bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Combination of electroacupuncture and pharmacological treatment improves insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Double-blind randomized clinical trial
Authors: Muharam Raden , Srilestari Adiningsih , Mihardja Hasan , Juvanni Callestya Lydwina , Kemal Harzif Achmad
Published: May 2022

Background: Acupuncture is a nonpharmacological treatment which has been known to improve ovulatory function in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women. Acupuncture modulates the somatic and autonomic nervous systems, which regulate endocrine and metabolic functions to impact ovulatory functions.
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of electroacupuncture (EA) and pharmacological combination therapy on improving insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
Materials and Methods: This double-blind, randomized clinical trial was performed on 44 participants from March to September 2018 at Cipto Mangunkusumo National hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. Participants were randomly allocated to treatment (true EA + medication) and control group (sham EA + medication) in a 1:1 ratio using a web-based computer random-number generator. Randomization was carried out by an independent project manager. Both groups received 12 sessions of acupuncture therapy and metformin as pharmacological therapy.
Results: This study showed a significant decrease in the Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance index in the true EA + medication group before and after therapy (p = 0.014).
Conclusions: The combination of EA and pharmacological therapy effectively improves insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS.
Key words: Acupuncture, PCOS, Insulin resistance, HOMA-IR.
Evaluation of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase and s-adenosyl-methionine level in male infertility: A case-control study
Authors: Baranizadeh Khadijeh , Bahmanzadeh Maryam , Tavilani Heidar , Ghiasvand Tayebeh , Amiri Iraj , Yavangi Mahnaz , Shafiee Gholamreza
Published: May 2022

Background: Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase enzyme (MTHFR) plays a key role in regulating folate balance, converting homocysteine to methionine, and producing s-adenosylmethionine (SAM) that plays a role in the methylation process.
Objective: This study aimed to determine MTHFR activity and SAM level in men with normozoospermia and oligozoospermia.
Materials and Methods: 30 oligozoospermic and 30 normozoospermic men as controls were enrolled in this case-control study. Semen analysis was conducted according to the world health organization criteria. All semen samples were collected after 3-5 days of sexual abstinence. The sperms were evaluated by sperm test video software. All subjects SAM level was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit, and MTHFR were measured manually.
Results: 2 groups had a significant difference in sperm morphology (p = 0.02), concentration (p = 0.02) and motility (p = 0.03). The MTHFR activity in normozoospermic and oligozoospermic groups had significantly differences (p = 0.01). The level of SAM in the semen of oligozoospermic men was statistically lower than normozoospermic men (p = 0.03). Also, there was a positive association between MTHFR enzyme activity and SAM level in the normozoospermia group (p = 0.02, β = 0.67) and oligozoospermia group (p = 0.03, β = 0.54).
Conclusion: MTHFR activity and SAM concentration were statistically lower in oligozoospermia men. It seems they can affect sperm concentration, morphology, and motility.
Key words: Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, s-adenosylmethionine, Normozoospermia, Oligozoospermia, Folic acid.
Effects of kisspeptin incubation on the mature mouse testicular sperms quality: An experimental study
Authors: Akmali Masoumeh , Yalmeh Roghayeh , Talaei-Khozani Tahereh , Karimi Fatemeh , Aliabadi Elham
Published: May 2022

Background: Sperm quality has an important role in the success of assisted reproductive techniques, by adding some bioactive agents with a positive impact on sperms, it can be improved.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of kisspeptin on the sperm motility criteria, Lactate dehydrogenase-C (LDHC) activity, acrosomal reaction, and capacitation in the mouse testicular sperm in vitro.
Materials and Methods: Sperm samples were extracted from testes of 96 male Balb/C mice weighing 25-30 gr, aged 6-8 wk. Then, they were separated into 4 parts; 2 controls and 2 kisspeptin-treated aliquots; each one incubated for either 15 or 30 min. The sperm motility and the LDHC activity were evaluated, and also the frequency of the non-capacitated, intact, and acrosomal-reacted sperms were evaluated by staining with Wheat germ agglutinin, Peanut agglutinin, and Concanavalin A, respectively. The stained sperms were analyzed by flow cytometry and fluorescent microscope.
Results: Our result showed that kisspeptin increased both the sperm motility (p = 0.04) and LDHC enzyme activity (p = 0.04) after 15 min of incubation. At the same time, it did not impact the frequency of the non-capacitated, intact and acrosomal-reacted sperms after incubation in the same period (p = 0.16).
Conclusion: A 15 min period of incubation with kisspeptin could be applicable for evaluating sperm motility and LDH activity.
Key words: Testis, Spermatozoa, Kisspeptin, Lactate dehydrogenase, Acrosome.
Induction of a rat model of premature ovarian insufficiency using D-galactose feeding during the critical periods of development: A pilot study
Authors: Rostami Dovom Marzieh , Noroozzadeh Mahsa , Mosaffa Nariman , Piryaei Abbas , Zadevakili Azita , Amin Abdollahifar Mohammad , Ramezani Tehrani Fahimeh
Published: May 2022

