bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Additions to the Diptera Acalyptrata fauna (Anthomyzidae, Stenomicridae, Carnidae, Milichiidae, Heleomyzidae) of the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Authors: Roháček Jindřich , Tkoč Michal , Preisler Jiří
Published: April 2017

Records of five species of Diptera Acalyptrata representing novelties for the faunas of Bohemia or Moravia (Czech Republic) and Slovakia are given with discussion on their significance to the biodiversity knowledge of local faunas and a summary of their biology, distribution and identification with new information obtained from the material examined. Stiphrosoma humerale Roháček & Barber, 2005 (Anthomyzidae) and Stenomicra cogani Irwin, 1982 (Stenomicridae) are new additions to the dipterous fauna of Slovakia. Records of Meoneura alpina Hennig, 1948 (Carnidae) and Milichia speciosa Meigen, 1830 (Milichiidae) are the first from Bohemia and represent new northernmost distribution limits of these species; those of Heleomyza (Anypotacta) setulosa (Czerny, 1924) are the first from Moravia. Macrophotographs of all these species are presented to document the specimens recorded and/or to facilitate identification of these uncommon species. In addition, new records of S. humerale from Russia: E Siberia and of M. speciosa from Greece: Peloponnesse are given.
Autonomy of human mind and personality development
Authors: Niemczyński Adam
Published: April 2017

A psychology of human individual development is proposed which argues against its reduction to the description and control of human behavior or to cognitive psychology in the model of information and communication technology. Instead the author’s earlier conceptualization of the autonomy of human individual development is now elaborated further. The foundational premise to this end rests in Macnamara’s (1999) explication of Brentano’s (1874) notion of intentionality, i.e., referring to something as an object. It reveals the access of the mind to the ideal objects and to the kinds which provide for identity and individuation of the objects of human cognition (Macnamara and Reyes, 1994). It converges with the anti-irrationalism postulate which was put forward by Ajdukiewicz (1934). The reduction of the mind in psychology to something else proves unable to meet the anti-irrationalism postulate, regards perception and cognition to be of one piece, and it excludes intuition and ideals. In contrast to this, the notions of the spontaneous and self-sustainable perception and the self-determined mind open a way for psychology without the reduction of it to anything else. The same route has been taken earlier (Niemczyński, 2007) with a study of personality development from adolescence to the late ages.
Structure and Level of Religiosity Test
Authors: Rydz Elżbieta , Walesa Czesław , Tatala Małgorzata
Published: April 2017

The aim of the article is to present a new measure of structure and level of religiosity. The cognitive-developmental concept of integral development of religiosity by Czesław Walesa, which distinguishes eight parameters of religiosity: religious awareness, religious feelings, religious decisions, bond with the fellowship of believers, religious practices, religious morality, religious experience and forms of profession of faith served as the theoretical bases for the test. The measure was constructed to fit the specificity of the people of the Christian profession. The preliminary reliability and validity indicators were calculated on 126 participants. Construct validity was established with Centrality of Religiosity Scale (C-15), Scale of Religious Identity, Deconversion Scale for Adolescents. The psychometric indicators were satisfactory, which shows that the test can be used to measure structure and level of style of religiosity.
5th Rare Disease South Eastern Europe (SEE) Meeting, Skopje, Macedonia (November 15th, 2016)
Authors: Gucev Zoran , Tasic Velibor , Polenakovic Momir
Published: April 2017

The fifth SEE meeting on rare diseases (RDs) was held in Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MASA) the November 11th, 2016. Several lectures dealt with mucopolysaccharidosis, glycogen storage diseases and the possibilities for their diagnosis and treatment. Enzyme replacement treatment (ERT), its availability, effects (or the lack of it) on the brain, and further prospects of eventual gene treatment were comprehensively exposed and discussed. Special accent was on Gaucher, Morquio IVA, Hunter and the audience was given new knowledge on the complexities of diagnosis and treatment. A block of lectures on rare renal diseases was also impressive. From renal stones, their molecular and genetic mechanisms to different forms of CAKUT the use of NGS and other molecular methods in diagnosis of RDs. Mitochondrial diseases, the novelties and importance of early discovery were comprehensively exposed. Special lecture was given on the complement system. Endocrine disruptors, microprolactinomas were also the topic of the meeting. A rather reach session of posters was also presented.
Scholars, Friends, Plagiarists: The Musician as Author in the Seventeenth Century
Authors: Bianchi Eric
Published: April 2017

