com selalu berupayah meningkatkan kreatifitas dalam menghasilkan foto jurnalistik sehingga bisa berkompetisi dengan kompetitornya. Unsur keenam, nilai berita menunjukan pengambilan keputusan redaktur pelaksana melalui gatekeeper pada pemberitaan foto jurnalistik tergantung pada menarik atau tidaknya sebuah isu, serta kesesuaian antara kondisi, isu dan kejadian. Unsur ke tujuh, reaksi terhadap feedback tertunda dilakukan secara audience melalui portal, dengan menampilkan kolom komentar yang dapat selalu dipantau dari setiap kebijkan yang disajikan, terlebih khusus pemberitaan foto jurnalistik yang berupa visual. Unsur ini tidak memberikan pengaruh terhadap pertimbangan redaktur pelaksana dalam menyeleksi pemberitaan foto sebagai penguat berita.
ANALISIS PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN MAHASISWA DALAM MEMILIH PERGURUAN TINGGI SWASTA
Authors: Primadini Intan , Bangun Cendera Rizky Anugrah
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi keputusan mahasiswa dalam memilih Perguruan Tinggi Swasta (PTS) untuk melanjutkan pendidikannya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif yang bersifat eksplanatif. Teori yang digunakan adalah teori Consumer Behavior di mana pengambilan keputusan dipengaruhi oleh faktor internal dan faktor eksternal. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode survei melalui kuesioner. Populasi penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi UMN angkatan 2018. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada faktor internal, pilihan mahasiswa paling banyak ditentukan oleh tersedianya program studi yang mereka minati. Selain itu, nama besar Kompas Gramedia Group yang merupakan grup UMN menjadi alasan utama mahasiwa memilih UMN. Sementara dari faktor eksternal, adanya beasiswa membuat mahasiswa tertarik untuk menjadi mahasiswa UMN. Hasil lain, orang tua merupakan merupakan kelompok rujukan yang paling didengarkan oleh calon responden dalam memilih perguruan tinggi. Dan pameran pendidikan merupakan metode komunikasi pemasaran yang paling menentukan pilihan mereka dalam memilih UMN.
KONSTRUKSI MAKNA BUDAYA SIRI’
Authors: Rizaldi Muhammad Adhitya
Published: March 2021

Budaya dipahami sebagai proses yang mengkonstruksi kehidupan masyarakat. Sistem-sistem yang menghasilkan makna, kesadaran khususnya, akan menghadirkan berbagai image dari signifikansi budaya. Indonesia merupakan negara yang memiliki berbagai macam kebudayaan daerah yang seiring dengan kemajuan teknologi saat ini yang akan berpengaruh besar terhadap nilai – nilai kebudayaan yang dianut masyarakat baik perkotaan maupun pedesaan. Namun sebagai negara yang berkembang dan ingin maju maka bisa juga dapat melestarikan kebudayaan yang ada di indonesia melalui layar lebar seperti film, sehingga kebudayaan di indonesia ini dapat terjaga dengan sebaik mungkin. Seperti dalam film Uang Panai yang menceritakan budaya pernikahan pada masyarakat Sulawesi Selatan yang merupakan nilai- nilai yang tak lepas untuk dipertimbangkan dalam pernikahan seperti status sosial, ekonomi, dan nilai-nilai budaya dari masing-masing keluarga pria dan wanita. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami konstruksi makna Siri’ dalam film Uang Panai dengan menggunakan model semiotika Charles Sanders Pierce. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan riset deskriptif. Riset kualitatif bertujuan untuk menjelaskan fenomena dengan sedalam-dalamnya melalui pengumpulan data sedalam-dalamnya. Teknik analisis penelitian ini menggunakan analisis semiotika charles sanders pierce. Hasil penilitian menunjukkan bahwa makna budaya siri’ yang terdapat dalam film “Uang Panai’” berupa kode verbal, nonverbal, dan sudut pengambilan gambar. Kode verbal yakni linguis (bahasa), intonasi suara, dan kode nonverbal yakni body language (bahasa tubuh), dan ekspresi tokoh utama dalam film. Makna budaya siri’ dikonstruksi sebagai tanggung jawab individu dan sosial, motivasi, dan cinta.
