bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMAGEM, BRANQUEAMENTO E BRANQUITUDE NAS ESCOLAS DE EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: De Souza Edmacy Quirina , Dinis Nilson Fernandes
Published: August 2018

Este artigo propõe uma análise investigativa das produções imagéticas que ornamentam os espaços das instituições de educação infantil, particularmente painéis, fotos, gravura e como estas imagens representam uma relação de saber e poder sobre processos racistas de branqueamento nas instituições de educação infantil. A partir de uma abordagem qualitativa e de base pós-estruturalista, buscamos analisar os discursos imagéticos encontrados em doze instituições de educação infantil no município de Itapetinga-BA. A referida pesquisa aconteceu nos anos de 2013 e 2014. Os resultados da pesquisa apontam para a necessidade de se desmistificar os conceitos de raça e cor nos espaços escolares, pois estas ainda se encontram enraizadas na cultura do branqueamento na qual seus espaços são ornamentados, na sua grande maioria, com crianças com fenótipos brancos sendo que o quadro real das escolas é composto por crianças negras. Faz-se necessário ainda se pensar a formação continuada desses profissionais da educação, enfatizando um conhecimento maior sobre as questões étnicas e raciais.
PESSOAS, SANTOS E FÉ: CELEBRANDO SÃO SEBASTIÃO NO JIRO DO REIS DO MULUNGU DE BONINAL
Authors: De Jesus Maria Eunice Rosa
Published: August 2018

O interesse em estudar a religiosidade popular na comunidade negra rural do Mulungu e suas práticas de sociabilidade desenvolvidas pelas mulheres para a manutenção e afirmação das suas festividades se explica por esse tema se constituir em um campo rico para a compreensão dos diferentes lugares de saber e de produção de identidades. O principal objetivo é compreender em que medida as redes de sociabilidade construídas no cotidiano da comunidade são responsáveis pela manutenção e preservação de duas festas religiosas do Mulungu. A pesquisa etnográfica é a nossa escolha metodológica, uma vez que parece ser o caminho que melhor traduz a rotina diária e os eventos especiais que nos levam a uma compreensão das redes de significações do real entre as manifestações culturais, as festividades, as crenças, os modos de viver, o perceber e o imaginar que são partilhados pelo indivíduo e com seu grupo social.
Trajectory of Disability in Older Adults With Newly Diagnosed Diabetes: Role of Elevated Depressive Symptoms
Authors: Wu Chao-Yi , Terhorst Lauren , Karp Jordan F. , Skidmore Elizabeth R. , Rodakowski Juleen
Published: August 2018

OBJECTIVE

We examined whether the trajectory of disability differed between older adults with and without elevated depressive symptoms before and after the onset of diabetes mellitus (DM) over 10 years (2004–2014) and explored difficulties in basic and instrumental activities of daily living between the two groups.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

A generalized linear mixed-model analysis was conducted using five waves (8th–12th) of Health and Retirement Study (HRS) data. We included 419 older adults who self-reported new DM diagnosis within the previous 2 years and used the Center of Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale to measure elevated depressive symptoms. Disability was measured by 10 items defined in the HRS data set.

RESULTS

The trajectory of disability differed between older adults with and without elevated depressive symptoms after newly diagnosed DM over time. Significant and clinically meaningful between-group differences were found in disability after the onset of DM (waves 10 and 11) but not before the onset of DM (waves 8 and 9). Among older adults with elevated depressive symptoms, disability at pre-DM waves (8 and 9) was significantly less than post-DM waves (10–12). Difficulties with shopping, walking, and dressing were mostly reported by older adults with elevated depressive symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS

Older adults with newly diagnosed DM and elevated depressive symptoms have a clinically meaningful and faster disablement trajectory than those without elevated depressive symptoms. Future interventions may take an indicated approach to disability prevention in older adults with newly diagnosed DM, especially in those with a change in depression severity.
Teaching Practice Program in the College of Education – its Strengths and Challenges
Authors: Gebretinsae Dawit Yikealo , Karvinen Ikali
Published: August 2018

This research was conducted to evaluate the teaching practice program practiced every second semester in the College of Education (CoE) found in Eritrea Institute of Technology, Mainefhi. It explored the challenges and strengths of the program. To conduct this qualitative study, a questionnaire and a focused group discussion was used. A total of 104 participants (cooperating teachers, student teachers and supervisors)were selected for the study. The findings reveal that the teaching program in the CoE is practiced in a short time span with difficulties in materializing the proposed budget by the CoE and other challenges that vitiate its quality. However, the involvement of the cooperating teachers (CTs) and supervisors is satisfying. Majority of the student teachers (STs) felt that the practice plays a great role in preparing them for the teaching profession. Therefore, generally solving the budget implementation issue and the minor drawbacks of the program will definitely make it contribute a lot in producing qualified teachers. Finally, these findings are expected to mitigate the limitations of the program and raise the outcome of the practice. Besides, other initial teacher education institutes may benefit from the study findings.
Partial Desilting of Irrigation Tank to Enrich the Recharge Capacity
Authors: D Allwin , Ganesan Madhavi
Published: August 2018

