bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La prise de parole et les scènes de la politique
Authors: Irrera Orazio
Published: January 2020

Cet article vise à questionner la dimension politique de la glottopolitique à partir du « coût d'énonciation », du risque que cette énonciation courageuse implique, et de la manière dont cette énonciation courageuse fait l'objet d'une prise, d'un moment politique dans lequel à la fois on présuppose et on remet en question un rapport de force et donc des relations de pouvoir à travers des actes de langage, sans que cela signifie naturellement que ni la langue ni le langage peuvent tous seuls, transformer les rapports de force politique en n’importe quelle conjoncture. Ce genre d’actes de langage ne peut en aucune manière être disjoint des processus de subjectivation politique à l’intérieur desquels la prise de parole s’inscrit, ou, à plus proprement parler, des processus de subjectivation auxquels cette prise de parole est elle-même censée donner lieu. Il sera donc question de focaliser la notion de « scène de la politique » qu’on retrouve chez Rancière pour mettre en relief certains enjeux théoriques et politiques qui rendent compte ultérieurement de la complexité de l’articulation entre la prise de parole et ses processus de subjectivation politique.
Road lighting density and brightness linked with increased cycling rates after-dark
Authors: Uttley Jim , Fotios Steve , Lovelace Robin
Published: January 2020

Cycling has a range of benefits as is recognised by national and international policies aiming to increase cycling rates. Darkness acts as a barrier to people cycling, with fewer people cycling after-dark when seasonal and time-of-day factors are accounted for. This paper explores whether road lighting can reduce the negative impact of darkness on cycling rates. Changes in cycling rates between daylight and after-dark were quantified for 48 locations in Birmingham, United Kingdom, by calculating an odds ratio. These odds ratios were compared against two measures of road lighting at each location: 1) Density of road lighting lanterns; 2) Relative brightness as estimated from night-time aerial images. Locations with no road lighting showed a significantly greater reduction in cycling after-dark compared with locations that had some lighting. A nonlinear relationship was found between relative brightness at a location at night and the reduction in cyclists after-dark. Small initial increases in brightness resulted in large reductions in the difference between cyclist numbers in daylight and after-dark, but this effect reached a plateau as brightness increased. These results suggest only a minimal amount of lighting may be sufficient to promote cycling after-dark.
Peningkatan Kinerja Birokrasi Melalui Manajemen dan Profesionalisme Pelayanan Publik
Authors: Madani Muhlis
Published: January 2020

Manajemen publik sebagaimana dijelaskan oleh pakar adalah berawal oleh adanya kegagalan dari mekanisme pasar (market-mechanism) yang selama ini diletakkan negara-negara majuuntuk proses pelayanan publik atau sektor publik.
Classification of general and personal semantic details in the Autobiographical Interview
Authors: Renoult Louis , Armson Michael J. , Diamond Nicholas , Fan Carina L. , Jeyakumar Nivethika , Levesque Laryssa , Oliva Laura , McKinnon Margaret , Papadopoulos Alissa , Selarka Dhawal , St. Jacques Peggy L. , Levine Brian
Published: January 2020

The Autobiographical Interview (AI) separates internal (episodic) and external (non-episodic) details from transcribed protocols using an exhaustive and reliable scoring system. While the details comprising the internal composite are centered on elements of episodic memory, external details are more heterogeneous as they are meant to capture a variety of non-episodic utterances: general semantics, different types of personal semantics details, metacognitive statements, repetitions, and details about off topic events. Elevated external details are consistently observed in aging and in neurodegenerative diseases. In the present study, we augmented the AI scoring system to differentiate subtypes of external details to test whether the elevation of these details in aging and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (including mixed frontotemporal/semantic dementia [FTD/SD] and progressive non-fluent aphasia [PNFA]) would be specific to general and personal semantics or would concern all subtypes. Specifically, we separated general semantic details from personal semantic details (including autobiographical facts, self-knowledge, and repeated events). With aging, external detail elevation was observed for general and personal semantic details but not for other types of external details. In frontotemporal lobar degeneration, patients with FTD/SD (but not PNFA) generated an excess of personal semantic details ¬but not general semantic details. The increase in personal but not general semantic details in FTD/SD is consistent with prevalent impairment of general semantic memory in SD, and with the personalization of concepts in this condition. Under standard AI instructions, external details were intended to capture off-topic utterances and were not intended as a direct measure of semantic abilities. Future investigations concerned with semantic processing in aging and in dementia could modify standard instructions of the AI to directly probe semantic content.
Does context matter? Effects of robot appearance and reliability on social attention differs based on lifelikeness of gaze task
Authors: Abubshait Abdulaziz , Weis Patrick P. , Wiese Eva
Published: January 2020

