bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cryptosporidium oocyst shedding in buffalo calves in Haryana: A case study
Authors: Swain Krutanjali , Routray Abhilash , Sahoo Saraswat , Ganguly Subha
Published: February 2018

Bovine cryptosporidiosisis primarily associated with neonatal diarrhoea with higher morbidity than mortality in young calves till they attain immunological maturity. The present investigation relates to a report on the shedding of Cryptosporidium oocyst in two buffalo calves of buffalo farm, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar from 1st days up to 3 month of age at 15 days interval using simple conventional microscopy. By using formol-ether concentration technique followed by modified Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) acid fast staining, Cryptosporidium oocysts were concentrated and identified. The Cryptosporidium oocysts appeared as reddish pink coloured bodies against a bluish/greenish coloured background at oil immersion using ZN staining kit. The maximum oocyst shedding was observed (2.3 oocyst / field) during 16 to 30 days of age. The oocyst shedding gradually decreased with increase in age afterwards clearly indicating the disease of young buffalo calves.
Detection of mammalian-like group a rotavirus in diarrhoeic poultry using RNA-PAGE In Kerala, India
Authors: Balan Rinsha , Mini M. , Priya P. M. , Joseph Siju , Sankar Surya
Published: February 2018

The present work was conducted to determine the prevalence of rotavirus infection among poultry birds having diarrhoea. A total of 143 faecal samples were collected from different parts of Kerala and screened for the presence of rotavirus using RNA polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (RNA-PAGE). Out of 143 samples, 5 (3.49%) were found to be positive in RNA PAGE with a migration pattern 4:2:3:2 of a mammalian-like electropherogroup A rotavirus. The study records the first evidence of rota virus detection from avian species in Kerala.
Genetic variability in exon 5 region of GH1 gene and its effect on milk production and milk composition traits in Karan Fries cattle
Authors: Kour Aneet , Chakravarty A. K. , Karuthadurai T. , Rana Ekta , Raina Varinder
Published: February 2018

The study was conducted to identify the genetic variability in exon 5 region of GH1 gene and quantify its effect on production performance in Karan Fries cattle.PCR-RFLP method using Alu I restriction endonuclease was used for identification of genotypes. LL and LVgenotypes with frequencies as 0.46 and 0.54 and the frequency of L allele as 0.73 were found. Season of calving was only found significant (p £0.05) for fat yield of TD3, TD6 and TD10. The effect of SNP of GH1 gene (exon 5) increased the overall test day milk yield, fat yield and SNF yield by 1.05 kg, 43.2 gm and 103 gm.High correlations were obtained from TD3 onwards between test day traits and lactation milk yield indicating that selection based on identified SNP in TD3 increased test day milk yield, fat yield and SNF yield by 2.5229 kg, 62.9 gm and 215.9 gm, respectively.
Effects of palm kernel shell ash as organic mineral supplement on performance of broiler chicks
Authors: Ohanaka A. U.C. , Okoro V. M.O. , Etuk I. F. , Unamba-Oparah I. C. , Okoli I. C.
Published: February 2018

Evaluation of palm kernel shell ash (PKSA) as organic mineral supplement on broiler chicks performance was conducted. Ninety six Arbor Acre day old chicks were randomly assigned in 3 replicates of eight birds per replicate to four experimental diets containing graded levels of PKSA at 0, 5,10 and 15kg/ton of feed labeled T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively. At 1st week of life, the chicks were assessed for growth performance, digestive tract development, histology and digesta pH. The growth performance of the chicks were affected (P less than 0.05) by the supplementation on treatment groups in all parameters except the FCR. The digestive tract development shown by percentage crop weight, proventriculus weight, liver weight and large intestinal weights were significantly affected. The histological analysis of the villi shows that birds consuming T1 and T3 diets were more developed (p less than 0.05) than those consuming T2 and T4 diets. The pH of the digesta contents in the GIT of the various segments showed that PKSA supplementation affected (P less than 0.05) them except those in the proventriculus and large intestine.The quadratic function showed that only pH of digesta in crop and small intestine were positively influenced (P less than 0.05) among the significant parameters by optimum inclusion levels of 25% and 17.5% PKSA respectively. Therefore, PKSA could be used favorably in broiler chicks production at levels of up to 10%.
An Examination of Feedback Seeking in Individuals With Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or No History of Mental Disorder Using a Daily Diary Method
Authors: Wilson Gillian A. , Koerner Naomi , Antony Martin M.
Published: February 2018

This study examined excessive reassurance seeking (or positive feedback seeking; PFS) and negative feedback seeking (NFS) in individuals with social anxiety disorder (SAD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), or no history of mental health difficulties. A 2-week daily diary method was used to examine potential group differences in the frequency, topics, and targets of PFS and NFS. The SAD and GAD groups reported significantly higher feedback seeking (FS) than the healthy group on self-report questionnaires. The most common targets of FS in each group were other people (e.g., romantic partner, family members). According to diary data, there were no significant group differences in the frequency of PFS, NFS, overall FS, or overall FS adjusted for self-reported compliance with diary completion (after applying Bonferroni correction). There were also no significant group differences in FS topics according to diary data. Future research directions and potential implications of these findings are discussed.
Is It Possible to Enhance Intensity in Guided Imagery Exercises? An Experimental Study
Authors: Seebauer Laura Elise , Naumann Eva , Jacobs Anneke , Thier Myriam , Jacob Gitta A.
Published: February 2018

Objective:

Guided imagery exercises can have a powerful impact on distressing mental images. Clinically, it is usually recommended to experience these exercises as intensely as possible. However, patients sometimes object to the related instructions. In this study, we tested whether typical clinical instructions aiming at increasing intensity led to a stronger effect of the exercise.