This paper treats plagiarism as performance and Angelo Berardi as a virtuoso. Berardi (1636–94), an active composer and musician, is remembered for his half dozen musical writings. Beginning with a discussion of previously lost or unknown writings by Berardi and his mentor Marco Scacchi, I demonstrate that Berardi composed his prose works through a highly self-conscious process of borrowing. More broadly, Berardi's case opens a window onto the construction of musical texts and simultaneously complicates them as straightforward sources of musical information. Musicians used—and appropriated—the written word to craft and project personae in response to epistemological and social disadvantages: theory outranked practice and theorists outranked practitioners. In style, technique, and content Berardi is representative of musician-authors who presented themselves as gentlemen rather than musicians, adopted the style and tone of Italian academies and erudites, and favored more speculative matters (musical science, antiquarianism, friendship, combinatorics), sometimes at the expense of practical ones. They pursued metaphysical and quadrivial questions now disregarded as irrelevant. I argue that, on the contrary, such writings reveal most precisely, at their most “irrelevant” and derivative, a musical and even mental world not quite congruent with current interest in its musical artifacts.
Профілактика хвороб печінки у курей яєчного напрямку продуктивності
Authors: Dunets V.Y. , Slivinska L.G.
Published: April 2017

The article gives brief statistics of state poultry industry in Ukraine, its importance in the market of the country and problematics. The most common pathologies of non-contagious etiology in poultry associated with impaired metabolism are examined in the article. The data on age features of metabolism, level of metabolic processes and critical physiological and technological periods in laying hen sis shown. The greatest load takes over the liver, which is directly or indirectly involved in all metabolic and functional changes of hepatocytes cause a breach in the systems of organs and in organism as a whole. The analysis of scientific literature and numerous studies in recent years shows that the disease of the liver (hepatosis or dystrophy of hepatocytes, hepatitis and cirrhosis) are very common among poultry and are composed from 5.0 to 50.8% of all non-communicable diseases. A feature of these diseases is hidden (subclinical) course, which complicates their timely diagnosis and effective prevention. One direction solution to the problem is to normalize metabolic processes in the body and morpho-functional state of the liver is to use hepatoprotectors. It is established that the group of these medications in recent years, acquired widespread adoption due to the intensive rearing of poultry and for protection their organism against unfavorable external and internal environment. Hepatoprotectors, improving metabolism in the liver, provide intensive growth, development and high productivity of poultry. The selection studies of physiological period of laying hens for using hepatoprotectors in the prevention of liver diseases is required, in particular hepatosis for conducting clinical examination of how the system measures to prevent metabolic diseases of poultry. It is necessary to improve methods of early diagnosis the dysfunction of the liver and use effective methods of correction of metabolic processes.
Сучасні тенденції на фармацевтичному ринку вакцин для птиці в Україні
Authors: Derkach I.M.
Published: April 2017

The aim for this work was to study the modern trends of the national market of immunological medicine that are registered in Ukraine in pharmaceutical market for pountry. By analyzing literary and other information sources we maid an analysing comparison in the market of immunological medicine for pountry.In article analysis of national pharmaceutical market of vaccines for pountry is presented, their manufacturers, the main trends of his development in 2015–2017. It is installed that he makes 37% of the market of immunologic medicine and by 88% it is supplied by import goods, mainly, such manufacturers, as Intervet Interneshnl (Netherlands Kingdom) – 15%, Loman Animal Khels Interneshnl (USA) – 12%, Merial (France) – 10%.Pharmaceutical production of national manufacturers of BIOTESTLAB and Beat-test-laboratory fills in the market of vaccines for pountry by 5% that on the market of national goods accounts for 43%. It was established that It is presented vaccines against 26 pathogents. The largest amount of vaccines presented against disease Newcastle (22%), disease Gamboro (14%) and infectious bronchitis (13%).Vaccines are produced in the form of suspensions, emulsions, solutions for diferents species of pountry and separately for hens.
NEGATIVE-PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF COMPLEX INJURIES AFTER TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY
Authors: Helito Camilo Partezani , Bueno Daniel Kamura , Giglio Pedro Nogueira , Bonadio Marcelo Batista , Pécora José Ricardo , Demange Marco Kawamura
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: To present an experience with negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in the treatment of surgical wounds in patients treated for infections after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with or without dehiscence and prophylaxis in wounds considered at risk of healing problems. Methods: We prospectively evaluated patients with TKA infection with or without surgical wound dehiscence and patients with risk factors for infection or surgical wound complications treated with Pico(r) device for NPWT in addition to standard treatment of infection or dehiscence in our institution. We considered as an initial favorable outcome the resolution of the infectious process and the closure of the surgical wound dehiscences in the treated cases and the good progression of the wound without complicating events in the prophylactic cases. Results: We evaluated 10 patients who used Pico(r) in our service. All patients had a favorable outcome according to established criteria. No complications were identified regarding the use of the NPWT device. The mean follow-up of the patients after the use of the device was 10.5 months. Conclusion: The NPWT can be safely used in wound infections and complications following TKA with promising results. Long-term randomized prospective studies should be conducted to prove its effectiveness. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.
Políticas de saúde e lacunas federativas no Brasil: uma análise da capacidade regional de provisão de serviços
Authors: Ribeiro José Mendes , Moreira Marcelo Rasga , Ouverney Assis Mafort , Silva Cosme Marcelo Furtado Passos da
Published: April 2017

