bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COVID-19 Crisis Effects on Caregiver Distress in Neurocognitive Disorder
Authors: Alexopoulos Panagiotis , Soldatos Rigas , Kontogianni Evangelia , Frouda Maria , loanna Aligianni Souzana , Skondra Maria , Passa Maria , Konstantopoulou Georgia , Stamouli Evangelia , Katirtzoglou Evgenia , Politis Anastasios , Economou Polychronis , Alexaki Maria , Siarkos Kostas , Politis Antonios
Published: November 2020

Background: The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have mental health implications for both people with neurocognitive disorder and their caregivers. Objective: The study aimed to shed light on relations between caregiver mental reaction to the pandemic and caregiver distress related to neuropsychiatric symptoms, memory impairment progression, and functional impairment of people with neurocognitive disorder during the period of confinement in Greece. Methods: The study included caregivers of patients with mild (N = 13) and major (N = 54) neurocognitive disorder. The caregiver-based telephone interview was based on items of the neuropsychiatric inventory questionnaire, the AD8 Dementia Screening Instrument, and the Bristol Activities of Daily Living Scale. Regarding the mental impact of the COVID-19 crisis on caregivers, four single questions referring to their worries in the last seven days were posed, in addition to the scales Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item (GAD-7) and the 22-item Impact of Event Scale-revised (IES-R). A stepwise linear regression model was employed for studying the relationship between caregiver distress and demographic and clinical data and caregiver mental reaction to COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Results: Caregiver distress severity during the confinement period was influenced not only by memory deficits (p = 0.009) and neuropsychiatric symptoms (p < 0.001) of patients, but also by caregiver hyperarousal (p = 0.003) and avoidance symptoms (p = 0.033) and worries directly linked to the COVID-19 crisis (p = 0.022). Conclusion: These observations provide further evidence for the urgent need for support of caregivers of patients with neurocognitive disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hypertensive Arteriopathy and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy in Patients with Cognitive Decline and Mixed Cerebral Microbleeds
Authors: Ii Yuichiro , Ishikawa Hidehiro , Matsuyama Hirofumi , Shindo Akihiro , Matsuura Keita , Yoshimaru Kimiko , Satoh Masayuki , Taniguchi Akira , Matsuda Kana , Umino Maki , Maeda Masayuki , Tomimoto Hidekazu
Published: November 2020

Background: Hypertensive arteriopathy (HA) and cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) may contribute to the development of mixed cerebral microbleeds (CMBs). Recently, the total small vessel disease (SVD) scores for HA and CAA were proposed, which are determined by a combination of MRI markers to reflect overall severity of these microangiopathies. Objective: We investigated whether or not total HA-SVD and CAA-SVD scores could be used to predict overlap of HA and CAA in patients with mixed CMBs. Methods: Fifty-three subjects with mixed CMBs were retrospectively analyzed. MRI markers (CMBs, lacunes, perivascular space, white matter hyperintensity [WMH] and cortical superficial siderosis [cSS]) were assessed. The HA-SVD score and CAA-SVD score were obtained for each subject. Anterior or posterior WMH was also assessed using the age-related white matter changes scale. Results: The two scores were positively correlated (ρ= 0.449, p < 0.001). The prevalence of lobar dominant CMB distribution (p < 0.001) and lacunes in the centrum semiovale (p < 0.001) and the severity of WMH in the parieto-occipital lobes (p = 0.004) were significantly higher in the high CAA-SVD score group. cSS was found in four patients with high CAA-SVD score who showed lobar-dominant CMB distribution and severe posterior WMH. Conclusion: Mixed CMBs are mainly due to HA. Assessing both two scores may predict the overlap of HA and CAA in individuals with mixed CMBs. Patients with a high CAA-SVD score may have some degree of advanced CAA, especially when lobar predominant CMBs, severe posterior WMH, lobar lacunes, or cSS are observed.
Modeling and optimization of tubular linear permanent magnet eddy current brake with Halbach array
Authors: Li Jiahao , Yang Guolai , Fan Yumeng
Published: November 2020

This paper provides an analytical method for calculating the electromagnetic field of the tubular linear permanent magnet eddy current brake. The method of separating variables based on Fourier series is used to solve the boundary value problem, and the analytical solution of electromagnetic field is obtained. The braking force is obtained by calculating the Lorentz force. Then the accuracy of the analytical method is verified by comparing the analytical solutions with the solutions obtained by finite element method (FEM). In order to improve braking performance in a limited space, the parameter analysis is carried out to investigate the influence of various structural parameters on the braking characteristics. According to the results of parameter analysis, the range of design parameters is determined. Finally, a multi-objective optimization is applied to find the optimal design parameters of the eddy current brake. The braking force increases by 27% and the volume of permanent magnet decreases by 7.7% after optimization.
Damping and demagnetization analysis of a cylindrical linear electromagnetic buffer under impact load
Authors: Li Zixuan , Yang Guolai , Wang Liqun
Published: November 2020

This paper investigates the damping and demagnetization effect of an electromagnetic buffer (EMB) under impact load. The motional eddy currents are calculated first, and the Ampere circuital theorem is employed to calculate the induced magnetic field. The demagnetization effect is formulated by the magnetic Reynolds number with a correction coefficient k m. Following this, the time-step finite element (FE) model of the buffering system is constructed based on the nonlinear B–H curve. The accuracy and feasibility of the FE model is preliminarily verified by small-scale impact test. The characteristics of damping displacement, velocity, damping force and damping coefficient are obtained. Then, the demagnetization effect is analysed by eddy current, magnetic field distribution, through the intensive impact load test at room temperature and time-step FE model. The value of k m is obtained through the intensive impact test and the simplified expression of critical velocity. The results show that the demagnetization effect is obvious with the increase of velocity. By introducing the correction coefficient of magnetic Reynolds number, the eddy current demagnetization process is more realistic.
Exploring the use of earth observation and data science for agricultural statistics to complement the census dataset: Case study for Namibia Statistics Agency
Authors: Amutenya Tulimegameno
Published: November 2020