Social signals, such as changes in gaze direction, are essential cues to predict others’ mental states and behaviors (i.e., mentalizing). Studies show that humans can mentalize with non-human agents when they perceive a mind in them (i.e., mind perception). Robots that physically and/or behaviorally resemble humans likely trigger mind perception, which enhances the relevance of social cues and improves social-cognitive performance. The current ex-periments examine whether the effect of physical and behavioral influencers of mind perception on social-cognitive processing is modulated by the lifelikeness of a social interaction. Participants interacted with robots of varying degrees of physical (humanlike vs. robot-like) and behavioral (reliable vs. random) human-likeness while the lifelikeness of a social attention task was manipulated across five experiments. The first four experiments manipulated lifelikeness via the physical realism of the robot images (Study 1 and 2), the biological plausibility of the social signals (Study 3), and the plausibility of the social con-text (Study 4). They showed that humanlike behavior affected social attention whereas appearance affected mind perception ratings. However, when the lifelikeness of the interaction was increased by using videos of a human and a robot sending the social cues in a realistic environment (Study 5), social attention mechanisms were affected both by physical appearance and behavioral features, while mind perception ratings were mainly affected by physical appearance. This indicates that in order to understand the effect of physical and behavioral features on social cognition, paradigms should be used that adequately simulate the lifelikeness of social interactions.
Religious Rituals Increase Social Bonding and Pain Threshold
Authors: Charles Sarah Jane , van Mulukom Valerie , Farias Miguel , Brown Jennifer , Delmonte Romara , de Oliveira Maraldi Everton , Turner Leon , Watts Fraser , Watts Joseph , Dunbar R. I. M.
Published: January 2020

A key function of religious rituals is their ability to connect or bond individuals. Recent advances on the neurobiological underpinnings of bonding, highlighting how opioids are activated in the brain by social activities, can now be applied to the study of rituals. Here we present the results of a large-scale field study conducted across the UK and Brazil where we examined the psychobiological functions of rituals, following the brain-opioid theory of social attachment (BOTSA). Testing was conducted across 24 sessions at Christian and Afro-Brazilian religious rituals (N=358), with measures taken before and after each ritual. Regression analysis and multilevel linear modelling showed that taking part in religious rituals increased both pain threshold (a proxy for opioid activation) and positive affect, and that these enhanced the sense of bonding to one’s religious group. The results suggest that one of the key functions of religious ritual is to increase community bonding.
An analysis of problematic media use and technology use addiction scales – what are they actually assessing?
Authors: Abendroth Adrian , Parry Douglas , le Roux Daniel B. , Gundlach Jana
Published: January 2020

Increasingly, research attention is being afforded to various forms of problematic media use. Despite ongoing conceptual, theoretical, and empirical debates, a large number of retrospective self-report scales have been produced to ostensibly measure various classes of such behaviour. These scales are typically based on a variety of theoretical and diagnostic frameworks. Given current conceptual ambiguities, building on previous studies, we evaluated the dimensional structure of 50 scales targeting the assessment of supposedly problematic behaviours in relation to four technologies: Internet, smartphones, video games, and social network sites. We find that two dimensions (‘compulsive use’ and ‘negative outcomes’) account for over 50% of all scale-items analysed. With a median of five dimensions, on average, scales have considered fewer dimensions than various proposed diagnostic criteria and models. No relationships were found between the number of items in a scale and the number of dimensions, or the technology category and the dimensional structure. The findings indicate, firstly, that a majority of scales place an inordinate emphasis on some dimensions over others and, secondly, that despite differences in the items presented, at a dimensional level, there exists a high degree of similarity between scales. These findings highlight shortcomings in existing scales and underscore the need to develop more sophisticated conceptions and empirical tools to understand possible problematic interactions with various digital technologies.
An optimal dichotic-listening paradigm for the assessment of hemispheric dominance for speech processing
Authors: Westerhausen René , Samuelsen Fredrik
Published: January 2020

Dichotic-listening paradigms are widely accepted as non-invasive test of hemispheric dominance for language processing and represent a standard diagnostic tool for the assessment of developmental auditory and language disorders. Despite of its popularity in research and clinical settings, dichotic paradigms show comparatively low reliability, significantly threatening the validity of conclusions drawn from the results. Thus, the aim of the present work was to design and evaluate a novel, highly reliable dichotic-listening paradigm. Based on an extensive literature review, the paradigm was optimized to account for all variables which are known to systematically bias task performance. A main design principle was to minimize the relevance of higher cognitive functions on task performance in order to obtain stimulus-driven laterality estimates. To this end, the key design features of the paradigm, were the use of stop-consonant vowel (CV) syllables as stimulus material, a single stimulus pair per trial presentation mode, and a free recall (single) response instruction. Evaluating a verbal and manual response-format version of the paradigm in a sample of N = 50 healthy participants, we yielded test-retest intra-class correlation of rICC = .91 and .93 for the two response format versions. These excellent reliability estimates suggest that the optimal paradigm may offer an effective and efficient alternative to currently used paradigms both in research and diagnostic.
Teleology and the intentions of supernatural agents
Authors: Roberts Andrew , Wastell Colin , Polito Vince
Published: January 2020

