bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Toxico-pathological Effects of Thiamethoxam on Hemato-biochemical and Productive Performance of Commercial Laying Hens
Authors: Tehseen Gul Shafia
Published: July 2020

This study was planned to find out the hemato-biochemical effects of thiamethoxam (TMX) in the commercial layer. For this purpose, a total of 75 birds of 30 weeks age were purchased from a commercial farm. Birds were equally divided into five groups A, B, C, D and E. Standard housing conditions were provided to all birds by providing optimum temperature and humidity. Different dosages of TMX including 250, 500, 750 and 1000 mg/kg.bwt were administered to B, C, D and E, respectively. Group A served as control. The trial continued for 45 days that was the peak production period. All groups were monitored daily for physiological parameters including feed consumption, egg production, and eggshell thickness. Blood with and without anticoagulant was collected for hemato-biochemical parameters. Adverse effects on FCR and egg production were recorded in laying hens. Eggshell thinning was also evident. Anemia was a consistent finding in all the TMX treated groups. Physiological impairments of the liver and kidney biomarkers have also been recorded in treatment groups as compared to control. Thus, it can be concluded here that sub-lethal doses of TMX have adverse effects on production performance, hematology and biochemistry of the laying hens
Exploration of Hepatoprotective Potential and Phytochemicals of Ziziphus oxyphylla Edgew
Authors: . Abdullah
Published: July 2020

Ziziphus oxyphylla Edgew (ZO) has been traditionally used for the treatment of hepatic diseases in Pakistan. The current study was carried out to investigate the effectiveness and mechanism underlying hepatoprotective effect of ZO. Hepatoprotective potential of root extracts (crude methanolic extract and subsequent fractions) was investigated against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced hepatotoxicity in BALB/c mice via determination of serum biomarkers, antioxidant enzymes (catalase, superoxide dismutase), lipid peroxidation and histopathology. Membrane stabilizing activity was determined via inhibition of hypotonic solution and heat-induced hemolysis. Crude methanolic extract and chloroform fraction ameliorated CCl4 induced elevated levels of alanine transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total proteins (TP), total bilirubin (TB) and reversed the antioxidants imbalance in terms of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) level. Crude methanol extract inhibited hemolysis induced by hypotonic solution and heat. Histopathological examination of liver specimens of extracts administered mice exhibited recovery from CCl4 induced pathological changes. Moreover, CCl4 induced alteration in body and liver weight was countered by the administration of ZO. Compounds betulinic acid (AZO1), ceanothic acid (AZO2) and zizybrenalic acid (AZO3) were isolated from chloroform fraction of the plant. The structures of compounds were deduced using 1D-and 2D-NMR spectroscopy techniques. The results show that Ziziphus oxyphylla roots extract possess antihepatotoxic activity mediated by the protection of anti-oxidant defense system and membrane-stabilizing activity, probably due to the presence of pentacyclic triterpenes
alutary Effects of anti-Clostridium perfringens Type A Egg Yolk Antibodies (IgY) on Growth Performance and Hemato-Biochemical Parameters in Experimentally Infected Broiler Chicken
Authors: Abadeen Zain Ul
Published: July 2020

Ever since the reduction of antimicrobial growth promoters in animal feed, infectious diseases have re-emerged in certain parts of the world, necrotic enteritis (NE) for one. The current study determines the protective efficacy of egg yolk antibodies (EYAs) in experimentally infected broiler chicken. Eighty (80), day-old broiler chickens were procured and divided into four groups (G1-G4). Group G1 served as a negative control, while G2 served as positive control viz infected with C. perfringens type A (1 x 10 8 cfu/ml) from days 17-19 of the experiment. Groups G3 and G4 immunized passively with anti-clostridial IgY @ 1 ml per bird between days 21-24 via oral route, while 22nd and 24th days via I/M route, respectively. Two killings were performed (days 26th and 35th) and the birds were observed for growth performance, hematology and serum biochemistry. The study results showed a statistically significant decrease in growth, hematology and serum protein values, while elevation in serum enzyme values of the birds in group G2 when compared to group G1. The groups G3 and G4 (passively immunized) showed the values less affected and close to the physiological ranges. Hence it was concluded that anti-clostridial EYAs (IgY) has ameliorative effects against experimental clostridial infection in broiler chicken.
Prebiotics Supplementation Ameliorates High Fat High Sugar Diet-Associated Oxidative Stress
Authors: Rashid Haroon
Published: July 2020

High fat high sugar (HFHS) diet results in various disorders including oxidative stress. In present study, prebiotics supplementation was given to rats following HFHS diet feeding. The results showed that prebiotics significantly lowered the HFHS-diet associated elevated levels of cholesterol, triglyceride, low density lipids, alkaline phosphatase, blood urea, creatinine, uric acid and total proteins. Prebiotics significantly restored the HFHS-diet induced decrease in total anti-oxidant capacity. The levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, bilirubin, total oxidation status, malondialdehyde, paraoxonase and arylesterase were not significantly different in HFHS-Prebiotics group as compared to control group. Histological analyses of liver, intestine and kidney tissues in HFHS-group showed cytoplasmic vacuolation, mucosal damage, hepatic triad abnormalities, eccentric nuclei, focal necrosis, tubular congestion and neutrophil infiltration which were significantly improved in HFHS+Prebiotics group suggesting ameliorative potential of prebiotics. In conclusion, our results demonstrated that prebiotics possess therapeutic potential in ameliorating HFHS-diet associated alterations in metabolic profile, oxidative stress markers and histological architecture in intestine, liver and kidney tissues
Pengaruh Pembiayaan Mudharabah Dan Pembiayaan Musyarakah Terhadap Return Of Asset (Roa) Pada Bank Syariah Mandiri
Authors: Dewi Ratih Komala
Published: July 2020

