bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using an ozone therapy in the treatment of trophic ulcers of low extremity
Authors: Kolisnyk P.F. , Baranova I.V. , Kolisnyk S.P. , Dolynna O.V. , Bezsmertnyi Y.O. , Bezsmertna H.V. , Postovitenko K.P. , Kravets R.A.
Published: May 2020

Annotation. Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic diseases in the world with a large number of complications. Threatening conditions that significantly reduce the quality of life and even lead to the death include a diabetic foot syndrome. The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of combined ozone therapy in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes with chronic lower extremity trophic ulcers. A prospective study of the effectiveness of using the combined method of ozone therapy in the treatment of trophic ulcers of the lower extremities was conducted in the surgical and rehabilitation departments of the University Clinic of the National Pirogov Memorial Medical University. The study involved 52 patients with diadetes mellitus 2 type, who were randomly assigned to the main (n=26) and control (n=26) groups. Subjective and objective changes in the condition of patients were evaluated: an area of trophic ulcers (by A.V. Kuleshov's method), a rate of ulcer’s defect epithelization (by L. Popova's formula) and the quality of life parameters of patients (by the questionnaire SF-36) before and after the treatment. The endpoint of the study was a complete epithelization of the diabetic trophic ulcer. The treatment was carried out according to the generally accepted methodology in both observation groups, and the combination ozone therapy was additionally used for patients of the main group. The latter provided for the intravenous administration of an oxygen-ozonized 0.9% NaCl solution and local exposure of the trophic ulcer defect to the ozonized mixture by chamber aeration. The course of complex treatment was carried out after removal of necrotic tissue and wound cleansing, consisted of 10 local and general ozone therapy procedures, which were carried out every other day. The data obtained were processed using the SPSS for Windows 10.0 and STATISTICA 6.1 application software package (license number BXXR901E245722FA). One month after, the observation changes of the trophic skin defects and Quality of life indicators showed the significantly (p<0.01) better results of treatment in the main group than in the control group. The endpoint of the study was achieved in 85% of patients after complex treatment versus 29% of patients in the control group after a conventional treatment (p<0.01). Using as modern rehabilitation method as ozone therapy is an appropriate complement to the existing treatment regimens, which can significantly accelerate the clinical recovery of patients and, as a result, improve the quality of life. The particular value of the method confirmed by an absence of contraindications and drug overloads of the patient. The study of the effects of ozone therapy on the metabolism of patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 can be a promising area for further research.
Influence of anti-microbial composition based on calcium alginate on museum strains of microorganisms
Authors: Faustova M.O. , Nazarchuk O.A. , Loban H.A. , Ananieva M.M. , Kovalenko S.V. , Prevar A.S. , Martynchuk N.O.
Published: May 2020

Annotation. In the context of antibiotic resistance development, the search for the new biologically active substances for the prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases is an important part of pharmaceutical research. The aim of the study was investigating the effect of antimicrobial composition based on calcium alginate on the museum strains of microorganisms. Standard strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis were used for the study. The investigated antimicrobial composition was made up of decamethoxine (0.2–0.5%) and calcium alginate as a film-forming agent. Sensitivity studies of museum strains of microorganisms were performed by disco-diffusion method according to the generally accepted method. The result of antimicrobial activity was evaluated after 24 and 48 hours. Statistical analysis of the obtained results was performed using standard software packages “STATISTICA +” and “Microsoft Excel 2010”. It is established, that the antimicrobial composition based on calcium alginate has a higher activity against gram-positive microorganisms, compared to the gram-negative strain. For 24 hours, the composition is not inferior to the antimicrobial action of a solution of decamethoxine relative to all strains of microorganisms. Moreover, after 48 hours of incubation the investigated composition retains antimicrobial action against museum strains of microorganisms.
Basic principles of communication doctors with the family of cancer patient
Authors: Mukharovska I.R. , Markova M.V. , Krivonis T.G. , Abdriakhimova C.B. , Kleban K.I. , Sapon D.M.
Published: May 2020

Annotation. Cancer accompanied by significant impairment of the patient's physical and mental health, which necessitates the involvement of additional resources to help the patient. The most powerful is the psychosocial support provided by the patient’s family. The communication of the doctor with the patient's family should be carried out in accordance with the legal acts, should take into account the practical needs for family involvement in the treatment process and address the specific problems of the patient during therapy, and should be carried out according with the basic principles of effective communication. In cancer practice, typical communication problems are the difference in the awareness of relatives and the patient about the diagnosis, the desire of family members not to disclose the diagnosis to the patient, the imbalance of the activity of the close environment of the patient in the treatment. Interaction with the family of the cancer patient is an important component in ensuring the effectiveness and complexity of care for the patient, and requires a high level of communicative competence from healthcare professionals.
The results of the assessment of the condition at the time of admission to the hospital, the functional result at the time of discharge and planning of the outpatient stage in stroke patients according to the register of hospitals in Vinnytsia for 2017-20
Authors: Fiks D.О.
Published: May 2020

