bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Health related quality of life in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease in central India
Authors: Gupta Nikita Suresh , Bokade Chandrakant M.
Published: February 2022

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is major health problem in central India. This is a single centre study conducted to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children and adolescent with homozygous (SS pattern) and heterozygous (AS pattern) SCD with respect to healthy children.Methods: This is a case control study conducted in a tertiary care hospital. Study group included total of 150 children and adolescents with SS pattern and AS pattern. HRQOL of the children in study group was compared with demographically matched 100 healthy children in comparison group. WHO-QOL BREF questionnaire was administered to both the groups to measure their HRQOL in various domains. Multivariable linear regression was used to account for socio-demographic factors influencing HRQOL.Results: The WHO-QOL BREF scores of children with SS pattern were significantly lower than those obtained in the AS pattern and healthy children (p<0.001) in all studied domains (physical, psychological, social and environmental). The domain scores of HRQOL in children with AS pattern didn’t differ significantly as compared to healthy children. Results also highlighted that along with severity of disease, various demographic characteristics like age, gender, locality and socioeconomic status had significant impact on various domains of HRQOLConclusions: SCD has detrimental effect on HRQOL of growing children and adolescent that is compounded by various demographic and socio-environmental factors in a developing country.
Recurrent hypomagnesemia: an uncommon presentation in congenital nephrotic syndrome caused by NPHS-1 mutation
Authors: Kene Mukesh , Patil Rahul , Thakur Sneha , Mohite Mahesh , Patil Prashant
Published: February 2022

Congenital nephrotic syndrome (CNS) is a rare inherited disorder arising from defects in the proteins of the cells in the glomerular basement membrane and develops either in utero or at birth. The clinical presentation is the result of massive proteinuria. Here we report an interesting clinical case of boy, with history of multiple admissions with involuntary movements found to have recurrent hypocalcaemia and hypomagnesaemia during each admission. Genetic evaluation (clinical exome sequencing) revealed homozygous deletion at exon 23-25 of NPHS1 (NM_004646.4) gene CNS (Finnish type). Child did not have anasarca. CNS presenting as recurrent hypomagnesaemia with absence of anasarca is very rare occurrence in literature.
Hypoplastic right heart syndrome
Authors: Weling Rajaram M. , Narkhede Nilima A.
Published: February 2022

Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are of two types-acyanotic and cyanotic. Acyanotic heart diseases include atrial septal defect ASD, ventricular septal defect VSD, patent ductus arteriosus PDA, coarctation of aorta and atrioventricular cushion defects. Cyanotic heart disease includes Fallot’s tetralogy, transposition of the great vessels, Total anomalous pulmonary venous return, Tricuspid atresia and single ventricle or hypoplastic left heart or hypoplastic right heart syndrome (HRHS). Hypoplastic right heart is a rarer condition than the hypoplastic left heart. Our patient had a cyanotic heart disease; presented to us with hypoplastic right heart, a very rare association consisting of pulmonary atresia combined with a hypoplastic right ventricle and well-developed pulmonary arteries. Early clinical diagnosis and surgical intervention saved this child.
Evaluation of simple cost-effective immuno-haematological markers to predict outcome in hospitalized COVID-19 patients during second wave
Authors: Manaswini Yadav Golla Anmol , Venkateshwarlu Chegowni , Reddy Varsha , Raghuveer P. , Manjula B. S. V.
Published: February 2022

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has strained the health infrastructure globally, hence the importance of cost-effective biomarkers. We aimed to identify simple haematological prognostic markers in hospitalized COVID-19 patients to differentiate between milder and severe cases, thus predicting outcome.Methods: A retrospective study of COVID-19 patients admitted at Malla Reddy institute of medical sciences was conducted from April to June 2021. Total leukocyte count (TLC), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), derived NLR ratio (dNLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) were calculated and correlated with outcome. These parameters were compared with other inflammatory markers using ROC (receiver operator curve) analysis.Results: 303 patients of 397 fulfilled the inclusion criteria (male-198, female-105). There was a significant higher mean of NLR in patients with death (14.46±5.84) compared to patients recovered (8.43±4.33), similarly the dNLR was higher in death (8.06±2.34) compared to recovered (4.97±1.49). A significant positive strength of association between the NLR and dNLR with the ESR, CRP, CORADS score and CT severity score in the patients. The ROC analysis showed the NLR (AUC=0.777) and dNLR (0.799) a better marker to predict the outcome.Conclusions: In COVID-19, immuno-haematological markers like NLR, dNLR, PLR found to be a simple and cost-effective tool to prognosticate the clinical outcome among hospitalized patients and were in concordance with the other inflammatory markers. Hence, these markers serve as better indicators in risk stratification and better management.
Prevalence of QTc prolongation among hypertensive patients and its association with other co-morbidities
Authors: Janakiraman Sathiyanarayanan , Arivazhagan Ramesh Bala , Chinnusamy Manokaran
Published: February 2022

