bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A randomized trial of exercise on quality of life in men with metastatic prostate cancer: The ExPeCT Trial.
Authors: Sheill Grainne , Brady Lauren , Guinan Emer M. , Hussey Juliette M. , Hayes Brian , Baird Anne-Marie , Stanfill Bryan , Casey Orla , Murphy Verena , Rudman Sarah Maria , Peat Nicola , Sheils Orla , Cahill Fidelma , Van Hemelrijck Mieke , McCaffrey John , O'Donnell Dearbhaile M. , Mucci Lorelei , Grogan William , McDermott Ray , Finn Stephen P. ,   The ExPeCT Research Group
Published: November 2019

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Background: All patients living with cancer, including those with metastatic cancer, are encouraged to be physically active. This paper examines the feasibility of an aerobic exercise intervention for men with metastatic prostate cancer. Methods: ExPeCT (Exercise, Prostate Cancer and Circulating Tumour Cells), was a multi-centre randomised control trial for men living with metastatic prostate cancer. Participants were randomized to either control or exercise arms. Participants in the exercise arm completed six- months of prescribed aerobic exercise. Quality of life assessments were completed at baseline, at 3 months and at 6 months using a standardised questionnaire derived from the Harvard Health Professionals Follow-up study. Physical activity was measured using a self-administered physical activity questionnaire. Exercise adherence data was collected via Polar heart rate monitors, worn by the patient for every exercise session undertaken. Results: A total of 61 patients were included (69.4±7.3 yr, Body Mass Index 29.2±5.8 kg/m2). The median time since diagnosis was 34 months (IQR 7-54). A total of 35 (55%) of participants had >1 region affected by metastatic disease. A total of 54 (81%) of participants completed the 3 month assessment and 52 (78%) of the participants completed the 6 month assessment. Adherence to the supervised sessions was 83% (329 out of 396 sessions attended). Participants were adherent to both the intensity (82%) and duration (83%) of the prescribed exercise programme during class sessions. No adverse events were reported by participants enrolled in this study. There was no significant difference in physical activity levels, sedentary time or quality of life between either group at baseline, 3 months or 6 months. Systolic blood pressure was significantly lower in the exercise group when compared to the control group at 3 months (p=.008) and 6 months (p=.011). Conclusions: The exercise intervention was tolerated well by a group of patients with a high burden of metastatic prostate cancer however did not lead to change in physical activity levels or quality of life. This trial provides proof of principle evidence for future exercise studies involving this patient group. Clinical trial information: NCT02453139.
PERANAN EKOLOGIS SPONS PADA EKOSISTEM TERUMBU KARANG
Authors: Hadi Tri Aryono
Published: November 2019

ECOLOGICAL ROLES OF SPONGES IN CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEMS. Sponges are one of main reef benthic components which is quite abundant and worldwide distributed. Due to its unique characteristics, such as filtering water column, possessing pores throughout the body, and producing metabolite compounds, sponges play important roles in marine ecosystems. In coral reef ecosystems, the roles are very complex, including facilitating nutrient cycles, stabilizing/eroding calcareous substrates, hosting many types of marine organisms, providing protection to its symbions, competing with other marine benthos in structuring the reefs and as a bioindicator. In this case, sponges can be illustrated as a mediator between abiotic and biotic factors, thus material and energy transfers in the coral reef ecosystems can be boosted. Therefore, it is essential to monitor sponge communities in the reefs considering that its immense roles cannot likely be replaced by other marine organisms.
PELESTARIAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN KEANEKARAGAMAN SENI NUSANTARA Bahasan tentang Memajukan Pendidikan dan Menguatkan Karakter
Authors: Rohidi Tjetjep Rohendi
Published: November 2019

Three important cases need to be raised to begin this article. First, it is the issue of advancing education and strengthening culture. The issue should be seen as awareness to understand arts in various archipelago as a whole system, namely regarding human’s behaviour and values and natural-physical and socio-cultural environmental resources; that is, an eco-cultural system. This basic understanding becomes the starting point for carrying out activities or praxis in dealing with the changes which occur. Second, the effort of inheritance in its form as the preservation and development of this culture which refers to the awareness of artistic diversity which needs to be maintained as a system that gives freedom in unity and integrity. Third, art is a cultural element that is sensitive to differences, and becomes a flexible means of bridging differences; it becomes a means of appreciation of the refined inner space to overcome violence, hatred, pride, and greed. In brief, what is discussed in this paper comprises (1) art in Indonesia in the context of the archipelago culture; (2) socio-cultural changes and their implications in the development of art in Indonesia; and (3) inheritance efforts as an educational process which needs to be done. The problem is thoroughly tried to be discussed through an eco-cultural perspective, namely by putting the parts of the problem as a whole system which is interconnected among humans, values, and their environment in the micro and macro environment.
A labeled sequent calculus for propositional linear time logic
Authors: Alonderis Romas
Published: November 2019

A labeled sequent calculus LSC for propositional linear discrete time logic PLTL is introduced. Its sub-calculus LSC−TL is proved to be complete for some class of PLTL sequents.
The use of Lambert function method for analysis of a multidimensional control system with delays and with structure of the complete graph
Authors: Ivanovienė Irma , Rimas Jonas
Published: November 2019

The mathematical model of the mutual synchronization system with structure having form of the complete graph and composed of n  oscillators, is investigated. The mathematical model of the system is the matrix differential equation with delayed argument. The step responses matrix of the system is obtained applying the Lambert function method. The transition processes are investigated using obtained step responses of the system.
Analysis of splitting schemes for 2D and 3D Schrödinger problems
Authors: Mirinavičius Aleksas
Published: November 2019