Annotation. Improving approaches to the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of stroke is a priority, as this disease is not only a medical but also a social problem. The purpose of the work is to assess the dynamics of the indicators at the time of admission to the hospital, the functional result at the time of discharge and planning of the outpatient stage in stroke patients of hospitals in Vinnytsia for the period 2017–2019. The stroke register is formed on the basis of medical documentation of medical institutions, which are the most typical for this region of Ukraine. Statistical processing of the results was performed using the licensed statistical package “Statistica 5.5” using parametric evaluation methods. Significant differences in the indicators of the effectiveness of the organization of medical care for stroke at the pre-hospital and hospital stage between the two medical institutions of Vinnytsia, as well as in the dynamics of observation time. The positive and negative aspects of medical and diagnostic work of these hospitals are analyzed. A number of factors influencing the success of treatment outcome and comprehensive rehabilitation of stroke patients are analyzed. Modern views on the problem of analysis of clinical data using the method of register and medical statistics are presented.
Expanded hemodialysis: new opportunities and hopes
Authors: Surzhko L.
Published: May 2020

In the field of hemodialysis technologies, as in other fields of medicine, evolutionary changes are constantly taking place. The innovations are driven by unachieved clinical outcomes and desire to improve the quality of care of patients with CKD 5D. Recent advances in dialysis techniques resulted in the possibility to expand the permeability of dialysis membranes for a wider spectrum of uremic toxins that lead to the enhancement of long-term outcomes improving quality of life and reducing the mortality rate of dialysis patients. The inadequacy of existent dialysis techniques, at least in part, is due to the chronic accumulation of organic retention solutes of middle and large molecules, which are poorly or even not removed during dialysis.

A gradual improvement in the elimination of uremic toxins is observed as a result of the development of new alternative approaches of hemodialysis therapy, such as high-flux hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, expanded hemodialysis (HDx). However, some techniques have had limited success due to a host number of organizational, technological, financial and human factors. Expanded hemodialysis offers a novel blood purification technology in removal of the large spectrum of uremic toxins, in particular large medium molecules, due to the new structure of the dialysis membrane. There are a number of studies that prove the potential benefits of a new method of dialysis therapy over the previous ones, suggesting a reduction in cardiovascular mortality, vascular calcification and inflammation. In addition, there is evidence of a positive effect of HDx on the quality of life in dialysis patients. In particular, to minimize the manifestations of skin itching, restless legs syndrome, asthenic syndrome.
Cross-Cultural Communication Issues of Educating Bicultural Students
Authors: Osadchaia Valeriia Petrovna , Ivanova Olga Lvovna , Getman Elizaveta Iosifovna
Published: May 2020

The article is devoted to the importance of incorporating of a foreign culture learning, acquiring cross-cultural communication and cultural awareness skills in a foreign language teaching. The authors point out that teaching culture in foreign language teaching context should include cultural knowledge, cultural values, cultural skills and behavior. The author also emphasize that attitudes to teaching culture in the process of foreign language teaching involve, on the one side, considering teaching culture as teaching the fifth language skill along with speaking, listening, reading and writing, implying teaching cultural sensitivity and cultural awareness or the behavior in certain cultural situations, and on the other side, regarding language as social practice being defined by culture in which culture becomes the core of language teaching with cultural awareness viewed as enabling language proficiency. Cultural awareness is the foundation of communication; it helps to understand cultural values, beliefs, and perceptions of the other culture. Training of both bilingual and bicultural students at higher educational institutions is of primary significance.
Intercultural awareness presumes a number of skills, improving students’ native culture and other cultures’ awareness and understanding. The authors come to the conclusion that intercultural awareness skills imply overcoming misinterpretations and accepting differences.
L’incidence des réceptacles funéraires sur la position et la décomposition des cadavres : étude de cas archéologiques modernes et contemporains
Authors: Richier Anne
Published: May 2020

Restituer des réceptacles disparus est un exercice quotidien pour les archéo-anthropologues travaillant sur des sites funéraires anciens. Pour les périodes historiques, les contenants funéraires « en dur » prennent le plus souvent la forme de cercueils ou de coffres, révélés par des indices directs (clous, traces ligneuses, bois) et/ou des indices indirects (position des corps, effets de contraintes, espace de décomposition). Pour autant, il existe peu de grandes séries alliant une bonne conservation des réceptacles à un enregistrement taphonomique systématique. La fouille récente des cimetières Saint-Jacques à La Ciotat et des Crottes à Marseille a livré 1 044 sépultures à inhumation en cercueil, s’étageant entre la fin du XVIeet le début du XXesiècle. Grâce à un enregistrement systématique des données archéologiques concernant les sujets inhumés et des contenants associés dont le bois était souvent bien conservé, il a été possible d’apprécier leur interaction et de venir enrichir les grilles d’analyse utilisées pour restituer ces éléments périssables. Au-delà de la simple restitution des structures, il s’agit de proposer, à partir d’un corpus de données conséquent et documenté, une analyse de l’incidence des contenants sur la position originelle et la décomposition des sujets inhumés en prenant en compte leurs propres processus de dégradation.
Introduction
Authors: Soudias Dimitris , Sydiq Tareq
Published: May 2020

