bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Value of Pericoronary Adipose Tissue Texture Analysis in Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease
Authors:   Department of Cardiology, Jiangyin People’s Hospital, Jiangsu, China, RL Zheng , LY Gu ,   Department of Cardiology, Jiangyin People’s Hospital, Jiangsu, China, SF Duan ,   GE Healthcare, Precision Health Institution, China, WL Jiang ,   Department of Cardiology, Jiangyin People’s Hospital, Jiangsu, China, XP Meng ,   Department of Radiology, Jiangyin People’s Hospital, Jiangsu, China
Published: May 2021

Peri-Coronary Adipose Tissue (PCAT) was an indicator to detect the coronary inflammation. We aimed to analyze the PCAT characteristics of Right Coronary Artery (RCA) with or without plaque using texture analysis by Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA). This article was a retrospective case-control study. In total, 67 patients with coronary artery disease were enrolled from December 2018 to September 2019. The patients were divided into two groups according to whether there are plaques existing at the RCA vessels. The radiomic features of RCA vessels calculated on the PCAT regions between groups were compared using Mann-Whitney U test. Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (ROC) analysis was performed to evaluate the performance of each significant features to differentiate the group with or without plaques. 43 patients without RCA plaque and 24 patients with RCA plaque were included in the study. 1218 radiomic features were finally calculated, among which wavelet-based texture features were more significantly different between RCA plaque group and RCA non-plaque group. Furthermore, wavelet_LLL_ firstorder_Maximum had the highest Area Under Curve (AUC) 0.78. Therefore, PCAT texture analysis is expected to be used as a new detection method to determine the existence of coronary artery disease.
The Plasma Level of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide is a Useful Predictor of Cardiac Events for Out-Clinic Patients with Asymptomatic Heart Failure
Authors:   Department of General Medicine, Sagamihara Kyodo Hospital, Sagamihara, Japan, T Tojo , Tojo M Yamaoka ,   Department of Rehabilitation, Kitasato University School of Allied Health Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan
Published: May 2021

Purpose: The circulating level of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) is recognized as a biomarker of ventricular dysfunction. In the field of primary prevention, BNP is a useful predictor of cardiac death, heart failure, cerebral infarction, and atrial fibrillation. On the other hand, the predictive value of BNP has not been fully elucidated in patients with coronary artery disease and/or those who are prone to atherosclerosis. Methods: We analyzed 679 patients (average age, 65.3 years; 29.2% women) with asymptomatic heart failure (ACC/AHA stage A to B) undergoing total risk management for cardiovascular disease prevention in the Kitasato Registry for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. The mean follow-up period was 8.4 years (range, 73–3686 days) for all study patients. Results: Among all patients, 54.0% had coronary artery disease, 54.2% had hypertension, 55.7% had dyslipidemia, 31.2% had diabetes mellitus, and 15.5% had atrial fibrillation. The baseline level of plasma BNP was 47.5 (63.8) [mean (SD)] pg/mL. The plasma BNP level correlated with age and the serum creatinine level. The presence of coronary artery disease or atrial fibrillation significantly affected the plasma level of BNP (P <0.05, P <0.01; respectively). Plasma BNP levels were significantly higher in the event group than in the event-free group [80.4 (123.3) vs. 43.4 (50.8) pg/mL, P <0.0001]. Of all patients, 59 experienced cardiac events and 10 died during the study period. In the multivariate analysis, plasma BNP level, age, and diabetes mellitus were identified as predictive factors. The Cox proportional hazards model showed that the plasma BNP level was an independent predictor of cardiac death. The event-free rate was significantly higher in patients with BNP of 40 pg/mL or less than in those with BNP of 40pg/mL or more. Conclusions: In the present long-term follow-up study, we found that the plasma level of BNP of patients who are in a stable condition was a useful prognostic marker. Circulating levels of plasma BNP could be an independent predictor of cardiac events in patients with asymptomatic heart failure.
Don’t Worry It’s Just a Vitamin B12 Deficiency!!
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine B, University Mohammed V Rabat, Morocco, MA Abdelkhaleq , CH Amal ,   Department of Internal Medicine B, University Mohammed V Rabat, Morocco, MO Rime ,   Department of Internal Medicine B, University Mohammed V Rabat, Morocco, EL Naoual ,   Department of Internal Medicine B, University Mohammed V Rabat, Morocco, SM Jihane ,   Department of Internal Medicine B, University Mohammed V Rabat, Morocco, ME Fadoua ,   Department of Internal Medicine B, University Mohammed V Rabat, Morocco, JI Mohamed ,   Department of Internal Medicine B, University Mohammed V Rabat, Morocco, FA Jamal ,   Department of Internal Medicine B, University Mohammed V Rabat, Morocco
Published: May 2021

A thrombotic microangiopathy can be induced by vitamin B12 deficiency, known as pseudothrombotic microangiopathy which is manifested by hemolytic anemia, schistocytosis and thrombocytopenia. We report here an unusual observation concerning vitamin B12 deficiency revealed by a table of pseudothrombotic microangiopathy. The aim of this clinical case is to raise awareness of clinicians toward this differential diagnosis might spare patients from unnecessary and invasive therapies.
Rhupus Syndrome: Overlap of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Authors:   Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, Pakistan, M Hussain , Y Ijaz ,   Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, Pakistan, D Ahmed ,   Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, Pakistan, HN Tipu ,   Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, Pakistan, M Alam ,   Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Z Arshad ,   Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Published: May 2021

