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Analisis Perbedaan Abnormal Return dan Trading Volume Activity Pada Sekitar Cum Dividend Date
Authors: Sih Tias Marganing , Gumanti Tatang Ary , Paramu Hadi
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this research is to analyze the difference of Abnormal Return and Trading Volume Activity in each sector of shares around cum dividend date. The population in this study are all companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), the sampling is done by purpusive sampling method and obtained 156 samples. The method of analysis used in this study is by Kruskal-Wallis test. The results showed that there was no difference of Abnormal Return on stock sectors on cum dividend date. This research also shows that there is no difference of Trading Volume Activity before before cum dividend date, ex-dividend date and after ex-dividend date. It shows that the cum dividend date event has not become a consideration for investors to invest. Keywords: Abnormal Return, Cum Dividend Date, Dividend, Trading Volume Activity.
Penerapan Sistem Penilaian Kinerja Berbasis E-Kinerja Terhadap Prestasi Kerja Pegawai Melalui Kepuasan Kerja Sebagai Variabel Intervening Pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Banyuwangi
Authors: Mukti Dwi Rafita , Lelly Hana Setyanti Sri Wahyu , Farida Lilik
Published: July 2019

This study aims to knowing the influence of performance appraisal system based on e-performance on employee achievement through job satisfaction as an intervening variable on Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Banyuwangi. This study is causal research, it means problem characteristics research in a form cause-effect between two variables or more. Population is employees of Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatatn Sipil Kabupaten Banyuwangi with the amount 80 employees. The sampling method for this study was doing with purposive sampling technique and it has been gotten 37 respondents as samples. Data analysis method is Path Analysis. The hypothesis of research are performance appraisal based on e-performance has significantly affected job achievement, performance appraisal based on e-performance has significantly affected job satisfaction, and job satisfaction has significantly affected job achievement. The result of study was performance appraisal based on e-performance has positive and significantly affected employees achevement. It means performance appraisal based on e-performance can increase employee achievement. Performance appraisal based on e-performance has positive and significantly affected job satisfaction on employees. It means performance appraisal based on e-performance can increase job satisfaction on employees. Job satisfaction has positive and significantly affected employees achievement. It means the employees successfully in doing the tasks which have been given by company can increase job satisfaction which got. Keywords: Performance Appraisal, E-Performance, Job Saticfaction, employee acievement.
The Effects of Music Therapy on Vital Signs, Feeding, and Sleep in Premature Infants
Authors: Efendi Defi , Tane Reisy
Published: July 2019

Premature infants experience various health problems such as instability of vital signs, difficulty eating and disturbance sleep-wake status. The objective of this literature review is to identify the benefits of music therapy for the stability of physiological functions, increased sucking behavior, and sleep in premature infants undergoing treatment in Neonates Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This article is a literature review using Sciendirect, SageGroup, Spinger, ProQuest, Google Scolars, and EBsco electronic sources from 2008-2018. Keywords used "Music Therapy" are then selected for full text articles for review. The results of the analysis of 7 articles that fit the inclusion criteria found that music therapy has an effect on a more stable physiological function, maintaining sleep in infants, and increasing sucking in premature infants. The conclusions and recommendations of this article are the use of appropriate music therapy can improve the health status of treated infants so it is recommended as one of the nursing interventions in the NICU room.
Effectiveness of Blood Pressure Reduction Reviewed from Amount of Kop, Duration And Location of Point of Bekam Therapy
Authors: Muflih Muflih , Judha Mohamad
Published: July 2019

Hypertension can be treated traditionally with complementary therapies such as cupping therapy. Evaluation of the effectiveness of cupping therapy on blood pressure reduction is thought to be influenced by variations in cupping therapy techniques. The purpose of this study was to prove scientifically the effectiveness of the number of heads, duration and location of cupping therapy points with a decrease in the value of blood pressure in patients at the Klaten Migoenani Health Nursing Clinic. This research method uses the Quasy experimental one group pre post test method. Data from the analysis of blood pressure measurements in patients undergoing cupping therapy were measured with digital tension and a statistical hypothesis test was performed. The sample technique uses quota sampling. The results showed that cupping therapy effectively reduced the average 20 mmHg of systolic and diastolic blood pressure by the number of locations of cupping points 1-3 locations, the number of heads of 18-24 and for 25-30 minutes of therapy through the process of nitrite dioxide stimulation which caused peripheral vasodilation . The conclusion of this study is that variations in blood pressure reduction in cupping therapy can be determined from the number of heads, duration and location of cupping points.
Practice and Barriers of Breast Self-Examination Among Women in a Rural Community in South Western, Nigeria
Authors: Hanson Victoria Funmilayo , El-Kader Rabab Gad Abd , Ilesanmi Rose Ekama
Published: July 2019