Teleological beliefs about the natural world often exist implicitly, and there is a positive relationship between teleological endorsement and belief in supernatural agents. In the current study, participants judged a series of scientifically unwarranted teleological explanations of biological organisms and natural non-living objects, under speeded or un-speeded instructions. After controlling for belief in the existence of supernatural agents, rates of implicit (speeded) and explicit (un-speeded) teleological endorsement were moderated by the belief that supernatural agents intentionally interact with the world. Amongst non-religious individuals, rates of implicit endorsement were significantly higher than explicit endorsement, whereas for highly religious individuals the difference was non-significant. This interaction was driven predominantly by explanations of natural non-living objects. These results are consistent with an intention-based theory of teleology, and help to reconcile the finding of a positive relationship between teleological endorsement and belief in supernatural agents, with the those of an enduring teleological bias.
Standalone Apps for Anxiety and Depression Show Promising Early Efficacy: A Synthesis of Meta-Analytic Results
Authors: Jacobson Nicholas C. , Chen William , Huang Raphael
Published: January 2020

Given the high incidence of anxiety and depressive disorders and the very few persons who receive treatment for these disorders (Wilhelm et al., 2019), researchers have become increasingly interested in standalone treatments for anxiety and depression. As the ubiquity of smartphones has grown across the globe, both academia and industry alike are increasingly developing and testing standalone interventions which might treat anxiety and depressive symptoms. In a recent meta-analysis, Weisel et al. (2019) summarized and concluded that apps contribute to significant reductions in depressive symptoms (Hedges’ g = 0.33) but no significant reductions in anxiety symptoms. The paper concludes that “smartphone apps as standalone psychological interventions cannot be recommended based on the current level of evidence”. The current comment further evaluates the evidence base for making these summary claims.
Lecture Capture in Online Learning: A Community of Inquiry Perspective
Authors: Wood Anna , Symons Kate , Falisse Jean-Benoit , Gray Hazel , Mkony Albert
Published: January 2020

This paper presents findings from a study into the value of lecture captures foronline distance learning courses. Although recording on-campus lectures for on-campus students is increasingly common, there has been little scrutiny of the roleof lecture capture in online courses. We address this gap by exploring onlinedistance learning students’ perceptions of two types of recorded media; video-to-camera lectures and lecture captures through the lens of the Community ofInquiry (COI) Framework. The study concluded that lecture captures do notcontribute to the creation of a COI as they do not substantially increase cognitive,social or teaching presence. However, students were enthusiastic about lecturecaptures due to the naturalistic lecturing style and the opportunity to learnvicariously. We suggest that these findings should prompt greater considerationof the role of vicarious learning in online education and the tendency to perceivecampus-based education as being more ‘authentic’.
Editorial Vol.3(1)
Authors: Editor The
Published: January 2020

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Denial of Dalit Agency in V.S. Pamar's "Bap Nu Barmu"
Authors: Binadi Chet Raj
Published: January 2020

This paper attempts to study the denial of Dalit agency in "Bap Nu Barmu", a short story by V.S. Parmar where the major character Amrut's condition is portrayed highly sympathetic and devoid of true agency in the society ordained in the theolological structure of caste based hierarchy. He belongs to Dalit community and is structured by fragmented self in the social spectrum based on the hierarchical schematization. He cannot develop emancipatory mode of thinking though he is a university degree holder; and remains crushed under the obligations of social tradition, remains muted, devoid of agency and true self in every events of the story. By representing the hardship of Amrut in this story, the writer foregrounds the real situation of Dalit subaltern of the then time and throws light on the hegemonic exception of caste system which hinders the true resistance against every kinds of subjugation imposed on Dalit community as a part of caste based society. This study tries to unearth the agency of Dalit subjectivity and inner freedom by using the theoretical tenets of Antonio Gramsci, Spivak and Michael Garnett.
Comparison of Gray Scale and Color Doppler Sonography with Cytopathology Findings in Cervical Lymphadenopathy in Tertiary Level Hospital
Authors: Regmi Dosti , Lohani Benu , Kayastha Prakash , Shreevastav Shreya , Paudel Sharma , Jha Sujit Kumar , Bhatta Uma
Published: January 2020

Introduction: Cervical region is the commonest area of lymphadenopathy which is easily accessible to ultrasound and Doppler study. The morphological and vascular-architectural differences among various nodal diseases aids in differentiating benign from malignant causes.

Methods: The study was done on the 108 patients referred to Department of Radiology andImaging, TUTH for ultrasound of cervical lymphadenopathy who subsequently underwentFNAC examination. Gray scale evaluation for morphology of the nodes along with Doppler evaluation for resistive index (RI), pulsatility index (PI) and Peak systolic velocity (PSV) were done and correlated with FNAC findings.

Results: Among the 108 lymph nodes, 24 were proven to be malignant on FNAC. Features such as S/L ratio >0.5, absence of echogenic hilum, and abnormal vascular pattern demonstrated sensitivities of 96%, 92%, and 87%, specificities of 74%, 65% and 77% and positive predictive values (PPVs) of 51%, 43%, and 55% respectively. The cutoff values for RI, PI and PSV were found to be 0.705, 1.34 and 17.5 cm/s with sensitivities of 96%, 96% and 87%, specificities of 95%, 99% and 88% and positive predictive values (PPVs) of 85%, 95% and 70% respectively.