Methods:

Sixty-four healthy participants watched a trauma movie clip. Then they were pseudo-randomized into one of two strategies (intense, less intense) or a waiting control condition. Dependent variables were self-reported emotional intensity and psychophysiology measures.

Results:

Participants in the intense ImRS strategy did not experience the exercise as more intense than those in the less intense ImRS strategy on any outcome measure. Both ImRS strategies showed increased sympathetic activation compared to a decrease of activation in the waiting control group.

Conclusions:

Our results suggest that emotional intensity in guided imagery exercises may not depend very much on the therapist’s instructions.
Karakteristik Parkir Pada Beberapa Jenis Pusat Kegiatan di Jember
Authors: Herdianto Iwan , Hayati Nunung Nuring , Hasanuddin Akhmad
Published: February 2018

Jember merupakan kabupaten yang saat ini mulai berkembang seperti kabupaten lainnya. Akibatnya akan banyak bangunan baru yang akan dibangun untuk memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat. Sedangkan pada bangunan harus merencanakan lahan parkir yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan parkir. Untuk mengetahui kebutuhan lahan parkir maka perlu diketahui karakteristik parkir di Jember. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini akan memperkirakan karakteristik parkir di Jember. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mempermudah menentukan kebutuhan lahan parkir dibeberapa jenis pusat kegiatan di Jember. Metode pada penelitian ini yaitu observasi untuk mendapatkan data volume parkir dan analisis dilakukan dengan mengacu pada peraturan dinas perhubungan darat. Dari hasil analisa didapatkan karakteristik parkir untuk hotel sebesar 47% kendaraan roda dua dan 53% kendaraan roda empat, sekolah sebesar 54% kendaraan roda dua dan 46% kendaraan roda empat, rumah sakit sebesar 35% kendaraan roda dua dan 65% kendaraan roda empat, dan untuk pusat perdagangan sebesar 28% kendaraan roda dua dan 72% kendaraan roda empat.
Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul, Federação das Indústrias de Mato Grosso do Sul: políticas de educação técnica profissional
Authors: Carmo Jefferson Carriello do
Published: February 2018

O estudo está centrado no contexto das transformações do sistema de produção capitalista a partir do final do Século XX e suas implicações nas políticas de educação profissional, por meio das ações da Federação das Indústrias em Mato Grosso do Sul e do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. O percurso metodológico da análise constitui na pesquisa bibliográfica, documental de cunho analítico, descritivo e interpretativo do tema.
Racial/Ethnic Variation in the Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Insurance Coverage and Access Among Young Adults
Authors: VanGarde Aurora , Yoon Jangho , Luck Jeff , Mendez-Luck Carolyn A.
Published: February 2018

Objectives. To examine the impact of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) 2010 parental insurance coverage extension to young adults aged 19 to 25 years on health insurance coverage and access to care, including racial/ethnic disparities.

Methods. We pooled data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System for the periods 2007 to 2009 and 2011 to 2013 (n = 402 777). We constructed quasiexperimental difference-in-differences models in which adults aged 26 to 35 years served as a control group. Multivariable statistical models controlled for covariates guided by the Andersen model for health care utilization.

Results. On average, insurance rates among young adults increased 6.12 percentage points after ACA implementation (P < .001). All racial/ethnic groups experienced increases in coverage. However, the impact varied by race/ethnicity and was largest for Whites. Young adults had a 2.61 percentage point (P < .001) decrease in experiencing barriers to health care because of cost issues after the ACA, with variation by race/ethnicity.

Conclusions. The ACA’s expansion had a significant positive effect for young adults acquiring health insurance and reducing cost-related barriers to accessing health care. However, racial/ethnic disparities in coverage and access persist.

Public Health Implications. Policies not dependent on parental insurance could further increase access and reduce disparities.
State Law Approaches to Facility Regulation of Abortion and Other Office Interventions
Authors: Jones Bonnie S. , Daniel Sara , Cloud Lindsay K.
Published: February 2018

Objectives. To compare the prevalence and characteristics of facility laws governing abortion provision specifically (targeted regulation of abortion providers [TRAP] laws); office-based surgeries, procedures, sedation or anesthesia (office interventions) generally (OBS laws); and other procedures specifically.

Methods. We conducted cross-sectional legal assessments of state facility laws for office interventions in effect as of August 1, 2016. We coded characteristics for each law and compared characteristics across categories of laws.

Results. TRAP laws (n = 55; in 34 states) were more prevalent than OBS laws (n = 25; in 25 states) or laws targeting other procedures (n = 1; in 1 state). TRAP laws often regulated facilities that would not be regulated under OBS laws (e.g., all TRAP laws, but only 2 OBS laws, applied regardless of sedation or anesthesia used). TRAP laws imposed more numerous and more stringent requirements than OBS laws.