The study aims to determine the effect of Mudharabah Financing and Musyarakah Financing on Return of Assets (RoA) in Bank Mandiri Syariah in 2014-2018. The method of data collection in the subject of research was obtained by tabulating secondary data in the form of financial statements at Bank Mandiri Syariah in 2014 - 2018. The quantitative method of data analysis was done by processing SPSS software data in the form of classic assumption testing, testing F test statistics and testing t test to draw interesting conclusion. The results of this study indicate Mudharabah Financing and Musyarakah Financing have a positive influence on Return of Assets (RoA) in Bank Mandiri Syariah in 2014-2018 both partially and simultaneously.
The Relationship Of Knowledge On The Perception Ofdevelopment Zakat-Based Economic (PEZ)
Authors: Asnaini Asnaini , Ilmi Muhammmad Izdad
Published: July 2020

This study aims to examine the relationship between knowledge about zakatalerts maal to the perception of economic development based on zakat funds. This research uses simple regression analysis. The study was tested on 30 respondents in the city of Bengkulu using two questionnaire models. Namely tests for knowledge and scale 1-5 for perception. From the results of the analysis note that the variables are positively related. The regression equation of X to Y is Y = 60.489 + 1,176X1.The implication of the results of this study is the importance of continuing BAZNAS socialization to increase public knowledge and understanding of zakat alerts and the need for concrete efforts from the government and related parties in improving the performance of the National Zakat Board (BAZNAS) to foster public trust in zakat management by institutions BAZNAS so that his perception of economic development based on zakat funds is getting better and optimistic.
Sistem Operasional Akad Ijarah Pada Kinerja Tukang Bangunan Menurut Ekonomi Islam di Desa Kertagena Tengah Kabupaten Pamekasan
Authors: Fakhruzy Agung
Published: July 2020

The house-building business in the Central Kertagena Village is one of the businesses that are of concern to the community by using a timing system with "Ijarah" payments. The homeowner gives a verbal description to the builder then gives according to the specified promise. Parties in association do not know about contracts Many conflicts occur due to rules that must be followed by both parties not working properly. And also the compilation of goods has been completed does not match the owner and the builder did not want to admit his mistakes. Based on this, there are two that are the focus of this study, first: How is the application of the ijarah contract to the performance of builders in the village of Central Kertagena? The results showed that in the implementation of the contract at the beginning of the agreement only based on verbal and not published in accordance with the problem at the end after the completion of the contract. Then at 07:00 WIB - 04:00 WIB. However, it is satisfied to repair the building that was built over that time and stopped before the traffic jams, as well as to repair the house and cost more. In addition, the lack of clarity in the good model of the house model of the homeowner ordered the desired goods only by word alone and the builder requires no need to be correct so that more causes problems. When the goods are finished it is not suitable for the owner and the builder does not want to admit his mistakes.
Teachers’ personal theories of teaching: managing cultural diversity in mainstream public primary schools in Greece
Authors: Papadopoulou Vassiliki , Theodosiadou Kyriaki , Palaiologou Nektaria
Published: July 2020

The phenomenon of migration has transformed the Greek school into a multiethnic environment, reshaping the issues raised about good practices and the role the teacher plays in the smooth integration of diverse cultures, not only in the school but also in the wider Greek society. This paper examines how cultural diversity is managed in Greek primary schools by focusing on the content of teachers’ personal theories, which guide their actions, although those actions to a large extent show lack of consciousness. The study investigated the personal theories of five female primary school teachers in the Regional Unit of Pella in Central Macedonia, Greece, using qualitative research methods, through a variety of tools, such as teaching observation, in-depth interviews, and text analysis. These teachers, although teaching in mainstream schools, have students from other ethnic backgrounds in their classes.  The findings show that teachers’ personal theories on which they base how they manage cultural diversity are largely still determined by an assimilative approach.
Employees’ Perception of School Leaders’ Efficacy and its Impact on their Adaptive Performance
Authors: Munir Farhat , Abiodullah M. , Aslam Faiza
Published: July 2020

The fast-paced change in schools demands high level of adaptability. Several factors have been explored through research that affects employees’ adaptability. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between employees’ perception of leaders’ efficacy and its impact on their adaptive performance. A sample of 266 academic & administrative employees was randomly selected from 50 private secondary schools of Lahore Pakistan. Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analysis were run for data analysis and significant positive relationship was found between employees’ perception of leaders’ efficacy and their adaptive performance.
Antecedents of Green Consumer Behavior the Mediating Role of Brand Image in the Cosmetic Industry
Authors: Qalati Sikandar Ali , Li Wenyuan , Mirani Sajid Hussain , Sohu  Jan Muhammad , Hussain Rana Yassir , Ahmed Naveed
Published: July 2020