Since the 1990s, there has been a raft of case studies inquiring into the relation between space and protest in the field that has come to be known as social movement studies or social movement theory, whether it be resource in protesters’ tactical repertoires, a terrain that sets policing strategies, or an actant that influences movement-building. So why produce a special section on “the spatiality of protest” now? The first reason lies in what William Sewell observed almost 20 years ago, which is that “most studies bring in spatial considerations only episodically, when they seem important either for adequate description of contentious political events or for explaining why particular events occurred or unfolded as they did” (2001: 51). Despite efforts from within the field to push social movement studies further around the spatial turn (e.g., Martin and Miller 2003; Wilton and Cranford 2002), it appears as though little theoretical work about the spatiality of protest has been generated in the past 15 years.1 Within the field of social movement studies, the core concepts of opportunity structures, resources, and frames are far from “spatialized.” Curiously, the seemingly marginal theoretical interest in space is set against the fact that recent methodological and conceptual advances in social movement studies call for what is essentially a scalar analysis of protest (Nulman and Schlembach 2018).
The Role of Spatial Organization in Resurrection City and Other Protest Camps
Authors: Frenzel Fabian
Published: May 2020

Social and political organizing and organization has a spatial dimension, and there is increasing interest in academic studies of organization to understand better how space and organization relate, interact, and conflict. There is a range of studies that look at business and workplace organization, but little evidence from social movement organization or what is sometimes referred to as alternative organization studies. This article addresses this gap by observing and analyzing the effects of spatial organization in social movements. It focuses particularly on protest camps, a form of social movement organization in which spatial organization is particularly important. It looks at the Resurrection City protest camp of 1968 to identify the development of spatial organization practices. They are carried onwards across social movements, as they resolve organizational desires for the social movement organization, such as enabling mass organization without resorting to formal membership or hierarchical structures. In summary, the article provides insight into the relationship between spatial and social organization.
Terminological Field «Tourism» in English Tourism Discourse
Authors: Prima Viktoriia
Published: May 2020

The article outlines main aspects of study of the English tourism terminology, in particular, functional. General specific features of the English guides and peculiarities of tourism terms functioning in them have been viewed in the article. The aim of our work is to consider the functioning of the English tourism terminology in guidebooks to Ukraine. The research is based on the materials of these English-speaking guides on line: World Travel Guide and Travel to Ukraine (the Official Travel Website and Guide to Ukraine). In linguistics a guidebook is considered a kind of tourist discourse genre. Characteristic features of tourist guides are a high degree of generalization, precision, information and impersonality. The main functions of guides are informative (presenting factual information) and advertising (creating a positive image of a specific tourist site that aims to interest potential tourist on his visit). These features influence the choice of vocabulary of travel guides. Several micro fields are presented in the English tourism terminology. They are organization of tourism, accommodation, transport, food, leisure time. Implementing promotional and informational functions also contributes to polycodenature of the guide – the presence of illustrations, on the one hand, renders factual information (various maps) on the other – helps to create a high positive image of a particular object (photo).
A Career Impacted
Authors: Quirke Phil , Raza Kashif
Published: May 2020

When I was first contacted to contribute to this book, my first reaction was one of honour that the editors had thought of asking me to recognise the work of one of the most influential professionals in our English Language Teaching profession, as well as a feeling of excitement that I could pay tribute to a man who has deeply impacted my career although I have seldom managed to acknowledge that influence directly. We all know the facts behind Dr. Brian Tomlinson’s distinguished career and his standing as one of the world’s leading experts on materials development in English language teaching and learning. However, it has been his ability to touch the professional lives of so many of us which is truly impressive, and I hope that this journey through my career and how it has been impacted by his work will not only resonate with you as readers but also introduce you to some of his work that you may not have been familiar with.
Shadow Education in Germany: Compensatory or Status Attainment Strategy? Findings from the German LifE Study
Authors: Entrich Steve R. , Lauterbach Wolfgang
Published: May 2020

In Germany we observe a strong increase in the enrolment in shadow education (‘Nachhilfe’) over the last two decades. To explain this development we draw on social reproduction theories identifying two strategies: (1) families seek competitive advantages for their children to maintain or achieve an advantageous education level (status attainment strategy); and (2) families seek performance improvement for their low performing children in order to meet the high demands in the pursuit of the highest school diploma (compensatory strategy). To test our theoretical ideas, we estimate regression models using data from the 2012 German LifE study. We find that shadow education is primarily used by disadvantaged educational strata to deal with higher demands in school. We conclude that the increased investment in Nachhilfe is an unintended but not yet negative outcome of educational expansion and recent educational reforms in Germany.
’Bursting With Activities‘: Impression Management as Edu-Business in School-Age Educare
Authors: Holmberg Linnéa
Published: May 2020