Rhupus syndrome is a rare and incompletely described autoimmune entity in which the same patient sequentially develops symptoms both of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Both diseases have different diagnostic criteria and laboratory investigations but have mixed clinical presentation so can easily miss the rhupus syndrome. Overlap phenomenon is common in various autoimmune diseases which otherwise differ in presentation, treatment response and prognosis. RA and SLE overlap is very rarely reported and no rational criteria for its diagnosis and treatment strategy are finalized yet. In most of the reported cases of Rhupus syndrome, RA appeared first and SLE developed later while in a small number of cases SLE appeared first which later evolved to RA and in a few cases symptoms of both diseases appeared simultaneously. A 55-years old female patient was diagnosed with RA four years back and recently developed oral ulcers, anemia, leucopenia and thrombocytopenia. After complete history, general physical examination, laboratory investigations and fulfillment of SLE (SLICC criteria 2012) and (ACR criteria 2010) for RA, a final diagnosis of Rhupus syndrome was established.
The interplay between bi-modal molecular weight distribution polystyrene/methyl ethyl ketone solution and humidity induces self-assembly of islands/honeycomb structure in the thin polymer film
Authors: Łojkowski Maciej , Chlanda Adrian , Choińska Emilia , Swieszkowski Wojciech
Published: May 2021

Segregation of polymer chains of different molecular weights is a well-known process. A traditional experimental approach of studying phase segregation in thin films composed of polymer blends with identical chemical compositions but different molecular weights was focused on functionalizing chemical groups or modifying end groups. In this study, however, a different approach was proposed. Polystyrene with bimodal molecular weight distribution, but no additional chemical modification was used. The films were prepared by spin-coating, and the segregation between polystyrene phases was investigated by force spectroscopy. The solubility of bimodal polystyrene was explored. At the proper molecular weight distribution and soluted in methyl ethyl ketone, phase separation occurred. The introduction of moist airflow induced the secondary phase separation of the lower molecular weight into islands and the heavier fraction self-organized into a honeycomb. As a result, an easy, fast, and effective method of obtaining island/honeycomb morphologies was demonstrated. The possible mechanisms of the formation of such structures were discussed.
Reinforcement Learning Configuration Interaction
Authors: Goings Joshua , Hu Hang , Yang Chao , Li Xiaosong
Published: May 2021

A reinforcement learning algorithm is developed for the selected configuration interaction problem. We explore how reinforcement learning can obtain compact wave functions at near full configuration interaction accuracy.
Design, Synthesis, and Implementation of Sodium Silylsilanolates as Silyl Transfer Reagent
Authors: Yamagishi Hiroki , Saito Hayate , Shimokawa Jun , Yorimitsu Hideki
Published: May 2021

There is an increasing demand for facile delivery of silyl groups onto organic bioactive molecules. One of the common methods of silylation via a transition metal-catalyzed coupling reaction employs hydrosilane, disilane, and silylborane as major silicon sources. However, labile nature of the reagents or harsh reaction conditions sometimes renders them inadequate for the purpose. Thus, a more versatile alternative source of silyl groups has been desired. We hereby report a design, synthesis, and implementation of new storable sodium silylsilanolates that can be used for the silylation of aryl halides and pseudohalides in the presence of a palladium catalyst. The new method allows a late-stage functionalization of polyfunctionalized compounds with a variety of silyl groups, such as trimethylsilyl (TMS) group. Mechanistic studies indicate that 1) a nucleophilic silanolate attacks a palladium center to afford a silylsilanolate-coordinated arylpalladium intermediate and 2) a polymeric cluster of silanolate species assists in the intramolecular migration of silyl groups, which would pro-mote an efficient transmetalation.
Structure, Stability and Optical Absorption of a Comprehensive Li-Brary of Minimal Eumelanin Oligomer Models
Authors: wang jun , Blancafort Lluís
Published: May 2021

Eumelanin is the black biopolymer responsible for photoprotection in living organisms. Lack of knowledge of the atomic-level structure limits understanding of its function and exploitation of its potential in material science. To overcome these limitations, we present a systematic density functional theory study of the stability and optical properties of a library of 830 dimers of 5,6-dihydroxyindole (DHI), which are minimal models of eumelanin oligomers. Our aim is to understand the principles that govern the formation of DHI oligomers, relate the optical properties of the dimers with their stability, and establish their possible role in the photophysics of the biopolymer. From the structural point of view, we find a preference for oxidized over reduced and cyclic over linear structures, which speaks in favor of polycyclic graphite-like structures for the larger oligomers. We present an electrocyclization mechanism leading to the cyclic structures. We also find that besides the widely considered quinone and quinone methide oxidation patterns where two heteroatoms per DHI fragment are oxidized, dimers with one or three oxidized sites per fragment and an interfragment double bond are also stable and may be present in eumelanin. As far as the optical properties are concerned, some oxidized dimers combine relative stability with absorption energies as low as 1.3 eV. Such fragments may be present as substructures in the naturally found oligomers and might have a relevant contribution to the absorption spectrum of the biopolymer. In addition to these insights into the struc-tural and optical properties of the oligomers, we introduce a new classification scheme and a representative set of 53 dimers combining thermodynamic stability with chemical diversity.
In-Vitro Alterations in Biohostability of three commonly used surgical sutures at pH of 5,6,7
Authors: Siddharth Narayan  , Sankari Malaiappan
Published: May 2021