New splitting finite difference schemes for 2D and 3D linear Schrödinger problems are investigated. The stability and convergence analysis is done in the discrete L2 norm. It is proved that the 2D scheme is unconditionally stable and conservative in the case of zero boundary condition. The splitting scheme is generalized for 3D problems. It is proved that in this case the scheme is only ρ-stable and consequently discrete conservation laws are no longer valid. Results of numerical experiments are presented.
Saturation method for reflexive common knowledge logic
Authors: Pliuškevičius Regimantas , Girčys Aurimas Paulius
Published: November 2019

This paper discusses the use of saturation procedure in order to check looping sequents in reflexive common knowledge logic. Traditional approach states that common knowledge operator is defined by some induction-like axiom and requires the use of some looping sequents. The loopcheck-free saturation-like procedure lets us obtain special loopfree sequents.
On some cardinal invariants of hyperspace with (C_0,C_1) Ochan type topology
Authors: Praninskas Gintaras
Published: November 2019

In the article are examined some cardinal invariants of hyperspace with Ochan type topology.
Quaternionic Bézier curves, surfaces and volume
Authors: Zube Severinas
Published: November 2019

We extended the rational Bézier construction for linear, bi-linear and threelinear map, by allowing quaternion weights. These objects are Möbius invariant and have halved degree with respect to the real parametrization. In general, these parametrizations are in four dimensional space. We analyse when a special the three-linear parametrized volume is in usual three dimensional subspace and gives three orthogonal family of Dupine cyclides.
Use of GeoGebra in primary math education: a theoretical approach
Authors: Žilinskienė Inga
Published: November 2019

GeoGebra as cost-free, multi-platform mathematics software, dynamically connecting concepts in geometry, algebra and calculus is applied in different school’s levels, and primary school is no exception. The aim of the paper is to present a theoretical approach of application of GeoGebra in Lithuanian’s primary math education. It analyzes features of GeoGebra, its possible integration into primary school education according to Educational Plan and Programme. Also some examples how this software can be effectively incorporated into teaching and learning are presented. With a view to evaluate GeoGebra’s suitability to primary education primary school teachers were interviewed and results of that exploratorystudy are presented. Also the study seeks to identify the conditions to successfully support teachers in using GeoGebra and learning objects prepared by it in their teaching process including organisational and technical support required.
Finite sequent calculi for PLTL
Authors: Alonderis Romas , Pliuškevičius Regimantas , Pliuškevičienė Aida
Published: November 2019

Two sequent calculi for temporal logic of knowledge are presented: one containing invariant-like rule and the other containing looping axioms. Its proved that the calculi are equivalent, sound and complete.
A general biochemical kinetics data fitting algorithm for quasi-steady-state detection
Authors: Daugmaudis Justinas V. , Laurynėnas Audrius , Kulys Juozas , Ivanauskas Feliksas
Published: November 2019

We develop a general algorithm for fitting the biochemical kinetics data. The developed algorithm searches and analyzes numerous minima. This approach allows us to analyze biochemical data without a priori quasi-steady-state assumptions. The algorithm allows us to treat the biochemical kinetics data that has varying degree of steadiness. We test the approach by analyzing experiment data from 4-nitrophenyl phosphate hydrolysis with alkaline phosphatase.
Numerical study of two-molecular catalytic reaction on composite catalyst
Authors: Katauskis Pranas , Vidutytė Živilė
Published: November 2019

In this paper a nonlinear mathematical model of the kinetics of two-molecular heterogeneous catalytic reaction proceeding on a supported catalyst is investigated numerically. The model is based on the Langmuir–Hinshelwood type kinetics of the surface reactions assuming that all species are well-mixed. The effect of the catalytic surface size, adsorbtion rate constants and jump rate via the catalyst-support interface constants on the catalytic reactivity and product concentration is studied for different arrangements of the adsorption sites.
Spatial classification rule with distance in three dimensional space
Authors: Stabingis Giedrius
Published: November 2019

Spatial Classification Rule with Distance (SCRD) method is used in two dimensional coordinate system, which limits the usage of existing spatial information in MRI, CT and other three dimensional (layered) images. The SCRD method is extended to be applied in three dimensional coordinate space. Artificial experiment is performed in order to show ability to use SCRD method with three dimensional medical or other similar images where training sample is available.
Intellectual need for mathematical knowledge
Authors: Miežys Vytautas
Published: November 2019

Harel’s [2] notion of intel lectual need is refined by employing Davis’ [1] findingsabout interesting propositions in social sciences. A few hypothetical examples of how thisrevised definition might aid in planning mathematics lessons which provide meaningfulnessfor the students are presented.
A placenta vizsgálatának ajánlott módszertana és a vizsgálat javallatai. Módszertani javaslat
Authors: Kaiser László , Marton Tamás , Jakó Mária , Hargitai Beáta
Published: November 2019

Abstract:

Introduction: According to the Hungarian law, placental examination is not mandatory, although it is known from the international practice that it can give valuable information in cases of stillbirth or in conditions, where the neonate has difficulty in the postnatal adaptation. Aim: It can be useful in the early detection of diseases, which otherwise would have gone undetected until late in life. This article is unique in Hungary, as no similar guideline exists in Hungarian language. Method: The recommendation of the Royal College of Pathologists (United Kingdom) determines those conditions where essential information can be obtained from the placental examination in not normal pregnancies. It serves as a useful guide in the medical practice. The journal titled “Placenta”, first published in 1980 with impact factor above two, just underlines this statement. Results: In this article, the authors present the recent guideline of the RCPath and finish with the presentation of established clinicopathological association that might help clinicians to get the most valuable information from placental examination. Conclusion: The present article aims to summarise updated recommendations and present clinicopathological correlations. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(48): 1894–1903.
„Tempus fugit, venit mors” – a streptococcalis toxikus sokk szindrómáról egy eset kapcsán
Authors: Szabó Bálint Gergely , Kiss Rebeka , Lénárt Katalin Szidónia , Radka Nikolova , Kádár Béla
Published: November 2019

Abstract:

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a hyperacute, life-threatening illness, a complication of invasive streptococcal (mostly group A, rarely groups B, G or C) infection. There is no portal of entry (skin, vagina, pharynx) in nearly half of the STSS cases. The initial signs and symptoms (fever, flu-like complaints, hypotension) are scarce and aspecific, but because of its rapid progression and poor prognosis, early high level of suspicion is necessary. Management has 3 crucial points: initiation of anti-streptococcal regimen (and intravenous immunoglobulin in some cases), aggressive intensive care support of multi-organ failure, and surgical control of the infective source. In this article, we present a case of a patient succumbing to streptococcal toxic shock syndrome which was preceded by primary S. pyogenes bacteremia, and review the key points of this potentially fatal disease for practising clinicians. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(48): 1887–1893.
PENGARUH ASPEK TEKNIS-OPERASIONAL PADA JEJAK KARBON KAPAL PERIKANAN HUHATE INDONESIA
Authors: Suryanto Suryanto , Wibowo Sandi , Triharyuni Setiya , Nugroho Duto
Published: November 2019

Meningkatnya permintaan pasar dunia terhadap komoditas tuna cakalang tongkol (TCT) mendorong semakin intensifnya penggunaan alat tangkap huhate di perairan timur Indonesia. Sementara proses sertifikasi Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sedang berlangsung, trade barrier terkait jejak karbon produk perikanan yang dikenal ramah lingkungan dan memiliki dampak sosial ekonomi yang tinggi ini akan menjadi salah satu faktor yang akan diperhatikan pasar. Dewasa ini data jejak karbon perikanan belum tersedia. Untuk itu dilakukan penelitian yang bertujuan untuk mengestimasi jejak karbon kegiatan penangkapan (cradle to gate) armada huhate di Sorong, Bitung, Kendari, Ambon dan Larantuka. Penelitian yang mengacu pada British Standard Institute PAS 2050-2:2012, dilaksanakan pada Juni-Desember 2015. Data diperoleh melalui kuesioner dan wawancara nakhoda dan kepala kamar mesin. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa armada huhate di Larantuka memiliki jejak karbon terendah (0,59 ton CO2eq/ton ikan). Sedangkan armada huhate di Sorong, Bitung dan Kendari menghasilkan jejak karbon yang berkisar antara 0,61-1,14 ton CO2eq/ton ikan. Secara umum jejak karbon armada tersebut lebih dipengaruhi oleh aspek operasional dari pada aspek teknis kapal. Pembandingan hasil studi jejak karbon sangat perlu dengan memperhatikan kesetaraan batasan sistem produksi (system boundary) yang digunakan.  The increase of world market demand for tuna, skipjack, and kawa-kawa commodities has been escalating the use of pole and line vessels in eastern Indonesian waters. Meanwhile the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification process is ongoing, trade barriers related to carbon footprint of the fisheries that are known to be environmentally friendly and have a high socio-economic impact are massively raised. Nowadays,carbon footprint data of this fishery are not available yet. Therefore research was intended on June-December 2015 to estimate carbon footprint of this fishery, located in main TCT fishing ports such as Sorong, Bitung, Kendari, Ambon, and Larantuka. The research conducted is based on the British Standard Institute PAS 2050-2: 2012. Data were obtained through in-depth interviewing the captains and engine officers. The results show that pole and line fleet based in Larantuka had the lowest carbon footprint of 0.59 tons CO2eq/ton, while the other fleets have produced carbon footprint ranging from 0.61 to 1.14 tons of CO2eq/ton. In general, carbon footprint of this fleet is more likely influenced by the operational aspects rather than the technical ones. Comparisons of the results of carbon footprint studies should be carefully considered the system boundary used by existing fisheries.
Physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament injury in New Zealand: Are we doing enough?
Authors: Fausett Wayne , Wilkins Fraser , Reid Duncan , Larmer Peter , Potts Geoff
Published: November 2019

Physiotherapists are lead providers of rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament injury in New Zealand. Rehabilitation is considered an essential component following anterior cruciate ligament injuries, but there is considerable variability regarding preand post-operative management. This study used data from the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) for the years 2013/14 to 2015/16 to gain insight into the physiotherapy management of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in New Zealand. Data were extracted from 647 claims from people with a completed anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and 221 claims from people with a confirmed injury who did not undergo surgery. In the 12 months following either anterior cruciate ligament injury or surgery, 81% of claimants had fewer than 15 ACC-funded physiotherapy treatments, and 13% of claimants had no ACC-funded physiotherapy treatments. Nine percent of claimants had a previous or subsequent claim for an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Compared to best practice literature, the results indicate a significant number of people in New Zealand received fewer than the recommended number of physiotherapy treatments following anterior cruciate ligament injury.  possible reasons may include the cost of private physiotherapy services, a lack of endorsement from the respective orthopaedic surgeons, decreased patient adherence/motivation and decreased patient understanding of the importance of rehabilitation.
Os Acromiale Prevalence and Evaluation of Subacromial Distance and Acromion Typology by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in a Turkish Population
Authors: POLAT Gökhan , TUNCER Kutsi
Published: November 2019

