bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Systematic review of statistical methods for analyzing healthcare cost in administrative data
Authors: Dooley Mary , Simpson Kit N. , Bonilha Heather S.
Published: June 2019

BACKGROUND

Healthcare costs are increasing at alarming rates in the United States (US) putting a heavy burden on the healthcare reimbursement system. Cost and cost savings have become an important focus as health policy administrators are tasked with determining the most effective allocation of limited resources. The availability of large databases, such as administrative data, comes with many challenges for analyses, including: skewed data, inflated zero counts, and potential selection bias among comparison groups. Thus, it is imperative that they are evaluated correctly. There are many different methods currently being used to estimate costs including: generalized linear models with a log link, natural logarithm transformed costs, gamma distribution, median regression, two-part models, and Bayesian models. This systematic review will identify which methods are statistically and mathematically appropriate for large claims data.

METHODS

Scopus and Ovid were searched for potential statistical method papers using multivariable modelling of cost that were published up to the end of February 2018. Inclusion criteria required either a comparison of two or more statistical methods to analyze cost or one statistical method performed on two or more different types of cost data. This systematic review follows the guidelines according to Preferred Reposting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA).

RESULTS

The review identified 1,048 potential papers, of which, 80 met the inclusion criteria for a full article review. There was a total of 9 papers included in the systematic review; one paper included simulations and eight papers assessed real cost data. There were 28 models assessed across the nine papers with ordinary least squares (OLS) and generalized linear models (GLM) being the most common.

CONCLUSIONS

GLM using the gamma distribution was included in all but two of the comparisons. Most other models that were compared to the GLM Gamma distribution with log link found it to be the superior model in both simulated data and real administrative data.
Detection and application of genome-wide variations in peach for association and genetic relationship analysis
Authors: Guan Liping , Cao ke , Li yong , guo jian , xu qiang , Wang Lirong
Published: June 2019

Abstract
Background: Peach (Prunus persica L.) is a diploid species and model plant of the Rosaceae family. In the past decade, significant progress has been made in peach genetic research via DNA markers, but the number of these markers remains limited.
Results: In this study, we performed a genome-wide DNA markers detection based on sequencing data of six distantly related peach accessions. A total of 650,693~1,053,547 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), 114,227~178,968 small insertion/deletions (InDels), 8,386~12,298 structure variants (SVs), 2,111~2,581 copy number variants (CNVs) and 229,357~346,940 simple sequence repeats (SSRs) were detected and annotated. To demonstrate the application of DNA markers, 944 SNPs were filtered for association study of fruit ripening time and 15 highly polymorphic SSRs were selected to analyze the genetic relationship among 221 accessions.
Conclusions: The results showed that the use of high-throughput sequencing to develop DNA markers is fast and effective. Comprehensive identification of DNA markers, including SVs and SSRs, would be of benefit to genetic diversity evaluation, genetic mapping, and molecular breeding of peach.
Development and Validation of a Chinese Parental Health Literacy Questionnaire for Caregivers of Children from 0 to 3 Years Old
Authors: Zhang Yan , Li Mu , Jiang Hong , Shi Huijing , Xu Biao , Atkins Salla , Qian Xu
Published: June 2019

Background

Given the limited information on parental health literacy measurements, the study aimed to develop and validate the Chinese Parental Health Literacy Questionnaire for caregivers of children under three years old.

Methods

We conducted a validity and reliability study through a cross-sectional survey and test-retest analysis respectively between March and April 2017. 807 caregivers of children under three years old were recruited, among which 101 caregivers completed the test-retest assessment with two weeks interval. The reliability was determined by internal consistency, spilt-half reliability and test-retest reliability. The construct validity was assessed by confirmatory factor analysis.

Results

The 39-question Chinese Parental Health Literacy Questionnaire was shown with high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α=0.89), spilt-half reliability (Spearman-Brown coefficient=0.92) and test-retest reliability (Pearson correlation coefficient=0.82). The confirmatory factor analysis showed that the construct of the questionnaire fitted well with the hypothetical model. The participants’ test scores of the Chinese Parental Health Literacy Questionnaire in a cross-sectional survey were positively associated with caregivers being mothers, more educated, of children with Shanghai Hukou, having only one child in the family, having higher family income.

