bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Randomized Study to Evaluate the Impact of Telemedicine Care in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes With Multiple Doses of Insulin and Suboptimal HbA1c in Andalusia (Spain): PLATEDIAN Study
Authors: Ruiz de Adana Maria S. , Alhambra-Expósito Maria Rosa , Muñoz-Garach Araceli , Gonzalez-Molero Inmaculada , Colomo Natalia , Torres-Barea Isabel , Aguilar-Diosdado Manuel , Carral Florentino , Serrano Manuel , Martínez-Brocca Maria A. , Duran Ana , Palomares Rafael
Published: December 2019

OBJECTIVE

To assess the impact of a telemedicine visit using the platform Diabetic compared with a face-to-face visit on clinical outcomes, patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and physicians’ satisfaction in patients with type 1 diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

PLATEDIAN (Telemedicine on Metabolic Control in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Andalusian Patients) (NCT03332472) was a multicenter, randomized, 6-month follow-up, open-label, parallel-group controlled study performed in patients with type 1 diabetes with suboptimal metabolic control (HbA1c <8% [<64 mmol/mol]), treated with multiple daily injections. A total of 388 patients were assessed for eligibility; 379 of them were randomized 1:1 to three face-to-face visits (control cohort [CC]) (n = 167) or the replacement of an intermediate face-to-face visit by a telemedicine visit using Diabetic (intervention cohort [IC]) (n = 163). The primary efficacy end point was the mean change of HbA1c levels from baseline to month 6. Other efficacy and safety end points were mean blood glucose, glucose variability, episodes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, patient-reported outcomes, and physicians’ satisfaction.

RESULTS

At month 6, the mean change in HbA1c levels was −0.04 ± 0.5% (−0.5 ± 5.8 mmol/mol) in the CC and 0.01 ± 0.6% (0.1 ± 6.0 mmol/mol) in the IC (P = 0.4941). The number of patients who achieved HbA1c <7% (<53 mmol/mol) was 73 and 78 in the CC and IC, respectively. Significant differences were not found regarding safety end points at 6 months. Changes in HRQoL between the first visit and final visit did not differ between cohorts, and, regarding fear of hypoglycemia (FH-15 score ≥28), statistically significant differences observed at baseline remained unchanged at 6 months (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS

The use of telemedicine in patients with type 1 diabetes with HbA1c <8% (<64 mmol/mol) provides similar efficacy and safety outcomes as face-to-face visits.
Vicissitudes do debate etiológico sobre o autismo: leituras a partir da psicanálise lacaniana
Authors: Vallejos Eduardo , Tosta Rosa Maria
Published: December 2019

Este artigo teve como objetivo estabelecer uma discussão sobre diferentes modos de compreender a etiologia do autismo dentro do campo da psicanálise lacaniana, um deles que circunscreve o autismo enquanto psicose e o outro que o compreende como uma nova estrutura nosográfica. Para tanto, foi preciso retornar às elaborações de Jacques Lacan sobre a constituição do sujeito para que fosse possível refletir sobre os percursos teóricos dos autores identificando convergências, como a perseguição que o sujeito autista vive em relação aos signos da presença do Outro, e de que ordem são as divergências sobre a etiologia do autismo, se puramente políticas ou se possuem relevância clínica e epistêmica. A partir de proposições lacanianas como o estádio do espelho e os processos de alienação e separação, foi possível desenvolver a questão da entrada – forçada – do sujeito na linguagem e identificar a dimensão real do gozo que pode contribuir com a discussão clínica sobre a complexidade da aquisição da linguagem no sujeito autista.
Analisis Penilaian Kognitif Kurikulum 2013 Kelas Rendah MI Sabilul Ulum Mayong Jepara
Authors: Hartuti Miranti , Handayani Diana Endah
Published: December 2019

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi adanya penerapan kurikulum 2013 di kelas rendah MI Sabilul Ulum Mayong Jepara, khususnya kelas satu pada tahun ajaran 2017/2018 dan sekolah baru mendapatkan pelatihan tentang penilaian autentik. Penilaian autentik yang terdiri dari penilaian afektif, kognitif dan psikomotorik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penilaian kognitif kurikulum 2013 di kelas rendah MI Sabilul Ulum Mayong Jepara. Metode penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan analisis. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah guru kelas satu MI Sabilul Ulum Mayong Jepara. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu, wawancara, angket, observasi dan dokumentasi. Dalam pengecekan keabsahan data, penelitian ini menggunakan uji validitas. Metode analisis data dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari kegiatan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Penelitian dilakukan adanya penerapan kurikulum 2013 pada tahun ajaran 2017/2018. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan yang telah diuraikan maka dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa guru kelas satu di MI Sabilul Ulum Mayong Jepara dalam pelaksanaan penilaian kurikulum 2013 secara umum sudah sesuai dengan standar penilaian kurikulum 2013. Dalam pembuatan soal HOTS dari Ulangan Harian (UH), Penilaian Tengah Semester (PTS) dan Penilaian Akhir Semester (PAS) sudah sesuai dengan Silabus, RPP, buku guru dan standar kurikulum 2013.
Pendidik Yang Membelajarkan (Gaya Bank vs Hadap Masalah)
Authors: Bahri Samsul
Published: December 2019