In today’s world, the demand for cosmetic products is increasing at a faster rate than before, and companies have begun to manufacture cosmetic products to cater to the needs of local and international users. This paper aims to explore the relationship between celebrity endorsement, promotional activities, packaging, brand image, and green consumer buying behavior in the cosmetic industry of Pakistan. It also examines the mediating role of the brand image between celebrity endorsement and green consumer buying behavior. The data was collected primarily through a 5 Likert scale questionnaire from the females of the four renowned Universities of Pakistan. The Partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) using ADANCO 2.0.1, used for data analysis, and the sample size contained 190 respondents. The findings revealed a significant direct relationship between celebrity endorsement, promotional activities, packaging of a product, and brand image with the green consumer buying behavior (Green CBB). Partial mediation was found between celebrity endorsement and green consumer buying behavior. This study has implications for practitioners and researchers interested in investing in green consumption in Pakistan.
Türkiye’deki İBBS-1 bölgelerinin sağlık hizmeti sunum etkinliğinin veri zarflama analizi kullanılarak ölçülmesi
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Aydın
Published: July 2020

Amaç: Türkiye’deki İstatistiki Bölge Birimleri Sınıflandırması-1 (İBBS-1) bölgelerinin sağlık hizmeti sunum etkinliklerini ölçmek.Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışmada üç girdi ve üç çıktı değişkeni kullanılarak, on iki İstatistiki Bölge Birimleri Sınıflandırması-1 (İBBS-1) bölgesi üzerinde Veri Zarflama Analizi yürütülmüştür.Bulgular: Analiz sonuçları tüm modeller bakımından Batı Karadeniz, Doğu Marmara, Güneydoğu Anadolu ve Kuzeydoğu Anadolu’nun etkin olduğunu ve Akdeniz, Doğu Karadeniz, İstanbul, Orta Anadolu ve Ortadoğu Anadolu’nun etkin olmadığını göstermektedir. Bunun yanı sıra, Batı Anadolu, Batı Marmara ve Ege’nin sadece Banker, Charnes, Cooper (BCC) modelleri bakımından etkin olduğu belirlenmiştir.Sonuç: Batı Karadeniz, Doğu Marmara, Güneydoğu Anadolu ve Kuzeydoğu Anadolu etkin olarak Akdeniz, Doğu Karadeniz, İstanbul, Orta Anadolu ve Ortadoğu Anadolu ise etkinsiz olarak saptanmıştır. Bu sonuçların yeni girdi ve çıktı değişkenleri eklenerek ve Network ve Two-Stage Veri Zarflama Analizi gibi yeni nesil Veri Zarflama Analizi teknikleri kullanılarak bulanık ortamda doğrulanması önerilmektedir.
Knowledge, Attitude, Challenges of Big Data Analytics based on IT Staffs Point of View in a Developing Country
Authors: Nazari Elham , Ebnehoseini Zahra , Agharezaei Zhila , Tabesh Hamed
Published: July 2020

Introduction: The skilled IT staff about big data analytics can motivate organizations to adopt the big data analytics. The aim of the current study is to present the knowledge, attitude, and challenges of the big data analytics based on IT staff’ viewpoints in a developing country.Material and Methods: A self-administered semi-structured questionnaire was developed based on a literature review. Content validity and face validity were measured using Delphi technique. The questionnaire comprised of three parts including knowledge, attitude, and challenges. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the results. The chi-square test was applied to identify associations between knowledge and attitude of participants with the demographic characteristics.Results: Out of a total of 250 IT staffs, 120 participated in the study. Knowledge levels were low, moderate, and high in 35.0%, 33.3%, and 31.7 % of the participants, respectively. The two most affecting factors on the knowledge level of participants were age groups and sex. IT staffs hold a positive attitude toward big data analytics. The most of IT staffs believed that big data management is necessary for the country and they agreed that big data analyzes can provide many advantages to organization managers. As well, 35 challenges of the big data analytics were identified.Conclusions: Our results showed that the big data analytics face with many problems in following issues: awareness and education, recruiting skilled specialists, presentation big data analytics benefits to IT managers and policy-makers, conducting research projects, developing a strategic plan at national and local levels.
Development of Minimum Data Set for Electronic Documentation of Progress Note in the General Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Fallahnejad Elham , Niknam Fatemeh , Nikandish Nobar Reza , Zand Farid , Sharifian Roxana
Published: July 2020

Introduction: Electronic documentation in the intensive care unit (ICU) has a significant effect on the quality of data. In addition, using structured data and standard formats can facilitate documentation of progress note data. Therefore, the aim of this study was to create a minimum data set for an effective design and implementation of electronic documentation of progress note in the ICU.Material and Methods: This is an applied qualitative study conducted in the general intensive care unit of Namazi Hospital in Shiraz, which is the largest education and treatment center in Shiraz and the only referral hospital in Southern Iran. In this study, four stages were used for designing the minimum data sets of electronic progress note: 1. Using English literature, 2. Local expert review, 3. Designing prototypes, and 4. Conducting group sessions. Finally, at the quantitative stage of the study, the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) through SPSS 21 software.Results: The minimum data set for electronic documentation of progress note in the ICU included the two demographic and clinical sections. In addition, the clinical data were classified into 11 major groups, each consisting of other items. Meanwhile, 46.8% (66 out of 141) of information items were obtained from reviewing the literature and 53.2% (76 out of 141) from interviews. In group sessions, 99.29% of information items were finalized by experts.Conclusion: it is essential to create a standard and structured minimum data set for the electronic design and implementation of progress note data. In such a case, accurate, thorough and timely electronic documentation in presenting instantaneous reports on the status of patients is effective in management and clinical decision-makings.
Peramalan Produksi Serundeng Kentang dengan Fuzzy Tsukamoto
Authors: Mandala Eka Praja Wiyata , Putri Dewi Eka
Published: July 2020

