bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COVID-19 outbreak lockdown and its impacts on marketing of horticultural produces in Zimbabwe
Authors: Parwada C.
Published: July 2020

Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-2019) outbreak resulted to a global health problem. Lockdown was one of the common options suggested to curb the pandemic. Horticultural produces are perishable so delayed post-harvest marketing cause losses. This study aimed at evaluating the marketing of horticultural produces and farmers’ level of preparedness during the COVID-19 lockdown. A self-administered questionnaire was posted online from April 7 to May 7, 2020 the first month of COVID-19 lockdown in Zimbabwe (began on March 30, 2020). The study targeted horticultural farmers around Harare peri-urban and had 300 respondents. Data on sociodemographic, farmers’ behavior, awareness and attitude toward marketing and desire to minimize post-harvest losses was obtained. Frequency counts and percentages were determined. Chi-square tests on independent variables were done to test associations with demographics using SPSS version 8. There were significant (P<0.05) relations between awareness and attitude toward marketing, age and level of education. Demographic variable influenced the famers’ marketing behavior and attitude during COVID-19 lockdown. Most farmers reported highest (>35%) produce sale leftovers at the markets and spoilage during than prior the COVID-19 lockdown. The lockdown resulted to low sales and most farmers were unprepared for any crisis during the marketing stage of their production. The research contributed to an understanding of how a crisis situation influence marketing of horticultural produce and raises awareness regarding post-harvest losses. A qualitative study is recommended as a follow-up of this work.
THE ESSENCE AND FEATURES OF STATE REGULATION OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Vasyl Baldynyuk
Published: July 2020

The article substantiates the need for effective state regulation of rural development, since overcoming the crisis requires both the mobilization of significant resources and the introduction of effective regulatory methods. The functions of state regulation of rural development are outlined and the relationship with the problems of rural development identified. The main problems of the modern village from the point of view of sustainable development are considered, which takes into account the real unity and interaction of the basic structural elements of rural territories.It has been found that effective state regulation of rural development should be based on a system of principles that should take into account the specific features of rural areas as an object of state regulation. The directions of actions of the authorities within each principle are determined. It is substantiated that the effectiveness of regulation of rural development depends on the mechanisms of state influence on their development. The instruments, methods and methods of action of the state authorities in terms of each mechanism are considered. It is noted that the peculiarities of state regulation of rural development lay in the real unity of their basic structural elements: economic base, social and environmental spheres. Characteristics of such components of rural population as "quality of life" and "standard of living" are given, as well as terms used in the conceptual and conceptual field of quality of life research. The analysis of scientific works on the quality and standard of living of the population revealed the components that are most commonly used in its assessment at the regional level. The concept of "state regulation of rural development" is formulated. It is substantiated that the necessity of state regulation of rural territories implies the use of functional- territorial system of public administration, which will allow to ensure optimal interaction between public authorities and local self-government.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ РИНКУ ОСВІТНІХ ПОСЛУГ І ПРОБЛЕМА ВЗАЄМОДІЇ ВНЗ З РОБОТОДАВЦЯМИ
Authors: Лавриненко Л. М.
Published: July 2020

The purpose of the article is to analyze the current processes that are taking place in the field of training for the national economy of Ukraine, and to develop ways to improve the effectiveness of interaction and interconnection of labor markets and educational services. The problem of social partnerships between higher education institutions and the real economy is investigated. This paper analyzes the foreign experience of networking universities with employers, and highlights the successes and challenges of this process. The content of the mechanism of interaction between customers and consumers in the educational services market is considered. It also offers suggestions on how to make the education market more up-to-date and adapted to the development of everything new in the Ukrainian labor market. The necessity of regulating the interaction of educational services and labor markets is substantiated. It is proved that only the interaction of professional educational institutions, employers and the state can ensure the effective functioning of the market of educational services, which provides the balance of demand and supply of qualified personnel necessary for the successful economic development of the country.
ГЕРМЕНЕВТИЧНА ІНТЕРПРЕТАЦІЯ ЯК ПОРЯДОК ДИСКУРСУ
Authors: Дубініна Віра Олександрівна
Published: July 2020

The modern philosophical hermeneutics is considered in the context of ideas about the transformation of discursive practices and their influence on the formation of philosophical theories. Hermeneutics as a theory of understanding and interpretation itself acts as a family of discursive strategies, conditionally combined into a single whole and representing a new type of communication with the primary source of philosophical knowledge, which is especially important for understanding its individual components. The relationship of philosophical hermeneutics with the philosophy of language and the theoretical uncertainty of the most important elements of hermeneutic discourse are shown. In this article, we combine the idea of philosophical hermeneutics, as it developed in German philosophy of the XIX-XX centuries. with the notion that every philosophical theory, not to mention philosophical directions, develops, establishes a new, own order of discourse and that it is philosophical hermeneutics that is this new order that is somehow present in all directions of twentieth-century philosophy without exception: phenomenology, analytical philosophy, Marxism, psychoanalysis, etc. This interpretive discourse penetrates the flesh and blood of modern philosophy, being its quintessence and main motive.One can imagine the space of interpretation as a certain common space of the collective unconscious in which each interpreter, as a dreamer, moves along its own path, i.e. this interpreter’s dream is something larger, larger than what each of us sees in a dream. Then the figure of the coordinator, meta- interpreter, moderator, standing above individual interpretations, arises or becomes in demand.For all its ambiguity and vagueness of its theoretical foundations, philosophical hermeneutics undoubtedly seeks to constitute itself as a discursive norm, absorbing and subjugating all other speech practices. This allows us to talk about the hermeneutic paradigm of modern philosophy, the ideal of discourse, developing since antiquity and finding its embodiment and resolution in a wide range of modern philosophical theories. In a certain sense, one can speak of hermeneutics as a specific agent that penetrates into the very depths of interpretation schemes and methodologies. Perhaps this position of hermeneutics may cause criticism and suspicions of inescapable totality and peculiar repressiveness if the very nature of hermeneutic discourse did not contradict this point of view. Hermeneutics, by definition, opposes any violence against interpreted material, striving to reflect the whole spectrum of possible meanings and definitions.
ДИНАМІКА ВИНИКНЕННЯ СТИХІЙНИХ ОПАДІВ НА ТЕРИТОРІЇ ЗАКАРПАТСЬКОЇ ОБЛАСТІ З 1990 ПО 2019 рр.
Authors: Семергей-Чумаченко А. Б.  , Озимко Р. Р.
Published: July 2020

