bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Suitability of the Weber-Gut risk assessment methodology used in Central Europe for determining invasive woody plant species in Estonian historical parks
Authors: Nutt Nele , Kubjas Ardo
Published: October 2020

The main objective of this research was to assess the suitability of the risk assessment methodology developed by Weber & Gut for Central Europe in order to determine the invasive species in the dendroflora of this region's historical parks. In order to do so a region was chosen where the number of old parks is high (Estonia) and then the following characteristics were studied: 1) the distribution of invasive species; 2) the viability of invasive species. Research results showed that the risk assessment for Central Europe developed by Weber & Gut is not suitable for determining invasive tree and shrub species in the historical parks of Estonia. The research viewed 18 species (classified as a high-risk category) and only half of them had characteristics inherent to invasive behaviour (produces reproductive offspring, often in very large numbers, at a considerable distance from parent plants, and thus has the potential to spread over a considerable area). Even in a small territory (45,339 km2), the regional differences in the occurrence of invasive species were substantial. No independent mass reproduction of most of the invasive species was detected during the use of the Weber-Gut risk assessment system. This research showed that the dangers of invasive species cannot be assessed based on one methodology, but each species should be assessed according to their habitat and specifics of the species.
Ozolinši tüvemoodustaja matemaatiline analüüs ja modifitseerimise võimalused Hiiumaa männikute näitel
Authors: Padari Allar
Published: October 2020

This paper discloses algorithms for calculating the volume and lateral area of a stem or part of the stem (assortment) using the integral of the Ozolinš’ stem taper curve. An algorithm was also developed to change the taper curve constants in case another diameter was measured higher than the breast height. The experiment was performed with 580 Scots pines (Pinus Sylvestris L.) measured in Hiiumaa, which included height, diameter at breast height and diameter from the root collar at a height of 5 m. The volumes of tree stem and assortments were estimated with both – the original and corrected (with the measured additional diameter) Ozolinš’ taper curve. Using the original Ozolinš’ taper curve, the stem volume of pines in Hiiumaa is estimated at 4% higher according to the analysis results of 580 measured trees. In the case of Hiiumaa Scots pines (Pinus Sylvestris L.), it is recommended to use 119.717, −289.805 and 1152.016 as the values of the coefficients a0, a1 and a2, respectively, of the Ozolinš’ taper curve equation. In conclusion, for a more accurate assessment of the forest reserve, it is recommended to measure one additional diameter at 5 to 8 m above the root collar on some or all trees.
Ectoparasites Ctenocephalides (Siphonaptera, Pulicidae) in the Composition of Mixed Infestations in Domestic Dogs from Poltava, Ukraine
Authors: Yevstafieva V. , Horb K. , Melnychuk V. , Bakhur T. , Feshchenko D.
Published: October 2020

One of the most common ectoparasites on domestic carnivores are fleas from the genus Ctenocephalides. This group of blood sucking insects are one of the most important in medical and veterinary terms, as they can serve as carriers of dangerous infectious and may cause other invasive diseases. Research studies have established a variety of fleas and other contagions parasitizing domestic dogs in Poltava, Ukraine. Certain peculiarities of these ectoparasitic studies, as a part of mixed infestations of dogs, have recently been determined. The results of the studies have shown that the species composition of the fleas was represented by two main species. The dominant species was Ct. felis, and their prevalence was 36.05 %. Another species (Ct. canis) was diagnosed less often and had a prevalence of 27.94 %. It was found that in 31.18 % of the dogs, the blood-sucking insects were mostly parasitizing in the form of an associations with: nematoda (Toxocara canis, Trichuris vulpis, Uncinaria stenocephala), Cestoda (Dipylidium caninum), protozoa (Cystoisospora canis), and another ectoparasite (Trichodectes canis). Overall, 33 types of mixed infestations were detected. Moreover, the number of different parasitic species in each dog ranged from one to seven. Fleas of the genus Ctenocephalides (in the composition of two species of parasites) were registered the most often (14.60 %). The infestation of dogs with other forms of mixed infestations was 0.69—8.01 %. The most frequent co-members for Ct. felis were Cestoda [D. caninum (13.47 %)], for Ct. canis—Cestoda [D. caninum (11.23 %)] and Nematoda [T. vulpis (8.29 %)].
Epidemiological and Comparative Diagnostic Study of Anaplasma Spp. Infection in Goats from North-Eastern Algeria
Authors: Reghaissia N. , Dahmane A. , Boularias G. , Ghalmi F. , Azzag N.
Published: October 2020

Anaplasmosis is an infectious disease affecting goats and other ruminants. Our goal was to estimate the prevalence of Anaplasma spp. infections, and to identify different tick species in goa ts along with their associated risk factors. The epidemiology of Anaplasma spp. (A. ovis/A. marginale) was investigated from April to September 2016 in dairy goats from three different agro-ecological areas in the northeast region of Algeria (Guelma and El-Taref). We tested 182 goat sera using a MSP5 competitive ELISA (cELISA) test for IgG antibody screening, and by microscopic examination using the Giemsa (May-Greunwald-Giemsa) stain of 128 blood smears to detect intraerythrocytic inclusions bodies. The results demonstrated a total infection rate of 78.02 % and 42.18 % using cELISA and MGG, respectively. Only two species of ticks collected were identified, i. e. Rhipicephalus sanguineus (85.39 %) and Rhipicephalus bursa (14.60 %). Our study revealed that factors, such as the season, the type of farming, the hygienic status and the climatic conditions of the studied areas were found to be significantly associated with the tick infestation of goats (P < 0.05). The Anaplasma spp. infection prevalence was found to be highly dependent on the climatic conditions, the season (P < 0.05) and most closely related to the type of breeding and herd management (P = 0.000).