This paper proves that the fundamental problem in teaching is the instructor who uses a bank style teaching model that casts off the potential of student creativity which leads to authoritarian feudalistic teaching in which students such as tabula rasa, blank white paper must be filled, therefore the facts empirically, the battle between the two models of teaching is still very much dominated by the teaching model in the style of the bank. By that, the writing of giving agat solutions to teaching models to problems is the choice of the instructors because this model is able to build participants' creativity and democratization in learning. With this model education can develop a humanizing mission for human beings, or students and able to produce generations that are of good quality in a scientific way, as well as morals seem to be realized.
Preliminary Report on the Research of “Activity Centers” in Taidong, Taiwan
Authors: Janda Petr
Published: December 2019

This report presents current research on aboriginal activity centers in Taidong County, Taiwan, primarily in the townships of Chishang and Yanping with over 30% of the population being of aboriginal ancestry. Taidong County is the region with the most distinctive aboriginal communities in Taiwan. The research attempts to identify the actors behind the operation of such centers and their significance for aboriginal communities. The research investigates the process of selecting suitable location for the facilities, the specific features of such centers, the potential religious significance of the locations including the role of traditional beliefs in predominantly Christian aboriginal communities, the symbolic value of structures built in the traditional style for construction of ethnicity and financing that enables the construction of the facilities and the organization of the festivities held in them. The principle research method used was interviews with local actors including local representatives, organizers of festivities, as well as members of local communities. The research began in 2017.
The Chemical Composition of Domestic Soybean Seeds and the Effects of Partial Substitution of Soybean Meal by Raw Soybean Seeds in the Diet on Pigs’ Growth Performance and Pork Quality (M. Longissimus Lumborum)
Authors: Zaworska-Zakrzewska Anita , Kasprowicz-Potocka Małgorzata , Wiśniewska Zuzanna , Rutkowski Andrzej , Hejdysz Marcin , Kaczmarek Sebastian , Nowak Piotr , Zmudzińska Anna , Banaszak Mirosław
Published: December 2019

The objective of the study was to determine the effect of replacing soybean meal with 5% of raw soybean seeds on the growth, feed consumption and utilization of growing pigs, also the carcass and pork quality. The growth experiment was conducted on 120 pigs of approx. 18.5 kg allocated to two dietary treatments. The animals from the control treatment (CON) were offered a diet with soybean meal, and the experimental group (EXP) was given 5% raw soybean seeds (NON-GMO, Augusta var.) instead of SBM. The experiment lasted 88 days. After the experiment, eight pigs from each group were euthanized and meat samples were collected. No diet effects on the animals’ performance and carcass quality were observed (P>0.05). The experimental diet affected (P<0.05) meat color, and also meat composition (higher water content and lower intramuscular fat content). The composition of fatty acids in the meat did not differ significantly, except for higher C16:1 content in the EXP group. The introduction of 5% raw soybean seeds into the diets did not impact animal performance, but it reduced some indices of the pork quality.
Biochemical and Haematological Blood Parameters of Sows and Piglets Fed a Diet with a Dried Fermented Rapeseed Meal
Authors: Czech Anna , Grela Eugeniusz Ryszard , Kiesz Martyna , Kłys Sylwia
Published: December 2019

Animal health and welfare can be assessed using biochemical and haematological markers of the blood. The values of these parameters depend in part on the quantity and quality of feed ingredients, i.e. feed protein and feed additives. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of including fermented rapeseed meal (FRSM) in dry feeding system on haematological and biochemical blood parameters of sows and piglets. The experimental material comprised 30 primiparous gilts and 30 multiparous sows after their second lactation. They were randomly divided into two groups of equal size – control and experimental. The animals in control groups CG (15 gilts) and CS (15 sows) received a standard diet for pregnant or lactating sows, depending on the reproductive period. Experimental groups EG and ES were 15 gilts and 15 multiparous sows, respectively, receiving feed with a 4% share of FRSM in place of soybean meal up to 100 d of gestation. In addition, from 100 d of gestation to 7 d of lactation, the sows in these groups received feed with a 9% share of FRSM, and then again a diet with a 4% share of FRSM until the end of lactation. Blood samples were taken from 6 animals from each group in two periods: at 100 days of pregnancy (late pregnancy) and at 27 days of lactation (late lactation). Blood from piglets was taken at 27 days of age (before weaning), from two piglets from each sow (one gilt and one barrow), taking into account the average body weight in the litter. Haematological parameters: Ht, Hb and RBC were determined in whole blood. The plasma content of minerals, activity of selected enzymes and biochemical parameters of sows, gilts and piglets were determined. The diet containing fermented rapeseed meal, fed to pregnant and lactating sows, increased the level of Ht and Hb and RBC content and mineral content (phosphorus, calcium and iron) in the plasma. This effect was mainly observed in primiparous sows. The inclusion of FRSM in the diet of sows reduced the plasma content of total cholesterol and triacylglycerols in sows and piglets, as well as liver enzyme activity, particularly AST in piglets. The use of fermented rapeseed meal in sow diet resulted in better use of mineral compounds, improvement of production effects and health parameters of sow and piglet blood.
Molecular Mechanisms of Dentine-Pulp Complex Response Induced by Microbiome of Deep Caries
Authors: Alexandru-Andrei Iliescu , Perlea Paula , Irina-Maria Gheorghiu , Mihai Mitran , Loredana Mitran , Iren Moraru , Sînziana Scărlătescu , Erdoğan Șachir , Andrei Iliescu
Published: December 2019

Deep caries progress is associated with tertiary dentin formation and additional reversible or irreversible dental pulp inflammation. It seems that some particular signs of pain in irreversible pulpitis are associated to a particular caries microflora. Streptococcus species, Parvimonas micra and Dialister invisus are prevailing in cases of throbbing pain while Streptococcus mutans is incriminated in sensitivity to vertical percussion of tooth. Continuous pain is thought to be the clinical outcome of Lactobacillus implication. A better understanding of molecular signals and mechanisms induced by microbiome of deep caries that orchestrate the modulation of dental pulp complex response toward tertiary dentinogenesis or pulp inflammation it is supposed to improve diagnosis and conservative therapies of vital pulp.
Effects of Complex Medical Rehabilitation Treatment on Ligament Instability in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Authors: Sorin Chiriac Marius , Sergiu Chirila , Tony Hangan , Mihaela Zamfirescu
Published: December 2019

Knee osteoarthritis represents one of the most frequent conditions in the elderly population. This condition affects the whole joint, having an important impact on the patient’s quality of life.