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of acromion type, os
acromiale, and the relation of acromion typology with subacromial distance in a Turkish
population.Materials and Methods: A total of 528 patients who met the inclusion criteria were evaluated in terms of presence of os acromiale, type of acromion, and
subacromial distance by two radiologists.
Acromion typology was
evaluated in patients without os acromiale. Variations of subacromial distance
depending on the presence of os acromion, sex, affected side (right / left)
were statistically assessed. In addition, an association between subacromial
distance and acromion types was sought.Results:
Twelve patients (2.27%) had os acromiale. One-hundred and sixteen patients had
type I acromion (22.5%) whereas 352 had type II acromion (68.2%), 10 had type
III acromion (1.9%), and 38 had type IV acromion (7.4%). The median subacromial
distance was found to be 6.6 mm (95% CI for median; 6.5-6.77 mm). Regarding the
acromion type, subacromial distance was significantly higher in type IV
acromion than in types I and II (p= 0.02). There was no significant difference
in subacromial distance according to sex and side (p=0.309 and 0.454
respectively).

Conclusion: There was no significant difference in
subacromial distance according to sex and side in the Turkish population. The
most and least common types of acromion in the evaluated Turkish population
were type II and type III, respectively. The subacromial distance was greater
in type 4 acromion.
Cloning and mutagenesis v1
Authors: Herrera Federico
Published: November 2019

We generated a human-GFAP-EGFP fusion construct by randomly inserting the coding region of EFGP into the coding region of hGFAP (A). Briefly, in the presence of a transposase protein, a 1902 bp transposon containing the coding region for EGFP and kanamycin resistance (Kanr) was inserted randomly into a pcDNA3.1/Ampicillin(Ampr) resistant target plasmid containing the coding region for human GFAP. Successfully transposed plasmids carried both Ampr and Kanr as selection markers. The transposon insertion was confirmed by PCR-based colony screening using primers specific for GFAP. Positive colonies were then digested with Srf1 to remove the Kanr region, and the resulting plasmids were transfected into U251 cells and tested for fluorescence by means of flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy. Once confirmed the efficacy of the EGFP insert, we tried unsuccessfully to exchange it for a Halo tag and bimolecular fluorescence complementation (BiFC) tags Venus 1 (amino acids 1-158), Venus 2 (amino acids 158-238)(B). For the mGFAP-Halo construct, the host vector was obtained by substitution of the EGFP tag from a pEGFP-N3-mGFAP plasmid for a HaloTag using BamHI and NotI restriction sites (C). The HaloTag was obtained by PCR-amplification of the pZH504Halo-Cro plasmid using specific primers and carrying BamHI and NotI restriction sites. PCRs were done using 20 ng of template DNA, 0,2 µM of cloning primers and 200 µM of dNTPs in a total volume of 50 µl containing 1 unit of Phusion DNA polymerase and the corresponding amplification buffer. The thermocycling conditions were the following: denaturation at 98ºC for 30 sec followed by 30 cycles at 98ºC for 10sec; 65ºC for 30s; 72ºC for 30 sec (30s/kb, as specified by the manufacturer) and a final extension at 72ºC for 10 min. Single p.Arg236His(R236H) and p.Arg239Cys(R239C) mutations were individually inserted by site-directed mutagenesis into the wild-type mGFAP and hGFAP constructs, respectively. PCRs were carried out using 25 ng of template DNA, 0,2 µM of mutagenesis primers and 250 µM of dNTPs in a total volume of 50 µl containing 2,5 units of Pfuturbo DNA polymerase and the corresponding amplification buffer. The following thermocycling conditions were used: denaturation at 95ºC followed by 12 cycles at 95ºC for 30 sec; 55ºC for 1 min; 68ºC for 8 min (1 min/kb, as specified by the manufacturer) and a final extension at 68ºC for 5 min.
Ein neues Verfahren zur Modellierung linearer Systeme
Authors: Zentgraf Peter
Published: November 2019

Es wird ein Verfahren zum Simulieren von Vorgängen vorgestellt, das auf der Messung des Eingriffs in ein reales System und dessen gemessener Reaktion beruht. Das Verfahren ist vollständig transparent, denn die notwendigen theoretischen Voraussetzungen zum Verständnis des Verfahrens bestehen nur aus Lehrinhalten aus dem Bachelorstudium für Ingenieure: das Lösen linearer DGLs mit konstanten Koeffizienten, die Laplace-Transformation und die Methode der kleinsten Quadrate. Es kommt ohne nichtlineare Optimierer oder Iterationen aus, weil die Lösung in zwei analytischen Gleichungen ausgedrückt werden kann. Das Verfahren hat in der Praxis ein großes Einsatzspektrum, denn es ist auf stabile und instabile Systeme mit und ohne Dämpfung anwendbar. Für die Wahl des Eingangssignals gibt es keine Einschränkung und die Anfangsbedingungen können mitgeschätzt werden. Das Verfahren kann im offenen und im geschlossenen Regelkreis eingesetzt werden.
Integriertes Anlagenengineering zur Erhöhung der Energieeffizienz
Authors: Würger Andreas , Niemann Karl-Heinz , Fay Alexander , Gienke Michael , Paulick Martin
Published: November 2019