Background: Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) affects about 1% of women of reproductive ages (15-45 yr), with no curative treatment.
Objective: We aimed to present a rat model of POI using a D-galactose enriched diet.
Materials and Methods: In a pilot study, 4 pregnant Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups; 3 groups were fed galactose-enriched diets at days 3-15 of pregnancy (G1); on the 3rd day of pregnancy to parturition (G2), and the 3rd day of pregnancy until the end of the weaning period (G3). Also, group 4, as the control group (G0), was fed standard pellets during the study. After confirming the lack of adverse effects of dieting with galactose in terms of offsprings’ birth weight, we performed our study designed the same as the pilot study. A total of 40 pregnant Wistar rats were randomly divided into 4 groups. Ovarian histology, reproductive hormones, and immunological characteristics of the female offspring were examined in all experimental groups and compared.
Results: The pilot study revealed no significant differences in the birth weight of the offspring of the 4 study groups (p = 0.96). The ovarian index in the female offspring of those with a gal-exposed diet was significantly lower than that of the control group offspring (p < 0.01).
Conclusion: As the birth weights of the offspring of our experimental and control groups were similar, it can be concluded that the reduction of ovarian follicles after prenatal exposure to D-galactose is due to the ovotoxicity of galactose. The results of our final study will provide more information about the rat POI model induced by prenatal exposure to D-galactose.
Key words: Premature ovarian insufficiency, Animal model, D-galactose.
The association of vitamin D, semen parameters, and reproductive hormones with male infertility: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Maghsoumi-Norouzabad Leila , Labibzadeh Maryam , Zare Javid Ahmad , Ahmad Hosseini Seyed , Abbas Kaydani Gholam , Dastoorpur Maryam
Published: May 2022

Background: The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and male infertility is high in Iran.
Objective: The present research aimed to examine the association between serum vitamin D [25(OH)D], parameters of semen including semen volume, sperm count, motility and morphology, and reproductive hormones in infertile Iranian men.
Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study on 119 infertile men conducted between September 2018 and May 2019. Subjects were divided into 3 groups based on serum vitamin D levels: deficient (< 10 ng/mL), insufficient (10 ng/mL ≤ 25(OH)D ≤ 30 ng/mL), and sufficient (> 30 ng/mL). Body mass index and waist circumference were measured. 25(OH)D, testosterone, sex hormone-binding globulin, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone and estradiol levels, and semen parameters were assessed.
Results: The semen volume, sperm counts, total and progressively motile sperm, normal sperm morphology, testosterone levels, and testosterone/estradiol ratio were substantially higher in the sufficient group compared to the other groups (p < 0.001). Also, in the sufficient group, serum LH (p < 0.001) and estradiol (p < 0.001, p = 0.01) were notably lower and serum sex hormone-binding globulin (p < 0.001) and the testosterone/LH ratio (p < 0.001) were considerably higher compared to the insufficient and deficient groups.
Conclusion: Our study showed a positive relationship between serum vitamin D levels, and seminal parameters and sex hormones in Iranian infertile males.
Key words: Infertility, Male, Vitamin D, Semen analysis, Gonadal hormones, Pituitary hormones.
Evaluation of the content of assessment frameworks used for screening prospective foster parents in the north west province, South Africa
Authors: Steyn Bianca , Mmusi Fatima , Roestenburg Wim
Published: May 2022

Purpose of the study: To propose a universal assessment and screening framework for prospective foster carers within Dr. Kenneth Kaunda and Ruth Mompati districts in the North-West Province, South Africa.

Methodology: This study used a quantitative, descriptive, and exploratory approach, principally directed by an evaluation paradigm. The above-mentioned strategy was backed by the adoption of a cross-sectional survey design (Creswell, 2014). The researchers were able to quantify the degree of agreement between two or more respondents thanks to the fully-crossed design. To examine the inter-rater agreement of the five specified assessment frameworks, data were collected from respondents at one point in time using a self-developed, paper-based survey using a 5-point Likert scale.

Main Findings: As seen by differences in sample frameworks according to the quantitative component of this study, there is a lack of standardization in the use of assessment frameworks during the screening and assessment of potential foster parents. Furthermore, these frameworks were not always subjected to scientific scrutiny and best practice evaluation.

Applications of the study: There is a need to standardize processes that will lead to higher-quality practices and client services in the long run. This research will help to develop a consistent, uniform baseline framework for assessing foster placements, as well as identify viable screening instruments and improve the structure of assessment processes. 

Novelty/Originality of the study: This research proposes that by identifying ideal framework elements and gathering information regarding them in existing assessment frameworks, evidence-based practice in foster care, specifically in the screening and assessment of potential foster parents, can be improved.
Physical Fitness of Young Japanese Adults Evaluated by Old and New Diagnostic Criteria for Sarcopenia
Authors: Yasuda Tomohiro
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to compare the fitness levels of healthy young Japanese adults based on the “old” and “new” sarcopenia versions of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in the Older People (EWGSOP1 and EWGSOP2) and the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS 2014 and AWGS 2019) criteria. Sixty-nine Japanese young adults were evaluated using the diagnostic criteria and classification of sarcopenia (muscle strength, physical ability, and muscle mass). For both sexes, the percentage classified as “robust” on the sarcopenia diagnostic criteria was lower in “old” than in “new” classification. The “sarcopenia” category comprised 2% of females only, but none of them had “severe sarcopenia”. The proportion of participants with “presarcopenia” (old classification) was 19-38%, and that with “possible sarcopenia” (new classification) was 2% for females only. A higher proportion of healthy young adults were classified as “robust” in “new” compared to “old” because "presarcopenia" was eliminated in “new”. Moreover, since the proportion of low muscle mass exists in one-fifth of males and one-third of females, it would be difficult to use the new criteria to promote muscle mass gains and prevent from a young age to care for the future.
Reflexões e Conexões Físico-matemáticas: Uma revisão bibliográfica destacando equivalências entre massa-energia
Authors: Amaral Jhosefy Conde Martins , Neto Abel Ferreira Gomes
Published: May 2022

O presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar as relações existentes entre Física e Matemática, demonstrando que os conteúdos estão plenamente conectados e analisar as implicações que surgem a partir de equações aplicadas à Física, mais especificamente, com um tratamento delicado com a Equação da Relatividade Restrita (E=m.c2), Além de contribuir com a pesquisa bibliográfica para que Professores de áreas afins possam ponderar a possibilidade de interação entre Física e Matemática. Com base em uma pesquisa bibliográfica, obteve-se como resultado que as noções básicas de Física podem ser construídas por intermédio da modelagem matemática, e interpretadas na forma de equações e funções matemáticas. Pode-se concluir que na construção de fundamentos da Física utiliza-se a linguagem matemática como forma de representação de abstração e realidade, teoria e prática. Com a equação (E=m.c2) pôde-se refletir sobre problemas que existem com relação às explorações espaciais e seu uso bélico, além de estabelecer também a importância do estudo de equações como ferramentas úteis para o conhecimento e a capacidade de realizar predições no que diz respeito ao mundo ao nosso redor.
Tasarım Değerleme ve Örnek Tasarım Değerleme Çalışmaları
Authors: SÖZBİLEN Reyyan Pınar , BAŞAK Hüdayim
Published: May 2022

Tasarımlar, maddi getirilerinden dolayı günden güne önem kazanmaktadır. Bu durum tasarım değerlemenin önemini artırmaktadır. Tasarım değerleme sayesinde gayri maddi duran varlık olan tasarım, parasal bir değere sahip olmaktadır. Değerleme sonucunda elde edilen parasal değerler, tasarımlar ile ilgili finansal işlemlerde, firmalara netlik sağlamaktadır. Bu sebeple, tasarım değerleme ülkemizde ve dünyada son zamanlarda oldukça önem kazanan bir alandır. Bu çalışmada, tasarım değerlemesinin önemi, tasarım değerlemede kullanılan yöntem ve yaklaşımlar ve örnek iki değerleme çalışması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Aynı tasarım için iki farklı yöntem kullanılarak hazırlanmış olan değerleme örneklerinde kullanılan veriler karşılaştırmalı olarak açıklanmış ve değerlendirilmiştir.
Guía de metadatos para patentes: guía para el registro y publicación de patentes en repositorio peruanosHuaroto, Libio
Authors: Huaroto Libio , Sandoval Eustaquio Diana Sheyla
Published: May 2022

uía para el registro de patentes de invención y modelos de utilidad en repositorios peruanos. Contiene 29 metadatos y su descripción está basados en normas y guías sobre repositorios y patentes.
Clinical Evaluation of Injection of Corticosteroid and Prolotherapy in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Authors: ÇALIŞAL Emre , KARADENİZ Selami , PEPE Murad
Published: May 2022

Objective: Plantar fasciitis is one of the primary causes of heel pain. Several treatment methods are substantial. This study was aimed to evaluate the clinical results of corticosteroids and prolotherapy injection therapies.Methods: The gender, age, time of symptoms, BMI (body mass index) were specified in 60 patients with symptomatic chronic plantar fasciitis disorder between 2019 and 2020. The patients were randomly divided into two groups as prolotherapy and corticosteroid groups. Foot pain and disability were evaluated via a visual analog scale (VAS) and foot function index (FFI) that interpreted the clinical scores measured at baseline and three months after the injections.Results: The distribution of age, gender, BMI, and duration were similar between groups. The mean VAS scores and FFI scores of all the groups were not significantly different in the baseline time (p > 0.05). A significant improvement was observed in the FFI and VAS scores of the patients in both injection groups (p < 0.05). The post-treatment VAS scores decreased from 8.03 to 4.93 (p=.003) and 7.76 to 4.23 (p=.002), respectively, in the prolotherapy and corticosteroid groups. The post-treatment FFI scores decreased from 176.1 to 126.9 (p=.004) and 181.5 to 121.1 (p=.002), respectively, in the prolotherapy and corticosteroid groups. The percentile decreases in VAS and FFI scores between groups were higher in favor of the corticosteroid group.Conclusion: Prolotherapy and corticosteroid injection treatments provide significant functional outcomes in short-term follow-up of the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Corticosteroid injection results in superior clinical healing than prolotherapy.
Women's Feeling of Discomfort During Vaginal Examination and Related Factors
Authors: BAL Zeynep , UÇAR Tuba , KANTAR Ezgi Can
Published: May 2022