The hydrology of Groundwater movement depends upon the physical and chemical characteristics of both soil and water. These features must be measured and related to subsurface storage space and water dynamics, so as to decide the feasibility of a site for recharge and to select suitable methods and systems of recharge. So that water may be efficiently stored underground and then used independently or conjunctively with releases from surface storage reservoirs.  In irrigation tanks, heavy siltation is the main limiting factor for percolation efficiency. The study of geology or soil characteristics in the tank bed for the infiltration recharging system is rather more important.  At the same time Hydraulic conductivity is also very important parameter. Therefore, estimates of initial infiltration rates are must for estimating hydraulic conductivities of infiltration system in irrigation tanks.  In this study, it has been planned to assess the recharge behavior of the tank bed in order to locate the highly permeable zone for desilting by conducting geophysical survey to demarcate the location for infiltration test. The results obtained from the infiltration test were correlated with the soil properties.  From the analysis, the recharge characteristics of the tank bed were assessed.
Design of Wooden Skids for Long Transportation of Batteries
Authors: Byraboina Madhava Rao , Srinivas Kosaraju , K S N Murthy , M. Jagadish
Published: August 2018

The basic objective of the present work is to arrive at the optimal design for wooden skids used for the “storage and transportation” of the batteries to the ware houses and customers. The wooden skid was designed taking account of load conditions that it experiences during transportation and storage. In this context, the most vital parameters like nature of load that influences the performance of the wooden skid was considered. With the help of simple design approach, the reliability of the design was studied and the importance of influencing parameters was discussed.
Suitability of Anthill Soil as a Supplementary Cementitious Material
Authors: Kamau John , Ahmed Ash , Hirst Paul , Kangwa Joseph
Published: August 2018

Cement is the most utilised construction material and the second most consumed commodity in the world after water. It has been reported that the heavily energy-intensive processes that are involved in its production contribute about 7 to 10% to the total global anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2), which is the main cause of global warming; and are expensive economically. It is however possible, that energy and cost efficiency can be achieved by reducing on the amount of cement, and in its place utilizing Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs), which require less process heating and emit fewer levels of CO2. This work aimed to provide an original contribution to the body of knowledge by investigating the suitability of Anthill Soil (AHS) as an SCM by testing for pozzolanic or hydraulic properties. Cement was replaced in concrete with AHS by weight at 0%, 5%, 7.5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, and 30% steps at the point of need. The 0% replacement was used as the reference point from which performances were measured. The chemical composition analysis by X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed that AHS contained the required chemical composition for pozzolans, while the compressive strengths achieved were above strength classes that are specified as being suitable for structural applications. The increase in compressive strength over time, density and workability behaviors of AHS were consistent with the characteristics of SCMs. All results across the tests showed good repeatability, highlighting the potential of using AHS as an SCM in concrete to enhance the sustainability and economic aspect of concrete, while at the same time improving its properties in both the wet and hardened states.
Production of Bio-oil through Fast Pyrolysis of Baobab Waste Shells
Authors: Ali Asmaa Ali Mohammed , Mustafa Mustafa Abbas , Yassin Kamal Eldin Eltayeb
Published: August 2018

The increasing demand for transportation fuel, due to increased urbanization, is now compounded by depleting and unstable crude oil reserves. Furthermore, the volatile market and the negative environmental impact of fossil fuels have driven the usage of biomass as a potential energy source. Of particular interest are biomass waste and baobab shells present an interesting option. The objective of this study is to produce bio oil by a fast pyrolysis process from baobab shells. The effect of reaction temperature, biomass particle size and fluidizing gas flow rate on the liquid product yield are investigated. The maximum liquid yield obtained was 36.6% at 500 OC at a N2 gas flowrate of 11.6 l/min and a particle size of less than 0.5 mm.
Antropologia Educacional Histórico-Cultural Alemã: bases teórica e epistemológica
Authors: Vieira Karina
Published: August 2018

Este artigo apresenta e discute as bases teórica e epistemológica da atual Antropologia Educacional Histórico-Cultural Alemã (AEHCA), tendo duas questões norteadoras: (1) qual é o seu campo de conhecimento e (2) quais são suas bases epistemológicas e teóricas? A AEHCA reconhece a educação como ciência e tem como ponto de partida o ser humano e suas dimensões educacionais, fazendo da educação um campo de conhecimento construtivo e reflexivo por meio de uma abordagem interdisciplinar, transdisciplinar, intercultural e transcultural, aberta a teorias e métodos, o que leva à reflexão sobre o ser humano em si e sua educação.
Urgensi Kewaspadaan Dini dalam Rangka Memperkuat Persatuan dan Kesatuan Bangsa
Authors: Rai Setiabudhi I Ketut , Artha I Gede , Arsha Putra I Putu Rasmadi
Published: August 2018

Crime Radicalism-terrorism occurs across nations, involves very large networks, making it very difficult to prevent.  Indonesia is one of country that vulnerable occur radicalism-terrorism. The purpose of this study is to analyze the urgency of the function of the Community Awareness Forum in an attempt to capture or observe emerging symptoms that tend to have indications of harm or damage and disturb public order and peace in society. In addition, it aims to make efforts in conducting early detection of threats that can damage the unity and unity of the Indonesian nation. This research was conducted by using normative legal research supported by empirical data, with statute approach, conceptual approach and historical approach. The result of the study shows that the Community Awareness Forum strived to work effectively to capture, collect, coordinate and communicate and inform the public about potential security threats, symptoms or catastrophes. The context of early preventive measures can provide recommendations to the government as a government consideration of policies related to public awareness