In this study, we evaluate the effect that medical rehabilitation treatment has on ligament instability in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Material and method: we evaluate, using specific tests, the anterior, posterior, lateral and medial stability in patients that undergo rehabilitation treatment. Evaluations were done initially, at 6 months after the first admission and at 12 months after the first admission. We compare the results in order to evaluate the impact the complex therapies that are applied have.

Results: in all cases, except posterior instability, there is a good effect in lowering the percentage of patients with positive tests after the first round of rehabilitation treatment. At six month after the second round of rehabilitation treatment (12-month evaluation) the results show a slight, non-statistically significant improvement over the 6-month evaluation.
Politiae Sunt Opera Dei – Leonhard Stöckel’s Doctrine of the Government
Authors: Guitman Barnabás
Published: December 2019

The cultural networks connecting Hungary to other parts of Europe, having developed in the late mediaeval period, worked on in the 16th century, and new points of contact were also formed after the Reformation. The most important elements in this network were the German-speaking citizens of the towns of the Hungarian Kingdom. This paper focuses on Leonhard Stöckel, born in the free royal town of Bardejov, Upper Hungary, who studied in Wittenberg and then returned home and headed the urban school according to Melanchthon’s model. Besides teaching, he wrote several works, mainly for educational purposes, most of which were published only after his death, while a smaller part remained in manuscript form. From the chapters of his works, it can be clearly seen what he thought of governance, of the tasks and responsibility of the magistrate.
The Necessity of Planned Urban Development
Authors: Bajnai László , Józsa Attila
Published: December 2019

The necessity of planned urban development might seem self-evident, but in reality is far from being so – particularly in former socialist countries turned into EU Member States such as Hungary or Romania. In Hungary, for instance, prior to EU accession, there was no generally accepted public opinion supporting the necessity of a planned urban development controlled by the public sector. However, the substantial resources – that in Hungary, e.g., involve impressive amounts – placed at the disposal of urban development within the framework of European Union development policy are not sufficient by themselves to answer the question as to why planned urban development is truly necessary. Based on the most recent research results on the topic and some relevant earlier Hungarian and foreign studies lesser-known in Central Europe, the present paper seeks to answer this question. It analyses the international literature as well as certain Western European, Hungarian, and Romanian cases in order to define the general objectives of urban planning and uses them as a starting-point to demonstrate the necessity of planned urban development.
Aspects of Residual Narratives as Spaces in Between Based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s Fantasies
Authors: Mihály Vilma-Irén
Published: December 2019

The primary aim of the present paper is to defineresidual narrativesbased on J. R. R. Tolkien’s works. Our approach is comparative and interdisciplinary since we take a close look at how the termresidualis used in different fields, such as sociology or cultural studies, and try to render the meaning of the new literary term by comparing it to and differentiating it from other similar concepts. Thus, on the one hand, the study is theoretical, based, for example, on Raymond Williams’s “residual culture”’ theory. On the other hand, there is the practical part of the research that analyses Tolkien’sThe Lord of the Rings, highlighting the main aspects of residual narratives. In the concluding part, we shall also examine to what extent these residual narratives can be regarded as spaces in between.
Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus L.1758) Management in Serbia
Authors: Lavadinović Vukan M. , Beuković Dejan , Popović Zoran
Published: December 2019

The common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus L. 1758) is an allochtonous game species of great importance to the hunting sector in Serbia. Growing concerns over a decline in its population raise issues about the proper management and hunting of common pheasants. As this research tends to identify the importance of common pheasants to Serbian hunters, the present study is based on a mixed research model combining traditional analyses with social studies on Serbian hunters. The data utilized have been collected from the annual management plans of 272 hunting grounds across Serbia and the interviews with 377 hunters. The results obtained suggest that there are significant differences between the analyzed variables in the management plans examined, which indicates that the pheasant hunting management in Serbia is not harmonized. However, the social studies conducted identify the common pheasant as the most hunted and popular game species with Serbian hunters. Accordingly, the common pheasant hunting and management in Serbia has to be improved in order to meet the hunters’ expectations and ensure their satisfaction.
Perceptions and practices of climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies among farmers in the Konta Special District, Ethiopia
Authors: Abera Nega , Tesema Dereje
Published: December 2019