Background: Hypertension, an iceberg disease contributes significantly to the global health burden. This pan-endemic disease is a harbinger for cardiovascular events, especially life-threatening arrhythmias. A simple and cost-effective electrocardiogram serves as an effective tool to identify and evaluate hypertensives with high cardiovascular risk. QTc interval which indicates repolarization abnormality is one such effective tool. The study aimed at describing the prevalence of QTc prolongation among hypertensive individuals and also to assess the association of QTc prolongation with various co-morbidities.Methods: One hundred and fifty-nine hypertensive patients were evaluated in this cross-sectional study for six months. Demographic variables, biochemical parameters, blood pressure and electrocardiogram were recorded for all the patients. Data obtained were statistically evaluated.Results: The mean age of participants was 55.6 years (SD±6.76). There were 103 males (64.4%) and 43 females (35.6%). QTc prolongation was noted in 52.5% of the population studied. Statistically significant QTc prolongation among poorly controlled hypertensive was 59% when compared to that of controlled hypertensive at 37.5% was noted. About 26% of the participants were smokers, 27% were alcoholics and 60% had co-existing diabetes mellitus. Diabetes and gender were found to have a statistically significant association with QTc prolongation.Conclusions: The study found a positive correlation between prolonged QTc and hypertensives and hypertensives with coexisting diabetes. To mitigate the consequences of hypertension, the study recommends early diagnosis, stringent blood pressure control, efficient and effective use of QTc measurement, and preventive pharmacotherapy.
Clinical profile of patients diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia: a descriptive study at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Harris Rinee , Sahay Ravindra Nath
Published: February 2022

Background: Supraventricular tachycardia is a clinical syndrome characterized by a rapid tachycardia with an abrupt onset and termination. The objective of our study was to determine and assess the clinical profile, electrocardiographic and echocardiographic of patients diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the department of general medicine, Dr DY Patil medical college and hospital, Navi Mumbai from April 2020 till October 2021, in which we included patients diagnosed with any type of supra-ventricular tachycardia and excluded hemodynamically unstable patients.Results: In the present study, of the 45 cases, atrial fibrillation was the most common mechanism of SVT, diagnosed in 47% of the patients. Next most common was AVNRT (22%) and AVRT (18%). In addition, atrial tachycardia was diagnosed in 9% of the patients and atrial flutter was diagnosed in 4%. Mean age of the patients was 34.5 years, ranging from 13 to 68 years and 56% were males. It was observed that palpitation was the most common symptoms (91%). On ECG, no abnormalities were detected in 64%, while left ventricular hypertrophy (18%) and prolonged corrected QT (18%) were the most common abnormalities. On echocardiography, no abnormality was detected in 78% of the patients. Furthermore, 49% of the patients achieved normal sinus rhythm with a single dose of adenosine infusion and 33% of the patients required another dose of adenosine infusion.Conclusions: Palpitation is common presentation symptom. Most of patients had good response to medication treatment especially adenosine therapy, additional treatment was required in few patients.
Nutrimentum vascularum as pulsatile tinnitus
Authors: Narayankar Nivedita M. , V. Chandre Gowda B. , Rai S. Juthika
Published: February 2022

Tinnitus is one of the most common otological symptoms encountered in otorhinolaryngology. In recent times our understanding of tinnitus has significantly progressed but nonetheless, it still constitutes a very incapacitating symptom which greatly affects the quality of life. Objective tinnitus accounts for only 5% and has various aetiologies both non-otological and otological which include both non vascular and vascular. Vascular malformations like dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) constitute about 10% of objective tinnitus and hence are of academic interest to an otolaryngologist due to their rarity. We present one such case. A 26-year-old female presented to the department of ENT with chief complaints of a left pulsatile tinnitus of 2 months duration. A detailed clinical examination revealed no abnormality. A pure tone audiometry (PTA) was then done which once again showed hearing within normal limits. Given the clinical persistence of the symptom which was affecting her daily activities, further investigation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain was done. A suspicion of a dural arterio-venous fistula in the transverse sinus further warranted an arteriography which showed a low grade DAVF at the level of the left sigmoid sinus. DAVFs, although infrequent, constitute a treatable cause of tinnitus and hence should be considered as a possible diagnosis in all patients with pulsatile tinnitus, especially if it is unilateral. We also carried out a review of the current medical and surgical management in an attempt to better understand this rare yet intriguing condition.

 
Guía práctica de instrumentos financieros innovadores para el sector de agua y saneamiento en América Latina y Caribe
Authors: Montojo Isabel , Vogt Kurt , Cantu Valeria
Published: February 2022

Este documento tiene el objetivo de servir como una guía práctica acerca de los instrumentos y mecanismos de financiamiento innovadores más relevantes que las empresas de agua y saneamiento en América Latina y Caribe podrían utilizar como una alternativa o complemento a sus medios tradicionales de financiamiento. En particular, en esta Guía se pretende profundizar en el valor añadido que presentan estos instrumentos innovadores, explicar su concepto y proceso de implementación, y dar recomendaciones prácticas sobre su estructuración, así como presentar casos de estudio representativos que ejemplifican su aplicación por otras entidades del sector en ALC y el mundo. En esta Guía se han agrupado los instrumentos y mecanismos de financiamiento innovadores identificados en tres grandes grupos: (i) Bonos y Préstamos Temáticos, (ii) Bonos y Préstamos Vinculados a la Sostenibilidad, y (iii) Otras Estructuras y Emisores.
Retornos a la educación superior y empleo en Panamá, 1995-2017
Authors: Lavado Pablo , Yamada Gustavo
Published: February 2022