Conclusions. Many states regulate abortion-providing facilities differently, and more stringently, than facilities providing other office interventions. The Supreme Court’s 2016 decision in Whole Woman’s Health v Hellerstedt casts doubt on the legitimacy of that differential treatment.
ESPECTROSCOPÍA Y REACTIVIDAD DE METALES DE TRANSICIÓN. MÓDULOS INTERACTIVOS DE APRENDIZAJE PARA PC (E-LEARNING) Y DISPOSITIVOS MÓVILES (M-LEARNING)
Authors: Pérez Vicente Carlos , Benítez de la Torre Almudena , Sánchez Granados Luis , Cruz Yusta Manuel , Pavlovic Milicevic Ivana , De Miguel Rojas Gustavo , Camacho Delgado Luis , Madueño Jiménez Rafael , Blázquez Ruiz Manuel
Published: February 2018

Se han desarrollado herramientas de aprendizaje autónomo en el campo de la Química, teniendo como temática la espectroscopia y complejos de los metales de transición. Los módulos de aprendizaje que se han desarrollado son de carácter auto-explicativo e interactivo para potenciar el aprendizaje autónomo del alumno, aunque tutelados por el profesor. También son de interés por su potencial aplicación en las modalidades de enseñanza virtual y semipresencial. Los módulos se han desarrollado para ser ejecutados tanto para ordenadores (e-Learning) como para dispositivos móviles (m-Learning), permitiendo trabajar no solo "on-line" sino también "off-line". Es decir, que las aplicaciones puedan ser descargadas e instaladas en los dispositivos fijos y/o móviles para su uso sin conexión a internet.
Application Rate Influences the Soil and Water Conservation Effectiveness of Mulching with Chipped Branches
Authors: Pan Daili , Zhao Xining , Gao Xiaodong , Song Yaqian , Dyck Miles , Wu Pute , Li Yinjuan , Ma Longshuai
Published: February 2018

Core Ideas

Soil and water conservation effectiveness of chipped branches mulching was tested.

Two simulated rainfall events were applied in the experimental condition.

High application rates may not always be ecologically and economically favorable.

Mulching with chipped, pruned branches (MB) is an effective land management practice to reduce surface runoff and to control soil water erosion. The use of MB has extra advantages such as material availability and a low cost compared with other mulching materials, especially in orchards. To evaluate the impacts of application rates on the ecological and economical effectiveness of MB, a plot‐scale soil bin experiment was conducted under two representative rainfall regimes. Five treatments were tested: clear cultivation (CC, bare soil without mulching) and four MB application rates of 0.37, 0.74, 1.11, and 1.48 kg m–2. The application of MB reduced runoff generation by 15.5 to 78.6% and sediment yield by 40.7 to 98.6% compared to CC. From an ecological view, the soil and water conservation performance of MB generally decreased with increasing rainfall intensity and application rate with an exception of 1.48 kg m–2 under the heavy rainfall. Different mechanisms, such as soil surface coverage, rainfall interception by mulching, soil permeability, stability of mulching materials, and rill initiation simultaneously affected the effectiveness of MB. From an economical view, this relationship was more complex. The present study confirmed the necessity of determining the proper mulching application rate in the context of site‐specific soil, vegetation, and climatic conditions as well as local social status.
“Turquoise negotiations” – their features & case study
Authors: Kozina Andrzej , Pieczonka Agnieszka
Published: February 2018

The paper aims at characterizing specific type of negotiations, i.e., the ones conducted within a turquoise organization, which is a new, specific model of the functioning of modern institutions. Firstly, an organization of this type was described as both negotiations environment and party. Secondly, the features of turquoise negotiations were discussed in the frame of their different interpretations, i.e., as a process, a method of conflict resolution and reaching agreement, interdependence of the parties, and processes of decision making, communication, mutual exchange and value creation. Thirdly, a case study was presented concerning sales negotiation of turquoise nature within a company from IT sector. The summary comprises a synthesis of the features of turquoise negotiations and indicates the directions of further research.
The effect of controlled pressure adjustment in an urban water distribution system on household demand
Authors: Meyer Niel , Jacobs Heinz Erasmus , Westman Trevor , McKenzie Ronnie
Published: February 2018

The effect of pressure adjustments on individual consumer water demand is presented in this paper. The study involved collecting and analysing data from two sites in an operational water reticulation system in South Africa. Pressures and flow rates were monitored at a few strategic locations and at 44 individual homes during a series of controlled pressure adjustments. A total of 25 weeks' data, recorded at 15-minute intervals, were analysed. The two systems were subjected to 11 pressure adjustments, lasting 2 weeks each. Results showed a positive relationship between the average pressure change and median consumer demand, where reduced pressure led to reduced consumer demand. The linear model suggested a relationship of ΔQ ≈ 0.5ΔP between the change in average pressure and the change in median consumer demand, at a consumer connection. However, notable variation from one consumer to the next was apparent. Based on night flow analysis, the on-site leakage on consumer properties (downstream of the consumer meter) represented about 25% of the total metered demand of the study sample. The field tests also confirmed that there are practical limits to the level of pressure reduction that can be attained, beyond which the consumers become unsatisfied with the pressure.
Evaluation of the BMA probabilistic inflow forecasts using TIGGE numeric precipitation predictions based on artificial neural network
Authors: Zhong Yixuan , Guo Shenglian , Ba Huanhuan , Xiong Feng , Chang Fi-John , Lin Kairong
Published: February 2018

