bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dismantling Fixations on Failed Fictions: A-Bomb Survivor Study Denies The Low-Dose Radiogenic Cancer Narrative
Authors: Pennington Charles W. , Pennington Charles W.
Published: July 2020

The linear no-threshold (LNT) model of low dose ionizing radiation's (LDIR) role in radiogenic cancer
incidence has long served as a pseudo-scientific belief arising from evidence that has never been proven, but
has been contested. One source of current evidence that favors the LNT model is the Radiation Effects
Research Foundation’s (RERF) Life Span Study (LSS) cohort of Japanese atomic bomb survivors. The RERF
has managed the input data, model development, and data analyses for the LSS cohort for 45 years, publishing
research papers and reports updating the RERF’s progress. In recent years, the RERF has attempted to identify
other cancer risk factors that may have played a role in the cancer incidence of cohort survivors, and this
effort has drawn attention to the fact that many earlier years of papers and reports from the RERF have never
considered these risk factors, making such publications of questionable merit. This investigation examines
two recent papers from the RERF that denominate how the RERF now analyzes specific cancer incidence for
cohort members, how it treats lifestyle and other risk factors for various cancers that have arisen in the cohort,
and how it continues to find and assert that bomb-blast LDIR remains a distinguishable source of radiogenic
cancer in the cohort. The investigation observes that the cohort input data and modeling have extensive
deficiencies and defects, many having been identified by RERF authors themselves, that substantially
compromise the findings of these two papers, and offers concluding evidence that the LDIR radiogenic cancer
model is highly implausible if not impossible. From such evidence, a final conclusion must arise that supports
a threshold model for the dose–response relationship between LDIR exposure and radiogenic cancer.
Masseter Muscle Rigidity After Initiating Monitored Anaesthesia Care of Propofol and Remifentanil
Authors: Kim Kyu Nam , Won Kim Dong , Kim Kyu Nam , Eun Sun Jung , Chang Ji Hee , Jin Lim Hyun
Published: July 2020

Masseter muscle rigidity can be seen following administration of opioids, succinylcholine, and nondepolarizing muscle relaxants. We report a case of a 56-year-old male patient in a “Cannot Intubate Cannot
Ventilate Situation” due to masseter muscle rigidity after initiating monitored anaesthesia care (MAC) with
remifentanil and propofol using target-controlled infusion in procedural cardiology. For rapid effect and
equilibrium between plasma-concentration and effect site-concentration using target-controlled infusion,
remifentanil overdose is possible during the induction period of MAC. Moreover, the presence of propofol
could result in a significantly greater remifentanil concentration. To manage masseter muscle rigidity,
muscle relaxants and emergent ventilation systems should be prepared to secure airway maintenance. In
addition, alternative airway management devices and techniques should be on hand even if no airway
difficulties are expected.
Problemli Akıllı Telefon Kullanımı ve Ön Psikometrik Özellikleri Ölçeğinin Türkçeye Uyarlanması
Authors: YILDIZ Ezgi Pelin , ÇENGEL Metin , ALKAN Ayşe
Published: July 2020

Günümüzde
gelişen ve sürekli değişime uğrayan bilgi ve iletişim teknolojileri bazı
bağımlılıkların hayatımıza girmesine zemin hazırlamıştır. Bu bağımlılıklardan
biri de nomofobi’dir. Connecticut Üniversitesi’nde bir araştırmacı; David
Greenfield bu bağımlılığı İngilizce de NOMOBILEPHONE kelimelerinin
birleşmesinden meydana gelen Nomophobia (Nomofobi) kelimesi ile tanımlamıştır.
Nomofobi terim olarak, akıllı telefon kullanımı ile ilgili problemli kullanım,
davranış ve/veya semptomların bir koleksiyonunu ortaya koymaktır. Ülkemizde
akıllı telefonların kullanımı dikkate alındığında bireylerin problemli akıllı
telefon kullanımına yönelik davranışsal tepkilerinin neler olduğunun
belirlenmesi önem arz etmektedir. Özellikle bu kaygının, bireylerin günlük
işlere odaklanmasını etkiler nitelikte olduğu açıktır. Bu çalışmada, bireylerin
problemli akıllı telefon kullanımları ve ön psikometrik özelliklerinin
belirlenmesi adına Merlo, Stone ve Bibbey (2013) tarafından geliştirilen ilgili
ölçeğin Türkçeye uyarlama çalışması yapılmıştır. Ölçeğin geçerlik ve güvenirlik
çalışmaları, kamu ve özel eğitim kurumlarında çalışan 290 öğretmenin
katılımıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ölçeğin kapsam ve görünüş geçerliği için 1
dil uzmanına, 3 alan uzmanına, 1 psikolojik danışmana, 1 ölçme değerlendirme
uzmanına başvurulmuştur. Yapı geçerliğine hizmet etmek için Açımlayıcı Faktör
Analizi (AFA)’dan yararlanılmıştır. Çalışma sonunda toplam varyansın
%54.76’sınıaçıklayan 20 maddeden oluşan 3boyutlu bir ölçek elde edilmiştir.
Ölçeğin Cronbach Alpha ile hesaplanan iç tutarlık katsayısı .91’
dir.Doğrulayıcı faktör analizine ilişkin 3 boyut bağlamında nihai uyum
indekslerinin istenilen sınırlarda olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Basis of the general theory of pathology (Part 4. "Atherosclerosis" or "Scleroatherosis"?)
Authors: Prokopchook V. S. , Lyckbäck A. V.
Published: July 2020