El presente documento tiene como objetivo analizar la evolución de los retornos económicos de la educación superior en Panamá en el período 1995-2017 y es complementaria al Diagnóstico de la educación superior de Panamá (https://publications.iadb.org/en/node/30405) que hace un análisis de tipo cualitativo. Los resultados indican que si bien la educación superior es el nivel educativo con mayor tasa de retorno en el mercado laboral panameño, esta ha seguido una tendencia ligeramente decreciente en el período estudiado: pasó de 17.05% a 12.48%. En este contexto, se plantean y desarrollan cinco hipótesis para explicar esta caída de los retornos: (i) la multiplicidad de instituciones y heterogeneidad de la oferta de educación superior ha suscitado una desmejora en la calidad de la enseñanza de nivel superior; (ii) las instituciones de nivel superior están formando profesionales que no demanda el sector productivo; (iii) ha habido un incremento mayor de mujeres que de hombres que estudian en la universidad y que toman carreras con menores remuneraciones; (iv) Panamá ha observado una caída en la demanda por profesionales calificados, en relación con los no calificados, debido a que el boom económico experimentado ha sido principalmente en el sector construcción; y (v) la inmigración de mano de obra calificada extranjera ha generado una presión por el lado de la oferta y una consecuente depreciación en los retornos a la educación superior de los profesionales panameños.
Análisis de alternativas para la selección de plataformas de producción offshore. Aplicación en el Caribe Colombiano
Authors: Santos-G Oscar Daniel , Barraza-G Juan Diego , Ariza-León Emiliano , Cabrera-T Jairo Humberto
Published: February 2022

El desarrollo de este artículo consiste en la aplicación de una secuencia de análisis para seleccionar las plataformas de producción de hidrocarburos, la cual consta de cuatro criterios que se requiere tener en cuenta al momento de desarrollar un campo petrolífero costa afuera. Primero, se hace un estudio detallado de los diferentes tipos de plataformas que se pueden llegar a emplear para la producción de hidrocarburos en aguas profundas y ultra profundas, seguidamente se desarrollan los criterios de selección para cada tipo de plataforma dependiendo de factores como las características del yacimiento, los requerimientos técnicos y las condiciones metaoceánicas del sitio, posteriormente se buscan identificar las facilidades básicas que deben tener las instalaciones en alta mar y se plantea una serie de escenarios para la producción de los campos tomando como referencia con las experiencias del campo Liwan 3-1 ubicado en aguas profundas del mar del sur de China. Se sugiere la aplicación de un escenario para el desarrollo del campo Orca, teniendo en cuenta necesidades de infraestructura, sistemas de producción y facilidades, además se analizan las variables influenciadas por las condiciones metaoceánicas de la zona; para lograr así analizar las variables que pueden llegar a influir en la selección de una plataforma de producción, específicamente en el mar caribe colombiano, donde en los últimos años se han realizado exploraciones con descubrimientos en gas.
Alternativas del uso de la cascarilla de arroz como fuente energética
Authors: Ortega-Ramírez Angie Tatiana , Quispe- Trinidad María Isabel
Published: February 2022

Los combustibles fósiles son la mayor fuente energética en el mundo y Colombia no es la excepción a la regla, es por esta razón que el presente artículo plantea estudiar alternativas del uso de cascarilla de arroz como fuenteenergética en Colombia. Para la investigación se realiza una revisión de información científica obtenida debases de datos como Scopus, Science Direct, Redalyc, entre otros, además de indagaciones extraídas de reportes gubernamentales, casos de estudio en otros países y estudios experimentales, esto con el fin de realizar una revisión con información verídica que pueda dar lugar a un análisis general del uso de energías alternativas y su aporte en la matriz energética, para finalmente dar como resultado un estudio detallado del potencial del uso de cascarilla de arroz en Colombia.
Diseño conceptual de concentrador solar de disco parabólico para generar energía térmica de alta temperatura
Authors: Clemente Wuilber , Martinez Carlos
Published: February 2022

La energía solar es la fuente de energía más abundante que debe utilizarse para afrontar la crisis energética mundial y reducir la acumulación de gases de efecto invernadero que influyen en el cambio climático. En esta investigación se diseña, de manera conceptual, un concentrador solar de disco parabólico para generar calor en el punto focal con una temperatura superior a los 400°C para aplicaciones múltiples como, generación de vapor, calentamiento de agua, cocción de alimentos o almacenamiento de calor. La metodología empleada se desarrolla en tres etapas: Definición del problema mediante la identificación de necesidades de los usuarios; determinación del concepto de solución mediante la evaluación de combinación de portadores de función de los componentes; y elección de la configuración, las dimensiones y los materiales, mediante la simulación del elemento esencial que es el disco parabólico con el software SolTrace.
Energy poverty in the świętokrzyskie voivodeship during the Covid-19 pandemic - In the context of the cumulative causation theory
Authors: Chojnacka Katarzyna J.
Published: February 2022

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this article is to answer the question: does changing the socioeconomic situation alter the households’ condition and energy poverty level in a noticeable manner in the region? (with particular emphasis on the COVID-19 pandemic period).

Methodology: An inherent aspect of poverty is the limitation of the broadly defined development opportunities, both on economic, political, and social levels. Since economic poverty co-occurs with the phenomenon of energy poverty in households, the author posited the following thesis: there is a relationship between energy poverty and economic situation of households and health of its members in the region. The analysis will be based on: a study of household budgets, social diagnosis and available reports on energy poverty, and supplemented by an interpretation of an original survey conducted in the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship (conducted in mid-2021 for the previous two years).