Kejahatan Radikalisme-terorisme terjadi lintas negara, melibatkan jaringan yang sangat besar, sehingga sangat sulit dicegah. Indonesia adalah salah satu negara yang rentan terjadi radikalisme-terorisme. Tujuan studi ini untuk menganalisa urgensi fungsi Forum Kewaspadaan Dini Masyarakat dalam upaya menangkap atau mengamati gejala-gejala yang muncul yang cenderung ada indikasi membahayakan atau menimbulkan kerugian serta mengganggu ketertiban dan ketentraman dalam masyarakat. Selain itu bertujuan menyusun upaya dalam melakukan deteksi dini terhadap ancaman yang dapat merusak persatuan dan kesatuan bangsa Indonesia. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan jenis penelitian hukum normative yang ditunjang dengan data empirik, dengan pendekatan the statute approach, conceptual approach dan historis approach.  Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa Forum Kewaspadaan Dini Masyarakat diupayakan berfungsi secara efektif untuk menangkap, mengumpulkan, mengkoordinasikan dan mengkomunikasikan dan memberi informasi kepada masyarakat tentang potensi ancaman keamanan, gejala atau kejadian bencana. Konteks tindakan pencegahan dini dapat memberikan rekomendasi kepada pemerintah sebagai pertimbangan pemerintah mengenai kebijakan yang berkaitan dengan kesadaran masyarakat.
POTENSI KERTAS SEBAGAI BAHAN BAKU PAPER ROPES (POTENTIAL OF PAPER AS THE RAW MATERIAL FOR PAPER ROPES)
Authors: Romas Mungki Septian , Pramuaji Ikhwan , Indriati Lies , Wirawan Sonny Kurnia
Published: August 2018

One of the raw materials furniture common in Indonesia is rattan. Because of the availability of local rattan is very limited so that it is necessary to find alternative raw materials that can be used to substitute the rattan. Paper ropes made from spinning paper, is one of alternative that can be utilized. Paper ropes making from various spinning papers have been studied. Some types of paper were used in this experiment. The spinning papers were characterized and treated to modify its surface properties especially to increase their water resistance. Paper ropes making were done by using the twisting machine and then the physical properties of paper ropes resulted were tested. The results showed that paper surface treatment increased tensile strength, and reduced water absorption and porosity of treated papers. The use of water barrier chemicals and adhesive are effective in increasing water resistance of paper surface. Decreased water absorption and porosity are  20% - 43% and 30% - 98%, respectively. Based on this result, paper ropes is potential to become an alternative raw material for furniture.  ABSTRAKSalah satu bahan baku furnitur umum di Indonesia adalah rotan. Karena ketersediaan rotan lokal sangat terbatas sehingga diperlukan untuk mencari bahan baku alternatif yang dapat digunakan untuk menggantikan rotan. Paper ropes yang terbuat dari spinning paper, merupakan salah satu alternatif yang dapat dimanfaatkan. Pembuatan paper ropes dari berbagai jenis spinning paper telah dipelajari pada penelitian ini. Beberapa jenis kertas digunakan dalam percobaan ini. Spinning paper dikarakterisasi dan diperlakukan khusus untuk memodifikasi sifat permukaannya terutama untuk meningkatkan ketahanan airnya. Pembuatan paper ropes dilakukan dengan menggunakan mesin pemilin dan pengujian sifat fisik paper ropes telah dilakukan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan khusus permukaan kertas meningkatkan kekuatan tarik, dan mengurangi penyerapan air dan porositas. Penggunaan bahan kimia water barrier dan adhesif cukup efektif dalam meningkatkan ketahanan air permukaan kertas.  Penurunan penyerapan air dan porositas masing-masing sebesar 20% - 43% dan 30% - 98%. Berdasarkan hasil ini, paper ropes memiliki potensi sebagai bahan bahan baku alternatif untuk furnitur.
Taşıyıcı Bitkilerin TMS 16 Maddi Duran Varlıklar Standardı Çerçevesinde Değerlemesi ve Muhasebeleştirilmesi: Ceviz Üretim İşletmesinde Bir Uygulama
Authors: BELLER DİKMEN Beyhan , KÖKSAL Ayşe Gül
Published: August 2018

Tarımsal işletmeler;
tarımsal faaliyetler sonucunda koyun, keçi, meyve ağaçları gibi canlı varlıklar
ve yün, üzüm, ceviz gibi tarımsal ürünlerin üretiminin gerçekleştirildiği
işletmelerdir. Bu işletmelerde üretimi gerçekleştirilen canlı varlıklar ve bitkiler
TMS 41 Tarımsal Faaliyetler Standardı kapsamında muhasebeleştirilmektedir.
Ancak, 2014 yılında 30 ve 31 sıra no’lu tebliğler ile TMS 41 Tarımsal
Faaliyetler Standardı ve TMS 16 Maddi Duran Varlıklar Standardında değişiklik
yapılmıştır. Söz konusu değişiklikle bir yıldan uzun süre ürün veren ve
tarımsal ürün olarak satılma ihtimali çok düşük olan taşıyıcı bitkiler, TMS 16
Maddi Duran Varlıklar Standardı kapsamına alınmıştır. Çalışmanın amacı,
taşıyıcı bitkilerin, TMS 16 Maddi Duran Varlıklar Standardı kapsamında değerleme
ve muhasebeleştirme esaslarını ortaya koymaktır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, öncelikle
TMS 41 ve TMS 16 standartlarında 2014 yılında yapılan değişiklikler açıklanmıştır.
Daha sonra, taşıyıcı bitki olarak nitelendirilen ceviz ağaçlarının TMS 16
standardı kapsamında muhasebeleştirilmesine ilişkin işlemler bir uygulama
örneği ile açıklanmıştır.
Features of the single crystal structure of the turbine blades made of carbon-free and carbon-containing nickel superalloys
Authors: Visik E. M. , Gerasimov V. V. , Kolyadov E. V. , Filonova E. V.
Published: August 2018