Agriculture is the backbone of human life, it enables for food security, health and economy. Yet, many countries in Africa suffer from poor accessibility to agriculture data which is crucial for policy makers and farmers. Half of Namibia’s population depend on agricultural activities, for as their main income source, much of which is undertaken on smallholdings. Therefore, compiling statistics around agricultural outputs is of primary concern to many national statistics agencies Unfortunately, challenges to account for agriculture crop production statistics include low frequency of data collection, lengthy data processing periods, and the lack of timely output which can be linked to policies and decision making. This paper explores the use of satellite imagery and data science techniques in a statistics agency to complement the agriculture census. The paper assessed Google Earth Engine for image processing and extracted a range of indices (NDVI, SAVI, MSAVI and GLCM and Tasseled Cap Index based) in order to identify smallholder farmers’ plots and estimate the field area in a rural village in Namibia. Although groundtruth data was not available at the time of this issue, the findings showed a promising starting point for a scaled project.
Improving the quality of disaggregated SDG indicators with cluster information for small area estimates
Authors: Zulkarnain Rizky , Jayanti Dwi , Listianingrum Tri
Published: November 2020

The increasing needs for more disaggregated data motivates National Statistical Offices (NSOs) to develop efficient methods for producing official statistics without compromising on quality. In Indonesia, regional autonomy requires that Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) indicators are available up to the district level. However, several surveys such as the Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey produce estimates up to the provincial level only. This generates gaps in support for district level policies. Small area estimation (SAE) techniques are often considered as alternatives for overcoming this issue. SAE enables more reliable estimation of the small areas by utilizing auxiliary information from other sources. However, the standard SAE approach has limitations in estimating non-sampled areas. This paper introduces an approach to estimating the non-sampled area random effect by utilizing cluster information. This model is demonstrated via the estimation of contraception prevalence rates at district levels in North Sumatera province. The results showed that small area estimates considering cluster information (SAE-cluster) produce more precise estimates than the direct method. The SAE-cluster approach revises the direct estimates upward or downward. This approach has important implications for improving the quality of disaggregated SDGs indicators without increasing cost. The paper was prepared under the kind mentorship of Professor James J. Cochran, Associate Dean for Research, Prof. of Statistics and Operations Research, University of Alabama.
An experimental measure of Malaysia’s gig workers using labour force survey1
Authors: Harun Nurfarahin , Ali Noraliza Mohamad , Khan Nur Layali Mohd Ali
Published: November 2020

With the increase in the labour supply and the labour market imbalances globally, a notable increase is witnessed in the number of temporary employments as well as flexible arrangement in employment. This new development coupled with technological advancement create opportunity for flexible work through digital platforms, and the emergence of a new term in employment – the “gig” employment. Examples of gig workers are ‘independent contractors’, ‘consultants’, or ‘contract professor’, which are working only to complete a task for specific time and specific payment, with no work connection with their hiring institution once the contract ends. In the meantime, digitalisation has created more opportunities for individuals to engage in gig employment for income generation. The rise of the gig workers calls for new initiatives in human resource development policy as they continue to play important roles in employment creation, production and income generation. From this study, a total of 218 occupations were identified as gig works which offered flexible working hours, flexible workplace and with or without digital presence. This study attempts to measure the gig workers in Malaysia using Labour Force Survey to gauge sociodemographic profiles of this new group of employment.
Querying the Semantic Web via Rules
Authors: Arenas Marcelo , Gottlob Georg , Pieris Andreas
Published: November 2020

The problem of querying RDF data is a central issue for the development of the Semantic Web. The query language SPARQL has become the standard language for querying RDF since its W3C standardization in 2008. However, the 2008 version of this language missed some important functionalities: reasoning capabilities to deal with RDFS and OWL vocabularies, navigational capabilities to exploit the graph structure of RDF data, and a general form of recursion much needed to express some natural queries. To overcome those limitations, a new version of SPARQL, called SPARQL 1.1, was released in 2013, which includes entailment regimes for RDFS and OWL vocabularies, and a mechanism to express navigation patterns through regular expressions. Nevertheless, there are useful navigation patterns that cannot be expressed in SPARQL 1.1, and the language lacks a general mechanism to express recursive queries. This chapter is a gentle introduction to a tractable rule-based query language, in fact, an extension of Datalog with value invention, stratified negation, and falsum, that is powerful enough to define SPARQL queries enhanced with the desired functionalities focussing on a core fragment of the OWL 2 QL profile of OWL 2.
BrainHood: Designing a cognitive training system that supports self-regulated learning skills in children
Authors: Tsiakas Konstantinos , Barakova Emilia , Khan Javed-Vassilis , Markopoulos Panos
Published: November 2020

BACKGROUND:

There is strong evidence that cognitive skills and executive functions are skills that children need in order to successfully learn in school. Although executive function disorders are not considered a learning disability, weaknesses in executive functioning are often observed in students with learning disabilities or ADHD. Cognitive games are a type of educational games which focus on enhancing cognitive functioning in children with different profiles of cognitive development, including students with neurocognitive and/or learning disabilities. Self-regulation and metacognitive skills also play an important role in academic performance.

OBJECTIVE:

In this work, we highlight the need of monitoring and supporting metacognitive skills (self-regulation) in the context of a cognitive training game. We propose a system for self-regulated cognitive training for children which supports metacognitive strategies allowing the child to reflect on their own progress, weaknesses and strengths, self-arrange the training content, and thus to promote their self-regulated learning skills.