Heavy rainfall affects almost all spheres of human life and the economy, the intensity of this impact may depend on their type and quantity, duration and phase state, as well as geographical properties of the territory. In the paper determined the dynamics of severe precipitation (heavy and extreme rains and snowfalls) in the Transcarpathian region for 1990-2019. Information on severe precipitation was obtained from the observation points of the state hydrometeorological network of the Transcarpathian Regional Center for Hydrometeorology. Also included are data from the Pozhezhevska snow avalanche station (Ivano-Frankivsk region) as a representative observation point for the highland zone of the eastern part of the Transcarpathian region. Involvement of information from hydrological posts allowed to discover more cases of dangerous weather phenomena. The study revealed trends in the formation of heavy and extreme rains and snowfalls over the area with complex orography.
МЕЖПРЕДМЕТНАЯ СВЯЗЬ – КАК ПУТЬ ПОВЫШЕНИЕ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ ОБУЧЕНИЯ В ПРОЦЕССЕ ПРЕПОДАВАНИЯ КУРСОВ „ОБЩЕЙ ФИЗИКИ И МАТЕМАТИКИ“ В БГМА С ПРИМЕНЕНИЕМ КОМПЬЮТЕРНЫХ ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ
Authors: Диасамидзе Мзия Ресановна  , Телия Тамаз Николаевич  , Моцкобили Ия Ревазовна
Published: July 2020

The article analyzes the influence of the relationship of basic subjects with general technical subjects in the learning process for students of marine specialties. It is possible to realize this connection by developing and implementing engineering problems that a student at the BSMA will have to face both in primary courses and in the study of special subjects. Our early research results indicate the effectiveness of the use of such a teaching method as a means of developing students' thinking. Our institution is a specific technical university. Graduates have to work in extremely dangerous situations at sea, and they have to decide the fate of passengers, ship and cargo in a matter of minutes. Therefore, special thinking is an essential feature of a sailor. While studying, along with other subjects, students study various marine equipment, conduct observations of measuring instruments (for example, temperature in the engine room, in turbine pumps, etc.). The article considers the engineering problem - determining the value of the linear temperature coefficient of a thermistor in Excel. Based on the basic data, a graph of the dependence of temperature on resistance is constructed, a linear temperature coefficient and the reliability of the approximation value are determined. It is established whether the device used is laboratory. The corresponding conclusions are made.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ РОЗВИТКУ ОСВІТНЬО- ПЕДАГОГІЧНОГО ПРОГНОЗУВАННЯ В УКРАЇНІ В ІМПЕРСЬКУ ДОБУ (1900 – 1917 рр.)
Authors: Черняк Сергій Геннадійович
Published: July 2020

The article is devoted to the development of educational and pedagogical forecasting in Ukraine in the imperial era (1900 − 1917). The author emphasizes that at the turn of the XIX − XX centuries there are a number of new concepts of education and upbringing, which together formed a qualitatively new theoretical basis for the development of schooling. The teacher notes that the beginning of the twentieth century is marked by a manifestation of the national crisis, which was exacerbated by the defeat of Russia in the war with Japan, as well as the events of the first democratic revolution of 1905 − 1907 in the Russian Empire. The scientist emphasizes that the development of educational and pedagogical forecasting in the early twentieth century, in particular in the field of general secondary education, due to the initiative of the Ministry of Education on April 29, 1900 program of secondary school reform. The author provides information on teacher training during the specified period. The researcher notes that the government of Nicholas II, constantly changing the ministers of education (M.P. Bogolepov, P.S. Vannovsky, etc.), practically did not allow even the adoption of documents aimed at reforming education in the new socio-economic conditions, not to mention already about their implementation, although many of the proposed projects, including the Ministers of Education, contained many progressive ideas and provisions. The author reveals the potential of the Ministry of Education in the field of vocational education.
Reusable Vessel Sealing Device Can Significantly Reduce Medical Costs Compared to Disposable Device in Modified Total Neck Dissection
Authors: Kawaguchi Koji , Kawaguchi Koji , Fujihara Hisako , Hasebe Mitsuhiko , Suzuki Mami , Koyama Shuji , Yasukawa Masaaki
Published: July 2020