Production is a very important process for a business that produces products. In a culinary business, for example, production is a determining factor so that the culinary products produced can be distributed to stores for sale. The culinary business is mostly done by small and medium businesses. One of them is UKM Yandi which a produces potato flakes as its culinary products. UKM Yandi distributes a potato flakes to 10 minimarkets in Padang every week. The problem that occurs is often the amount of production is greater than the demand of the minimarket while the remaining stock in the minimarket is still large, so there is often a buildup of products on the minimarket because it is not sold. This research provides a solution for UKM Yandi to forecast the production of potato flakes using the Fuzzy Tsukamoto approach, using input variables, the remaining stock at the minimarket in the previous week and the request submitted by the minimarket for the following week, while the output variable is the amount of production carried out by UKM Yandi. This research makes a web-based application that can be used by UKM Yandi owners to forecast the production of potato flakes, so they can be accessed from anywhere. The results of this research are able to help and facilitate UKM Yandi in forecasting the production of potato flakes because it produces a number with a certain number of packets to be produced
Algoritma K-Medoids Untuk Menentukan Calon Mahasiswa Yang Layak Mendapatkan Beasiswa Bidikmisi di Universitas Budi Darma
Authors: Buulolo Efori , Syahputra Rian , Fau Alwin
Published: July 2020

Bidikmisi scholarship is a government program to help prospective new students who are academically capable and economically incapable. The Bidikmisi scholarship is a form of tuition assistance and living expenses. Starting in 2018 Budi Darma University began accepting new students through the bidikmisi scholarship path, admission of new students through the bidikmisi path must meet the requirements set by the government. Determination of whether or not a prospective new student is a recipient of bidikmisi based on report cards, school performance, results of selection tests and interviews. During this time the organizers and managers of bidikmisi at Budi Darma University have had difficulty determining prospective students who are truly eligible to receive bidikmisi scholarships in addition to the very limited quota and the large number of prospective students receiving bidikmisi scholarships as well as the value of each criteria for prospective students receiving bidikmisi which is almost the same or similar to one another. To make it easier to determine prospective students receiving the Bidikmisi scholarship, the K-Medoids algorithm is used. K-Medoids algorithm is one of the algorithms in data mining to group data based on the closest criteria value
Building Synonym Set for Indonesian WordNet using Commutative Method and Hierarchical Clustering
Authors: Fierdaus Valentino Rossi , Bijaksana Moch Arif , Astuti Widi
Published: July 2020

WordNet is a compilation of Synonyms Set (synset), which consists of the words that have the same synonymous. The development of Indonesian WordNet has a goal to build an application that can accommodate and exhibit the relation of words. Synonym Set is a set composed of one or more words that have a similar meaning or synonym relation originated from the Indonesian Thesaurus. In previous studies, the establishment of synsets were transmitted with several approaches, one of which was the cluster ring to produce synsets and WSD (Word Sense Disambiguation). In this research, research is held up to discover the semantic similarities between words in the Indonesian Thesaurus automatically, and also to know the performance of the Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering method for the development of Indonesian synsets. To calculate performance and evaluation, this research is using the F-measure method involving the gold standard
MANAJEMEN PENGELOLAAN GURU PENDAMPING KHUSUS DI SEKOLAH INKLUSI SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI SEMANGAT DALAM 2
Authors: Ratnasari Vela
Published: July 2020

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengalaman, kompetensi, dan sikap guru umum yang menjadi guru pendamping khusus bagi anak berkebutuhan khusus. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian dipaparkan dalam bentuk deskriptif yang menggambarkan fenomena-fenomena yang ada, yang berlangsung saat ini maupun masa lampau, penelitian di lakukan di Sekolah DasarNegeri Semangat Dalam 2, Kota Banjarmasin, Kalimantan Selatan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kalau sekolah terkait masih kekurangan banyak hal dalam mendidik anak berkebutuhan khusus, baik dalam jumlah guru pendamping maupun fasilitas. Selain itu masalah gaji guru pendamping khusus juga masih menjadi masalah yang belum terpecahkan hingga sekarang. Guru pendamping khusus di sekolah terkait memiliki ketulusan yang luar biasa dalam mendidik anak berkebutuhan khusus. Terbukti dari beliau yang tetap mengajar walaupun dengan gaji tidak tetap dan ilmu yang terbatas. Beliau berusaha belajar tentang anak-anak berkebutuhan khusus dengan mencarinya di internet.
MANAJEMEN PENGELOLAAN RENCANA PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARAN (RPP) BAGI GURU PEMBIMBING KHUSUS (GPK) DI SEKOLAH INKLUSI DI SD SUNGAI ANDAI 3 BANJARMASIN
Authors: Warahmah Zesya
Published: July 2020

Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan mengenai Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran (RPP) di SD Sungai Andai 3. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif yang teknik pengumpulan data dengan observasi dan wawancara. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah guru yang mengajar dikelas 3 serta Guru Pembimbing Khusus (GPK) yang mengajar di SD Sungai Andai 3 Banjarmasin. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui seberapa besar peran dari pihak guru dan GPK dalam membuat RPP yang di khususkan kepada anak di sekolah inklusi. Hasil penelitian bahwa sekolah tidak memiliki kurikulum khusus bagi ABK. Sekolah tersebut hanya memiliki Program Pembelajaran Individu (PPI) yang dibuat khusus oleh Guru Pendamping Khusus.
Altered interoceptive perception and the effects of interoceptive analgesia in musculoskeletal, primary, and neuropathic chronic pain conditions.
Authors: Di Lernia Daniele , Lacerenza Marco , Ainley Vivien , Riva Giuseppe
Published: July 2020