A comparative study of structural features of the blade castings having a single-crystal structure and made of heat-resistant carbon-free and carbon-containing high-temperature nickel alloys upon directional crystallization with 001 crystallographic orientation is carried out. The results of the effect of directional crystallization modes on the formation of the structure and defects of castings of working blades made of carbon-containing and carbon-free high-temperature nickel alloys are presented. Changes in the degree of pickling of the near-surface layer of casting are presented as a function of pickling conditions. The microstructure of the near-surface zone of castings made of ZhS32 heat-resistant alloy is studied after different modes of their technological processing. It is shown that blade castings with a single-crystal structure made of heat-resistant carbon-free superalloys have a tendency to formation of the block structure and appearance of surface recrystallized grains. Recommendations on the use of methods of nondestructive X-ray control of blades made of carbon-frees alloys and precautions regarding birth of microporosity on the shelf and in the blade lock are specified.
The role and significance of the likelihood ratio concept in assessment and interpretation of the results of forensic activities
Authors: Bebeshko G. I. , Omel’yanyuk G. G. , Usov A. I.
Published: August 2018

A brief review on using the Bayesian concept of the likelihood ratio (LR) in forensic activities is presented. It is proved that the use of the likelihood ratio provides assessing the measure of uncertainty regarding the truth or falsity of the assumption of expertise when taking into account a priori chances and new information appearing in the course of expert research. A possible simulation experiment is presented as an example to calculate a set of the likelihood ratio values from the validation database for forensic examination of sound recordings. Different approaches of using the likelihood ratio in assessing the trueness of the judicial evidence are considered. The concept of the likelihood ratio has been adopted as the standard procedure for different types of examinations used in the laboratory practice, including that of the European network of forensic institutes (ENFSI).
Epidemiology and resistance phenotypes of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in Greece, 2014 to 2016
Authors: Galani Irene , Karaiskos Ilias , Karantani Irene , Papoutsaki Vassiliki , Maraki Sofia , Papaioannou Vassiliki , Kazila Polyzo , Tsorlini Helen , Charalampaki Nikoletta , Toutouza Marina , Vagiakou Helen , Pappas Konstantinos , Kyratsa Anna , Kontopoulou Konstantina , Legga Olga , Petinaki Efthymia , Papadogeorgaki Helen , Chinou Efrosini , Souli Maria , Giamarellou Helen ,   on behalf of the study collaborators
Published: August 2018

Background and aim

A multicentre nationwide surveillance study was conducted in Greek hospitals to evaluate epidemiology of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates, and their susceptibilities to last-line antibiotics. Methods: Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were evaluated by Etest, colistin MICs were also evaluated by broth microdilution SensiTest (now known as ComASP) Colistin. Carbapenemase genes were detected by PCR. Clonal relatedness was assessed by PFGE. Isolates were prospectively collected between November 2014 and April 2016, from 15 hospitals. Results: Among 394 isolates, K. pneumoniae carbepenemase (KPC) remained the most prevalent carbapenemase (66.5%). NDM was the second most prevalent (13.7%), identified in 12 hospitals, followed by VIM (8.6%). OXA-48- and double carbapenemase-producers remained rare (3.6%, 6.3%, respectively). Carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae isolates showed high resistance to last-line antibiotics. Gentamicin and colistin were the most active in vitro with 61.9% and 59.6% of the isolates to be inhibited at ≤ 2mg/L, followed by fosfomycin (susceptibility (S): 58.4%) and tigecycline (S: 51.5%). Ceftazidime/avibactam inhibited 99.6% of KPC and 100% of OXA-48-like-producing isolates, while temocillin was active against 58% of KPC isolates at urinary breakpoint of ≤ 32mg/L* and only 2.7% at systemic breakpoint of ≤ 8mg/L. NDM-producing isolates belonged mainly to one clone, whereas KPC, VIM, OXA-48 and double carbapenemase-producers were mainly polyclonal. Conclusions: KPC remains the predominant carbapenemase among K. pneumoniae in Greece, followed by NDM, whereas changing trends of resistance rates to last-line antimicrobials against carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae with the exception of ceftazidime/avibactam mandates continuing surveillance to support clinical practice.
Discharge Coefficient of a C-Type Piano Key Side Weir at 30° and 120° Sections of a Curved Channel
Authors: Mehri Yaser , Soltani Jaber , Saneie Mojtaba , Rostami Mohhamad
Published: August 2018