Starting from an understanding of contemporary society as occupied with a dominant trend in image-boosting, the study explores how school-age educare centers engage in edu-business when promoting themselves through self-presentations on their websites. Using a qualitative method with an analytical attention directed towards unexpected angles, these self-presentations are problematized in terms of discursive impression management and with a focus on how messages are communicated by using different discursive resources to make the presentations trustworthy and selling. The edubusiness logic found on the websites is not primarily about competition between different school-age educare centers, but is instead about competition between compulsory school and school-age educare, as well as the choice to participate or not in the education offered in the school-age educare centers.
Radiologic Study of the Nasal Septal Swell Body and its Relationship to Septal Deviation
Authors: Mendoza Veronica Marie , Gelera January , Sison Christen-Zen , Dizon Francis Aaron , Manalo Juan Miguel
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACT

Objective: To compare the radiographic features of the nasal septal swell body (NSB) with the laterality of nasal septal deviation and investigate whether there is a correlation between the severity of the septal deviation and difference in NSB size.

Methods:

Design: Retrospective Observational Study

Setting: Tertiary Private University Hospital

Participants: 30 paranasal sinus computerized tomography scans from January to October 2017

Results: A septal deviation was present in 60% of the subjects. In 78% of cases with septal deviation, the NSB was noted to be significantly larger on the side opposite the nasal septal deviation (p < .05).

Conclusion: The correlation between the severity of the septal deviation and difference in NSB size had a value of (r = 0.37) therefore, no positive correlation was established. Subjects with almost symmetric NSB measurements tend to have no septal deviation. On the other hand, the NSB is more prominent contralateral to a septal deviation.

Keywords: nasal septal swell body; septal deviation; inferior turbinate hypertrophy
Post-Operative Bleeding in Tonsillectomy versus Tonsillectomy with Fossa Closure in a Tertiary Military Hospital: A Cohort Study
Authors: Reyes Niel Khangel
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the incidence of post-operative bleeding among patients who underwent tonsillectomy alone versus tonsillectomy with fossa closure at the Victoriano Luna Medical Center from January 2015 to December 2017.

Methods:

Design: Retrospective Cohort Study

Setting: Tertiary Military Hospital

Patients: Medical records of 83 patients that underwent tonsillectomy under the Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery between January 2015 to December 2017 were retrospectively reviewed for data regarding sex, age, tonsillectomy with or without fossa closure and post-operative bleeding. Cases of tonsillectomy alone versus tonsillectomy with fossa closure were compared (particularly with respect to post-operative bleeding), tabulated and statistically analyzed using risk ratio and t-test.

Results: There were 57 cases of tonsillectomy alone versus 26 cases of tonsillectomy with fossa closure. The incidence of bleeding in all cases of tonsillectomy whether tonsillectomy alone or with fossa closure was 4.8%. The incidence of bleeding was higher in cases of tonsillectomy with fossa closure at 11.5% (versus 1.8% in tonsillectomy alone). Post-operative bleeding was 0.1 times more likely to occur in patients who underwent tonsillectomy alone than those who underwent tonsillectomy with fossa closure but there was no statistically significant difference in the risk of post-operative bleeding between the two.

Conclusion: Although the incidence of bleeding was higher in cases of tonsillectomy with fossa closure, our results suggest that there is no statistically significant difference in risk for postoperative bleeding between tonsillectomy alone or tonsillectomy with fossa closure.

Keywords: tonsillectomy; postoperative bleeding; tonsil pillars; suturing
Primary Intraosseous Carcinoma of the Mandible: A Case Report
Authors: Doroy Gerard Aga Rafael , Gelbolingo Nilson
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACT

Objective: To present a rare case of primary intraosseous carcinoma arising from the mandible and to discuss the ensuing course and the management of the patient.

Methods:

Design: Case Report

Setting: General Tertiary Government Training Hospital

Patient: One

Result: A 56-year-old man consulted for a right mandibular mass of 4 months that started as a small bony swelling which gradually increased to its present size of 8 x 6 cm. Incisional biopsy revealed invasive squamous cell carcinoma and the patient underwent segmental mandibulectomy and bilateral selective neck dissection (levels 1 to 3). Final histopathologic findings revealed squamous cell carcinoma.

Conclusion: Primary intraosseous carcinoma of the mandible was diagnosed since there was no overlying mucosal ulceration, other types of odontogenic carcinoma were ruled out, and no other distant primary tumor was noted from the time of examination until six months post-treatment.

Keywords: primary intraosseous carcinoma; squamous cell carcinoma; odontogenic tumor; epithelial rest of Malassez; dental lamina
Effectiveness of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Case Rate System for Thyroidectomy in a Tertiary Government Hospital
Authors: Ramos Josephine Ann , Untalan Frederick Mars
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) case rate system in reducing out-of-pocket expenses among non-no balance billing (NBB) patients undergoing thyroidectomy under the Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery of the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center from February to September 2018.