This is not a play on words, but a key to solving a problem that has been deadlocked. The science of atherosclerosis is still based on the experiments of N. N. Anichkov. It always prioritizes lipid infiltration of vessel's walls. In fact, the lipid infiltration of the vessel's walls is not related to the origin of lipids in atheromas. Their origin is always associated with fatty degeneration of myofibroblasts in places of sclerosis (fibrous plaques), but not with hematogenous infiltration. The key to solving this problem lies in a disclosure of the genesis of sclerotic changes in intima. On the one hand it concerns a primary age sclerosis (compensatory) as well as secondary sclerosis (inflammatory, etc). On the other hand it is important to establish causes of degradation (fatty degeneration) and death of myofibroblasts (the so-called Langgans'cells) in places of sclerosis (fibrous plaques), followed by atheroma formation. We have first showed in vivo (at the cellular level) that a death of myofibroblasts in plaques with following release of lipids occurs due to the fact that these myofibroblasts reach the Heiflik's limit much faster than myofibroblasts on healthy vessels. These occurs due to shortening of telomeres in myofibroblasts that intensively multiply in places of reparative sclerosis. The authors propose replacing the term “atherosclerosis” with “scleroatherosis”, which more accurately reflects the essence of the disease and the sequence of events in its pathogenesis. Considering "scleroarethosis" as a nosological form, two periods of development of the process should be emphasized: the first – sclerotic period (compensatory) and the second – atheromatous (period of decompensation). The second period is accompanied by all manifestations and complications known for scleroatherosis that can't be eliminated. It is no need to spend billions on senseless "purifying” blood vessels and "lowering" cholesterol in blood plasma. It is more important to focus on a healthy lifestyle and, above all, to fight with arterial hypertension as with a main factor of blood vessels' deterioration.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZING SPECIAL CARE IN SEVERE COMBINED TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY IN OSH REGION OF KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
Authors: Ydyrysov Ismatilla , Yrysov Beksultan , Kalyev Kursanbek , Yrysov Keneshbek
Published: July 2020

The article deals with the general description of severe combined traumatic brain injury and organizing special neurosurgical care to patients in Osh Region of Kyrgyz Republic. Material and methods: Among the patients mainly man are dominated – 77.9 %, and man at the age of 20 to 50 (69.9 %), i.e. the most able-bodied part of the society. Results: The main cause of severe combined traumatic brain injury is still a traffic accident (74.3 %). Postsurgical and overall mortality in clinics where there is no full-time neurosurgeon and computed tomography scanner is higher. Most hospitals in Osh Region are still not equipped with computer tomography. The presence in the hospital staff full time neurosurgeon has crucial importance in reducing postsurgical and overall mortality.
PROCESSING OF THE CONTROL REGIME OF MEDICINES FOR PHARMACOTHERAPY OF CHRONIC PAIN SYNDROME IN THE FIELD OF PALLIATIVE AID
Authors: Zbrozhek S. I. , Shapovalova V. O. , Shapovalov (Jr.) V. V. , Andrieieva V. V. , Shapovalov V. V.
Published: July 2020

In the world from 10 to 55% people suffer from chronic pain syndrome. Therefore, timely reduction of pain helps to improve the quality of their life in all areas of activity. To improve the organizational and legal procedure for providing patients with drugs as part of palliative care, a control regime for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, non-narcotic and narcotic (opioid) analgesics and adjuvant (auxiliary) drugs, which prescribed by doctors for chronic pain syndrome was developed. The research materials were the current regulatory, legislative and instructive documents; statistics of the Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine; instructions for medical use of medicines, websites of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine, the State Expert Center of the Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine and others. We used documentary, comparative, systemic and regulatory methods of analysis. In the article, based on the analysis of the normative base, analyzed the medical and technological documents concerning the pharmacotherapy of chronic pain syndrome, allocated three classes of medicines. Processed the control regime of non-steroidal medicines, non-narcotic analgesics, narcotic (opioid) analgesics and adjuvant (auxiliary) drugs prescribed by doctors for chronic pain syndrome. Analyzed the normative and legal documents on the procedure for the circulation of narcotic, psychotropic and potent medicines in medical and pharmaceutical healthcare institutions in accordance with the licensed conditions for the conduct of economic activity. Established that the circulation of medicines for pharmacotherapy of chronic pain syndrome within palliative care in medical institutions carried out based on a license for medical practice, and in pharmacy institutions – based on a license for wholesale and retail trade of medicines.
GENETIC ASPECTS OF PREGNANCY MISCARRIAGE
Authors: Lisova K. M. , Kalinovska I. V. , Yuzko O. M.
Published: July 2020

Pregnancy miscarriage is a consequence of many factors. The aim of the study was to analyze the effect of miscarriage gene on embryometric, ultrasound, hormonal, immunological parameters in pregnant women, and to evaluate its prognostic value. The main group includes 31 pregnant women who had clinical signs of miscarriage in current or previous pregnancy. The control group consists of 32 healthy pregnant women whose clinical-paraclinical parameters served as a control to compare the data of the pregnancy survey of the main surveillance group. A general clinical examination and a special obstetrical examination (complaints, anamnesis, general medical examination, obstetric examination), biochemical studies (determination of hormones of the fetoplacental complex in blood serum of pregnant women), ultrasound, immunological studies, histological studies of the placenta, molecular genetic study A1166C polymorphism of the AGTR1 gene were made. In the course of the research, the genetic determinism of miscarriage was discovered. The polymorphism of the A1166C of the AGTR1 gene was considered as a prognostic marker of miscarriage in early gestational term and preeclampsia in the second half of pregnancy. A reliable marker of abortion was the maternal genotype 1166AC for the genome AGTR1. The risk of occurrence of clinical manifestations of abortion increased five times. At simultaneous influence of all prognostic factors the risk of abortion increased 6,25 times. Detection of genetic markers of pregnancy miscarriage will allow early correction of this pathology and prevent perinatal loss.
About the possible role of the hypocaloric diet in the pathogenesis of hypothyroidism
Authors: Slifirczyk Anna , Oliynyk Oleksandr
Published: July 2020