A piano key side weir (PKSW) is a non-linear weir that discharge exceeds linear weirs by increasing the length in width. PKSW can be used in side weirs with space limitation. As side weirs are extensively used in flood control, water level control in rivers, and water supply channels, it is necessary to use PKSW as side weirs. This research discusses the discharge coefficient of a PKSW by assessing a C-type PKSW at 30° and 120° sections of a channel with a longitudinal curve. Dimensional analysis was used for identifying the parameters effective in the discharge coefficient. The effects of these parameters are examined by analysing the effective parameters. Finally, an empirical relationship has been proposed for determining the discharge coefficient based on the dimensionless parameters for calculating the discharge coefficient with the correlation coefficient of 0.88 and the mean error of 0.091. The influence of the parameter on the PKSW is more than that of the remaining parameters: With an increase in the value of this parameter, considering decreases in the length of the deviation and a lack of submerged inlet keys, the coefficient of discharge increases.
Examining the Effect of Dry Resin on Moisture Sensitivity of Asphaltic Mixtures
Authors: Ghaffari Jajin Morteza , Hamedi G. Hosein
Published: August 2018

Moisture damage in asphaltic mixtures is defined by the loss of durability and resistance caused by the effect of moisture. The most common way to improve moisture damage in asphaltic mixtures is to use anti-strip additives. This study tended to use dry resin polymer additive to make a moisture-resistant asphaltic mixture. Two types of aggregate indicating different sensitivities against moisture were studied. In order to compare the effect of this material with other anti-strip additives, this study evaluated the effect of hydrated lime on reducing moisture damage and comparing its effect with dry resin polymer additive. The effect of these materials was evaluated by mechanical and thermodynamic concepts using indirect tensile ratio and surface free energy. The results indicated that dry resin polymer used in this study increased alkaline content and reduced acidic content of bituminous surface free energy, resulting in more adhesion between acidic aggregates which are more sensitive to resistance. It also improved bitumen-aggregate adhesion and reduced strip rate. Moreover, hydrated lime as an aggregate anti-strip agent and dry resin polymer as a bituminous modifier significantly increased the resistance of warm asphalt mixtures against moisture. The results of this study show that dry resin polymer can be used as an anti-strip agent instead of hydrated lime with operational problems.
CT and MRI in the diagnosis of epilepsy: methods, findings and possibilities. Literature review
Authors: Kučinskas L. , Jurkevičiūtė G. , Gleiznienė R.
Published: August 2018

Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain that causes different types of seizures. Neuroimaging is essential in determining the etiology of seizures. The most common neuroimaging studies are CT and MRI. CT is performed after the first seizure to exclude acute or life threatening conditions. CT is informative in detecting encephalomalacia, intracranial haemorrhage, calcification, and bone lesions. MRI has a greater value than CT in epilepsy diagnosis. MRI detects hippocampal sclerosis, cortical development abnormalities, gliosis, vascular malformations, brain tumors, etc. In addition, MRI is a necessary part of presurgical examination of drug-resistant epilepsy patients.
Role of sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) gene polymorphisms in pituitary adenoma development. Literature review
Authors: Morkūnaitė G. , Glebauskienė B. , Liutkevičienė R.
Published: August 2018

Hypophysis is a small but important human internal gland that regulates the hormonal activity of other glands. Pituitary adenoma (PA) is one of the most common human neoplasias localised in the sphenoid area. Recently, many studies have investigated the causes of PA but the main factors that determine the appearance of PA have not yet been identified. The most important agent of tumors are genes which could determine tumor appearance. One of these factors could be the SIRT1 gene which is important for regulating the metabolic processes and has a significant effect on tumors.In this article, we will review the PA classification’s innovation, etiology, pathogenesis, SIRT1 polymorphisms and their significance for PA development.
Vegetative status in patients with transient ischemic attack and stroke
Authors: Halinouskaya N. V. , Samsonau S. V.
Published: August 2018

Background. Presented work aims to study the status of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in two groups of patients during 10-day acute period. One group consists of patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) and another group consists of patients with stroke. The latter group includes patients with various size of stroke.Prospective cohort study was carried out in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery of the Gomel State Medical University, Stroke Unit of the Gomel Regional Veterans Hospital, between May 2014 and March 2016. The groups included in the study were composed as follows: TIA group contained 13 patients and Stroke group contained 84 patients, including 61 with size of stroke lower than 15 mm (lacunar stroke – LS) and 23 with size of stroke bigger than 15 mm (total stroke – TS). Heart rate variability (HRV) was used to describe status of the ANS. It was measured at the 1st and 10th day of staying in the hospital. Obtained HRV records were analyzed using the following four parameters: SDNN (standard deviation of the normal-to-normal R-R intervals, in ms), ΔX (the difference between maximal and minimal R-R interval, in ms), Mo (mode of the duration of R-R intervals, in ms), AMo (amplitude of the R-R intervals mode, in percent).Results. For the HRV taken on the 1st day of admission, the dependence between ΔX (representing activity of parasympathetic part of ANS) and Mo (representing sympathetic part of ANS) was found to be significantly different in TIA and TS groups (p=0.01).Conclusion. The key difference between TIA and TS is a difference in the relationship between the humoral regulation of the activities of the ANS and the parasympathetic part activity at the 1st day, which determines specific features of pathogenesis of the transient ischemia.
Tick-borne encephalitis: students’ attitude and knowledge analysis
Authors: Mineikytė R. , Navickaitė G. , Valaikienė J.
Published: August 2018