Resumo No artigo são analisadas as regiões de saúde no Brasil segundo sua capacidade de provisão de serviços a partir do debate sobre a crise do federalismo cooperativo no SUS decorrente do processo de descentralização definido pela Constituição de 1988. Foram selecionados indicadores traçadores de capacidade de oferta de serviços segundo regiões e as análises estatísticas mostraram maior capacidade das regiões na atenção hospitalar e grandes assimetrias com relação a disponibilidade de médicos, equipamentos de alta complexidade e cobertura de seguros privados. Conclui-se pela necessidade de soluções que aumentem a capacidade governamental de reduzir desigualdades regionais a partir de maior coordenação central.
Conspecific and heterospecific alarm substances induce behavioral responses in juvenile catfish Rhamdia quelen
Authors: Vogel Carina , Weber Paula D. , Lang Carla , Baldisserotto Bernardo
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT The recognition of chemical information indicating the presence of a predator is very important for prey survival. In this study we tested antipredator behavioral response of juvenile silver catfish (Rhamdia quelen) against predator odor released by two different potential predators, Hoplias malabaricus and the snake Helicops infrataeniatus, and alarm cues and disturbance cues released by conspecifics and by non-predator species, Megaleporinus obtusidens and Astyanax lacustris. We used juvenile catfish that were naive to predators. The trials consisted of a 10-min prestimulus and a 10-min post-stimulus observation period. The behavioral response displayed by silver catfish exposed to alarm cues comprised a decrease in shelter use and an increase in locomotion, and also a longer latency period before feeding. Our results showed that juvenile silver catfish can perceive chemical cues released by predators, heterospecifics and conspecifics.
Effect of nanotechnology in self-etch bonding systems on the shear bond strength of stainless steel orthodontic brackets
Authors: Hammad Shaza M. , El-Wassefy Noha , Maher Ahmed , Fawakerji Shafik M.
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effect of silica dioxide (SiO2) nanofillers in different bonding systems on shear bond strength (SBS) and mode of failure of orthodontic brackets at two experimental times. Methods: Ninety-six intact premolars were divided into four groups: A) Conventional acid-etch and primer Transbond XT; B) Transbond Plus self-etch primer; and two self-etch bonding systems reinforced with silica dioxide nanofiller at different concentrations: C) Futurabond DC at 1%; D) Optibond All-in-One at 7%. Each group was allocated into two subgroups (n = 12) according to experimental time (12 and 24 hours). SBS test was performed using a universal testing machine. ARI scores were determined under a stereomicroscope. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to determine the size and distribution of nanofillers. One-way ANOVA was used to compare SBS followed by the post-hoc Tukey test. The chi-square test was used to evaluate ARI scores. Results: Mean SBS of Futurabond DC and Optibond All-in-One were significantly lower than conventional system, and there were no significant differences between means SBS obtained with all self-etch bonding systems used in the study. Lower ARI scores were found for Futurabond DC and Optibond All-in-One. There was no significant difference of SBS and ARI obtained at either time points for all bonding systems. Relative homogeneous distribution of the fillers was observed with the bonding systems. Conclusion: Two nanofilled systems revealed the lowest bond strengths, but still clinically acceptable and less adhesive was left on enamel. It is advisable not to load the brackets immediately to the maximum.
Judicial demand of medications through the Federal Justice of the State of Paraná
Authors: Nisihara Renato Mitsunori , Possebom Ana Carolina , Borges Luiza de Martino Cruvinel , Shwetz Ana Claudia Athanasio , Bettes Fernanda Francis Benevides
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT Objective To describe the profile of lawsuits related to drug requests filled at the Federal Justice of the State of Paraná. Methods A cross-sectional study, and the data were obtained through consulting the lawsuits at the online system of the Federal Justice of Paraná. Results Out of 347 lawsuits included in the study, 55% of plaintiffs were women, with a median age of 56 years. Oncology was the field with more requests (23.6%), and the highest mean costs. A wide variety of diseases and broad variety of requested drugs were found in the lawsuits. Approximately two-thirds of them were requested by the brand name, and the most often requested drugs were palivizumab and tiotropium bromide. Only 14.5% of the requested medicines were registered in the National Medication Register. The Public Defender’s Office filled actions in 89.6% of cases and all lawsuits had an interim relief. The mean time for approval was 35 days and 70% of requests were granted. Conclusion Oncology was the field with the highest demand for medicines at the Federal Justice of Paraná in 2014. A great variety of medications was requested. The Public Defender´s Office represented most lawsuits. All demands had an interim relief, and the majority of requests were granted, within an average of 35 days.
Adherence between steel bars and lightweight concrete with EPS beads
Authors: SARTORI A. L. , PINHEIRO L. M. , DA SILVA R. M. , FREITAS S. B. , CESAR T. G.
Published: April 2017