Many researchers of the thyroid pathology consider that the investigation of the epidemiology of thyroid disease in conjunction with the study of the diet are relevant. The question is if the unbalanced diet may worsen the course of hypothyroidism. The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between the peculiarities of the diet of patients with hypothyroidism and the functional state of the thyroid gland. Methods and materials. It was observed 400 women of Polish nationality aged 19–28 years living in Biala Podlaska district of the Lublin Voivodeship of Poland which consider themselves healthy. The blood levels of free (FT3) and total (T3) triiodothyronine, free (FT4) and total (T4) thyroxin, thyrotropic hormone (TSH) were determined. With the help of questionnaires and food tables, the approximate average amount of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in the daily ration was determined, as well as the average amount consumed daily with iodine. The prevalence of hypothyroidism among surveyed women was 3.5 % and was not significantly different from the values ​​observed in the European Union. Women with reduced thyroid function consumed with food significantly 3.78 times less iodine, 2.97 times (P < 0.001) less salt and 1.47 times (P < 0.001) less protein compared to women with normal thyroid function. In addition, women with hypothyroidism consumed with food 2.25 times (P < 0.001) more products with properties of strumogens. The development of hypothyroidism in the examined women was combined with a reduced intake of iodine and proteins with food products and an increased use of products with the properties of strumogens.
HIV INFECTION DIAGNOSTICS DUE TO CLINICAL EVIDENCE
Authors: Kopcha V. S. , Andreychyn Yu. M. , Iosyk Ia. I. , Kopcha Yu. V. , Radetska L. V. , Hanberger I. I.
Published: July 2020

The aim of the study was to describe the diagnosis of HIV infection in a socially orderly person due to clinical evidence. A young socially successful man, on the basis of clinical considerations, underwent respective examination, which allowed diagnosis of HIV infection. The disease was not manifested by typical signs of clinical stage I, but by primary Herpes zoster and recurrent paratonsillar abscess. The wife of the patient was healthy. The hypothetical transmission of the infection was not established. The possibility of HIV infection in socially orderly individuals has been confirmed taking into account relevant clinical indications, first and foremost the episode of Herpes zoster in a young person with no obvious causes of immunodeficiency. Despite the guidelines for a revised clinical classification of HIV infection in adults and adolescents (WHO, 2006), persistent generalized lymphadenopathy is unessential in the clinical stage I and Herpes zoster may be manifested earlier the clinical stage II.
Attempt to Predict A/T/N-Based Alzheimer’s Disease Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers Using a Peripheral Blood DNA Methylation Clock
Authors: Sato Kenichiro , Mano Tatsuo , Suzuki Kazushi , Toda Tatsushi , Iwatsubo Takeshi , Iwata Atsushi ,   for Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative
Published: July 2020

Background:

Although aging is the strongest risk factor for the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), it remains uncertain if the blood DNA methylation clock, which reflects the effect of biological aging on DNA methylation (DNAme) status of blood cells, may be used as a surrogate biomarker for AD pathology in the central nervous system (CNS).

Objective:

We aimed to develop a practical model to predict for A/T/N-based AD biomarkers as the prediction targets using the aging acceleration of blood cells.

Methods:

We obtained data of North American ADNI study participants ( n = 317) whose blood DNA methylation microarray (Illumina HumanMethylation EPIC Beadchips) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) AD biomarkers (A β, t-tau, and p-tau) were recorded simultaneously. Methylation clock was calculated to conduct machine learning, in order to predict binary statuses (+ or –) for A (corresponding to the lowered CSF A β), T (the elevated CSF p-tau), or N (the elevated CSF t-tau). The predictive performance of the models was evaluated by area under curve (AUC) in the test subset within ADNI.

Results:

Among the 317 included samples, 194 (61.2%) were A+, 247 (77.9%) were T+, and 104 (32.8%) were N+. The degree of blood aging acceleration showed weak positive correlation with the CSF A β levels, even after adjustment with APOE genotype and other covariates. However, the contribution of aging acceleration to improve the predictive performance of models was not significant for any of A+, T+, or N+.

Conclusion:

Our exploratory attempts could not demonstrate the substantial utility of the peripheral blood cells’ methylation clock as a predictor for A/T/N-based CSF biomarkers of AD, and further additional work should be conducted to determine whether the blood DNAme signatures including methylation clock have substantial utility in detecting underlying amyloid, tau or neurodegeneration pathology of AD.
Engaging Patients to Design the Systematic Multi-Domain Alzheimer’s Risk Reduction Trial (SMARRT) Intervention: Findings from a Web-Based Survey
Authors: Marcum Zachary A. , Rosenberg Dori , Barnes Deborah E. , Yaffe Kristine , Larson Eric B.
Published: July 2020

We administered a web-based survey to a convenience sample of 561 patients in a large health system to assess patient attitudes toward dementia prevention in the context of designing a multi-domain Alzheimer’s risk reduction intervention. The majority of respondents reported being very concerned about Alzheimer’s disease, wanted to know their personal risk factors, and were highly motivated to make healthy lifestyle changes to lower dementia risk. The areas they were most interested in targeting to reduce dementia risk included physical activity, cognitive stimulation, nutrition, and sleep. These results provided strong support for our conceptual framework to target higher-risk patients with a personalized risk reduction strategy.
Vaccination Prevented Short-Term Memory Loss, but Deteriorated Long-Term Spatial Memory in Alzheimer’s Disease Mice, Independent of Amyloid-β Pathology
Authors: Oberman Klaske , Gouweleeuw Leonie , Hoogerhout Peter , Eisel Ulrich L.M. , van Riet Elly , Schoemaker Regien G.
Published: July 2020

Background:

Soluble oligomeric amyloid-β (Aβ), rather than Aβ plaques, seems to be the culprit in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Accordingly, a new concept vaccine of small cyclic peptide conjugates, selectively targeting oligomeric Aβ, has been developed.