Nowadays climate change is amongst the most critical problems affecting the wellbeing of human beings. In Ethiopia, where the majority of the population rely on agriculture, climate change has adverse effects. In rural areas, low resilient capacity to shocks exacerbates the impacts of climate change such as production failure, which in turn enormously contributed to food insecurity. In view of this fact, this study assessed the perceptions and practices of climate change and related adaptation and mitigation strategies among farmers in the Konta Special District, Southern Ethiopia, by using a mixed research approach involving a concurrent method of data collection and analysis. Quantitative data for this study was generated from 296 randomly selected survey households; while, qualitative data was collected through focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and in-depth interviews. The findings of this study revealed that sample respondents recognized the occurrence climate change and its increasing adverse effects. Regarding its cause, a substantial proportion (46.8%) of the respondents perceived climate change as the wrath of God and a natural phenomenon rather than attributing it to human activities. Participants also acknowledged that anthropogenic factors such as deforestation are the major driving factors for climate change. The study found that farmers affirmatively perceive the feasibility of the majority of the strategies embraced in the Climate Resilient Green Economy initiative endorsed at national level. Understanding that climate change effects are less reversible, farmers were found to practice mitigation strategies such as afforestation, agroforestry and agricultural intensification more than adaptation strategies. Adaptation strategies such as fuel conservation technologies were perceived costly and complex given the economic capacity and skill of farmers. Hence, rural and agricultural development policies should initiate context sensitive adaptation and mitigation strategies to enhance the capability of smallholders to deal with the effects of climate change.
Surveying Persons in Same-Sex Relationships in a Probabilistic Way – An Example from the Netherlands
Authors: Steinmetz Stephanie , Fischer Mirjam
Published: December 2019

In the last decade, the call for improved estimates of lesbians, gay men and bisexual (LGB) populations has grown steadily. This is related to the increasing visibility of same-sex unions and the rapidly evolving changes in the legal and normative institutional frameworks regarding same-sex relationships in Western countries. The aim of this article is to present the sampling strategy and discuss the quality of a recently conducted probability-based survey in the Netherlands that targeted mixed-sex and same-sex couples with and without children. The core questions addressed are (1) whether the sampling strategy paid off in terms of identifying same-sex households and (2) whether the collected sample is representative of the target population. While the sampling strategy has success in identifying same-sex households, the question of representativeness remains a challenging task in surveying LGB populations and couples in particular. Especially, aspects related to the sampling strategy, the survey mode and the covered topic of the research are central to understanding observed selection patterns in the examined mixed- and same-sex samples.
Comparing Self-Reported and Partnership-Inferred Sexual Orientation in Household Surveys
Authors: Kühne Simon , Kroh Martin , Richter David
Published: December 2019

Research comparing heterosexuals with bisexuals and homosexuals in economics and the social sciences typically relies on two strategies to identify sexual orientation in existing survey data of general populations. Probing respondents to self-report their sexual orientation is generally considered the preferred option. Since self-reports are unavailable in most large multidisciplinary surveys, often researchers infer sexual orientation from the gender-constellation of a respondent’s partnership instead. Based on German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) data, this article reviews both strategies empirically in the context of a household panel survey. The analysis shows that self-reported and partnership-inferred sexual orientation are not mutual substitutes, instead leading to substantively different conclusions about differences between heterosexuals and LGBs (Lesbian, Gays, and Bisexuals). The article discusses problems of non-coverage in partnership-inferred sexual orientation and also investigates measurement error in self-reported sexual orientation, finding notable mode and interviewer effects.
Wind exposure as a factor influencing the littoral macrozoobenthic community: a methodological approach and preliminary findings
Authors: Bielczyńska Aleksandra
Published: December 2019

The aim of the work was to analyze the influence of wave activity on invertebrate fauna living in the littoral zone. For this purpose, an algorithm was developed to analyze spatial and meteorological data, calculating the values of fetch and wind exposure. The taxonomic composition of the fauna and the values of selected water quality indicators were analyzed against the background of varied wind exposure, trophy, and various habitats. A significant negative impact of wind exposure on the taxonomic variety of the macrozoobenthic community, the number of Coenagrionidae damselflies and Baetidae mayflies was found. It is difficult to separate the impact of waves on the fauna from the impact of other natural and anthropogenic factors, because those factors may also be affected by water movements. The tool produced as part of this work can also be used to further investigate the issue of impact of waves on all the communities living in the littoral zone.
Synthesis and characterization of mesoporous carbon spheres
Authors: Li Shuiping , Zhu Huajun , Xu Guilong , Lin Qing , Wang Chengshuang , Wu Qisheng , Wang Zhanhong
Published: December 2019

A three-step method was used for the synthesis of mesoporous carbon sphere (MCS) material: firstly, silica (SiO2) nanoparticles were synthesized by the modified Stöber procedure; secondly, tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) and cetyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAC) were grafted onto SiO2 core nanoparticles to prepare SiO2@SiO2-CTAC hard templates; lastly, MCS material was fabricated by carbonizing and selective leaching SiO2/resorcinol-formaldehyde (RF) composites. The influence of the mass ratio of R-F/silica on the structure, morphology and crystal form was studied. The results indicate that the MCS materials have a uniform morphology. The increase of the mass ratio of R-F/silica can increase the specific surface area and pore volume. The three-step method provides a cost-effective procedure for the fabrication of MCS materials with uniform morphology.
Synthesis, growth, and characterization of hexagonal shaped potassium-boro-phthalate (KBP) single crystal by slow solvent evaporation method for optoelectronics applications
Authors: Mohanraj K. , Balasubramanian D. , Jhansi N.
Published: December 2019