Reservoir inflow forecasting is a crucial task for reservoir management. Without considering precipitation predictions, the lead time for inflow is subject to the concentration time of precipitation in the basin. With the development of numeric weather prediction (NWP) techniques, it is possible to forecast inflows with long lead times. Since larger uncertainty usually occurs during the forecasting process, much attention has been paid to probabilistic forecasts, which uses a probabilistic distribution function instead of a deterministic value to predict the future status. In this study, we aim at establishing a probabilistic inflow forecasting scheme in the Danjiangkou reservoir basin based on NWP data retrieved from the Interactive Grand Global Ensemble (TIGGE) database by using the Bayesian model averaging (BMA) method, and evaluating the skills of the probabilistic inflow forecasts. An artificial neural network (ANN) is used to implement hydrologic modelling. Results show that the corrected TIGGE NWP data can be applied sufficiently to inflow forecasting at 1–3 d lead times. Despite the fact that the raw ensemble inflow forecasts are unreliable, the BMA probabilistic inflow forecasts perform much better than the raw ensemble forecasts in terms of probabilistic style and deterministic style, indicating the established scheme can offer a useful approach to probabilistic inflow forecasting.
DÁDIVA E ANTIPROFISSIONALIZAÇÃO NA PROTEÇÃO A ANIMAIS DE RUA
Authors: Osório Andrea Barbosa
Published: February 2018

O artigo parte de uma pesquisa com protetores de animais de rua, seguidos através de plataformas de redes sociais on-line e entrevistas face-a-face, para discutir as formas de financiamento das atividades protetivas. A formação de redes de apoio mútuo, que financiam parte das atividades, envolve tanto apoiadores on-line quanto parte da indústria pet, incluindo-se aí clínicas veterinárias, além de algumas municipalidades. Sugere-se que, a despeito de operarem num universo capitalista, os protetores desenvolvem relações características do regime da dádiva, o que contribui para sua recusa em ver a proteção como uma atividade profissional, mas que deve permanecer no âmbito do voluntariado.
TRANSGRESSÕES DE GÊNERO: A APLICABILIDADE DA LEI MARIA DA PENHA E AS DEMANDAS DE MULHERES TRAVESTIS E TRANSEXUAIS
Authors: Moraes Lucas , Osterne Maria do Socorro
Published: February 2018

A lei nº 11.340/2006, conhecida como Lei Maria da Penha, criminaliza diversas formas de violência contra a mulher, desde a agressão física até a violência simbólica. Porém, casos de violência envolvendo travestis e transexuais são julgados fora do âmbito desta Lei. Após ser sancionada pela gestão presidencial de Lula, em 2006, a pressão do movimento transfeminista, em diálogo com o movimento feminista brasileiro, deixou transparecer o descaso com que são tratadas as mulheres trans e travestis ao procurarem delegacias e equipamentos amparados pela Lei Maria da Penha. No governo da presidenta Dilma surgiram muitos questionamentos quanto a amplitude desta Lei. A alteração do texto original com a inclusão dessa população foi proposta pela deputada Jandira Feghalli (PCdoB/RJ) e se constitui em um questionamento jurídico sobre a concepção de gênero que está sendo legitimada pelo Estado. Patriarcado e gênero são conceitos que nos ajudam a entender esse processo político que se desenrola e evidencia o caráter do Estado como instância naturalizadora e oficializadora de constructos sociais. Esse estudo teve como metodologia pesquisa bibliográfica em produções sobre gênero e transsexualidade, assim como em outras fontes oficiais como a Lei Maria da Penha e arquivos da Secretaria Especial para Mulheres do governo Lula a Dilma, bem como a pesquisa virtual sobre notícias de violência contra mulheres travestis e transexuais. Os apontamentos feitos na discussão do presente estudo trazem importantes reflexões sobre o Estado e a sua definição fixa do que é ser mulher e os desdobramentos dessa concepção para o amparo da população transgênero em situação de violência.
Preparation, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Schiff Base of (E) - N - (4-(Thiophen-2-ylmethyleneamino) Phenylsulfonyl) Acetamide Metal Complexes
Authors: Abu-Khadra Ahmad S. , Afify Ahmed S. , Mohamed Amr , Farag Rabie S. , Aboul-Enein Hassan Y.
Published: February 2018

Aim:

Metal complexes of (E)-N-(4-(thiophen-2-ylmethyleneamino) phenylsulfonyl) acetamide (S.TH) Schiff bases derived from sulfacetamide (N-[4-(amino-phenyl) sulfonil] acetamide) and 2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde were synthesized and characterized.

Methods and Results:

The synthesized compositions have been characterized using different physico-chemical techniques. The investigation included elemental analysis, melting point measurements, proton NMR, UV spectroscopy, FT-IR, magnetic susceptibility, conductance measurements, mass spectral analysis, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) for determining the concentrations of metal ions. The measured values for molar conductance indicated that the majority of the prepared complexes were nonelectrolytes. The biological activity of the prepared compositions has been investigated.

