bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Comparative Study on Perceived Price Levels by Information of Rate Increase of Intercity Bus
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Jeong Ji-Youn
Published: November 2019

To minimize the negative perceptions regarding intercity bus fares due to the recent rate increase, this study compared and verified the perceived price level according to the price information provided. In addition, covariance analysis was conducted with five covariates, including the importance of price, household income, frequency of use, loyalty, and safety. The main results of this study are as follows. First, compared to before receiving information on the reason for the rate increase, the perceived rate level was lowered after the information was received. Second, loss aversion and out of control situations were the most effective among the four types of information about the rate increase. Third, it was found that the most effective information type to decrease price perception differed by loyalty levels. While most price studies have been related to experimental studies based on hypothetical scenarios, this study is based on real situations and real customers, contributing to the generalization of hypotheses and theories that have been established by the existing research. It is expected that the results of this study will provide practical implications to the establishment of price-marketing strategies.
Assessment of knowledge of oral cancer in dentists in the Los Ríos Region, Chile, in 2017
Authors:   Universidad Privada Juan Pablo II. Lima. Perú., Castro-Rodríguez Yuri , Sihuay-Torres Kamila ,   Sociedad Científica de Estudiantes de Odontología. Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Lima. Perú.
Published: November 2019

The alteration of the vertical dimension can deteriorate the facial harmony, and it can be measured through objective and subjective methods, although many of which are not reliable. Objective: Relate the anthropometric fingers length with the measurement of the vertical occlusal dimension (VOD). Material and Methods: Cross-sectional, observational study that included 114 students from the School of Dentistry with class I malocclusion and complete dentition. The VOD was evaluated as the measurement between the subnasal points and the mental point; anthropometric measures included the length of the fingers (from the most mesial fold to the most distal edge) and the distance projected between the thumb and the index finger. Results: The average VOD was 64.03±5.15mm. A correlation was found between the VOD and the index finger length (p<0.01, r=0.29), between the VOD and middle finger length (p<0.01, r=0.31) and correlation between the VOD and the length of the little finger (p<0.05, r=0.23). No correlation was found between the VOD and the ring finger lengths (p= 0.051) or thumb (p=0.12). Conclusions: The anthropometric measurements of the index finger, middle finger, little finger and the projection of the thumb on the index finger correlated with the length of the vertical occlusal dimension.
Effect of 10% sodium ascorbate applied for different time periods on shear bond strength of composite to bleached enamel
Authors:   Islamic Azad University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran., Niknejad Sina , Saati Keyvan ,   Islamic Azad University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran., Khadem Parvin ,   Islamic Azad University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran., Valizadeh Sara ,   Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Published: November 2019

Aims: Residual peroxide on the enamel surface and in the interprismatic spaces decreases the shear bond strength (SBS) of composite to bleached enamel. Evidence shows that 10% sodium ascorbate can efficiently neutralize the singlet oxygen generated by the bleaching agents. This study aimed to assess the effect of duration of application of sodium ascorbate on SBS of composite to bleached enamel. Materials and Methods: This in vitro experimental study was conducted on 30 sound human third molars, which were randomly divided into three groups (n=10). In group 1, the teeth were bleached for 45 minutes and were then subjected to immediate bonding and restoration with composite resin. In groups 2 and 3, the teeth were bleached, immersed in 10% sodium ascorbate solution for 5 (group 2) and 10 (group 3) minutes and were then bonded and restored with composite, and the SBS was then measured. Results: The highest SBS (14.02±8.6MPa) was noted in group 3 (immersion in 10% sodium ascorbate for 10 minutes before bonding). The lowest SBS was noted in group 1 (immediate bonding after bleaching) (p<0.05). The difference in SBS of groups 1 and 2 was not significant (p=0.4). Conclusion: Application of 10% sodium ascorbate for 10 minutes increases the SBS of composite to bleached enamel.
Exercise-induced hypoalgesia, cognitive inhibition and emotion regulation v1
Authors: Gajsar Hannah , Konietzny Kerstin , Titze Christina
Published: November 2019

The current design was set up for an experiment investigating exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH) in humans. 80 participants performed an aerobic bicycling exercise and an isometric knee extension exercise and a quiet rest control condition. Dependent measurements were a) pressure pain thresholds and b) temporal summation of pain, and additional salivary cortisol. Blood pressure measurements were taken as a influential factor on EIH. All measurements were taken 1) immediately before exercise and quiet rest 2) immediately after exercise and quiet rest and 3) 15 minutes after exercise and quiet rest. In addition to EIH, cognitive function was assessed using a cognitive task, the so called stop-signal task. Furthermore, the influence of two different emotion regulation strategies in comparison to a control condition was investigated. For this, the participants were divided into 3 Groups: two groups received an instruction for emotion regulation (suppression or mindful monitoring) and one group received a control instruction. This protocols provides a detailed description of the procedures undertaken in this experiment.
Swabbing scats for DNA sampling - field protocol v1
Authors: Macdonald Anna
Published: November 2019

This protocol describes how to swab mammal scats in the field, for DNA sampling. Swabs are air-dryed for storage in the field and transport to the laboratory.
Surgical management of pancreatic and colon metastases of kidney cancer: case report and review of literature
Authors: Kotelnikov A. G. , Podluzhnyy D. V. , Proskuryakov I. S. , Sinelnikov I. E. , Petenko N. N. , Virshke E. R.
Published: November 2019