A novel nonlinear optical crystal of potassium-boro-phthalate (KBP) was grown by a slow solvent evaporation technique. The crystalline nature and cell parameters were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD) study. The presence of various functional groups was determined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) spectral analysis. The linear optical properties were determined by UV-Vis-NIR spectral analysis. The dielectric constant and dielectric loss of KBP were measured in the frequency range of 500 Hz to 5 MHz at different temperatures. The mechanical properties of KBP single crystal were studied using Vickers microhardness tester. The linear and nonlinear optical properties of the grown crystals were studied to assess its suitability for device fabrication.
Study on irradiated D-mannose isolated from cranberry
Authors: Guzik Grzegorz P. , Stachowicz Wacław , Michalik Jacek
Published: December 2019

The stable EPR signal produced by ionizing radiation in crystalline D-mannose (C6H12O6) and separated from cranberries (Vaccinium oxycoccus) was studied. The isothermal heating of irradiated sample at 95°C for 10 minutes (melting point of D-mannose is 132°C) resulted in the modification and simplification of the EPR signal involved. The isotropic quartet has been recognized in the EPR signal of heat-treated sample. Molecular structure of the isotropic quartet identified in the complex EPR signal of D-mannose crystallite is proposed.
The Anatomy of Renal Arteries in Adults
Authors: Stojadinovic Dobrivoje , Zivanovic-Macuzic Ivana , Jakovcevski Maja , Jeremic Dejan , Kovacevic Marija , Minic Milos
Published: December 2019

Detailed extraparenhymal renal hilar dissection was performed on 110 fixed cadaveric kidneys (60 from male cadavers and 50 from female cadavers). We analyzed the number of renal arteries, angles between renal arteries and abdominal aorta, length and diameter of the renal arteries. Multiple renal arteries were present in 20.9% of cases, with a slightly higher incidence on the right side (21.8%: 20.0%). The angle between the aorta and the RRA varied from 30° to 100° with a mean of 64.1°, while the angle between the abdominal aorta and the LRA was 40° to 115°, with a mean of 67.3°. The external caliber of the RRA at the point of origin from the abdominal aorta was 5 mm to 9.1 mm, with a mean of 6.8 mm. The same caliber of the LRA was 3.7 to 9.6 mm with a mean of 7.0 mm. The average length of the renal artery from the point of origin from the abdominal aorta to the branching point was 36.2 mm for the right renal artery and 30.7 mm for the left renal artery. The average length of the renal artery from the point of origin from the abdominal aorta to the renal hilum was 65.1 mm for the right one and 54.7 mm for the left one. Knowledge of the number of renal arteries, their mode of entry into the kidney, the angles they build with the abdominal aorta, their diameter and length has practical applications in interventional radiology and surgery of the kidney and its environment.
Theatre Criticism – a Still Image of a Time
Authors: Bartoş-Agavriloaie Oana-Nicoleta
Published: December 2019

Theatre criticism deposits an important part of the memory of theatre, compacting the rhythm of the life of theatre. It represents a genuine collection of opinions/critical comments on acting, directing views, repertoires, set designs, costumes, and it manages to create an image of the world of theatre. It helps us become timeless viewers of still images portraying the profile of Romanian theatre in the second half of the 19th century. A mirror of its time, the theatre review allows us to understand the practices, opinions and values of that time, and to analyse the extent to which they might be functional nowadays.
Theater Festivals - a Collective Archive
Authors: Iacobuţe Ramona-Petronela
Published: December 2019

Theatre can also be viewed as a collective archive that we go to when we need to better understand the world around us, artistic movements and trends, the state of mankind. Each participant in a theatrical act, whether spectator or creator, loads it with emotions and, therefore, with memories. Theatre, in all its forms, strengthens communities, and theatre festivals are a very good opportunity to popularize theatrical productions, from the level of some small communities, to the macro level. Diversity is an essential ingredient for stimulating imagination and a better understanding of an area of interest. This is why a theatre festival with international coverage, such as the International Theatre Festival for Young Audiences in Iasi (FITPTI), should make for its audience as many referrals as possible to the context and artistic life of a community as a whole. In order to achieve such an objective, in addition to the scenic representations, theatrical exhibitions, book launches, interactive installations, theatrical critique seminars, residences for young playwrights, reading shows are more than necessary. If we refer to the collective memory enriched by theatre, we could say that theatre shows have a short life. But, most of the times, those that really have a major impact and their creators are also found in books. And, it is known, books have a much longer life. FITPTI organizers understood this from the beginning and gave the theatre book an important place in the event.
With a Critical Eye on Romanian Criticism. From the Memories of the Flowing Thaw
Authors: Petcu Ioana
Published: December 2019

Miruna Runcan’s book fills a still empty space of the specialized literature and, at the same time, it is the fruit of the research of a mind constantly concerned with the status of criticism in Romania, the meanders of a long process with stagnation and with episodes of boost in the pre- and post-decembrist panorama. The complex study that appeared at Tracus Arte Publishing House, this year, sits on the shelf of the library between the author’s previous titles, completing (and probably to be continued) the poliform portrait, viewed from the inside and outside, of the critical commentary in our theatre areal.
NILAI KEARIFAN LOKAL FOLKLOR MASYARAKAT KABUPATEN BINTAN
Authors: Tessa, Elfa Oprasmani Suhardi
Published: December 2019

Bintan Regency community has long been known to have various folklore geniuses.  But not many have been appointed as objects of research, particularly in terms of the value of their local wisdom. This study used descriptive qualitatative method. Data collection using interview teachniques and documents. Data analysis uses content analysis techniques. The result obtained showed that folklore district of Bintan community contained local wisdom values such as the value of Islamics religion, moral value, social values, hard work values, and educational values.
A rare case of palatal lesion caused by an embedded primary tooth root in an adult patient
Authors: Almarshad Houriah , Almuhanna Nada
Published: December 2019