Objective: This study aimed to identify the level of women’s feeling of discomfort during the vaginal examination and associated factors.Methods: Designed as cross-sectional research, the study was performed with 386 women who had a vaginal examination at a public hospital in Malatya province of Turkey in August-November 2018. The Personal Information Form, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and the Impact of Event Scale were used in the collection of research data.Results: The mean of VAS scores was 2.86±3.52 points for the discomfort felt by participant women from the vaginal examination, and 22.8% of participant women (n=88) felt discomfort from the vaginal examination (VAS≥6 cm). Participant women who had no post-traumatic stress symptoms (79.3%), to whom the doctor made explanations during the examination (82.2%), to whom the doctor made explanations after the examination (83.3%), who found the post-examination explanation adequacy (80.2%), who were examined by the doctor (85.1%), who were examined by male health staff (86.6%), and who had the vaginal examination due to pregnancy (86.9%) felt lower levels of discomfort from the vaginal examination, and these differences from corresponding groups of participant women were statistically significant (p<0.05).Conclusion: It was identified that participant women felt low-level discomfort from the vaginal examination, approximately one-fifth of them had the feeling of discomfort, and the post-traumatic stress and health staff’s approaches toward the woman in the vaginal examination affected the woman’s feeling of discomfort.
Investıgatıon of The Effect of Serum Homocysteıne Level on Cognıtıve Functıons in Multıple Sclerosıs Patıents
Authors: GÜL Tuba , ONAR M.kazım
Published: May 2022

Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate whether serum homocysteine level was higher in patients with MS, and evaluate the effect of this situation on cognitive functions. In addition, we aimed to determine whether high blood homocysteine level is associated with socio-demographic and clinical features and determine the affected cognitive functions with neuropsychological tests.Methods: We looked at changes in the levels of vitamin B12 and folic acid associated with high levels of serum homocysteine levels. Cognitive performance, and laboratory values of 60 cases with Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) patient, and 30 healthy volunteers were compared. The frontal lobe activities, information processing speed, flexibility, and the ability of the calculation, as well as cognitive functions of attention and visuospatial perception and construction of complex skills were also evaluated. For these purposes, Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT), Line Orientation Test (LOT) and Stroop Test were used.Results: Test performance for all of the test steps were found to be defective in MS group more than the control group subjects. In addition, all steps of the test performance were found to be impaired in both patients and healthy subjects with high levels of homocysteine(p<0.001).Conclusion: In this study visual memory processes, visual-spatial functions, construction skills, planning, programming and executive functions were found to be significantly deteriorated and the reaction time prolonged in RRMS patients with high levels of homocysteine compared with healthy control group
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery- Surgical Steps with Implications in Intraoperative Complications
Authors: KORKMAZ Hakan , KORKMAZ Mukadder
Published: May 2022

Objective: Endoscopic sinus surgery is a worldwide performed operation which has gained acceptance as the primary treatment modality in paranasal sinus diseases. Any surgeon performing this surgery needs a valid treatment algorithm. Inappropriate surgical techniques may lead to failure and complications. Proximity of the surgical field to the critical structures poses difficulties to the surgeon. Too much removal of the normal structures and too little removal of the diseased tissues can have undesirable consequences. Although several techniques have been defined for each step, highlight ing critical points in a concise manner will be beneficial.Methods: This review article aimed to enlight the complex paranasal sinus and relevant anatomy, define the intraoperative maneuvers to achieve a successful sinus surgery while avoiding surgeon-related complications. Books and journals were reviewed comprehensively. Classic techniques and contemporary aspects of the endoscopic sinus surgery were assembled.Results: Paranasal sinus surgical anatomy and diseases show great variations. Endoscopic sinus surgery is performed in ameliorating paranasal sinus diseases. Improving the efficiency and safety of this surgery remains an important matter. There is a narrow border between suggested surgical steps and perilous complications. A thorough surgical anatomy knowledge and meticulous surgical methods needs to be defined.Conclusion: Sinus surgeon must carefully evaluate the underlying disease process, apply a precise surgical method, avoid possible complications, and should take necessary measures in case of a complication. A systematic surgical technique is mandatory for success.
Evaluation of Medicine Management of Elderly During Covid-19; Descriptive Cross-Sectional Research Study
Authors: BAŞ Kazım
Published: May 2022

Objective: It has been reported that medication adherence and routine controls of elderly and chronic patients are important during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research was conducted to evaluate medicine management and the opinions of elderly people during the pandemic.Methods: The research was conducted with 410 individuals, aged 65 and over, in a province in the east of Turkey, between May and August 2021. The research data were collected online using a questionnaire through Google forms. The data obtained were analyzed by using numbers and percentiles in the SPSS 24 package program.Results: Of the individuals with an average age of 73.09±7.76 years, 52.2% was female, 22.4% was literate, 67.6% had one or more chronic diseases, and 64.6% was taking medicine continuously. Of elderly people, 42.9% had problems accessing health services during the pandemic, 29.7% had problems accessing medicines, and 44.1% has obtained his/her medicines from pharmacies through his/her children. Of elderly, 40.7% has met the need for medicines from the pharmacy during the COVID-19 process, and 56.1% reported that social support for elderly is insufficient.Conclusion: According to the study results, most elderly people were found to have chronic diseases and take medication regularly, and experienced problems with medication management and elderly need more support during the COVID-19 pandemic..
Could the SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak Cause an Increase in Rickettsia Infection? North Cyprus Observation
Authors: GÜVENİR Meryem , GÜLER Emrah , SÜER Kaya
Published: May 2022