Conclusion: Ultrasound findings of S/L ratio, absence of echogenic hilum, abnormal vascular pattern and Doppler indices revealed good sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy in differentiating benign and malignant lymph nodes.
TÉCNICA DE GAMMA SCANNING PARA EL DIAGNÓSTICO EN OPERACIÓN, DE EQUIPOS DE REFINACIÓN DE PETRÓLEO Y GAS NATURAL
Authors: Calvo Carlos Sebastián
Published: January 2020

Las técnicas de radioisótopos son herramientas muy útiles para investigar la variedad deproblemas en la industria de refinación de petróleo, gas natural y petroquímica. Principalestécnicas y aplicaciones están al servicio rutinario a la industria en muchos países.La inspección con rayos gamma, referida a menudo como “perfilaje de columna”, esuna técnica conveniente, rentable, rápida, eficaz y no invasiva, para examinar detallesinteriores de una columna de proceso o de un recipiente de reacción química, mientrasestá en funcionamiento. El perfilaje de una columna permite un ingeniero en refineríasde petróleo, instalaciones de procesamiento de gas y plantas químicas, el estudio dela hidráulica en bandejas o platos o empaques dentro de una columna de destilaciónen cualquier condición fijada en línea. Proporciona datos esenciales para optimizar elrendimiento de las columnas, prolongar su tiempo de funcionamiento, manejar losefectos de deterioro de desempeño, de deposición de sólidos y suciedad e identificarlas necesidades de mantenimiento antes o luego de las paradas programadas. Estainformación en línea puede reducir significativamente tiempos de reparación.PAL
Association of Test Results for 33 Frequently Used Laboratory Tests with Body Mass Index (BMI)
Authors: Larsson Anders , Larsson Anders , Ärnlöv Johan , Helmersson-Karlqvist Johanna , Lind Lars , Ridefelt Peter
Published: January 2020

Once considered a problem only for high-income countries, obesity rates are now rising worldwide. When
evaluating test results from obese patients it is important to be aware of the effect of obesity on individual
laboratory test results. The aim of the present study was to study the association between body mass index
(BMI) and a group of frequently requested laboratory tests to evaluate which of these analytes that are
affected by BMI. We analyzed the association between body mass index (BMI) and Alanine
aminotransaminase (ALT), Albumin, Alkaline phosphatase, Pancreatic amylase, Apolipoprotein A1,
Apolipoprotein B, Apolipoprotein B/Apolipoprotein A1 ratio, Aspartate aminotransferase (AST),
AST/ALT ratio, Bilirubin, Calcium, Calprotectin, Cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, Creatinine kinase (CK),
Creatinine, C-reactive protein, Cystatin C, Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), Iron, Iron saturation,
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), Magnesium, Phosphate, Transferrin, Triglycerides, Urate, Urea, Zink,
Hemoglobin, Platelet count and White blood cell count in an 80-year old population (n=531, 266 females
and 265 males). There were significant Spearman rank associations between BMI and laboratory test results
for several of the studied markers in both females and males. The strongest associations with BMI were
noted for ALT, Apolipoprotein A1, HDL-cholesterol, Hemoglobin, CRP, Cystatin C, Triglycerides and
Urate. In conclusion, several of the most frequently used laboratory markers are significantly associated
with BMI. To be able to correctly interpret a test result it is important to be aware of the effects of BMI on
the test results.
Robotic-Assisted Endoscopic Resection of an Ectopic Ureter Draining into the Urethra in a Female Patient
Authors: Petas Anssi , Petas Anssi , Huttunen Jouni , Sairanen Jukka , Hendolin Niilo
Published: January 2020

Ectopic ureters are rare in the population. We report a case of an ectopic ureter draining into the urethra in
a young female. The ectopic ureter was resected in robotic assisted surgery. The urinary continence was
normal at 2 years follow-up
Psychotherapy Defined and Described: A Primer for Novice Clinical Interviewers
Authors: Pashak Travis J. , Pashak Travis J.
Published: January 2020

This brief article consists of an attempt to broadly and inclusively define psychotherapy, as well as to
provide a description of several basic skillsets for entry-level clinical interviewers, psychotherapists,
counselors, and social workers. The paper overviews four crucial points about therapy, namely that
interviewers should engage in active listening, scanning-and-focusing, open-minded curiosity, and the
avoidance of advice-giving. The paper concludes with a concise summary and encouragement for budding
therapists.
Analysis of an End Neuroma 6 Months after Capping with a Bioresorbable Polycaprolactone Cap (NEUROCAP®) in a Human Model
Authors: George Samuel , Power Dominic , George Samuel , Pohl Ute
Published: January 2020

Various methods have been described in the literature for the treatment of painful end neuromas. One
technique involves capping the neuroma with a biological or synthetic material. However, failure of this
technique may result from mechanical irritation of the capped nerve. In addition, the physical act of blocking
the nerve end is insufficient to prevent further neuroma formation and additional measures need to be taken
to halt the regenerative process of the nerve. A new technique of using a bioresorbable polycaprolactone
cap (NEUROCAP®), leaving a chamber distal to the nerve ending, has been studied in animal models. The
chamber results in a resultant thinner, cone shaped neuroma with a more organised fascicle structure. The
chamber prevents mechanical tether or compression by scar. The cap resorbs, preventing mechanical
irritation of the nerve ending. We present a case where a NEUROCAP® was excised 6 months after
implantation and the nerve end was studied. This study is the first of its kind, analysed in a human model.
Concomitant Thrombotic Microangiopathy and Rejection in a Recent Kidney Transplant: A Case Study
Authors: Bukhari Muhammad A. , Al-Thumali Abdulaziz , Yousif El-Sadig , Bukhari Muhammad A. , Almalki Najla K , Magrabi Rayan
Published: January 2020

Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is an uncommon, life-threatening complication that adversely affects
kidney transplant recipient and allograft survival. Post-transplantation TMA can occur as recurrence of the
primary TMA or as a de novo condition. The latter can be triggered by numerous factors post-transplantation
including calcineurin inhibitors, certain infections and antibody-mediated rejection. Rejection-associated
TMAs carry a significantly lower graft survival rate compared with post-transplant TMAs that are not
associated with rejection. In this case report, we present a rare case of rejection-associated TMA in a recently
transplanted renal allograft that was managed in Al-Hada Armed Forces Hospital. Despite the poor expected
outcome of this condition; the patient was successfully treated after early initiation of medical interventions.
Transplantation teams may face many challenges managing such a combination of medical conditions,
which may halt pursuing appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic measures in a timely fashion. This article
highlights some of these challenges for better understanding of such a complex condition.
Gender differences in the surgical management of lumbar degenerative disease: a scoping review
Authors: MacLean Mark A. , Touchette Charles J. , Han Jae H. , Christie Sean D. , Pickett Gwynedd E.
Published: January 2020

OBJECTIVE

Despite efforts toward achieving gender equality in clinical trial enrollment, females are often underrepresented, and gender-specific data analysis is often unavailable. Identifying and reducing gender bias in medical decision-making and outcome reporting may facilitate equitable healthcare delivery. Gender disparity in the utilization of surgical therapy has been exemplified in the orthopedic literature through studies of total joint arthroplasty. A paucity of literature is available to guide the management of lumbar degenerative disease, which stratifies on the basis of demographic factors. The objective of this study was to systematically map and synthesize the adult surgical literature regarding gender differences in pre- and postoperative patient-reported clinical assessment scores for patients with lumbar degenerative disease (disc degeneration, disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, and spinal canal stenosis).

METHODS

A systematic scoping review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Registry of Controlled Trials were searched from inception to September 2018. Study characteristics including patient demographics, diagnoses, procedures, and pre- and postoperative clinical assessment scores (pain, disability, and health-related quality of life [HRQoL]) were collected.

RESULTS

Thirty articles were identified, accounting for 32,951 patients. Six studies accounted for 84% of patients; 5 of the 6 studies were published by European groups. The most common lumbar degenerative conditions were disc herniation (59.0%), disc degeneration (20.3%), and spinal canal stenosis (15.9%). The majority of studies reported worse preoperative pain (93.3%), disability (81.3%), and HRQoL (75%) among females. The remainder reported equivalent preoperative scores between males and females. The majority of studies (63.3%) did not report preoperative duration of symptoms, and this represents a limitation of the data. Eighty percent of studies found that females had worse absolute postoperative scores in at least one outcome category (pain, disability, or HRQoL). The remainder reported equivalent absolute postoperative scores between males and females. Seventy-three percent of studies reported either an equivalent or greater interval change for females.

CONCLUSIONS

Female patients undergoing surgery for lumbar degenerative disease (disc degeneration, disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, and spinal canal stenosis) have worse absolute preoperative pain, disability, and HRQoL. Following surgery, females have worse absolute pain, disability, and HRQoL, but demonstrate an equal or greater interval change compared to males. Further studies should examine gender differences in preoperative workup and clinical course.
Management of Chiari malformation in syndromic and nonsyndromic craniosynostosis
Authors: Matsuhashi Ako , Usami Kenichi , Ishisaka Eitaro , Ogiwara Hideki
Published: January 2020

OBJECTIVE

Although the association between Chiari malformation (CM) and craniosynostosis is well recognized, management remains controversial. There are differences in the clinical course of CM in syndromic craniosynostosis (SC) patients and nonsyndromic craniosynostosis (NSC) patients. Still unclear is whether cranial expansion surgery, foramen magnum decompression (FMD), or both should be conducted and when the appropriate timing of surgery should be. Here, the authors retrospectively reviewed the clinical data at their institution to investigate the optimal management of CM associated with SC and NSC.

METHODS

The authors retrospectively analyzed the clinical records of 163 children with craniosynostosis who underwent surgical treatment at the National Center for Child Health and Development between April 2002 and May 2018.

RESULTS

Twelve (10%) of 119 children with NSC and 14 (31.8%) of 44 children with SC were radiologically diagnosed with CM. The median age at which CM was radiologically diagnosed was 7 months. Of the 12 NSC patients with CM, 1 (8%) was symptomatic with gait disturbance. This patient underwent FMD following expansion surgery. Of the 14 SC patients with CM, 8 (57.1%) were symptomatic with central sleep apnea. For SC patients with symptomatic CM, cranial expansion surgery alone was conducted in 2 cases, FMD was conducted after cranial expansion in 4 cases, and FMD was conducted first and additional expansion surgery was then conducted in 2 cases. In all cases, symptoms of CM improved after completing this series of surgeries. Regarding patients with asymptomatic CM, cranial expansion surgery alone was performed, and none of the patients showed symptoms of CM thereafter in both SC and NSC cases.