This article presents the experience of surgical management of pancreatic and colon metastases from kidney cancer, detected 10 years after nephrectomy. Atypical resection of the pancreas combined with right-sided hemicolectomy was performed. The postoperative period turned out uneventful. Histological examination showed that lesions of pancreas and colon were metastases from a clear renal cell carcinoma. Disease progression was noted 2 years after surgery. The patient received appropriate treatment and was alive for 14 years after surgery.
MODEL LATIHAN FOREHAND SMASH BULUTANGKIS BAGI ATLET PB SEMERU PUGER KABUPATEN JEMBER USIA 12–15 TAHUN
Authors: Vernando Yonatan Teguh , Adi Sapto , Wahyudi Usman
Published: November 2019

Abstract:  Skills forehand smash athletes Semeru Puger PB Jember age 12-15 years is still not good. One of exercise to improve the forehand smash is using a model of exercise. The aim of this research was to improve the skills of athletes forehand smash Semeru Puger PB Jember aged 12-15 years. The study design used is Sports Action Research that leads to a research experiment. Based on the results of data analysts, models forehand smash badminton exercise can boost the skills forehand smash badminton athletes PB Semeru. So, using the model of exercise forehand smash badminton, athlete skill Semeru Puger PB Jember age 12-15 years in doing forehand smash can be increased.  Key words: forehand smash, model exercise, badminton.  Abstrak: Keterampilan pukulan forehand smash atlet PB Semeru Puger Kabupaten Jember usia 12-15 tahun masih kurang baik. Salah satu latihan untuk meningkatkan pukulan forehand smash adalah menggunakan model latihan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan keterampilan forehand smash atlet PB Semeru Puger Kabupaten Jember usia 12-15 tahun. Rancangan penelitian yang dipakai adalah penelitian tindakan olahraga yang menjurus ke penelitian eksperimen. Berdasarkan hasil analis data, model latihan forehand smash bulutangkis dapat meingkatkan keterampilan forehand smash bulutangkis atlet PB Semeru. Jadi, dengan menggunakan model latihan forehand smash bulutangkis, keterampilan atlet PB Semeru Puger Kabupaten Jember usia 12-15 tahun dalam melakukan pukulan forehand smash dapat meningkat.   Kata kunci: forehand smash, model latihan, bulutangkis.
PENGEMBANGAN PRODUK PERMAINAN MIKRO TENIS SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF KETERBATASAN KETERSEDIAAN FASILITAS LAPANGAN TENIS
Authors: Irawan Ricko , Nurharsono Tri , Raharjo Agus
Published: November 2019

ABSTRAK: Latar belakang penelitian ini karena keterbatasan fasilitas lapangan tenis untuk melatih gerak dasar pukulan forehand dan baghand. Penelitian ini bertujuan membuat produk inovasi permainan tenis lapangan yang disebut permainan Mikro Tenis yaitu untuk mengatasi keterbatasan ketersedian lapangan tenis dalam kegiatan perkuliahan. Penelitian ini menggunakan Pengembangan Prosedural. Metode penelitian dan pengembangan ini menggunakan  metode deskriptif, evaluatif, dan eksperimental. dan keterterimaan produk berupa data dari aspek kognitif, afektif, dan psikomotor. Hasil penelitian: 1) penilaian ahli tentang kesesuaian produk dengan CPMK rerata 95% atau sangat baik, 2) penilaian ahli tentang kesesuaian produk dengan karakteristik mahasiswa rerata 93,75% atau sangat baik, 3) penilaian  ahli tentang kesesuaian produk dengan keaktifan mahasiswa rerata 100% atau sangat baik, 4) penilaian ahli tentang kelayakan produk dengan peraturan permainan rerata 93,75% atau sangat baik. Kata Kunci: Mikro Tenis, Tenis Lapangan, Keterbatasan Lapangan
PENGARUH KOORDINASI MATA-TANGAN, DAYA LEDAK OTOT TUNGKAI DAN MOTIVASI BERPRESTASI TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN SMASH
Authors: Muchlisaa Ayu Widii
Published: November 2019

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh langsung antara koordinasi mata-tangan, daya ledak otot tungkai dan motivasi berprestasi terhadap keterampilan smash bolavoli.Penelitian ini dilakukan pada atlet klub bolavoli putra Se-Kota Pekanbaru berjumlah 40 atlet. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik sampel kriteria(purposive sampling).Pengujian hipotesis pengaruh koordinasi mata-tangan terhadap keterampilan smash sebesar 0,329. Pengaruh daya ledak otot tungkai terhadap keterampilan smash sebesar 0,248. Pengaruh motivasi terhadap keterampilan smash sebesar 0,429.Pengaruh koordinasi mata-tangan terhadap motivasi berprestasi sebesar 0,550. Pengaruh daya ledak otot tungkai terhadap motivasi berprestasi sebesar 0,419.Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan terdapat pengaruh positif antara koordinasi mata-tangan, daya ledak otot tungkai dan motivasi berprestasi terhadap keterampilan smash atlet klub bolavoli putra Se-Kota Pekanbaru
РОЗВИТОК МОНЕТАРИСТСЬКИХ ТЕОРІЙ ТА ЇХНІЙ ВПЛИВ НА МОНЕТАРНЕ РЕГУЛЮВАННЯ
Authors: Вовчак Ольга , Мельник Тетяна
Published: November 2019