Bei der Integration technischer Energiemanagementsysteme (tEnMS) in Automatisierungsanlagen fällt ein hoher Engineering-Aufwand an, besonders für die Steuerungsprogrammierung. Dieser Engineering-Aufwand ist für industrielle Anwender der Hauptgrund, integrierte tEnMS nicht einzusetzen. Im Rahmen des Forschungsprojektes „Integriertes Anlagenengineering zur Erhöhung der Energieeffizienz (IAE4)“ (Förderkennzeichen: ZN2948; Forschungsprofessur des Landes Niedersachsen/Volkswagenstiftung) wurde untersucht, wie sich dieser Engineering-Aufwand reduzieren lässt. Hierzu wurde ein Software-Werkzeug entwickelt, das die benötigten Steuerungsprogramme automatisch aus Engineering-Daten und Gerätebeschreibungsdateien generiert. Dieser Beitrag stellt die Ergebnisse des IAE4-Projektes vor.
Optimization of Biodegradable Film from Cellulosa of Seaweed Solid Waste Eucheuma cottonii with Addition of Glycerol, Chitosan, CMC and Tapioca
Authors: Hidayati Sri , Zulferiyenni Zulferiyenni , Satyajaya Wisnu
Published: November 2019

Cellulose from the solid waste of seaweed Eucheuma cottonii is one of the wastes that can be used as raw material for making biodegradable films. The condition for making optimum conditions for making biodegradable film from E. cottonii with treatment of glycerol concentration (0; 0,25; 0,5; 0,75; and 1%), tapioca concentration (2; 4; 6; 8; and 10%) , carboxy methyl cellulose (CMC) concentration (1; 2; 3; 4and 5%) and chitosan concentration (1; 2; 3; 4; and 5 The experimental design uses a surface response method with 4 replications. The analysis carried out consisted of elongation percent, tensile strength, solubility and biodegradable film using surface response method. The optimum value occurs in the process conditions using a concentration of glycerol of 0.162%, tapioca concentration of 3.78%, CMC concentration of 2.5% and chitosan concentration of 1.62% with tensile strength 95.013 Mpa, percent elongation of 8.92%, and solubility 80.62%.
Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Sergilediği Siber İnsani Değerlerin Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Eğilimlerine Yansımaları Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: YILDIZ DURAK Hatice , SARITEPECİ Mustafa
Published: November 2019

Bu çalışmada
üniversite öğrencilerinin sosyal medya ortamlarında sergilediği siber insani
değerleri ve bu değerlerin hayat boyu öğrenme eğilimlerine yansımalarının
incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda 2018-2019 akademik yılı güz döneminde
iki devlet üniversitesinde farklı sınıflarda ve farklı bölümlerde okuyan 222
öğrenciden kişisel bilgi formu ve iki farklı ölçek ile veriler toplanmıştır.
Verilerin analizinde betimsel istatistikler, korelasyon ve çoklu doğrusal
regresyon kullanılmıştır. İlişkisel tarama türündeki bu araştırmanın
sonuçlarına göre katılımcıların siber insani değerlere ilişkin algılarının orta
seviyede olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Barışçıl olma alt boyutunda katılımcı
algılarının daha yüksek olduğu, hoşgörü alt boyutunda ise katılımcı algıları
diğerlerine göre daha düşük düzeyde kaldığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Development of Animation Attitude Scale (AAS): Validity And Reliability Study
Authors: ÇINAR Derya , KURT Hakan
Published: November 2019

The aim of this study is to develop an attitude
scale that can determine the attitudes of the undergraduate students to the use
of animation in science education. The study group of this research consisted
of 240 students enrolled in the 3rd and 4th grades in the primary and science
education department. 124 of the participants were primary student teachers,
116 were science student teachers and the average age was 20.6 years. Factor
structure of AUASSI attitude scale with Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was
determined then tested with Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Inter-item
correlations, item-test correlations, Cronbach's alpha coefficients,
test-retest reliability, Keiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) and Barlett’s test are
included. As a result of the analyzes, the scale was determined as two
dimensions as interest and interaction. The results of this study demonstrate
that the AUASSI attitude scale is valid and reliable instrument for
undergraduate students.
Antioxidant Activity, Isolation and Identification of Some Chemical Constituents of Sphaerophysa kotschyana
Authors: GÜZEL Abdussamat , ELMASTAŞ Mahfuz
Published: November 2019

Sphaerophysa
kotschyana,
an endemic plant belonging to Fabaceae, is distributed around the Tuz Lake in
the Konya region. In this study, methanolic extract of S. kotschyana was evaluated for antioxidant capacity. According to
obtained data; free radical scavenging capacity (DPPH●) and reducing
power activity were observed to be lower than standard antioxidants, cation
radical scavenging activity (ABTS●+) was similar to the standard
antioxidants. Total phenolic compound was found in leaf-stem and fruit 0.357 mg
GAE/kg DW and 0.006 mg GAE/kg DW, respectively. D-pinitol and sucrose were
isolated and identified by chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
Non-alcoholic chronic calcific pancreatitis in a patient of celiac disease: a rare presentation
Authors: Gupta Saurabh , Gupta Poonam , Chetiwal Rajesh , Rastogi Priyank , Kumar Amit , Kumar Rajat
Published: November 2019