The evaluation of the Giemsa technique showed specificity and sensitivity of 60.71 % and 45.16 % respectively. Calculating the concordance between the two techniques revealed Cohen’s Kappa value of 0.038 in the range 0.21—0.40, which corresponded to a very low agreement. The McNemar test results showed that both tests gave significantly different results (P < 0.05). This work provides evidence for Anaplasma spp. in goats from north-eastern Algeria.
Approaching the Variety of Lived Experiences: On the Psychological Motives in Leopold Blaustein’s Method
Authors: Płotka Witold
Published: October 2020

The article explores psychological motives in Leopold Blaustein’s philosophy. Blaustein was educated in Lvov, Freiburg im Breisgau and Berlin. In his original explorations, he attempted to connect a phenomenological perspective with descriptive psychology. As trained by Twardowski, he took over some motives of understanding the method of philosophy (psychology), its objectives and aims. The author situates Blaustein also in a dialogue with Stumpf and next to the context of Dilthey’s humanistic psychology is examined. Finally, the article explores the influences of Gestalt psychology on Blaustein. The ultimate thesis of the article is that Blaustein’s method can be grasped as a phenomenologically oriented descriptive psychology.
Determinants of inward FDI in Ukraine: Does political stability matter?
Authors: Cieślik Andrzej , Gurshev Oleg
Published: October 2020

The main goal of this article is to study the determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ukraine from 2013 to 2017 that includes the years of armed conflict. We adopt the Knowledge-Capital model as our analytical framework and extend it to include the effects that account for political stability and political regime. The research hypotheses obtained from this framework are verified using the Pseudo-Poisson Maximum Likelihood estimation technique and the bilateral panel data on direct investment stocks from 140 partner countries. Our empirical findings show that access to Ukraine's cheap labor force is the primary reason for inward FDI. Moreover, we find no direct relationship between the political events in Ukraine and the investment stock dynamics as the estimated parameters on the indices of democracy, autocracy, polity, and political stability show no statistical significance.
Not everyone is engaged: an innovative approach to measure engagement levels on the labor market
Authors: Chartouni Carole , Holzmann Robert , Paez Gustavo N.
Published: October 2020

In this paper, we analyze the Individuals’ level of engagement on the labor market and the engagement heterogeneity across individuals in matters of labor market outcomes and the effectiveness of policy interventions. Emerging economies with highly segmented and distorted labor markets typically exhibit strong heterogeneity in labor market engagement. This paper develops an innovative index that measures individuals’ labor market engagement across three dimensions (preferences, intensity, and barriers) and across three labor market categories (employed, unemployed, and out-of-labor force) based on a recent special labor market survey in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Clustering individuals with similar engagement levels permit more effective targeting of labor market interventions. Findings confirm the strong heterogeneity of labor market engagement in the KSA and the index’s usefulness in the construction of differentiated policies across these clusters.
Notes on reflection and refraction of evanescent plane waves on the boundary between gainy/lossy media
Authors: Červeňová Jozefa , Dosoudil Rastislav , Franek Jaroslav , Šumichrast L’ubomír
Published: October 2020

Reflection and transmission (refraction) of a homogeneous plane wave at the planar boundary of two dielectric media is a well known phenomenon commonly treated in nearly all standard textbooks. Here the analysis of reflection and refraction of evanescent plane waves on the planar boundary between various combinations of lossy, gainy and lossless media is performed. It is shown that by the appropriate choice of the profile of evanescence various effects can take place.
Robust decentralized switched controller design for linear continuous-time systems
Authors: Veselý Vojtech
Published: October 2020

The paper is devoted to obtain original equivalent subsystem method to design of decentralized controller for linear large scale systems. On the theoretical example a new robust decentralized PID switched controller design procedure is obtained for linear time-varying (gain scheduled plant model) uncertain complex system with decentralized output and input structure. Controller design procedure to decentralized controller design performs on the subsystem level. The designed decentralized switched controller ensures the robust stability of closed-loop complex polytopic system with performance H
2 quadratic cost function (QSR). The proposed practical examples with ideal or non-ideal switch of switching parameters show the effectiveness of equivalent subsystem approach.
Possibilities of Brand Promotion Through Lifestyle Mobile Sports Applications
Authors: Jasiulewicz Anna , Waśkowski Zygmunt
Published: October 2020