Chronic pain (CP) severely disrupts the daily life of millions. Interoception (i.e., the sensing of the physiological condition of the body) plays a pivotal role in the aetiology and maintenance of CP. Given that pain is inherently an interoceptive signal, interoceptive frameworks provide important, but currently under-utilised, approaches to this condition. Here we first investigated three facets of interoceptive perception in CP, compared with pain-free healthy controls. We then introduce a novel interoceptive treatment and demonstrate its capacity to reduce pain severity in CP, thus potentially providing effective complementary analgesic treatments. Study 1 measured ‘interoceptive accuracy’, ‘interoceptive confidence’ and ‘interoceptive sensibility’ in patients (N=60) with primary, secondary musculoskeletal, and neuropathic CP. Compared with matched pain-free controls, CP participants exhibited significantly lower interoceptive accuracy and interoceptive confidence. Pain severity was positively predicted by interoceptive accuracy, anxiety and depression, but negatively predicted by interoceptive confidence. In Study 2 we tested a promising new interoceptive treatment for CP, in a single-blind between-subjects design (N=51) with primary, secondary musculoskeletal, and neuropathic CP patients. The treatment specifically activates the C-Tactile system, by means of controlled stimulation of interoceptive unmyelinated afferents, at 3cm/s with a force of 2.5mN. This treatment led to significant pain reduction (mean 23%) in the CP treatment group, while CP controls who received comparable but non-interoceptive stimulation reported no change in pain intensity. Together, these two studies highlight the importance of interoceptive approaches to CP and demonstrate the potential of this novel method of C-Tactile fibre stimulation to reduce pain severity.
Making the Grade: The Sensitivity of Education Program Effectiveness to Input Choices and Outcome Measures
Authors: Kerwin Jason Theodore , Thornton Rebecca
Published: July 2020

This paper demonstrates the acute sensitivity of education program effectiveness to the choices of inputs and outcome measures, using a randomized evaluation of a mother-tongue literacy program. The program raises reading scores by 0.64SDs and writing scores by 0.45SDs. A reduced-cost version instead yields statistically-insignificant reading gains and some large negative effects (-0.33SDs) on advanced writing. We combine a conceptual model of education production with detailed classroom observations to examine the mechanisms driving the results; we show they could be driven by the program initially lowering productivity before raising it, and potentially by missing complementary inputs in the reduced-cost version.
Intelligent lockdown, intelligent effects? The impact of the Dutch COVID-19 ‘intelligent lockdown’ on gendered work and family dynamics among parents
Authors: Yerkes Mara A. , André Stéfanie , Beckers Debby G. J. , Besamusca Janna , Kruyen Peter Mathieu , Remery Chantal , van der Zwan Roos , Geurts Sabine
Published: July 2020

This study examines the impact of the Dutch ‘intelligent lockdown’ during the COVID-19 pandemic on work and family dynamics among parents. This ‘intelligent lockdown’ relied on a combination of restrictive measures and an emphasis on individual responsibility as a means of lessening the spread and health impact of the pandemic. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is more than a public health crisis. Lockdown measures had substantial societal effects, including a significant impact on parents with (young) children. Given gender inequality existent prior to the pandemic, the question arises to what extent the consequences of the lockdown varied for mothers and fathers. Using representative survey data gathered among Dutch parents in April 2020, we explore changes in three areas: paid work, the division of care and household work, and quality of life (leisure, work-life balance, relationship dynamics). Our linear probability and multinomial logistic models demonstrate that the way in which families were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic reflects a complex gendered reality. We find that gender inequality patterns in the division of paid work, care work, and housework continue to exist. Moreover, the unique situation created by restrictive lockdown measures magnified some inequalities while others were lessened. We find evidence of increased gender inequality in relation to paid work and quality of life, yet a decrease in gender inequality in the division of care and household tasks. During the lockdown, Dutch fathers reported doing more care and household tasks than before. The insights provided here offer key comparative references for understanding the broader impact of lockdown measures on work and family dynamics, as well as quality of life as we move forward in the COVID-19 pandemic.
KEBIJAKAN INTERVENSI PENANGANAN STUNTING TERINTEGRASI
Authors: Tampubolon Dahlan
Published: July 2020