Periodontitis is a multifactorial disease, one of the responsible factors include Bacteria present in the oral cavity. Bacteria, like all other organisms, are dependent on the environment for their survival and are influenced by the various host as well as environmental factors for their sustenance. Some of the major environmental factors include nutrition, the presence of oxygen, along with pH, which dictate the nature of the bacteria present as certain bacteria thrive better in acidic environments while others in Alkali environments. In medicine, sutures are extensively used with the aim of post-surgical wound edge approximation or wound healing by the primary union. However, pH is one factor that is constantly changing in the oral cavity due to dietary intake or systemic factors or local accumulation of pus. The  present study wished to assess the biohostability of different suture material such as silk, vicryl and chromic gut when pH was changed to 5,6,7 keeping all other environmental factors a constant, including five pieces of sterilised standardised suture lengths & diameter, incubated in ph of 5,6, and 7 exposed to a microbial load of 0.5 McFarland units Lactobacillus subculture in brain heart infusion and incubated at 35 degrees Celsius for four hours to assess the number of bacterial colonies using visual click method. It was found that pH plays a vital role in the Biohostability of suture material as the current study suggests an acidic pH of 5 had more colony-forming units seen among all three suture materials as compared to the other two groups.
Contaminación ambiental producida por el tránsito vehicular y sus efectos en la salud humana: revisión de literatura
Authors: Muñoz Pérez Sócrates , Salcedo Reátegui José , Sotomayor Mendoza Arturo
Published: May 2021

Este documento presenta una revisión de literatura sobre la contaminación por tráfico vehicular y sus efectos en la salud humana. El crecimiento vehicular en el mundo genera grandes cantidades de emisionesde gases contaminantes que impactan en la salud de la población, lo cual repercute en problemas respiratorios y pulmonares. Asimismo, la falta de educación y de planificación del desarrollo vial termina por ocasionarembotellamientos en las ciudades, generando así malestar en la población a causa de la alta contaminación del aire y por ruido, además de otras múltiples consecuencias. Se revisaron 48 artículos indexadosentre los años 2004 y 2020, distribuidos de la siguiente manera: 4 de Scopus, 24 de SciELO, 6 de Dialnet, 6 de Science Direct, 8 de Latindex y 1 sitio web sobre contaminación vehicular, tránsito vehicular, contaminaciónpor ruido vehicular y tráfico en la salud. Por último, se presentan algunas conclusiones con las cuales podemos llegar a entender un poco más sobre esta gran problemática que tiende a ser uno de los factoresmás perjudiciales que atentan contra la salud y que no poseen solución en la actualidad.
Pre-eminence and comparative analysis of skin and surface disinfectants: A systematic review to pave the way for SARS-CoV-2 prevention
Authors: Anupam Raja , Saifuddin PK , Nishant Shekhar , Harvinder Singh , Phulen Sarma , Ajay Prakash , Bikash Medhi
Published: May 2021

More than 200 countries have been devastated by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The health workers exposed to SARS patients have been confirmed to be infected with coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), regardless of the degree of their exposure. The increasing complexity of virus existence and heterogeneity has cast doubt on disinfectants as a viable choice. Hence, the present systematic review aims to achieve the comparative analysis of established disinfectants against enveloped and non-enveloped viruses including SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV. Three databases (Pubmed, Google scholar, and Medline) were searched to frame the systematic review. Our comparative analyses with 34 studies have found that 85% ethanol-based hand sanitizers and 7.5% Povidine Iodine based soaps/surgical scrub could be used to deter the SARS-CoV-2 virus as preferred hand sanitizers. For surface eradication, 0.5% sodium hypochlorite or a mixture of glutaraldehyde, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QAC), and isopropanol could have more efficacies as compared to hydrogen peroxide, phenol, and QAC alone. Moreover, the accelerated hydrogen peroxide as an active ingredient in the automatic quick surface disinfectant (tunnel system), maybe a positive indication for quick whole-body sanitation. Additionally, the alternative method for avoiding the rapidly increasing chain of infection with SARS and restarting regular life has been exclusively discussed.
A Digital First Primary Care Model in the National Health Service (NHS): A Perspective from a Digital Health Provider
Authors: Al-saffar Mazin , Noble Matthew , Patel Tejal , Tahir Shirjeel , Schneider Frank
Published: May 2021

ABSTRACT

Primary care has been instrumental in delivering high quality care since the inception of the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. However, increased complexity and demand in the system has resulted in difficulty in accessing clinicians and low morale in the workforce. Policy makers have recognised that new models of care need to be implemented to fulfil patients’ needs. Technology is expanding at a rapid pace with a potential to improve patient care. The devastating impact of COVID-19 has highlighted the need to implement innovative digital solutions in the system. However, lack of resources, physician reluctance and digital literacy issues have highlighted the gaps in the NHS. A Digital First model of care has the potential to provide high quality care to all patients in the community setting. The clinical workforce is key to this transformation, policy makers should provide them with the best resources to implement this vision.