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence rate of the Rickettsiae infection during the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic according to years.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out during 2016 to 2020. Weil-Felix test is based on cross-reactions which occur between antibodies produced in acute rickettsial infections with antigens of OX (OX 19, OX 2, and OXK) strains of Proteus species. On a lam surface, a small 100 μL of the patient’s serum is placed. A single drop of the desired antigen (OX19, OX2 ve OXK) is added, and the resulting suspension is mixed and then rotated for one minute. Visible agglutination is indicative of a positive result and corresponds roughly to a titer of 1:20. Statistical analysis of the data obtained was conducted with SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) Demo Ver 22.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) program.Results: Total patient number were 369 (Male: 192, 52%; Female: 177, 48%) and the mean age was 33.40±21.37. The number of patients who found as positive for any of the Rickettsiae infection (OX19, OX2 and OXK) were 15.4% in 2016; 21.1% in 2017; 22.9% in 2018 %; 23% in 2019 and 37.3% in 2020. It has been observed that OX19 and OX2 positivity has increased significantly over the years. It is seen that the Proteus OX19 positive cases in 2020 are significantly higher than in other years (p=0.026). It is found that the positive cases of OX2 positivity in 2020 are significantly higher than in other years (p=0.036). Additionaly, considering the distribution over the years, it was seen that Rickettsiae positive patients increased significantly between 2016 and 2020 (p=0.017). Additionaly, considering the distribution over the years, it was seen that Rickettsiae positive patients increased significantly between 2016 and 2020 (p=0.017).Conclusion: Our hypothesis is the because of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic due to the people staying at home the animal population such as rodents’ population caused an increase. Therefore, the increase in zoonotic infections should not be ignored and it should not be forgotten that necessary precautions should be taken to prevent these infections from getting out of control.
Uniportal VATS Pleural Biopsy: Analysis of 50 Cases Is It Safe and Effective ?
Authors: HEKİMOĞLU Barış
Published: May 2022

Objective: Pleural effusion may occur in patients due to benign or malignant processes. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) operation in the diagnosis processes of patients with pleural effusion.Methods: The data of 50 patients who underwent diagnostic Uniportal VATS pleural biopsy between November 2018 and April 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients' age, gender, postoperative hospital stay, operation-related complications, and pathology results of the pleural tissues were recorded.Results: Thirty-five (70%) cases were male, 15 (30%) were female, mean age was 52.58 ± 20.1, mean operative time was 56.1 ± 16.8 minutes, and mean postoperative hospital stay was 2.64 ± 0.89 days. 48 (96%) of the patients were operated on under general anesthesia and 2 (4%) under sedative anesthesia. All patients were operated on with the Uniportal VATS technique. The postoperative treatment process was carried out with service follow-up without requiring intensive care follow-up. Twenty-eight (56%) patients were operated on from the right and 22 (44%) patients from the left hemithorax. When the pleural biopsy results were examined, malignancy was detected in 18 (36%) patients and tuberculosis in 8 (16%). Malignancies: 6 were adenocancer metastases (2 stomachs, 2 breast, and 2 colon cancers), 5 malignant mesotheliomas, 4 epidermoid cancer metastases (2 ovarian and 1 breast and 1 malignant melanoma), 2 lung adenocarcinoma infiltration, and 1 chondrosarcoma metastasis. No postoperative complications were observed in any of the patients.Conclusion: Uniportal VATS is an easy-to-apply, safe, effective, and rapid method for diagnosing pleural effusion.
The effect of machined valve springs application on dynamic properties of electro-hydraulically driven valve train
Authors: Szydlowski Tomasz , Siczek Krzysztof , Glogowski Michal
Published: May 2022

Nowadays, the constant striving to reduce the emission and increase the overall efficiency over a wide range of speeds and loads of the internal combustion engine (CE) is observed. The different methods for improving the charge exchange in the engine, particularly ones based on the variable valve timing are sought. This variability can be achieved, among others by using the electrohydraulic valve drive. The goal of the present study is to compare the dynamic parameters of the engine valvetrain utilizing the unilateral electrohydraulic valve drive and various types of valve springs. The model of such a drive being developed by authors and experimentally verified was used for the analysis. Using the Finite Element Method, the models of springs made through the machining from single sleeves were developed. The effect of various geometrical parameters of the modernized springs on their stiffness and on the resulted valvetrain dynamics was examined.
Determination of fuel atomization quality in compression ignition engines using acoustic emission signal
Authors: Klyus Oleh , Rajewski Przemysław , Lebedevas Sergejus , Olszowski Sławomir
Published: May 2022

The analysis of fuel injection processes in diesel engines showed the convergence of physical parameters affecting the mean diameter of the Sauter SMD (selected as a spray quality parameter) of the atomized fuel droplets and the parameters of the acoustic signal emission originating from the spring waves accompanying the atomization process. In experimental studies, the laser diffraction method was used to measure the atomization quality with the Malvern Spraytec device. For the acoustic signal recording and processing there was used the measurement set with a Fujicera 1045S sensor. The correlation between the values of the Sauter diameter and the energy of the acoustic signal has been obtained on the basis of which a method has been developed to assess the quality of fuel atomization in compression ignition engines by measuring the acoustic signal recorded during the fuel injection process
Could the Injury Severity Score be a new indicator for surgical treatment in patients with traumatic splenic injury?
Authors: Jeong HyeJeong , Jung SungWon , Heo Tae Gil , Choi Pyong Wha , Kim Jae Il , Jung Sung Min , Jun Heungman , Shin Yong Chan , Um Eunhae
Published: May 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether a higher Injury Severity Score (ISS) could serve as an indicator of splenectomy in patients with traumatic splenic lacerations. Methods: A total of 256 cases of splenic laceration were collected from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2018. After the application of exclusion criteria, 105 were eligible for this study. Charts were reviewed for demographic characteristics, initial vital signs upon presentation to the emergency room, Glasgow Coma Scale, computed tomography findings, ISS, and treatment strategies. The cases were then divided into nonsplenectomy and splenectomy groups for analysis.Results: When analyzed with the chi-square test and t-test, splenectomy was associated with a systolic blood pressure lower than 90 mmHg, a Glasgow Coma Scale score lower than 13, active bleeding found on computed tomography, a splenic laceration grade greater than or equal to 4, and an ISS greater than 15 at presentation. However, in multivariate logistic regression analysis, only active bleeding on computed tomography showed a statistically significant relationship (P=0.014).Conclusions: Although ISS failed to show a statistically significant independent relationship with splenectomy, it may still play a supplementary role in traumatic splenic injury management.
TELAAH KRITIS ATAS KONSEP GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DITINJAU DARI SHARI'ATE ENTERPRISE THEORY
Authors: Wulandari Anis , Irianto Gugus , Ludigdo Unti
Published: June 2022