Methods:

Design: Prospective Cross- Sectional

Setting: Tertiary Government Hospital

Participants: Sixty-four (64) randomly selected patients with PhilHealth who underwent thyroidectomy who agreed to participate and reveal their statements of accounts

Results: Among the study population, 20% belonged to the no balance billing (NBB) category, with zero out-of-pocket expenses during their confinement. Eighty percent (80%) belonged to the non-NBB category and also incurred zero hospital charges. In addition, there was no significant difference in the individual categories of the hospital expenses between the two groups except for the surgical procedures (p= .018, 95% CI). The accumulated total expenses also did not significantly differ between the two groups (p= .063, 95% CI). The minimum amount billed was PhP 1,984.95, while the maximum amount charged was PhP 38,898.65, with a median of PhP 18,703.28 and interquartile range of PhP 4,251.78 (XU: PhP 20,848.74, XL : PhP 16,596.96). There were no reported out-of-pocket expenses from non-NBB patients. The actual cost of thyroidectomy did not differ significantly from the case rate provided by PhilHealth among all the RVS categories.

Conclusion: The PhilHealth case rate system is effective in reducing out-of-pocket expenses among non-NBB patients who underwent thyroidectomy in our institution during the study period.

Keywords: out-of-pocket expenses; thyroidectomy; health care financing; health expenditures: universal health coverage
Prediction of the propagation of SARS-CoV-2 in Amapá State, Amazon Region, Brazil, by mathematical modeling
Authors: Dias Neylan Leal , Silva Edcarlos Vasconcelos da , Pires Marcelo Amanajas , Chaves Daniel , Sanada Katsumi Letra , Fecury Amanda Alves , Dias Cláudio Alberto Gellis de Mattos , Oliveira Euzébio de , Dendasck Carla Viana , Leal Simone Delphim
Published: May 2020

This article presents an analysis of the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Amapá using three approaches. In the first, the ICL model for the pandemic applied to Brazil was used to implement a comparative linear projection for the Amapá population. The second approach was developed with the short-term solution of the standard SIR model where it was shown that the typical exponential behavior satisfactorily describes the data for the first weeks of the epidemic, but soon after there are early discrepancies due to a sudden slowdown in the temporal evolution number of cases due to isolation measures. This new regime is appropriately described with the third approach which is based on the vSIR model which is a variant of the SIR model. The results presented enable, on the one hand, a better understanding of the scenarios already faced by the population and on the other hand provide short-term projections that will be constantly updated on the link[11].
Predição da propagação do SARS-CoV-2 no Estado do Amapá, Amazônia, Brasil, por modelagem matemática
Authors: Dias Neylan Leal , Silva Edcarlos Vasconcelos da , Pires Marcelo Amanajas , Chaves Daniel , Sanada Katsumi Letra , Fecury Amanda Alves , Dias Cláudio Alberto Gellis de Mattos , Oliveira Euzébio de , Dendasck Carla Viana , Leal Simone Delphim
Published: May 2020

Este artigo apresenta uma análise da propagação do SARS-CoV-2 no Amapá através da utilização de três abordagens. Na primeira, partiu-se do modelo ICL para a pandemia aplicado ao Brasil para implementação de uma projeção comparada linear para a população amapaense. A segunda abordagem foi desenvolvida com a solução de curto prazo do modelo SIR padrão onde mostrou-se que o típico comportamento exponencial descreve satisfatoriamente os dados para as primeiras semanas da epidemia, mas logo após ocorrem discrepâncias precoces em decorrência de uma desaceleração brusca na evolução temporal do número de casos devido a medidas de isolamento. Esse novo regime é apropriadamente descrito com a terceira abordagem que é baseada no modelo vSIR que é em uma variante do modelo SIR. Os resultados apresentados possibilitam, por um lado, uma melhor compreensão dos cenários já enfrentados pela população e por outro lado fornecem projeções de curto prazo que estarão sendo constantemente atualizadas no link[11].
The Influence of Organizational Climate Interpersonal Communication Organizational Commitment to Performance of Local Government in Indonesia
Authors: Hutagalung Dr. Inge
Published: May 2020

This research is based on the results of previous research experts who have proven that performance can be influenced by more than one variable. Based on this starting point, researchers see a gap in thinking to examine the integration of the influence of organizational climate variables, interpersonal communication and organizational commitment to performance in one research model. The researcher’s argument is that employee performance must be understood holistically, as a response to various aspects of work both arising from the person (personal) and due to social interaction. Some experts assert that it is difficult to find the fact that human attitudes are only influenced by a set of aspects of the self without regard to the influence and involvement of social aspects. The research objective is intended to obtain data and information about the integration model of the influence of organizational climate variables, interpersonal communication, and organizational commitment to the performance of employees in XYZ District, West Jakarta, Indonesia. In this study the hypothesis test was carried out with SEM (Structural Equation Modeling). The results showed that the relationship between organizational climate variables and organizational commitment to employee performance was significant, compared to the relationship between interpersonal communication variables on employee performance. Furthermore, based on the theoretical model tested it is known that organizational climate variables have a significant effect on employee performance variables compared toward interpersonal communication and on organizational commitment. The organization commitment variable does not have a significant influence on interpersonal communication, compared to the influence of interpersonal communication on organizational commitment.
Magnesium Recovery of Struvite Formation Based on Waste Salts (Bittern) with a Bulkhead Reactor
Authors: Luluk edahwati  , Sutiyono  , Zahra Nikmatuz , Septiani Herdiana
Published: May 2020