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer and the second cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide as well as in Nigeria .The incidence of the disease appears to be rising faster in a population groups which had hitherto enjoyed low incidence, with the peak age of breast cancer in Nigerian women being about ten years earlier than CaucasiansAim: This study investigated the practice of BSE and its possible barriers among women in a rural community in South Western area of Oyo State; Nigeria.Study design: The study utilized Participatory Action Research (PAR) design using purposive and cross sectional sampling technique for survey and 95 women for the focus group discussion. The PAR framework involves four phases: Observe, Reflect, Plan and Act. Structured questionnaire was used for phase one, and A - 3 session FGD was used for phases on Reflect and Plan. Data was analyzed using the SPSS version 21, while content analysis for FGD to identify common themes.Results: The study reveals that 75.1% had no knowledge of breast self-examination at all while only 24.9% had knowledge of what BSE, their sources of information was majorly health Professionals ( 47.5%), electronic media (21.4%), . 76.5%) did not practice BSE. Also, about 77% of the respondents expressed one form of barrier or another to BSE practice. Major barriers to the practice of BSE identified are revealed based on these themes: - ‘knowledge/awareness of BSE’, ‘practice and appeal for intervention’, and ‘misconceptions and fear of being diagnosed’.Conclusion: More than half of the participants do not practiced BSE. Some socio demographic significantly influenced the practice of the BSE. Lack of knowledge, not having any symptoms, myths and being afraid of being diagnosed with breast cancer were the main barriers to practicing BSE. There is need to develop a continuous awareness campaign among rural women on the importance of performing BSE.
Genomic Analysis of the Polyvalent Bacteriophage FP01
Authors: Vasquez Ignacio , Retamales Julio , Parra Barbara , Robeson James , Santander Javier
Published: July 2019

Recently the polyvalent bacteriophage FP01, isolated from wastewater in Valparaiso, Chile, was described to have lytic activity across species against Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica serovars. Due to it polyvalent nature the bacteriophage FP01 could have potential application in food and agri-industry. Also, fundamental aspects of polyvalent bacteriophage biology are not well known. In this study we sequenced and describe the complete genome of the polyvalent phage FP01 (MH745368) using the nanopore technology. The bacteriophage FP01 genome has a 44,900 bp, double-stranded DNA with an average G+C content of 49.41% and 90 coding sequences (CDSs). We found that the phage FP01 critically depends on host factors for replication and transcription. Also, it has a critical lysogenic repressor pseudogene. Phylogenetic analyses indicated that the phage FP01 is closely related to phages lambda and P22. These results suggest that the phage FP01 could be a lytic variant of a lysogenic phage or acquired genes from lysogenic phages during host infection.
Difference in Level of Malondialdehyde, Total Cholesterol, and Triglyceride After Administration of Passion Fruit Seed’s Ethanol Extract in Wistar Rats
Authors: Sari Dina Keumala , Marianne Marianne , Lestari Sri , Laksmi Lidya Imelda
Published: July 2019

High oxidative stress in cells due to inflammation process or excessive cell proliferation would produce oxidants or free radicals with biomarkers, one of which is malondialdehyde (MDA). Passion fruit seed’s contain high antioxidant and are expected to decrease the level of cholesterol and MDA. The objective is to identify the effect of passion fruit seed’s ethanol extract in Wistar rats that have been fed with atherogenic feed. The method was preclinical trial (post-test control group design) in rats, by administering passion fruit seed’s ethanol extract for 14 days. This study used 26 male rats aged two months, divided into 5 groups. The result showed significant difference in MDA level which was found in group that was given passion fruit seed extract 10mg/kg BW with positive control group that was given standard feed. Passion fruit seed’s extract showed significant difference in level of triglyceride, which was found in negative control group that was given atherogenic feed with group that was given passion fruit seed’s extract 5mg/kg BW (mean±standard deviation: 1.09±0.30 mg/dL vs 0.77±0.25mg/dL; p=0.048). This study showed that passion fruit seed’s ethanol extract had significant lowering effect in level of MDA, total cholesterol, and triglyceride for 14 days.
Millennialization of Islamic Education Based on Neuroscience in the Third Generation University in Yogyakarta Indonesia
Authors: Suyadi Suyadi , Widodo Hendro
Published: July 2019

To date, Islamic Education in Indonesia is framed in traditional, conventional, and colonial paradigms. Despite the twentieth century’s urges to use interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and trans-disciplinary approaches, mono-disciplinary approach such as classic and medieval Islamic education, is still dominating. Researches in the three new methods have engaged neuroscience that results in innovative and reliable works, indicated by the achievement of Intellectual Property Rights with downstreaming potentials. The study aims to find a model for Islamic education that is based on neuroscience in the millennial era with the mentioned attainment. The research applied a qualitative model by Denzin and was located in the Magister Degree of Islamic Education of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, in 2008. It involved six lecturers and thirty-one students. The data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interview, and documentation.The research generates a neuroscience-based model for Islamic education in the millennial era through the development of research-based instruction. Further, the development allows the achievement of Intellectual Property Rights and downstreaming potentials. The model is the continuation of Islamic education modernization initiated by Muhammad Abduh and is relevant to the entrepreneurship of the millennial Muslim generation of the twenty-first century.
Pore-to-Core EOR Upscaling for CO2 Foam for CCUS
Authors: Rognmo Arthur Uno , Fredriksen Sunniva Brudvik , Alcorn Zachary Paul , Sharma Mohan , Føyen Tore , Eide Øyvind , Graue Arne , Fernø Martin
Published: July 2019