Conclusion:

Spectroscopic studies suggested that most of the complexes were coordinated in a regular octahedral arrangement where S.TH ligand and the central metal atom were coordinated through two N amino azomethine groups (−HC=N−) and two sulfur atoms of S thiophene rings in 2L:1M molar ratio. Complexes have shown a promising activity upon screening for the antibacterial characteristics, and antifungal (Aspergillus fumigatesandCandida albicans)
New method for dynamic tribological test of engineering polymers
Authors: Sarankó Ádám , Keresztes Róbert , Kalácska Gábor
Published: February 2018

In this article, tribological tests of Polyamide 6 (PA 6), Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW PE) and Polyoxymethylene copolymer (POM C) by a new testing method is introduced. The tribometer used in the test is capable for pin-on-disc measuring within all possible layout known in tribology practice, otherwise can be modified into special model of fatigue sliding test. The pin was a specimen made from examined materials, always in contact with a rotating metal disc under a normal load, which is usually static. However, since vibration exists in every practical scene as an important phenomenon, for instance in turning process, we added vibration load into the test. The supplement load is generated by a special-designed vibrating machine. Then properties of examined materials can be studied more profoundly under vibration load. As a result, different value of friction coefficient in static and vibration load have been discovered and taken into comparison.
Szennyezőanyagok rediffúziójának laboratóriumi vizsgálata DKS-permeabiméterrel
Authors: Székely István , Kovács Virág , Madarász Tamás
Published: February 2018

A világ számos helyén és hazánkban is gyakori problémának számít, hogy a heterogén felépítésű felszín alatti rendszereket érintő szénhidrogén-szennyezések akár több évtizeden át is fennállhatnak. A kármentesítési eljárások során csak a porózus rétegek megtisztítása lehetséges, így a későbbiekben a vízzáró rétegekben visszamaradó szennyezés a koncentráció-gradiens megfordulásának hatására visszadiffundál a már megtisztított rétegekbe. Ezt a folyamatot rediffúziónak nevezzük, és eredményeként a kármentesítésen átesett rétegekben idővel újra megjelenik a korábbi szennyezés. Annak érdekében, hogy a folyamat végbemenetelét és a befolyásoló paraméterek szerepét jobban megértsük, a Miskolci Egyetem Műszaki Földtudományi Kar laboratóriumában több méréssorozat is kivitelezésre került egy, a rediffúzió modellezésére átalakított laboreszközzel, a DKS-permeabiméterrel. A kísérletek során a DKS-permeabiméterbe mesterségesen elszennyezett talajminták kerültek beépítésre, melyből a rediffúzió révén kioldódó szennyezőanyag-koncentrációkat spektrofotometriás mérésekkel követtük nyomon.
„Hulladékból Energia” Kutatások a ME Nyersanyagelőkészítési és Környezeti Eljárástechnikai Intézetében
Authors: Bokányi Ljudmilla , Csőke Barnabás , Gombkötő Imre , Nagy Sándor , Pintér-Móricz Ákos
Published: February 2018

A „hulladékból energia” kutatások és megvalósítások fontosságát a mai modern, körforgásos gazdaság megteremtésére törekvő társadalmakban nehéz túlbecsülni. A Miskolci Egyetem Nyersanyagelőkészítési és Környezeti Eljárástechnikai Intézetben ilyen irányú kutatások már közel két évtizede folynak több irányban. A tanulmány e témakörben végzett kutatásokról, valamint azok eredményeiről számol be: másodlagos tüzelőanyag előállítása települési szilárd hulladékokból, hulladékok biogázosítása, biomassza brikettálása, valamint folyékony üzemanyagok előállítása.
Pediatric Web-Based Chat Services for Caregivers of Children: Descriptive Study (Preprint)
Authors: Kaskinen Anu , Ayeboa-Sallah Benjamin , Teivaanmäki Tiina , Wärnhjelm Elina , Korhonen Liisa , Helve Otto
Published: February 2018

BACKGROUND

Pediatric physician-led Web-based chat services offer a novel, low-threshold communication channel between caregivers and physicians.

OBJECTIVE

Our aim was to describe chat conversations between caregivers and physicians in a Web-based chat service to determine the factors that should be considered when planning a similar chat service. We also aimed to evaluate whether caregivers considered the consultations helpful, whether physicians considered they could answer caregivers’ questions, and whether further face-to-face medical contact was needed.

METHODS

In September 2015, a private medical center for children in the greater Helsinki area initiated a Web-based chat service, accessible via any device with an internet connection, open from 9 am to 9 pm local time. Four residents in pediatrics, who had performed at least 60% of their 6-year residency program, served as the physicians responsible for chat consultations with caregivers of children. Between October 2015 and March 2016, 343 consecutive consultations were immediately evaluated by a chat physician. On average, caregivers were followed up by email questionnaire 7-14 days later, which 98 caregivers answered a median of 11 (interquartile range, IQR, 7-20) days later.

RESULTS

The age of the children whose caregivers contacted the chat service was a median of 2.1 (IQR 0.83-4.69) years, and 29.8% (102/342) of the children were less than 1 year old. The majority (119/343, 34.7%) of the chat conversations took place from 9 am to noon, and infections were the most common concern in over half of cases (189/343, 55.1%). Chat physicians recommended a face-to-face appointment with a physician for that same day in 13.7% (47/343) of the cases. A face-to-face exam was recommended for that same day more often if the chat concerned infection (36/189, 19.0% cases) compared with other reasons (11/154, 7.1%, cases; P=.001). Physicians felt capable of answering caregivers’ questions in 72.6% (249/343) of the cases, whereas 93% (91/98) of caregivers considered physicians’ answers helpful. Whether caregivers had to take their children to see a physician that same day or whether caregivers’ main concern was infection was not found to be associated with whether caregivers considered physicians’ answers helpful or not. However, physicians felt more capable of answering caregivers’ questions when the main concern was infection.