Abstract This paper describes the adherence behavior of a structural lightweight concrete with EPS beads (SLCEB) in a monotonic loading, based in a bibliographic review and in pull-out tests. The results of these SLCEB tests were compared with those of an ordinary concrete (OC) and with the values based in indications of the Brazilian code ABNT NBR 6118:2014 - Design of concrete structures. The pull-out tests of two batches of SLCEB and one of OC were analyzed, in a total of 60 tests. Mechanical characteristics were determined too, such as: compressive strength and tensile strength in split cylinder test. The calculated results according to the above mentioned standard were very different from those obtained in the tests, indicating that the theoretical values are more conservative than the experimental ones. It was also verified that it is possible to use SLCEB in structures with respect to the adequate adherence of reinforcement in the concrete.
Skew decks in reinforced concrete bridges
Authors: ROCHA B. F. , SCHULZ M.
Published: April 2017

Abstract This research investigates reinforced concrete plates and shells with skew reinforcement whose directions are not aligned with the principal internal forces. Two normal forces, one tangential force, two bending moments, and one twisting moment are defined in the plane of the element. The analysis includes two shear forces in the transverse direction. The membrane and flexural forces are distributed between two panels at the upper and lower faces of the element. The smeared cracking model, equilibrium considerations, and plasticity approach yield the design equations of the skew reinforcement. The slab reinforcement of flat bridges, with and without lateral beams and girder bridges are compared considering different skew angles. The minimum reinforcement criteria of skew meshes are discussed. The results show that skew reinforcement yields higher steel and concrete stresses.
A propos d’une amphore du Peintre d’Amasis conservée au Cabinet des Médailles de la Bibliothèque Nationale de France à Paris : trois grandes divinités de l’Athènes archaïque.
Authors: Puig Marie-Christine Villanueva
Published: April 2017

Résumé Le programme iconographique d’une amphore attique à figures noires, datée vers 540, signée du potier Amasis et attribuée au Peintre d’Amasis (Cabinet des Médailles de la Bibliothèque Nationale de France à Paris), est réexaminé. A partir de celui-ci, on se propose d’évaluer l’importance documentaire des images portées par les vases dans l’approche de l’histoire socio-religieuse de l’Athènes archaïque.
Announcing a Special Issue of the Deakin Review
Authors: Wiltse Lynne
Published: April 2017

It is my pleasure to be contributing this editorial for the Deakin Review of Children’s Literature.My name is Lynne Wiltse and I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Elementary Education at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. I teach courses in language and literacy and children’s literature, and have eagerly read each issue of the Deakin Review of Children’s Literature since its inception in 2011. I have made sure to introduce my students to this valuable resource. For example, I have the undergraduate students in my children’s literature course undertake an assignment that requires them to explore the site in detail. With its feature editorial and reviews of contemporary English-language texts for children and young adults, the Deakin Review is an excellent resource for prospective teachers.  This is the second time that the graduate students in my Children's Literature in the Elementary School (EDEL 510) course have participated by writing book reviews for a Special Issue of the Deakin Review (the reviews were published in Vol 4, No 4, 2015). The first time my students took part in this initiative was such a powerful learning experience that the next time I was due to teach the course, I approached the editorial team to see if we could recreate the opportunity. The result is this Special Issue. Once again, I am delighted with the diverse range of books my students selected for review. With the 2015 issue, the book review of The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus, introduced me to the amazing author and illustrator team of Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet. I have since read all their other biographies written for children. This year, Ada Twist Scientist, written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts, one of the books selected for review, really caught my attention. I can’t wait to read Beaty’s other books! As most of my students are practicing elementary teachers, we focused on picture books for young children at the K-6 level. These graduate students were able to apply what they were learning about visual literacy and evaluating picture books in our course to the picture books they had selected to review. We also discuss the importance of authentic writing opportunities for children; writing the reviews certainly proved to be an authentic writing experience for my students, one that they took very seriously. We are excited to see the published reviews. I thank Kim Frail and the rest of the editorial team of the Deakin Review of Children’s Literature for their support of this special issue.
Science of the Self as Depicted in the Story of the Snake-Catcher : Rumi's Mathnawī in Context
Authors: Zekrgoo Amir H. , Tajer Leyla H.
Published: April 2017

The Mathnawī uses metaphors to presents man’s multi-layered self. . Jalaluddin Rumi (d.1207) communicates through stories with great potential to be developed into various forms of visual and performing arts. Through his creative imagination, and using elements from Persian mystical literature Rumi presents his messages in an attractive and tangible form. Adopting metaphors and symbols he pictures various faces of nafs (self) relating each face, to an individual animal. “The Snake Catcher’s tale” is an excellent artistic display of man's battle with his animal self. It offers a complex religious subject in an easy-to-digest manner that can be visualized and set into play.
Is Olodumare, God in Yoruba Belief, God?: A Response to Benson O. Igboin
Authors: Layi Oladipupo Sunday
Published: April 2017