The objective of the article was to present the authors’ conceptual model of using lifestyle sports applications. Proposed model provides classification of lifestyle sports mobile applications types used by companies for brand promotion purposes and identification of ways in which companies can reach users through applications. The recognition of benefits that applications can provide to the enterprises and possible benefits associated with the presence of brands in the application for its user was also provided in the conceptual model. The second objective was to study the opinions of runners about the presence of brands in sports mobile applications on the basis of own quantitative research (n = 2434 questionnaires). The research results indicate that presence of commercial brands in the app is treated by their users as too invasive, therefore this communication tool should be used with moderate intensity. In spite of the fact that majority of sports applications users are reluctant to see brands in their apps, a significant proportion of them participate in the activities and challenges proposed by companies. According to the authors, lifestyle mobile applications could be promising marketing space for vendors, especially regarding the growing market of sports mobile apps users. However, companies should use more personalized, innovative and socially responsible approach to application users. Although the article uses the results of empirical research, it should be treated primarily as a signalling of a new research problem, which is the new brand communication channel with consumers. Thus, it is descriptive rather than exploratory.
Google Ads Campaigns in Promotional Activities of Theaters
Authors: Szymański Grzegorz
Published: October 2020

Although the pace of life is very high today, young people spend free time among applications and electronic devices, but theatrical performances are relatively popular nonetheless. Theaters to appeal to young people should use online tools as a basic form of advertising. One of the most popular forms of e-marketing is the search engine SEM. The research question was formulated in the form: do the theaters advertise in paid search results PPC? To answer this question, we analyzed the search results on Google, including AdWords ads, among Polish theaters for popular keywords. By analyzing the results obtained, it can be said that definitely theaters do not use PPC as an advertising tool. Among the popular keywords only 5 theaters were identified using this form, which represents less than 3% of all the theaters in Poland. The reasons for low popularity are the high costs and the lack of advertising due to the relatively large number of contemporary theater customers.
How is Expert Knowledge Diffused in International Politics and What Makes It Actionable? Epistemic Infrastructure: a new Framework for Analysis
Authors: Waisová Šárka
Published: October 2020

The central focus of this article has been expert knowledge diffusion in international politics, particularly questions such as “how does expert knowledge move from its origin position to international politics and begin to influence it?”, “what decides that specific expert knowledge will diffuse within international politics and be actionable, and another expert knowledge will not?”, and “how do we research expert knowledge diffusion in international politics?”. Here an interdisciplinary study is presented and suggests an innovative approach to how to study expert knowledge diffusion in international politics: 1. The concept of epistemic infrastructure, where epistemic infrastructure is understood as the spatio-temporal hybrid entity with the agency which makes expert knowledge diffusion in international politics possible and which essentially structures this environment; and 2. Epistemic infrastructure as the framework for analysis, which offers a way to research the connections between science, technology, politics and society in the processes of expert knowledge diffusion in international politics.
The scope of expected nursing advice in primary health care from the patients’ perspective: a qualitative study
Authors: Taranta Ewa , Marcinowicz Ludmiła , Terlikowski Sławomir
Published: October 2020

Introduction. Nurses’ entitlement to write prescriptions and to provide nursing advice in primary health care can improve the quality of these services. In the process of ensuring the quality of healthcare, the desirable element of its assessment is the patient’s perspective, taking into account his expectations.

Aim. Determining the scope of expected nursing advice and learning the opinions of patients regarding the writing of prescriptions by family nurses.

Material and methods. A qualitative study was conducted using a semi-structured interview with 37 patients under the care of eight primary health care outpatient clinics from the Podlaskie Voivodeship.

Results. The scope of advice expected from a family nurse concerns: dealing with a health problem, lifestyle and prevention, the scope of family nurse care and the operation of the healthcare system. Writing prescriptions by family nurses can improve the functioning of primary health care.

Conclusions. Nursing advice perceived by patients is in line with the competences of the family nurse. Opinions on the entitlement of the family nurse to write prescriptions and prescribing medicines vary.
Pandemic with COVID-19 and Families with Children with Chronic Respiratory Diseases
Authors: Zorcec Tatjana , Jakovska Tatjana , Micevska Vesna , Boskovska Katerina , Cholakovska Valentina Cvejoska
Published: October 2020

COVID-19 pandemic has provoked a huge change in daily functioning in millions of people worldwide. The epidemiological measures in prevention of possible infection have increased the possible risks on the mental and physical health.

We have conducted a survey in order to investigate the needs and challenges of families with children with chronic respiratory diseases. In this order, we have created a questionnaire with general information about the family, general information about the child with chronic respiratory disease, overall physical and mental health before and during the pandemic, needs and mental health condition of the parents/caregivers.

This survey showed that this group of families of children with respiratory disorders have suffered financially in significant way and has changed the way they perform professional and educational patterns due to the pandemic. Most of the children were stable in their physical health, but their mental health has deteriorated. This is probably due to the regular contact with the medical staff, but not with the mental health professionals. This group of children has a significant reduction in their physical activity and increase the hours in front of TV screens. The further effect on the physical and mental health is to be investigated.
The Impact of Toxic Leadership in Theater of Operations – Afghanistan
Authors: Ene Cristian , Baboș Alexandru , Bucurenciu Marius
Published: October 2020

The toxic leadership point out damaging attitudes and behaviours which can affect leaders’ personal traits resulting severe damage to the organization and its subordinates. Given the multinational environment from a theatre of operations, what might be toxic for the military in one country might be accepted in another one, taking into consideration the discrepancies between cultures. No matter their cultural background or their national particularities, the toxic leaders reduce the effectiveness of the organization and of it’s operations. This article wants to highlight, from an analytical approach, the existing types of toxic leaders and their impact to the military organization in Afghanistan theatre of operations.
The Chinese Dream – A Dream or Reality!?
Authors: Gabor Gabriel , Neag Mihai-Marcel
Published: October 2020