Objective:

Study the therapeutic potential of this new vaccine in a mouse model for AD.

Methods:

J20 mice, overexpressing human amyloid precursor protein, were validated for an AD-like phenotype. Then, J20 mice were vaccinated at 2, 3, and 4 months of age and AD phenotype was evaluated at 6, 9, and 12 months of age; or at 9, 10, and 11 months with evaluation at 12 months. Effects on Aβ pathology were studied by plaque load (immunohistochemistry; 6E10) and antibody titers against Aβ (ELISA). AD behavioral phenotype was evaluated by performance in a battery of cognitive tests.

Results:

J20 mice displayed age-related Aβ plaque development and an AD-like behavioral phenotype. A consistent antibody response to the cyclic peptides was, however, not extended to Aβ, leaving plaque load unaffected. Nevertheless, immunization at young ages prevented working- and short-term spatial memory loss, but deteriorated long-term spatial learning and memory, at 12 months of age. Immunization at later ages did not affect any measured parameter.

Conclusion:

J20 mice provide a relevant model for AD to study potential anti-Aβ treatment. Early vaccination prevented short-term memory loss at later ages, but deteriorated long-term spatial memory, however without affecting Aβ pathology. Later vaccination had no effects, but optimal timing may require further investigation.
Vibration based energy harvesting system for mobile device charging
Authors: Sarker Mahidur R. , Mohamed Ramizi , Saad Mohamad Hanif Md , Tahir Muhammad , Hussain Aini
Published: July 2020

Nowadays most of the time humans spend in daily life on mobile phones but the thing that tends to get worried about is battery consumption as they run out quickly. We could not make important jobs such as emergency calls or send important documents when our phone battery runs out. This study represents vibration based sound energy is harvested to charge mobile phones using six piezoelectric sound transducers (PSTs) which converts sound energy to electrical energy. This paper proposed designing a low voltage sound energy harvesting circuit (SEHC) using PSTs. PSTs with SEHC is considered as an alternative power source to charge the smart phone battery, especially for remote area where power is unavailable. The SEHC consists of PSTs, non-controlled bridge rectifier circuit, filter, switch-mode open loop boost converter, charger circuit, and storage device at the output terminal. The complete SEHC has designed and simulated using Matlab Simulink software. The PSTs have been analyzed with different frequency and the output voltage of PSTs utilized as an input source to design SEHC. Finally, the results are generated at an output of 7.8 V DC from an input 1.05 V AC at 314 Hz through a SEHC using the PSTs, which suitable to charge smartphone battery efficiently.
Analytic formulation for the calculation of leakage reactance in wound-core transformers
Authors: Castañeda Hernandez Russby Liliana , Diaz Florez Guillermo Andres , Perez Gelves Jhon Jairo , Mombello Enrique Esteban
Published: July 2020

Wound-core transformers are characterized by their economical and efficient design and are therefore widely used in power distribution systems; for this reason it is of paramount importance to determine their electrical characteristics. One of the most important parameters in these transformers is leakage reactance, since this is what largely determines short-circuit currents and voltage regulation. And yet the authors have found a conspicuous gap in the scientific literature concerning analytical formulations for the calculation of leakage reactance in wound-core transformers. In order to fill this gap, the authors propose a formula in terms of leakage areas and the Rogowski’s height of the windings. A geometric model of the active part of the transformer is proposed which allows for the exact calculation of the leakage areas. The results of the proposed formula are compared with simulations with the finite element method in 3D (FEM3D) and with measurements in eight real case studies. It is concluded that although the FEM3D calculates the closest results to measurements, the proposed formula reported sufficiently accurate results for transformer design purposes.
Traffic signal coordination control optimization considering vehicle emissions on urban arterial road
Authors: Zhou Shenpei , Li Haoran , Zhang Qingyong , Gao Meng , Ran Bin
Published: July 2020

A bi-level multi-target programming model is established for optimization of urban arterial road traffic signal coordination control. The performance index function for optimization is defined to reduce traffic delay and vehicle emissions at intersections. As a result, the optimization traffic signal control strategy can guarantee smooth traffic flow and minimum total emission in the road network. The result of simulation verifies the optimization effect of above model based on MATLAB and VISSIM.
Network education recommendation and teaching resource sharing based on improved neural network
Authors: Yuan Qinying
Published: July 2020

Intelligent network teaching system provides learners with abundant teaching resources and convenient, excellent and efficient learning environment. However, network teaching resources are widely distributed and difficult to centralize. Resource sharing has become a key problem to be solved in the network environment. The current research on online education resource recommendation mainly focuses on offline education, and there are few studies on online education resources. Based on this, this study studies the link prediction methods in online education and establishes appropriate models for online education. In the research, through improved analysis of traditional algorithms, an improved neural network path sorting algorithm based on path sorting method is proposed. At the same time, we use the path sorting algorithm based on random walk model and neural network-path sorting algorithm to realize the link prediction problem in the online learning knowledge base. In addition, the performance analysis of the algorithm is carried out by contrast method, and the performance comparison analysis is carried out by combining various common traditional recommendation algorithms with the research algorithm of this study.
A Statistical Business Register spine as a new approach to support data integration and firm-level data linking: An ABS perspective
Authors: Ryan Luisa , Thompson Chris , Jones John
Published: July 2020