This paper presents an ongoing CO2–foam upscaling research project that aims to advance CO2–foam technology for accelerating and increasing oil recovery, while reducing operational costs and lessening the carbon footprint left during CO2 enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Laboratory CO2–foam behavior was upscaled to pilot scale in an onshore carbonate reservoir in Texas, USA. Important CO2–foam properties, such as local foam generation, bubble texture, apparent viscosity, and shear–thinning behavior with a nonionic surfactant, were evaluated using pore–to–core upscaling to develop accurate numerical tools for a field–pilot prediction of increased sweep efficiency and CO2 utilization. At pore–scale, high–pressure silicon–wafer micromodels showed in–situ foam generation and stable liquid films over time during no–flow conditions. Intrapore foam bubbles corroborated high apparent foam viscosities measured at core scale. CO2–foam apparent viscosity was measured at different rates (foam–rate scans) and different gas fractions (foam–quality scans) at core scale. The highest mobility reduction (foam apparent viscosity) was observed between 0.60 and 0.70 gas fractions. The maximum foam apparent viscosity was 44.3 (±0.5) mPa·s, 600 times higher than that of pure CO2, compared with the baseline viscosity (reference case, without surfactant), which was 1.7 (±0.6) mPa·s, measured at identical conditions. The CO2–foam showed shear–thinning behavior with approximately 50% reduction in apparent viscosity when the superficial velocity was increased from 1 to 8 ft/D. Strong foam was generated in EOR corefloods at a gas fraction of 0.70, resulting in an apparent viscosity of 39.1 mPa·s. Foam parameters derived from core–scale foam floods were used for numerical upscaling and field–pilot performance assessment.
Unsteady-State Coreflooding Monitored by Positron Emission Tomography and X-ray Computed Tomography
Authors: Hu Yibing , Armstrong Ryan T. , Shikhov Igor , Hung Tzong T. , Lee Brendan , Mostaghimi Peyman
Published: July 2019

The forced-imbibition displacement process—a complex function of multiple physical properties of rock, fluids, and flow conditions—is of vital importance. For this paper we used imaging techniques to detect the process in three dimensions with high temporal resolution. Positron emission tomography (PET) is a powerful tool for imaging fluid transport in porous media because it has high temporal resolution and is not affected by complex lithology and pore structures. In this study, we conducted a detailed experimental and numerical analysis to prove how PET can be used with microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) to complement the imaging of water displacement in the porous space of sandstone. To characterize the rock properties, a dry sample was imaged with a high-resolution micro-CT scanner. The image was reconstructed and segmented into two phases (solid and void) to calculate the porosity/permeability relationship on cubic subsets. The Navier-Stokes equation was solved for permeability calculation. The porosity/permeability relationship was used as the input to simulate the forced imbibition process on an upscaled micro-CT image using the Matlab Reservoir Simulation Toolbox (MRST) (Lie et al. 2011; Krogstad et al. 2015; Lie 2016; Bao et al. 2017). The result was the evolution of invading-fluid saturation in every upscaled voxel. In the following step, water tracer labeled with fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) was injected into the dry sample and a series of PET images was acquired to detect fluid pathways. Fluid-front topology and a propagation procedure were captured. We integrated saturation data across the core cross section for both data sets (direct PET-based and MRST-simulated on upscaled tomograms) to reduce the complexity of the analysis. Comparison of the resulting 1D saturation profiles demonstrated the capability of PET imaging to monitor and understand dynamic flow processes in reservoir rocks.
Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Patients with Hypertension: Study from a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Kareem Ozaifa , Tanvir Masood , Bader Ghulam N
Published: July 2019

Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), a condition characterized by a complete or partial cessation of airflow during sleep, can cause various cardiovascular disorders including hypertension. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of OSA in patients with hypertension.
Methods: A cross-sectional prospective cohort study of 504 patients (253 males and 251 females) with hypertension was undertaken at Shri-Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) Hospital of Srinagar, India for a period of six months. OSA was evaluated using Berlin questionnaire and Epworth Sleepiness scale. Data analysis was done using SPSS v. 20.
Results: High risk of OSA was identified in 120 (23.8%) patients and the prevalence of sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness score ˃16) was found to be 32.5% (95% CI, P˂0.001) in these patients. The mean neck circumference, waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio for high-risk OSA group was 14.75 ± 1.338 inches, 105.90 ± 11.28 cm and 1.01 ± 0.065 respectively while for the low-risk group, these parameters were 13.97 ± 1.045 inches, 98.75 ± 10.87 cm and 0.99 ± 0.080 respectively (95% CI, P˂0.001). The mean blood pressure (BP) ≥133.52/84.37 mm Hg was recorded in patients with high risk of OSA (95% CI, P<0.05) and resistant hypertension (3.3%) was significantly associated with the risk of OSA (95% CI, P<0.05).
Conclusion: In the tertiary health care setting, the prevalence of high-risk of OSA in patients with hypertension is high. Screening for OSA should be a part of the hypertensive medical investigation and patients may benefit from proper evaluation of OSA.
Tracheobronchial foreign body aspiration in children: a 5-year retrospective study from Shanghai, China
Authors: Ding Guodong , Wu Beirong , Vinturache Angela , Cai Chen , Lu Min , Gu Haoxiang
Published: July 2019

Background

Foreign body (FB) aspiration is a common and serious problem in childhood, but little information is available about this condition in Chinese context. We aimed to characterize the clinical and epidemiological features of airway FBs in a pediatric Chinese population.