This article is written to highlight the ways in which China engages in the competition to conquer world supremacy. China is regularly hailed as a potential new superpower. There are views on rapid economic progress, increasing military power, a very large population and increasing its international influence, as signs that it will play an important role in the world in the 21st century. However, other opinions warn that economic chimeras and demographic imbalances could slow or even stop China’s economic growth. The Chinese dream is a concept that has been promoted by the Chinese president Xi Jinping since late 2012 within the Chinese society to describe a set of personal and national paragons for the future of China. It is currently widely used by journalists, governmental officials, and activists to describe the individual’s role in the Chinese society, as well as the Chinese nation’s goals for the future.
Breast size and dose to cardiac substructures in adjuvant three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy compared to tangential intensity modulated radiotherapy
Authors: Ratosa Ivica , Jenko Aljasa , Sljivic Zeljko , Pirnat Maja , Oblak Irena
Published: October 2020

Background

The aim of the study was to quantify planned doses to the heart and specific cardiac substructures in free-breathing adjuvant three-dimensional radiation therapy (3D-CRT) and tangential intensity modulated radiotherapy (t-IMRT) for left-sided node-negative breast cancer, and to assess the differences in planned doses to organs at risk according to patients’ individual anatomy, including breast volume.

Patients and methods

In the study, the whole heart and cardiac substructures were delineated for 60 patients using cardiac atlas. For each patient, 3D-CRT and t-IMRT plans were generated. The prescribed dose was 42.72 Gy in 16 fractions. Patients were divided into groups with small, medium, and large clinical target volume (CTV). Calculated dose distributions were compared amongst the two techniques and the three different groups of CTV.

Results

Mean absorbed dose to the whole heart (MWHD) (1.9 vs. 2.1 Gy, P < 0.005), left anterior descending coronary artery mean dose (8.2 vs. 8.4 Gy, P < 0.005) and left ventricle (LV) mean dose (3.0 vs. 3.2, P < 0.005) were all significantly lower with 3D-CRT technique compared to t-IMRT. Apical (8.5 vs. 9.0, P < 0.005) and anterior LV walls (5.0 vs. 5.4 Gy, P < 0.005) received the highest mean dose (Dmean). MWHD and LV-Dmean increased with increasing CTV size regardless of the technique. Low MWHD values (< 2.5 Gy) were achieved in 44 (73.3%) and 41 (68.3%) patients for 3D-CRT and t-IMRT techniques, correspondingly.

Conclusions

Our study confirms a considerable range of the planned doses within the heart for adjuvant 3D-CRT or t-IMRT in node-negative breast cancer. We observed differences in heart dosimetric metrics between the three groups of CTV size, regardless of the radiotherapy planning technique.
Risk Reduction of a Terrorist Attack on a Critical Infrastructure Facility of LGOM Based on the Example of the Żelazny Most Tailings Storage Facility (OUOW Żelazny Most)
Authors: Bac-Bronowicz Joanna , Kowalczyk Piotr , Bartlewska-Urban Monika
Published: October 2020

This paper identifies the threats and risks of a terrorist attack on a critical infrastructure facility based on the example of Żelazny Most Tailings Storage Facility (OUOW). The threat analysis primarily took into account the threats of deliberate human actions. Identification of potential threats concerning the infrastructure surrounding the facility was conducted based on information that is readily available on the Internet. The reasons why it may be a potential target were also justified. Numerical calculations of the stress–deformation scale of the initial state of the reservoir, based on the Biot model with the Kelvin–Voight rheological skeleton, were presented as a starting point for in-depth research on the scale of threats and risks to the reservoir. The presented numerical model can be a starting point for calculating the stability of a reservoir subjected to explosives. The facility constitutes a major element of Lubińsko-Głogowski Okręg Miedziowy (Lubin-Głogów Copper District). OUOW Żelazny Most is the biggest such facility in Europe and is utilized to collect tailing waist. When expanded in its southern quarter, the facility will be the biggest in the world.
Theory-Inspired Rather than Theory-Based Criticism: Towards a Semeiocritical Method for the Interpretation of Literature
Authors: Besbes Khaled
Published: October 2020

The present article is written almost a decade and a half after the reticent announcement of the death of literary theory by a number of scholars around the world. But during all these years, the humanities have not managed to drive Theory out of the seminar rooms of English departments, nor have the anti-theory proponents managed to remove it from the syllabi of English studies or even from the shelves of specialized libraries. After all these years, English studies academicians find themselves still doing Theory: holding conferences on how to conduct literary studies, organizing debates on how to launch new approaches that could possibly replace critical theories, and encouraging research into less-theorized methods of literary interpretation that could respond to the ineluctable need for a method in studying literature. For good or ill, whether we admit it or not, the echoes of literary theories continue to linger behind the scenes of all debates about literature and literary studies. The question is therefore not how to bring those echoes to silence, but rather how to find a way out of the post-theory deadlock by proposing what I have chosen to name the semeiocritical method as a theory-inspired, rather than theory-based approach to literature. The present article seeks to answer two questions: (1) how can we benefit from the lessons of literary theory without systematically doing theory or being methodically loyal to theories? and (2) how can we maximize the effects of literary interpretation in such a way as to cover as many aspects as possible of the signifying processes in the literary text while maintaining interpretive consistency?
To Quote or Not to Quote: Literary Quotations as Change from Above
Authors: Chapman Don
Published: October 2020