Statistical Business Registers (SBR) have historically underpinned the compilation of economic statistics by providing consistent unit structures and classifications for survey frame production and business demography data. To meet emerging data needs for both regular statistical production releases and for specific questions asked by policy makers, the SBR can also be used as a data integrating framework. This paper outlines the “spine” approach proposed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) to support more flexible integration and linking of firm-level data that will also expand the uses of the SBR. The spine is the minimum set of information required to identify an entity and act as the linking variable(s) to other datasets. Its application involves a new approach to management of input datasets and can be applied across statistical registers. This paper will provide (1) a description of the ABS spine proposal for statistical registers; (2) benefits of a spine approach for both regular statistical production and new data solutions; and (3) an overview of how the ABS BLADE (Business Longitudinal Analysis Data Environment) is used to integrate firm-level datasets to enable policy evaluation and statistical research by analysts from government and academia.
Advancing new collaborative mechanisms for the profiling of MNEs in national, regional and global group registers
Authors: Demollin Fred , Hermans Hank
Published: July 2020

The importance of Multi National Enterprise Groups (MNEs) on the economy is ever-growing and at the same time, it becomes more complex to capture their activities and structures accurately in official national statistics. The establishment of Large Case Units and the introduction of profiling of MNEs are measures to capture the activities of MNEs correctly so that consistency between statistics can be achieved. At international level, the same challenges can be found. In Europe the existence of the European Statistical System and accompanying legal frameworks make it possible to organize European collaboration, resulting in a EuroGroups Register and European profiling and the Early Warning System. The benefit from a Global Group Register (GGR) seems evident: providing unique identification of MNEs and insight in the structure of internationally operating MNEs helps to create valuable information for policymakers on many different economic themes. At a global level, we do not have legal facilities like those in the EU, which makes it important to look for other solutions. An initial GGR has to be built upon publicly available sources and upon sources from commercial data providers. The benefits of establishing a Global Group Register are multiple and work in this area should be encouraged.
Biomechanical analysis of the treatment of intertrochanteric hip fracture with different lengths of dynamic hip screw side plates
Authors: Wang Cheng-Chi , Lee Cheng-Hung , Chin Ning-Chien , Chen Kun-Hui , Pan Chien-Chou , Su Kuo-Chih
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND: Dynamic hip screw (DHS) is a common implant used to treat stable-type intertrochanteric hip fractures. There are many factors that can affect the success rate of the surgery, including the length of side plates. It is therefore important to investigate the biomechanical effect of different DHS side plates on bones. OBJECTIVE: In order to reduce the likelihood of an implant failure, the aim of this study was to use finite element analysis (FEA) to investigate and understand the effect of side plates with different lengths in DHS. METHODS: In this FEA study, a 3D model with cortical bone, cancellous bone, side plate, lag screw, and cortical screws to simulate the implantation of DHS with different lengths of side plate (2-hole, 4-hole, and 6-hole) for intertrochanteric hip fractures was constructed. The loading condition was used to simulate the force (400 N) on the femoral head and the stress distribution on the lag screw, side plate, cortical screws, and femur was measured. RESULTS: The highest stress points occured around the region of contact between the screw and the cortical bones. The stress on the femur at the most distal cortical screw was the greatest. The shorter the length of the side plate, the greater the stress on the cortical screws, resulting in an increased stress on the femur surrounding the cortical screws. CONCLUSIONS: The use of DHS with 2-hole side plate may increase the risk of side plate pull-out. The results of this study provide a biomechanical analysis for selection of DHS implant lengths that can be useful for orthopaedic surgeons.
Pengaruh Learning Organization Dan Innovation Strategy Terhadap Daya Saing Bawang Putih Di Kabupaten Temanggung
Authors: Kurniawan Arief
Published: July 2020

AbstractThe problems faced in the development of garlic production in Temanggung regency are the competitiveness of garlic in Temanggung regency is still low due to the inadequate ability of garlic farmers and institutions the garlic farmers group has not been able to create an Innovation Strategy through the use of technology in garlic cultivation. This research is a quantitative study to determine the effect of Learning Organization and Innovation Strategy on Garlic Competitiveness in Temanggung Regency. The study was conducted with a total sample of 73 farmer groups from 90 existing farmer groups in 3 garlic center districts namely Bulu District, Parakan District, and Kledung District. Data processing uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis using the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach. The results of the analysis in this study indicate that (1) There is no direct influence of Learning Organization on Garlic Competitiveness, (2) there is a direct effect of Innovation Strategy on Garlic Competitiveness, (3) there is an indirect influence of Learning Organzation on Garlic Competitiveness through Innovation Strategy, and (4) there is a direct influence of Learning Organizations on Innovation Strategy.Keywords : Learning Organization, Innovation Strategy, Competitiveness, and Garlic.
Persepsi Industri Perhotelan Terhadap Kesiapan Kerja Mahasiswa Prodi Tata Boga Politeknik Negeri Balikpapan
Authors: Setyawati Ria
Published: July 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi industri perhotelan di Kota Balikpapan terhadap kesiapan kerja mahasiswa Program Studi Tata Boga Politeknik Negeri Balikpapan yang akan menghadapi dunia kerja nantinya. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode statistik deskriptif sederhana. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dengan penyebaran kuesioner kepada responden sebanyak 5 hotel yang digunakan mahasiswa Praktek Kerja Lapangan. Berdasarkan analisis data yang diperoleh ditinjau dari enam variabel untuk mengetahui kesiapan kerja  mahasiswa yaitu: persepsi industri perhotelan menyatakan mahasiswa memiliki kesiapan kerja dilihat dari kemampuan mahasiswa berkomunikasi, kemampuan mahasiswa dalam bekerjasama, kemampuan mahasiswa bekerja mandiri, kemampuan mahasiswa dalam berkreatifitas, kemampuan dasar boga mahasiswa dan kemampuan berpenampilan mahasiswa. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat dijadikan bahan masukan dalam pengembangan Program Studi Tata Boga.
Faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kualitas Penyajian Laporan Keuangan di Lingkungan Pemerintah Kota Padang Panjang
Authors: Fauziati Popi
Published: July 2020