Tujuan studi ini mengevaluasi kebijakan intervensi stunting di Provinsi Riau tahun2018 dan 2019. Objek kajian adalah Pemerintah Kabupaten Rokan Hulu, Kabupaten Kampar danPemerintah Provinsi Riau, terutama Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Daerah dan DinasKesehatan. Observasi lapangan dan wawancara di dua desa di Kabupaten Rokan Hulu dan satudesa di Kabupaten Kampar yang masuk dalam lokus stunting menurut Riskesdas. Metode yangdigunakan berupa mixed method dengan analisis minimum yaitu analisis kuantitatif-deskriptifyang didukung analisis kualitatif yang diperoleh dari wawancara mendalam, observasi lapangandan FGD. Pemerintah secara terstruktur mulai dari pemerintah pusat dan daerah telah melakukanberbagai upaya intervensi terhadap stunting. Pemerintah Daerah belum memasukkan stuntingsebagai indikator capaian kinerja kesehatan. Dinas Kesehatan telah mengerjakan beberapa programdan kegiatan yang berkaitan dengan intervensi stunting. Target pencapaian kinerja dinas kesehatantelah dimuat dalam perjanjian kinerja dan dilaporkan dalam Laporan Kinerja Instansi Pemerintah(LKjIP) Pemerintah Kabupaten Kampar. Pemerintah pusat telah menganggarkan dana transferkhusus melalui Dana Alokasi Khusus (DAK) 2018 dan DAK 2019. Pemerintah Provinsi Riau barumengakomodir penanganan stunting dalam dokumen perencanaan revisi RPJMD Tahun 2014-2019. Intervensi stunting Provinsi Riau telah dilakukan baik melalui strategi intervensi spesifikmaupun sensitif. Koordinasi di level Provinsi belum ditemukan adanya koordinasi lintas sektorsehingga program dan kegiatan yang ada berjalan masing-masing dengan sasaran yang berbeda.Kata kunci: kebijakan, intervensi stunting, capaian kinerja, dan perjanjian kinerja.
Why are new journals created? An international analysis of Information and Documentation titles (2013-2018)
Authors: Urbano Cristóbal , Rodrigues Rosângela Schwarz , Somoza-Fernández Marta , Rodríguez-Gairín Josep-Manuel
Published: July 2020

The creation or title changes of scientific journals in the information and documentation (ID) area in the period 2013-2018 are analyzed. Based on the total of 62 such journals identified through ISSN Portal and Ulrichsweb, the following are described: characteristic aspects such as country, language, type of publisher, and access model; presence in bibliographic databases, citations, or journal directories; survival and volume of articles published; annual number of citations to articles according to Google Scholar; thematic scope declared by the editors; and finally, the justification given by the editors for the change of title or the creation of a new journal. Among the main conclusions regarding newly created titles, the leading role of academic publishers in expanding national university systems and open-access titles stands out. In general, new publications generate few articles per year, have little presence in databases, and receive few citations. Title changes were found only in journals published by commercial publishers. In both cases, journals with a general thematic scope predominate and a significant number of journals did not justify their creation or change of title. Abstract Se analiza la creación o cambios de título de las revistas científicas del área de Información y Documentación (ID) en el periodo de 2013-2018. A partir de un total de 62 revistas identificadas a través de ISSN Portal y Ulrichsweb se describen: aspectos característicos como países, idiomas, tipos de editor y modelo de acceso; la difusión en bases de datos bibliográficas, de citas o directorios de revistas; la pervivencia y el volumen de producción de artículos; número de citas anual de los artículos en Google Scholar; alcance temático que declaran los editores; y finalmente, la justificación que los editores exponen en el cambio de título o en la creación de una nueva revista. Como conclusiones principales respecto a los títulos de nueva creación, destaca el protagonismo de los editores académicos de sistemas universitarios nacionales en expansión y de los títulos en acceso abierto. En general las nuevas publicaciones generan pocos artículos por año, tienen poca presencia en bases de datos y reciben pocas citas. Los cambios de títulos se detectan sólo en editoriales comerciales. En ambos casos predominan las revistas de alcance temático general y un número importante de revistas no justifica su creación o el cambio de título.
Gender disparities in UK research publishing: Differences between fields, methods and topics
Authors: Thelwall Mike , Abdoli Mahshid , Lebiedziewicz Anna , Bailey Carol
Published: July 2020

Gender disparities persist in UK research, with female minorities in most science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects but female majorities in others. The nature of the gender disparity differences between subjects needs to be understood if effective remedial actions are to be targeted at STEM subjects suffering from a lack of women, in contrast to other subjects without shortages. Evidence from the USA suggests that women engage more in people-related subjects, qualitative methods, veterinary science and cell biology and men engage more in thing-related subjects, power/control fields, patient-related research, abstraction and quantitative methods, except surveys. This article investigates gender disparity differences in UK first authorship for journal articles in nearly all of science split into 26 broad and 308 narrow Scopus fields. The results largely replicate the USA but suggest that more life science topics may be female-associated in the UK and patient-related research might not be male-associated. UK STEM gender parity initiatives might therefore emphasise people-oriented, and perhaps socially positive, aspects of currently masculine STEM topics and approaches (e.g., abstraction, mathematical quantitative methods), and promote female-friendly topics, methods and goals within male-dominated fields in addition to tacking implicit and explicit sexism and providing a supportive working environment.
Apoptosis Cellular Models in Cancer Therapeutics
Authors: Andy Hu Chien-An , Andy Hu Chien-An , Laskey Warren , Fu Shulin , Qiu Yinsheng , Liu Yulan , Ding Xueqin , Yin Yulong , Ma Thomas , Chand Hitendra , Sklar Larry
Published: July 2020