GCG (Good Corporate Governance) is the most popular principle to keep integrity for organization in the world. Almost all countries in the world keep this principle for building accountability and transparency. Unfortunately, in the practice, GCG has less interpretation about the value of stakeholder. This research is aiming at reconstruction GCG (OECD version) and looking for the more acceptable concept for Islamic values. Hopefully, it can give solution for the problem itself. Having analyzed values and characters of SET, we construct new GCG based on shariaâ€™s values. These values are; first; understanding about stakeholder company more deeply, second; the principle about stakeholder rights; third; the equality about stakeholder behaviour; fourth; principle of transparency;fifth; about accountability of company.
Pengukuran Getaran Mekanik Berdasarkan Jenis Bangunan
Authors:   PSIKLH Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan Kawasan Puspiptek Serpong Gd. 210, Jalan Raya Puspiptek Serpong, Muncul, Serpong, Muncul, Tangerang Selatan, Kota Tangerang Selatan, Banten 15314, Indonesia, Purwanto Budi , Zulfachmi , Zulfachmi , Budi Purwaka Pramana
Published: May 2022

Pengukuran Getaran Mekanik Berdasarkan Jenis Bangunan. Dampak getaran diketahui menjadi salah satu isu yang diangkat masyarakat yang mengklaim terdampak suatu kegiatan selain pencemaran udara, air maupun tanah. Getaran dianggap mengganggu kenyamanan dan kesehatan, serta pada tahap yang lebih tinggi dapat merusak struktur bangunan yang telah dihuni masyarakat sekitar kegiatan. KEPMENLH 49/1996 telah mengatur tentang baku tingkat getaran dan metode pengukurannya, namun seiring waktu maka perlu dimutakhirkan mengingat ada perbedaan rentang frekuensi dominan bagi beberapa jenis pengukuran tingkat getaran. Metode pengukuran yang terdapat pada Lampiran V KEPMENLH 49/1996 juga perlu ditinjau ulang karena masih menggunakan metode pengukuran yang sama walaupun pada beberapa jenis pengukuran tingkat getaran yang berbeda. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan metode pengukuran tingkat getaran pada Lampiran V KEPMENLH No 49/1996 terhadap metoda pengukuran lain yang tersedia dan diakui serta dapat diterapkan menggunakan peralatan yang tersedia saat ini. Pengambilan data dilakukan pada beberapa titik di Provinsi DKI Jakarta, Sulawesi Selatan dan Jawa Tengah pada bulan April – Juli 2016 oleh tim PSIKLH menggunakan alat Instantel Minimate Pro 6. Setiap sesi pengukuran dilakukan pengambilan data pada dua titik ukur secara simultan dengan masing-masing titik ukur diperoleh nilai tingkat getaran pada tiga sumbu ortogonal (sumbu X, Y dan Z). Hasil penelitian ini mendapatkan bahwa pengukuran getaran di beberapa kota di Indonesia masih memiliki nilai tingkat getaran yang belum melampaui baku tingkat getaran yang dipersyaratkan pada Lampiran III KEPMENLH 49/1996, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa metode pengukuran International Organization for Standardization ISO 4866 Mechanical vibration and shock - Vibration of fixed structures - Guidelines for the measurement of vibrations and evaluation of their effects on structures dapat menjadi rujukan untuk mengevaluasi dampak getaran terhadap bangunan.
Studi Awal Sumber Deposisi Basah di Serpong, Jakarta, dan Kotatabang Menggunakan Model PMF
Authors:   Puslitbang Kualitas dan Laboratorium Lingkungan Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan Kawasan Puspiptek Serpong Gd. 210, Jalan Raya Puspiptek Serpong, Muncul, Serpong, Muncul, Tangerang Selatan, Kota Tangerang Selatan, Banten 15314, Indonesia, Mukhtar,S.Si,M.Si Rita , Puji Lestari Retno , Nelson Ricky , Hindratmo Bambang , Syam Nugraha Muharam , Dainah Amallia
Published: May 2022