Background: Palatal lesions involve a spectrum of pathological entities; approximately half of them are malignant. Exploratory surgery has been used in medical practice to reach the definitive diagnosis of many conditions. Retained primary teeth may result in a significant clinical complication. Case presentation: A 21-year-old Saudi female presented complaining of an irregularity in her palate. Exploratory surgery was carried out to reach definitive diagnosis and treatment; 2 weeks recall showed improvement and a desirable outcome. Conclusion: To our knowledge, there is limited scientific data regarding retention of embedded primary roots in the adult patient. Underlining the importance of reporting such cases, additional studies are needed to complement this topic.
STUDI PERBANDINGAN PEMASANGAN MATERIAL WATERPROOFING JENIS SELF ADHESIVE MEMBRANE DENGAN CRYSTALLINE
Authors: Kozaly Ekka , Sutandi Arianti
Published: December 2019

Pekerjaan waterproofing pada suatu bangunan sangat penting terutama pada lantai basement. Dalam pekerjaan pemasangan waterproofing terdapat banyak jenis material waterproofing yang ditawarkan dengan harga dan durasi pekerjaan yang beragam. Dalam studi ini dibandingkan material dari segi harga dan durasi pekerjaan. Untuk perhitungan harga dihitung jumlah harga material terpasang. Untuk durasi pekerjaan dibandingkan luas daerah yang telah tertutupi waterproofing selama waktu pengamatan. Dua jenis waterproofing yang dibandingkan adalah jenis self adhesive membrane dan crystalline. Setelah ditentukan jenis waterproofing yang digunakan, agar suatu proyek berjalan tepat waktu maka perlu diperhitungkan tingkat produktivitas pekerjaannya. Pada analisis ini juga dibandingkan tingkat produktivitas pekerjaan pemasangan waterproofing pada kedua proyek dimana tiap waterproofing tersebut dipasang. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan cara random activity sampel dan perhitungan produktivitas menggunakan metode work sampling dan metode labor utilization rate (LUR). Dari hasil perhitungan, untuk produktivitas dan efektivitas didapat nilai produktivitas proyek A tempat terpasangnya self adhesive membrane waterproofing sebesar 30,07 m2/orang-hari dengan nilai LUR sebesar 88,18 % dan total harga adalah sebesar Rp 550.000,00 per m2-hari. Sementara untuk crystalline waterproofing pada proyek B didapat hasil perhitungan produktivitas sebesar 40,39 m2/orang-hari dengan nilai LUR sebesar 80,23 % dan total harga sebesar Rp 150.000,00. Luas daerah yang telah tertutupi waterproofing untuk proyek A dan B masing-masing seluas 7981,55 m2 dan 8707,5 m2.
ANALISIS POTENSI PENERAPAN SISTEM RAINWATER HARVESTING PADA KAMPUS I UNIVERSITAS TARUMANAGARA
Authors: Putra Jonathan , Pranoto Wati Asriningsih
Published: December 2019

Indonesia merupakan wilayah dengan curah hujan yang tinggi dan cenderung terdistribusi secara merata sepanjang tahun tanpa ada perbedaan yang mencolok antara musim hujan dan kemarau. Potensi sumber air bersih alami ini, apabila di manfaatkan dalam bentuk sistem Rainwater Harvesting di lokasi Kampus I Universitas Tarumanagara dapat menghemat air bersih per harinya sekitar 27,0497% pada hari hujan dari kebutuhan air harian menurut perhitungan SNI 03-7065-2005. Sedangkan menurut data tagihan bulanan air, sistem Rainwater Harvesting apabila diterapkan dapat menghemat air hingga 87,1169% pada hari hujan. Biaya air PAM yang dapat dihemat per tahun sebesar Rp 234.195.703,-. Kemudian bak penampung yang dibutuhkan untuk menampung air hujan total sebesar 168,2924 m3.
ANALISIS PERBANDINGAN ANTARA FONDASI TIANG PANCANG BAJA H-PILES DAN FONDASI TIANG PANCANG BETON PERSEGI PRESTRESSED
Authors: Astari Windy Widyarti , Susilo Alfred Jonathan
Published: December 2019

Sebagai struktur yang menopang beban struktur bangunan di atasnya, fondasi tiang pancang adalah salah satu jenis fondasi dalam yang sering digunakan dalam konstruksi bangunan. Berbeda dengan di negara lain seperti di Amerika Serikat, di Indonesia tiang pancang yang paling sering digunakan adalah tiang pancang beton dibandingkan tiang pancang baja maupun kayu. Untuk memperoleh hasil yang efisien, pemilihan jenis fondasi yang tepat merupakan hal yang sangat penting untuk dilakukan. Pada skripsi ini akan dilakukan analisis apakah fondasi tiang pancang beton persegi prestressed lebih banyak digunakan di Indonesia karena memang lebih optimal untuk diterapkan dibandingkan dengan fondasi tiang pancang baja H-Piles. Analisis akan dilakukan dengan cara melakukan perhitungan kapasitas tekan, kapasitas tarik dan penurunan fondasi tiang pancang baja H-Piles dan tiang pancang beton persegi prestressed apabila kedua tiang memiliki dimensi panjang dan lebar yang sama yang dikondisikan berada pada tanah yang sama. Analisis perhitungan terhadap kapasitas tekan, kapasitas tarik dan penurunan tiang akan dilakukan dengan perhitungan secara manual dan di cek dengan menggunakan software komputer. Hasil analisis pondasi tiang pancang baja H-Piles dan tiang pancang beton persegi prestressed tersebut kemudian akan dibandingkan dan dihitung selisih biaya material kedua tiang sebagai pertimbangan dalam pemilihan jenis fondasi tiang pancang hingga dapat disimpulkan jenis fondasi yang lebih optimal untuk digunakan pada tanah yang di analisis.
STUDI PERBANDINGAN PENCAMPURAN 4 JENIS LIMBAH YANG SULIT DIDAUR ULANG TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PROPERTI TANAH
Authors: Stanislaus Stanislaus , Prihatiningsih Aniek
Published: December 2019