Background. Lithuania is one of the countries with the highest incidence of TBE in Europe. In 2015 there was 12 cases per 100 000 people per year and in 2016 this number was higher by two times. The aim of this study is to investigate and evaluate I–IV year medical students’ attitude and knowledge of TBE incidences in Lithuania, risk of getting it, complications, treatment, preventive methods and behaviour, and information sources about tick-borne diseases.Materials and methods. The study was conducted using an anonymous questionnaire, which was administered to 404 students studying at I–IV year medical courses (average age 20.7±1.56, range from 17 to 30 years). The questionnaire consisted of 21 semi-closed questions. There were 6 questions about TBE, its incidence, complications and treatment, 9 questions about preventive methods of tick-borne diseases, and 2 questions about information sources and how accessible this information is.Results. TBE as a tick-borne disease was named by 397 (98.3%) students and Lyme borreliosis was named by 382 (94.6%). The fact that TBE incidence in Lithuania is high (>11 cases per 100 000 per year) was known only to 58 (14.4%) respondents, 159 (39.4%) answered that the incidence is medium (2–10 cases per 100 000 per year). The most commonly named complications of TBE were paralysis and paresis – 327 (81%) students. 3 respondents (1%) thought that TBE is a dis ease without any complications. The most effective preventive method, chosen by 237 (58.7%) students, was vaccination. There were 169 (41.8%) vaccinated students. 106 (26%) students thought that there are no specific treatment for TBE, only supportive care. The fact that people are well enough informed about tick-borne diseases was supported by 113 (28%) students, and 193 (47.8%) students thought that there is lack of information. 219 (54%) students named media as the main source of information.Conclusions. Only 14.4% of students knew that TBE incidence in Lithuania is high, not medium. Almost all of them agreed that TBE causes long term complications but only one of four knew that there is no specific, only supportive care. The majority of students think that vaccination is the most effective preventive method and almost half of students were vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis. Every second student thinks that society is not enough informed about tick-borne diseases.
Patent foramen ovale in young stroke patients: diagnostic challenge and a new approach to the secondary prevention (a case report and review of literature)
Authors: Beržanskytė I. , Valaikienė J. , Jatužis D.
Published: August 2018

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) occurs in about 25% of healthy adults, however, it is significantly more common among patients with cryptogenic stroke. Although PFO might be a direct cause of ischemia, it is often an accidental finding in stroke patients. In most cases, cryptogenic stroke with PFO is just a presumed diagnosis as it is difficult to prove PFO as etiological factor. Randomized trials and meta-analysis have showed controversial results in searching for the most effective prevention of cryptogenic stroke with PFO recurrence in the last six years. Nevertheless, currently available data suggests that PFO closure is superior to medical therapy. Two problems remain in clinical settings: identification of patients who would benefit from PFO closure most and the exact indications for intervention. In this article we present a clinical case and review literature examining diagnostic and secondary prevention of cryptogenic stroke with PFO.
Failed back surgery syndrome treatment using spinal cord stimulation in Lithuania
Authors: Vaišvilas M. , Radžiūnas A. , Deltuva V. , Tamašauskas A.
Published: August 2018

Treatment of chronic neuropathic pain is a devastating problem when proper symptom relief is hardly achievable. Many of the treated patients become unable to work because of their disability and face psychosocial problems. Failed Back Surgery Syndrome is defined as persisting chronic neuropathic pain after a successful lumbar spine surgery. Spinal cord stimulation remains a treatment option when modern pain treatment modalities fail. Although such treatment’s efficacy is proved and it is used globally, in Lithuania very few patients had the benefit of such treatment. In this article we describe a 55-year-old male patient, treated for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome using spinal cord stimulation in The Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) Kauno klinikos.
Librarian Support for Researchers in Ontario Hospitals
Authors: McDiarmid Mary , Lam Michael Thomas
Published: August 2018

Introduction This study investigates the extent to which Ontario hospital librarians and library resources support researchers and describe the librarians' participation in research capacity building within their institutions. Methods A 16-question SurveyMonkey™ web-based survey questionnaire was disseminated via email to 53 potential participants consisted of library directors, managers and solo librarians.  Results The response rate was 60%. The number of researchers supported by librarians ranged from 10 or less to 76 or more researchers in the past 10 months. Librarians supported a variety of scholarly research outputs, assisting researchers with journal articles being the most frequently supported activity.  The top three library resources used to support researchers were licensed electronic journals, print collections and expert librarian searches. One of the reported ways librarians received training to better assist researchers was via online continuing education.Discussion As others have reported, there was a predominance of support for literature studies including literature reviews and systematic reviews. Surprisingly, some librarians reported that they had all the databases or resources they needed to support research, while an alarming 79 per cent of respondents reported not having access to all the databases and resources they needed.  Lack of access to databases or online resources may have a negative effect on the quality of research the librarians provided. Raising the awareness of the role of the librarian in supporting researchers in the hospital setting can inform the health sciences librarians' professional practices and provide evidence of the library's participation in the research capacity building of the organization.
Research Support in Health Sciences Libraries: A Scoping Review
Authors: Visintini Sarah , Boutet Mish , Helwig Melissa , Manley Alison
Published: August 2018