Розглянуто еволюцію монетаристських теорій і монетарного регулювання, розкрито основні постулати різних економічних шкіл, виокремлено основні ідеї та обґрунтовано їхній внесок у розвиток економічної теорії, визначено місце монетаристських теорій у теорії грошей, здійснено класифікацію теорій за еволюцією розвитку основних положень, визначено основні відмінності, переваги і недоліки окремих монетаристських теорій, розкрито вплив кожної з них на сучасну практику здійснення центральними банками монетарного регулювання. Монетарними регуляторами усвідомлюється необхідність використання позитивного досвіду монетаристських теорій, оскільки прояви фінансових криз підкреслили доцільність внесення змін до чинних підходів монетарного регулювання, які базуються на монетаризмі та його сучасних течіях. Це змушує центральні банки багатьох країн шукати  нестандартні інструменти монетарного регулювання і використовувати інноваційні методи поряд з історично перевіреними підходами до комбінування державного і ринкового регулювання економіки. З урахуванням результатів проведеного дослідження запропоновано використання найбільш прийнятних постулатів різних економічних теорій і шкіл, які доцільно взяти до уваги при проведенні монетарної політики та монетарного регулювання центральними банками, у тому числі й Національним банком України.
ОСНОВНІ ЕЛЕМЕНТИ ДЕРЖАВНОЇ ФІНАНСОВОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ: НАУКОВИЙ АНАЛІЗ
Authors: Сторонянська Ірина , Патицька Христина , Прокопюк Александер
Published: November 2019

Розглянуто наукові підходи до визначення основних елементів державної фінансової політики. Виявлено, що більшість елементів державної фінансової політики повторюються у підходах різних науковців, однак окремі з них трапляються лише раз, демонструючи унікальність наукових поглядів на структуру фінансової політики держави. Доведено, що фіскальна і монетарна політики є настільки важливими, що абсолютно всі науковці розглядають їх елементами фінансової політики, причому всі деталізують у розрізі таких складових, як грошова і кредитна (монетарна політика) та бюджетна і податкова (фіскальна політика). Зауважено, що першочергову роль науковці  віддають саме бюджетній політиці. Виявлено, що всі підходи науковців можна поділити на три категорії: ті, що обмежують функціонал податкової політики власне податковою сферою; ті, що звертають увагу на функціях, які  виконує податкова політика в суспільстві, а також ті, що розглядають податкову політику глобально — через призму впливу на економічний розвиток у цілому. Висвітлено, що вітчизняна наука приділяє значну увагу дослідженню питань інвестиційної політики. Проте визначено, що ці дослідження значною мірою є теоретизованими, обмежені у практичності застосування. Водночас питання доцільності та реалізації інвестиційної політики в розвиненихекономічно країнах світу значний акцент роблять на практичності її реалізації. Узагальнено, що роль держави у бюджетно-податковій і грошово-кредитній сферах обмежується регуляторними заходами, водночас у дослідників немає єдиного спрямованого бачення шляхів їхньої взаємодії. Таким чином існує гостра потреба їхнього комплексного дослідження у взаємозв’язку і з метою вироблення єдиного загального бачення розвитку держави в цьому напрямі. Це є необхідним для формування плацдарму для практичного втілення державної фінансової політики.
УПРАВЛІННЯ РИЗИКАМИ КРЕДИТНОГО ПОРТФЕЛЯ БАНКУ: ТЕОРІЯ І ПРАКТИКА
Authors: Затворницький Костянтин
Published: November 2019

Піднято та всебічно проаналізовано проблему ефективного управління ризиками кредитних портфелів банків України. Обґрунтовано, що недосконала стратегія і тактика організації ризик-менеджменту в банках призвела до виникнення фінансових і репутаційних втрат банків. Доведено, що наявність високого рівня непрацюючих кредитів у банках усіх форм власності створює перешкоди для розвитку банківської системи і заважає її прогресивному реформуванню. Недостатнє охоплення і глибина наявних у банках систем управління ризиками змушує витрачати додаткові ресурси на їхню підтримку, відволікаючи їх від інших цілей. Акцентовано важливість ефективної взаємодії між керівництвом і персоналом банку як невід’ємного елементу зворотного зв’язку, необхідного для якісного функціонування систем ризик-менеджменту. Розкрито роль мотивації працівників банку на всіх рівнях підпорядкування в забезпеченні удосконалення діючих систем управління банківськими ризиками. Розглянуто теоретичні та практичні питання управління ризиками кредитних портфелів комерційних банків з урахуванням факторів їх утворення. Розкрито сутність взаємозв’язку між поняттями «структура», «якість» і «ризик», виділено низку ризиків, що впливають на формування банківського кредитного портфеля. Досліджено законодавчі аспектирегулювання кредитної діяльності банків України. Дано оцінку доцільності застосування нових вимог організації управління ризиками в банках України. Проаналізовано рівень кредитного ризику банківської системи країни та запропоновано підходи до мінімізації та ліквідації ризиків кредитної діяльності банків. Класифіковано учасників утворення репутаційного ризику банків. Окреслено структурні елементи ефективної системи управління банківськими ризиками. Обґрунтовано необхідність побудови комплексної системи фінансової безпеки банку для боротьби з шахрайством. Розвиток інформаційних технологій дозволяє не тільки підвищити якість банківських послуг, а й з кожним роком розширює коло інструментів, що несуть потенційну небезпеку інтересам установи. Висвітлено актуальність упровадження інноваційних банківських продуктів та послуг як важливої складової розвитку банківської системи.
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT AS ONE OF THE DIRECTIONS IMPROVING THE DOMESTIC ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
Authors: Шурпенкова Руслана , Сарахман Оксана , Калайтан Тетяна
Published: November 2019