Keadaan tanah memiliki peran penting terhadap keperluan konstruksi dalam bidang teknik sipil, tanah berfungsi untuk menopang suatu bangunan konstruksi di atasnya, namun di beberapa tempat di Indonesia terdapat daerah yang memiliki tanah yang kurang baik seperti memiliki daya dukung rendah, hal ini sangat berpengaruh terhadap proses konstruksi. Selain tanah yang kurang baik limbah juga merupakan faktor permasalahan utama yang terjadi di Indonesia, limbah yang dibuang dan tertumpuk pada satu wilayah tertentu dapat menyebabkan dampak negatif terhadap lingkungan. Untuk menghindari hal tersebut maka dilakukanlah suatu penelitian agar limbah yang tidak dapat didaur ulang tersebut dapat digunakan sebagai bahan stabilisasi tanah, dan diharapkan dapat meningkatkan daya dukung dari tanah itu sendiri.Penelitian ini menggunakan tanah clay shale dari daerah Cietereup Sentul Bogor. Pengujian menggunakan unconfined compression test dengan komposisi variasi limbah yaitu serbuk kaca, abu sekam padi, styrofoam, dan fly ash type F sebesar 10% berdasarkan volume mold unconfined compression test.
ANALISIS VALUE ENGINEERING PADA PROYEK PERUMAHAN DJAJAKUSUMAH RESIDENCE
Authors: Amelia Hanifah , Sulistio Hendrik
Published: December 2019

Pemilihan material pada konstruksi sebuah bangunan merupakan suatu hal yang sangat penting untuk mencapai perencanaan proyek yang efisien. Terdapat berbagai macam pilihan material mulai dari material komposit sampai dengan material non komposit. Dengan menggunakan value engineering dapat memungkinkan tercapainya perencanaan proyek yang efisien. Pada proyek perumahan djajakusumah residence terdapat beberapa pekerjaan konstruksi. Pekerjaan dinding merupakan salah satu pekerjaan yang memiliki biaya tertinggi sehingga memiliki kemungkinan untuk dilakukan value engineering. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memndapatkan pilihan material terbaik untuk pekerjaan dinding menggunakan value engineering. Alternatif yang terdapat untuk pilihan material dinding dalam penelitian ini adalah bata merah, batako dan m-panel. Material dinding pada desain awal proyek djajakusumah residence adalah bata ringan. Metode yang digunakan untuk pengambilan keputusan dalam penelitian ini dengan membandingkan antara net present value (NPV) dengan value masing-masing alternatif.  Didapatkan hasil perbandingan antara NPV dengan value untuk desain awal bata ringan sebesar 5.34, bata merah sebesar 5.46, batako sebesar 4.87, dan m-panel sesbesar 5.05. Berdasarkan perbandingan tersebut didapatkan bahwa yang tertinggi adalah bata merah dengan hasil perbandingan 5.46 dan biaya konstruksi yang dimiliki bata merah adalah Rp52,942,866,059.83, sehingga menghemat biaya desain awal sebesar Rp 258,762,864.47. Dapat dinyatakan bahwa bata merah merupakan alternatif yang terbaik pada proyek perumahan djajakusumah residence.
STUDI KEGAGALAN PADA TIANG BOR TERINSTRUMENTASI PADA PROYEK DI KAWASAN SUDIRMAN
Authors: Putra Nurdiyanto Surya Graha , Leman Sunarjo , Iskandar Ali
Published: December 2019

Fondasi merupakan suatu bagian struktur yang sangat penting dan krusial dalam suatu bangunan konstruksi. Dalam perencanaannya fondasi tiang bor harus memenuhi dua kriteria yang sangat penting, yaitu penurunan dan daya dukung tanah. Suatu tiang bor dapat dipasang suatu instrumen untuk mengetahui regangan atau strain yang terjadi pada saat tiang dibebani dimana regangan atau strain yang dihasilkan dapat menghasilkan nilai gaya beban atau daya dukung yang dapat dibandingkan dengan perhitungan daya dukung secara teoritis. Jenis instrumen yang biasa dipakai adalah VWSG dan Tell Tale Extensometer, yang dibahas dalam karya ilmiah ini adalah VWSG yang merupakan suatu instrumen yang berguna untuk mengetahui distribusi beban dan perilaku tiang pada saat tiang dibebani. Peran polimer sangat penting dalam pelaksanaan pembuatan fondasi tiang bor, karena berguna untuk menstabilisasikan lereng agar tidak longsor. Kegagalan tiang fondasi terkadang masih dapat ditemui dalam suatu konstruksi gedung, peninjauan yang dapat dilakukan untuk menganalisis kegagalan yang terjadi yaitu dengan meninjau kondisi parameter tanah pada lokasi proyek tersebut, memodelkan kondisi tiang dengan  melihat perilaku interface antara tanah dengan polimer dan dengan beton dengan tiga beban normal yang berbeda berdasarkan percobaan praktikum direct shear test, dan menguji integritas tiang tersebut. Berdasarkan analisis yang dilakukan didapat suatu kesimpulan mengenai penyebab kegagalan tiang yang ditinjau.
STUDI DEBIT ANGKUTAN SEDIMEN DASAR SUNGAI CITARUM DENGAN RUMUS EINTEIN’S, SHIELDS, SCHOKLITSCH’S DAN LABORATORIUM
Authors: Marvin Marvin , Pranoto Wati A
Published: December 2019