Studi Awal Sumber Deposisi Basah di Serpong, Jakarta, dan Kotatabang Menggunakan Model PMF. Pertumbuhan ekonomi di Indonesia telah memicu kegiatan industri dan transportasi yang berpotensi menimbulkan pencemaran udara. Reaksi kimia senyawa asam dari polusi udara dengan air dan oksigen menghasilkan polutan yang lebih asam di atmosfer. Deposisi asam merupakan masalah lingkungan lintas batas karena polutan dapat tetap berada di atmosfer untuk waktu yang lama dan dapat menyebar hingga ribuan kilometer melintasi batas negara dan jauh dari sumber asal emisi. Pemantauan dilakukan di 3 (tiga) daerah yaitu mewakili daerah pedesaan (Serpong), daerah perkotaan (Jakarta), dan daerah terpencil (Kotatabang). Pengolahan data menggunakan konsep matematika untuk mengkorelasikan ion atau elemen dalam sebuah matriks, model Positive Matric Factorization (PMF). Analisis dataset dilakukan terhadap data pemantauan komponen air hujan pada tahun 2015 hingga 2019. Contoh uji dikumpulkan melalui sampling deposisi basah dan dianalisis menggunakan metode kromatografi ion. Deskripsi potensi sumber diperoleh berdasarkan tipikal sumber pencemar. Hasil analisis menggunakan PMF diperoleh sumber pencemar di Serpong berasal dari tanah dan debu, kontribusi air laut, pertanian, pembakaran biomassa, dan proses pembakaran. Jakarta menunjukkan lima sumber pencemar yang dominan yaitu tanah dan debu, kontribusi laut, sumber pertanian, proses pembakaran serta pembakaran biomassa. Kotatabang juga menunjukkan lima sumber pencemar yang dominan yaitu kontribusi laut, pembakaran biomassa, proses pembakaran, sumber pertanian, tanah dan debu. Oleh karena itu, disimpulkan bahwa sebagian besar sumber pencemar dipengaruhi oleh aktivitas antropogenik. Dengan mengetahui karakteristik sumber pencemar diharapkan penanganan sumber pencemar lebih objektif.
(Auto)biographic narratives of the institutionalization process of the sexual diversity core in the school in Maceió, AL
Authors: Brito Juliano Matias de , Dias Alfrancio Ferreira
Published: May 2022

This research intends to analyze, from the (auto)biographical narratives, the tensions in the process of institutionalization of the Nucleus of Sexual Diversity in the School and, consequently, the insertion of the relations of gender, sexuality and sexual diversity in the formation of the teachers of the municipal education network. from Maceio, Alagoas. Methodologically, I use the approach of (auto)biographical research to narrate an experience of being/living/training in the institutionalization process of the Nucleus of Sexual Diversity at School (NUDISE) at the Municipal Secretary of Education of Maceió (SEMED). I reflect on the inclusion of gender relations and sexual diversity in the policy of continuing education of education professionals in the school system during my professional performance. I also intend to describe possible impacts caused by NUDISE beyond continuing and in-service training.
Violence against transsexuals in Sergipe: to trust, or not to trust statistics, that is the question
Authors: Bispo Margarida Maria Araujo , Cruz Maria Helena Santana
Published: May 2022

This article addresses the death of transsexual women, especially those who died in the state of Sergipe. The fight for transsexual rights is slow but has shown results. The silencing suffered by transsexuals has been broken thanks to non-governmental organizations, among which is ANTRA. The theoretical approach will be post-structuralist based on scholars who approach the trajectory of the transsexuals in the historical and social context. Sergipe, despite the conquests of the transsexuals, still has a framework of violence, which deserves study due to the number of deaths of this social segment. Thus, the violence suffered by transsexuals must be a problem to be discussed in the educational environment, through the history of struggle as an element of empowerment for these young people.
Evaluate potential and emerging learning environments beyond the objectives
Authors: Vieira Luís Miguel Silva , Brazão José Paulo Gomes
Published: May 2022

This article aims to reflect on the evaluation of potential and emergent learning environments. Learning environments are considered as potential sources of development where learners, as integral members of these contexts, act in a constructivist perspective. It is concluded that the assessment of learning environments should seek to overcome the limitation associated with the excessive focus on the efficiency of teaching, which can be achieved through the effective inclusion of the student in the context. The importance of agency in learning environments is also recognised and it is suggested that potential or emerging learning environments should seek to integrate a holistic and inclusive conception of participants. Reflecting on the potential that contexts bring to learning and knowledge construction, can trigger new ways of perceiving the dynamics of social relationships, learning and education.
NILAI SOSIAL DAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DALAM KUMPULAN CERPEN LUPA 3NDONESA KARYA SUJIWO TEJO SERTA PEMANFAATANNYA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DI SMA
Authors: Bashori Achmad , Suwandi Sarwiji , Mulyono Slamet
Published: May 2022

Degradasi moral banyak terjadi di kalangan remaja Indonesia. Upaya untuk memperbaiki moral dapat dilakukan melalui pembelajaran sastra di sekolah.  Penelitian ini bertujuan menjelaskan (1) nilai sosial dalam kumpulan cerpen Lupa 3ndonesa karya Sujiwo Tejo, (2) nilai pendidikan karakter dalam kumpulan cerpen Lupa 3ndonesa karya Sujiwo Tejo, dan (3) pemanfaatannya sebagai materi ajar sastra di SMA. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode content analysis. Data penelitian berupa kutipan dialog dan monolog yang menunjukkan nilai sosial dan pendidikan karakter serta catatan hasil wawancara dengan guru bahasa Indonesia. Sumber data berupa kumpulan cerpen Lupa 3ndonesa karya Sujiwo Tejo dan informan. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik baca-catat dan wawancara. Validitas data berupa triangulasi teori dan sumber. Analisis data menggunakan model analisis data interaktif. Hasil penelitian ini, yaitu  (1) terdapat  nilai sosial berupa tolong-menolong, empati, toleransi, kerja sama, dan kepedulian; (2) memuat nilai pendidikan karakter yaitu keadilan, pengendalian diri, syukur, kerendahan hati, cinta, dan kebijaksanaan; dan (3) nilai sosial dan pendidikan karakter dalam cerpen dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai materi ajar sastra di SMA kelas XI pada KD 3.8 dan 4.8. Nilai sosial dan pendidikan karakter dalam cerpen dapat digunakan sebagai contoh untuk siswa mengenal kemudian mempraktikannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
COMPARISON BETWEEN OF THE “BUMI MANUSIA” NOVEL BY PRAMOEDYA ANANTA TOER AND “BUMI MANUSIA” FILM BY HANUNG BRAMANTYO
Authors: Afsani Novia Nur , Menjamin Sumaiya , Waluyo Herman J. , Setiawan Budhi
Published: May 2022