Considered the feasibility of the use of management accounting in various enterprises by volume. Highlighted the main differences of financial and management accounting. Management accounting allows you to get information about the activities of the enterprise for internal users in the process of managing the enterprise. The main functions, methods and components of management accounting are investigated, as well as the principles inherent in the management accounting are taken into account. In clause the concept of the budgeting as method of the management account is analysed, the basic principles of the budgeting are considered; the display of the budgeting in the reporting is proved. The obligatory condition of efficiency of the system of management accounting is the coherence of the work of all services and units of the enterprise, constant team cooperation in the direction of the implementation of the agreed overall goals of the enterprise. Implementation of managerial accounting at the enterprise will increase the analyticity and effi ciency of data.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERCEPTIONS OF PILGRIM TOURISTS IN SELECTION OF ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION: A CASE STUDY OF GOLDEN TEMPLE, VELLORE CITY, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
Authors: Vidhya K. , Selvam V.
Published: November 2019

Purpose of the study: This empirical study aims to identify the perceptions of pilgrim tourists’ regarding their accommodation and transport facilities in the Golden Temple, Vellore city, Tamil Nadu, India.

Methodology: This study used both primary and secondary data for data collection among pilgrim tourists. Data were later on analyzed using SPSS statistical tools like percentage, Chi-square, ANOVA using Statistical Package for Social Sciences were applied.

Results: The findings of the study indicate that the income of the family doesn’t relate to accommodation facilities and the age of the respondents was affected by the transport facilities in Vellore City.

Applications of this study: The study brings to highlights the basics of accommodation and transportation and the factors affecting the perception of pilgrim’s tourists. It concludes that the age of the respondents affects the transport facilities in Vellore City. The transportation facilities should be improved for the tourists to attract and improve pilgrim tourism.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The study has found that the tourists had sufficient maturity, education and good exposure about their destination. The study found that accommodation facilities such as comfort, peace, safety and security, attitude and behavior of staff, and sanitation and hygiene are not more satisfied. Transport facilities such as Signboard, street lights, traffic rules have to be improved.
Corea Gravídica: reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura
Authors: Rengifo-Quintero Laura Juliana , Beltrán-Avendaño Mónica Andrea
Published: November 2019

Objetivos: presentar un caso de corea gravídica y hacer una revisión sistemática de la literatura publicada sobre el tratamiento y pronóstico materno-fetal de la entidad. Materiales y métodos: se presenta el caso de una paciente de 16 años, primigesta, que ingresa a un hospital público de tercer nivel de complejidad, con 8 semanas de gestación, con clínica de 3 días de evolución caracterizada por movimientos involuntarios de la cabeza y las extremidades, con hiperreflexia en miembro inferior derecho. Antecedente de Corea de Sydenham. Se da tratamiento con antisicóticos y benzodiacepinas para la sintomatología y etiológico con penicilina benzatínica y control del cuadro a las 14 semanas. Suspendió el tratamiento a las 35 semanas. Parto normal a las 39 semanas. Se realizó una búsqueda en la base de datos de Medline vía PubMed, UptoDate, Medscape y Google Académico empleando los términos: “Pregnancy” and “Chorea Gravidarum”. La búsqueda se limitó a reportes y series de casos o artículos de revisión, desde el año 2000 al 2019. Resultados: se encontraron siete reportes de casos y una revisión de tema. El tratamiento se realizó con haloperidol benzodiacepinas y clorpromacina en cuatro de los siete casos. En uno de los dos casos con antecedentes de corea de Sydenham se utilizó penicilina. El pronóstico materno-fetal fue bueno en seis de siete casos, en un caso hubo restricción de crecimiento intrauterino. Conclusión: el tratamiento de la corea gestacional principalmente es expectante y su finalidad es disminuir la sintomatología, el pronóstico materno-fetal es bueno.
Sino–US Trade War: A Mini Review on Latin American Involvement
Authors: Yıldız Nilay ,   Faculty of Political Science, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Published: November 2019

This article is written to summarize what has been going on in trade war between the United States and China and to express how this war affects trade relations of Latin America with both of the actors being involved in the trade war. The reason why Latin America is chosen as a region to work on rests on the fact that both the United States and China have been conducting considerable trade relations with the region. This article is organized to analyze what kind of a position Latin America would be at during the upcoming moves from two giants and how the region should revise its ties with both economies considering the past relations it has had with before this trade war emerged. There have been many moves taken by the United States and China after the dispute started to show up; however, Latin America has been conducting considerable relations in terms of trade, politics, historical orientation, and geographical ties with both giants since long before the trade dispute began. Therefore, this article has an aim to recover the historical trade relations of Latin America and to have some clues to determine what can come next for the region’s economic position and trade relations. Colonial past of the region, the role it has played during the Cold War, the involvement of the Latin America in trade relations with China, and Chinese presence in the region are the factors that are included in the article to understand the critical position of Latin America in the Sino–US trade war.
US–China Trade War: Chinese Perspective
Authors: Jain Manjula , Saraswat Saloni ,   Professor and Director,   Research Scholar; School of Business Management, IFTM University, Moradabad, UP, India.
Published: November 2019