This study aims to examine the effect of the adoption of Government Accounting Standards and Human Resource Competencies on the quality of the presentation of the Regional Financial Statements within the Government of Kota Padang Panjang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia.. The phenomenon is seen from the findings of the goverment auditors on the Padang Panjang Municipal Government Financial Report. In 2016 there were 14 findings  that consisting of 8 findings on Compliance and 6 findings on Internal Control Systems, and in 2017 there were 11 findings consisting of 5 findings on Compliance and 6 findings on Internal Control Systems. As well as dealing with Human Resources Competence, there are still employees who are not / less competent, especially in the financial section in each organization. The sampling technique was purposive sampling, with 100 respondents, but only 50 respondents returned their questionnaires. Hypothesis testing using Multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS 16 application tools. The results showed that (1) the Application of Government Accounting Standards has a positive effect on the Quality of the Presentation of Government Financial Statements, (2) Human Resources Competence has a positive effect on the Quality of the Presentation of Government Financial Statements
Pengaruh Keadilan Organisasional terhadap Komitmen Organisasi dengan Mediasi Kepuasan Kerja
Authors: Siregar Zulkifli Musannip Efendi , Syahputra Rizki , Nasution Siti Lam'ah
Published: July 2020

The business success is inseparable from the role of its human resources. Because it is very necessary employees who have a high commitment to work. This study aims to determine the effect of organizational justice, job satisfaction on organizational commitment. This study will also discuss whether job satisfaction can mediate the relationship between organizational justice and job satisfaction. Respondents in this study were employees in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) industry in Labuhanbatu Regency. We distributed 272 questionnaires and 217 questionnaires were collected. So that the sample in this study were 217 respondents. The collected data is processed using Structural Equation Modeling. The results showed that organizational justice can increase employee job satisfaction and also increase employee commitment at work. Job satisfaction can also mediate the relationship between organizational justice and organizational commitment significantly. It is recommended to increase organizational commitment by increasing employee job satisfaction and also organizational justice.Key Words: Organizational Justice, Job Satisfaction, Organizational CommitmentKemajuan sebuah bisnis tidak terlepas dari peran sumber daya manusianya. Oleh karena sangat diperlukan karyawan yang memiliki komitmen tinggi dalam bekerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh keadilan organisasional, kepuasan kerja terhadap komitmen organisasi. Penelitian ini juga akan membahas apakah kepuasan kerja dapat memediasi hubungan antara keadilan organisasional terhadap kepuasan kerja. Responden dalam penelitian ini adalah karyawan pada industri Usaha Kecil dan Menengah (UKM) di Kabupaten Labuhanbatu.  Peneliti menyebarkan kuisioner sebanyak 272 kuisioner dan berhasil dikumpul sebanyak 217 kuisioner. Sehingga sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 217 responden. Data yang terkumpul diolah dengan menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keadilan organisasional dapat meningkatkan kepuasan kerja karyawan dan juga meningkatkan komitmen karyawan dalam bekerja. Kepuasan kerja juga dapat memediasi hubungan antara keadilan oranisasional terhadap komitmen organisasi secara signifikan. Disarankan agar meningkatkan komitmen organisasi dengan cara meningkaktan kepuasan kerja karyawan dan juga keadilan organisasional. Kata Kunci  : Keadilan Oragnisasional, Kepuasan Kerja, Komitmen Organisasi
Implementasi Kebijakan Retribusi Parkir di Tepi Jalan Umum Kota Pangkalpinang
Authors: Saputra Putra Pratama , Safitri Revy
Published: July 2020

Pergerakan kendaraan yang tinggi di Kota Pangkalpinang menimbulkan kebutuhan ruang parkir yang tidak hanya memenuhi lahan parkir, namun juga menggunakan tepi jalan umum baik yang legal maupun illegal sebagai tempat parkir kendaraan. Penggunaan tepi jalan umum sebagai tempat parkir bila dikelola secara optimal dapat menjadi sumber pendapatan asli daerah melalui retribusi pelayanan parkir di tepi jalan umum. Penerimaan retribusi parkir di Kota Pangkalpinang dinilai belum optimal, sehingga perlu ditinjau implementasi kebijakan retribusi parkir yang telah terlaksana. Produk dari kebijakan yang akan dikaji implementasinya dalam penelitian ini adalah peraturan daerah yang dikeluarkan oleh Pemerintah Kota Pangkalpinang yang berkaitan dengan retribusi parkir di tepi jalan umum. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif melalui teknik wawancara, observasi, dan pengumpulan data sekunder. Hasil penelitian ini, menunjukkan bahwa implementasi kebijakan retribusi parkir di tepi jalan umum Kota Pangkalpinang dinilai belum maksimal, sehingga perlu dilakukan evaluasi terhadap kebijakan retribusi parkir di tepi jalan umum Kota Pangkalpinang yang ada saat ini agar penerimaan retribusi parkir dapat lebih optimal.
Inovasi Produk terhadap Keputusan Pembelian dan dampaknya terhadap loyalitas pelanggan : Studi Pengguna Mobil Toyota Calya di Kota Bogor dan Bekasi
Authors: Dachi Anugerah
Published: July 2020