Methods

A retrospective review of medical records of children aged 0-14 years who attended with a diagnosis of FB aspiration the Shanghai Children's Hospital between 2013 and 2017 was carried out. Descriptive analysis was used to assess patient's demographics, clinical, radiographic, bronchoscopic findings, time to presentation, and characteristics of the FBs.

Results

Among the 200 patients included in the study, 92% were under 3 years of age, with a peak incidence of FB aspiration occurring between 1 and 2 years. The male to female ratio was 2.6:1. Twenty-three percent of the patients were admitted within 24 hours of the event, 40% within 1 week, 30% within 1 month, and 7% more than 1 month after aspiration. Eleven percent were laryngotracheal FBs and 89% were bronchial FBs. The most common presenting symptoms of laryngotracheal FBs were cough, dyspnea, and wheezing; those of bronchial FBs were cough, decreased air entry, and wheezing. Chest X-ray was normal in four-fifths of the children with laryngotracheal FBs, whereas most common abnormal x-ray findings in children with bronchial FBs were mediastinal shift, obstructive emphysema, and pneumonia. In children younger than 2 years FBs were more frequently found in the left bronchus, whereas in older children FBs were more frequently found in the right bronchus. Ninety-three percent of the removed FBs were organic materials such as food items and the most frequently aspirated FBs were peanuts. Flexible bronchoscopy was successfully performed in 80.5% of the patients, while rigid bronchoscopy or direct laryngoscopy in 17.5% of the patients. Four patients were subjected to thoracic surgery and 1 died during bronchoscopy due to acute respiratory failure.

Conclusions

Tracheobronchial FBs should be suspected in children who have sudden onset of cough and wheezing episode, even when physical and radiographic evidence is absent. Flexible bronchoscopy has become the first choice in China used for FB removal from airways in children.
Cyclic compression emerged dual effects on the bone homeostasis of LPS-induced inflammatory human periodontal ligament cells according to loading force
Authors: Jia Ru , Yi Yingjie , Liu Jie , Pei Dandan , Hu Bo , Hao Huanmeng , Wu Linyue , Wang Zhenzhen , Luo Xiao , Lu Yi
Published: July 2019

Background: Appropriate mechanical stimulation is essential for bone homeostasis in healthy periodontal tissues. While the bone homeostasis of inflammatory periodontal tissues under different dynamic loading has not been yet clear. The aim of this study is to clarify the inflammatory, osteogenic and pro-osteoclastic effects of different cyclic stress loading on the inflammatory human periodontal ligament cells (hPDLCs).
Methods: hPDLCs were isolated from healthy premolars and cultured in alpha minimum Eagle’s medium (α-MEM). Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) were used to induce the inflammation state of hPDLCs in vitro. Determination of LPS concentration for the model of inflammatory periodontium was based on MTT and genes expression analysis. Then the cyclic stress of 0, 0-50, 0-90 and 0-150 kPa was applied to the inflammatory hPDLCs for 5 days respectively. mRNA and protein levels of osteogenic, osteoclastic and inflammation-related markers were examined after the treatment.
Results: MTT and RT-PCR results showed that 10 μg/ml LPS up-regulated TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8 and MCP-1 mRNA levels (P<0.05) and did not affect the cell viability (P>0.05). The excessive loading of stress (150 kPa) with or without LPS strongly increased the expression of inflammatory-related markers TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, MCP-1 (P<0.05) and osteoclastic markers RANKL, PTHLH and CTSK compared with other groups (P<0.05), but had no significant effect on osteogenic genes. While 0-90 kPa cyclic pressure could up-regulate the expression of osteogenic genes ALP, COL-1 and RUNX2 in the healthy hPDLSCs.
Conclusions: Collectively, it could be concluded that 0-150 kPa was an excessive stress loading which accelerated both inflammatory and osteoclastic effects, while 0-90 kPa may be a positive factor for the bone homeostasis of hPDLCs in vitro
Assessment of Fractures in Endodontically Treated Teeth Restored with and without Root Canal Posts Using High-Resolution Cone Beam Computed Tomography
Authors: Aristizabal-Elejalde David , Arriola-Guillén Luis Ernesto , Castillo Aron Aliaga-Del , Ruíz-Mora Gustavo Armando , Rodríguez-Cárdenas Yalil Augusto
Published: July 2019

Background: Root fractures are a diagnostic challenge for dentists because their signs and symptoms are not present in all cases, and they are difficult to differentiate from endodontic treatment failures, the purpose of the present study was to determine the relationship between the characteristics of tooth fractures and the presence of root canal posts in endodontically treated teeth using high-resolution cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Methods: Fifty high-resolution CBCT scans of endodontically treated teeth with a diagnosis of fracture were obtained, of which 30 were from women and 20 were from men. These scans were acquired with three Veraviewepocs 3D units and one 3D Accuitomo 170 unit, with a 40 × 40-mm field of view and 125 μm voxel size. The variables assessed included the type of fracture, extent of fracture, type of retention, post length, cause of endodontic failure, location of the lesion, and time required to detect the fracture (difficulty score). For data analysis, the chi-squared test, Student's t-test, and multiple linear regression (α ˂0.05) were used.
Results: No association was found between the type of fracture and type of retention or between the type of fracture and its extent (P ˃0.05). On the other hand, the type of fracture significantly influenced the time required for its detection. Additionally, the most difficult plane for detecting the fracture and the difficulty score were associated, with statistically significant results.
Conclusions: The type of fracture in endodontically treated teeth was not associated with the type of post used for restoration. All of the CBCT systems used to detect tooth fracture showed the same efficiency.