CONCLUSIONS

Multiple surgeries tend to be necessary for symptomatic CM in both SC and NSC, while no patient with asymptomatic CM became symptomatic after cranial expansion surgery.
Efektivitas Promosi Di Media Sosial Pada Keputusan Pembelian Pelanggan Di Gallery DEWDEW Collection Berdasarkan Model AIDA
Authors: Dini Nurhidayanti Arista , Tri Hapsari Ambar , Umam Khoirul
Published: January 2020

The purpose of this study is to answer the question of whether the promotion carried out by the Dewdew Collection Gallery is effective in making consumers decide to buy their products. This type of research is quantitative descriptive using cross sectional data that occurred in July 2019. Based on the results of research from 35 respondents samples of consumers with affordable populations, using the Guttman scale and KR 20, obtained information that the Attention dimension of 0.82 which means, promotion can attract attention. Interest dimension of 0.95 which means that promotion can arouse consumer interest to buy. The dimension of the Desire is 0.64. Even though it is not too big, it can be categorized as being able to bring up the desire of consumers to buy. And the Action dimension of 0.79 which means that the promotion has been able to move the consumer's decision to buy. The final result of an average of 4 dimensions of AIDA of 0.8, which means that the promotion carried out by the Dewdew Collection Gallery through online social media as a whole is effective.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan, Citra Perusahaan dan Kepuasan Pelanggan Terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan Pada Perusahaan Daerah Air Minum di Kota Probolinggo
Authors: Tumini  , Bahri M. Saiful , Sumiafandi Irvan
Published: January 2020

This study aims to determine the effect of service quality, company image and customer satisfaction on customer loyalty in the local water company (PDAM) in Probolinggo. This study uses a quantitative approach with descriptive approaches and associative analysis. The method of data collection is by distributing questionnaires (questionnaires), observation, documentation and literature study. The data sources used are primary data in the form of a general description of the company and the results of distributing questionnaires and secondary data in the form of explanatory quotes of variables obtained from books on related variables. The sampling technique used is nonprobability sampling with the current number of customers as many as 20,000. The method of data analysis is multiple linear regression analysis using the help of SPSS 23 for Windows. The results showed that (1) simultaneously (together) service quality, company image and customer satisfaction had a significant effect on customer loyalty in the municipal water company (PDAM) of probolinggo, (2) partially (separately) service quality, image company and customer satisfaction have a significant effect on customer loyalty in the municipal water company (PDAM) of probolinggo, (3) the most dominant customer satisfaction variable affects the variable customer loyalty in the local water company (PDAM) in Probolinggo.
Analisis Implementasi Kebijakan Harga Transfer Pada CV ABC Yogyakarta
Authors: Tatik
Published: January 2020

This study aims to analyze the implementation of transfer pricing policies on CV ABC Yogyakarta. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The data used are primary data sourced from direct observation, and documentation of financial records. The results showed the transfer price set by the company using the market price method. Market prices are considered an appropriate method of determining transfer prices because products transferred between divisions are in the external market as well. However, in the calculation of the contribution margin of the Division that transfers the product it needs to be re-evaluated. Overheads have not yet been calculated in calculating the contribution margin.
Analisis Kontribusi Pajak Daerah Terhadap Pendapatan Asli Daerah Kabupaten Sikka Tahun 2013-2017
Authors: Gheta Antonius Philipus Kurniawan
Published: January 2020

This study aims to calculate the level of contribution, to analyze the growth rate oflocal tax revenues on the indigenous revenue of Sikka Regency from 2013 to 2017 and To know the extent of the tax acceptance rates S ikka Regency period 2018 until 2022. . The research methods used in this study are descriptive research methods  with a  quantitative  approach  to  getting  a clearer and  more  detailed picture of a state based on the data or information that has been obtained. The results of the research obtained by the average regional tax contribution to the original revenue of S ikka Regency from 2013-2017 (5 years) by 14.27%. These results  indicate that  the  level of regional tax contributions to  the  indigenous revenue of S ikka regency from 2013-2017 in the criteria of less co ntributing to the local revenue.  The average rate of growth in S ikka District tax is 2013-2017, which amounted to 16.2%. This shows that the local tax growth of S ikka Regency is included in the less successful criteria. The results of the projected calculation of regional tax  revenues  for  the  next  five  years, 2018-2022  are  expected  to continue to increase annually. In 2018 predictions of S ikka district tax revenues amounted to Rp 15,960,932,070.345. In 2019 the prediction of local tax revenues amounted to Rp 17,514,147,581.89 and in 2020 the predicted regional tax revenue of Rp 19,067,363,093.435. The regional tax prediction of S ikka Regency in 2021 amounted to Rp 20,620,578,604.98, while in 2022 the regional tax revenues of Sikka Regency were predicted Rp22,173,794,116.525
Pengaruh Inflasi, Nilai Tukar, Dan Suku Bunga Terhadap Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan Di Bursa Efek Negara-Negara ASEAN
Authors: Devi Dwi Wulandari  , Novi Puspitasari  , Ana Mufida
Published: January 2020