Abstract The formulation of the research problem is whether product innovation effects purchase decisions, whether product innovation and purchase decisions affect customer loyalty. This study aims to examine the effect of product innovation on the purchase decision of Toyota Calya, and examines the effect of product innovation and purchasing decisions on customer loyalty. The population is the Toyota Calya’s customers in Bogor and Bekasi. The population is not known with certainty, therefore the sampling technique is done by accidental sampling technique in determining the number of samples. A total of 203 questionnaires were collected. Therefore, the sample in this study was 203 respondents. The data analysis method is Structural Equation Modeling. The results showed a significant influence on product innovation on purchasing decisions. Product innovation and purchasing decision also significantly influence customer loyalty. Purchasing decisions significantly mediate the effect of product innovation on customer loyalty. Innovations must still be made in order to maintain the loyalty of Toyota Calya car users in Bogor and Bekasi. Keywords: Product innovation, purchasing decisions, and loyalty AbstrakRumusan masalah penelitian ini adalah apakah inovasi produk mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian,  dan apakah inovasi produk dan keputusan pembelian mempengaruhi loyalitas pelanggan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan mengetahui pengaruh inovasi produk terhadap keputusan pembelian toyota Calya, dan menguji pengaruh inovasi produk dan keputusan pembelian terhadap loyalitas pelanggan. Populasi penelitian adalah pengguna mobil merek Toyota Calya di Kota Bogor dan Bekasi. Populasi tidak diketahui secara pasti,oleh karena itu teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik accidental sampling dalam menentukan jumlah sampel. Kuisioner yang berhasil dikumpulkan sebanyak 203 kuisioner. Oleh karena itu, sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah berjumlah sebanyak 203 responden. Metode analisis data yang dipergunakan adalah Structural Equation Modeling.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya pengaruh secara signfikan inovasi produk dengan keputusan pembelian. Variabel Inovasi produk dan keputusan pembelian juga secara signifikan mempengaruhi  loyalitas pelanggan. Keputusan pembelian secara signifikan memediasi pengaruh inovasi produk terhadap loyalitas pelanggan. Inovasi harus tetap dilakukan demi untuk mempertahankan loyalitas pengguna mobil Toyota Calya di Kota Bogor dan Bekasi.
METODE DAKWAH HAMKA DALAM MEMILIH PEMIMPIN: Studi Penafsiran Surat Al-Mā’idah/5 ayat 51 dalam Tafsir Al-Azhar
Authors: Luthfi ‘Isyatul
Published: July 2020

Kepemimpinan non-muslim di Indonesia masih menimbulkan pro dan kontra di kalangan agamawan dan pemerintah. Hal tersebut antara lain disebabkan oleh adanya pemahaman masyarakat terhadap teks-teks keagamaan seperti surat al-Mā’idah/5 ayat 51 yang secara tekstual dipahami sebagai larangan memilih pemimpin non-muslim. Tulisan ini berupaya menganalisis penafsiran Hamka tentang ayat tersebut dengan pendekatan ilmu dakwah, tafsir, dan hermeneutika. Hamka menggunakan pendekatan adabi ijtimā‘ī dalam penafsirannya, sehingga kaya dengan konteks sejarah. Metode dakwah yang digunakan Hamka dalam penafsiran adalah metode al-mau‘izhah al-Hasanah. Hasil penafsiran Hamka pada surat al-Mā’idah/5 ayat 51 adalah berupa pelarangan menjadikan nonmuslim sebagai pemimpin. Hal tersebut didasarkan kepada lingkaran hermeneutika Hamka karena kedalaman bahasa Arab yang dimilikinya dan pengetahuan bidang sejarah yang luas. Sedangkan hermeneutika dialektis Hamka tidak terlepas dari penulisan Tafsir alAzhar yang dilakukannya di balik jeruji besi akibat tuduhan yang harus diterimanya, karena keadaan politik Indonesia yang tidak stabil, pada saat itu kekuasaan ada di tangan Partai Komunis Indonesia.
FILOSOFI KOMUNIKASI SPIRITUALITAS: Huruf Sebagai Simbol Ontologi dalam Mistisme Ibn ‘Arabī
Authors: Miswari Miswari
Published: July 2020

Spiritualitas adalah pengalaman yang tidak dapat dikomunikasikan. Kitab suci adalah media terbaik atas informasi spiritualitas. Sayangnya media-media komunikasi tersebut sering dianggap sebagai realitas itu sendiri. Jalan dianggap sebagai tujuan. Redaksiredaksi media komunikasi spiritualitas yang seharusnya dilihat sebagai simbol,diperlakukan sebagai premis. Premis-premis tersebut dikodifikasi dalam mazhab dan aliran teologi. Perubahan zaman dan perkembangan pemikiran manusia menyebabkan kodifikasikodifikasi kurang berdayaguna. Pelariannya adalah kepada ideologi dan teori-teori. Tulisan ini menawarkan cara berbeda melihat spiritualitas, media komunikasi spiritualis dan differensiasinya dengan agama.   Berbeda dengan teolog dan fukaha yang memperlakukan media komunikasi spiritual sebagai premis, ‘urafā’ memperlakukan media tersebut sebagai simbol yang menuntut untuk dipecahkan. Sebagai seorang ‘urafā’ terbesar, analogi-analogi metafisik Ibn ‘Arabī sangat menarik untuk dikaji. Sangat banyak sarana yang dipakai Ibn ‘Arabī sebagi media komunikasi spiritualitasnya. Salah-satu yang paling menarik diantaranya adalah huruf-huruf. Tujuan tulisan ini adalah menyuguhkan huruf-huruf sebagai media komunikasi spiritualitas dalam sistem ontologi Ibn ‘Arabī.
MODEL KOMUNIKASI DAKWAH DALAM KONSELING REALITAS BERBASIS A L - H I K M A H: Analisis Terhadap Dialog Verbal dalam Menangani Prilaku Tren LGBT Pada Remaja di Aceh Tamiang
Authors: M. Ilyas Sabrida
Published: July 2020