The authors discuss the challenges that General Practice has faced and their experience of delivering a Digital First model of Primary Care in the NHS, highlighting that there is an emphasis on self-care and easy accessibility for patients in the post-COVID world. Further work must take place to tackle digital literacy and research into the benefits of a Digital First model of care.
Komitmen Organisasional Memediasi Pengaruh Kompetensi Dan Counterproductive Work Behavior Terhadap Kinerja
Authors: Bagyo, MM, MS, CHRP, CPTM Prof. Dr. Yupono , Khusnia Rifatul
Published: May 2021

This study aims to determine whether there is an effect of competence on organizational commitment, competence on performance the influence of competence on performance through organizational commitment, the influence of the CWB on organizational commitment, CWB on performance, the influence of organizational commitment on employee performance and the influence of CWB on performance through organizational commitment. With the help of literature, the current study developed seven hypotheses regarding competence, counterproductive work behavior (CWB), organizational commitment, and performance. The distribution of questionnaires was used for data collection carried out at the Pasuruan City Regional Revenue Agency and the Pasuruan City Financial and Asset Management Agency with a population of 59 employees and a sample of 50 employees. Using Partial Least Square as a data analysis method, the results showed that competence has no significant effect on organizational commitment, competence has a significant effect on performance, competence indirectly through organizational commitment as an intervening variable has no significant effect on performance, CWB has a significant effect on organizational commitment, CWB has a significant effect on performance, organizational commitment has a significant effect on performance, and CWB indirectly through organizational commitment as an intervening variable has a significant effect on performance.
The First Report of Teladorsagiosis in a Gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa) in Turkey
Authors: YILMAZ Rahsan
Published: May 2021

This study is reported the case abomasal teladorsagiosis in gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa) that was found dead while under care at wildlife reserve area in Sanliurfa, Turkey. Necropsy was performed to six-year-old, male gazelle, which was found dead in its natural environment and brought to the Department of Pathology of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Harran. At necropsy were observed became whitish in color and thickened the plicae spirals on the abomasum mucosa. The microscopic examination, parasites were encountered on the mucosa abomasum and lumen of the glands in lamina propria. Also in the lumen of the glands with parasited were detected necrotic debris and neutrophil leukocyte accumulation and to increase in connective tissue between the glands. This study is the first report case describing of Teladorsagia spp. infection in the abomasum of a gazelle in Turkey.
Efek Reaksi Isomerisasi Pada Miristisin Terhadap Potensinya Sebagai Tabir Surya Secara in-vitro
Authors: Ansory Hery Muhamad , Fitriani Ika Nur
Published: May 2021

Miristisin memiliki struktur alkenil benzena dengan ikatan rangkap yang tidak terkonjugasi dengan cincin benzena dengan aktivitas tabir surya yang baik, perubahan ikatan rangkap ke posisi terkonjugasi dapat dilakukan dengan reaksi isomerisasi. Perubahan ini akan membuat molekul memiliki ikatan rangkap terdelokalisasi yang lebih panjang dan diharapkan dapat meningkatkan aktivitas nya sebagai tabir surya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat efek dari perubahan struktur miristisin terhadap aktivitasnya sebagai tabir surya.

Reaksi isomerisasi dilakukan dengan metode refluks menggunakan katalis KOH 20% dalam etanol selama 5 jam. Uji aktivitas tabir surya dilakukan secara in-vitro menggunakan spektrofotometer UV.

Hasil reaksi isomerisasi didapatkan isomiristisin berupa cairan berwarna kuning muda jernih yang larut dalam etanol (1:1) dengan % yield sebesar 84% kemurnian 90% E:Z (6:1). Hasil uji aktivitas tabir surya menunjukan perubahan yang tidak jauh berbeda antara miristisin dengan isomiristisin yang menandakan bahwa reaksi isomerisasi tidak terlalu berpengaruh terhadap aktivitas tabir surya.
Penghambatan Enzim Asetilkolinesterase Pada Penyakit Alzheimer Dari Ekstrak Etanol Daun Kelor (Moringa oleifera Lam.)
Authors: Reubun Yonathan Tri Atmodjo
Published: May 2021

Daun kelor telah dikenal oleh masyarakat sebagai pengobatan. Salah satu penyakit tersebut adalah penyakit Alzheimer dimana cara kerja dari tanaman ini adalah dengan menghambat kerusakan yang terjadi di sistem saraf di otak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan ekstrak etanol daun kelor dengan dilakukannya proses skrining fitokimia untuk mengetahui kandungan kimia yang terkandung dalam tanaman tersebut.

Daun kelor yang diperoleh dilakukan proses grinding hingga di dapatkan serbuk simplisia. Setelah itu dilakukan ekstraksi dengan cara merendam daun kelor dengan etanol 96% selama 11 kali hingga di dapatkan ekstrak tersari sempurna. Setelah itu dilakukan pemekatan dengan Rotary Evaporator hingga di dapatkan ekstrak kental daun kelor. Setelah itu ekstrak kental dilanjutkan kembali proses Freeze Drying guna mendapatkan ekstrak kental yang stabil dan tahan dalam penyimpanan.