Main Findings: Effectively combating energy poverty in the country and in a specific area (including the voivodeship) requires adequate recognition of the situation and identification of the people or households affected. The multifaceted nature of the phenomenon does not make it easy to choose which of the known indicators should be analyzed first. Moreover, its consequences vary as well. More details you will see at the conclusion.

Applications of the study:  The article presents the phenomenon of energy poverty accompanying both social and economic life (the phenomenon of poverty should be considered multidimensionally). The social and health costs of energy poverty were emphasized. The content of the article can be useful for a wide group of recipients interested in the subject under research. Besides, this research is expected to be applied in Jan Kochanowski University during practical meetings with students.

Novelty/Originality of the study:  The COVID-19 pandemic is having a noticeable impact on society and its members, individual markets, and the economy as a whole. Undeniably we have found ourselves in a difficult situation where numerous concepts are beginning to take on a deeper meaning. This includes energy poverty. In addition, there is no comprehensive research on the topic described in the title (for the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship) and the article tries to fill this gap. The article can inspire further research and inquiry in the field of it.
Uso de gel de Aloe vera en la producción de plántulas de Capsicum chinense
Authors: Tucuch Haas Cesar , Cen-Caamal Julio Cesar , Kancab-UC Rosa Antonina , Tucuch-Haas Jorge Ismanel
Published: February 2022

La producción de chile habanero en Yucatán, demanda plántulas de calidad al momento del trasplante, lo que ha llevado al uso de reguladores de crecimiento, que si bien es cierto potencializan la germinación y desarrollo de las plantas, también incrementan los costos de producción. Por tal motivo se están buscando alternativas de producción que reduzcan los costos, razón por la cual, se ha puesto la mirada en el gel de la sábila, cuya composición química reporta la presencia de fitohormonas como las giberelinas y el ácido salicílico. Para estudiar la respuesta del gel de sábila en la emergencia y desarrollo de la raíz y vástago en plántulas de chile habanero, se sembraron 500 semillas de chile habanero variedad “Mayapan”, en grupos de 100, previamente embebidas en 100 mL de gel de sábila al 0, 2.5, 5, 10 y 20%, durante 24 h. Los resultados obtenidos demuestran que el gel de sábila reduce cuatro días la emergencia y favorece hasta en un 18 % el desarrollo radicular, la altura de la planta y biomasa fresca total; 11% el diámetro del tallo y 13% número de hojas, observándose un mayor efecto con la solución al 5% de gel de sábila.
Showcasing the Inequality behind the Economic Productivity
Authors: Mihai Iris
Published: February 2022

It has been a while since we have started understanding the effects of our economic activity. But are we really doing anything about it? In this paper, we aim at introducing and presenting a new indicator meant to tell the story of economic productivity beyond its economic implications. The construction of the new indicator starts by computing national economic productivity as a sum of labor and capital productivity. The national economic productivity is introduced in a multiplicative equation with reversed GINI coefficient, the human development index and a ratio of biocapacity and ecological footprint of consumption. The reversed GINI coefficient corrects the value of the national economic productivity by accounting for the inequality of the distribution of income. The human development index captivates the quality of life beyond the distribution of income with areas like education and health. The ratio between the biocapacity and the ecological footprint of consumption showcases whether the country can ensure its sustainability by accounting its capacity to produce all that it needs to sustain the life of the citizens and to store and/or to eliminate the production residues. The results are quite surprising, painting a completely different picture from what we know from the economic reports.
Micro-study on Telework Activity
Authors: Morariu Alunica
Published: February 2022

This paper is a micro-study on telework activity, the author wanting to highlight certain aspects of this form by which today's employees can perform their own tasks that they perform in order to obtain salaries. Starting from the economic meaning of the concept of “work”, we come to the presentation of some advantages and disadvantages that appear, the institutional framework applicable to telework in Romania is adequately treated, resorting to some quantitative or qualitative approaches. The investigations also reveal, in addition to benefits for employees and employers, some risks regarding data protection and surveillance systems, difficulties arising from living in apartments with large family members, high and unforeseen costs, etc.
Węzeł gordyjski: piętnaście lat daytonowskiej Bośni i Hercegowiny
Authors: Babić Marko
Published: February 2022

Autor w swojej pracy omówił wybrane aspekty funkcjonowania państwa bośniackiego na przestrzenie piętnastu lat (1995-2010) po zakończeniu wojny. Podkreślił specyfikę sceny politycznej podzielonej w najważniejszych kwestiach pod względem pochodzenia etnicznego, gdzie każdy z trzech narodów miał i ma odrębne cele działania. Nadal ważnym problemem jest brak odpowiedzialności elit za polityczny rozwój kraju jako całości. Na końcu Badacz rozważał funkcję Unii Europejskiej , która mogłaby stać się stymulatorem prowadzącym do zmian w Bośni.
Jeden kraj, trzy historie. Interpretacje przeszłości w podaytonowskiej Bośni i Hercegowinie
Authors: Rekść Magdalena
Published: February 2022