Conclusion

The Chinese Parental Health Literacy Questionnaire demonstrated good reliability and validity, which could potentially be used as an effective evaluation instrument to assess parental health literacy.
On 2d CFTs that interpolate between minimal models
Authors: Ribault Sylvain
Published: June 2019

We investigate exactly solvable two-dimensional conformal field
theories that exist at generic values of the central charge, and that
interpolate between A-series or D-series minimal models. When the
central charge becomes rational, correlation functions of these CFTs may
tend to correlation functions of minimal models, or diverge, or have
finite limits which can be logarithmic. These results are based on
analytic relations between four-point structure constants and residues
of conformal blocks.
Implementation of standalone dynamic solar array fed permanent magnet synchronous motor drive using zero voltage switching resonant converter for the reduction of switching losses and oscillations
Authors: Muniyandi Chelliah , Rajagopal Suresh Kumar
Published: June 2019

The Proposed research deals implementation of standalone dynamic solar array fed permanent magnet synchronous motor drive using zero voltage resonant switch converter for the reduction of switching losses and oscillations. The closed loop control voltage strategy has been proposed for power ﬂow management between solar photovoltaic (PV), battery, motor load and to maintain constant load voltage to perform continuous MPPT operation of solar PV. For improving the efficiency and to reduce vibration across the load SPV array fed Zero Voltage Switching (DISOZVS) Resonant Converter with permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive is proposed. The DISOZVS resonant converter with suitable switching operation accomplishes for the purpose of reducing the Switching losses. The ZVS converter is constructed by a buck-boost circuit, which is operated as a buck circuit when charging and a boost circuit when discharging. So, we can use many power related systems, which improves efficiency, lower losses and higher performance. The various dynamics and oscillations of standalone SPV array is analysed in the proposed research. The performance of the proposed system is simulated in MATLAB/Simulink atmosphere and various parameters outputs are carried. A hardware prototype of the proposed system has been fabricated for the proposed converter and various analysis were incorporated. The working of the proposed scheme for the different levels of input solar insolation and Load power demand has been satisfactorily demonstrated for both simulation and experimental compared to conventional it results more efficient with reduced losses and oscillations.
Dynamic optimization mathematical model of the military subordinating interaction of two states
Authors: Zakharov Valeriy K.
Published: June 2019

The paper presents some optimization dynamic mathematical models of the military aggressive subordinating interactions of two States in favor of one of them, created on the base of the optimization dynamic mathematical model of a State earlier constructed by the Author.
Research on bearing current damage description model of variable frequency motor
Authors: Cheng Huanke , Wang Guangbin , Wang Jianhua , Li Haijiang
Published: June 2019

The bearing failure seriously affects the normal operation of the motor. In this paper, the early damage of bearing wear caused by the shaft current in the operating state of the variable frequency motor is proposed. From the perspective of the bearing capacitance storage capacitor charge, the method based on analyzing the relationship between pitting pit size and shaft current per unit area of bearing track surface is proposed, so that the model can directly judge whether the bearing is in an absolutely safe running state. In this paper, the description model between the size of the pitting pit per unit area of the bearing track surface and the mechanical and electrical parameters is derived based on the assumption that the charge required for the formation of pitting pits per unit area of the bearing track surface. It is shown that the shaft current can promote the bearing to produce pitting pit, which leads to the early damage of the bearing, and the size of the pitting pit is positively related to the shaft current. Matlab/Simulink simulation verifies the correctness of the description model.
Modeling of wave processes when the heterogeneous flow is moving in a low-frequency magnetic peristaltic pump of pulsating type
Authors: Vasilyeva Maria
Published: June 2019

The paper presents the results of a multiphysical simulation of the movement of a heterogeneous flow in the working channel of a magnetic peristaltic pump, which describes in detail the state of the flow particles at all points of the considered area at different points in time, taking into account the design parameters of the channel. The developed model made it possible to reveal a rational range of parameters in the conditions of the wave variation of the internal cross section of the working channel of a magnetic peristaltic pump in a running magnetic field.
Vibration technologies for producing metal powders
Authors: Cherkasova Margarita , Samukov Alexandr , Dmitriev Sergey
Published: June 2019