Popular novels always attract the attention of producers to make them into films with or without changes. The purpose of this research is to describe (1) comparison between the novel Bumi Manusia by Pramoedya Ananta Toer and Hanung Bramantyo's Bumi Manusia film from the ecranisation process (shrinking, adding, and change of variation) to the plot, setting, and character and (2) relevance of comparison results between novel and film Bumi Manusia as learning material at senior high school (SHS) or vocational high school (VHS). This research includes qualitative research with main data source is the novel and film Bumi Manusia. The sampling technique for this research uses purposive sampling. The data analysis technique used is interactive analysis. The results of the study can be described as follows: (1)The ecranisation of the novel to the film Bumi Manusia consists of 45 shrinks, 28 additions, and 35 changes in variations. In the plot ecranisation consists 33 shrinks, 18 additions, and 21 changes to variations. In setting ecranisation, consists 6 shrinks, 2 additions, and 8 changes in variation. In character ecranisation there are 6 shrinks, 8 additions, and 10 changes in variation. (2)Bumi Manusia novel can be an alternative to literary learning, especially novels in SHS or VHS because it has relevance to learning of the basic competency 3.9 dan 4.9 in class XII 2013 curriculum.
PENINGKATAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN DALAM FILM FREEDOOM WRITERS DAN LASKAR PELANGI MELALUI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER
Authors: Nugroho Febriyanto Arif , Nugraha Abdillah
Published: May 2022

Karya film yang bermutu salah satunya ditandai dengan muatan pendidikan karakter yang positif bagi pembacanya. Tujuan  penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan latar belakang kedua film tersebut, mengomparasikan nilai pendidikan karakter dalam kedua film tersebut dan menyimpulkan pendidikan karakter dalam kedua film tersebut dalam rangka menumbuhkan dan pengimplementasian pendidikan karakter. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik analisis deskripsi komparatif.  Yang menjadi sumber data adalah film “Freedom Writers” dan film Laskar Pelangi. Hasil peneliktian mnunjukkan film Freedom Writers  menggambarkan suatu sekolah mengalami degradasi moral dan minimnya karakter bukan karena salah kurikulum yang digunakan, namun metode pembelajaran yang digunakan. Novel “Laskar Pelangi”  menceritakan kehidupan anak-anak di Belitong. Diawali dengan kisah sedih dunia pendidikan di Indonesia ketika sebuah sekolah yang kekurangan siswa akan segera ditutup. Sekolah tersebut adalah SD Muhammadiyah di Gantong, Belitung Timur. Bercerita tentang kehidupan anak-anak di desa Belitung. Antusiasme siswa untuk belajar sangat tinggi meskipun kondisi di sekolah sangat sederhana. Kedua film tersebut merepresentasikan upaya peningkatan mutu pendidikan karakter dengan cara yang berbeda.
PEMAKAIAN VARIASI BAHASA SLANG DI KALANGAN REMAJA KABUPATEN BREBES
Authors: Pedriwati Pedriwati , Mulasih Mulasih , Shofi Moh Shofiuddin
Published: May 2022

Seperti halnya kaum remaja di daerah lain, remaja di Kecamatan Bumiayu, Kabupaten Brebes memiliki variasi bahasa sebagai alat komuniaksi, termasuk bahasa slang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan pemakaian variasi bahasa slang oleh remaja tingkat SMA/SMK Se-Kecamatan Bumiayu. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif dan wawancara. Sumber data dari penelitian adalah data primer. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan dua cara yakni teknik simak, rekam, catat, dan teknik studi pustaka. Teknik penyajiannya menggunakan metode penyajian informal. Hasil penelitian ditemukannya 60 kata bahasa slang yang dipakai oleh remaja tingkat SMA/SMK Se-Kecamatan Bumiayu, sebagai berikut:  ghosting, telmi,  BTW,  salfok/galfok,  garing,  kuper,  kepo,  jones,  LDR, PAP, PCC,  salting,  move on,  kidding,  baper, santuy,  selo, nongki, kudet, bokap, mamen, OTW, yoi/yaul/yomes, anjay/anjir/anjrot, (bulshit, bucin, sotoy, lo/gue, gabut, GWS, OOTD, WTF, japri, PHP, COD, PHO, kuy, gelay, typo, bro/bre, TTM, woles, insecure, gaskeun, shareloc, bocil, boctu, overthinking, VC, ilfil, lebay, alay, prank, pelakor, ashiaap, gaes, slur, (kolab, sans, dan buset.