Keywords: Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Tooth Fracture, Root Canal Post, High Resolution
Ozone saline solution counteracts bisphosphonates noxious effects in primary human gingival fibroblasts
Authors: Bălean Octavia Iulia , Floare Alin Daniel , Focht Roxanne , Jumanca Daniela , Coricovac Dorina Elena , Pinzaru Iulia , Dehelean Cristina , Galuscan Atena , Chioran Doina , Podariu Angela Codruța
Published: July 2019

Background

Bisphosphonates are effective antiresorptive agents frequently used in the treatment of different bone disorders, as osteoporosis, Paget’s disease and tumours that cause osteolysis. A major concern related to bisphosphonates therapy is represented by osteonecrosis of jaw, a serious, debilitating, and mostly, a therapy-resistant disease, reported as a frequent side effect of bisphosphonates. In the present study were proposed two approaches: 1) to verify the impact of four commercially available bisphosphonates, very frequently used as oral (Fosamax - F and Actonel - A) and injectable (Ossica - O and Zoledronic acid - Z) therapy on primary human gingival fibroblasts - HGF viability and 2) to evaluate the protective effect of an ozone saline solution on HGF cells pretreated with bisphosphonates.

Methods

Alamar blue cell viability assay was performed to assess the effect of test compounds (1.5; 2.5; 5 and 10 μM) on gingival fibroblasts viability after a 24 h interval. An ozone - O3 saline solution – 80 µg/mL was added to bisphosphonates pretreated fibroblasts for 24 h and cell viability and cell morphology changes were determined by the means of Alamar blue test and microscopic images.

Results

Fosamax and Actonel induced a significant reduction of HGF cells viability even at concentrations as low as 2.5 μM (82 and 79.33%) and changes in cells morphology (round and floating cells), effects that were reversed by O3 saline solution administration: an increased cell viability after F and A at 2.5 μM: 147.54 and 120.11%), no changes in cells morphology and an improved confluence. Ossica and Zoledronic acid exerted no cytotoxic effect.

Conclusions

In conclusion, in these experimental conditions, injectable bisphosphonates (O and Z) proved to be safe for HGF cells, whereas oral compounds (F and A) were cytotoxic even at low concentrations, effects that were counteracted by O3 saline solution administration. Based on these data, ozone saline solution might represent a therapeutic alternative for bisphosphonates noxious effects on oral mucosa cells.
Antibacterial Effects of Oak Fruit, Jaft, and Jaftex Herbal Mouthwash: A Review
Authors: Cheraghi Maria , Babadi Fatemeh
Published: July 2019

Recently, natural products have been evaluated as a source of antimicrobial agent with efficacies against a variety of microorganisms. The antibacterial activities of the oak fruit,inner husk of oak fruit (Jaft), and Jaftex mouthwash have been studiedin several studies. Thisstudy aimedto review the studies ofthe effects of antibacterial properties of the oak fruit, oak fruit hull (Jaft), and Jaftex mouthwash.

Materials and Methods

In this review study, relevant articles related to the antimicrobial activity of the oak fruit, inner husk of oak fruit (Jaft), and 'Jaftex mouthwash' were searched from the current digital literature using electronic databases namely, SID, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Google Scholar, Magiran, Web of Science employing the same keywords from 1990 to 2019.

Results

Oakfruit, inner husk of oak fruit (Jaft), and Jaftex mouthwash have antimicrobial properties against many microorganisms.

Discussion and Conclusion

Antibacterial properties of oak fruit, inner husk ofoak fruit (Jaft) can be used to reverse the antibiotic sensitivity against pathogenic bacteria. Jaftex is recommended as an antibacterial and anti-plaque mouthwash.
Event-related Potential Additivity as an Index of Neural Independence
Authors: Valentine Geoffrey , Zeitlin Margarita , Kuo Chu-Hsuan , Osterhout Lee
Published: July 2019

Background
Scalp-recorded event-related potentials (ERPs) are poorly suited for certain types of source analysis. For example, it is often difficult to precisely assess whether two ERP waveforms were produced by similar neural sources, especially when the waveforms share the same polarity and a similar scalp topography and temporal dynamics. We report here an alternative method to establishing independence of neural sources grounded in the principle of superposition, which stipulates that electrical fields summate where they intersect in time and space. We assessed the independence of two frequently reported positive waves in the ERP literature, the P300 (elicited by unexpected stimuli) and P600 (elicited by syntactic anomalies). Subjects read sentences that contained a word that was either non-anomalous, unexpected in one feature (capitalized, different font, different font color, or ungrammatical), or unexpected in two features (capitalized and different font style, capitalized and different font color, or capitalized and ungrammatical). Thus, in the double anomaly condition, the similarity between a shared feature (i.e., capitalization) and a second feature was systematically manipulated across conditions from larger degree (i.e., font style) to lesser degree (i.e., ungrammatical) of feature similarity.