Autorka w swojej pracy stwierdza, że każdy z trzech narodów w Bośni i Hercegowinie tworzy własną historię. Z powodu braku oficjalnej, ponadnarodowej wersji przeszłości, która mogłaby być elementem łączącym obywateli, w szkołach są różne programy nauczania, co prowadzi do różnych wizji historii tworzącej obraz wroga z sąsiadów i podkreślają zagrożenie dla własnego narodu. A to, zdaniem Autorki prowadzi do tego, że narody zamieszkujące BiH, dążą do stworzenia własnych państw.
Kontakty filmowe pomiędzy Polską Rzeczypospolitą Ludową a Czechosłowacką Republiką Socjalistyczną w latach 70. XX wieku
Authors: Szczutkowska Joanna
Published: February 2022

Film i kinematografia były dziedziną kultury i sztuki, która dość szybko połączyła Polskę i Czechosłowację po II wojnie światowej. Jednakże w dziejach związków filmowych tych krajów okresy rozwoju i poszukiwań nowych formuł przeplatają się z momentami załamania kooperacji na tle napięć politycznych (polski Październik 1956 roku, udział Polski w interwencji wojsk Układu Warszawskiego i stłumienie Praskiej Wiosny w 1968 roku). Dekada lat 70. XX wieku, obejmująca lata tzw. normalizacji w CSRS pod rządami I sekretarza KC KPCz (od 1975 roku także prezydenta) Gustáva Husáka i zmianę na stanowisku I sekretarza KC PZPR (Edward Gierek), przyniosła poprawę stosunków. Tradycyjnie dobrosąsiedzkie więzi wzmocnione z jednej strony międzynarodowymi tendencjami odprężeniowymi, i z drugiej prawnym instrumentarium stworzyły podatny grunt do rozwoju kontaktów kulturalnych. Współpracę filmową PRL-CSRS w latach 70. określały bezpośrednie porozumienia podpisywane co roku przez Naczelny Zarząd Kinematografii (NZK) Ministerstwa Kultury i Sztuki PRL i „Czechosłowacki Film”. Do najważniejszych przejawów kooperacji należały: koprodukcje, wymiana usług, uroczyste premiery z udziałem delegacji filmowców i imprezy kulturalne, takie jak: „dni” i „tygodnie filmu” czy retrospektywy – organizowane wspólnie oraz na zasadzie wzajemności, a także uczestnictwo w festiwalach filmowych. Powstały dwa koproducenckie dzieła: Zaklęte rewiry (1975) Janusza Majewskiego i Krótkie życie (1976) Zbigniewa Kuźmińskiego. Ponadto Polska i Czechosłowacja były jednymi z koproducentów (wraz z Węgrami, Bułgarią, Rumunią i Niemiecką Republiką Demokratyczną) propagandowego filmu radzieckiego pt. Żołnierze wolności (1977) Jurija Ozierowa. Nie wszystkie plany zrealizowano. Współpracę komplikowała złożona, powstała w następstwie wydarzeń 1968 roku, sytuacja w filmowym środowisku twórczym CSRS i dogmatyzm tamtejszych władz. Jeśli chodzi o zakup i rozpowszechnianie filmów, różnice produkcyjne między kinematografiami (przewaga CSRS) i ostrożność strony czechosłowackiej powodowały, że Polska kupowała znacznie więcej filmów, przy czym były to, co charakterystyczne dla okresu „normalizacji”, głównie komedie, kryminały i baśnie, cieszące się sympatią polskiej widowni. Czechosłowackie zakupy polskich filmów fabularnych były mniejsze, zorientowane na filmy poprawne ideowo i neutralne politycznie, odbierając tym samym widzowi czeskiemu szansę, na poznanie osiągnięć artystycznych polskiej produkcji filmowej. Taka sytuacja wpływała z kolei negatywnie na wyniki rozpowszechniania filmów polskich na terenie Czechosłowacji. Ważną rolę w popularyzacji wzajemnych osiągnięć odegrały ośrodki kulturalno-informacyjne Polski w Pradze i Bratysławie, a Czechosłowacji w Warszawie oraz niezależne kontakty miłośników kina.
PERAN ETIKA KEPEMIMPINAN KRISTIANI TERHADAP GURU DI SD XYZ JAKARTA BARAT [THE ROLE OF ETHICS IN LEADERSHIP BASED ON CHRISTIAN VALUES FOR TEACHERS AT XYZ PRIMARY SCHOOL IN WEST JAKARTA]
Authors: Munthe Feryanto
Published: February 2022

This research investigated the impact of leadership based on Christian values associated with leadership ethics and the connection between the ethics in leadership and teacher’s self-efficacy and organizational commitment. The research used the qualitative research method with phenomenology as the method. Data collection techniques were conducted by using interviews, observations, and documentation. The validity of the data was tested using triangulation. The research findings explained that the ethics of Christian leadership applied by the principal of SD XYZ through her working performance, provided an inspiration for the teachers to build high self-efficacy and created a community based on Christian values, which was love, with the result that the community became a comfortable working place to be committed to.
IMPLEMENTASI MANAJEMEN BERBASIS SEKOLAH OLEH KEPALA SEKOLAH DITINJAU DARI MANAJEMEN KURIKULUM DAN MANAJEMEN KEUANGAN [IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOOL BASED MANAGEMENT BY PRINCIPAL IN TERMS OF CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT]
Authors: Nurfatin Rahajeng Marisya
Published: February 2022