The stock market of ASEAN at present has experienced various of development rapidly on one side, but on the other side also extremely vulnerable to influence various changes in macro economy, social, and political in the country and overseas. Macro economy conditions can influence composite stock price index. Indicators of macro economy are chosen in research is inflation, exchange rate, and interest rate. The three is part of the key variables of macro economy that can be used to see the activity of a country’s economy. This research analyzed the influence of third macro economy variables to composite stock price index in five ASEAN countries namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, and Thailand were using analysis multiple linear regression with research’s periode January 2014 up to December 2016. Results showing that partially, only exchange rate which have significant effect on composite stock price index, while inflation and interest rate has no significant effect on composite stock price index. Simultaneously the inflation, exchange rate, and interest rate equally had a significant effect on the composite stock price index, but only able to explain as much as 19,1 %. This research is only use 3 economy variables. Further research is expected to add other variables considered more potential.
Georgian legume crop extract as an effective remedy during oral cavity soft tissue inflammation
Authors: Sanikidze Tamar , Chkhikvishvili Irakli , Kipiani Nana , Mghebrishvili Samson , Barbakadze Irina , Komakhidze Nino , Maminaishvili Tinatin , Shekiladze Eka , Japaridze Sophio
Published: January 2020

Background: Recovery of dental arch defects, related to insertion of a foreign bodies into the oral cavity, and the impact of mechanical pressure, allergic-toxic effects, and the related inflammatory and degenerative processes is one of the most urgent problems in dentistry.The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of Georgian bean extract tincture as mouthwash for patients using a lever system to correct deformities of the jaw and teeth.Methods: Twenty-eight patients (aged 12-25 years) with deformities of the jaw and teeth were studied. Patients were examined 6-8 months after the bracket system was installed, and before and after the use of tincture mouthwash for 10 days. Patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: the control group for the mouthwash used standard tincture ("Octenidol" Schulke and Mayr -Germany); the patients of the experimental group used tincture made from the Georgian legume crop extracts (GLCE). Before and after the use of both types of tincture, the data were taken for calculation of Schiller Pisarev's test (SPT), Papillary-Marginal Alveolar (PMA) index, and the oral hygiene index (OHI). Saliva was collected in a glass tube without stimulation, on an empty stomach. The content of cytokines IL-1β, IL-10 in saliva was determined by the ELISA kit.Results: The study demonstrated significant positive clinical efficacy of the mouthwash tincture prepared from the GLCE which increases the resistance of dental tissue. This was revealed by significantly lower values of OHI, PMA index, SPT and increased content of IL-10 in saliva.This data indicates that tincture prepared from the Georgian legume crop extracts, which is designed to increase the stability of oral tissue, does promote an increase in resistance to the aggressive mechanical pressing.Conclusion: Tincture from the GLCE is characterized by a much stronger anti-inflammatory effect than standard tincture "Octenidol" (Schulke and Mayr -Germany) used against inflammation of the oral cavity soft tissue. This allows us to recommend the tincture from the GLCE for the treatment and prevention of inflammatory processes in the oral cavity soft tissue.Keywords: Georgian legumes crop extracts (GLCE), oral cavity soft tissue inflammation, Hygiene Index, PMA index, Schiller Pisarev's test.
Age, Physical Activity Motivation and Perceived Stress in Minority Girls
Authors: Cordola Hsu Amber R. , Nguyen-Rodriguez Selena , Spruijt-Metz Donna
Published: January 2020

Background: Physical activity in childhood and adolescence helps support physical and emotional health. Purpose: The study aimed to investigate if age was related to motivation for physical activity in minority girls, and whether the relationship may be potentially mediated by psychological or physiological stress. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study recruited Latino and African American girls ages 8 – 12 years (n = 79) in Tanner stage 1 or 2 via purposive sampling. Intrinsic motivation and perceived stress were measured by self-report survey; morning salivary cortisol samples were taken to calculate cortisol awakening response to estimate biological stress reactivity. Results: Increased age was related to higher intrinsic motivation to engage in physical activity. Lower perceived stress and lower awakening cortisol response were associated with higher intrinsic motivation. Bootstrapped mediation results indicated perceived stress may be a pathway through which age impacts intrinsic motivation for physical activity. Conclusion: While motivation to engage in physical activity may increase with age, perceived stress may dampen this motivation, resulting in decreased physical activity. Interventions to help increase pre-adolescent girls’ engagement in active behaviors may benefit from reducing children’s perceptions of stress.
АНГЛОМОВНА ОСВІТА УЧНІВ ПОЧАТКОВОЇ ШКОЛИ – НЕОБХІДНІСТЬ СЬОГОДЕННЯ
Authors: Біда Олена , Кучай Тетяна , Кучай Олександр
Published: January 2020