Results
We quantified the degree of source independence for the features of interest by applying a novel Additivity Index, which compares ERPs elicited by the doubly anomalous words to composite waveforms formed by mathematically summing the ERP response to singly anomalous words. The degree of source independence is reflected by the degree of summation, with Additivity scores ranging from 0 (completely non-independent) to 1 (completely independent). The computed Additivity Index values varied with feature similarity in the predicted direction: similar features demonstrated lower Additivity Index values, or lower degrees of independence. On the other hand, dissimilar features manifested robust additivity, resulting in larger AI values.

Conclusion
We quantified the degree to which the P600 and P300 effects are neurally distinct across stimulus features with varying degrees of similarity by computing a continuous measure of independence via the Additivity Index. These findings indicate that the Additivity Index provides a valid and general method for quantifying the neural independence of scalp-recorded brain potentials.
Meaning in life and quality of life: comparison between palliative care patients and a representative sample of the Swiss population
Authors: Bernard Mathieu , Berchtold André , Strasser Florian , Gamondi Claudia , Borasio Gian Domenico
Published: July 2019

Background and objectives
Existential areas, and in particular the concept of meaning in life, represent a key topic in palliative care. The aims of this study are to explore (i) the differences in perceived meaning in life (MIL) and in the meaning-relevant life areas between a representative sample of the Swiss population and palliative care patients, and (ii) to what extent MIL can be considered as a significant predictor of quality of life (QOL) in the two populations.
Methods
A cross sectional study was conducted separately for the patients (face-to-face interviews) and the representative sample of the Swiss population (telephone survey). MIL was measured with the Schedule for Meaning in Life Evaluation (SMILE) and QOL with a with a single item visual analogue scale (0-10). Socio-demographic variables were controlled for in the analyses.
Results
206 palliative care patients and 1015 participants from the Swiss population completed the protocol. Results indicated high MIL scores in both population even if the difference was significant (patients 81.9 vs general population 87, p<.001). Compared to the Swiss population, patients were more likely to cite “family” (OR=1.78), “social relations” (OR=1.9), “spirituality and religion” (OR=3.93), “social commitment” (OR=1.94), and “growth” (OR=2.07), and less likely to cite “finances” (OR=0.15) and “health” (OR=0.21) as MIL-relevant areas. The SMILE scores and MIL areas explained 21.8% of the QOL variance for the palliative care patients and 15.1% for the representative sample.
Conclusions
Our data emphasize the importance of MIL as a contributor to QOL in both clinical and non-clinical settings. From a clinical perspective, it highlights the importance of the life areas contributing to MIL, in particular the social interactions, since they play a significant role for the patients’ QOL.
NUTRITION EDUCATION AND COUNSELING AT HOSPITAL DETERMINES DIETARY ADHERENCE OF DIABETES PATIENTS
Authors: bayih mulat tirfie , Tadesse Sebsbie , Woldie Haile , Abate Teshager Woldegiorgis , Belete Minyichil Birhanu
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
Background: Adherence to healthy meal plan can delay and prevent complications from diabetes. However, feeding habits of the patients is not well known in many developing countries including Ethiopia.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the dietary adherence and associated factors among diabetes patient at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahirdar City Northwest Ethiopia.
Methods: Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among systematically selected 385 diabetes patients from March to April, 2017 at Felege-Hiwot Referral hospital, Bahir Dar Northwest Ethiopia. Quantitative data were collected by using a pre-tested and structured questionnaire. To supplement their experiences, views and perception, participants were selected purposely for in-depth interviews. Logistic regression was used to identify associations between dependent and explanatory variables. Statically significant was considered at p value < 0.05 with 95% CI. The qualitative data were analyzed in content line by line with quantitative findings.
Results: The overall proportion of poor dietary adherence among diabetes patients was 46.8% (95% CI: 41.1- 52.0). Living in rural (AOR=3. 75;95% CI: 2.12-6.63), duration of diabetes less than 5 years (AOR=2. 81; 95% CI: 1.22-6.50), didn’t get nutrition education (AOR=5. 88; 95% CI: 3.30-10.48), poor social support (AOR=3. 84; 95% CI: 1.74-8.46) and didn’t make choices on food when they ate out (AOR=3. 49; 95% CI: 2.09-5.81) were significantly associated with poor dietary practice.
Conclusion: Considerable numbers of diabetes patients in this study were non-adhered to the recommended diet and to improve their dietary practice; attention should be given to nutrition education.
Keywords: Nutrition education , Diabetes, Diet, Ethiopia.
Tuberculosis among economic migrants: A cross‐sectional study of the risk of poor treatment outcomes and impact of a treatment adherence intervention among temporary residents in an urban district in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Authors: Vo Luan Nguyen Quang , Codlin Andrew James , Forse Rachel Jeanette , Nguyen Hoa Trung , Vu Thanh Nguyen , Truong Vinh Van , Do Giang Chau , Nguyen Lan Huu , Le Giang Truong , Caws Maxine
Published: July 2019