Waste salt or bittern is the residual liquid from the salt formation which cannot be precipitated again but can be obtained from the washing water remaining in the purification process. Bittern has high economic value of mineral salts such as MgCl2, MgSO4, KCl, and Br2. The element Mg in bittern can be used as a mineral forming struvite because magnesium is one of the components needed in the formation of struvite. Crystallization of the formation of struvite minerals occurs in equimolecular concentrations of Mg 2+, NH4 + and PO43 - in an alkaline state. The column reactor is equipped with a bulkhead which functions as a stirrer inside the reactor and is assisted by incoming air. Struvite solution (MAP) reacted can be formed from phosphoric acid, ammonium hydroxide, and bittern or salt waste as a source of magnesium with a molar ratio of 2: 1: 1. The pH variations run in the range of 7 to 11 and the reactor inlet air velocity between 0.25-1.25 L/min in a closed column reactor that is operated continuously. The resulting dry sludge was analyzed by XRD method for mineral characterization, SEM to determine the morphology of the crystals and XRF to determine the composition of struvite mineral.
The Transportation and Storage Conformity Evaluation of Hazardous and Toxic Waste of Fertilizer Production
Authors: Mustaqiman Aulia Nur , Hutta Erland Aldi
Published: May 2020

Industry X is one of the sectors of the fertilizer and chemical industries that produce ammonia and urea. Their factory has a mass production that also makes them produce a huge amount of waste, especially Hazardous and Toxic Waste (B3 in Indonesian abbreviation). The resulting hazardous waste hereinafter referred to B3 Wastes, will then be managed under the applicable laws and regulations. The management of B3 wastes starts from the source and the producer of B3 wastes, temporary storage (TPS LB3 and TPS Fly Ash and Bottom Ash), waste labelling, and the generation of B3 wastes. This study aim (1) to recognize the condition of B3 in Industry X, (2) to identify kind of B3 waste in Industry X, and (3) to evaluate the operational of B3 packaging and labelling, The researchers will hold an observation, literature study, interview, and discussion as the data collection methods. Additionally, the analysis of the results and discussion of this study uses qualitative descriptions.
Solid Waste Management Practices at The Academic Institution: Current Situation and Strategic Plan
Authors: Hidayah Euis Nurul , Mufidah Imroatul , Solichah Indah Fitriana , Cahyonugroho Okik Hendriyanto , Wahyusi Kindriari Nurma
Published: May 2020

Waste management is one of the actionsof environmental management for improving environmental quality. This study describes the waste management in the campus through improvement of operational techniques, starting from container, collection, and transportation. Case study was taken in the university, which the amount of waste generation is about 166.559 kg/day or 0.013 L/person/day. The waste collection system is designed to use individual disaggregated sorting patterns that are adjusted to the composition of the waste, colour differentiation, and label of the container. Amount of sorted containers are 478 pieces. The waste collection system is planned by an indirect individual collection pattern and a temporary shelter plan in the form of a partition wall is adjusted to the composition of the waste. Planning for waste transportation system is using a fixed container system with motor cart under capacity of 2.3 m3 with 1 fleet. Transportation is carried out on a scheduled basis. Transportation management is arranged twice per-day for organic waste, once per-day for valuable waste, once per-week for hazardous waste, once every 2 days for other water. Transportation schedule is carried out twice per-day, in the morning and evening.
Sensory and Microbiological Properties of Pickled Bamboo Shoots (Bambusa vulgaris)
Authors: Ferdiansyah Mokhammad Khoiron , Setiwati Ulfa , Nurlaeli Enny Purwati , Nurdyansyah Fafa
Published: May 2020

Most people currently preserve bamboo shoots (Bambusa vulgaris) that have been harvested using alum which has an adverse effect on the human body. Alternative preservation of bamboo shoots can be done by making bamboo shoots using a solution of sugar and salt solution. This study aims to determine the effect of salt and sugar concentrations on the sensory and microbiological properties of pickled bamboo shoots. The design used was the factorial method in the basis of a completely randomized designs (CRD) using two factors, namely salt solution and sugar solution. The formulation used were sugar concentration 1%; 2%; 3% and salt concentration 10%; 12.5%; 15% Sensory test results showed that the concentration of sugar and salt affected the hedonic test values of color, aroma, and texture. Whereas microbiological analysis showed that there is an increase in the total plate count by increasing fermentation time
Characterization of Liquid Skim Milk Fortified with Whey-Mangosteen Pericarp (Garcinia mangostana) Extract Solution
Authors: Maligan Jaya Mahar , Jordan Mahsa Ridhani , Andriani Ria Dewi , Rahayu Premy Puspitawati , Estiasih Teti
Published: May 2020