Основною метою навчання іноземної мови є формування в учнів комунікативної компетенції, що означає оволодіння мовою як засобом міжкультурного спілкування. У початковій школі створюються умови для ранньої комунікативно-психологічної адаптації школярів до нового мовного світу та для подолання подальших психологічних бар’єрів при використанні іноземної мови як засобу спілкування; для розвитку мотивації у подальшому оволодінні іноземної мови; формується елементарна комунікативна компетенція.У статті з’ясовано особливості і необхідності англомовної освіти учнів початкової школи, що є необхідністю сьогодення.Виокремлено види мовленнєвої діяльності, що охоплює зміст навчання іноземної мови. Показано основні види оцінювання з іноземної мови – поточне (непоурочне), тематичне, семестрове, річне оцінювання та підсумкова державна атестація. Запропоновано методичні рекомендації для ефективного іншомовного навчання учнів і для розвитку різноманітних здібностей дитини засобами іноземної мови у початковій школі.
ПЕДАГОГІЧНА ПІДТРИМКА ОБДАРОВАНИХ ДІТЕЙ ТА МОЛОДІ У РЕГІОНАЛЬНОМУ ВИМІРІ
Authors: Кабанець Марина
Published: January 2020

Стаття присвячена аналізу та узагальненню різних підходів до педагогічної підтримки обдарованих дітей та молоді у різних освітніх системах. Розуміння сутності педагогічної підтримки залежить від особливостей національної системи освіти, провідних концепцій обдарованості, діапазону включення суб’єктів підтримки та регіональної специфіки. Розглянуто терміни, які вживаються стосовно роботи освітніх та інших установ з обдарованими дітьми та молоддю: педагогічна підтримка, соціально-педагогічна підтримка, супровід, фасилітація у працях українських та російських учених. Розкрито основний зміст та підходи до забезпечення педагогічної підтримки обдарованих школярів та молоді в освітніх системах Польщі, Ізраїлю, США та Австралії. Трактування педагогічної підтримки науковцями та педагогами-практиками різниця залежно від рівня розгляду проблеми (державний рівень, регіональний рівень, заклад освіти, індивідуальна робота з обдарованою дитиною) та від провідних аспектів діяльності, на яких зроблено акцент у роботі з обдарованими дітьми (навчальна діяльність, соціалізація особистості, психологічна допомога, індивідуальна взаємодія, тощо). Проаналізовано сутність педагогічної підтримки обдарованих дітей у регіональному вимірі у світлі становлення та розвитку регіональних освітніх систем східноукраїнського регіону. Визначено основні відмінності між педагогічною підтримкою, педагогічним супроводом та педагогічною фасилітацією.Запропоновано авторське розуміння педагогічної підтримки обдарованих школярів у регіональному вимірі, яке враховує усі аспекти функціонування складових педагогічної системи та специфіку регіональної спільноти.
ТЕСТУВАННЯ ЯК ФОРМА КОНТРОЛЮ ТА ДІАГНОСТИКИ ЗНАНЬ КУРСАНТІВ ВИЩИХ ВІЙСЬКОВИХ НАВЧАЛЬНИХ ЗАКЛАДІВ ПРИ ВИВЧЕННІ НАВЧАЛЬНОЇ ДИСЦИПЛІНИ УПРАВЛІННЯ ПОВСЯКДЕННОЮ ДІЯЛЬНІСТЮ ПІДРОЗДІЛІВ
Authors: Лазутський Анатолій , Романюк Віктор , Писарєв Анатолій , Тузіков Сергій
Published: January 2020

Традиційні методи перевірки знань курсантів (іспити, заліки тощо) вимагають багато часу і містять елемент суб’єктивного ставлення викладача.Це породжує формалізм і суб’єктивізм в оцінці підготовленості майбутніх офіцерів Національної гвардії та Збройних Сил України. У вищих військових навчальних закладах Національної гвардії та Збройних Сил України тестування використовують, як один з методів інтерактивного навчання для педагогічного оцінювання знань у процесі навчання, рівня підготовки курсантів, коригування процесу викладання, а також оцінки педагогічних технологій, що застосовуються науково-педагогічними працівниками. Крім того, основними показниками якості тесту є валідність, надійність, диференційна здатність, практичність і економічність. Валідність – характеристика тесту, котра показує, що саме вимірює тест і наскільки ефективно він це робить. Валідність тесту означає його придатність для визначення рівня володіння певними професійними навичками і уміннями. Надійність тесту визначається стабільністю його функції як інструментом вимірювання. Надійний тест дає приблизно однакові результати при повторному застосуванні. Диференціальна здатність – характеристика тесту, яка вказує на здатність даного тесту виявляти успішних і неуспішних тестованих, тобто з достатнім і недостатнім рівнем володіння професійними навичками і уміннями. Тому впровадження тестування в навчальний процес в поєднанні з комп’ютерними технологіями забезпечує оперативний зворотній зв’язок, максимальну автоматизацію перевірки тестових завдань. Це спрощує перевірку знань курсантів, робить її об’єктивною, доступною, повсякденною, дешевою, а якість знань курсантів – високою, адже тести можна використовувати не тільки для контролю, але і для навчання. Саме тому комп’ютеризоване тестування набуває актуальності за умов професійної підготовки військових фахівців.