The US–China trade relationship has expanded immensely after China’s reformation of its economy and liberalization in 1979. A very huge amount of trade takes place between the United States and China in terms of monetary value and quantity. China benefits the United States in several forms other than just trade, such as US firms seeking investment opportunities in China for their assembly units. Subsequently, China holds a huge amount of US treasury securities, and purchases US debt securities, which helps them to keep their interest rates low. However, even after the development of such a trade relationship, the United States has certain concerns relating to China’s intentions. From the United States’ point of view, China is not involved in a fair practice of trade. China has imposed state-directed policies that bend the flow of trade and investment opportunities. Furthermore, the United States has allegations against China pertaining to the issue of intellectual property rights along with mixed records on implementation of WTO obligations, establishment of procedures for impacting the value of its currency and restrictions on FDI. The United States claims that such policies from China’s side make a great impact on the US economy and thus is the concern of the Congress. The current president, Mr. Donald J. Trump, has pledged to promote the free and fair trade policy. So his administration has taken some severe steps to reduce the US bilateral trade deficit. The president first announced the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum at 25% and 15%, respectively. To this action of the United States, China retaliated by raising the tariffs on various goods that are imported from the United States. Furthermore, the United States claimed that it would take actions against Chinese intellectual property rights policies that could be a hindrance to the US stakeholders. Later, the United States released a two-stage plan to impose tariffs on Chinese imports that would directly affect Chinese industrial policies for which again there was retaliation by China by releasing their own two-stage plan for American imports that would adversely affect American industries. This paper is an attempt to analyze the effect of the trade war between the United States and China and briefly discusses about the impact of this war on China and the probable measures implemented by the country.
Natural Bioactive Compounds with Small-Bowel Glucose/Antiabsorption and Sugar Digestion Enzymes’ Inhibition Actions: New Strategy to Relieve Hyperglycemia and Diabetes
Authors: Rtibi Kais , Selmi Slimen , Balti Rafik , Marzouki Lamjed , Sebai Hichem ,   Laboratory of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio-resources, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, B.P. 382-9000, University of Jendouba, Beja, Tunisia.,   Laboratory of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio-resources, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, B.P. 382-9000, University of Jendouba, Beja, Tunisia.,   Laboratory of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio-resources, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, B.P. 382-9000, University of Jendouba, Beja, Tunisia.,   Laboratory of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio-resources, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, B.P. 382-9000, University of Jendouba, Beja, Tunisia.,   Laboratory of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio-resources, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, B.P. 382-9000, University of Jendouba, Beja, Tunisia.
Published: November 2019

Intestinal glucose absorption/inhibition activity by natural bioactive compounds is considered a new strategy for prevention/treatment of uncontrolled hyperglycemia and diabetes as well as chronic human metabolic disorders. This mini review provides scientific evidence of the contribution of natural bioactive nutrients to inhibit glucose absorption in the small bowel. Many studies were realized on intestinal glucose transport in vitro and on postprandial glucose levels in vivo. In this context, the main designated constituents are (+)-catechin, (-)-epicatechin, (-)-epigallocatechin, epicatechingallate, tannic acid, resveratrol, and chlorogenic acid. The therapeutic approaches are to retard the absorption of glucose by inhibition of carbohydrate-hydrolyzing enzymes such as intestinal glycosidases (α-amylase and α-glycosidase) and the inhibition of intestinal Na+-dependent glucose absorption mediated by reduced expression of glucose transporter (SGLT1). These studies revealed that natural bioactive compounds, as potential candidates, can be designed as natural products for the development of novel functional foods or nutraceuticals to relieve hyperglycemia/diabetes.
The Anti-inflammatory and Anti-apoptotic Role of Crocin against Expression of MMp-9, TIMP-1, MCP-1, Caspase-3, PPARα in Heart Tissue, and Metamorphoses of MicroRNA 188 in Hyperhomocysteinemic Rats
Authors: Hussein Samy A. , Ahmed Tahia E. , Amin Aziza , Ali Aliaa H. ,   Department of Biochemistry,   Department of Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition,   Department of Pathology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Al Qalyubiyah, Egypt.,   Department of Biochemistry
Published: November 2019

Crocin (a water-soluble carotenoid) is the most abundant antioxidant among active constituents of Crocus sativus. Crocin has protective effects on brain, skeletal muscle, and kidney ischemia-reperfusion injury models via its antioxidant properties. The protective and anti-inflammatory effect of crocin against L-methionine-induced hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) in rats was evaluated. Thirty male albino rats were divided into three equal groups. Group I (control normal): rats fed ordinary diet without any treatment. Group II (L-methionine-induced HHcy): rats received L-methionine (1.7 g/kg body weight/day) orally for 8 weeks continuously. Group III (HHcy 1 crocin): rats received crocin in dose (50 mg/kg body weight/day, I.P.) for 4 weeks after induction of HHcy. The results obtained showed a significant increase in serum Hcy concentration and upregulation of NF-kβ gene expression in liver tissue and also in the gene expression level of TIMP-1, MMp-9, MCP-1, Caspase-3, and PPARα in heart tissues with significant downregulation of serum miRNA188 gene expression level in hyperhomocysteinemic (HHcy) rats. However, crocin treatment to HHcy induced in rats significantly improved all previous indicators to its normal ranges. The histopathological findings revealed that crocin treatment markedly reduced the HHcy-induced pathological changes and displayed marked improvement with normal histological architecture of the heart and brain tissues. These results suggested that crocin had a potentially ameliorating role with powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects on cardiac tissue, as revealed by suppression of proinflammatory mediators and secretion through inhibition of NF-kB signaling pathways, which may lead to upregulated miR-188 gene expression, suppress proapoptotic Caspase-3, and may protect from heart tissue injury against HHcy.
Advantages and Limitations of In Situ Methods of Bioremediation
Authors: Sharma Jot ,   Vice Principal & Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Vijayaraje Institute of Science and Management, NH-75, Turari, Jhansi Road, Gwalior (MP) 475001, India.
Published: November 2019