Background:As part of a health sciences library’s internal assessment of its research support services, an environmental scan and literature review were conducted to identify research services offered elsewhere in Canada. Through this process, it became clear that a more formal review of the academic literature would help libraries make informed decisions about their services. To address this gap, we conducted a scoping review of research services provided in health sciences libraries contexts.Methods:Searches were conducted in Medline, Embase, ERIC, CINAHL, LISTA, LISS, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Google for articles which described the development, implementation, or evaluation of one or more research support initiatives in a health sciences library context. We identified additional articles by searching reference lists of included studies and soliciting medical library listservs.Results:Our database searches retrieved 7134 records, 4026 after duplicates were removed. Title/abstract screening excluded 3751, with 333 records retained for full-text screening. Seventy-five records were included, reporting on 74 different initiatives. Included studies were published between 1990 and 2017, the majority from North American and academic library contexts. Major service areas reported were the creation of new research support positions, and support services for systematic review support, grants, data management, open access and repositories.Conclusion:This scoping review is the first review to our knowledge to map research support services in the health sciences library context. It identified main areas of research service support provided by health sciences libraries that can be used for benchmarking or information gathering purposes.
Penerapan Metode Weigth Product Untuk Rekomendasi Penempatan Praktek Kerja Industri (Study Kasus: SMK Muhammadiyah 01 Pekanbaru)
Authors: Winarso Doni , Nurita Fitri , Syahril Syahril
Published: August 2018

This research aims to build a decision support system (DSS), that is used to recommend a place of Industrial Practice (in Indonesia known as PRAKERIN) for students who will plunge into the world of industrial world (DUDI). The reason why this research is raised is due to the frequent difficulties faced by students in determining which location suits their needs. In this research, location selection is calculated using weighted product (WP) method. WP method is one of Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) method that can solve one dimensional and multi dimensional problems. From the results of research conducted found that the WP method can help determine the location prakerin for students, so for students it is very helpful to them in determining prakerin location in accordance with the criteria specified.
Pengaruh Pupuk Organik Limbah Biogas Kotoran Sapi Terhadap Pertumbuhan Dan Produksi Tanaman Cabai Merah Keriting (Capsicum annum var. Longum)
Authors: Maruapey Ajang
Published: August 2018

This study aims to determine the effect of organic fertilizer waste biogas cow dung on the growth and production of red curly chili plants. The experiment was carried out at Mariyat Village Farmer Land, Mariat District, Sorong District, from August to October 2016. The experiment used 4 treatment of organic fertilizer of cow dung biogas waste with dosage 0, 6, 9, 12 kg / plot, designed using random block design with repeated three times. The results showed that, the application of organic fertilizer biogas waste cow dung affect the plant height, the number of productive branches, the age of flowering, the number of fruit, fruit length, fruit weight per plant and the production of red curly pepper plants. Giving at a dose of 12 kg per plot gives a better effect than with a lower dose.
Pengaruh Dosis Minyak Cengkeh Terhadap Populasi Hama Callosobruchus chinensis L., Viabilitas Dan Vigor Benih Dua Kultivar Kacang Hijau Setelah Periode Simpan Tiga Bulan
Authors: Nurbaekah Siti Syarah , Sumadi Sumadi , Nuraini Anne
Published: August 2018

Callosobruchus chinensis L. still become the primary pest of mung bean, it can cause damage until 70 percent. Pest control on mung bean seeds can be done by using anorganic protectant and bio protectant. The aim of the research was to determine the dosage of clove oil that could suppressed the population of weevil C. chinensis L. and maintaining seed viability and seed vigor of two mung bean cultivar after three months storage. The experimental design was Completely Randomized Design with 10 treatments combination of cultivar and clove oil dosage; all treatment were replicated three times. The mungbean seeds were cultivar Vima 1 and Vima 3.  The clove oil dosages used were 0 mL kg-1, 0,5 mL kg-1, 1,0 mL kg-1, 1,5 mL kg-1 and 2,0 mL kg-1. The mungbean result of experiment showed that there were significant effect between cultivar and clove oil dosage on germination rate percentage after three months storage, but no significant effect on weevil population and vigor index. The dosage of 1,5 mL kg-1 clove oil was the better treatment to maintaining seed viabilty andits vigor.Keywords: Mung bean, C. chinensis L., Clove oil, Seed viability and Seed Vigor.
Penetapan Kelas Kemampuan Lahan Dan Arahan Rehabilitasi Lahan Das Wai Batu Merah Kota Ambon Provinsi Maluku
Authors: Osok Rafael M , Talakua Silwanus M , Supriadi Dhanang
Published: August 2018

Land use planning requires a proper consideration, so that the function of land can take place continuously and sustainably. The objectives of the research were to establish the land capability class of Wai Batu Merah watershed its land use management in accordance with each land capability class. The research method was survey with synthetic and analytical approaches, and  flexible observation distance following physiographic change, soil type and land use within landunits. The results of the study showed that Wai Batu Merah watershed has 6 class and 12 sub-class land capability of II.B,KE3,e1, III.e2,  III.C, IV.b2, IV.D,b2, IV.D, VI.e4, VI.E, VII.e5, VII.F,e5, VII.F, and VIII.t5 with limiting factors of  slope steepness, erosion sensitivity, percentage of gravel and rock, and soil texture. Land use management planning  in the Wai Batu Merah watershed includes intensive, medium, and limited agriculture, intermediate and limited grazing, agroforestry, protection forest, forest, home garden, biopores and organic materials.Keywords: Land Capability Class, Wai Batu Merah Watershed
Optimalisasi Tata Kelola Benda Sitaan Negara pada Rumah Penyimpanan Benda Sitaan Negara
Authors: Sanusi Ahmad
Published: August 2018