The principal has an important role in every stage of curriculum management and financial management, in this case it includes planning, implementing and monitoring evaluations. However, what about the role of the MBS model school principals in private schools in both curriculum management and financial management, and what factors influence the role of the principal in the Tangerang XYZ Kindergarten private school. The research method used is qualitative-case study. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, observation studies, and documentation studies. While testing the validity of the data is used triangulation method. Based on the findings of the study it was concluded that there were restrictions on the authority of the principal, which had an impact on the role of the principal at each stage of management, especially curriculum management and financial management, with three factors influencing, namely (1) the dominance of the family foundation, (2) the status of the principal PNS and (3) lacking the attitude of the principal as a leader.
PENGARUH KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL, KOMPENSASI KERJA, DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA GURU [THE EFFECT OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION, JOB COMPENSATION, AND JOB MOTIVATION ON TEACHER PERFORMANCE]
Authors: Purwaningratri Maria Arika
Published: February 2022

Teacher performance is one of the most important things that shows that the learning process is running well. The learning process is the way to achieve the learning goals and foundation’s goals. Teacher performance can be affected by several things, such as interpersonal communication, job compensation, and job motivation. Therefore, this research is going to find out the impact of interpersonal communication, job compensation, job motivation towards teachers’ performances. This research used the quantitative approach and path analysis method. The subjects of this research were 30 teachers of SDS Saint Peter Kelapa Gading. The data were collected from  4 March 2016 until 11 March 2016. The data were processed by the SmartPLS software to try out the research instrument and hypothesis. Based on the data processing, there are five findings show that (1) interpersonal communication has a positive impact in teachers performances, (2) job compensation has a positive impact on teachers performances, (3) interpersonal communication has a positive impact on job motivation, (4) compensation has a positive impact on job motivation, (5) job motivation has a positive impact on teachers performances. In this research, interpersonal communication is strongly influenced toward the teachers’ performances.

 
Moritz Thausing e a história da arte como ciência
Authors: Vieira Neto Serzenando Alves
Published: February 2022

Em um contexto de profundas transformações nas disciplinas universitárias, Moritz Thausing (1838–1884) se coloca como um convicto defensor do estatuto científico da história da arte, sustentando a possibilidade de a jovem disciplina se apresentar como um campo sólido do conhecimento, baseado na estrita pesquisa empírica e na superação da especulação filosófica e dos juízos subjetivos. Apresentamos a seguir a tradução desse importante debate, uma conferência de 1873 intitulada O lugar da história da arte como ciência.
TRANSMISI KEBIJAKAN MONETER JALUR PEMBIAYAAN BANK SYARIAH DI INDONESIA
Authors: Syapriatama Imronjana
Published: February 2022

This research aims to examine the role of Sharia Banks on the financingchannel monetary transmission mechanism in Indonesia. Using data fromJanuary 2014 – December 2016, this study applies Vector Error CorrectionModel (VECM). Variables that represent sharia banking are third partyfund (DPK) dan financing (FIN). Variable that represents monetary policyis rate of Central Bank Sharia Certificate (SBIS) and monthly economicgrowth proxied by Industrial production Index (IPI). This research showsthat monetary policy and sharia bank have significant influence toward theeconomic growth, while monetary policy has no impact to sharia bankreserves. This result indicates that sharia banks are not affected to thechanges of Bank Indonesia monetary policy
Moderasi Beragama Berbasis Komunitas
Authors: Putrawan Agus Dedi , Gafur Abdul
Published: February 2022

Moderasi beragama dengan keberterimaan tanpa syarat adalah cita-cita semua manusia di dunia ini, karena itu jejak DNA yang paling dasar dalam diri manusia adalah kedamaian. Maka dari itu manusia harus membenci kekerasan atas nama apapun. Manusia harus saling menghargai, menerima, menghormati dan menjunjung tinggi nilai-nilai kemanusiaan. Terciptanya gerakan moderasi beragama tidak bisa lepas dari jalan panjang meilitasi sistem sosial yang telah mengerah ke kehancuran sistem sosial. Berita-berita yang disodorkan terlevisi dan di beranda-beranda media sosial tentang korupsi, kolusi dan nepotisme, pemerkosaan, pencurian, perampokan, penyalahgunaan obat-obatan terlarang, kekerasan sosial dan kekerasan di dalam rumah tangga, bullying serta konflik di masyarakat karena perbedaan inter dan antar umat beragama. Tulisan ini mengasumsikan bahwa semua problem-problem sosial yang melibatkan individu, kelompok dan organisasi dalam masyarakat bermula dari perjumpaan yang tidak normal. Karena setiap saat manusia tidak dapat menghindari suatu perjumpaan dan menggunakan berbahasa maka perbaikannya dimulai di ranah itu. Mempertimbangkan bahwa perbaikan sistem sosial untuk menciptakan moderasi agama tidak boleh elitis yang memakan biaya mahal maka pendekatannya haruslan dengan pendekatan populis bengkelnya terdapat pada  komunitas perjumpaan yang diberi nama Komunitas Sekolah Perjumpaan.. Sekolah perjumpaan merupakan teknologi sederhana namun sangatlah prinsipil yaitu bagaimana mengoptimalisasi perjumpaan dan mengedepankan tindakan berbahasa.
Transformasi Musik Pada Ritual Tradisi Kebangru’an
Authors: Sosani Yuga Anggana
Published: February 2022