There are two major types of in situ bioremediation: intrinsic and enhanced. Both rely on natural processes to degrade contaminants with (enhanced) or without (intrinsic) amendments. In recent years, in situ bioremediation concepts have been applied in treating contaminated soil and groundwater. Removal rates and extent vary based on the contaminant of concern and site-specific characteristics. There are a number of factor/variables that affect the rate of removal such as contaminant and co-contaminant distribution as well as concentration; indigenous microbial populations and reaction kinetics; and parameters such as pH, moisture content, nutrient supply, and temperature. Many of these factors are a function of the site and the indigenous microbial community and, thus, are difficult to manipulate. Specific technologies may have the capacity to manipulate some variables and may be affected by other variables as well; these specific issues are discussed with each technology in the following sections.
Pharmacoeconomic Aspects of Low Back Pain Treatment: Cost of Illness Study in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Radoičić Matija J. , Božović Bojana V. , Ilić Katarina D. Parezanović , Janković Slobodan M. , Anđelković Jelena Z. , Kostić Marina J.
Published: November 2019

Introduction: Chronic diseases with disabilities have a huge pharmacoeconomic impact on the health budget, especially in countries with recent history of social and economic transition. The aim of this study was to identify total costs of treating patients with lumbar pain in medical facilities in the central part of the Republic of Serbia.Material and Methods: This study was designed as a cost of illness study, using a bottom-up approach and it was conducted from a societal perspective. This study included 97 patients with lumbar syndrome who were treated in outpatient facilities in the Central part of Serbia.Results: Total costs of treating lumbar pain were about €200.40 ± €86.65 per patient per year, where the largest volume of direct costs were costs due to visits to specialists in primary health care institutions (€9.39 ± €6.66). Total indirect costs were €182.00 ± €78.66.Discussion: Our findings highlight the need to estimate the total costs of treating lumbar pain and evaluate the correlation between costs and other variables for larger population of these patients.Conclusion: This study distinguished two important pharmacoeconomic aspects of treating lumbar pain. Firstly, indirect costs represent major part of total costs of treating lumbar syndrome. Secondly, differences in valuing medical services between countries with recent history of social and economic transition and countries within European Union are one of crucial reasons for difference in total costs of treating low back pain among patients in neighboring regions.
Position Paper of the Portuguese Association of Chronobiology and Sleep Medicine Regarding Daylight Saving Time and its Impact on Circadian Timing System
Authors: Meira e Cruz Miguel , Marques Sandra , David Alcinda , Laureano Cláudio , D'Elia Cláudio , Teixeira Carlos , Feliciano Amélia
Published: November 2019

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Promising Immuno-Oncology Treatments Beyond the 2018 Nobel Prize
Authors: Castelo-Branco Luís , Silva Inês Pires , Canhão Helena , Awada Ahmad
Published: November 2019

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The Prescription of Medicinal Cannabis and the Virtue of Prudence: Without Phobia(S) Nor Philia(S)
Authors: Reis-Pina Paulo
Published: November 2019

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Carta ao Editor Relativa ao Artigo: “Dependência de Videojogos: Um Problema Pediátrico Emergente?”
Authors: Prazeres Filipe
Published: November 2019

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How to Improve the Transition from Pediatric to Adult Health Care Services?
Authors: Gomez Nayive , Alves Mariana , Sousa Inês Moreira , Vaz Pedro , Jordão Alda
Published: November 2019

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Editorial
Authors: Farina Mauricius Martins
Published: November 2019

A edição n.º 8 da Revista Visuais “Conexões, topologias, inflexões” apresenta artigos de pesquisadores de diferentes instituições do Brasil e da Espanha articulando relações de poética, teoria, crítica e experiência da arte, contribuindo com a continuidade da missão da Revista Visuais abrindo-se para a publicação das investigações em artes visuais nas suas várias possibilidades e fricções.
Profitability, feminism of board of directors and corporate sustainability performance
Authors: Wiryani Dewa Ayu Sri Swasti Putri , Sukoharsono Eko Ganis , Mardiati Endang
Published: November 2019

The objective of this study is to ex?mine the imp?ct of profit?bility ?nd feminism of bo?rd of directors on corpor?te sust?in?bility perform?nce. This study ?lso investig?tes the role of independent bo?rd in moder?ting the rel?tionship between profit?bility ?nd feminism of bo?rd of directors on corpor?te sust?in?bility perform?nce. The ?n?lysis of this study use moder?ted regression ?n?lysis with b?l?nced p?nel d?t?. The s?mple consists of 51 firms, b?sed on purposive s?mpling method. The results find th?t profit?bility ?nd feminism of bo?rd of directors h?ve neg?tive effect on corpor?te sust?in?bility perform?nce. The result ?lso shows th?t independent bo?rd moder?tes the rel?tionship between profit?bility ?nd feminism of bo?rd of directors on corpor?te sust?in?bility perform?nce.
Decomposition of Glucose-Sensitive Layer-by-Layer Films Using Hemin, DNA, and Glucose Oxidase
Authors: Yoshida Kentaro , Kashimura Yu , Kamijo Toshio , Ono Tetsuya , Dairaku Takenori , Sato Takaya , Kashiwagi Yoshitomo , Sato Katsuhiko
Published: November 2019