METHODS:

We provide a narrative review of research in cognitive training, self-regulated learning and explainable recommendation systems for children in educational settings.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS:

Based on the review, an experimental testbed is proposed to explore how transparency, explainability and persuasive strategies can be used to promote self-regulated learning skills in children, considering individual differences on learning abilities, preferences, and needs.
Respiratory tract infections in pediatrics: difficult answers to simple questions
Authors:   Smolensk State Medical University, Smolensk, Russian Federation, Andreeva I.V. , Stetsyuk O.U. ,   Smolensk State Medical University, Smolensk, Russian Federation, Egorova O.A. ,   Smolensk State Medical University, Smolensk, Russian Federation
Published: November 2020

Despite modern highly-effective treatment and preventive tools available to physicians, respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are still the most common reason for referral to pediatricians. A myriad of papers are published every year, however, there is a growing concern over this issue. This paper responds to seemingly simple questions that, however, are often challenging and controversial for physicians and pediatricians. These questions are the use of antibiotics for acute RTIs to prevent bacterial complications, the impact of antibiotic resistance of respiratory pathogens (Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae) on antibacterial treatment choice, current position of macro-lides in the treatment for RTIs and ENT infections, the prescription of aminopenicillins and inhibitor-protected aminopenicillins in specific clinical situations, dosage regimens of amoxicillin and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid in pediatrics, the position of peroral third-generation cephalosporins in the treatment for RTIs, and optimal antibacterial treatment duration in children. Pediatricians often face these issues in routine clinical practice.Keywords: pediatrics, respiratory tract infections, acute respiratory disorders, antibiotics, antibiotic resistance.For citation: Andreeva I.V., Stetsyuk O.U., Egorova O.A. Respiratory tract infections in pediatrics: difficult answers to simple questions. Russian Journal of Woman and Child Health. 2020;3(2):105–111. DOI: 10.32364/2618-8430-2020-3-2-105-111.
Hypophosphatasia in children. Three faces of one disease
Authors:   Children’s Regional City Hospital, Krasnodar, Russian Federation, Boykov S.A. , Chernyak I.Yu. ,   Children’s Regional City Hospital, Krasnodar, Russian Federation, Shatokhina N.S. ,   Children’s Regional City Hospital, Krasnodar, Russian Federation, Gurkina E.Yu. ,   V.A. Almazov National Medical Research Center, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Borodina N.A. ,   Children’s Hospital of the city of Armavir, Armavir, Russian Federation, Chelabova E.F. ,   Children’s Hospital of the city of Armavir, Armavir, Russian Federation, Epoeva S.A. ,   Children’s Hospital of the city of Armavir, Armavir, Russian Federation
Published: November 2020

Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare multisystem inherited metabolic disorder caused by mutations in ALPL gene that encodes tissue nonspecific alkaline phosphatase responsible for bone mineralization. HPP is characterized by impaired bone mineralization, skeletal abnormalities, and systemic manifestations which result in significant morbidity and mortality. Clinical presentations of HPP vary greatly. Early (perinatal and infantile) HPP is characterized by the most severe symptoms, i.e., respiratory and neurological disorders are of crucial importance being the leading causes of death. Progressive skeletal impairment, rickets-like deformities, reduced mobility, and severe disability are typical of childhood-onset HPP. The biochemical hallmark of HPP is low alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity. HPP diagnosis is verified by clinical symptoms in combination with persistently low ALP activity (adjusted for age and sex). Molecular genetic test to identify ALPL gene mutation is performed as needed. Three case reports addresses authors’ experience with the diagnosis and treatment for HPP.Keywords: hypophosphatasia, case series, alkaline phosphatase, impaired bone mineralization, asfotase alfa.For citation: Boykov S.A., Chernyak I.Yu., Shatokhina N.S. et al. Hypophosphatasia in children. Three faces of one disease. Russian Journal of Woman and Child Health. 2020;3(2):136–141. DOI: 10.32364/2618-8430-2020-3-2-136-141.
Vitamin D, low birthweight preterm and full-term newborns: time for a paradigm shift
Authors:   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, Zakharova I.N. , Mal’tsev S.V. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, Zubkov V.V. ,   V.I. Kulakov National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Moscow, Russian Federation, Kur’yaninova V.A. ,   Stavropol State Medical University, Stavropol, Russian Federation, Dmitriev A.V. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation,   Ryazan State Medical University, Ryazan, Russian Federation, Malyavskaya S.I. ,   North State Medical University, Arkhangelsk, Russian Federation, Mal’tseva L.I. ,   Kazan State Medical Academy — branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous   Professional Education, Kazan, Russian Federation, Verisokina N.E. ,   Stavropol State Medical University, Stavropol, Russian Federation, Klimov L.Ya. ,   Stavropol State Medical University, Stavropol, Russian Federation, Vasil’eva E.N. ,   I.N. Ul’yanov Cheboksary State University, Cheboksary, Russian Federation, Krushel’nitskiy A.A. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, Makhaeva A.V. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, Zhdakaeva E.D. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, Zaplatnikov A.L. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: November 2020