Vessel sealing devices have been described to be effective, allowing to perform procedures with reduced
blood loss and shorter operative times in head and neck surgery. Since the traditional vessel sealing devices
are all disposable and expensive, there are not often used even in advanced cancer surgery in terms of cost.
On the other hand, ‘marClampCut IQ’ (KLS Martin, Tuttlingen, Germany) is a new reusable vessel sealing
device. In this clinical study, a traditional disposable device ‘LigaSure small jaw’ and a reusable device
‘marClampCut IQ’ were particularly compared regarding medical expenses and efficacy in modified total
neck dissection. Between October 2014 and April 2020, modified total neck dissections were performed
using the ‘LigaSure small jaw’ for 56 patients aged from 26y/o to 88y/o (median:66.0y/o). The
‘marClampCut IQ’ was mainly used between November 2018 and April 2020 for 64 modified total neck
dissections in patients aged from 31y/o to 91y/o (median:70.5y/o). The amount of blood loss was
significantly more in the ‘LigaSure small jaw’ group than in the ‘marClampCut IQ’ group (U-test, P =
0.006). There were no significant differences in age and operation time between the ‘LigaSure small jaw’
group and the ‘marClampCut IQ’ group. When calculated based on the list price in Japan, ‘LigaSure small
jaw’ costed $1,000 each; on the other hand, ‘marClampCut IQ’ costed $240 per operation. We found that
we could save $760 per operation using ‘marClampCut IQ’. The new reusable device ‘marClampCut IQ’
provided similar clinical efficacy and safety with a highly reduced cost when compared to the disposable
device ‘LigaSure small jaw’ in this clinical study of modified total neck dissection.
Marketing aspects to investment attractiveness of diversified enterprises of aviation transport and logistic clusters
Authors: Gritsenko Sergiy
Published: July 2020

Introduction. Increased competition on the global capital market encourages companies to use marketing tools to stand out from competitors and thus have higher chances of investments attraction. The purpose of the article is to improve the theoretical and methodological foundations of regional logistics clusters formation, and to develop scientific and practical recommendations on the investment attractiveness of diversified enterprises in the aviation cluster of low-budget transportation.
Aim and tasks. The purpose of the article is to improve the theoretical and methodological foundations of regional transport and logistics clusters, and to develop scientific and practical recommendations on the investment attractiveness of diversified enterprises in the aviation cluster of low-budget transportation.
Results. Modern conditions of economic development are characterized by accelerating globalization and intensifying competition not only between companies and countries, but also between regions. The competitiveness of Ukraine consists of the competitiveness of the regions, which is formed by active development of economic entities in the respective regions. The competitiveness is characterized by support and development of clusters by consolidating the efforts of the state, business, science and education in priority areas of the regional economy. Besides private investment and commercial loans, the traditional sources of funding for the airport development programs are local budget support and loans, which are targeted at public financing of investment projects. In order to attract private (foreign) investments in airport development it is important to abide to several standards, including liberal administrative and tax policies of both local and public authorities, which encourage private investment initiative; effective antitrust policy of local authorities aimed at maintaining a healthy competitive environment.
Conclusions. In order to form the positive image of the low-budget transportation cluster as a reliable, competent and solvent borrower, it is necessary to properly position the cluster and its offer to investors. The target market segment is  the zonal aviation cluster can occupy a dominant position in the market segment of integrated transport services by customizing its strategy to stand out from the existing pool of competitors.
Solvency control of the enterprise in the bankruptcy prevention system
Authors: Sytnyk Hanna , Olesenko Inna
Published: July 2020

Introduction. Recent trends in the economy, in particular the situation with COVID-19 epidemic, will contribute to the deterioration of the level of solvency, financial security of enterprises, and, as consequence, increasing the number of bankruptcies. Constant monitoring of the solvency level is a necessary element of anti-crisis financial management and a tool to prevent bankruptcy. That is why the development of methodological bases and methodological approaches to solvency control is an important area of research.
Aim and tasks. The aim of the article is to substantiate the solvency control system of the enterprise, which would cover the identification of the main control indicators, methods of control over individual control circuits, the formation of a clear structural and logical sequence of this process.
Results. The tendency of increasing the share of current liabilities in the total capital of the enterprise, decreasing the value of the financial autonomy ratio and total coverage ratio, which indicates a problematic state of solvency of Ukrainian enterprises was investigated. The solvency control system elements of the enterprise were determined: objects, subject, purpose, functions, functional directions, components of the control according to the management contours. The characteristic of solvency control according to the management contours (strategic, current, operational) was described more detailed. The gradation of the deviation scales in a solvency condition of the enterprise was improved and the matrix of decisions in which directions of the reaction on type and scale of deviations were defined was composed.
Conclusions. In order to avoid bankruptcy, the enterprise must adhere to the financial discipline, be aware of financial responsibility and constantly improve management mechanisms, especially preventive anti-crisis methods, which should include a solvency control. The proposed approach to controlling is expected to provide a comprehensive nature of solvency control as an important component of preventive anti-crisis management aimed at preventing bankruptcy. Complexity is achieved by the consistency of the control procedures on the control contours, differentiation of the control tools, identification of possible deviations and ways to respond to them.
Introduction
Authors: Wiliarty Sarah , Davidson-Schmich Louise K.
Published: July 2020

With its 5 percent electoral threshold, constitutional goal of creating a “wehrhafte Demokratie,” (defensive democracy) and the Christian Democrats’ goal of never allowing a party to their right, the Federal Republic has long seemed immune to the rise of a national-level, populist far-right party. In September 2017, however, Germany joined most European countries when the Alternative for Germany (AfD) entered the Bundestag with over 12 percent of the popular vote. By 2020, the party was represented in all state legislatures in the country and its votes briefly helped elect a state level chief executive in Thuringia.
A comprehensive model for evaluating the performance of universities
Authors: Ketabchi Elnaz , Valles Ramon Salvador
Published: July 2020