Apoptosis, one of the major regulated cell death pathways, is a highly regulated suicide mechanism used
for the elimination of damaged and unwanted cells in multicellular organisms. Derailed apoptosis has been
observed in two extremes of the disease spectrum, for example, cancer (too little apoptosis) and acute
myocardial infarction (AMI; too much apoptosis). Using human cellular models and patient samples, we
have previously shown that human apolipoprotein L6 (ApoL6), when overexpressed intracellularly, induces
mitochondria- and reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated apoptosis. ApoL6 also blocks Beclin 1-initiated
autophagy in both human colorectal cancer cells (DLD-1) and atherosclerotic lesion-derived cells. We
speculated that small compounds enhancing ApoL6-induced apoptosis are candidate drugs to treat cancer.
In the present study, we use our established human cellular models, high throughput and targeted screening
strategies, and well-defined assays to identify nifedipine, L-proline, L-tryptophan, and picolinic acid as antiapoptotic agents, which would be candidate drugs for treating diseases such as AMI. We also identified
fulvestrant and L-lysine, two compounds that can further enhance ApoL6-induced apoptosis in cancer cells.
Síndrome ascítica em Melopsittacus undulatus (Shaw, 1805) devido à hipoproteinemia por nutrição deficiente
Authors: Carreiro Artur
Published: July 2020

The present study aimed to describe the first report of ascetic syndrome in poultry due to deficient nutrition hypoproteinemia, seeking to present data on the patient's history, care, diagnostic methods and treatments performed. At the Veterinary Hospital Veterinário Professor Ivon Macêdo Tabosa of the Federal University of Campina Grande, a specimen of Melopsittacus undulatus presented a large increase in volume in the abdominal region with a floating aspect for approximately six days. First, the bird was evaluated clinically, then it was subjected to imaging and laboratory tests (blood count and biochemistry). The performance of imaging exams has made it possible to rule out several causes, such as egg retention, neoplasms, peritonitis, among others. In addition, the anamnesis detected a history of food composed of a diet with sunflower seeds and rice straw. After evaluating the results of the blood count and biochemistry, a picture of mild hypoproteinemia and normocytic normocytic anemia was found. As treatment, aspiration of ascetic fluid was carried out and a change of diet to an extruded diet. After 15 days, the animal was again evaluated, showing to be active and without a picture of ascetic syndrome associated with a picture of hypoproteinemia, with clinical improvement after changing the seed diet for a formulated diet.
Tumor venéreo transmissível na córnea de um cão: relato de caso
Authors: Teixeira Vagner
Published: July 2020

The transmissible venereal tumor (TVT) consists of a round cell neoplasm with great potential for diffusion among dogs, regardless of sex, adults and sexually active. In most cases, the tumor develope itself on the external side of the genitalia of dogs, but it can affect other parts of the body of animals through metastasis or implantation by contact. The neoplasm has no racial predisposition despite the fact that SRD dogs are the most commonly affected. The objective was to describe the care of an adult male dog diagnosed with a transmissible venereal tumor in the cornea of the left eye. The animal arrived at the Veterinary Clinic of PUCPR presenting a new formation of firm consistency and pink appearance, with the presence of granulation tissue, covering the entire left ocular surface and implanted in the region. The diagnosis was made by means of cytology to print in color in the fast panotic and submitted to microscopy that revealed the presence of round tumor cells with scarce cytoplasm and a large rounded nucleus with the presence of mitotics figures at the bottom of the substance. The patient was submitted to chemotherapy by means of Vincristine Sulfate associated with Ivermectin 1% as a potentiating agent of Vincristine antineoplastic effect and immunostimulating drug, in a total of six sessions, achieving total remission of neoplasia and full recovery of the vision of the affected eye. This work demonstrates the importance of diagnosis, the therapy used and the results obtained through antineoplastic therapy.
Síndrome glaucomatosa em Chihuahua: da hipertensão ocular ao glaucoma
Authors: Evaristo Tainá Ança Evaristo
Published: July 2020

Glaucoma is defined as the final pathway of a set of ophthalmic diseases characterized by progressive loss of sensitivity and function, followed by death, of retinal ganglion cells and axonal loss of the optic nerve, with consequent reduction of visual field, leading to blindness, caused by increased intraocular pressure (IOP) considered normal in the dog between 10 and 20 mm Hg. In animals it may be classified as possible primary, secondary, or congenital cause with respect to the appearance of the drainage angle as open-angle, narrow-angle, or angle-closure glaucoma, or as to the duration or stage of the disease, such as acute, chronic or absolute. The diagnosis is based on the clinical manifestations associated with the use of tonometry, gonioscopy, ultrasonography and electroretinography. The treatment is based on drugs that decrease IOP, and it may be necessary to associate with surgical procedures. Surgical techniques aim to reduce the production of aqueous humor, injuring the ciliary body or increasing its drainage, through alternative routes.
Prevalência de mastite bovina em rebanhos leiteiros no Município de Rolim de Moura e adjacências, Rondônia
Authors: Mendonça Talita
Published: July 2020

The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of bovine mastitis in dairy herds in the municipality of Rolim de Moura and adjacencies located in the state of Rondônia, Brazil. The samples were collected directly in the breast rooms of the cows, totaling 608 animals, being distributed in 28 dairy farms. The screened Mug test (TCT) was performed for the diagnosis of clinical mastitis and the California mastitis Test (CMT) for the detection of subclinical mastitis. In the analyses, there were 0.99% (6/608) animals that presented clinical mastitis and 20.56% (125/608) with subclinical mastitis. The results obtained allowed us to conclude that Mastitis was diagnosed in almost all herds surveyed, however the number of affected animals was relatively low. It is necessary to adopt hygienic-sanitary and management measures to improve production rates and provide greater food security.
Psikolojik Sözleşme Algısının İşe Adanmışlık Üzerindeki Etkisi
Authors: KANBUR Engin , AY Ali
Published: July 2020