Belief in a Supreme Being is an idea that virtually all cultures of the world subscribe to. However, different interpretation could be deduced from the subscriptions. The Yoruba, for example, in Nigeria, is not an exception to this. Olodumare the Yoruba word for Supreme Being has attracted comments, interpretations and misinterpretations from different scholars of both Yoruba and non-Yoruba extractions. For instance, E. Bolaji Idowu, John Ayotunde Bewaji, Kazeem Ademola Fayemi, Kola Abimbola analyses manifest some seemingly contradictions which was hinged upon by Benson O. Igboin, in his paper “Is Olodumare, God in Yoruba Belief, God?” From their explanation, Igboin demand for the true nature of Olodumare having conceded that Olodumare and the Christian God are not and cannot be the same. Specifically, Igboin asked Olodumare, who are you? This paper, therefore, provides an insight to the real nature of Olodumare in Yoruba worldview. It argues that God is nothing other than the English meaning or interpretation of the Supreme Being. The paper posits that Igboin’s pairs of Esu and Olodumare of which one is true and faithful to Yoruba traditional Religion and the other true and faithful to Christianity in Yoruba land does not hold water. Using analytical method of philosophical inquiry, the paper concludes that Olodumare in Yoruba traditional Religion cannot be equated with the concept of God as conceived in Christianity neither could it be bifurcated. Hence, Olodumare is not necessarily God as conceived in Christian thought, but he is sufficiently a Supreme Being in Yoruba theology.
In Celebration of the New “International Journal of Automation Technology”
Authors: Tsuchiya Sojiro
Published: April 2017

I’m especially pleased to send you my congratulations on the publication of “International Journal of Automation Technology”.

The automation technology has the extremely clear purpose of replacing human work with automated system. However, the automation technology requires various kinds of technologies, ranging from mechanical technology, electronics, control technology, software technology for computer, to system technology necessary for those to be functioned effectively. Therefore, people, who start to learn the automation technology or keep up on it, cannot help gathering fragmentary information from many kinds of technology fields. Additionally, relationship and collaboration between academic institute and industries are important issues that mean industrial firms investigate mostly practical applications of automated machines and production systems, while mainly universities and institutes research fundamental and elemental technologies. With these backgrounds, it has been tough to grasp its whole picture of the automation technology in general, although some of leading universities, institutes and industry firms themselves advance and accumulate the automation technology systematically.

This time, through publishing “International Journal of Automation Technology”, I believe the automation technology must become popular and familiar for a great number of engineers, researchers and students. Especially, this publication is delightful news for young engineers, who work toward advanced automation in global business. I greatly expect this journal play a roll of network among engineers and researchers working on the automation in various technology fields, to help upskilling and stimulation for them, and to contribute the development of the automation technology itself as well.
Kentucky Bluegrass Divot Resistance as Affected by Cultivar, Trinexapac‐ethyl, and Soil Cultivation
Authors: Serensits Thomas J. , McNitt Andrew S. , Brosnan James T.
Published: April 2017

Athletic fields constructed with a high percentage of sand rely on the presence of above‐ and belowground turfgrass biomass to provide surface stability to athletes. As turfgrass plants are worn away during field use, their stabilizing effect is lost, increasing the potential for divoting. Excessive divoting results in poor footing and may increase the potential for athlete injury. The objectives of this research were to evaluate the effects of two trinexapac‐ethyl (TE) treatment regimes and one cultivation procedure on the divot resistance, tiller density, belowground biomass, and turfgrass ground cover of nine Kentucky bluegrass (KBG) (Poa pratensis L.) cultivars under varying levels of simulated traffic. Trinexapac‐ethyl (0.17 kg a.i. ha−1) was applied every 28 d from either May–July or May–October. The cultivation treatment, which consisted of a combination of vertical mowing 1.3 cm below the soil surface and core cultivation, occurred in the spring of each year. Traffic was applied starting in late summer using a Brinkman traffic simulator. Treatments and KBG cultivars were evaluated for divot resistance by measuring the length of divots created using the head of a golf pitching wedge attached to the end of a weighted pendulum. Differences in divot resistance among KBG cultivars increased as traffic level intensified. The application of TE from May–July reduced divot length most relative to the control both years of the experiment (18 and 7% in 2006 and 2007, respectively). Tiller density and belowground biomass were increased by May–July application of TE by 9 and 8%, respectively, compared to the control. The application of TE from May–October and the cultivation treatment each reduced divot size in one of the two years. Results indicate that on fall‐use KBG athletic fields with little to no play during the spring and summer, applying TE from May–July can increase divot resistance.
PENINGKATAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN DALAM PERSPEKTIF PSIKOLOGI SUFISTIK
Authors: Zuhri Zuhri
Published: April 2017

Abstract

Effort to improve the quality of education a necessity for the people who want to
get ahead, because the quality of education that will produce qualified human
resources to compete and exceed with other nations, which can produce work
and creativity in all aspects of life, to realize these goals, become responsibility of
government and the community as a provider of infrastructure while the
educator responsible for the learning process in this case is not only a variety of
facility and allowance obtained but the more urgent is the spirit and motivation
of religion as a driving force of progress or Sufi psychological factors.