Glucose-sensitive films were prepared by the layer-by-layer (LbL) deposition of poly(ethyleneimine) (H-PEI) solution and DNA solution (containing glucose oxidase (GOx)). H-PEI/DNA+GOx multilayer films were constructed using electrostatic interactions. The (H-PEI/DNA+GOx)5 film was then partially decomposed by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The mechanism for the decomposition of the LbL film was considered to involve a more reactive oxygen species (ROS) that was formed by the reaction of hemin and H2O2, which then caused nonspecific DNA cleavage. GOx present in the LbL films reacts with glucose to generate hydrogen peroxide. Therefore, decomposition of the H-PEI/DNA+GOx)5 film was observed when the thin film was immersed in a glucose solution. A (H-PEI/DNA+GOx)5 film exposed to a glucose solution for periods of 24, 48 72, and 96 h indicated decomposition of the film increased with the time. The rate of LbL film decomposition increased with the glucose concentration. At pH and ionic strength close to physiological conditions, it was possible to slowly decompose the LbL film at a sub-millimolar glucose concentration.
Contribution of Micro Finance on Poverty Alleviation in Bangladesh
Authors: Hossen Arman , Miah Md. Rubel , Ruhi Roksana Aftab
Published: November 2019

Poverty exists through the world as a curse and a big trouble in the way of development. When people deprived of their basic needs such as food, cloth, shelter, education, treatment and so on is termed as poverty .This paper is to examine empirically the impact of micro-credit on poverty alleviation in Bangladesh. The regular growth of the micro finance concerned parties has been promoted not only by market forces but also by conscious actions of national governments,Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and the donors who view microfinance as an effective tool for eradicating poverty. This paper argues that microfinance can be considered as an important element for an effective poverty reduction strategy especially in rural areas. This study is developed by descriptive analysis based on secondary data. After the analysis of collected data and information, it shows evidence that practically microcredit can be considered as an effective tool for poverty reduction in developing countries like Bangladesh. To be more ensure that how much and how the microcredit really reduces poverty, further study and research should be carried out in future.
Corporate Social Responsibility Activity Combinations for Sustainability: A Fuzzy Set Analysis of Korean Firms
Authors: Kim Jinhwan , Kim Hyeob , Kwon HyukJun
Published: November 2019

We examined how combinations of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities lead to high performance in Korean companies. This study addressed two related questions to expand our limited knowledge in this area. The first was what combinations of CSR activities achieve high performance. The second was to identify how CSR activities form an interdependent system, depending on different corporate situations. Korean Economic Justice Institute index data, from 2012 to 2018, were used with fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis, and the results revealed several effective CSR activity factor combinations under given strategies and management environments. Companies with high performance exhibit complementarity between social contribution, environmental management, fairness, and employee satisfaction. By contrast, companies with low corporate performance show no complementarity between relatively unrelated activity factors. For companies whose CSR activities lead to low financial performance, most of the causal pathways focused only on activities at the primary stakeholder level, with weak diversity of CSR activities’ combinations at the primary and secondary stakeholder levels. These results indicate not only the appropriateness of CSR activity factor combinations for companies’ strategy and management environment contexts, but also their effectiveness, and are expected to provide companies with significant implications for CSR activities.
The Monoclonal Antibody Recognized Apoptosis-Associated Protein in PCV2-Infected Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells
Authors: Hung Ling-Chu
Published: November 2019

Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is a small non-enveloped DNA virus that causes swine immunosuppression by inducing apoptosis in lymphocytes. The ORF3 protein plays a major role in PCV2-induced apoptosis in porcine kidney cells, but there is little information regarding this protein in PCV2-infected lymphocytes. In this study, hybridoma screening and epitope mapping were determined by using an indirect ELISA. The mAb 7D3 against ORF3 peptide (residues 35–65) of PCV2 were generated in this study. In vivo situation, the mAb 7D3 recognized ORF3 protein existed in PCV2-infected apoptotic porcine PBMCs. It is noteworthy that thimerosal interfered with the binding of mAb 7D3 to epitope and it was diminished by adding cysteine. Additionally, thimerosal interacting with cysteine-containing peptide was demonstrated by the PTI assay. Furthermore, thimerosal specifically interacted with the antigen-binding sites of mAb 7D3. This study suggested that thimerosal blockade the occlusion of the antigen-binding sites of mAb 7D3 to bind ORF3 peptide (residues 35–65) via thimerosal interacting with cysteine residues which should be located within the antigen-binding sites of mAb 7D3. Overall, the mAb 7D3 has been characterized and it will be a valuables tool in future studies of ORF3 function and the wider mechanism of cell apoptosis caused by PCV2 infection. Similarly, these techniques will be useful for applications in detecting thimerosal too.
Hospital Malnutrition, A Call for Political Action: A Public Health and nutritionDay Perspective
Authors: Hiesmayr Michael , Tarantino Silvia , Moick Sigrid , Laviano Alessandro , Sulz Isabella , Mouhieddine Mohamed , Schuh Christian , Volkert Dorothee , Simon Judit , Schindler Karin
Published: November 2019