Celiac disease is a common malabsorptive disorder in the Indian subcontinent and autoimmune dysfunction of thyroid and pancreas is frequently encountered along with. Chronic Calcific pancreatitis is a unique entity commonly seen in alcoholics but very rare in a patient of celiac disease. This case report includes the interesting constellation of calcific pancreatitis with celiac disease in a young adult male patient known case of insulin dependent diabetes and hypothyroidism. We believe it to be the only case report from north India. A 32 year old Indian male patient known case of Diabetes and hypothyroidism presented with features of malabsorption and was diagnosed with Celiac disease and calcific pancreatitis on imaging. The symptoms and insulin requirement also improved with the treatment of Celiac disease. Although a common involvement of pancreas in celiac disease, calcific pancreatitis is a rare finding and improvement of both the insulin requirement and malabsorptive symptoms with the treatment of celiac disease and pancreatitis vice-a-versa.
Implementation of Data Envelopment analysis (DEA) in measuring the efficiency zakat fund management
Authors: Syaifuddin Tsalis
Published: November 2019

This study aims to determine the efficiency level of management of zakat funds at the National Zakat Amil Agency (BAZNAS). The author uses the quantitative non-parametric Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method. Total assets, promotion, and documentation costs, and official travel costs as input variables. Whereas the output variance consists of receiving zakat funds and distributing zakat funds. The results showed that BAZNAS experienced efficiency in 2012-2014 and 2017 with a score of 100%. Inefficiencies occurred in 2015 at 79.16% and in 2016 amounted to 98.72%. In 2015-2016, all input variables experienced inefficiency, while the output variable was the only inefficient distribution of zakat funds. In overcoming, inefficiencies can be adjusted between the target and actual quantities specified in the DEA calculation. The author recommends that BAZNAS pay attention to the causes of inefficiency so that it can improve performance better.
Induction of the multixenobiotic/multidrug resistance system in various cell lines in response to perfluorinated carboxylic acids.
Authors: Rusiecka Izabela , Składanowski Andrzej C
Published: November 2019

The multixenobiotic resistance (closely related to multidrug resistance) system controls transport across the plasma membrane as a defense against toxic molecules. Multixenobiotic resistance system consists of an efflux pump, ABCB1 (also named P-glycoprotein, P-gp), and/or a molecule of the ABCC family (also named multiple resistance associated protein, MRP). ABCB1 is able to increase efflux of many low-molecular foreign molecules. Measuring system induction may be used as a biomarker of cell/organism exposure to foreign substances. Various established cell lines were tested for constitutive and induced multixenobiotic resistance proteins by Western blotting immunodetection. The pumping function was indirectly assayed with Rhodamine B by visualization of cell fluorescence in the presence of verapamil. Changes in ABC proteins were measured by flow cytometry after exposition to various perfluorinated carboxylic acids. MCF7 and HeLa cells were found to contain the highest constitutive level of both ABCB1 and ABCC1. HEK293 exhibited much less ABCB1 and no activity of pumping out Rhodamine B. The pumping activity was found to be related to the amount of the cell-type specific 170 kDa ABCB1 protein. An 8-day exposure to 10(-4) M perfluorononanoic acid resulted in about 2-2.5-fold increase of ABCB1 level. That was confirmed also for short times by flow cytometry of cells exposed to perfluorinated acids and its natural congeners. Both ABCB1- and ABCC1-related fluorescence increased along with the carbon chain in acids from C(6) up to C(9) and decreased for C(10). Measuring of multixenobiotic resistance changes in vitro induced by chemicals may be a convenient test for screening for their potential toxicity.
Polis Teşkilatlarında Eğitim ve İşe Alma: Karşılaştırmalı Bir Analiz
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Cemal
Published: November 2019

Yönetim biliminin
fonksiyonlarından biri de personel işlemleridir. Personel işlemleri deyince ilk
adımlar işe personel alımı ve işe alımdan önce ve sonraki eğitim verilmesi
süreçleridir. İç güvenlik ve polis çalışmaları açısından da ilk personel işlemi
adımları işe alınma ve sonrasındaki eğitim süreçleri ve işe alma ya da istihdam
iş ve işlemleridir. Bu işlemler sadece Türk Polisinde değil dünyadaki diğer
polis birimlerinde de sürdürülmektedir. Buradan hareketle bu çalışmanın amacı
Türk Polis Teşkilatındaki eğitim ve işe alma süreçleri ile dünyadan Amerika
Birleşik Devletleri’nde Teksas Kamu Güvenliği Dairesi, Almanya’da Eyalet Adli
Kolluk Teşkilatı-Bundeskriminalamt ve uluslararası polis örgütlerinden İnterpol
ve Europol’deki süreçlerin karşılaştırılması ve bu bağlamda benzer ve
farklılıklar ile Türk Polis Teşkilatı açısından ilerleme olanağı görülen
noktaların belirlenmesidir.
Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Fonksiyonel Olmayan Tutumların Genel, Kişisel ve Sosyal Uyum Düzeylerini Yordama Gücü
Authors: ÇELİK Metin , ÇIRAK Yüksel
Published: November 2019