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major cause of avoidable deaths. Economic migrants represent an underserved population due to their exposure to medical and social risk factors, which can affect their health.
Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated WHO-defined TB treatment outcomes among economic migrants in an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. We measured the association of a patient’s government-defined residency status with treatment success and loss to follow-up categories at baseline and performed a comparative interrupted time series analysis to assess the impact of community-based adherence support on treatment outcomes.
Results: Short-term, inter-province migrants experienced lower treatment success (aRR=0.95 [0.92-0.99], p=0.010) and higher loss to follow-up (aOR=1.98 [1.44-2.72], p<0.001) than permanent residents. Intra-province migrants were similarly more likely to be lost to follow-up (aOR=1.86 [1.03-3.36], p=0.041). There was evidence that patients >55 years of age (aRR=0.93 [0.89-0.96], p<0.001), relapse patients (aRR=0.89 [0.84-0.94], p<0.001), and retreatment patients (aRR=0.62 [0.52-0.75], p<0.001) had lower treatment success rates. TB/HIV co-infection was also associated with lower treatment success (aRR=0.77 [0.73-0.82], p<0.001) and higher loss to follow-up (aOR=2.18 [1.55-3.06], p<0.001). The provision of treatment adherence support increased treatment success (IRR(β6)=1.07 [1.00, 1.15], p=0.041) and reduced loss to follow-up (IRR(β6)=0.17 [0.04, 0.69], p=0.013) in the intervention districts. Loss to follow-up continued to decline throughout the post-implementation period (IRR(β7)=0.90 [0.83, 0.98], p=0.019).
Conclusions: Economic migrants, particularly those crossing provincial borders, have higher risk of poor treatment outcomes and should be prioritized for tailored adherence support. In light of accelerating urbanization in many regions of Asia, implementation trials are needed to inform evidence-based design of strategies for this vulnerable population.
Challenges facing measles elimination: the Lebanese experience
Authors: Zarif Talal El , Kassir Mohamed Faisal , Bizri Nazih , Kassir Ghida , Musharrafieh Umayya , Bizri Abdul Rahman
Published: July 2019

Background

Despite achieving a high vaccine coverage of measles, Lebanon, like many other countries, is still far away from achieving measles eradication. In this article, the trend of measles outbreaks in Lebanon was studied in an attempt to outline the factors that explain why the eradication plan has failed and provided potential solutions to overcome them. The relationship between the incidence of measles and mumps outbreaks in Lebanon was explored and delineated

Methods

In this observational study, cases of measles and mumps in Lebanon recorded between 2002 and 2018 were collected from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health Epidemiological Surveillance Unit public database. The data was plotted on graphs taking into consideration the dates of the cases, age groups affected, and vaccination status.

Results

The average number of measles cases in the 1-4 years age group was the highest and was equal to 189.9 cases/year. This value declined in individuals aging less than 14 years but was followed by an increase to 82.7 cases/year in individuals older than 14 years. Following every spike in measles cases during the period between 2002 and 2018, a parallel increase in mumps cases was seen on multiple occasions. Strikingly, an average of 27.1% of the recorded measles cases belonged to vaccinated individuals, while 32.1% were unvaccinated and 40.74% had an unspecified vaccination status.

Conclusions

Although measles is a disease that mainly targets children, it seems essential that booster immunization programs must be held to protect young adults. The close relationship between measles and mumps incidence in Lebanon might aid in anticipating future outbreaks in order to take action before their occurrence. Finally, vaccine handling and storage in Lebanon must be re-assessed in lights of the occurrence of measles outbreaks to ensure implementing best appropriate vaccine handling till administration. Eradication plans must be tailored to hone and fit the Lebanese context.
Multi-centers clinicopathological prognosis study of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors of urogenital system in China
Authors: Chen Bo , Xu He , Cao Dehong , Guo Jianbing , Chen Zeyu , Huang Yin , Qiu Shi , Lin Tianhai , Ma Na , Liu Liangren , Wei Qiang
Published: July 2019

Purpose: We aimed at investigate a series of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) of urogenital system in multi-centers in China.
Materials and methods: Within the pathologic databases at West China Hospital of Sichuan University and the Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu, we identified 33 individuals with IMTs from May 2009 to January 2019
Results: A total of 33 patients with IMTs of urogenital system were identified. The median age of all the individuals was 39.5 years (range 0-74 years). The most common presentations were hematuria (13patients), pain (12 patients), and mass (12 patients). In addition, other clinical symptoms included dysuria, urinary frequency, and fever. Fourteen individuals were diagnosed with anemia, including 10 mild anemia patients and 4 moderate anemia cases. Moreover, neutrophil was the dominant inflammatory cell type. The main positive markers of immunohistochemistry staining included SMA (22/25), MSA (8/9), CD34 (15/17), and CD68 (3/3). Surgery resection was the sole treatment for all the patients. Follow- up was available in 23 patients during a median follow-up period of 78.3 months (range 19.2-118.8 months), and either recurrence or metastasis was detected in any patients except one patients died from retroperitoneum IMTs.
Conclusion: This study confirmed that urogenital system IMTs, with potential of recurrence or metastasis, are extremely rare. In summary, although favorable prognosis was observed in IMTs of urogenital system, closely follow-up is essential and needed.
HetEnc: A Deep Learning Predictive Model for Multi-type Biological Dataset
Authors: Wu Leihong , Liu Xiangwen , Xu Joshua
Published: July 2019

Background: Researchers today are generating unprecedented amounts of biological data. One trend in current biological research is integrated analysis with multi-platform data. Effective integration of multi-platform data into the solution of a single or multi-task classification problem; however, is critical and challenging. In this study, we proposed HetEnc, a novel deep learning-based approach, for information domain separation.