Mangosteen pericarp has many health benefits. The types of mangosteen-based functional foods and drinks are still very limited, because the phenolic components of the mangosteen pericarp extract are easily damaged and cannot be fully absorbed by the body. Whey protein in milk is believed to function as a carrier for food. This whey protein can form complexes with phenolic components and can improve its physical and functional properties. In producing functional foods that are more stable, whey complexes - extracts of mangosteen pericarps that have been formed are fortified into skim milk. Addition of whey-mangosteen pericarp extract solution not significantly affected (α= 0,05) to creaming, sedimentation, and solubility of skim milk. However, there was enlargement in particle size of each concentration. The best treatment in this study was the concentration of adding 5% whey-extract of mangosteen pericarp extract with a phase separation value of 7.33% ± 0.70, the value of solubility reached 92.90 ± 4.86, the sedimentation value reached 0.0211 ± 0.007 , and the average particle diameter was 3.9 µm
Shortest Distribution Route Determination Of Pesticides Product Using Tabu Search Algorithm (Case Study : CV. Buana Artha Mandiri, Sidoarjo, Indonesia)
Authors: Ngatilah Yustina , Septiara Anasyah , Pujiastuti Caecilia , Dewanti Desak Ayu Clara
Published: May 2020

Distribution is activity of delivering goods or services from producers to consumers. CV. Artha BuanaMandiri is a company engaged in Agricultural Industrial Chemicals. The products produced by CV. Artha Buana Mandiri are pesticides. With a large area distribution, the company's distribution process is still considered to be less optimal because there is no fixed distribution route due to the large number of routes used for the East Java distribution area, causing delays in the distribution process of pesticide products. The purpose of this study is to minimize the distance to obtain the optimal distribution route. Optimal route determination is included in the problem of Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP). One solution to solve TSP problems is to use the Tabu Search Algorithm. Tabu Search is a metaheuristic method based on local search. The process of performance moves from one solution to the next by choosing the best solution. The main purpose of this method is to prevent the search process from re-searching the space of the solution that has been traced. From the calculation it can be seen that the optimal route of the Tabu Search method is better than the company route with an optimum route of 251.3 km.
On Helping History Students Learn How to Take Good Notes in Class
Authors: Bowman Sharon C. , Sellen Robert W.
Published: May 2020

Article published in Teaching History by Bowman and Sellen.
Modernization in Global Perspective
Authors: Gosselin Edward A.
Published: May 2020

Article published in Teaching History by Gosselin.
Popular Culture as a Teaching Stategy
Authors: Chilcoat George W.
Published: May 2020

Article published in Teaching History by Chilcoat.
Teaching the American-Indochina War
Authors: Goldstein Jonathan
Published: May 2020

Article published in Teaching History by Goldstein.
The Use of Fiction in Teaching Modern Asian and African History
Authors: Keene Thomas H.
Published: May 2020

Article published in Teaching History by Keene.
Media Review
Authors: Dunn Joe P.
Published: May 2020

The Traditional World of Islam. Six films, each 30 minutes. Film study guide. Available in 16mm film. Order from Institutional Cinema, 915 Broadway, New York, NY 10074. $600 per unit. Review by Joe P. Dunn of Converse College.
Using Literature in a Course on the Vietnam War
Authors: Goldstein Jonathan
Published: May 2020

Article published in Teaching History by Goldstein.
A Guided Inquiry into a Dubious, Pervasive, All-American Organization, the Ku Klux Klan
Authors: Bickford John Holden , Clabough Jeremiah
Published: May 2020

The historical roots of White nationalism in the United States appear in the history of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). Historians have traced three distinct surges in KKK membership and activity.  Recently, White nationalism has reemerged, as evidenced in the 2017 Charlottesville, Virginia events. This guided inquiry positions students explore the Klan’s dubious place in American history.  Primary and secondary sources from each wave, including contemporaneous documents from recent events, are coupled with discipline-specific close-reading and text-based writing strategies.
Teaching "The History of Rock 'N' Roll"
Authors: Graebner William
Published: May 2020

Published in Teaching History by Graebner.
Pengaruh Kebiasaan Membaca Berita Terhadap Keterampilan Berfikir Kritis Pada Peserta Didik SMA Negeri di Kota Langsa
Authors: Kesuma Nadia , Barokah Wika
Published: May 2020

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis hubungan regresi antara Kebiasaan Membaca Berita Terhadap Keterampilan Berfikir Kritis peserta didik SMA. Metode yang digunakan didalam penelitian ini yaitu Metode Survei. Subjek uji coba lapangan dengan para responden yaitu siswa/i SMA NEGERI di Kota Langsa, dengan teknik random stratified sampling yang digunakan. Data ini dianalisis dengan menggunakan IBM SPSS Statistics 23 melalui analisis regresi linier. Hasil penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa kebiasaan membaca berita berpengaruh terhadap keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa. Hasil ini dinyatakan dengan uji t yang memiliki nilai signifikansi sebesar, 003. Dengan terbukti berpengaruhnya kebiasaan membaca berita terhadap keterampilan berfikir kritis, maka peneliti merekomendasikan kepada para pembaca terkhususnya Guru untuk mengarahkan dan menyongsong minat serta kebiasaan membaca berita terhadap peserta didik.
Taman Jasper Sebagai Geowisata Edukasi Minat Khusus di Desa Cibuniasih Kecamatan Pacategah Kabupaten Tasikmalaya
Authors: Lesmana Vinki Ari
Published: May 2020