Setelah itu, ekstrak diujikan terhadap penghambatan enzim asetilkolinesterase berdasarkan metode Ellman didapatkan hasil IC50 ekstrak daun kelor sebesar 819.7517 ppm . Sementara itu, kontrol positif eserin dengan nilai IC50 sebesar 5,010 ppm. Kinetika penghambatan asetilkolinesterase adalah kompetitif. Sehingga dikatakan bahwa ekstrak Moringa oleifera mempunyai efek terhadap pengobatan penyakit alzheimer.
Direct Medical Cost Analysis Of Ceftriaxone Vs Levofloxacine Therapy For Community Acquired Pneumonia Patient at The X Government Hospital NTB
Authors: Rahmawati Cyntiya , Nopitasari Baiq Leny
Published: May 2021

Pneumonia is a respiratory tract infection with the highest number of cases in Government Hospital X in NTB in 2018. The worst impact of pneumonia are death and high cost of health services risk. So management of costs is needed for effectively and efficiently. The therapeutic choice for community acquired pneumonia (CAP) used in X Hospital is ceftriaxone and levofloxacin which have a high price difference. This study aims to calculate the average direct medical costs in hospitalized CAP patients who use ceftriaxone and levofloxacin therapy at Government Hospital X in NTB in 2018.

This research type is quantitative analysis using secondary data that compares the average direct medical costs of two alternative treatments for CAP with the BPJS Kesehatan perspective. The cost component are cost of medicine, care, doctor, emergency room, accommodation, and laboratory. The number of samples was 65 patients.

The results showed: (1) The average direct medical costs using ceftriaxone was Rp.3.034.965, while levofloxacin was Rp.1.594.053; (2) There is significant difference in the average direct medical cost of Rp.1.440.912 perpatient; (3) Levofloxacin provide the lowest rupiah than ceftriaxone in community acquired pneumonia patients.
Penggunaan Kontrasepsi Oral dan Risiko Obesitas Pada Wanita Usia Subur
Authors: Firza Iqlima Den , Nurmainah Nurmainah
Published: May 2021

Kontrasepsi hormonal oral merupakan metode yang dapat digunakan untuk mendukung program keluarga berencana, namun beberapa efek samping dapat ditimbulkan akibat penggunaan kontrasepsi tersebut salah satunya kenaikan berat badan yang merupakan faktor utama risiko kejadian obesitas. Obesitas diketahui sebagai salah satu faktor untuk berkembangnya penyakit hipertensi dan diabetes mellitus. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menganalisis hubungan antara lama pemakaian dan jenis kontrasepsi oral yang diduga memiliki risiko terjadinya obesitas.

Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode observasional dengan rancangan penelitian potong lintang yang bersifat analitik. Data diambil berdasarkan data sekunder yang tercatat pada rekam medis akseptor selama periode Januari 2018-Maret 2019. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi sebanyak 68 akseptor.

Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa semakin lama pemakaian kontrasepsi oral maka risiko kejadian obesitas akan semakin besar (p=0,001; OR=20,7; CI95%=4,87-87,95). Akseptor yang menggunakan  jenis kontrasepsi oral kombinasi juga memiliki risiko kejadian obesitas lebih besar daripada oral non kombinasi (p=0,011; OR=10,2; CI95%=1,25-82,87). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini bahwa lama pemakaian dan jenis kontrasepsi oral memiliki pengaruh terhadap risiko obesitas
State Repression and Democratic Dispensation in Uganda 1996-2016
Authors: Kakuba Sultan Juma
Published: May 2021

State repression covers several and many aspects such as wrongful detention, harassment, intimidation, torture, beating, and killings, etc. within state boundaries. This study adopted a desk survey qualitative research design to document state repression acts during five presidential elections. Secondary and primary data were gathered from Uganda Electoral Commission presidential elections results, African Elections Database, and Inter-Parliamentary Parline database. This was augmented by interviews carried out with purposively selected political activists from different political shades and members of civil society organisations. The data collected from documentary review and interviews were thematically analyzed using the content analysis method. The findings were that successive presidential elections won by National Resistance Movement (NRM) were characterised by state repression acts amounting to human rights abuse such as torture, denial of political gatherings, wrongful arrest and detention, intimidation and killings etc. drawing from the study finding, the conclusion is that NRM’s effort to shield its regime and to lure mass support to remain in power through democratic dispensation, is inseparable from state political repression.

The data used in this paper is majorly qualitative.
The Success of Failure; The Cairo Declaration of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Human Rights
Authors: Mozaffari Mohammad Hossein
Published: May 2021

Since the
adoption of the Cairo Declaration of Human Rights in Islam (CDHRI) in
1990, there was an ongoing debate between Western and Muslim states regarding
the compatibility of its provisions with human rights standards. The cultural divide reached its zenith when
the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC, since 2008, Organization of
Islamic Cooperation) sponsored a
series of resolutions on the prohibition of defamation of religions in Human
Rights Council. However, there appeared to be a paradigm shift in the OIC human
rights discourse when it adopted a Ten-Year Program of Action (TYPoA-2005). Accordingly,
the statute of organization was amended in 2008, and protection of human rights
and fundamental freedoms were incorporated into its objectives. The OIC,
consequently, compromised with Western states on the notion of defamation of
religions in the Human Rights Council.