CONCLUSIONS

Parental consultations via Web-based chat service often take place before noon and focus on infection-related issues as well as on the health and illness of very young children. These factors should be considered when planning or setting up such a service. Based on the high satisfaction with the chat service by both physicians and caregivers, Web-based chat services may be a useful way to help caregivers with concerns about their child’s health or illness.
KEDUDUKAN PRA PERADILAN DALAM SISTEM HUKUM PIDANA DI INDONESIA
Authors: Muntaha M
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACTLaw in reality nowadays has become a commodity of law enforcers. Law is not only used as a means to strengthen its power, but also has been used to benefit from with an argument for the sake of upholding the law. This has been obvious in some cases, particularly with regard to the use of pretrial, where the proposed pretrial substance has far refracted from legislation in force. This situation needs to be placed proportionally in accordance with the applicable statutory provisions, in this case Law No. 8 of 19811 in the book of law on Criminal Procedure (Criminal Procedure Code). This law should be used a  formal basis. ABSTRAKHukum dalam realitasnya dewasa ini sudah menjadi komoditas dari penegak hukum, tidak hanya dipergunakan sebagai sarana untuk mengokohkan kekuasaannya, melainkan juga telah dipergunakan untuk mencari keuntungan dari hukum dengan dalil demi penegakan hukum. Hal ini terlihat dari beberapa kasus, terutama yang berkaitan dengan penggunaan praperadilan, di mana yang menjadi substansi pengajuan praperadilan telah jauh membias dari ketentuan peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku. Keadaan ini perlu didudukkan secara proporsional sesuai dengan ketentuan perundang-undangan yang berlaku, dalam hal ini Undang-Undang Nomor 8 Tahun 1981 tentang Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Acara Pidana (KUHAP) sebagai dasar formal berperkara di depan pengadilan.
THE IMPACTS OF UNCLEAR LAW AND BORDER ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: THE CASE OF THE MANGGARAI TIMUR AND NGADA REGENCIES OF FLORES, INDONESIA
Authors: Andjarwati Any , Yurista Ananda Prima , Muhammadin Fajri Matahati
Published: February 2018

AbstractThe land of Manggarai Timur and Ngada in Flores, Indonesia, is facing complexities in the agrarian sector. There is an overlap of laws on land tenure in the border area between the regencies based on the Regional Spatial Plans of both Manggarai Timur and Ngadha regencies. Not only that this creates horizontal conflicts between the peoples, but the overlap of mining policies also affects the environment. This research investigates the problems and discovers that the complexity can only be untangled by creating a ‘Strategic Area’ which can be implemented with a reconstruction of the current system of spatial planning law. IntisariTanah Manggarai Timur dan Ngada di Flores, Indonesia, menghadapi kompleksitas serius di sektor agraris. Ada tumpang tindih hukum tentang kepemilikan lahan di daerah perbatasan antar kabupaten berdasarkan Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah Kabupaten Manggarai Timur dan Ngadha. Hal ini menyebabkan konflik horizontal antara masyarakat. Selain itu, tumpang tindih kebijakan terkait pertambangan juga mempengaruhi lingkungan. Penelitian ini menyelidiki masalah dan menemukan bahwa kompleksitasnya hanya dapat dilepaskan dengan menciptakan 'Kawasan Strategis' yang hanya dapat diimplementasikan dengan adanya rekonstruksi terhadap sistem hukum penataan ruang saat ini.
PELARANGAN RIBA DAN PENERAPAN PRINSIP SYARIAH DALAM SISTEM HUKUM PERBANKAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Umam Khotibul
Published: February 2018

AbstractThere were two perspectives regarding bank interest and usury, i.e. the perspective of interest and usury was the same thing and the other, they were a different thing, that implied to permitted bank interest in banking transactions. Indonesia throughout fatwa issued by The Indonesian Council of Ulama belongs to a group who has an opinion that interest and usury were the same things. The concrete solution in that prohibition, i.e implementing sharia principle in banking that issued by DSN-MUI. The implementation of fatwa could be adjusted on real customers need. Although in practical, sharia banks have had prefered to sold and purchased contract (murabahah) than the other contracts. IntisariTerdapat dua pandangan terkait bunga bank dan riba yaitu pandangan yang mempersamakan bunga bank dan pandangan yang membedakan bunga bank dengan riba yang berimplikasi pada pembolehan bunga bank dalam transaksi perbankan. Indonesia melalui fatwa yang dikeluarkan oleh Majelis Ulama Indonesia termasuk dalam kelompok yang mempersamakan bunga bank dengan riba. Solusi konkrit atas larangan terhadap bunga bank yaitu dengan penerapan prinsip syariah perbankan yang telah digariskan melalui fatwa DSN-MUI. Implementasi prinsip syariah dalam produk perbankan dapat disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan riil nasabah. Namun demikian dalam praktik, entitas perbankan syariah memiliki preferensi terhadap penggunaan akad jual beli (murabahah), dibanding akad lainnya.
ETHNIC PROFILING AND COUNTERTERRORISM IN EUROPEAN HUMAN RIGHTS REGIME: A PHILOSOPHICAL LEGAL REVIEW
Authors: Pertiwi Mahaarum Kusuma
Published: February 2018