Keyword: mutu pendidikan, psikologi sufistik
Merasakan Tasawuf
Authors: Anieg Mukhamad
Published: April 2017

Abstract

Awareness has inspired humans to feel Suﬁ sm. Various kinds of questions lie about mutasawiﬁ n, including Who am I? Where am I? For what I created? How do I ﬁ ll out alive? What am I looking for? What kind of life I want to pick up after death? If I could go back to my native place safely? And other fundamental questions in human beings. Religion deifying vehicle, Iman deifying fuel, and the man who drove, the religion with the contents of the sentences noble in heart, it was the straight path. Th e way of approaching Him is to continue to multiply zikrullah. Zikir is the parent of worship, then where is the zikir when penetrating into the heart of a clean then it will feel the souls kesuﬁ an true. Hearts (qolbu) can also be likened to building a house. He was surrounded by walls and secured with a gate or gate locked. Only family members and guests who comes who may enter it. While the heart of the deeper (lubb) is a locked room that holds valuable heirlooms belonging to the family. Only a few family members who have the key. So when the door was open means opened the doors of Suﬁ sm in human beings and to feel the pleasure that can perform worship and all the good deeds that will save people in the world and the hereafter.

Keyword: Suﬁ sm, qolbu, zikir
WHATSAPP MESSENGER DALAM TINJAUAN MANFAAT DAN ADAB
Authors: Jumiatmoko Mr
Published: April 2017

Abstract

Th is study aims to determine students’ understanding regarding the bene? ts and Adab within the group using WhatsApp Messenger. Th is research uses descriptive quantitative approach. Th is research was conducted in Madina STIT Sragen with the subjects of the study were students of the 6th grade with total of 11 responden. Data taken with a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Th e results showed that 1) WhatsApp Messenger is an Instant Messaging application that its use by internetbased student Madina STIT increased from three (3) years. 2) WhatsApp Messenger makes it easy to organize various academic community-based online virtual classroom system and multimedia features without limitations of time and space. 3) WhatsApp Messenger adaptable to its social culture including adab-adab in communicating without reducing the quantity, quality and modernity of the way of communication.

Keywords: WhatsApp, Benefits, Adab.
ASURANSI SYARIAH DI INDONESIA (Studi Tentang Peluang ke Depan Industri Asuransi Syariah)
Authors: Effendi Afif
Published: April 2017

Abstract

The term of takaful originates from Arabic verb ”kafalah” which means ”to help one another” or ”mutual guarantee”. Now takaful can be defined as an Islamic insurance concept which is grounded in Islamic muamalat, and regulations of Islamic law. This concept has been practiced in various forms. Theoretically, Takaful is perceived as cooperative or mutual insurance, where members contribute a certain sum of money to a common pool. Takaful is invited since commercial/conventional insurance is prohibited in Islamic law. Commercial/conventional insurance is strictly disallowed for Moslem because it contains the elements of gharar (uncertainty), maysir (gambling), and riba (usury).
Islamic Insurance or Sharia Insurance is based on mutual cooperation, responsibility, assurance, protection and assistance between groups of participants. Sharia Insurance gives members the opportunity to benefit in two ways ; from the financial security of a risk sharing arrangement, and from the spiritual benefit. Indonesia Islamic Insurance Association (AASI) said the growth of Takaful industry in 2013 reached 30-40 per cent. This year is expected better than before because Indonesia has prospect for the insurance industry to grow.

Keywords: Islamic Law, Risk Sharing, Mutual Cooperation
Simulação e análise de métodos para o aumento da eficiência termoenergética de uma edificação
Authors: AKWA João Vicente , PETRAGLIA Gabriel De Oliveira e Souza , LAUFFER Henrique De Araujo , SOARES Raiana Schirmer
Published: April 2017

Este trabalho apresenta um estudo sobre algumas alternativas de redução de custos energéticos em edificações.  Foi utilizado para as simulações parte da estrutura do prédio da Fundação Escola Técnica Liberato Salzano Vieira da Cunha, localizado no município de Novo Hamburgo, RS, Brasil. A estrutura analisada consiste em uma construção de alvenaria e possui dois andares, apresentando área total de 1919,14 m². Nela, situam-se salas de aula e laboratórios utilizados pela Fundação Escola Técnica Liberato Salzano Vieira da Cunha e pela Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul (UERGS). A simulação foi realizada no software de simulação dinâmica de edificações EnergyPlus, criado pelo Departamento de Energia (DOE) e gerenciado pelo NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory), ambos situados nos EUA.  Foram estabelecidas como propostas de redução de custos a substituição das lâmpadas fluorescentes tubulares por lâmpadas de LED compatíveis, a troca dos vidros comuns por vidros com menor transmitância e maior refletância, a implementação de um telhado verde e a implementação de um controle de temperatura anual. Levando-se em conta o consumo real de energia elétrica do prédio, através da simulação, foram avaliados os impactos causados por tais alternativas no consumo de energia elétrica do prédio. Os resultados obtidos através das simulações demonstram o significativo impacto causado pela troca das lâmpadas fluorescentes por lâmpadas LED, bem como pelo controle do termostato. O telhado verde e a troca dos vidros, por sua vez, não implicaram em grandes reduções de consumo.
The Impact of the Choice of Data Source in Record Linkage Studies Estimating Mortality in Venous Thromboembolism
Authors: Gallagher Arlene , Williams Tim , De Vries Frank
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT

ObjectiveLinked electronic healthcare databases are increasingly being used in observational research. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of the choice of data source in estimating mortality following VTE, with a secondary aim to investigate the influence of the denominator definition.