The history of application of vibratory devices for the processing of metal waste is considered. The report demonstrates the possibility of grinding metal waste generated in metalworking production on the example of iron-nickel and steel chips and of subsequent production of metal powders for additive manufacturing using the vibratory disintegration method. For the first time, the dependences of the main indicators of vibratory grinding of metal shavings on the degree of its mechanical processing were established, which made it possible to determine the specific energy consumption for the production of the required size classes. The regularities between the time spent on crushing metal shavings and power consumption during crushing are determined, which allows to detect the close relationship between energy consumption parameters and the physicomechanical properties of the chip, which makes it possible in the future to carry out a more detailed correlation of its physical and mechanical properties during disintegration.
Mathematical model of the vibration cone crusher with three degrees of freedom
Authors: Morozov Petr , Miheev Serge
Published: June 2019

The project of the vibration crusher with three degrees of freedom is proposed. The degrees are limited by the guide rails that hold the crusher body and cone against horizontal and spiral motions. The mathematical model for this project is obtained. The observations for the motion of the body, the cone and the unbalance vibrator are made in a numerical experiment. A fourfold superiority of the cone amplitude over the body amplitude was discovered. When the cone partial frequency exceeds the unbalance rotation frequency, a strongly marked beating in the cone oscillations was observed with a frequency 8 times less than the unbalance rotation frequency. At the same frequencies, a body beating was observed.
Mathematical analysis of transport systems modeled by the stationary Kolmogorov-Feller equation with a nonlinear drift coefficient
Authors: Firsov Andrei , Zhilenkov Anton
Published: June 2019

The paper proposes the formulation of problems modeled with the stationary Kolmogorov-Feller equations with a nonlinear drift coefficient. Mathematical analysis of the model is given. The basis of the proposed method is the application of the Fourier transform to obtain analytical solutions to the problems under consideration.
Vibrational dynamic system for the reduction of solid materials
Authors: Kazakov Sergey , Shishkin Evgeniy
Published: June 2019

A vibrational dynamic system is considered, designed for effective reduction of solid materials. Two system arrangements are presented. Using the results of the theory of synchronization of mechanical vibrators, formulas are obtained for assessing the steadiness and stability of self-synchronization of the unbalanced vibrators in the vibrational systems under consideration. The calculation results for the formulas obtained enable the selection of the most efficient and reliable structural arrangement for the vibrational dynamic system.
Stiffness identification of boundary conditions by using thin-layer element for parameterization
Authors: Jiang Dong , Tian Yu , Yimeng Wu , Xu Yu
Published: June 2019

The stiffness of boundary conditions in mechanical structures is difficult to represent. A method is proposed to model the mechanical performance of the clamped boundary condition based on thin-layer element. Firstly, the contact surface of clamped boundary condition is parameterized by using isotropic thin-layer element to model the normal and tangential contact stiffness. Secondly, material parameter of thin-layer element is identified by using experimental modal data, parameter identification is transformed as an optimization problem. Experimental investigation is undertaken to verify the proposed method by employing an aluminum honeycomb panel, the numerical model of which is constructed by using the equivalent theory. Thin-layer elements with different properties are used to simulate the mechanical properties in different area of the boundary conditions, and the experimental modal data is adopted to identify the material parameters. Results show that the width to thickness ratio of the thin layer element has a great influence on the identification results.
Detection of protein aggregation markers in raw meat and finished products
Authors: Chernukha Irina , Kovalev Leonid , Mashentseva Natalia , Kovaleva Marina , Vostrikova Natalia
Published: June 2019