Moreover, the
establishment of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) in
2011 paved the way for the revision of the CDHRI which materialized as the Cairo
Declaration of the Organization
of Islamic Cooperation on Human Rights (CDOHR) in 2020. This article shall review the background and
the internal and
external factors of paradigm shift in OIC human
rights politics with a
descriptive and analytical method. The
paper finally concludes
that the paradigm change may seemingly bring OIC human rights rhetoric in
alignment with UN human rights language, but it is less likely to improve human
rights situation in member states.
Sistem Ekonomi Kapitalisme
Authors: Fildayanti Devita Ayu
Published: May 2021

Sistem ekonomi kapitalisme adalah sistem perekonomian yang memberikan kebebasan secara penuh kepada setiap individu untuk melakukan kegiatan perekonomian seperti memproduksi barang, menjual barang, menyalurkan barang yang melibatkan hak-hak individu dan sekelompok individu.
Muratbekova Sarakul Abishovna, & Erzhanova Zhanna Borisovna. (2021). ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DISTANCE LEARNING// FUNDAMENTAL AND APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (ICFARS) April 2021, Berlin - Germany: collection of scientific papers / OEAPS OU.; editorial board: Flora Bertrand (editor-in-chief) [and others]. - Tallinn, Estonia: OEAPS OU., 2021. S. 9-13.
Authors: Erzhanova Zhanna Borisovna , Erzhanova Zhanna Borisovna
Published: May 2021

Distance learning will inevitably force you to fight the most severe opponent — your own laziness. And if you are not ready for this fight, it is better not to start the fight at all. However, if you are confident in your abilities and are determined to learn, distance education will offer you a variety of opportunities for professional and personal improvement. Distance learning has developed over years from satellite video courses to modern videoconferencing through personal computers.The article is devoted to the study of the psychological and organizational features of distance learning in the modern conditions of the development of education at the university. The psychological characteristics of students, their difficulties during training are determined. The problems faced by teachers in the organization and implementation of distance learning are also clarified.
Recipes for a Flourishing Arctic, In: Whither the Arctic Ocean? Research, Knowledge Needs and Development en Route to the New Arctic (Ed. Paul Wassmann), Fundación BBVA, Madrid, Spain, p. 75-86.
Authors: Auad Guillermo , Fath Brian D.
Published: May 2021

This essay was published in March of 2021 as a chapter in the book "Whither the Arctic Ocean?" and attempts to broadly visualize possible socio-ecological states of the future Arctic. To enable a sustainable Arctic system, an international adaptive strategy is advocated to include specific governance and policy styles, as well as specific resource management and regenerative economy practices. These are broadly discussed in the context of a fastly changing planet in order to identify vulnerabilities and desirable socio-ecological pathways leading to a flourishing Arctic. A simple conceptual model summarizes perspectives and recipes.
Erzhanova Zhanna Borisovna. (2021). PHRASAL VERBS AND PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS// FUNDAMENTAL AND APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (ICFARS) April 2021, Berlin - Germany: collection of scientific papers / OEAPS OU.; editorial board: Flora Bertrand (editor-in-chief) [and others]. - Tallinn, Estonia: OEAPS OU., 2021. S. 20-22.
Authors: Erzhanova Zhanna Borisovna
Published: May 2021

What is a phrasal verb? Phrasal verbs are combinations of verbs with an adverbial or prepositional particle (or particles). They can initially seem deceptively easy, as students might be familiar with both the verb and the particle but may find that they do not understand the meaning of the combination, as it can be very different to the meaning of the two words when they are used independently of each other. Why are phrasal verbs important? Phrasal verbs are very common – they appear in all areas of English, from business English and academic English right the way through to informal, spoken English. Using phrasal verbs correctly makes your English sound natural and fluent and they occur so frequently in English that students need to master them if they are ever going to progress.
Sistem Ekonomi Kapitalis
Authors: Hikmah Nur
Published: May 2021

Dalam ekonomi kapitalis, dua pasar memainkan peran yang sangat penting dalam sistem ekonomi. Ekonomi kapitalis membutuhkan pasar bebas untuk menyelesaikan masalah ekonomi, mulai dari produksi, konsumsi, dan distribusi. Perilaku kapitalis adalah lassez faire et laissez le monde va de lui meme (Biarkan bekerja dan dunia akan mengurus dirinya sendiri). Artinya dengan membiarkan perekonomian berfungsi dengan baik tanpa campur tangan pemerintah, maka akan ada tangan-tangan tak kasat mata yang akan menstabilkan perekonomian. Jika pemerintah turun tangan, pasar akan mengalami distorsi yang berujung pada ketidakefisienan dan ketimpangan ekonomi.
ALVIN HIDAYAT resume htn
Authors: HIDAYAT ALVIN
Published: May 2021