ApproachWe used the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) to identify patients aged 18+ with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Multiple cohorts were identified in order to assess how mortality rates differed with a range of data sources. For each of the cohorts, incidence rates per 1,000 person years (/1000py) and relative rates (RRs) of all-cause mortality were calculated.

ResultsThe lowest mortality rate was found when only primary care data were used for both the exposure (VTE) and the outcome (death) (108.4/1000py). The highest mortality rate was found for patients diagnosed in secondary care (237.2/1000py). When linked primary and secondary care data were included for eligible patients and for the overlapping period of data collection, a mortality rate of 173.2/1000py was found. Sensitivity analyses varying the denominator definition provided a range of results (140.6-164.3/1000py). The relative rates of mortality by gender and age were comparable across all cohorts. Depending on the choice of data source, the population studied may be different. This may have substantial impact on the main findings, in particular on incidence rates of mortality following VTE.
Linking the English Cancer Patient Experience Survey to Cancer registration: relating patient experience to outcomes, a step towards better services and outcomes
Authors: Carneiro Isabella Gomes , Charnock James , Fry Anna , Mak Vivian , Ormiston-Smith Nick , McConnell Hannah , Lyratzopoulos Yoryos
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT

ObjectivesTo link the English Cancer Patient Experience Survey (CPES) to Public Health England’s cancer registration records and allow new exploration of the association between patient experience and outcomes and eventually improve service provision and patient outcomes.

ApproachPatients’ responses from the first 4 waves (2010, 2011/12, 2013, 2014) of CPES were linked to tumour level cancer registration records. Cancer registration is available via the Cancer Analysis System (CAS).

A patient may have multiple tumour records in CAS. Therefore, the same CPES survey result could be mapped onto multiple tumour records in the cancer registration data.

It was necessary to match the patient records to identify the tumour records in CAS that most likely corresponded to the correct CPES response. The following criteria were used to match records at patient-tumour level: a match in the ICD-10 diagnosis codes from both datasets; and the time frames from diagnosis to discharge to best assess the correct match.

In order to increase the matching yield, the linkage also flagged related tumour types in the two datasets, following consultation with clinical and research experts in the field.

ResultsOver 75% of records in the survey cohort were successfully linked for each year of the survey waves. Analysis based on concordance between data items in both CPES and cancer registrations were mostly the same in the two datasets.

As an example of the linkage potential, the overall experience of patient care was compared with stage at diagnosis. The results show that patients diagnosed at later stages have significantly lower scores of overall care. To our knowledge, this is the first time these two variables have been analysed together in regards to the care of cancer patients in England and emphasise the need for earlier cancer diagnosis.

ConclusionThis is the first time the CPES has been linked to cancer registrations. The new linkage provides insight into how well represented the overall cancer patient population is within CPES and also assess concordance of data between them. This work is essential to support a programme of further analysis at NCRAS, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK.
Collateral benefits: Unintended consequences of the Roots of Empathy program
Authors: Fransoo Randy , Chartier Mariette , Nickel Nathan , Nie Yao , Brownell Marni
Published: April 2017

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ObjectivesRoots of Empathy is a school-based mental health program with demonstrated effectiveness in reducing bullying and aggression, and raising children’s social/emotional competence and empathy. This study examines the program’s impact on several longer-term health and social outcomes that are related to the program’s goals, but not specifically targeted by the program’s design or objectives.

ApproachThis study used linked, de-identified administrative records of health, education, social service use and justice system involvement for children and youth in Manitoba who participated in the ROE program, along with a carefully matched comparison group. Propensity scores were used along with hard matching on key variables to ensure comparability of groups. Outcome measures encompass a broad array of health, educational, and social indicators including hospitalization for injury, teen pregnancy, high school graduation, involvement with the criminal justice system, and suicide attempts. Analyses were performed at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP), using SAS 9.4.

ResultsFindings from analyses of data from the pilot study (N=688) reveal several ‘collateral benefits’ that may be related to the program, though most differences did not reach statistical significance in this initial sample. (Results from the full sample will be available May 2016; N ~ 8000.) Compared to matched counterparts who did not receive the program, ROE participants had lower rates of teen pregnancy (6.6% vs 9.6%; p=0.19), and school grade repetition (2.4% vs 3.8%, p=0.09), and higher rates of high school graduation (77.7% vs 73.5%, p=.36). However, they also had higher rates of injury-related hospitalization (6.4% vs 5.0%, p=0.14). Even in this small pilot, sub-group analyses for some outcomes showed significant differences for some strata but not others. Analyses of the full study group (underway) will provide more robust results.