The effect of animal and plant proteases as well as starters, or starter cultures, on protein aggregates for- mation in raw pork and beef as well as meat products was studied. The proteomic analysis of raw meat revealed that animal proteases – pepsin and trypsin – caused the aggregation of isoform 2 of protein 1 containing 4.5 LIM domains. Vacuum packaged meat showed the same results during storage, while unpacking led to the acceleration of the aggregation process due to autolysis. In addition, mixed aggregated fragments, such as muscle creatine phos- phokinase and glutathione-S-transferase, actin and perilipin, and type II keratin appeared in those samples. Starters with Pediococcus pentosaceus 31 from the Russian National Collection of Industrial Microorganisms (VKPM-8901) caused myoglobin and troponin I aggregation, while the formation of soy proteins aggregates (glycinin G1 and glyci- nin A3B4) was detected in meat products as a result of the autolysis process and the use of cholesterol-lowering star- ters. All in all, proteases which cause protein aggregation may be less effective for raw meat tenderization, whereas the proteins identified may be used as quality biomarkers.
Using neural networks to identify the regional and varietal origin of Cabernet and Merlot dry red wines produced in Krasnodar region
Authors: Temerdashev Zaual , Khalafyan Alexan , Kaunova Anastasiya , Abakumov Aleksey , Titarenko Viktoriya , Akin’shina Vera
Published: June 2019

This paper shows a possibility of establishing the authenticity and geographic origin of wines by neural networks based on multi-element analysis. The study used 144 samples of Cabernet and Merlot dry red wines pro- duced in Krasnodar Region according to traditional technologies. The wines were provided by the producers or pur- chased in retail stores. The concentrations of 20 micro- and macroelements in red wines were determined by atomic emission spectroscopy with inductively coupled plasma. The analysis of average elemental contents showed a signi- ficant dependence of wine composition on the grape variety and place of origin, which enabled us to examine inter- relations between the elements and think of a way to identify them by means of classification models. The software STATISTICA Neural Networks was used to assess a possibility of determining the grape variety and geographical origin. The neural networks constructed in the study contained five variables corresponding to the elements with sta- tistically significant correlations between the names of the regions and the wine samples, namely Fe, Mg, Rb, Ti, and Na. These predictors were able to determine the grape variety and place of growth with a sufficiently high accuracy. In the test sample set, the accuracy reached 95.24% and 100% for variety and region identification, respectively. A software product was developed to automate the calculations based on the neural networks. The program can estab- lish the grape variety from a minimal set of microelements, and then, based on the variety and the same set of micro- elements, determine its place of origin.
Optimisation of important processing conditions for rice bran sourdough fermentation using Lactobacillus plantarum
Authors: Bolarinwa Islamiyat Folashade , Hanis-Syazwani Mat Gani , Muhammad Kharidah
Published: June 2019

The potentials of rice bran sourdough in bread making are recently gaining popularity. However, there is no information on the influence of processing conditions on the quality attributes of rice bran sourdough. To inves- tigate the influence of fermentation time and temperature on the levels of acidity (pH and TTA) in rice bran sour- dough fermented with L. plantarum, we applied response surface methodology (RSM). Furthermore, we studied the effect of different fermentation time and temperature on the total phenolic and volatile compounds in the sourdough. GC/MS measurements for the evolution of aroma volatile compounds (VOCs) in the rice bran sourdoughs were conducted. The higher and longer the fermentation temperature and time, the higher the acidity levels in the sour- doughs. Fermentation temperature and time do not have a significant effect on the total phenolic sourdough con- tents. Forty-seven VOCs were detected in the rice bran sourdoughs. The major VOCs were acetic acids, ethanol, 2-Methoxy-4-vinylphenol, Hexadecanoic acid, 1-(hydroxymethyl)-1,2-ethanediyl ester, acetoin, and 2-methoxy-Phe- nol. The sourdough fermented at 35°C for 13 ho contained the largest number (27) of aroma compounds and had the highest acidity. These fermentation conditions are close to the optimal parameters (temperature – 33°C, duration –

12.5 hours), obtained as a result of applying RSM for rice bran fermentation. Thus, high quality bran sourdough can be produced at the temperature of 33°C for 12.5 hours. The results of this study will be useful to produce a quality rice bran sourdough bread with appealing aroma and a long shelf-life.
Effects of Granucol activated carbons on sensory properties of sea-buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) wines
Authors: Shkolnikova Marina , Rozhnov Evgeny , Pryadikhina Anastasia
Published: June 2019