This article discusses negative effects of vitamin D deficiency on low birthweight preterm and full-term newborns. Results of the studies on vitamin D provision to pregnant women and their newborn children are addressed. Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in pregnant women and newborns. It was demonstrated that inadequate antenatal provision of a fetus with vitamin D may result in congenital rickets and neonatal seizures due to hypocalcemia in newborns and also accounts for increased rates of necrotic enterocolitis, bronchopulmonary dys-plasia, and impaired growth and development as well as higher risk of lower respiratory tract infections (i.e., bronchiolitis, pneumonia) during the first year of a child’s life. In addition, it was shown that persistent vitamin D deficiency in future years may be associated with recurrent respiratory infections, allergic (e.g., atopic dermatitis, asthma, etc.), autoimmune, endocrine, and psycho-neurological disorders. Preventive and therapeutic strategies for vitamin D deficiency in low birthweight preterm and full-term newborns since neonatal period are discussed.Keywords: vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, calcidiol, low birthweight newborn, preterm newborn, full-term newborn.For citation: Zakharova I.N., Mal’tsev S.V., Zubkov V.V. et al. Vitamin D, low birthweight preterm and full-term newborns: time for a paradigm shift. Russian Journal of Woman and Child Health. 2020;3(2):142–148. DOI: 10.32364/2618-8430-2020-3-2-142-148.
Missed miscarriage and hyperprolactinemia. Is there a place for plant-derived medicines?
Authors:   D.O. Ott Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproduction, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Olina A.A.
Published: November 2020

Aim: to analyze whether hyperprolactinemia contributes to missed miscarriage and to assess the efficacy of the treatment with plant-derived dopamine agonists.Patients and Methods: 375 women with anamnestic missed miscarriage before 14 weeks of pregnancy were enrolled. Women with the first and the only missed miscarriage (n=218) were included in group 1. Women with the first and subsequent pregnancies that resulted in intrauterine fetal death (n=157) were included in group 2. The levels of prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO Abs) were measured. MRI with contrast was performed as needed. Cyclodynon® (1 tablet daily for 3 months) was prescribed for hyperprolactinemia.Results: elevated prolactin levels were revealed in 45 women (significant differences between group 1 and group 2 were demonstrated). All women with hyperprolactinemia underwent pituitary MRI with contrast. Pituitary microadenoma was identified in 16 women (group 1, n=5, 2.3%; group 2, n=11, 7.0%). In a total of 16 women, pituitary adenoma was identified for the first time. Gynecological examination has demonstrated that 20 women are infertile, i.e., 7 women in group 1 (3.2%) and 13 women in group 2 (8.3%). Elevated TSH was revealed in 23 women with missed miscarriage (6.1%), one in two woman (n=13) had hyperprolactinemia. Elevated TPO Abs were revealed in 59 women (15.7%), 17 out of 59 women (28.9%) had hyperprolactinemia, 17 out of 59 women (28.9%) had elevated THS, and 9 out of 59 women (15.3%) had hyperprolactinemia and elevated TSH.Conclusions: hyperprolactinemia was identified in every ten woman with anamnestic missed miscarriage. Significant differences between women with the only pregnancy loss and women with subsequent pregnancy loss were revealed. 35.6% of women with hyperprolactinemia were diagnosed with microadenoma. Treatment efficacy for both organic and functional hyperprolactinemia was 91.1%.Keywords: infertility, miscarriage, missed miscarriage, hyperprolactinemia, pituitary microadenoma, dopamine agonist.For citation: Olina A.A. Missed miscarriage and hyperprolactinemia. Is there a place for plant-derived medicines? Russian Journal of Woman and Child Health. 2020;3(2):64–69. DOI: 10.32364/2618-8430-2020-3-2-64-69.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN DAN BAGI HASIL TERHADAP MINAT MENABUNG NASABAH PADA TABUNGAN MARHAMAH PT BANK SUMUT KCP SYARIAH KARYA
Authors: Faqih Fitri Al
Published: November 2020

Penelituan ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas pelayanan dan bagi hasil terhadap minat menabung nasabah pada tabungan marhamah PT Bank Sumut KCP Syariah Karya. Variabel dependen dalam penelitian ini adalah minat menabung nasabah pada tabungan marhamah sedangkan variabel independen terdiri dari kualitas pelayanan dan bagi hasil. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 87 nasabah. Penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner sebagai data primer kemudian hasil datanya dianalisis menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda, dengan melakukan uji parsial (t), uji simultan (F), dan uji koefisien determinasi, dengan tingkat signifikansi sebesar 5 persen (α=0,05) yang diolah menggunakan SPSS 23. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan kualitas pelayanan dan bagi hasil berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat menabung nasabah pada tabungan marhamah yang dilihat melalui uji statistik F dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,002. Hasil uji statistik t menunjukkan bahwa kualitas pelayanan memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan dengan tingkat signifikansi sebesar 0,012 dan bagi hasil memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan dengan tingkat signifikansi sebesar 0,058.
MANAJEMEN PEMASARAN LEMBAGA AMIL ZAKAT NASIONAL (LAZNAS) STUDI KASUS : BAITUL MAAL HIDAYATULLAH (BMH) PUSAT JAKARTA
Authors: Nasrullah Nasrullah , Nawawi Kholil , Hamdani Ikhwan
Published: November 2020