Because schools are usually private (and small), So far, to measure the performance of them, the models specific to small organizations or purely educational organizations is used. In many countries, there are educational centers (and sometimes research centers) that Due to Antiquity of several decades, or due to Government supports, they have become to large organizations. Since many indicators used to evaluate the performance of such organizations, the necessity of a unified model to measure the performance of the whole organization (at all aspects), is felt. In this article underlying performance evaluation model of Kim (2014), and Put scattered indicators used to evaluate the performance of universities in this platform, a comprehensive model for measuring university performance is provided.
How Indonesian Junior High School Students Comprehend the Reading Text? A Digital Media Literacy Utilisation
Authors: Setiyadi Dwi Bambang Putut , Hersulastuti
Published: July 2020

Digital media is currently very familiar with the students’daily activities. However, as one of school policies, most Junior High Schools in Klaten, including SMPN 5 Klaten, prohibit their students from using digital media, specifically Smartphones, in the learning process. The objective of this present study was to describe the improvement of students’ ability in comprehending the reading text through digital media literacy. This research applied Classroom Action Research with its cycles. Each cycle was executed through sets of activities consisting of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. By involving the eighth graders of SMPN 5 in Klaten, tests, observations, interviews, and document studies were used to obtain the data, and the data were qualitatively and quantitatively analysed. The results showed that the use of digital media literacy could improve the students’ ability in comprehending the texts. The improvement was shown by the increase of the percentage of the students obtaining the mastery criteria stated by the school by 22% in pre-cycle, increased to 63% in the first cycle, and 100% in the second cycle. How their ability in comprehending texts improved by the use of digital media literacy is also discussed.
Asymptotic behavior of solutions for the 2D micropolar equations in Sobolev–Gevrey spaces
Authors: Melo Wilberclay G. , Rocha Natã F. , Zingano Paulo R.
Published: July 2020

This work guarantees the existence of a positive instant [Formula: see text] and a unique solution [Formula: see text] (with [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text]) for the micropolar equations. Furthermore, we consider the global existence in time of this solution in order to prove the following decay rates: [Formula: see text] These limits are established by applying the estimate [Formula: see text] where T relies only on [Formula: see text] and M (the inequality above is also demonstrated in this paper). Here M is a bound for [Formula: see text] (for all [Formula: see text]) which results from the limits [Formula: see text].
Validation of the 6-minute race test as a predictor of maximal aerobic speed in university endurance athletes
Authors: Ojeda Álvaro Huerta , Maliqueo Sergio Andrés Galdames , Pizarro Juan Ignacio Peña , Kloss Rodrigo Fuentes
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND:

The maintenance of maximal aerobic speed (MAS) until exhaustion is an important parameter for the evaluation of sports performance and prescription and planning of training.

OBJECTIVE:

To validate a 6-minute race test (6MRT) as a predictor of MAS in university endurance athletes.

METHODS:

Twenty two university endurance athletes (12 males and 10 females) were part of the study. The design was pre-experimental. The primary variables were the time of maintenance of the MAS on the field through a Time Limit Test (Tlim test), and the VO[Formula: see text] max (laboratory and field). The statistical analysis of the time and ventilatory variables was carried out using descriptive statistics; the comparison between males and females for all variables was carried out through a t-Student test for independent samples ([Formula: see text] 0.05).

RESULTS:

The performance in the Tlim test was 356.4 [Formula: see text] 52.9 and 327.0 [Formula: see text] 120.2 s in males and females, respectively.

CONCLUSION:

Based on the time of maintenance of the MAS (Tlim test), the 6MRT is a valid test to determine the MAS in university endurance male athletes. However, the MAS in university endurance female athletes must be evaluated with a shorter test (between 5 and 5.30 minutes long).
Preferences of Cognitively Impaired Patients and Patients Living with Dementia: A Systematic Review of Quantitative Patient Preference Studies
Authors: Lepper Simon , Rädke Anika , Wehrmann Hannah , Michalowsky Bernhard , Hoffmann Wolfgang
Published: July 2020

Background: Treatment decisions based on guidelines rather than patients’ preferences determine adherence to and compliance with treatment, which, in turn, could improve health-related outcomes. Objectives: To summarize the stated treatment and care preferences of people with dementia (PwD). Methods: A systematic review was conducted to assess the stated preferences of PwD. The inclusion criterion was the use of quantitative methods to elicit stated preferences, enabling a ranking of preferences. Results: Eleven studies revealed preferences for diagnostics, treatment decisions, patient-related outcomes, care services, end-of-life care, leisure activities, and digital life story work. PwDs prefer accurate, pain-free, and comfortable diagnostic procedures without radioactive markers as well as being accompanied by a caregiver. PwD’s quality of life (QoL), self-efficacy, and depression were equally most important for PwD and caregivers. However, PwD memory was only important for caregivers but not for PwD, and caregiver QoL was moderately important for PwD but least important for caregivers. Additionally, comfort and family involvement were most important for patients’ end-of-life care, whereas caregivers most preferred good communication and pain management. Also, preferences depend on the living situation: Patients living not alone prefer a regular care provider most, whereas those living alone only want to live nearby the caregiver. Preferences for leisure activities did not differ between past and present ratings, indicating that PwD prefer activities that have always been carried out. Conclusion: Only a few studies have applied quantitative methods to elicit the preferences of PwD. More research is needed to capture the stated preferences for the treatment, care, and support of PwD to improve health-related outcomes and the allocation of healthcare resources.
High Salt Elicits Brain Inflammation and Cognitive Dysfunction, Accompanied by Alternations in the Gut Microbiota and Decreased SCFA Production
Authors: Hu Li , Zhu Shaoping , Peng Xiaoping , Li Kanglan , Peng Wanjuan , Zhong Yu , Kang Chenyao , Cao Xingxing , Liu Zhou , Zhao Bin
Published: July 2020