Istilah Hukum Tata NegaraHukum Tata Negara pada dasarnya adalah hukum yang mengatur organisasi kekuasaan suatu negara beserta segala aspek yang berkaitan dengan organisasi negara tersebut. Sehubungan dengan itu dalam lingkungan Hukum Ketatanegaraan dikenal berbagai istilah yaitu :Di Belanda umumnya memakai istilah “staatsrech” yang dibagi menjadi staatsrech in ruimere zin (dalam arti luas) dan staatsrech In engere zin (dalam arti luas). Staatsrech in ruimere zin adalah Hukum Negara. Sedangkan staatsrech in engere zin adalah hukum yang membedakan Hukum Tata Negara dari Hukum Administrasi Negara, Hukum Tata Usaha Negara atau Hukum Tata Pemerintah.Di Inggris pada umumnya memakai istilah “Contitusional Law”, penggunaan istilah tersebut didasarkan atas alasan bahwa dalam Hukum Tata Negara unsur konstitusi yang lebih menonjol.Di Perancis orang mempergunakan istilah “Droit Constitutionnel” yang di lawankan dengan “Droit Administrative”, dimana titik tolaknya adalah untuk membedakan antara Hukum Tata Negara dengan Hukum Aministrasi Negara.Sedangkan di Jerman mempergunakan istilah Verfassungsrecht: Hukum Tata Negara dan Verwassungsrecht: Hukum Administrasi negara.
Comments on "Publisher’s Note" on papers on individual external dose monitoring of all citizens of Date City
Authors: Tanimoto Yoh , Hamaoka Yutaka , Kageura Kyo , Kurokawa Shin-ichi , Makino Jun , Oshikawa Masaki
Published: May 2021

We point out that the recently published Publisher’s Note concerning two retractions in Journal of Radiological Protection and the retraction notices contain various incorrect statements, misrepresentations of facts and omission of important events.
Implications of Buckingham’s Pi Theorem to the study of similitude in discrete structures: Introduction of the RFN, μN and the SN dimensionless numbers and the concept of structural speed
Authors: Harmon John
Published: May 2021

Motivated by the need to evaluate the seismic response of large capacity gravity energy storage systems (potential energy batteries) such as the proposed frictional Multiblock Tower Structures (MTS) recently discussed by Andrade et al. [1], we apply Buckingham’s Pi Theorem [2] to identify the most general forms of dimensionless numbers and dynamic similitude laws appropriate for scaling discontinuous multiblock structural systems involving general restoring forces resisting inertial loading. We begin by introducing the dimensionless “mu-number” (μN) appropriate for both gravitational and frictional restoring forces and then generalize by introducing the “arbitrary restoring force number” (RFN ). RFN is subsequently employed to study similitude in various types of discontinuous or discrete systems featuring frictional, gravitational, cohesive, elastic and mixed restoring forces acting at the block interfaces. In the process, we explore the additional consequences of inter and intra-block elasticity on scaling. We also formulate a model describing the mechanism of structural signal transmission for the case of rigid MTS featuring inter-block restoring forces composed of elastic springs and interfacial friction, introducing the concept of “structural speed”. Finally, we validate our results by demonstrating that dynamic time-histories of field quantities and structural speeds between MTS models at various scales are governed by our proposed similitude laws, thus demonstrating the consistency of our approach.
Going beyond good colleagues: Men’s and women’s perspectives on allyship behaviors toward women faculty in male-dominated disciplines in academia
Authors: Warren Meg Aum , Bordoloi Samit
Published: May 2021

Allyship is increasingly viewed as a crucial practice to address social and economic inequities faced by marginalized groups. However, little research explores how dominant group members can behave as allies and what marginalized group individuals consider as valuable. Research shows that women faculty in male-dominated academic disciplines regularly experience gendered microaggressions and sexism. In this study, using qualitative narratives from 202 female and male faculty in male-dominated academic departments, we explore women’s experiences as recipients of allyship, and men’s experiences engaging in allyship. Further, we compare narratives about and from men considered ‘good colleagues’ versus ‘exceptional allies.’ The findings reveal that good colleagues engage in an array of interpersonally supportive allyship behaviors (e.g., active listening). In contrast, exceptional allies go beyond them by undertaking consequential and conspicuous actions on behalf of women (e.g., impression promotion), a set of behaviors we term as visible advocacy. These have the potential to not only bolster women but also shift institutional culture. By exploring the range of allyship behaviors engaged in by men and viewed by women as valuable, we highlight implications for literature on gender equity and allyship. This study carries practical implications for men who desire to become better allies to women.
Selfish genes or selfish memes: The effect of genetic relatedness versus value similarity on altruism
Authors: Lazić Aleksandra , Baucal Aleksandar
Published: May 2021

Two preregistered quasi-experiments disentangled the effects of selfish genes and selfish memes on participants’ self-reported willingness to help in hypothetical everyday-favor and life-or-death situations. Memes were operationalized as the perceived level of similarity in important attitudes and values between the person participating in the study and a selected target person, assessed and reported by the participant. In Study 1 (N = 761), altruism was highest for siblings, and then for cousins and nonkin; greater memetic similarity was also associated with greater altruism; and the interaction between the factors was not significant. In Study 2 (N = 841), conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, altruism was highest for siblings, but the same for cousins and nonkin; the effect of memetic similarity was replicated; and the interaction term remained insignificant. Both studies controlled for a range of demographic and social relationship characteristics, suggesting a potentially relevant role of future contact probability and emotional closeness. We propose that, similarly to gene selfishness, meme selfishness can also bring about altruism: individuals would rather make a personal sacrifice to help memetically similar than dissimilar others because similar others have a higher chance of spreading the helper’s memes.
The use of digital technologies by people with mild to moderate dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A positive technology perspective
Authors: Talbot Catherine V. , Briggs Pamela
Published: May 2021