Kurumlar, en değerli kaynağı olan çalışanlarının iş tatminlerini ve
örgütlerine olan bağlılıklarını arttırmak için, çalışanlar ile güvene dayalı
bir ilişki kurmaya zemin hazırlayan psikolojik sözleşme uygulamalarına önem
vermeye başlamışlardır. Bu araştırmanın temel amacı, çalışanların psikolojik
sözleşme algılarının işe adanmışlık davranışları üzerindeki etkisinin
incelenmesidir. Bu amaç kapsamında araştırma verileri, Kastamonu Üniversitesi
idari personeli olarak görev yapan 250 çalışandan anket tekniği ile
toplanmıştır. Araştırma verileri korelasyon analizi ve çoklu regresyon analizi
ile test edilmiştir. Araştırma bulgularına göre, çalışanların psikolojik
sözleşme algılarının ve alt boyutlarından biri olarak ilişkisel psikolojik
sözleşmenin işe adanmışlık davranışları üzerinde pozitif ve anlamlı bir etkiye
sahip olduğu görülmektedir. Ayrıca, psikolojik sözleşme algısının alt
boyutlarından işlemsel psikolojik sözleşme boyutu işe adanmışlık boyutlarından
yoğunlaşma boyutu üzerinde pozitif ve anlamlı bir etkiye sahip iken ilişkisel
psikolojik sözleşme boyutunun ise dinçlik ve adanmışlık boyutları üzerinde
pozitif ve anlamlı bir etkiye sahip olduğu vurgulanmaktadır. Psikolojik
sözleşme algısı ve işe adanmışlık arasındaki ilişkilerin analiz edilmesi ile
teoriye ve uygulamaya önemli katkılar sağlanacağı düşünülmektedir.
Ortaöğretim Öğrencilerinin Spora Yönelik Tutumlarının Bazı Değişkenlere Göre İncelenmesi (Kırşehir İli Örneği)
Authors: BAŞKONUŞ Turan
Published: July 2020

Bu araştırmanın amacı ortaöğretim öğrencilerinin spora yönelik tutumlarının betimlenmesidir. Araştırmaya 219 (125 kadın, 94 erkek) öğrenci gönüllük esasına göre katılmıştır. Bu araştırmada tarama yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada, veri toplama sürecinde ''Kişisel Bilgiler Formu'' ve ''Spora Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği'' kullanılmıştır. Araştırma verilerinin test edilmesinde 0.05 anlam düzeyi alınmıştır. Verilerin analizinde alt probleme ilişkin maddeler gruplandırılarak, frekans (f), yüzde (%), ağırlıklı ortalama (X̅) ve standart sapma (SS) gibi betimsel istatistiklerle birlikte bağımsız t-testi ve ANOVA teknikleri kullanılmıştır. Anlamlı farklılığın etki büyüklüğünü hesaplamak için Cohen’d kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçları, ortaöğretim öğrencilerinin spora ilişkin tutumlarının genel olarak orta düzeyde olduğunu göstermektedir. Alt boyutlarda; spora ilgi duyma boyutunda yüksek, sporla yaşama ve aktif spor yapma alt boyutlarında orta düzeydedir. Sınıf seviyesi ve cinsiyet değişkenleri öğrencilerin spora ilişkin tutumlarında anlamlı farklılık göstermemektedir. Bununla birlikte sportif etkinliklere katılım durumları öğrencilerin spora yönelik tutumlarında anlamlı farklılık göstermiştir. Ölçek genelinde ve alt boyutlarda sportif etkinliklere katılırım diyen öğrencilerin ortalamaları sportif etkinliklere katılmam diyen öğrencilerin ortalamalarından yüksektir. Ölçek genelinde görülen bu anlamlı farklılığın etki büyüklüğü orta düzeydedir. Spora ilgi duyma ve sporla yaşama boyutlarındaki etki büyüklükleri orta düzeyde, aktif spor yapma boyutunda görülen etki büyüklüğü ise geniş düzeydedir. Araştırma sonuçları ilgili literatür kapsamında tartışılmış ve bazı öneriler sunulmuştur.
Okul Öncesi Öğretmenlerin Karakter Eğitimi Yetkinlik İnançlarının İncelenmesi
Authors: ATA Erdin Burak , ŞAHİN Çavuş
Published: July 2020

Araştırma okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin karakter eğitimi yetkinlik düzeylerini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmada nedensel karşılaştırma analizi kullanılmıştır. Okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin karakter eğitimi yetkinlik düzeylerini ölçmek için Kırşehir Merkez ve ilçelerde bulunan anaokulu ve bağımsız anasınıflarında görev alan 100 okul öncesi öğretmenine Karakter Eğitimi Yetkinlik İnancı Skalası (KEYİS) uygulanmıştır. Okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin karakter eğitimi yetkinlik düzeyleri incelenirken cinsiyet, mesleki kıdem, mezuniyet durumu, çalıştıkları kurum ve yaş grubu değişkenleri incelenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin karakter eğitimi yetkinlik inanç düzeyleri yüksek bulunmuştur. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, öğretmenlerin karakter eğitimi yetkinlik inançlarının; cinsiyet, mesleki kıdem, mezuniyet durumu, çalıştığı yaş grubuna göre değişmediği ancak öğretmenlerin çalıştığı okul türüne göre anlamlı bir farklılık gösterdiği saptanmıştır.