The paper introduces some experimental data on activated carbons of Granucol series that can improve the colour of sea-buckthorn wines and stabilize them during storage. Such treatment is necessary because sea buckthorn contains reactive phenolic compounds that trigger non-enzymatic oxidative browning in sea-buckthorn wine. A di- rect regulation of the amount of phenolic compounds can improve sensory characteristics of sea-buckthorn wines, as well as increase their shelf-life. The research featured table dry wine made of 10 varieties of sea buckthorn grown in the Altai region. The chromatic characteristics were studied according to the existing guidelines of the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV, France). The index of yellowness served as an additional indicator for the co- lour assessment of the sea-buckthorn wines. Another objective indicator of colour assessment was the index of the displacement of the colour of x and y coordinates that corresponded with the green-red and yellow-blue chromatic axes. When 20–60 mg/100 ml of Granucol activated carbon was used during the winemaking process, it significantly improved the harmony of the sea-buckthorn wines. In particular, it had a positive effect on the colour characteristics. Granucol carbon reduced such unfavourable taste characteristics as excessive roughness (the total amount of polyphe- nolic compounds fell by 1.5–2 times) and significantly improved the aroma by erasing the yeasty and fusel odours.
Quantitative and qualitative profile of biologically active substances extracted from purple echinacea (EChinacea Purpurea L.) growing in the Kemerovo region: functional foods application
Authors: Zaushintsena Alexandra , Milentyeva Irina , Babich Olga , Noskova Svetlana , Kiseleva Tatyana , Popova Dina , Bakin Igor , Lukin Andrey
Published: June 2019

Immunodeficiency causes a lot of modern diseases. Immunodeficiency, in its turn, is caused by such fac- tors as polluted environment, chronic stress, sedentary lifestyle, unbalanced diet, etc. All these factors weaken respi- ratory organs and gastrointestinal tract, disturb hormonal regulation, and destabilize immune defence. Food industry responds to these challenges by developing functional foods and dietary supplements from medicinal plants. Dietary supplements made from natural plant extracts have more advantages than their numerous synthetic analogues. They produce a mild therapeutic effect and no pronounced side effects. Purple Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea L.) posses- ses immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and tonic properties. However, climatic and soil conditions are known to affect the qualitative and quantitative profile of biologically active substances. The present paper describes the micronutrient profile of various parts of Echinacea purpurea grown in the Kemerovo region. The study employed a complex of physical and chemical methods. The research featured leaves, roots, and flowers, as well as components extracted from the plant with the help of a 70% ethanol solution. The latter was chosen for its universal properties in micronutrient extraction. The methods included high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), thin layer chro- matography (TLC), and IR spectroscopy. A set of triple experiments showed that the extracts contained substances with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulating properties. Thus, Echinacea extract can be recommen- ded for functional foods and dietary supplements.
Adaptive forecast-based real-time optimal reservoir operations: application to Lake Urmia
Authors: Gavahi Keyhan , Mousavi S. Jamshid , Ponnambalam Kumaraswamy
Published: June 2019

Boukan Dam reservoir is the largest infrastructure constructed on the Zarineh-Roud River regulating streamflow for different uses including supplying water to Lake Urmia, the second largest salt lake in the world. This paper presents a forecast-based adaptive real-time optimal operation model (ARTOM) for Boukan reservoir with the aim of maximizing releases feeding the lake while meeting other needs such as irrigation, industrial, and domestic uses. Adaptive neuro-fuzzy system-based inflow-to-reservoir forecasts are used in the ARTOM to determine optimal releases from the reservoir for future months up to the end of a year, but only the current period's release is applied. At the beginning of the next period, the forecasts are updated, and the procedure is repeated until the last period of the year. Additionally, the optimal terminal end-of-year reservoir storage volume is a dynamic updating input to the ARTOM, which is estimated from the results of a long-term reservoir operation optimization model. The ARTOM performance is tested against the last nine-year monthly data not utilized for training the forecast module. Results demonstrate that the ARTOM attains an objective function value very close to the best possible value that can ever be reached by utilizing an ideal operation model, benefiting from perfect foresight on future streamflows.
Indirect comparison of nivolumab ± ipilimumab (CheckMate 032) versus other treatments for recurrent small-cell lung cancer
Authors: Cope Shannon , Keeping Sam T , Goldgrub Rachel , Ayers Dieter , Jansen Jeroen P , Penrod John R , Korytowsky Beata , Juarez-Garcia Ariadna , Yuan Yong
Published: June 2019