Baznas menyatakan bahwa potensi zakat ada dikisaran 217 Triliun, tapi yang sampai saat ini dikelola oleh BAZNAS dan LAZNAS hanya berada dikisaran 8 Triliun. Lebarnya gap anatara potensi dan pencapaian menimbulkan pertanyaan bagaimanakah implementasi manajemen pemasaran di lembaga pengelola zakat dan apa yang menyebabkan mereka belum mampu memaksimalkan potensi yang ada. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengenal lebih jauh tentang manajemen pemasaran di lingkungan Lembaga Amil Zakat terkhusus di Baitul Maal Hidayatullah Pusat Jakarta. Penelitian menggonakan metode field research  dan table research dengan mengumpulkan data berupa wawancara dan dokumen lembaga. Hasil penelitian mendapati bahwa sebenarnya program-program yang ada di Baitul Maal Hidayatullah sudah berjalan dengan baik, tapi kurangnya kreativitas dan inovasi untuk mengemas program tersebut agar menjadi lebih menarik mengurangi minat para donatur/muzakki untuk menyalurkan lebih banyak dananya ke lembaga tersebut. Terbatasnya tenaga yang tersedia juga berperan atas tidak maksimalnya kinerja pemasaran di lembaga, beban yang terlalu berat dipikulkan pada individu yang berada dilingkup pemasaran membuat mereka tidak begitu leluasa untuk berkreatifitas lebih bebas. Ditambah lagi kurangnya penguasaan tentang ilmu pemasaran yang lebih lanjut semakin menghambat pengembangan pemasaran di Baitul Maal Hidayatullah. Baitul Maal Hidayatullah butuh merekrut lebih banyak tenaga profesional agar beban berlebih yang ditanggung para manajer dan staff pemasaran bisa berkurang dan potensi kreatifitas mereka bisa dimaksimalkan. Dan dilapangan perlu relawan tambahan untuk memberikan pendampingan agar manfaat (dana/bantuan) yang diterima bisa meningkatkan taraf hidup mereka.
MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN BERCERITA MELALUI PENERAPAN MEDIA GAMBAR SERI DI KELAS RENDAH
Authors: Karina Fasya Haifa , Sutisnawati Astri , Nurasiah Iis
Published: November 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan peningkatan keterampilan bercerita melalui penerapan media gambar seri di kelas rendah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dengan desain penelitian menggunakan model Kemmis dan Mc Taggart yang dilakukan sebanyak dua siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri dari perencanaan, pelaksanaan, tindakan dan pengamatan, serta refleksi. Partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas III SDN Pakujajar CBM Kota Sukabumi sebanyak 32 siswa, terdiri dari 15 siswa laki-laki dan 17 siswa perempuan. Teknik pengumpulan data penelitian ini menggunakan tes berupa pretest dan postest. Sedangkan teknik non tes berupa observasi, catatan lapangan dan dokumentasi.Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif deskriptif. Pada pra siklus melalui tes indikator keterampilan bercerita menunjukkan ketuntasan sebesar 16% atau 5 siswa yang tuntas dengan KKM sekolah yaitu 70, sisanya sekitar 27 orang peserta didik atau 84% tidak tuntas kemudian meningkat pada siklus I memperoleh 53% atau 17 siswa yang telah tuntas Sedangkan 47% atau 15 siswa tidak tuntas. Dan pada siklus II meningkat sebesar 87% atau 28 siswa yang telah tuntas, sedangkan 13% atau 4 siswa tidak tuntas. PTK ini menyimpulkan bahwa keterampilan bercerita siswa meningkat melalui penerapan media gambar seri.
Development of the Prescriptive Beliefs Regarding Divorce Scale: Validity and Reliability Study
Authors: SAYAN KARAHAN Ayşegül , YILDIRIM İbrahim
Published: November 2020

In this article, it was aimed to introduce the Prescriptive Beliefs Regarding Divorce Scale. It is observed that divorce rate has increased in recent years in Turkey, so it is required to work on post-divorce adjustment . Prescriptive beliefs regarding divorce is an important and significiant predictor of post-divorce adjustment. There is a gap in instruments assessing prescriptive beliefs regarding divorce. The validity and reliability studies of the scale were conducted on data obtained from 315 divorced individuals. The validity of the scale were examined by exploratory factor analysis. The reliability of the scale was tested with Cronbach-alpha coefficient and split-half method. According to the psychometric characteristics of the Prescriptive Beliefs Regarding Divorce Scale, it is concluded that Prescriptive Beliefs Regarding Divorce Scale is a valid and reliable instrument to assess prescriptive beliefs of divorced individuals. Recommendations related to the use of the Prescriptive Beliefs Regarding Divorce Scale were presented.
“大智移云”环境下会计硕士实务课堂的拓展策略研究
Authors: 权 小锋 , 李 宇涵
Published: November 2020

“大智移云”等技术飞速发展的今天，会计行业发生了许多变革和创新，而负责为会计行业培养和输送人才的高校会计硕士的课程还有待改进，特别是会计这种与实际紧密结合的学科，高校更应该注重学生的实务能力的培养。本文着重分析论证了会计行业受到“大智移云”发展的冲击，高校会计硕士培养计划的不足，并从实务课堂角度出发的拓展策略，以期能够给高校会计硕士的课程改革提供一些思路。
基于关注心理契约维护问题探讨高校青年教师的职业倦怠的解决方案
Authors: 党 亚男 , 韦 旭豪
Published: November 2020

“心理契约”是美国著名管理心理学家施恩教授提出的名词。他认为，心理契约是“员工将有所奉献与组织欲望有所获取之间，以及组织将针对员工期望收获而有所提供的一种配合”。通俗易懂的说，即组织能否有效满足员工的心理期待。它虽然不是一种正式的契约，但它却同样是影响员工行为的重要因素，与正式契约相比有着不可替代的作用。
现代远程教育学习中心学习支持服务提升研究
Authors: 赵 悦
Published: November 2020

随着人们受教育思维的转变，在现代教育蓬勃发展的背景下，远程教育就成为了很多学生提高自己专业知识、优化自己专业技能的不二之选。与此同时，人们对远程教育的需求，也为我国职业学校的发展提供了生机，那么作为现代职业院校究竟该如何做好远程教育学习的支撑和服务呢？本文将针对这一问题进行阐述，希望能将现代远程教育学习中心、学习支持服务等内容更清晰的呈现在人们面前，并为其发展贡献出自己的一份力量。
幼儿园传统曲艺活动开展现状的调查报告
Authors: 王 春龙
Published: November 2020