A growing body of research has shown that people with dementia are using digital technologies to enhance lived experience. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new digital opportunities and challenges and so provides a unique opportunity to understand how people with dementia have adapted to this new digital landscape. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 people with dementia and analysed thematically. We generated five themes, showing how participants used digital means to combat the stresses of the pandemic by facilitating social connection, self-actualisation, enhanced well-being and by assisting with activities of daily life. These technologies helped to reduce isolation, provide access to support groups, create opportunities for cognitive stimulation and self-development, and engendered a sense of identity at a time of perceived loss. Despite these benefits, participants also reported challenges regarding cognitive fatigue and usability issues. We recommend that training on how to use digital technologies is co-produced with people with dementia and designers engage with the voices of people with dementia throughout the design process. In turn, this could promote the social connectedness, well-being and self-worth of people with dementia.
The Confidence Interval that Wasn’t: Bootstrapped “Confidence Intervals” in L1-Regularized Partial Correlation Networks
Authors: Williams Donald Ray
Published: May 2021

I shed much needed light upon the default measure of parameter uncertainty in network psychometrics; that is, ``confidence intervals'' (CI) computed from bootstrapping $\ell_1$-regularized partial correlations. Due to the nature of the $\ell_1$-penalty, however, bootstrapping does not provide an accurate sampling distribution. Although this has long been known in the statistical literature, I set out to determine whether the intervals can at least be considered \emph{approximate}. In multiple regression, I first describe the fundamental tension between model selection and estimation consistency inherent to the $\ell_1$-penalty---in the pursuit of sparsity, the sampling distribution of the non-zero coefficients is necessarily compromised which translates into coverage far below nominal levels.With the foundation laid, I proceed to investigate coverage for non-zero relations in partial correlation networks. At best, average coverage was around 0.65 for 90\% CIs. With increasing sample sizes, average coverage decreased to 0.30, perhaps approaching 0 if larger sample sizes were explored. Further, coverage was heavily influenced by the mere position of an edge in the network, ranging from essentially 0 to 0.90, with an average of around 0.50. Meanwhile, for the same simulation conditions, simply bootstrapping the sample covariance matrix provided coverage at the nominal level. In light of the results, I then demonstrate how to judiciously use the bootstrap in both regularized and non-regularized networks: the former can provide a useful summary of data-mining, whereas the latter allows for making inference on network parameters. To ensure network researchers have the option of computing valid CIs, I implemented a non-regularized bootstrap for various types of partial correlations in the {\tt R} package \textbf{GGMnonreg}.
FILSAFAT PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Nurgiansah Heru
Published: May 2021

Filsafat adalah ibunya ilmu pengetahuan. Ilmu Alam, Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora, Ketiganya bersumber dari filsafat. Banyak kalangan terutama mahasiswa menganggap bahwa belajar filsafat sangat menjenuhkan. Padahal jika ditelisik lebih jauh, belajar filsafat berarti belajar hakikat kehidupan sepenuhnya, dan belajar Filsafat Pendidikan sangat penting bagi para calon guru yang akan berkecimpung di dunia Pendidikan. Pada dasarnya belajar filsafat berarti belajar mengenai asal usul ilmu pengetahuan dan belajar Filsafat Pendidikan akan memberikan warna tersendiri bagi para pendidik yang akan mencerdaskan putra-putri bangsa. Buku ini mengupas tuntas mengenai Filsafat Pendidikan dan Aliran Alirannya sehingga sangat mendukung kegiatan pembelajaran di kelas khususnya pada mata kuliah Filsafat Pendidikan.
Lessons learned from the business model of sustainable vicuna fiber production management in Chile
Authors: Barra Novoa Rodrigo
Published: May 2021

The purpose of this article is to share with stakeholders and researchers in the Aymara livestock sector the results, experiences and lessons learned about the production and commercialization of vicuña fiber under sustainable management from different innovation initiatives financed by the Foundation for Agrarian Innovation, FIA. It is hoped that this information, systematized in the form of a "learned business model", will provide stakeholders with the information they need and provide elements that will allow them to make productive decisions and, potentially, develop initiatives related to this economic sector.
Using video footage to analyze students' arguments in solving exercises:
Authors: Ribeiro de Oliveira Terezinha Marisa , Costa Amaral Carmem Lúcia
Published: May 2021

The aim of this paper is to describe the qualitative research in which we used video footage as a didactic resource to understand students' arguments and justifications in solving mathematical problems. Participated in this study 28 students from the 9th grade of the school within in São Paulo (Brazil). For the analysis of the students’ arguments, we used as reference the authors D’Ambrósio (2001), Orlandi (2009) and Sadovsky (2010). The results showed that video footage can be a resource to be explored by teachers to analyze not only their students' arguments and justifications in solving problems, but also to aid the teachers to self-assessment of your teaching practices.Keywords: Learning. Basic education. Video recording.