Sungai Citarum merupakan salah satu sungai terpanjang di provinsi Jawa Barat dengan panjang 297 km. Sungai Citarum tidak hanya mengalirkan air, tetapi juga membawa sedimen yang berasal dari hasil erosi.  Sampel yang digunakan untuk penelitian ini diambil di muara Ci-Beet. Penelitian ini dilakukan di laboratorium Mekanika Tanah dan laboratorium Hidrolika dengan menggunakan sirkular flum, dilakukan dengan menggunakan 3 tabung sampel dan di tes dengan berbagai kecepatan.  Penelitian ini difokuskan pada angkutan sedimen dasar (bed-load) dan dibandingkan antara hasil laboratorium dengan 3 pendekatan yaitu Einstein’s, Shields, dan Schoklitsch’s. Untuk debit air 0,0024 – 0,0035 m3/s, angkutan sedimen dasar yang didapat di laboratorium 0,0026 – 0,0557 kg/s/m, pendekatan Einstein’s sebesar 0,0175 kg/s/m, pendekatan Shields 0,0211 – 0,031 kg/s/m, dan pendekatan Schoklitsch’s 0,0065 – 0,0099 kg/s/m. Dari ke-3 pendekatan itu didapat bahwa pendekatan Shields yang paling baik untuk digunakan.
Trends and Disparities in Quality of Diabetes Care in the US: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2016
Authors: Kamat Shweta , Gousse Yolene , Muzumdar Jagannath , Gu Anna
Published: December 2019

Objectives: To examine trends and disparities in the quality of diabetes care among US adults with diabetes.

Methods: Individuals aged 20 years or older with diabetes from NHANES (1999-2016) were included in the study. Quality indicators for diabetes care included Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) < 8%, Blood Pressure (BP) < 130/80 mm Hg, Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL-C) < 100 mg/dL, triglycerides < 150 mg/dL, receiving eye and foot examinations in the past year, and meeting with a diabetes educator in the past year.

Results: A total of 7,521 adults with diabetes were identified. During the 18-year study period, significant improvements in diabetes care were observed in the overall study sample. Adjusted regression analyses showed that compared with their White counterparts, Blacks were more likely to have received eye (OR=1.37; P=0.01) and foot (OR=1.42;P=0.01) examinations and met a diabetes educator (OR=1.40;P<0.01) over the past year. However, Blacks were significantly less likely to achieve treatment goals for HbA1c (OR=0.77, P=0.02), BP (OR=0.75, P<0.01), LDL-C (OR=0.68, P<0.01). Hispanics in general had suboptimal healthcare utilization for diabetes but the Hispanic-white disparities in diabetes care outcomes were attenuated after controlling for patient sociodemographic, clinical and utilization characteristics. Overall, suboptimal quality of diabetes care were particularly prominent among adults without health insurance and those with lower educational attainment.

Conclusions: In the United States, despite persistent efforts, racial disparities in quality of diabetes care still persist. Lack of health insurance and lower socioeconomic status are among the strongest predictors of poor quality of diabetes care. These findings provide valuable information in developing policies and practices to promote racial equity in diabetes care. 

 

Article Type: Original Research
Situación del Arbitraje en Uruguay a raíz de la nueva ley de arbitraje comercial internacional. Análisis a la luz de los modelos de UNCITRAL y otras instituciones
Authors: Rivero Juan Manuel
Published: December 2019

The present essay tries to shed light on topics such as jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards under the latest Uruguayan Commercial Arbitration Act and makes a comparative approach with other arbitration institution models in the field of international dispute settlements like UNCITRAL. It is important to stress whether Uruguay has followed or torn apart the policy-making directives of those institutions. Likewise, it will go deeper on the advantages and disadvantages of this Law for Uruguay´s interests and its conformity with both domestic and international law on the matter.
The potential market for sustainable housing under the contingent valuation method. City of Palmira
Authors: Pinzón Botero María Victoria , Villota Ortiz Stephany Byaney
Published: December 2019

Sustainable housing is the constructive alternative under discussion in recent decades due to the multiple environmental impacts produced by the construction sector and its state of permanence and acceleration. Policies and standards at the international and national levels quickly encourage the implementation of actions in its favor. The lack of a market and the need to know it justify the research objective hereof of exploring the willingness to pay for sustainable housing through the Contingent Valuation Method applied to the city of Palmira, Colombia. A case of interest, as it is an emerging intermediate city regarding urban growth in the last decade in Colombia. The method designed a survey through the identification and valuation of significant variables for sustainable housing and the parameters of the analysis model and the method, which allow it to identify the potential market for sustainable housing. It is observed that the main variables of analysis in the literature consulted refer to topics such as location in relation to nearby equipment, materials’ properties, technological innovation and reduction in consumption of home public services. The survey shows that the willingness to pay in the city of Palmira is high for the lowest housing prices, and that the people with the highest income are the ones who would invest the most in sustainable housing and that the level of knowledge on the subject is scarce in general.