传统曲艺是我国传统文化的有机组成部分，作为文化自信的培养内容之一可以选择适当的形式与方法在幼儿园教育中进行，而且对幼儿语言、艺术、审美等方面都具有独特的作用。但是很多幼儿园教师对此态度不一，因此传统曲艺在幼儿园很少见到，为了全面了解幼儿教师对传统曲艺在幼儿园开展的态度和现状，本文对以黑龙江省为主也包括多个省份的幼儿园教师开展了此方面的调查，通过分析从中发现了一些问题，结合《3-6岁儿童学习与发展指南》的要求，为幼儿园传统曲艺活动开展以及师资培养给出一些建议。
湖南教育70年发展衍生的现实问题初探
Authors: 彭 凤萍
Published: November 2020

新中国成立70年来，湖南教育发生了根本性变革，取得了伟大成就，无论教育体系体制还是各级各类教育发展都实现了历史性跨越。但也衍生了教育体系结构和层次有待完善、基础教育质量和均衡差距明显、职业教育专业与市场衔接不紧、高等教育创新和创业力度不够、民办教育发展和保障尚欠规范等问题，这些均应引起足够重视，采取强力措施解决，以期实现新时代湖南教育更好更快发展。
大学生心理健康教育实效性评估量表初步编制及信效度检验
Authors: 汪 义贵
Published: November 2020

编制一份适合大学生心理健康教育实效性评估的量表。方法：在文献分析和专家评定的基础上编制项目，对669名大学生进行施测，所获数据进行因素分析形成最终量表，并对量表的信效度进行检验。结果：①大学生心理健康教育实效性评估量表由24个项目组成，包括“组织管理”、“环境设施建设”、“心理健康教育工作者”、“学生群体”四个维度；②量表具有较好的内容效度、结构效度以及内部一致性信度。结论：该量表具有较好的心理测量学特征，可以用于有关的研究和实践中。
室内效果图表现技法课程的教学探索与思考
Authors: 彭 国齐
Published: November 2020

室内效果图表现是环境艺术设计专业较重要的基本技能，对环艺学生而言，效果图反映了学生的理论知识、设计理念和实践技能,学生不仅仅要掌握效果表现的手法的知识原理,还要掌握技能应用。从当前效果图的教学状况来看,教学方式、理念、设备等方面,还存在着很多问题。所以,本文就3D效果图的课程教学进行思考和探索,分析教学过程中存在的问题, 探讨有效的课程教学的方法。
GÜMRÜK KANUNU’NDA İDARİ İTİRAZ YOLU
Authors: ARMAĞAN Aylin , SEYHAN Serkan
Published: November 2020

Gümrük Kanunu’nun İtirazlar başlıklı bölümünde yer alan 242. maddesinde gümrük vergi ve cezaları ile idari kararlara karşı başvurulabilecek itiraz yolu düzenlenmiştir. Gümrük Kanunu’nda yer alan idari itiraz gerek yüksek mahkeme içtihatları ve idare uygulamasında gerekse bu konuda yapılan akademik çalışmalarda ekseriyetle zorunlu idari başvuru yolu olarak kabul edilmektedir. Anılan hüküm ve hükme ilişkin ikincil mevzuat incelendiğinde, bu uygulamanın hem idari yargılama hukukunun temel ilkeleriyle hem de temel hak ve özgürlüklerle çeliştiği noktalar olduğu anlaşılmaktadır. Zira bu idari başvuru yolu, vergi mükellefinin mahkemeye erişim hakkını doğrudan etkilemektedir. Ayrıca uzayan idari ve yargısal süreçten dolayı kaynaklanabilecek gecikme faizi nedeniyle mükelleflerin mülkiyet hakkı da dolaylı olarak etkilemektedir.

Bu çalışma neticesinde var olan hükmün idare ve yargı organları tarafından yanlış değerlendirildiği sonucuna ulaşılmaktadır. Zira Gümrük Kanunu’ndaki düzenleme açıkça ihtiyari bir başvuru yolu çizerken bu yol zorunlu olarak kabul edilmektedir. Daha sonra hükme ilişkin ikincil mevzuattaki düzenlemelerin kaynağı olarak İdari Yargılama Usulü Kanunu’nun (İYUK) 10. maddesine yapılan gönderme kanımızca hatalıdır. Zira İYUK m. 10, idarenin bir işlem tahsis etmediği durumlar için var olan bir düzenlemedir. Oysa Gümrük Kanunu’nda yer alan idari itiraz ancak gümrük idaresince yapılan bir idari işleme karşı yapılabilmektedir. Bu tespitler ışığında son olarak bireylerin temel hak ve özgürlüklerinin ihlal edilebileceğinin altı çizilmektedir. Zira idari itirazın sürüncemede bırakılması bireylerin var olan hukuki uyuşmazlığı yargı yoluna götürmesine engel olarak mahkemeye erişim hakkını engellemektedir.
The Influence of Successfully Completed Triage Courses and Work Experience of Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians on Their Perception of Patient Disposition
Authors: Mozafari Javad , Afzalimoghaddam Mohammad , Talebian Mohammad Taghi , Bahreini Maryam , Mohammadnejad Esmaeil
Published: November 2020

Introduction

This study assessed the impact of various one-day workshops and the work experience of advanced emergency medical technicians (AEMTs) on their prediction of patient disposition.

Methods

We conducted a prospective study on 267 patient transport missions to the emergency department. During the study, convenience sampling was used in all the clinical shifts of the lead author. The AEMTs completed the questionnaires, which comprised of the number of successfully completed workshops; other training courses; work experience and their perception of the patient's disposition. The latter was compared to the ultimate disposition of patients determined by emergency medicine specialists.