Phrases deriving from literary quotations are sometimes included in language histories as contributions from famous writers, like Shakespeare. This paper will argue that the label “change from above” is still a useful label for the addition of literary phrases to the language, even if such an addition is not typical of the variationist changes for which the label was coined. This paper will also demonstrate that the process of incorporating a literary quotation into the language involves several alterations to the quotation’s form and meaning, and that these changes are also part of the “change from above” characterizing the adoption of literary phrases.
Change from Above and Resistance to Change in the Early Prescriptive Pronouncing Dictionaries of English
Authors: Trapateau Nicolas , Duchet Jean-Louis
Published: October 2020

To what extent is it possible to interpret the data of pronouncing dictionaries of the 18th century in sociolinguistic terms? Several answers are provided by resorting to Labov’s concepts of change from above and change from below the level of awareness. A systematic investigation of John Walker’s Critical Pronouncing Dictionary (1791, 1809), the most complete and cumulative of all such dictionaries of the time, makes it possible to show that an orthoepist like Walker often reflects the pressure in favour of change from above for vowel quality and resistance to such a change in matters of stress placement. By preferring analogy to conservative pronunciations due to his bias in favour of a rational pattern, Walker also links analogy to the “vernacular instinct”, promoting variant forms witnessing a change from below. And many other changes under way in his time, which pass unnoticed in the orthoepist’s discourse and transcriptions, properly deserve to be treated as changes from below, thus making his dictionary the common ground for pressures from above and pressures from below.

Walker’s prescription is a complex combination of both promotion of, and resistance to pressures from above according to criteria that reflect the ideals of the upper middle class.
Penghematan Air Irigasi Saat Olah Tanah dengan Tanaman Sela pada Subak
Authors: Tika I Wayan , Madrini Ida Ayu Gede Bintang , Sumiyati Sumiyati , Sulastri Ni Nyoman
Published: October 2020

One of the significant programs in paddy rice cultivation is the management of irrigation water efficiently and effectively. Commonly, the planting schedule for the subak system in Bali is performed simultaneously, which leads to the highest peak of irrigation water demand. The high demand for water causes a high risk of water shortage, especially during soil tillage. One of the solutions to save irrigation water is to use the intercropping farming method. This method allows farmers to cultivate more than a single crop in a given field area (Monoculture). Based on recent field observation, approximately 10% of the rice paddy field was chili pepper field as a second crop for the intercropping farming method. The result shows by using the intercropping farming method; the water-saving was not significant, which is less than 7 %.  It is important to note that the data was collected during the chili pepper growing season from July to August. Additionally, during that time, the soil tillage period was quite long, which was 50 days.
Analisis Perubahan Penggunaan Lahan Pesisir Di Kecamatan Batu Layar, Kabupaten Lombok Barat Pada Tahun 2002 dan 2019
Authors: Wiggers Mark Johannes , Nuarsa I Wayan , Nurweda Putra I Dewa Nyoman
Published: October 2020

The coastal zone is a unique region because the coastal area is a meeting place of land and sea.  Coastal areas are vulnerable to various human activities that can affect the terrestrial and marine environment both directly and indirectly.  This can result in changes in land use, especially in coastal areas. Rapid changes in land use in coastal areas due to the development of tourist areas and the high level of erosion and abrasion that occurs causes the need for planned, comprehensive and sustainable land management planning and regional development.  the purpose of this study was to determine land use, land  use changes and the level of accuracy of landsat imagery in coastal areas of Batu Layar District, West Lombok Regency.  This study uses the Quantum GIS software to analize Landsat satellite imagery data in 2002 and 2019. The results showed that the land use change during of 17 years (2002 - 2019), namely the residential and building classes increased by 237.69 ha and while the bush class  , forests, plantations, rice fields, open land and waters respectively decreased by 71.91 ha, 61.2 ha, 46.44 ha, 32.4 ha, 20.79 and 5.04 ha respectively.  The Overall Accuracy of this study was 90%.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF PHYSICAL FITNESS TOWARDS GAIT SPEED IN ELDERLY IN THE EAST DENPASAR SUMERTA KELOD VILLAGE
Authors: Saraswati Desak Nyoman Puspa Indah , Saraswati Putu Ayu Sita , Tianing Ni Wayan , Adiatmika I Putu Gede
Published: October 2020