PREFERENSI SISWA SMA SURABAYA DALAM PENCARIAN INFORMASI STUDI LANJUT PERGURUAN TINGGI
Authors: Intan Theresia , Revia Brigitta
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ingin mengetahui bagaimana preferensi Siswa SMA Surabaya dalam Pencarian Informasi Studi Lanjut Perguruan Tinggi. Pemilihan fokus penelitian mengenai siswa SMA di Surabaya dalam pencarian informasi studi lanjut perguruan tinggi. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian survey. Hasil penelitian ini, pada pencarian informasi menggunakan sumber personal, bahwa terkait topik kesesuaia njurusan yang akan dipilih Guru Bimbingan Konseling menjadi sumber informasi utama siswa SMA. Namun untuk penentuan Universitas mana yang akan dipilih, siswa SMA cenderung mencari informasi kepada orang tua. Pencarian informasi pada media publikasi yang berbeda-beda. Terlihat pada preferensi pilihan pertama pada kategori pilihan 1, media publikasi yang paling banyak digunakan adalah Instagram yang dimiliki oleh masing-masing perguruan tinggi. Kategori pilihan yang kedua, media publikasi yang paling banyak digunakan adalah facebook perguruan tinggi.
STUDI IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM CSR BANK INDONESIA PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGAH
Authors: Lestari Widya Sari
Published: March 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu : (1) untuk mengetahui perencanaan Program Sosial Bank Indonesia (PSBI) dibidang pendidikan dalam membantu sekolah SMK Negeri 1 Banawa Kab. Donggala; (2)untuk mengetahui implementasi Program Sosial Bank Indonesia (PSBI) dibidang pendidikan dalam membantu sekolah SMK Negeri 1 Banawa Kab. Donggala; (3) untuk mengetahui evaluasi Program Sosial Bank Indonesia (PSBI) dibidang pendidikan dalam membantu sekolah SMK Negeri 1 Banawa Kab. Donggala; (4) untuk mengetahui pelaporan Program Sosial Bank Indonesia (PSBI) dibidang pendidikan dalam membantu sekolah SMK Negeri 1 Banawa Kab. Donggala. Tipe Penelitian ini menggunakan tipe deskriptif kualitatif.Dasar riset penelitian ini adalah metode studi kasus.Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah 3 orang.Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kota Palu, yaitu bertempat di Kantor Perwakilan Bank Indonesia Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah. Data yang dikembangkan dalam penulisan ini, data Primer dan data sekunder. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan antara lain observasi dan wawancara mendalam. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Perencanaan dalam Program Sosial Bank Indonesia dimulai dengan kesadaran pentingnya tanggung jawab sosial perusahaan bahwa PSBI hadir sebagai bentuk tanggung jawab sosial Bank Indonesia dalam memecahkan masalah sosial yang ada di masyarakat dan mengindentifikasi aspek-aspek yang menjadi prioritas PSBI hal ini menjadi kerangka acuan Dalam penerapan program diawali dengan Permohonan bantuan dalam bentuk pengajuan proposal dari calon penerima bantuan yang ditujukan langsung ke BI Sulteng. Setelah itu, dilakukan verifikasi oleh pihak Bank Indonesia. mekanisme pelaksanaan PSBI dengan melakukan Sosialiasasi ke pemerintah daerah, kemudian melakukan kegiatan pelaksnaan yang terencana dan berdasarkan prosedur. Evaluasi dalam Program PSBI dilakukan pada saat selesainya suatu tahapan kegiatan, Kegiatan evaluasi dilakukan pada pihak kedua yaitu SMA 1 Banawa, khususnya pada program PSBI regular. Pelaporan dalam Program PSBI tidak bisa diakses oleh pihak eksternal, laporan kegiatan tersebut langsung diberikan oleh kantor pusat Bank Indonesia, untuk kemudian dilaporkan dalam bentuk laporan keuangan triwulan dan tahunan dalam bentuk beban umum dan lainnya.
PENGGUNAAN MEDIA YOUTUBE DAN SIKAP PENGGUNA MEDIA YOUTUBE
Authors: Fauzan Ahmad
Published: March 2021

Perkembangan teknologi saat ini telah membawa pengaruh besar dalam hal pemenuhan kebutuhan informasi bagi masyarakat. Generasi milenial saat ini tidak hanya dituntut untuk mengggunakan teknologi tetapi juga harus adaptif terhadap berbagai tren yang muncul terutama dalam memenuhi kebutuhan informasi. Youtube merupakan salah satu aplikasi media untuk memenuhi kebutuhan informasi di era modern saat ini. Seiring berkembangnya vlogger atau content creator di Indonesia, Semakin beragam dan berkembang industri video yang ada di youtube, menjadikan masyarakat khususnya generasi mileneal kini lebih selektif dalam memilih saluran-saluran yang ingin ditonton. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keterkaitan antara penggunaan media youtube dengan sikap pengguna terhadap media youtube dikalangan mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Tadulako. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian deskriptif dengan melukiskan variabel demi variabel. Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif tidak mencari atau menjelaskan hubungan, tidak menguji hipotesis atau membuat prediksi. Data diperoleh dari kuesioner, wawancara, dan studi kepustakaan. Hasil dari penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa content/isi yang terkandung pada media youtube dengan sikap pengguna terhadap media youtube dikalangan mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Tadulako, terjadi keterkaitan antara persepsi pengguna dengan daya tarik content/isi media youtube dan sikap pengguna terhadap media youtube. judul content pada media youtube dengan sikap pengguna terhadap media youtube dikalangan mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Tadulako, pada media youtube, terlihat sangat baik. Judul content pada media youtube dapat dilihat dari komposisi alur kalimatnya; penggunaan kata dan bahasa, ukuran huruf, penempatan kata; serta penggunaan gambar atau foto yang dominan pada content yang disajikan.
PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PLATFORM PARTAI POLITIK PADA PEMILIHAN UMUM 2019
Authors: Pasinringi Andi , Bahri Syamsul
Published: March 2021

Perhatian masyarakat terhadap partai politik menjadi bagian penting pasca reformasi, sehingga tidak sedikit peneliti menaruh perhatian lebih dalam melihat fenomena penting ini, namun efek langsung ke masyarakat atas platform partai politik terkadang terlupakan dan seakan menjadi fenomena penting yang terabaikan oleh kebanyakan peneliti termasuk dalam konteks Indonesia dewasa ini. Atas dasar itu penelitian ini dihadirkan bertujuan untuk memeriksa sejauh mana keberhasilan partai dalam sebuah proses komunikasi politik terhadap platform partai dengan melihat aspek kognitif atau pengetahuan masyarakat terhadap platform partai politik dan aspek konatif yaitu efek platform partai politik yang berpola dalam sikap masyarakat. Data yang disajikan merupakan hasil penelitian dengan mewawancarai informan yang dapat memberi informasi terkait objek yang akan diteliti dan terpercaya atas keterpahamannya pada masalah yang diangkat. Menganalisis dua aspek tersebut dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada aspek kognitif masyarakat terhadap platform partai politik sangatlah bervariasi dan cenderung tidak maksimal, sedangkan aspek konatif diketahui bahwa masyarakat menentukan sikapnya pada sebuah pilihan politik sangat dipengaruhi faktor figur melalui kedekatan emoasional, dimana platform Partai Politik tidak memberi efek yang besar terhadap sikap masyarakat dalam sebuah pilihan.
SELF DISCLOSURE PADA PASANGAN SUAMI ISTRI HASIL PERJODOHAN ETNIK BUGIS DI KOTA PALU
Authors: Samsinar  , Kaddi Sitti Murni
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini berupaya untuk mengungkap secara mendalam terkait pengalaman pernikahan pasangan suami istri hasil perjodohan Etnik Bugis yang dipersatukan dalam ikatan rumah tangga. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui self disclosure yang terjadi di dalam pernikahan pasangan suami istri hasil perjodohan Etnik Bugis tersebut dan untuk mengetahui hambatan apa saja yang dirasakan selama merealisasikan self disclosure. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara mendalam, observasi dan dokumentasi. Informan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah enam (6) orang yang terdiri dari tiga (3) pasang suami istri hasil perjodohan Etnik Bugis. Narasumber penelitian telah dipilih melalui teknik purposive sampling dengan mempertimbangkan beberapa syarat-syarat tertentu. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya perbedaan kondisi rumah tangga setiap pasangan meskipun latar belakang pernikahannya sama, yakni karena dijodohkan. Perbedaan ini terjadi karena self disclosure yang dilakukan oleh setiap individu juga berbeda satu sama lainnya. Pasangan pertama melakukan self disclosure dengan komunikasi non-verbal serta saling mendengarkan. Pasangan kedua melakukan self disclosure dengan cara mengendalikan temperamen dan berusaha saling bersikap terbuka. Pasangan ketiga melakukan self disclosure melalui diskusi. Adapun hambatan dalam self disclosure dapat dibagi menjadi dua yakni hambatan internal dan hambatan eksternal. Hambatan internal berupa sulitnya mengontrol emosi saat hendak menyampaikan perasaan, takut mengutarakan perasaan karena dicemaskan akan menimbulkan masalah baru dan khawatir akan mendapatkan respon yang tidak diinginkan. Adapun hambatan eksternal berupa kondisi pasangan yang tidak kondusif atau faktor perbedaan karakter, faktor pendidikan terakhir, faktor usia saat menikah dan faktor ekonomi. Melalui penelitian ini, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa self disclosure memiliki peran yang penting bagi keberlangsungan hubungan pernikahan yang dilatarbelakangi oleh perjodohan. Apabila self disclosure dilakukan secara intensif maka hubungan rumah tangga yang terbentuk ialah hubungan yang harmonis dan akrab.