Background: Excessive salt intake is considered as an important risk factor for cognitive impairment, which might be the consequence of imbalanced intestinal homeostasis. Objective: To investigate the effects of dietary salt on the gut microbiota and cognitive performance and the underlying mechanisms. Methods: Adult female C57BL/6 mice were maintained on either normal chow (control group, CON) or sodium-rich chow containing 8% NaCl (high-salt diet, HSD) for 8 weeks. Spatial learning and memory ability, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) concentrations, gut bacterial flora composition, blood-brain barrier permeability, and proinflammatory cytokine levels and apoptosis in the brain were evaluated. Results: The mice fed a HSD for 8 weeks displayed impaired learning and memory abilities. HSD significantly reduced the proportions of Bacteroidetes (S24-7 and Alloprevotella) and Proteobacteria and increased that of Firmicutes (Lachnospiraceae and Ruminococcaceae). SCFA concentrations decreased in the absolute concentrations of acetate, propionate, and butyrate in the fecal samples from the HSD-fed mice. The HSD induced both BBB dysfunction and microglial activation in the mouse brain, and increased the IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α expression levels in the cortex. More importantly, the degree of apoptosis was higher in the cortex and hippocampus region of mice fed the HSD, and this effect was accompanied by significantly higher expression of cleaved caspase-3, caspase-3, and caspase-1. Conclusion: The HSD directly causes cognitive dysfunction in mice by eliciting an inflammatory environment and triggering apoptosis in the brain, and these effects are accompanied by gut dysbiosis, particularly reduced SCFA production.
Air Pollution and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Fu Pengfei , Yung Ken Kin Lam
Published: July 2020

Background: Ambient air pollution has been associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the elderly. However, its effects on AD have not been meta-analyzed comprehensively. Objective: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the associations between air pollution and AD incidence. Methods: We searched PubMed and Web of Science for indexed publications up to March 2020. Odds risk (OR) and confidence intervals (CI) were estimated for particulate matter (PM)10 (PM10), PM2.5, ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and carbon monoxide (CO). The subgroup analysis was conducted based on the pollution levels. Results: Nine studies were included in the meta-analysis and review. The OR per 10μg/m3 increase of PM2.5 was 1.95 (95% CI: 0.88–4.30). The corresponding values per 10μg/m3 increment of other pollutants were 1.03 (95% CI: 0.68–1.57) for O3, 1.00 (95% CI: 0.89–1.13) for NO2, and 0.95 (95% CI: 0.91–0.99) for PM10 (only one study), respectively. Overall OR of the five air pollutants above with AD was 1.32 (95% CI: 1.09–1.61), suggesting a positive association between ambient air pollution and AD incidence. The sub-analysis indicated that the OR (2.20) in heavily polluted regions was notably higher than that in lightly polluted regions (1.06). Although AD risk rate data related to SO2 or CO exposure are still limited, the epidemiologic and toxicological evidence indicated that higher concentration of SO2 or CO exposure increased risks of dementia, implying that SO2 or CO might have a potential impact on AD. Conclusion: Air pollution exposure may exacerbate AD development.
Diagnostics and therapy of bilateral choanal atresia in association with CHARGE syndrome
Authors: Koppen T. , Bartmann D. , Jakob M. , Bootz F. , Müller A. , Dresbach T. , Send T.
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND:

Bilateral choanal atresia in patients with CHARGE syndrome becomes symptomatic immediately after birth. A prompt diagnosis, the implementation of sufficient preliminary measures, and the delivery of surgical therapy are crucial. This article is intended to assist in terms of diagnostics and a therapy recommendation.

METHODS:

We performed a retrospective study using the medical records of all newborns in the University Hospital in Bonn, diagnosed with bilateral choanal atresia and CHARGE syndrome and underwent surgery at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.

RESULTS:

A total of 21 patients have been treated with a unilateral or bilateral choanal atresia. 14 patients were primarily treated with transnasal endoscopy or underwent transnasal endoscopic surgery as a follow-up intervention (73.68%). Nine patients had a syndromal appearance, which was considered a definite diagnosis in six patients (five with CHARGE syndrome). All five patients with CHARGE syndrome received transnasal endoscopic treatment and a stent was inserted.