Someone who has experienced an increase in age usually called the elderly. The health of the elderly population must be a concern because of the impact of aging, the elderly experience many changes in terms of structure and function of the body, mental and psychosocial. One that affects the health of the elderly is physical fitness. will decrease. One component of physical fitness related to motor skills is speed. In the elderly, there is a change in road pattern, where the speed decreases. Measuring the speed of walking in the elderly is one way to assess and monitor functional status and overall health in the elderly. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of physical fitness with gait speed in the elderly in the Sumerta Kelod Village. The research method used was analytic observational with the cross-sectional design carried out in March - April 2019. Sampling was done by purposive sampling technique with a sample of 40 people. The dependent variable measured is the gait speed with 4 Meters Gait Speed ??Test. The independent variable measured is physical fitness using the 2 Minutes Step Test. Obtained research results with a p-value of 0.0 (p < 0.05). So it can be concluded that there is a relationship between physical fitness towards gait speed in the elderly in the East Denpasar Sumerta Kelod Village.
UJI VALIDITAS DAN RELIABILITAS ADAPTASI LINTAS BUDAYA KUESIONER NECK DISABILITY INDEX VERSI INDONESIA PADA MECHANICAL NECK PAIN
Authors: Putra I Putu Mahendra , Nugraha Made Hendra Satria , Tianing Ni Wayan , Primayanti I Dewa Ayu Inten Dwi
Published: October 2020

Nyeri leher merupakan suatu kondisi kesehatan yang memiliki angka kejadian yang tinggi di populasi umum. Melakukan asesmen terhadap tanda dan gejala merupakan hal yang sangat penting dalam proses perencanaan dan evaluasi. Suatu alat ukur harus memenuhi unsur psikometrik dan mampu menyesuaikan dengan karakteristik sosial dan budaya setempat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menghasilkan alat ukur kuesioner disabilitas Neck Disability Index versi Indonesia dengan metode adaptasi lintas budaya dengan nilai validitas dan reliabilitas yang tinggi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional analitik, dimana tiap subjek diminta mengisi kuesioner dua kali dengan jarak waktu tujuh hari. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan metode purposive sampling.  Hasil analisis menggunakan pearson product moment didapatkan nilai p sebesar 0.000 (p<0.05), nilai rhitung>rtabel  dan nilai korelasi koefision diatas 0.61 ( 0.61 < r ? 0.80 ). Hasil analisis menggunakan content validity index didapatkan nilai I/CVI = 1 (I/CVI > 0.79), S-CVI/Ave = 1 dan S-CVI/UA = 1 (S-CVI > 0.80), dan nilai ACP = 97.67% (ACP > 0.90). Hasil analisis menggunakan cronbach’s alpha didapatkan nilai r sebesar 0.895 ( 0.81 < r ? 1.00 ), dan dari hasil analisis interclass correlation coefficient menggunakan spearman correlation coefficient didapatkan nilai r sebesar 0.859 ( 0.81 < r ? 1.00 ). Berdasarkan hasil analisis, dapat disimpulkan bahwa adaptasi lintas budaya kuesioner neck disability index versi bahasa Indonesia memiliki nilai validitas dan reliabilitas yang tinggi.
A case report of primary gastric melanoma causing massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding in an adult
Authors: Perwaiz Azhar , Narayanan Sankar , Sharma Rashi , Singh Amanjeet
Published: October 2020

Background:

Melanomas involving the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are usually metastatic from primary cutaneous sites. Primary GI melanoma is a rare entity and mostly presents with non-specific symptoms. The diagnosis in most of the cases is made retrospectively on the immunohistochemistry findings.

Case Presentation:

A 32-year-old male presented with massive upper GI bleeding necessitating a total gastrectomy, and to our surprise, on immunohistochemical staining, the diagnosis of primary gastric melanoma was confirmed.

Conclusion:

The possibilities of rare mesenchymal tumors of the stomach should be considered while treating such patients. A high index of suspicion in such atypical scenarios should warrant a positron emission tomography integrated with computed tomography to complete the staging workup. The natural course of the disease and its outcome is not known due to the paucity and rarity of this entity. Although the prognosis is dismal, it would help to prognosticate the patient and family before embarking onto a major surgical resection.
Overall Store Price Image (OSPI), Antecedents, and Its Effect on Repurchase Intention
Authors: Jeanne Ellyawati Liana V. Sihotang,
Published: October 2020

This study aims to examine the influence of store price image which is consisting of price fairness images, price pleasure images, price rewards images, price value images on overall store price images (OSPI), and repurchase intentions. The study also examines the role of moderation variables, store image, and price sensitivity on the relationship between OSPI and repurchase intentions. Several 423 respondents were recruited using a purposive sampling method. The structured questionnaire was distributed offline to respondents using paper and pencil test techniques. Data is processed using variant-based SEM (SmartPLS). The results showed that all antecedent variables of store price images have a positive effect on OSPI. Furthermore, OSPI effect positively on repurchase intentions. The study findings show that store image and price sensitivity did not moderate the relationship between OSPI and repurchase intention. This study found interesting results that store image and price sensitivity are mediating variables.
La paradoja de los movimientos indígenas en Bolivia (1990-2008)
Authors: Cruz Rodríguez Edwin
Published: October 2020