Tata Kelola dalam kata lain Pemerintahan atau lebih dikenal good governance dalam rangka pemenuhan pelayanan public yang baik. Beberapa permasalahan barang sitaan dan barang rampasan negara pada Rumah Penyimpan dan Barang Rampasan Negara adalah : belum memadainya gedung kantor, gudang dan pegawai; Rupbasan belum terbentuk di setiap Kabupaten/Kota; eselonering Rupbasan eselon IV; minimnya biaya pemeliharaan; belum ada tenaga ahli penilai/penafsir. Metode yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif analisis. Berdasarkan hasil kajian aspek kelembagaan eselonering yang tidak seimbang (sederajat) dengan institusi terkait. Aspek regulasi, lebih mengikat kedalam, institusi terkait memiliki kebijakan masing- masing. Aspek sarana dan prasarana, gudang barang sitaan dan barang rampasan belum sesuai dengan stadarisasi. Aspek sumber daya manusia, belum memiliki petugas penilai yang bersertifikasi.
Penguatan Penyelenggaraan Pelayanan Publik melalui Penyelesaian Sengketa Informasi Publik
Authors: Muhaimin Muhaimin
Published: August 2018

Keterbukaan informasi publik merupakan bagian penting dari penyelenggaraan pelayanan publik juga merupakan hak yang sangat penting dan strategis bagi warga negara untuk menuju akses terhadap hak-hak lainnya, karena bagaimana mungkin akan mendapatkan hak pendidikan, kesehatan, dan pelayanan lainnya dengan baik jika informasi yang diperoleh mengenai hak-hak tersebut tidaklah didapatkan secara tepat dan benar, juga peranan komisi informasi di daerah terkait keterbukaan informasi publik dalam menunjang pelayanan publik. Tulisan ini menggambarkan keterkaitan antara keterbukaan informasi dan pelayanan publik, ternyata keterbukaan informasi dapat menjadikan pelayanan publik menjadi lebih baik, oleh karena itu kehadiran komisi informasi di daerah menjadi sangat penting untuk menyelesaikan sengketa informasi di daerah guna mendorong terwujudnya pelayanan publik yang lebih baik. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode yuridis normatif, yaitu penelitian hukum yang dilakukan dengan mengutamakan meneliti bahan pustaka atau dokumen yang disebut data sekunder, berupa bahan hukum primer, sekunder, dan tersier. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keterbukaan informasi publik menjadi isu utama di beberapa daerah sedangkan beberapa daerah lain belum belum menjadikan keterbukaan informasi dan partisipasi sebagai isu penting. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian maka direkomendasikan perlu segera membentuk Komisi Informasi di seluruh Provinsi.
Chemosensory changes from cancer treatment and their effects on patients food involvement: A review of empirical results
Authors: Nolden Alissa Allen , Reed Danielle
Published: August 2018

Chemosensory perception is essential to life. Altered taste or smell function can negatively affect the overall enjoyment of eating and drinking. Taste and smell alterations occur with high frequencies among cancer patients and frequently associate with weight loss and malnutrition. Little is known about how these taste and smell alterations impact appetite, food enjoyment and the diet. The present review summarizes the literature that uses objective measures of taste and smell that also explore measures of food intake. A better understanding of taste alterations (not smell) is important for understanding the impact on diet and food enjoyment. New research should emphisize the translation of research in taste and smell changes into strategies to provide support to clinicans and patients.
The Intergenerational Effects of Intimate Partner Violence in Pregnancy: Mediating Pathways and Implications for Prevention
Authors: Murray Aja Louise , Kaiser Daniela , Valdebenito Sara , Hughes Claire , Baban Adriana , Fernando Asvini D , Madrid Bernadette , Ward Catherine , Osafo Joseph , Dunne Michael , Sikander Siham , Walker Susan , Vo Thang Van , Tomlinson Mark , Eisner Manuel
Published: August 2018

Intimate partner violence during pregnancy (P-IPV) can have significant adverse impacts on both mother and foetus. Existing P-IPV interventions rightly focus on the safety of the mother and reducing re-victimisation; yet expanding these to address the adverse impact on the foetus has considerable potential for preventing long term negative developmental outcomes. In this review, we draw together evidence on major pathways linking exposure to P-IPV and child outcomes. Using a narrative review of 105 articles, we discuss candidate pathways linking P-IPV to child outcomes, as well as their implications for intervention. Articles were identified via keyword searches of social science and medical databases and by inspection of reference lists of the most relevant articles, including recent reviews and meta-analyses. Articles were included if they addressed issues relevant to understanding the effects of P-IPV on child outcomes via five core pathways: maternal stress and mental illness, foetal attachment, health problems and health-related behaviours. We also included articles relevant for linking these pathways to P-IPV interventions. We conclude that developing comprehensive P-IPV interventions that target immediate risk to the mother as well as long-term child outcomes have significant potential to help reduce the global burden of P-IPV.