DISCUSSION:

Bilateral choanal atresia can be a life-threatening situation requiring acute measures. The therapeutic trend goes towards transnasal endoscopic resection. Primary intervention should be: minimally invasive, one-stage surgery, functional, and associated with low complication rates. Patency can be increased by saline irrigations, topical corticosteroids, endoscopic controls, and regular dilatation. The insertion of stents is controversially discussed but can be useful in syndromal patients. However, adjuvant therapy with a stent and mitomycin C is increasingly being abandoned. A significantly higher recurrence rate must be expected in association with CHARGE syndrome. Stenting should be considered on an individual basis. Continuous training and support of the parents are obligatory.
Australian labour account: Linking production to people and jobs
Authors: Smedes Michael , Humphrys Jennifer
Published: July 2020

This paper describes how the Australian Labour Account supports macro-economic analysis of peoples’ participation in employment and related production over time. Development of Labour Accounts have provided an opportunity to significantly improve the quality of aggregates such as the number of jobs occupied within each industry, measures of hours worked, and labour productivity growth. Finally, it provides an opportunity to further emphasise the household experience within the system of economic accounts, linking from production activities to important demographic and socio-economic issues.
Voice controlled wheelchair integration rehabilitation training and posture transformation for people with lower limb motor dysfunction
Authors: Cao Wujing , Yu Hongliu , Wu Xinyu , Li Sujiao , Meng Qiaoling , Chen Chunjie
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND: Stroke and other neurological disorders have an effect on mobility, which has a significant impact on independence and quality of life. The core rehabilitation requirements for patients with lower limb motor dysfunction are gait training, re-stand and mobility. OBJECTIVE: A wheelchair called ReChair was invented that seamlessly integrated mobility, gait training and multi-posture transformation with voice control. METHODS: The mechanical structure and control system of ReChair were designed. The overall evaluation included voice recognition and balance training test to quantitatively verify the performance of ReChair. RESULTS: The average success recognition rate of posture transformation by voice control can reach 91% to 96% in a quiet environment (20–30 DB). The balance training game is easy to operate and the score can be used as a quantified guideline for rehabilitation. CONCLUSION: The proposed rehabilitation wheelchair can realize multi-posture transformation and balance training by the voice control system.
MULHERES DE VELHICES DISSIDENTES E SEXUALIDADES TRANSGRESSORAS
Authors: Ponce de Leão Alice Alves Menezes
Published: July 2020

A vivência da sexualidade feminina na velhice está ligada diretamente à história de vida das mulheres. Os fatores impeditivos ou reativadores da sexualidade estão condicionados menos em razão de fatores biofisiológicos e mais em relação à forma como as mulheres idosas elaboram e ressignificam a sua condição feminina ao longo do tempo e na velhice. A gestão contemporânea da velhice e as lutas feministas se constituem enquanto vias emancipatórias para a realização de uma sexualidade prazerosa até o final da vida. Este trabalho mergulha na teoria feminista para elaborar uma análise do papel transgressor que a mulher idosa vem protagonizando no desenho de uma velhice dissidente a partir do exercício da sua sexualidade.
BISSEXUALIDADE E PANSEXUALIDADE: IDENTIDADES MONODISSIDENTES NO CONTEXTO INTERIORANO DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL
Authors: Siqueira Monalisa Dias de , Klidzio Danieli
Published: July 2020

Neste artigo discutimos gênero e sexualidade a partir de contextos interioranos e rurais, contribuindo para a multiplicidade de vozes para além das grandes metrópoles e centros urbanos. O objetivo é compreender quais as concepções sobre a bissexualidade e a pansexualidade com base na análise de aspectos das vivências de mulheres jovens em meio às suas construções identitárias enquanto bissexuais e pansexuais, no contexto familiar no interior do Rio Grande do Sul e, posteriormente, no âmbito universitário, a partir do ingresso no ensino superior e do contato com os movimentos sociais. Com base nas noções de heteronormatividade, monodissidência e “heterossexualidade compulsória”, refletimos sobre a construção das identidades bissexual e pansexual, e a invisibilidade ainda presente, inclusive no movimento LGBTQIAP+. Por fim, destacamos a heterogeneidade desses contextos relacionada às discussões de gênero e sexualidade dissidentes, que varia conforme as localidades, bem como outros marcadores sociais e as condições de acesso à informação de cada indivíduo.
VIOLÊNCIA NAS MARGENS: PROSTITUIÇÃO, ABJEÇÃO E TRANS-GRESSÕES
Authors: Galrão Paula Da Luz , De Carvalho Paulo Dourian Pereira
Published: July 2020

O presente artigo é fruto de uma pesquisa etnográfica realizada com travestis e transexuais em um ponto de prostituição na cidade de Petrolina-PE. O objetivo do estudo foi compreender os  processos de violências no cotidiano de travestis e transexuais que se prostituem na cidade. Para tanto, pretendemos identificar no cotidiano das travestis e transexuais a existência e os tipos de violência mais comuns, detectar, diante de situações de violência vivenciadas por elas, os atores envolvidos no processo e entender como as travestis e transexuais agem frente a tudo isso. A partir da etnografia objetivamos entender como a vida dessas pessoas desafiam cotidianamente as normas de gênero e sexualidade, concebidas como naturais e invioláveis, e como isso as submete a situações de violência, pondo em risco as suas possibilidades de existência.
TEM LUGAR PARA AS BICHAS? – DISCURSO ACERCA DAS SEXUALIDADES DISSIDENTES E PRÁTICAS HETEROTÓPICAS
Authors: Takara Samilo , Colussi Bastos Vinícius
Published: July 2020