Komunikasi dakwah dalam konseling realitas berbasis al-hikmah merupakan suatu bentuk komunikasi konseling yang khas dimana seseorang konselor melakukan konseling realitas dengan memadukan nasehat-nasehat yang bersumber sesuai dengan ajaran Alquran dan Sunah dengan pendekatan al-hikmah. Di dalam  konseling realitas berbasis al–hikmah ini tidak sekedar membantu individu atau kelompok menyelesaikan masalah kehidupan saja, namun di dalamnya juga memuat tujuan menguatkan dimensi pikiran, emosi dan spiritual-relijius agar terjadinya perubahan tingkah laku. Untuk itu, tulisan ini merupakan hasil analisis terhadap model komunikasi dakwah berbentuk dialog verbal dalam konseling realitas berbasis al-hikmah dalam  menanggani prilaku tren LGBT pada remaja di kabupaten Aceh Tamiang. Penulis menemukan bahwa dalam tehnik konseling realitas berbasis al-hikmah ini konselor melakukan prosedur dan tahap-tahap konseling dengan mengunakan pendekatan model komunikasi dakwah dalam bentuk dialog verbal. Pendekatan model komunikasi dakwah yang  dimaksud terutama dalam penggunaan bahasa verbal berbasis al-hikmah sebagai alat komunikasi ketika melakukan proses konseling. Hal tersebut karena kegiatan konseling melalui penggunaan bahasa verbal menjadi penentu dalam efektivitas terselesainya suatu permasalahan yang dialami konseli.
KOMUNIKASI ANTARPRIBADI: Suatu Kajian dalam Perspektif Komunikasi Islam
Authors: Azhar Azhar
Published: July 2020

Tujuan penulisan ini membahas tentang komunikan antarpribadi  dalam perspektif  komunikasi Islam, sebagaimana yang tercantun dalam surat al-Nahl ayat 125, yaitu dengan cara hikmah, mau‘idzat hasanah, mujādalah billatī hiya ahsan. Dari beberapa  pendapat ahli diketahui bahwa komunikasi antarpribadi biasanya dilakukan secara tatap muka (face to face) sehingga terjadilah kontak pribadi (personal contact). Dengan demikian, hasil umpan balik berlangsung seketika, akhirnya komunikator dapat mengetahui apakah komunikasinya ditanggapi positif atau negatif oleh komunikan. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari mimik atau ekspresi wajah. Jika tanggapan komunikan itu negatif, maka dapat diubah gaya komunikasi tersebut. Ditinjau dari teori-teori komunikasi antarpribadi dalam perspektif komunikasi Islam, lebih dititik beratkan kepada proses penyampaian pesan atau informasi dari komunikator kepada komunikan, dengan menggunakan kaedah dan prinsip komunikasi yang berdasarkan kepada Alquran dan Hadis. Proses penyampaian pesan kepada audien secara langsung atau melalui media menjunjung kebenaran yang diajarkan oleh agama.  Dalam proses ini umpan balik (feedback) dalam komunikasi Islam bukan kepada komunikatornya, tetapi kepada mad‘ū, berbeda dengan komunikasi umum yang lebih mengutamakan kepentingan politik dan material.  Komunikasi antarpribadi dalam persfektif Islam disebut dengan dakwah fardiyah. Dalam penyampaiannya diperlukan pengetahuan dalam komunikasi dan kebijaksanaan seorang dai. Seorang dai yang bijaksana adalah orang yang dapat mempelajari realitas, situasi masyarakat, dan kepercayaan mereka serta menempatkan mereka pada tempatnya masing-masing. Dai mengajak mereka berdasarkan kemampuan akal, pemahaman, tabiat, tingkatan keilmuan dan status sosial mereka.
PERAN DAN FUNGSI DAI DALAM PERSPEKTIF PSIKOLOGI DAKWAH
Authors: Salim Agus
Published: July 2020

Tulisan ini membahas tentang peran dan fungsi dai dalam perspektif psikologi dakwah. Dakwah merupakan kewajiban setiap muslim. Sebagai dai tentu saja kita ingin mencapai kesuksesan dalam mencapai tugas dakwah. Salah satu bentuk keberhasilan dalam dakwah adalah berubahnya sikap kejiwaan seseorang. Psikologi dakwah mempedomani kegiatan dakwah, maka tujuan psikologi dakwah dalam peran dan fungsi dai memberikan pandangan tentang mungkinnya dilakukan perubahan tingkah laku atau sikap mental psikologis sasaran dakwah sesuai dengan pola kehidupan yang dikehendaki oleh ajaran agama yang didakwahkan oleh aparat dakwah/dai. Peran dan fungsi dai sebagai juru dakwah adalah salah satu faktor dalam kegiatan dakwah yang menempati posisi sangat penting dalam berhasil atau tidaknya kegiatan dakwah. Dai professional yang mengkhususkan diri di bidang dakwah, seyogianya memiliki kepribadian yang baik untuk menunjang keberhasilan dakwah baik yang bersifat rohani atau yang bersifat fisik. Hasil yang ingin diperoleh dengan pengetahuan tentang tulisan ini, diharapkan kita dapat melaksanakan tugas dakwah dengan pendekatan kejiwaan sehingga hal yang diharapkan peran dan fungsi seorang dai benar-benar dapat dipahami oleh seorang dai sebagai mubalig dan kondisi objek dakwah sebagai mad‘ū