Bu araştırmanın amacı
üniversite öğrencilerinin fonksiyonel olmayan tutumlarının genel, kişisel ve
sosyal uyum düzeylerini yordama gücünün belirlenmesidir. Araştırma modeli,
ilişkisel araştırma yöntemi ile tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemi oran
tabakalı örnekleme yöntemiyle seçilen 950 öğrenciden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmanın
verileri Fonksiyonel Olmayan Tutumlar Ölçeği (FOTÖ) ve Kişisel Bilgi Formu
kullanılarak toplanılmıştır. Araştırmadan elde edilen sonuçlara göre,
fonksiyonel olmayan tutumlar ölçeğinin 4 alt boyutu olan mükemmeliyetçilik,
onaylanma ihtiyacı, bağımsız ve değişken tutum, genel uyum düzeyindeki
değişimin %8.7’sini, kişisel uyum düzeyindeki değişimin %6.4’nü ve sosyal uyum
düzeyindeki değişimin %9.1’ni açıklamaktadır. Standartlaştırılmış regresyon
katsayılarına göre, yordayıcı değişkenlerin, genel uyum düzeyi üzerindeki
göreli önem sırası, mükemmelci tutum (β=-0.138), ve bağımsız tutum (β=-0.134),
onaylanma ihtiyacı (β=-0.108), değişken tutumdur (β=-0.047).
Rehberlik Dersinin Katkısına Yönelik Fen Bilgisi Öğretmeni Adaylarının Görüşleri
Authors: BALCI Süleyman
Published: November 2019

Bu araştırmada, lisans düzeyindeki rehberlik dersinin
öğretmenlere katkısına ilişkin algıları belirlemek amacıyla fen bilgisi öğretmeni
adaylarının görüşleri incelenmiştir. Bu
araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Çalışma
grubunu belirlemek için amaçlı örnekleme çeşitlerinden tipik durum
örnekleme tekniği uygulanmıştır. Araştırmaya,
2016-2017 öğretim yılında lisans programındaki rehberlik dersini başarıyla tamamlayan
67 fen bilgisi öğretmen adayı katılmıştır. Çalışmada yer alan öğretmen adaylarının görüşlerine
ilişkin verileri toplamak için açık uçlu bir soru sorulmuştur ve katılımcıların
cevaplarını yazmaları istenmiştir. Yazılı ifadelerin içeriğine ilişkin temalar oluşturulduktan
sonra her temanın frekansına ilişkin değerler hesaplanmıştır. Bu araştırmadaki sonuçlar,
fen bilgisi öğretmen adaylarının lisans eğitimdeki rehberlik dersinin öğretmenlere
katkısına yönelik algılarının olumlu yönde olduğunu ve rehberlik dersinin öğretmenlerin
öğrenciler arasındaki bireysel farklılıkları dikkate alma konusunda farkındalık
kazanmalarına katkıda bulunduğunu göstermektedir.
The Importance of Surgical Timing in Inguinoscrotal Surgical Pathologies
Authors: KAYA Murat , ÖZKAN Aybars , KABAKLIOĞLU Murat
Published: November 2019

Aim: Various inguinal pathologies can occurred if the processus vaginalis cannot closed fully. The aim of this study was to evaluate all patients who underwent inguinoscrotal surgery operations between 2011 and 2018 in our clinic, in terms of age, gender and accompanying with another operation, retrospectively.Material and Methods: In this study, records of 807 patients who were performed inguinal surgery operations including 558 inguinal hernia repair, 184 orchiopexy and 65 hydroselectomy between 2011 and 2018 at Duzce University, Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery Department were evaluated retrospectively.Results: Mean age of the 558 patients who underwent inguinal hernia operation was 3.0±3.6 years, and 288 (51.6%) patients were older than 2 years of age. Of the patients who performed inguinal hernia operation, 411 (73.7%) were male and 147 (26.3%) were female. There was a statistically significant difference in terms of inguinal hernia repair side according to gender (p=0.038), and left inguinal hernia repair rate in females was detected higher than in males. Mean age of the 184 patients who performed orchiopexy operation was 4.0±3.4 years old, and only 46 patients (25.0%) who underwent orchiopexy were younger than 2 years of age. Mean age of the 65 patients who performed hydrocele operation was 4.6±4.1 years old.Conclusion: According to the results of this study, it is seen that the community does not have enough information about the right operation time of inguinal hernia and undescended testis, and that the society should be informed about this issue.
Confronting the International Order: Changes in US Foreign Policy from the Perspective of American Power Elites
Authors: Mania Andrzej , Pugacewicz Tomasz
Published: November 2019

The aim of this article is to present the most important voices on the role of the US in the international order during Donald Trump’s presidency in the debate held in the Foreign Affairs. The authors assume that Foreign Affairs expresses the opinions of the most crucial organisation bringing together the elites of American foreign affairs – the Council on Foreign Relations. The paper proposes a hypothesis according to which there is a difference of opinion due to the adopted theoretical perspective regarding Trump’s role in the destruction of the liberal international order among the American power elites, even though they agree that the ideological conflict between democratic and authoritarian countries around the world is escalating.
Book Review
Authors: Moni Monir Hossain
Published: November 2019

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Dynamics of Politics and Poetics of Home: A Study of Manju Kapur’s Home
Authors: Gope Adwitiya , Khuraijam Dr. Gyanabati
Published: November 2019

The territory of the home is not only regarded in terms of physical space but also in terms of human affection and influence. The status of women within the social structure of their families and/or communities is paralleled as well as informed by their position in the physical structure of their houses and homes. An Indian woman is yet to seek an identity as a human being with equal status in the family in which she is born and in the family to which she is given in marriage. This research attempts to make a study of Manju Kapur’s novel Home to reveal many issues deeply rooted within a family and explore the dynamics of relationships that prevail in an Indian home. Nisha, the protagonist in the novel, tries to subvert age-old traditional norms and values of her home, which is symbolic of Indian society in microcosm, that threatens to subvert her existence as an individual. Manju Kapur’s women contest and defend their domestic territories because they are contesting not only for power, but for their self-esteem, identity and individuality.  The home obviously is a gendered living space of an everyday life, and that young Indian women are not accepting traditional roles conferred by ‘home’ onto them passively; instead, they seem to be (re)traditionaliszing their strategies of housework and childcare responsibilities.  Through this paper we wish to highlight that change in the traditional roles played by women in homes reproduces dynamics of politics of home thereby enhancing dynamics of poetics of home. The study of politics and poetics of home further analyses how the relationship between women and men as well as ideas about masculinity and femininity are shaped by the intersection of tradition and modernity. The study explores a dialogue between tradition and modernity with an aim to project yearning for autonomy and separate identity. Kapur poignantly shows the evolution of an Indian woman in the midst of the repressive patriarchal structure of an Indian home.
Critical Thinking in the Digital Age: Strategies of Human Resource Management
Authors: Ivanova Olga E.
Published: November 2019