Results

The respective figures for sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value were 86%, 80%, 33% and 66% on predicting patient disposition for AEMTs who passed fewer workshops; and 79%, 76%, 34% and 96% for the participants with less than 4 years’ work experience. The Kappa coefficient for the agreement between AEMTs’ prediction and ultimate patient disposition was 0.387.

Conclusion

The number of triage courses was not positively effective in the prediction of patient disposition by AEMTs; the number of years of work experience did not make a difference either. The AEMTs were fair in their prediction of patient disposition in comparison with the emergency medicine specialists.
Cancellation Standard of Agreements Based on the Doctrine of Undue Influence in Court Verdicts
Authors: Budhiawan A. , Kamello T. , Sirait N. N. , Purba H.
Published: November 2020

The doctrine of undue influnce has now become one of the new grounds of will defect to cancel the agreement or contract in the court’s practices. Undue influence as a condition of will defect is not set out in the Civil Code. This study discusses the cancellation standard of the agreement due to a defect of will be based on the doctrine of undue influence in the court judgments. The research method is a normative juridical through several approaches: doctrinal approach and theoretical approach that are associated with secondary data in the form of statutory provisions, and court verdicts relating to the legal problems. The results of the study found that the court verdicts to cancel the agreement based on the doctrine of undue influnce is occurs due to two main factors: the economic excellence factor and the psychiatric excellence factor. Several elements used to see the event are (1) the existence of a special circumstance, (2) a real thing, (3) abuse of circumstance, and (4) causal relationship. It can be concluded that undue influence doctrine is contrary to the principle of justice, the principle of freedom of contract, the principle of consensus, the principle of good faith, as well as the principles of decency and habit. It’s recommended to form a legal norm in the Civil Code. The doctrine of undue influence should also be specified to limited circumstances of pre-contract, after execution of the contract, or because of a real loss for either the involved parties.
Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of Missing Dentition Using Multi Unit Precision Attachment Hybrid Overdentures–Clinical Report of Two Patients
Authors: Hariharan Ramakrishnan
Published: November 2020

Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with terminal dentition is very challenging. Any conservative treatment that can delay or eliminate future prosthodontic problems should be considered. Complete and partially edentulous patients are generally unsatisfied due to the inherent instability of dentures during functional and parafunctional movements which results due to the lack of adequate supporting hard and soft tissues. Inspite of rapid development and good success rate in the field of implantology, preservation of remaining natural teeth or roots is more desirable which supports Devan’s dictum. Overdenture is a complete or partial denture prosthesis supported partly by soft tissues and partly by retained natural teeth or its roots or implants. Overdenture increases the retention, stability and support, improves the masticatory efficiency, preserves the alveolar bone and muscular patterns and preserves sensory receptors within the periodontal ligament which increases manipulative skills in handling the denture. Retention and stability of overdentures can be improved by attachments or magnets. Fixed partial denture is not an option when there is no distal abutment. The solution of such a critical situation is to give combined or hybrid prosthesis. A combined prosthesis carries the advantage of fixed removable prostheses without surgical intervention, where an acrylic prosthesis is retained with an extra coronal attachment to tooth. This paper presents a twin patient report of rehabilitation of a mandibular and maxillary terminal dentition with a combined prostheses of acrylic retained by extra coronal precision attachment system (Rhein 83, Italy)
MICROPROCESSOR VALVE CONTROL UNIT FOR SEMI-PREPARATIVE CHROMATOGRAPH
Authors: Zenkov Pavel A. , Perelroyzen Mikhail P. , Volkov Nikolay N.
Published: November 2020

Software has been developed for the microprocessor unit of the valve control board of a semi-preparative chromatograph. A model for constructing an elution gradient using the solenoid valves CTV-31-32U-4 and MTV-3-1 / 4UFH-3 with two channels and three ports for connection (one common input and two output) was developed and implemented.
PROBLEMS OF LEGAL REGULATION OF CONTRACTS ON CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION OBJECTS
Authors: Ivanenko Polina E. , Stegnienko Elena S.
Published: November 2020

The article analyzes the system of legal regulation of contracts on capital construction objects. A number of problems in the law enforcement practice of concluding contracts on real estate objects were identified. Measures to improve the mechanisms for compliance with the forms of real estate contracts are suggested.
Tailored Interventions to Improve Medication Adherence for Cardiovascular Diseases
Authors: Xu Hai-Yan , Yu Yong-Ju , Zhang Qian-Hui , Hu Hou-Yuan , Li Min
Published: November 2020

Over the past half-century, medical research on cardiovascular disease (CVD) has achieved a great deal; however, medication adherence is unsatisfactory. Nearly 50% of patients do not follow prescriptions when taking medications, which limits the ability to maximize their therapeutic effects and results in adverse clinical outcomes and high healthcare costs. Furthermore, the effects of medication adherence interventions are disappointing, and tailored interventions have been proposed as an appropriate way to improve medication adherence. To rethink and reconstruct methods of improving medication adherence for CVD, the literature on tailored interventions for medication adherence focusing on CVD within the last 5 years is retrieved and reviewed. Focusing on identifying nonadherent patients, detecting barriers to medication adherence, delivering clinical interventions, and constructing theories, this article reviews the present state of tailored interventions for medication adherence in CVD and also rethinks the present difficulties and suggests avenues for future development.
Network Pharmacology-Based Strategy for the Investigation of the Anti-Obesity Effects of an Ethanolic Extract of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim
Authors: Wang Ying , Yang Song Hong , Zhong Keying , Jiang Ting , Zhang Mi , Kwan Hiu Yee , Su Tao
Published: November 2020