This paper discusses the role of artists in society as things that influence the creative process of artists in transforming works of art in the Kebangru'an ritual, as well as the form of presentation, functions and values that are ​​contained in Kebangru'an Music. The method of this research uses a qualitative research paradigm with a sociology of art study approach to find out how the role of artists in society as a matter of influencing the creative process of artists in transforming works of art in the Kebangru'an ritual, as well as the form of presentation, functions and values that are ​​contained in Kebangru'an Music. The data was collected by means of observation and in-depth interviews. The observations are carried out by observing various actions that are patterned and reflected the thinking system of the Kebangru'an Music artist which includes speech, expression, statement, outlook on life, and his life history. The result of the study shows that the social status of artists as civil servants and community leaders is a factor that affects the work of artists, the role of artists in society is also a factor in changing the paradigm of society towards Kebangru'an Music. Kebangru'an music is presented with the addition of song texts that function as a means of communicating advice, moral messages in life, also a media that strengthen conformity to social norms. Kebangruan music has values ​​of worship and tolerance or community harmony.
Human Remains Identification Using Micro-CT, Chemometric and A.I. Methods in Forensic Experimental Reconstruction of Dental Patterns after Concentrated Acid Significant Impact
Authors: Thurzo Andrej , Jančovičová Viera , Hain Miroslav , Thurzo Milan , Novák Bohuslav , Kosnáčová Helena , Lehotská Viera , Varga Ivan , Moravanský Norbert
Published: February 2022

(1) Teeth, represent in humans the most resilient tissues. However, exposure to concentrated acids might lead to their obliteration, thus making human identification difficult. Teeth often contain dental restorations from materials that are even more resilient to acid impact. This paper introduces novel method of 3D reconstruction of dental patterns as a crucial step for digital identification with dental records.; (2) With combination of modern methods of Micro-Computer Tomography, Cone Beam Computer Tomography, Attenuated Total Reflection in conjunction with Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Artificial Intelligence Convolutional Neural Network algorithms, the paper presents the way of 3D dental pattern reconstruction and human remains identification. Research studies morphology of teeth, bone, and dental materials (Amalgam, Composite, Glass-ionomer cement) under different periods of exposure to 75% sulfuric acid; (3) Results reveal significant volume loss in bone, enamel, dentine, and as well glass-ionomer cement. Results also reveal significant resistance of composite and amalgam dental materials to sulfuric acid impact, thus serving as strong parts in the dental pattern mosaic. Paper also introduces probably first successful artificial intelligence application in automated forensic CBCT segmentation.; (4) Interdisciplinary cooperation utilizing mentioned technologies can solve problem of human remains identification with 3D reconstruction of dental patterns and their 2D projections over existing ante-mortem records.
Prioritization of Critical Areas on Hydrological Response Unit Level for Sediment and Nutrient Loss Control in a River Basin of India
Authors: Khalkho Dhiraj , Tripathi M. P. , Patel S. , Al-Ansari Nadhir , Kumar Love , Sagar Atish , Singh Prashant , Singh Vijay Kumar , Vishwakarma Dinesh Kumar , Elbeltagi Ahmed
Published: February 2022

Mahanadi is one of the major inter-state east flowing perennial rivers in peninsular India. Hamp watershed of Seonath Sub-basin of upper Mahanadi basin was considered for the study to estimate the sediment yield and nutrient loss-based identification of critical agricultural sub-watershed and its critical Hydrological Response Unit (HRU) using Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) in-terfaced with GIS i.e., ArcSWAT. The study area was divided into 14 sub-watersheds considering topographical parameters derived from DEM and drainage network. The land cover, soil layers, and DEM were used to generate 207 HRUs for analysis of annual runoff, sediment yield and nu-trient loss for 2004-2008 (calibration period) and 2010-2013 (validation period). The sediment yield, runoff estimation and nutrient loss matched consistently well with the monthly and seasonal measured values. On the basis of average annual sediment yield (18.18 t/ha), runoff (245.97 mm) and nutrient loss NO3-N (1.62 kg/ha), respectively, sub-watershed WS4 was categorized under high priority for critical are identification. The sub watershed WS4 comprises of 15 HRUs (No. 36 - 50) with four kharif crops viz rice, soybean, maize and sugarcane. Results showed that the crops soy-bean, maize and sugarcane reduced the average annual runoff by 18.1, 31.4 and 18.0 per cent, respectively whereas the sediment yield was increased drastically by 104.5, 37.5 and 5.7 per cent, respectively as compared to rice. Soybean and maize crops HRU generate significant amount of soil and nutrient loss and were found to be as the critical HRUs for the upper Mahanadi River basin
Upregulation of P2Y12 inhibits chondrocyte apoptosis in lumbar osteoarthritis through PI3K/AKT signaling pathway
Authors: Wu Guanyin , Xue Pengfei , Jin Hurich , Zhang Mo , Gui Chao , Bao Guofeng , Xu Guanhua , Jiang Jiawei , Zhang Jinlong , Cui Shengyu , Cui Zhiming , Sun Yuyu
Published: February 2022