AbstractThis essay will analyze the European Union framework of ethnic profiling in the aim of combating terrorism that will be contrasted to the principle of non-discrimination that is fundamental in the European regime of Human Rights. Research question in this essay is whether the European human rights regime consistently holds the principle of non-discriminatory in justifying the use of ethnic profiling in combating terrorism. IntisariMakalah ini akan membahas mengenai kebijakan profil etnis (ethnic profiling) dalam rangka memerangi terorisme di Uni Eropa yang akan dikontraskan dengan prinsip non-diskriminasi yang juga merupakan hal penting dan mendasar dalam perlindungan Hak Asasi Manusia di Eropa. Permasalahan mendasar yang dikaji dalam studi ini adalah apakah Uni Eropa konsisten dalam memegang prinsip non-diskriminasi ketika membenarkan penggunaan kebijakan profil etnis dalam memberantas terorisme.
Penatalaksanaan emergensi pada trauma oromaksilofasial disertai fraktur basis kranii anterior
Authors: Sastrawan Agus Dwi , Sjamsudin Endang , Faried Ahmad
Published: February 2018

Emergency management of oromaxillofacial trauma with anterior cranial base fracture. Oromaxillofacial trauma with cranial base fracture is a case that is quite commonly found in the ER of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung. Emergency management aims to take any appropriate action, prevent complications, and consult to other departments involved. A man aged 28 years came with bleeding from the mouth due to a motorcycle accident approximately 6 hours before admission to the hospital. Physical examination showed facial asymmetry, bilateral periorbital edema and hematoma, rhinorrhea, and stitches in labiomental area. Intraoral examination showed maxillary, palatal, parasymphisis, dentoalveolar fractures, lacerated wound on the upper lip, lower lip, palate, gingival, difficulty in opening the mouth, and malocclusion of the teeth. Immediate and rapid surgical and maxillofacial surgical emergency was performed with minimal maxillary intervention, aiming to prevent persistent spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak, and prevent infection. The management of soft tissue and hard tissue injury is by reduction, fixation and immobilization of fractures, management of pain and administration of antibiotics. In conclusion, the emergency management of oromaxillofacial trauma with cranial base fracture is promptly and rapidly carried out with minimal intervention.ABSTRAKTrauma oromaksilofasial disertai fraktur basis kranii merupakan kasus yang cukup banyak ditemukan di Instalasi Gawat Darurat Bedah Mulut dan Maksilofasial RSUP Dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung. Penatalaksanaan emergensi bertujuan untuk melakukan tindakan yang tepat, mencegah komplikasi, serta konsultasi kepada bagian lain yang terkait. Seorang laki- laki usia 28 tahun datang dengan keluhan perdarahan dari mulut akibat kecelakaan motor kurang lebih 6 jam sebelum masuk rumah sakit. Pemeriksaan fisik ditemukan wajah asimetris, edema dan hematoma pada regio periorbita bilateral, terdapat rhinorrhea, serta bekas jahitan pada regio labiomental. Pemeriksaan intra oral tampak fraktur pada daerah maksila, palatum, parasimfisis, fraktur dentoalveolar, vulnus laserasi pada bibir atas, bibir bawah, palatum, gingiva, kesulitan membuka mulut, dan maloklusi gigi geligi. Tindakan emergensi bedah mulut dan maksilofasial dilakukan segera dan cepat dengan minimal intervensi pada rahang atas bertujuan untuk mencegah kebocoran cairan serebro spinal persisten, dan mencegah terjadinya infeksi. Manajemen luka jaringan lunak dan jaringan keras, melakukan reduksi, fiksasi dan imobilisasi fraktur, manajemen nyeri serta pemberian antibiotik. Penatalaksanaan emergensi pada trauma oromaksilofasial disertai fraktur basis kranii dilakukan segera dan cepat dengan minimal intervensi.
ALIH TUTUR BAHASA INGGRIS DALAM OXFORD ENGLISH DAILY CONVERSATION
Authors: Sintha Satwika I Gusti Ayu Agung
Published: February 2018

[Title: Turn-Taking in English found in Oxford English Daily Conversation] This research aims at investigating and analyzing the turn-taking in English conversation. The data of this writing were collected from a video entitled Oxford English Daily Conversation. This study was conducted by applying the qualitative method of which the discussion was presented descriptively. The data of this study were obtained by using observation and note taking technique. The result of this study indicates that turn-taking in English conversation can be signaled by intonation, stress of word, and pause. Those signals indicate whether the speaker is taking, holding, or yielding the conversation floor.
An approach to solve multi-objective linear production planning games with fuzzy parameters
Authors: Bigdeli Hamid , Hassanpour Hassan
Published: February 2018

In this research, n-person cooperative games, arising from multi-objective linear production planning problem with fuzzy parameters, are considered. It is assumed that the fuzzy parameters are fuzzy numbers. The fuzzy multi-objective game problem is transformed to a single-objective game problem by group AHP method. The obtained problem is converted to a problem with interval parameters by considering the nearest interval approximation of the fuzzy numbers. Then, optimistic and pessimistic core concepts are introduced. The payoff vectors of the players are obtained by the duality theorem of linear programming. Finally, validity and applicability of the method are illustrated by a practical example.
A Cautionary Tale: What are the signs telling us? Curriculum versus standards reflected in schools planning
Authors: Fisher Anthony , Ussher Bill
Published: February 2018