Network pharmacology is considered as the next paradigm in drug discovery. In an era when obesity has become global epidemic, network pharmacology becomes an ideal tool to discover novel herbal-based therapeutics with effective anti-obesity effects. Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim (ZBM) is a medicinal herb. The mature pericarp of ZBM is used for disease treatments and as spice for cooking. Here, we used the network pharmacology approach to investigate whether ZBM possesses anti-obesity effects and reveal the underlying mechanism of action. We first built up drug–ingredient–gene symbol–disease network and protein–protein interaction network of the ZBM-related obesity targets, followed by Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analyses. The results highlight apoptosis as a promising signaling pathway that mediates the anti-obesity effects of ZBM. Molecular docking also reveals quercetin, a compound in ZBM has the highest degree of connections in the compound-target network and has direct bindings with the apoptotic markers. Furthermore, the apoptotic effects of ZBM are further validated in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and in the high-fat diet–induced obesity mouse model. These findings not only suggest ZBM can be developed as potential anti-obesity therapeutics but also demonstrate the application of network pharmacology for the discovery of herbal-based therapeutics for disease treatments.
What Kind of Intervention Is Effective for Improving Subjective Well-Being Among Workers? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Authors: Sakuraya Asuka , Imamura Kotaro , Watanabe Kazuhiro , Asai Yumi , Ando Emiko , Eguchi Hisashi , Nishida Norimitsu , Kobayashi Yuka , Arima Hideaki , Iwanaga Mai , Otsuka Yasumasa , Sasaki Natsu , Inoue Akiomi , Inoue Reiko , Tsuno Kanami , Hino Ayako , Shimazu Akihito , Tsutsumi Akizumi , Kawakami Norito
Published: November 2020

Objectives: This study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to improve subjective well-being (SWB), including evaluative, hedonic, and eudemonic well-being, and the mental component of quality of life (QOL) of working population.

Methods: A literature search was conducted, using PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and PsycARTICLES. Eligible studies included those that were RCTs of any intervention, conducted among healthy workers, measured SWB as a primary outcome, and original articles in English. Study characteristics, intervention, outcomes, and results on SWB outcomes were extracted by the investigators independently. After a brief narrative summarizing and classifying the contents of the interventions, the included outcomes were categorized into each aspect of SWB (evaluative, hedonic, and eudemonic well-being, and the mental component of QOL). Finally, the characteristics of the effective interventions for increasing each aspect were summarized, and the pooled effect of interventions on SWB was investigated by a meta-analysis. Publication bias was investigated by drawing a funnel plot and conducting Egger's test.

Results: From the 5,450 articles found, 39 met the inclusion criteria for the systematic review. The interventions included in this review were classified into six categories (physical activity, ergonomics, psychological, environmental, multicomponent intervention, and others). The meta-analysis from 31 studies showed that the pooled effect of included interventions on SWB was significantly positive (standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.51; standard error (SE) = 0.10). A funnel plot showed there were extremely large or small SMDs, and Egger's test was significant. Thus, we conducted sensitivity analysis, excluding these extreme SMDs, and confirmed that the estimated pooled effect was also significantly positive. Subgroup analyses for separate types of interventions showed the effects of psychological interventions (e.g., mindfulness, cognitive behavioral based approach, and other psychological interventions) were also significantly positive.

Conclusion: The current study revealed the effectiveness of interventions for increasing SWB. Specifically, psychological interventions (e.g., mindfulness, cognitive behavioral based approach, and other psychological interventions) may be useful for improving SWB.
Secondary Functions of Arginine and Sulfur Amino Acids in Poultry Health: Review
Authors: Castro Fernanda Lima de Souza , Kim Woo K.
Published: November 2020

Amino acids such as arginine, methionine, and cysteine are the precursors of essential molecules that regulate growth and health, being classified as functional amino acids. This review describes the metabolism of arginine and the sulfur amino acids and how they modulate, directly or indirectly, different tissues. Emphasis is placed on their effects in supporting health during challenging conditions, such as heat stress and Eimeria infection. The use of arginine has been shown to reduce abdominal fat pad in ducks and increase lean tissue and bone mineral density in broilers. Additionally, the sulfur amino acids have been shown to improve bone development and are beneficial during heat stress. The use of L-methionine increased the cortical and trabecular bone mineral densities, in laying hens. Moreover, the dietary inclusion of these amino acids could reduce the damage caused by Eimeria spp. infection by regulating the antioxidant system and cell repair. Understanding how these amino acids can mitigate stressful conditions may provide us novel insights of their use as nutritional strategies to modulate the health status of chickens.
Individual Cerebral Blood Flow Responses to Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation at Various Intensities
Authors: Workman Craig D. , Fietsam Alexandra C. , Ponto Laura L. Boles , Kamholz John , Rudroff Thorsten
Published: November 2020

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been shown to alter cortical excitability. However, it is increasingly accepted that tDCS has high inter- and intra-subject response variability, which currently limits broad application and has prompted some to doubt if the current can reach the brain. This study reports individual cerebral blood flow responses in people with multiple sclerosis and neurologically healthy subjects that experienced 5 min of anodal tDCS at 1 mA, 2 mA, 3 mA, and 4 mA over either the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) or the primary motor cortex (M1). The most notable results indicated anticipated changes in regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) in two regions of one DLPFC subject (2 mA condition), and expected changes in one M1 subject in the 2 mA and 4 mA conditions and in another M1 subject in the 2 mA condition. There were also changes contrary to the expected direction in one DLPFC subject and in two M1 subjects. These data suggest the effects of tDCS might be site-specific and highlight the high variability and individualized responses increasingly reported in tDCS literature. Future studies should use longer stimulation durations and image at various time points after stimulation cessation when exploring the effects of tDCS on cerebral blood flow (CBF).