Este texto tem como questão orientadora problematizar: de que maneira as experiências de corpos e vidas dissidentes das normas de gênero e sexualidade nas lógicas produtivas e coercitivas do poder, que naturaliza a heterossexualidade, são inscritas de modos diferentes nas localizações Interior e Capital? Desse modo, o objetivo geral deste estudo é problematizar as relações entre espaço, sexualidades e dissidências das normas de gênero e sexualidade que as bichas provocam. O texto é embasado pelos referenciais teóricos dos estudos culturais e estudos queer e inscreve-se sob métodos bibliográfico e documental em um estudo que é qualitativo e exploratório na análise do vídeo “Gay do interior X gay da capital: beijo, namoro, aplicativo...” do youtuber Klébio Damas. Considera-se que corpos e vidas dissidentes das normas são capturados nas relações de poder e no diálogo com as representações apresentadas, compreende-se que os processos de experiência que perpassam as sexualidades dissidentes são vividos pelas bichas de forma heterotópica nesses espaços.
Factors affecting consumer loyalty at retail stores in Ho Chi Minh City
Authors: Minh Vo Duy
Published: July 2020

The paper aims to analyze and quantify the factors affecting consumer loyalty to retail stores in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in the lens of the Theory of Reason Action (TRA). The paper uses a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. The former was conducted through focus group discussions with 15 consumers using services at retail stores in HCMC while the latter was conducted by a direct survey on 465 customers using the service of retail stores in HCMC. The results show that (i) preferential treatment from retail stores, (ii) consumer commitment, (iii) consumer gratitude, and (iv) perceived service quality affect consumer loyalty. The research has limitations such as (i) consumer loyalty is influenced by many other factors. Therefore, it is necessary to include additional determinants in future research (ii) the research is only conducted in HCMC, and (iii) the sample size is relatively small with only 465 consumers.
MODEL PREDIKSI CANCER MENGGUNAKAN AUTOENCODER
Authors: Fauzi Muhammad Ridho , Mia Mendy Tutu Aries , Yahya Ari Kusuma
Published: July 2020

Algoritma Deep Learning merupakan bagian dari Machine Learning berbasis Jaringan Saraf Tiruan (JST). Metode yang akan dibahas pada penelitian ini yaitu metode Autoencoder, merupakan sebuah metode yang memiliki dua bagian utama yaitu Encoder dan Decoder.Autoencoder memiliki jumlah input dan output yang sama, dan selalu berbentuk simetris atau seperti jam pasir. Penderita kanker di Indonesia semakin meningkat setiap saat, menurut data terbaru dari Kementrian Kesehatan Indonesia penderia kanker lebih dari 347.000 penduduk.(Kemenkes, 2017). Penelitian mengenai kanker telah berkembang dengan pesat salah satunya dengan metode Deep Learning. Tujuan penelitian ini mengetahui nilai akurasi model prediksi yang dihasilkan. Adapun Manfaat yang dapat diambil dari penelitian ini diantaranyaMengetahui akurasi metode Deep Learning pada Autoencoder yang dapat dijadikan bahan acuan perbandingan
PENERAPAN PEMIKIRAN AL UMRAN IBNU KHALDUN UNTUK PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: . Intan
Published: July 2020

Perubahan zaman akan selalu menimbulkan perubahan tuntutan pada lapisan masyarakat. Hal tersebut akan merubah peran orang-orang yang hidup di dalam perubahan tersebut. Berangkat dari fenomena sosial yang ada saat ini, penulis melihat kondisi masyarakat yang rapuh danmemprihatinkan. Banyak penyimpangan-penyimpangan sosial yang terjadi di masyarakat. Maka akibat yang timbul adalah konflik dan perseteruan masyarakat. Efek ini mengakibatkan terganggunya rasa aman dan nyaman dalam masyarakat. Pada dasarnya suatu masyarakatadalah sebuah kumpulan manusia yang memiliki kepentingan bersama. Tujuan Penelitian Memahami dan menerapkan konsep Al Umran Ibnu Khaldun dan Memahami langkah-langah strategis untuk pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui konsep Al Umran
“PASARBAKUL” MEDIATOR PASAR KULINER UMAT MENYONGSONG PEREKONOMIAN UMAT MELALUI INOVASI APLIKASI ONLINE SHOP
Authors: Aznun Muhammad Ilham , Meysari Siti , Yasing Hakimee
Published: July 2020

Kemajuan era digital saat ini semakin membuka peluang bangkitnya perekonomian di suatu negara. Saat ini belanja online sedang menjadi tren tersendiri dikalangan masyarakat dunia khususnya di Indonesia. Berbagai macam barang dapat kita peroleh melalui akad transaksi online yang benar-benar memberikan kemudahan bagi penjual maupun pembeli. Namun penyediaan kebutuhan kuliner belum menjadi arus penjualan utama via online shop. Dari ribuan jenis kuliner yang ada di Indonesia dengan keanekaragamannya, ternyata 64% terdiri dari bahan dasar yang sama yaitu beras, tepung, jagung, gula, daging, minyak goremg, susu, telur, sayuran dan lain-lain. Inilah yang menyebabkan bahan dasar kuliner sebagai peluang bisnis potensial yang akan kami kembangkan melalui marketplace berbsais aplikasi online shop dengan nama pasarbakul.com
OPTIMALISASI PERAN GURU DALAM MENDIDIK KARAKTER SISWA MELALUI MEDIA TEMBANG MACAPAT PANGKUR
Authors: Sarafuddin Sarafuddin , Winarto Winarto
Published: July 2020