Disease related malnutrition (DRM) is prevalent in hospitals and is associated with increased care needs, prolonged hospital stay, delayed rehabilitation and death. Nutrition care process related activities such as screening, assessment and treatment has been advocated by scientific societies and patient organizations but implementation is variable. We analyzed the cross-sectional nutritionDay database for prevalence of nutrition risk factors, care processes and outcome for medical patients. In 59126 medical patients included between 2006-2015 the prevalence of recent weight loss (45%), history of decreased eating (48%) and low actual eating (53%) was more prevalent than low BMI (8%). Each of these risk factors was associated with a large increase in 30 days hospital mortality. Nutrition care processes increases slightly with presence of risk factors but never done in more than 50% of patients. Only a third of patients not eating in hospital receive oral nutritional supplements or artificial nutrition. We suggest that political action should be taken to raise awareness and formal education on all aspects related to DRM for all stakeholders, to create and support responsibilities within hospitals, and to create adequate reimbursement schemes. Collection of routine and benchmarking data is crucial to tackle DRM.
DIAGNOSIS KETIDAKLURUSAN (MISALIGNMENT) POROS MENGGUNAKAN METODE MULTICLASS SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINE (SVM)
Authors: Wanto Wanto , Lulus. G. H. R. , Djoko Susilo Didik
Published: November 2019

Misalignment is a condition where the centerlines of two coupled shafts do not coincide. Misalignment is the commonly fault in rotating machinery. Detection and diagnosis of shaft misalignment is crucial to achieve its optimal performance. The purpose of research is to diagnose shaft misalignment using multiclass support vector machine (SVM). The time-domain vibration signals of a shaft alignment rig with normal, parallel misalignment and angular misalignment of shaft conditions were obtained from vibration measurement signals. The accelerometer was used to measure vibration with a sampling frequency of 20 kHz at the constant speed operation of 1000 rpm. The features of median, RMS, crest factor, variance, kurtosis, shape factor, impulse factor, skewness, range, standard deviation and maximum were extracted from the vibration signal. The Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was applied for reduce the number of variables for data input to principal components with lower dimension. The multiclass SVM with One Against One (OAO) methodand linear kernel were used for classification. The results show that SVM for diagnosis of shaft misalignment show a good performance with an accuracy of 100%.
Pengaruh Penilaian Prestasi Kerja, Kompetensi Karyawan dan Pengalaman Kerja terhadap Promosi Jabatan pada Lembaga Amil Zakat Nasional Nurul Hayat Surabaya
Authors: Prasetyo Totok Dwi , Hariasih Misti , Sari Herlinda Maya Kumala
Published: November 2019

This study aims to determine the effect of Job Performance, Employee Competence and Experience Work Campaign Against Occupation At the Institute National Zakat Nurul Hayat Surabaya. The analytical method used in this research is the analysis of the ratio and difference test by using multiple linear regression analysis. The calculation result of F test performed with SPSS version 17 above , the F value calculated at 140 376 . So that the calculated F value is greater than the F table is 2,53 significance value obtained was 0,000 , so the significance value is less than the value of α is 0.05 . Because ( F count> F table = ( 140 376 > 2.53 ) and ( sig < α = 0.000 < 0.05 ) . So there is a significant influence variables Job Performance , Employee Competence and Experience Work Campaign Against the Occupation . Based on the results of T test showed that the variables affect the Job Performance Job Promotion, Promotion influential Variable Position Employee Competence , Work Experience Further variables affect the Promotion Department.
Pengaruh Enterprise Risk Manajement terhadap Nilai Perusahaan dengan Variabel Kontrol: Ukuran Perusahaan dan DER
Authors: Murtini Umi
Published: November 2019

This study aimed to examine the effect of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to the firm value with control variables comprising firm size and FER. The method used is Weighted Least Square (WLS) with the error term as variable weights. The research sample are manufacturing companies registered in the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the period 2011-2015. The results showed that the ERM effect on the firm value with firm size as control variables.
Analisis Pengaruh Word Of Mouth, Brand Awareness Dan Region Of Origin Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Di Warung Lesehan Bebek Goreng Asli Gunung Kidul
Authors: Mustakim Soni Am
Published: November 2019

This research do the analyzes afterwords several factors that can affect purchasing decisions in lesehan bebek goreng asli gunung kidul. The research objectives will be achieved from this study: (1) to find out the effect of word of mouth, brand awareness and region of origin partially and simultaneously as well as the most dominant factors on purchasing decisions in lesehan bebek goreng asli gunung kidul. The population in this study were 34.,322 people in Purwomartani village. The sampling technique was done by purposive sampling as many as 100 samples. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression method. The results of the study are as follows: (1) factors consisting of Word of Mouth, Brand Awareness, and Region Of Origin simultaneously have a significant influence on purchasing decisions in lesehan bebek goreng asli gunung kidul, (2) all factors consisting of Word Of Mouth, Brand Awareness, and Region Of Origin partially have a significant influence on purchasing decisions in lesehan bebek goreng asli gunung kidul, (3) factors that have a dominant influence on purchasing decisions in lesehan bebek goreng asli gunung kidul are regions of origin.