ConclusionThese findings provide intriguing evidence suggesting beneficial impacts in several longer-term health and social outcomes that could feasibly be related to participation in the Roots of Empathy program. The multi-variable propensity scores and hard-matching algorithms used on this large group provide considerable confidence in attributing group differences to program participation. Results from the full sample will provide more conclusive results, and allow sub-group analyses. The linkage of databases from health, education, social service and justice systems provides a unique opportunity to examine the truly multi-dimensional long-term impacts of a program already proven to provide dramatic improvements in short and medium-term outcomes.
Small area variation in the utilization of common medical tests and consultations in Ontario, Canada
Authors: Webber Colleen , Dewit Yvonne , Hall Steve
Published: April 2017

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ObjectiveEvidence of regional variation in the utilization of medical tests and procedures has raised concern surrounding the potential overuse of unnecessary care. Such overuse is detrimental as it may lead to overdiagnosis, and the resulting overtreatment of indolent disease, inefficient use of resources, and rising healthcare costs. The purpose of this study was to explore small area variation in rates of commonly used laboratory, imaging, and cardiac tests and specialist consultations, and to identify factors associated with rate variations.

ApproachThis is a population-based cross-sectional study in Ontario, Canada using linked, administrative databases from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES). The study population was all adults aged 40 to 75 as of January 1, 2008. We measured the age- and sex-standardized rates of 36 laboratory, imaging and cardiac tests and specialist consultations across 97 health regions in 2008 using physician and laboratory billing data. The list of tests and consultations was chosen through discussion with primary care physicians to identify procedures that are commonly used and potentially overused in primary care settings. We compared the small area rates to the Ontario rate. We calculated small area variation statistics, including the extremal quotient (EQ), coefficient of variation (CV) and systematic component of variance (SCV), for each test and consult. We used multivariable regression models to identify factors associated with health area utilization rates.

ResultsAt minimum, a 10-fold difference was observed in the rates of each test and consult across the 97 health regions in Ontario, with the extremal quotients ranging from 13.6 to 54.9. When ranked in highest to lowest variation using the SCV, the tests and procedures with the greatest small area variation were limb computed tomography (EQ=49.6, CV=23.3, SCV=38.9), ferritin blood tests (EQ=42.7, CV=33.4, SCV=36.8) and vitamin B12 blood tests (EQ=40.9, CV=35.9, SCV=36.0). The test with the smallest variation was knee imaging (EQ=13.6, CV=2.1, SCV=1.7).

ConclusionWe observed substantial variation across Ontario in the utilization of 36 medical tests and consultations. These findings may indicate problems with access to care in areas with low utilization, or overuse of potentially inappropriate or unnecessary medical care in areas with high utilization. Ongoing analyses are exploring determinants of area-level utilization to better understand the observed rate variations.
The impact of administrative dataset characteristics on clerical review: A Tasmanian case study
Authors: Wiggins Nadine , Stokes Brian
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACTObjectivesThe Tasmanian Data Linkage Unit (TDLU) routinely collects detailed statistical data specific to time spent preparing datasets for linkage, performing clerical review and quality assurance for all datasets added to its Master Linkage Map (MLM). This information is used for a range of functions including resource planning, performance monitoring, preparation of data linkage quotes, data quality reporting and identifying potential process improvements.ApproachDetailed metadata for each dataset imported to the MLM is collected to determine likely linkage quality and to estimate clerical review resource requirements. Attributes including the time period covered, data completeness, data quality and accuracy, the population characteristics and an understanding of how the data was collected are documented. In addition to this metadata, clerical reviewer staff record the number of record pairs and groups reviewed within confidence ranges and the time taken to complete review. ResultsThe data collected provides strong evidence that administrative datasets with more problematic characteristics take longer to prepare, clerically review and quality assure. Tasmanian public hospital emergency presentations and admitted patient datasets, which are high in quality and completeness, have required less clerical review (8% and 6% respectively of total records) compared with perinatal baby (30% of total records clerically reviewed and significant additional time spent on quality assurance) and a small cohort of ambulance patients where 78% of all records were manually reviewed. The ambulance and perinatal baby datasets contained incomplete name, address and hospital identifier fields, and spelling and data errors were evident in the ambulance dataset as a result of the data capture method (over the phone with critical time constraints).ConclusionThe underlying dataset quality and completeness impacts to a significant degree the time taken to clerically review a dataset, and in turn the quality of links made in a MLM. Additionally, each new dataset added to the MLM introduces an additional layer of complexity necessitating additional processing time due to the number of record comparisons made. Having an agreed set of formal processes to prepare administrative data prior to data linkage, and understanding how source data is collected and processed, is crucial to obtaining high levels of quality within the MLM.