Kegiatan Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan peran guru dalam mendidik karakterpeserta didik melalui media tembang macapat pangkur di SDN 02 Gaum Tasikmadu Karanganyar. Peranguru di sekolah sangat berpengaruh pada kemajuan dan perkembangan karakter peserta didik untukmengenali dan mencintai seni dan budaya daerahnya. Selama ini kadang-kadang guru di sekolah hanyasekedar melaksanakan kewajiban mengajar dengan tuntutan ketercapai ketuntasan materi pembelajaran.Artinya bahwa guru di sekolah kurang maksimal dalam memanfaatkan media pembelajaran terutama mediaberbasis seni untuk mendidik karakter peserta didik. Kondisi ini diperoleh berdasarkan hasil survey yangawal yang dilakukan di SDN 02 Gaum Tasikmadu Karanganyar. Pengabdian ini dilakukan di SDN 02 GaumTasikmadu Karanganyar. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian meliputi: (1) metode pendekatan yang dilakukanmulai tahap survei, dan perijinan, dan (2) metode pelaksanaan program, meliputi tahap pendahuluan, tahapsosialisasi dan audiensi, tahap pelaksanaan dan kolaborasi, dan tahap evaluasi. Target luaran yang dihasilkanadalah 9 guru dari 12 guru yang mengikuti pelatihan ini mampu menyusun materi pembelajaran seni berbasiskearifan lokal. Luaran yang dihasilkan berupa materi pembelajaran seni tembang macapat pangkur sertapublikasi artikel pengabdian dalam jurnal ilmiah. Diharapkan dengan adanya kegiatan ini akan dapatmemberikan penguatan pemahaman pada guru-guru tentang betapa pentingnya pendampingan dalammenanamkan karakter peserta didik. Kondisi tersebut tidak bisa dipungkiri bahwa apabila peserta didikdidekatkan dan diajarkan tentang kearifan lokal seperti tembang macapat pangkur, maka pada diri merekaakan tumbuh karakter baik yaitu kecintaan terhadap seni dan budaya daerahnya.Kata Kunci: Peran guru, pendidikan karakter, media tembang macapat pangkur.
Peningkatan Budaya Belajar-Mengajar Dan Reputasi Sekolah Melalui Penerapan Sistem Monitoring Pembelajaran Online
Authors: Prastianto Rudi Walujo , Mustain Mahmud , Pratikno Herman , Handayanu Handayanu , Miftakh D.S Dwi Purnomo H, Zuhud Ubaidillah &
Published: July 2020

Inovasi teknologi untuk pendidikan mutlak dibutuhkan di era Revolusi Industri 4.0, karena teknologi digital dapat memberikan solusi terhadap permasalahan masyarakat di sektor pendidikan. Fleksibilitas, efektifitas dan efisiensi penggunaan teknologi yang tepat dapat menembus ruang dan waktu dalam menjembatani komunikasi antar para pemangku kepentingan dalam proses pendidikan. Penerapan sistem monitoring pembelajaran online sebagai kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat oleh Departemen Teknik Kelautan FTK-ITS dengan mitra sekolah Al Uswah Surabaya, menjadi solusi terhadap sistem yang masih konvensional yang kurang efektif dan efisien serta rentan terhadap ketidakakuratan akibat kesalahan manusia. Pada akhirnya, dengan sistem ini dapat memperbaiki pelayanan dan kinerja, sehingga efektivitas dan efisiensi proses tersebut meningkat. Parameter penting yang direkam menjadi database oleh sistem monitoring pembelajaran terkait kehadiran siswa, kehadiran guru dan durasi waktu proses belajar mengajar dapat dianalisis secara statistik deskriptif. Fitur sistem yang mampu diakses orang tua siswa, bahkan dapat menjadi media promosi untuk meningkatkan reputasi sekolah serta peran serta orang tua/wali siswa dalam mendukung kesuksesan kegiatan pendidikan. Sistem elektronik ini tidak akan memberikan hasil optimum jika tidak diiringi dengan perubahan pemahaman dan perbaikan budaya belajar mengajar guru, siswa, serta manajemen sekolah. Atau sebaliknya, dengan kehadiran sistem ini secara tidak langsung dapat memaksa untuk terjadinya perubahan budaya belajar-mengajar ke arah yang lebih baik secara bertahap. Dalam penelitian ini parameter penting terkait kegiatan proses belajar mengajar selanjutnya dianalisis untuk menemukan hubungan yang mendukung hipotesis terkait peningkatan budaya belajar mengajar dan reputasi sekolah melalui penggunaan sistem berbasis teknologi komunikasi dan informasi ini.
Pengembangan Wisata Budaya Di Desa Wisata Tapak Tilas Sultan Agung Dan Desa Wisata Songgo Langit
Authors: Lailam Tanto , Murti Awang Daru , Yunita Ani
Published: July 2020

Pengembangan wisata budaya di Desa Wisata Tapak Tilas Sultan Agung dan Desa Wisata Songgo Langit ini merupakan bagian dari Program Pengembangan Desa Mitra (PPDM) ini memfokuskan pada program Desa Mangunan Sebagai Wisata Desa Unggulan Yang Kompetitif dan Berbudaya. Tujuan program ini adalah menjadikan mitra sebagai model pusat pertumbuhan ekonomi kerakyatan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat berkelanjutan melalui potensi desa wisata yang dipadukan dengan budaya. Program pengembangan yang dilakukan, meliputi: legalisasi perkumpulan dalam bentuk sanggar seni. Untuk melakukan legalisasi Sanggar Lestari Budaya dan Sanggar Ngesti Budoyo dibuatlah akta notaris agar dalam beraktivitas memiliki keabsahan dan dilindungi oleh Peraturan Perundang-undangan yang berlaku. Program lainnya adalah pelatihan inovasi pengembangan seni budaya, pemaketan wisata budaya.