The revised New Zealand Curriculum (NZC) was introduced in 2007 and seen as an opportunity for schools and communities to work together to provide a curriculum that reflected local needs. The NZC identifies learning areas which provide students with the foundation on which they can develop and later specialise. It would be expected that this broad base would be reflected in schools’ Charters and Strategic or Annual Plans. A small scale initial investigation reviewing documentation for 2012 of 16 schools was undertaken. The resulting review identified that the schools’ plans focussed primarily on National Standards. There was limited identification of specific Learning Areas other than Literacy and Numeracy in regards to school targets, professional development, budget or school priorities. This review raises the concern that predictions that the impact of the National Standards being implemented within New Zealand schools would narrow the school curriculum is becoming a reality.
Principals' and teachers' perceptions of Innovative Learning Environments
Authors: Smardon Dianne , Charteris Jennifer , Nelson Emily
Published: February 2018

Innovative Learning Environments (ILE) with their origins in OECD literature, propose to revolutionise Education as we know it. ILEs draw on a large body of literature: constructivist learning theory; distributed leadership; personalised 21st century learning; blended learning (digital); and, future focused Education. Despite an increasing body of research in the area, there appears to be confusion around the concept of ILEs in Aotearoa/New Zealand Schools. This article reports on survey research with 126 questionnaire respondents. These principals and teachers, drawn from a random sample of New Zealand schools, commented on the implications of ILEs for teaching and learning in their contexts. This article explores the theoretical framework that educators apply to this concept. Four themes emerged from the responses: lack of clarity; the significance of material spaces; pedagogical implications; and, the politics around ILEs. The authors pose the question: are ILEs just another neoliberal ambush on Education or opportunity to innovate the fundamentals of schooling?
Reclaiming the ontological over the epistemological: A case study into a New Zealand Primary School disclosing an embodied culture of teacher inquiry
Authors: Bills Andrew , Rogers Bev , Giles David
Published: February 2018

This article presents case study research into a New Zealand Primary School enacting a very sophisticated whole school inquiry approach to grow teacher classroom professionalism and practice. In this school community, a culture of inquiry manifests as an ontological ‘way of being’, presenting in the daily professional interactions between the teachers and leaders. This ‘way of being’ is evident in the way teachers and leaders work together in espousing professional expertise, trust, care and support to enable teacher inquiry for improved classroom practice to flourish. In this article we present evidence in relation to three questions: (1) What does inquiry look like within this school community? (2) How was collaboration and support implicated in teacher inquiry?  (3) How was teacher and leader engagement in inquiry related to meaningful shifts in teachers’ practice and learning? The research contributes to new understandings about the ontological nature of teacher inquiry by uncovering important links between school culture, teacher and leader inquiry, and embodied professional learning and practice.
WEB SITE MESSAGING: Visual And Written Framing Of Sustainability In Christchurch Secondary Schools
Authors: Straker Jo , Atkinson Michael , Chapman Stephen , Irwin David
Published: February 2018

This research engaged with how secondary schools in Christchurch framed sustainability through web based interfaces. The key focus of the research was how schools are engaging students in sustainability through their web-site messaging. While some research has been done around whole-school approaches to sustainability, no research has been done around schools engaging students through their web-based sustainability material. This article is part of a wider project involving a series of case studies which sought to understand more about how to engage youth in sustainable practices. A qualitative case study aims to describe the topic in detail and in context (Yin, 2009). The benefit of gathering varied evidence from multiple cases, allows for cross-case comparison and greater generalisation. From these cases the team identified four key themes which underpinned sustainability: a future focus; diversity/inclusiveness; community; and environment. The findings indicated that while there was little strategic framing, a bottom-up approach which allowed staff, students and the community to initiate a range of projects was a successful model. This appears to increase the engagement and commitment in schools and allows local communities to address local problems rather than trying to adapt to a centralised or over-arching strategic plan which may be less able to respond quickly and spontaneously to local issues.
Understanding Chinese International Doctoral Students in NewZealand: A Literature Review of Contemporary Writings about Chinese Overseas Research Students
Authors: Ding Qun
Published: February 2018

The number of Chinese students studying abroad has increased. Chinese international students have constituted the largest proportion of overseas students in New Zealand (Zhang, 2013). Less research has been done concerning those undertaking doctoral study. The study I have proposed to do thus intends to explore the experiences of Chinese doctoral students studying full-time at New Zealand universities. In this article, a review of literature on Chinese international research student experience, in terms of their motives for studying abroad and university lives, is undertaken to attempt to provide the basis for this intended research. While much literature has emphasised the influence of learning contexts on their motives for studying abroad, this study will examine how their gender, family life and previous experiences influence their motivation, and how they pave the way for their overseas studies. Much research on the intercultural learning experience has adopted an adaptation perspective and been more focused on their negative experiences, thus strengthening their usual stereotype of students with learning and social deficits. In contrast, using a self-formation paradigm, this study will perceive them as active agents and spotlights how they deal with challenges and difficulties and how they develop themselves in the process.
The Potential of Digital Media: Theoretical Observations on the Educational and Didactic Potential of Tablets - And a Conceptual Outline of Using Them in Schools
Authors: Knaus Thomas
Published: February 2018

When tablets are used in schools for internet research and in passive reception processes only, a huge potential of digital media remains unexploited. By referring to an interactionist-constructivist model of learning, requirements for sustainable and motivating learning can be identified, which take into account the findings of psychology of learning and educational theory. In an exemplary analysis of two media for instruction, the exercise book and tablet, these criteria are assessed from a communication studies perspective: by comparing these both media, two conceptual potentials of using digital media in schools can be exemplarily detected.