Entre 1990 y 2008, los movimientos indígenas bolivianos se caracterizaron por la fragmentación a nivel organizativo y discursivo. Sin embargo, pese a esa condición, consiguieron impactos institucionales relevantes como el reconocimiento de derechos colectivos en las reformas constitucionales de 1994 y 2009. Este artículo ofrece una explicación a esta paradoja. La fragmentación se explica porque la estructura de oportunidad política (EOP) generó incentivos para que los movimientos privilegiaran en un primer momento el repertorio institucional-electoral. La «democracia pactada» ofreció incentivos para la participación institucional de los movimientos indígenas, mientras una tradición de represión aumentaba los costos para la acción colectiva de protesta. Ello tuvo consecuencias paradójicas: al mismo tiempo provocó la competencia electoral entre fracciones del movimiento katarista y permitió el establecimiento de alianzas con las élites gubernamentales del MNR para llevar a cabo las reformas de 1994. Por otra parte, los cambios en las EOP con el derrumbe de la «democracia pactada» alentaron la protesta pese a los costos en términos de represión, entre 2000 y 2005. Aunque los movimientos no pudieron generar una articulación estable y orgánica, no todo se explica por las oportunidades y constricciones estructurales, sino también por la agencia de los indígenas. Los movimientos supieron aprovechar oportunidades políticas en coyunturas particulares combinando distintos repertorios, estableciendo alianzas con actores influyentes y creando sus propias oportunidades.
Les parcs archeologiques au risque du parcs de divertissement. Los parques arqueológicos corren el riesgo de convertirse en parques de diversiones
Authors: Roy Jean-Bernard
Published: October 2020

L’histoire des parcs archéologiques, en France, débute en 1972, avec l’ouverture du Thot, en Dordogne. La première génération de parcs, avec le célèbre Archéodrome de Beaune, en Bourgogne, apparaît en même temps que les parcs naturels régionaux (PNR) et les premiers musées de plein air et écomusées, dans le cadre d’une politique d’aménagement du territoire, pour les sites naturels, archéologiques et historiques. Les parcs utilisent toutes les ressources de la reconstitution des vestiges préhistoriques et historiques, au moyen de l’archéologie expérimentale. Certains d’entre eux intègrent les temps géologiques avec les «dinosaures». Ils sont toujours situés dans des sites naturels. Cette reconstitution du passé est en rupture avec les musées de site traditionnels, avec les risques d’une culture de masse qui privilégie le divertissement au détriment du culturel «disneylandisation»). Le concept s’avère cependant pérationnel pour les nouveaux musées archéologiques qui l’utilisent aujourd’hui: les parcs-musées archéologiques ne sont plus seulement des parcs de divertissement.
Hacia un enfoque balanceado en la educación, capacitación y desarrollo de docentes de inglés en Colombia
Authors: Fernando Macías Diego
Published: October 2020

Este artículo busca generar reflexión sobre una alternativa en la educación y capacitación de profesores de inglés en Colombia. El autor afirma que se debe promover un balance entre un enfoque micro y un enfoque macro en la educación de profesores de inglés de manera que puedan tener oportunidades para la capacitación en habilidades discretas para la enseñanza de este idioma (v.g. dar instrucciones y verificar comprensión) junto con oportunidades para desarrollar habilidades más complejas (v.g. razonar, reflexionar e inferir) derivadas de bases teóricas y de las experiencias propias de los docentes. Inicialmente, se presenta una descripción de algunas estrategias predominantes en la formación docente, seguido por una descripción más detallada de algunos puntos de vista de la enseñanza y de los enfoques utilizados en la formación de docentes. Finalmente, se discuten las implicaciones y se ofrecen sugerencias para promover un enfoque balanceado y hacerlo explícito en el diseño e implementación de cursos y programas de desarrollo y capacitación ofrecidos a docentes de lenguas extranjeras.
Comportamiento de la actividad en los músculos primarios del disparo, en deportistas de selección colombia de arco recurvo
Authors: Vidarte Claros José Armando , Marín Villada Andrés Felipe , Restrepo de Mejía Francia
Published: October 2020

Conocer los cambios que se suceden después del desarrollo de un protocolo de fuerza, permite optimizar la calidad en las actividades físicas más específicas que fundamentan el tiro con arco recurvo, donde el óptimo desarrollo del atleta facilite desde el conocimiento científico sentar las bases teóricas y prácticas para el manejo de protocolos adecuados y acordes a las necesidades del deportista y del contexto deportivo.
Lesiones a la protección jurídico penal de la administración pública. El nuevo sistema penal acusatorio en los departamentos del Huila, Caquetá y Putumayo 2005-2011
Authors: Ortiz Rodríguez Obert Alejandro
Published: October 2020

Se documentó la efectividad del nuevo sistema penal acusatorio, Ley 906 de 2004, sobre delitos contra la Administración Pública en los departamentos del Huila, Caquetá y Putumayo, al realizar encuestas y entrevistas a Fiscales y análisis de estadísticas de la Fiscalía General de la Nación, Consejo Superior de la Judicatura, Corte Suprema de Justicia, Procuraduría General de la Nación, Contraloría General de la República y Secretaría de Transparencia de la Presidencia de la República. Este ejercicio comparativo permitió conocer que el Peculado es el delito más cometido en estos tres departamentos de Colombia. También, que la efectividad del sistema penal acusatorio se presenta únicamente en delitos con flagrancia. Se evidenció que las debilidades por carencia de capacitación y talento humano y de recursos tecnológicos dificultan la tarea investigativa, la identificación del bien jurídico tutelado y del sujeto activo que lo comete, así como la realización de la adecuación típica, antijurídica y culpable. Actualmente no existe un estudio sobre el comportamiento de estos delitos en los departamentos objeto de la investigación.
IMPLEMENTASI MODEL PENGELOLAAN HUTAN RAKYAT DENGAN POLA AGROFORESTRI BERBASIS KEMITRAAN
Authors: Aruan Nakkok , Irwantoro Irwantoro
Published: October 2020