Results: HetEnc includes both an unsupervised feature representation module and a supervised neural network module to handle multi-platform gene expression datasets. It first constructs three different encoding networks to represent the original gene expression data using high-level abstracted features. A six-layer fully-connected feed-forward neural network is then trained using these abstracted features for each targeted endpoint. We applied HetEnc to the SEQC neuroblastoma dataset to demonstrate that it outperforms other machine learning approaches. Although we used multi-platform data in feature abstraction and model training, HetEnc does not need multi-platform data for prediction, enabling a broader application of the trained model by reducing the cost of gene expression profiling for new samples to a single platform. Thus, HetEnc provides a new solution to integrated gene expression analysis, accelerating modern biological research.
PHYSICAL CHANGES IN THE STRUCTURE OF ICE CREAM AND FROZEN FRUIT DESSERTS DURING STORAGE
Authors: Sitnikova P. B. , Tvorogova A. A.
Published: July 2019

The results of studies of physical changes of the structure of milk ice cream at fat content of 4.0 % — 6.0 % and frozen whipped fruit desserts at different degree of overrun with/without addition of whey and whey protein concentrate are given in the paper. It is shown that the storage temperature affects the dispersion of structural elements of frozen whipped fruit desserts. An average size of air bubbles of frozen whipped desserts stored at minus 18°C is 1.2 –1.4 times larger than the size of the bubbles of the samples stored at minus 25°С. The average size of ice crystals increased 1.4 times after 9 months of storage at minus 18°C. The average size of air bubbles of ice cream at 4 % fat content increased 1.5 times after 6 months of storage, and the ice crystals size increased 1.1 times. It is recommended to use the storage temperature below minus 25°С to keep the quality of ice cream and frozen whipped desserts. Milk ice cream and frozen fruit desserts are recommended to be stored at minus 18°С during not more than 6 months.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSAL TECHNOLOGY OF PROCESSING JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE AND CHICORY FOR INULIN
Authors: Puchkova T. S. , Pikhalo D. M. , Karasyova O. M.
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this work is development of the universal technology of processing of a girasol and chicory for an inulin according to requirements to quality of a feed stock. An inulin — the reserve carbohydrate widespread in flora. There is the most of inulin quantity in chicory, a girasol, much less is in onions, garlic, inula, yakena, etc. The inulin is widely applied as a low-calorie product in a dietary and diabetic food, just also as a jelly former in food. In the All-Russian Research Institute of Starch Products there are conducted researches on development of the universal technology for an inulin from inulin-containing raw materials. The technological assessment of a girasol and chicory from various regions of the Russian Federation is carried out, their physical and chemical indexes are defined. Requirements to processing behavior of raw materials are developed for inulin processing. By results of researches initial requirements to inulin-containing raw materials are defined: a mass fraction of dry solids is not less than 25 %, an inulin is not less than 16 %; mono — and disaccharides are 2 %. Diffusion from freshly harvested and dry chicory shavings and a girasol is studied, optimal established conditions are temperature 80–85ºC; the hydromodule for dry shaving — 1:7; for crude one — 1:2. It is developed the purification mode for extract and girasol and chicory syrups with use of various adsorbents such as the fissile coal, ion-exchange resins. The established high extent of extract and syrup purification is resulted in considerable decrease in a chromacity, mass fraction of a protein, ashes, etc. For researches as control specimens there was used an inulin of the foreign companies. Significance of the work is the creation of domestic technology of an inulin as prebiotic component for a treatmentand-prophylactic nutrition of the population and ensuring its import substitution.
DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGES FROM PLANTRAW MATERIALS — REPLACEMENTS FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS
Authors: Posokina N. E. , Alabina N. M. , Davydova A. Yu.
Published: July 2019

Nowadays, there is a growing consumer interest in food products, made from vegeta-ble raw materials. The article is devoted to an actual topic related to the choice of plant mate-rials, based on its nutritional and biological value, in order to create functional beverages. The analysis of the world market of vegetable analogues of milk was implemented. Based on the literature, the following raw materials were analyzed: cashew nuts, cannabis fruits, sesame and poppy seeds, almond kernels, buckwheat seeds and oats, soybeans. The data on nutritional value, vitamin-mineral and amino acid composition, as well as the composition of fatty acids of the specified raw materials was presented. The conclusion is made about the perspective of its use for the manufacture of drinks, alternative cow’s milk. The article reflects the results of research work on the creation of a functional drink based on sesame seeds, provides information about the nutritional value and biochemical composition of the drink, made on the basis of this raw material. Sesame milk when used regularly can help prevent diseases of the car-diovascular system, the gastrointestinal tract, the musculoskeletal system.