The research introduces a strategy of utilising critical thinking (CT) as an instrument of developing professional skills set in the digital age. The research aims to evaluate the potential of CT in human resources management (HRM). It has been established that the strategy of CT offers a way of intellectual improvement within the framework of professional communication. Therefore, a systematic fostering of CT allows for successful integration of affective and cognitive aspects of communication in the context of HRM.

Conversely, this research has identified the potential of the offered strategy in change- and risk management. The  CT strategy has proved itself to be an effective way of professional decision-making in key cognitive aspects as well as in effective ones (intellectual courage, perseverance, confident reasoning, independent thinking in tandem with overcoming egocentrism and sociocentrism). Based on the results of the empirical research within the modern digital environment, the long-term efficiency of the offered strategy has been substantiated; the researchers  have outlined the potential ways of implementing the results of the study, as well as strategy’s growth point.
On a Dual Direct Cosine Simplex Type Algorithm and Its Computational Behavior
Authors: Badr Elsayed , Aloufi khalid
Published: November 2019

The goal of this paper is to propose a dual version of the direct cosine simplex algorithm (DDCA) for general linear problems. Unlike the two-phase and the big-M methods, our technique does not involve artificial variables. Our technique solves the dual Klee-Minty problem in two iterations and solves the dual Clausen’s problem in four iterations. The utility of the proposed method is evident from the extensive computational results on test problems adapted from NETLIB. Preliminary results indicate that this dual direct cosine simplex algorithm (DDCA) reduces the number of iterations of two-phase method.
Non-Contact Measurement of Blade Vibration in an Axial Compressor
Authors: Przysowa Radoslaw , Russhard Peter
Published: November 2019

Complex blade responses such as a rotating stall or simultaneous resonances are common in modern engines and their observation can be a challenge even for state-of-the-art tip-timing systems and trained operators. This paper analyses forced vibrations of axial compressor blades, measured during the bench tests of the SO-3 turbojet. In relation to earlier studies conducted in ITWL with a small number of sensors, a multichannel tip-timing system let us observe simultaneous responses or higher-order modes. To find possible symptoms of a failure, blade responses in a healthy and unhealthy engine configuration with an inlet blocker were studied. The used analysis methods covered all-blade spectrum and the circumferential fitting of blade deflections to the harmonic oscillator model. The proposed modal solver can track the vibration frequency and adjust the engine order on the fly. That way, synchronous and asynchronous vibrations are observed and analysed together with an extended variant of least squares. The proposed approach helps to avoid common mistakes and saves a lot of work related to configuring the conventional solver.
Kaolinite-Magnesite Based Ceramics. Part I: Surface Charge and Rheological Properties Optimization of the Suspensions for the Processing of Cordierite-mullite Tapes
Authors: Hammas Aghiles , Lecomte-Nana Gisèle Laure , Azril Nadjet , Daou Imane , Peyratout Claire , Zibouche Fatima
Published: November 2019

The present study aimed at investigating the influence of the concentration of sodium silicate and sodium hexametaphosphate on the dispersion of an aqueous kaolinitic clay slurry regarding further use for the tape casting process. The zeta potential of the kaolinitic clay slurry matched the requirements for tape casting. The addition of magnesite in the kaolinitic slurries tended to increase the zeta potential towards the required limit values. Despite, the further addition of surfactants allowed improving the zeta potential in agreement with the tape casting conditions. Accordingly, the rheological behavior, under continuous and oscillatory flow conditions, of various mixtures of magnesite and a kaolinitic clay was studied. Regarding the pH and the zeta potential measurements, the E–F attraction prevailed at low pH value, and F–F or E–E attraction was predominant at high pH value. All slurries exhibited a shear thinning behavior, which was well-correlated by Herschel–Bulkley model. It appeared that the best stability for the kaolinitic clay slurries was obtained while using 0.4 mass% and 1.2 mass% of sodium hexametaphosphate and sodium silicate respectively. An increase in the magnesite concentration above 6 mass% led to a complex behavior with low cohesion energy due to the occurrence of soluble complexes.
SIMBIOSIS MUTUALISME PERPUSTAKAAN DENGAN MEDIA CETAK SEBAGAI UPAYA MEMBUDAYAKAN MEMBACA DAN MENULIS BAGI MASYARAKAT
Authors: Rohmadi Muhammad
Published: November 2019

Library and print media as a medium for the dissemination of information and knowledge resource centers. Both the media must have the positive integration of mutual benefi t. It is a form of strengthening the various models of information disseminated directly and indirectly. Various models of literacy and knowledge appeared in the print media and it is presented in the library. Therefore, it is necessary to unify the vision synergistic effort between the library and print media so that it can occur symbiotic mutualism between the library and the print media in a variety of contexts of science and technology and the arts.

Key words: symbiotic mutualism, libraries, print media, reading, and writing.