Kegiatan implementasi model pengelolaan hutan rakyat dengan pola agroforestri berbasis kemitraan ini, terutama dimaksudkan untuk mengimplementasikan model pengelolaan hutan rakyat dengan pola agroforestry berbasis kemitraan pada obyek kegiatan pengembangan. Implementasi model pengelolaan hutan rakyat dengan pola agroforestri berbasis kemitraan ini ini digolongkan sebagai studi implementasi model/pola dalam pengelolaan hutan rakyat dengan pola agroforestry berbasis kemitraan. Tahapan kegiatan implementasi model ini diawali dengan pengembangan kebun bibit komoditi porang dan kapulaga di masing-masing obyek pengembangan, dan untuk masing-masing Kelompok Tani Hutan (KTH) diberikan bantuan bibit untuk dikembangkan menjadi kebun bibit. Secara simultan dilakukan pelatihan budidaya komoditi porang dan kapulaga untuk meningkatkan ketrampilan anggota KTH dalam pengembangan komoditi porang dan kapulaga tersebut. Selanjutnya secara bertahap masing-masing anggota KTH dapat mulai melakukan penanaman di lahan hutan rakyat miliknya.  Kata kunci:  pengelolaan hutan rakyat, agroforestry, model/pola kemitraan
MENGARTIKULASIKAN PERENCANAAN PENDIDIKAN DI ERA DIGITAL
Authors: Kusnandi Kusnandi
Published: October 2020

Mengartikulasikan perencanaaan pendidikan dapat dimaknai sebagai upaya untuk merumuskan kembali secara kekinian tentang definisi, teori, konsep, dan strategi perencanaan pendidikan yang selaras dengan perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi yang semakin canggih dan cepat. Prinsip akselerasi, efisiensi, efektifitas dan jaminan kualitas dalam perencanaan pendidikan sudah merupakan sebuah  keniscayaan, di era digital.Atas kehendak Alloh SWT, perkembangan teknologi semakin cepat dan semakin canggih dan telah berdampak pada berbagai sektor kehidupan manusia. Dengan teknologi, manusia semakin dipermudah dalam memenuhi berbagai kebutuhan hidupnya dengan munculnya teknologi digital, semua ada di ujung jari. Hampir semua pemenuhan kebutuhan hidup manusia (makanan, minuman, pakaian, listrik, air, telekomunikasi, transportasi, pengobatan, pendidikan, dll) cukup dengan menggunakan tekanan jari di atas smartphone dan komputer melalui akses internet.Para pendidik di semua umur tak bisa mundur untuk menguasai teknologi digital, kalau tidak akan terpental. Bagaimana membuat perencanaan pendidiakn di era digital, diperlukan sebuah artikulasi perencanaan pendidikan di era digital karena tidak bisa lepas dari pengaruh berbagai faktor, antara lain: reformasi, demokrasi, sosial budaya, globalisasi, dan humanisasi yang tetap menempatkan manusia pada porsi yang bernilai tinggi. Apa manfaat dan ancaman dari kemajuan teknologi dalam bidang perencanaan pendidikan di era digital tidak dapat dihindarkan lagi.Artikulasi perencaan pendidikan di era di gital merupakan komponen yang berupa kesatuan untuk mengantisipasi  hal tersebut. Mengartikulasikan perencanaan pendidikan merupakan salah satu  upaya untuk melakukan filter derasnya era digital, agar pendidikan tetap on the tracksesuai dengan tujuan pendidikan yaitu  membentuk manusia seutuhnya, bangsa yang tangguh, berakhlak mulia, bermoral, bertoleransi, bekerja sama,  membentuk bangsa mempunyai jiwa patriotik, suka menolong sesama, bangsa yang dinamis dan mengawal kemajuan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi agar mengantarkan manusia Indonesia beriman dan bertaqwa kepada Alloh SWT.
Fluoroscope-assisted arthroscopic retroarticular drilling for osteochondral lesions of talus with bone grafting – Clinical outcome analysis and review of literature
Authors: Ashraf Munis , Duraiswamy Gopinath , Sahanand Santosh K. , Rajan David V.
Published: October 2020

Objectives:

Early stages of osteochondral lesions with or without cystic changes are amenable to revitalization and cartilage restoration. In these cases, we assess the outcome using our standard technique and by eliminating the need for malleolar osteotomy.

Materials and Methods:

Seven cases of osteochondral lesion of talus were treated with retroarticular drilling under arthroscopy and fluoroscopy assistance. These cases were followed up for a minimum of 6 months (mean 20 ± 12.53 months). The functional outcome was assessed using American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS) hindfoot score.

Results:

The AOFAS increased from 49.28 (±6.7) points to 85 (±9.12) points and was noted to be statistically significant (P < 0.001). 2/7 ankles were lateral sided lesion and had a history of trauma. 6/7 cases had an intact intraoperative cartilage status, whereas one case had Grade C (fissures and fibrillation). However, the location of lesion or the grade of lesion did not influence the results.

Conclusion:

This treatment modality seems to be a feasible option for early lesions and can be considered before alternative cartilage replacement treatment strategies are employed.