BackgroundLumbar facet osteoarthritis (FJOA) is one of the major causes of severe low back pain and disability worldwide. However, the underlying mechanism of cartilage degeneration in FJOA remains unclear. MethodsThe rats were randomly divided into non-operation group (n=20) and operation group (n=10). In the operation group, MIA (Sigma, 200mg/mL) was injected into the right L4/5 facet process by blunt nanoneedle 26 (WPI, Sarasota, FL, USA) under the control of injection pump. The final injection volume was 5μL and the injection rate was 2μL/min. The facet joint was removed 4 weeks after surgery. After the operation, some samples were stored at 80°C until use. The right facet joints in each group were tested as follows. HE staining and iron red solid green staining were used to observe the degeneration of articular chondrocytes in rats. Immunohistochemistry and Western blot were used to observe the expression of P2Y12, MMP13, COL2 and other cartilage degeneration and apoptosis related indexes. Co-localization of P2Y12-Cleaved caspase-3 in apoptosis models was detected by dual-standard immunofluorescence staining. Apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry and TUNEL.ResultsThe expression of P2Y12 increased in OA cartilage tissue, and P2Y12 inhibited apoptosis. Knockdown of P2Y12 promotes IL-1β -induced apoptosis.ConclusionOur data suggest that P2Y12 has a chondroprotective effect on FJOA.
Epidemic inference through generative neural networks
Authors: Biazzo Indaco , Braunstein Alfredo , Dall'Asta Luca , Mazza Fabio
Published: February 2022

Reconstructing missing information in epidemic spreading on contact networks can be essential in prevention and containment strategies. For instance, identifying and warning infective but asymptomatic individuals (e.g., manual contact tracing) helped contain outbreaks in the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number of possible epidemic cascades typically grows exponentially with the number of individuals involved. The challenge posed by inference problems in the epidemics processes originates from the difficulty of identifying the almost negligible subset of those compatible with the evidence (for instance, medical tests).
Here we present a new generative neural networks framework that can sample the most probable infection cascades compatible with observations. Moreover, the framework can infer the parameters governing the spreading of infections.
The proposed method obtains better or comparable results with existing methods on the patient zero problem, risk assessment, and inference of infectious parameters in synthetic and real case scenarios like spreading infections in workplaces and hospitals.
The outcome of intravenous and inhalation anesthesia after pancreatic cancer resection: a retrospective study
Authors: Wang Yu , Ren Jie , Wang Junli , Chen Jingwen , Ma Yue , Yang Yutong , Wei Ming , Wang Liping
Published: February 2022

Background: Different types of anesthesia may affect cancer patient’s outcomes, we compared the overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) of patients with pancreatic cancer under total intravenous and inhalation anesthesia.Methods: The authors collected the electronic medical records of patients who had accepted at a pancreatectomy from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2016. Patients respectively received total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) or inhalational anesthesia (INHA). Stabilized inverse probability of treatment weighting (SIPTW)was used to minimize differences. Kaplan-Meier survival was established to analyze the influence of sort of anesthesia on disease-free and overall survival. We compare the effects of each sort of anesthesia on cancer recurrence or metastasis and all-cause mortality.Results: A total of 463 patients who had undergone pancreatic cancer resection were collected in this study, of which 442 patients were available (TIVA group, n=323, INHA group, n=119). After SIPTW there were no significant differences between the two groups in disease-free survival (hazard ratio, 1.00, 95%CI, 0.79 to 1.27, P=0.995) or overall survival (hazard ratio, 1.10, 95%CI, 0.86 to 1.41, P=0.433).Conclusions: In conclusion, the present study showed no significant difference in overall survival and disease-free survival between total intravenous anesthesia and volatile anesthesia.
First-Born Children’s Temperament And Psychological Adaptation: The Mediating Effect Of Parenting Style
Authors: Qian Guoying , Yang Sijie , Li Ruonan , Dou Gang
Published: February 2022

Chinese first-born children need to learn how to get along with their siblings after the implementation of the universal two-child policy in 2016. We investigated the relationships between temperament, parenting style, and psychological adjustment among firstborns. A total of 524 Chinese children completed the Temperament, Parenting Style, and First-Born Behavior Questionnaires. The results indicated that (1) children’s temperament subscales were significantly related to parenting style subscales and psychological adaptation. Moreover, the parenting style subscales were significantly related to psychological adaptation, and (2) authoritarian parenting partially mediated the relationship between approach or withdrawal and psychological adjustment.
Microplastics Derived From Disposable Greenhouse Plastic Films and Irrigation Pipes: A Case Study From Turkey
Authors: Gündoğdu Rezan , Önder Derya , Gündoğdu Sedat , Gwinnett Claire
Published: February 2022

Plastics are ubiquitous. It has been used in human activities, from agriculture to packaging, infrastructure, and health. The wide range of usage makes plastics an omnipresent pollutant in the environment. Microplastics (MPs) are one of the most concerning environmental problems. This study investigated the abundance and type of MPs in agricultural soil in the Adana/Karataş region in Turkey, where disposable low tunnel greenhouse plastic films and irrigation pipes were in use. For this purpose, one kg of soil samples from the top 5 cm (from the surface) was taken from 10 different sampling locations. An average of 11.13 ± 2.31 MPs/kg of microplastic was found in the soil samples. The highest amount of microplastics was seen at the Bahçe-4 location with 32.0 ± 14.36 MPs/kg and the lowest amount of microplastics at the Karataş-1 location with 0.3 ± 0.3 MPs/kg. The average size of microplastics was found to be 3.28 ± 0.08 mm. The average microplastics originating from greenhouse cover plastics was 3.29 ± 0.09 mm, and from disposable irrigation pipes was 3.17 ± 0.22 mm. It was determined that the amount of microplastics decreased in the soil where used plastics were removed after usage. As a result, it has been determined that a significant amount of microplastic pollution remains in soil due to plastics used in agricultural areas.