Taman Jasper yang berada di aliran sungai Cimedang Desa Cibuniasih mempunyai keunikan secara geologi dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai wahana edukasi serta wisata geologi minat khusus. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengangkat kembali mengenai keunikan taman jasper di Kabupaten Tasikmalaya dan memberikan wawasan akan adanya lokasi edukasi bagi para cendikiawan khususnya mengenai batuan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif survey dan pengumpulan data primer maupun sekunder. Proses penelitian ini melakukan observasi langsung di lokasi Taman Jasper dengan melakukan pengukuran, pemetaan, dan pencatatan koordinat batuan guna menjaga dan sebagai data untuk meninjau jumlah batuan yang ada di Taman Jasper. Proses edukasi dengan melakukan diskusi secara ilmiah langsung di lokasi taman jasper serta melihat bentukan geologi lain.  Selain secara geologi taman jasper juga termasuk ramah untuk wisata alam terbukti dengan tenangnya arus serta jernihnya air untuk kegiatan rekreasi atau wisata. Perlu adanya dukungan dari pemerintah dan masyarakat untuk tetap menjaga lestarinya taman jasper serta perbaikan aksesibilitas guna mempermudah menjangkau lokasi taman jasper. Potensi yang dimiliki taman jasper dapat dikembangkan dengan prinsip pembangunan berkelanjutan berwawasan ekologi tampa merusak dan merubah kenampakan bentuk asli dari taman jasper. Diharapkan adanya pengembangan ini dapat membantu perekonomian masyarakat di Desa Cibuniasih.
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR IPS MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TEKNIK THINK PAIR SHARE DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA
Authors: Nurhayati Nurhayati
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa melalui penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Teknik Think Pair Share Siswa Kelas IX SMP Negeri 1 Peureulak Barat semester II tahun pelajaran 2017/2018. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus, pada masing-masing siklus, peneliti menggunakan beberapa prosedur penelitian meliputi, perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan dan refleksi. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian meliputi, observasi aktivitas guru, aktivitas siswa, dan tes hasil belajar siswa, yang digunakan untuk mengetahui hasil belajar siswa setelah dilakukan tindakan. Hasil belajar siswa dapat dinyatakan berhasil bila hasil belajar telah mencapai KKM sebesar 70. Secara klasikal suatu kelas telah tuntas belajar bila ketuntasan klasikal mencapai 85% dengan diterapkannya Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Teknik Think Pair Share. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, pada siklus I nilai rata-rata siswa berjumlah 65,2 dan ketuntasan belajar mencapai 40 %. Hasil ini menunjukkan peningkatan dari kondisi awal yang nilai rata-ratanya hanya 52 dan ketuntasan belajar baru 20%. Sedangkan pada siklus II nilai rata-rata siswa 82,4 dan ketuntasan belajar mencapai 92%. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah penerapan model pembelajaran Kooperatif Teknik Think Pair Share dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS materi perdagangan internasional siswa kelas IX semester II SMP Negeri 1 Peureulak Barat Kabupaten Aceh Timur.
PENINGKATAN KINERJA GURU DALAM MENETAPKAN KRITERIA KETUNTASAN MINIMAL (KKM) BELAJAR MELALUI WORKSHOP DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA
Authors: Sulaiman Sulaiman
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kinerja guru dalam menetapkan Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM) melalui implementasi kegiatan Workshop di SMP Negeri 1 Indra Makmu. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kesiapan guru terhadap kegiatan yang dilakukan. Penelitian ini tergolong penelitian tindakan sekolah dengan melibatkan 10 orang guru sebagai subjek penelitian. Penelitian dilakukan dengan dua siklus dan masing-masing siklus terdiri atas 4 tahapan, yakni: perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi. Indikator kinerja yang ditetapkan adalah: bila minimal 80% guru tergolong mampu dan baik dalam aspek penilaian terhadap penyusunan KKM, maka sudah dapat dikatakan tindakan yang diterapkan berhasil. Aspek yang diukur dalam menilai keberhasilan tindakan adalah kesiapan guru mengikuti kegiatan Workshop dan hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan Workshop. Dari analisis diperoleh bahwa terjadi peningkatan kinerja guru dalam menyusun KKM secara baik dan benar dari siklus I yaitu sebesar 60% meningkat tajam pada siklus II menjadi 90%. Ketercapaian indikator kinerja terdapat pada tindakan II. Oleh karena itu dapat disimpulkan bahwa melalui implementasi kegiatan Workshop dapat meningkatkan kinerja guru dalam menyusun KKM secara benar di SMP Negeri 1 Indra Makmu. Dengan demikian dapat disarankan kepada sekolah yang lain bahwa kegiatan Workshop dapat diaplikasikan sebagai salah satu alternatif dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru dalam menyusun KKM.