Aim:
To estimate the comparative efficacy of nivolumab ± ipilimumab versus alternative treatments for small-cell lung cancer after at least one prior line of chemotherapy.
Materials & m
ethods:
A systematic literature review identified six randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that could be connected in a network. The Kaplan–Meier survival curves from these RCTs were synthesized using network meta-analysis models. Aggregate-level matching was used to connect CheckMate 032 to the RCTs.
Results:
CheckMate 032 was connected to the network by Amrubicin Clinical Trial-1. Nivolumab ± ipilimumab had a more durable tumor response and more favorable long-term survival versus topotecan via intravenous and versus amrubicin.
Conclusion:
Compared with chemotherapies for recurrent small-cell lung cancer, nivolumab ± ipilimumab improves response duration, which may translate to long-term survival benefits.
SUGERENCIAS PARA ORGANIZAR, ADMINISTRAR Y EXPORTAR DATOS DE FOTO-TRAMPEO CON EL PROGRAMAWILD.ID
Authors: Mandujano Salvador , Morteo-Montiel Odalis
Published: June 2019

ResumenEl foto-trampeo es una técnica de monitoreo de fauna que permite de forma relativamente sencilla la obtención de cientos de miles de datos en formato de fotografía, pero que requiere de herramientas para organizar esta información. Para este fin se han creado programas y aplicaciones disponibles en internet. En este artículo se detalla los pasos principales para usar el programa Wild.ID el cual permite etiquetar y organizar fotos en un tiempo corto. Una vez instalado, el proceso consta de tres pasos: 1) crear un proyecto, 2) cargar las fotos y etiquetarlas con el nombre científico de las especies, y 3) generar archivos de salida en formato Excel y .csv los cuales pueden ser usados para analizar diferentes aspectos (riqueza de especies, ocupación y abundancia, captura-recaptura, patrones de actividad y otros) en otros programas y en paquetes R. Para ejemplificar el uso del programa, en este artículo se emplea una base de datos obtenidos de un proyecto de monitoreo de fauna en la Reserva de Biósfera Tehuacán-Cuicatlán.Palabras clave: cámaras-trampa, monitoreo, especies, etiquetar metadatos, gestión información, formatos exportables.AbstractThe photo-trapping is a growing method for wildlife monitoring since it allows obtaining hundreds of thousands of photos in a relatively simple way. Tools are required to manage this massive data in a simple way. For this purpose different programs and applications are available in internet. This article details the use of the Wild.ID program, which is easy to use; allow tagging and organizing many photos in a relatively short time. Once installed, the process consists of three steps: 1) create a project, 2) upload the photos and label them with the scientific name of the species, and 3) generate files in Excel and .csv formats which can be used to analyze different aspects (species richness, occupation and abundance, capture-recapture, activity patterns and others) in other programs and in R packages. To exemplify the use of this program, in this article is used a set of data obtained from a wildlife monitoring project in the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve. Wild.ID can be downloaded freely and works on the most common operating systems.Key words: cameras-trap, monitoring, species, label metadata, information management, exportable formats.
Intervenção fisioterapêutica em uma paciente com mastectomia radical direita no pós-operatório tardio: estudo de caso
Authors: Cecconello Luana , Sebben Vanessa , Russi Zequiela
Published: June 2019

Introdução: O câncer de mama é a neoplasia de maior ocorrência entre as mulheres, tanto em países desenvolvidos quanto em desenvolvimento, respondendo por 22% dos casos novos a cada ano. Segundo dados do Ministério da Saúde, o Brasil está entre os países com a mais elevada taxa de incidência, tanto que o câncer de mama é dito como a principal causa de morte por neoplasia maligna na população feminina. Objetivos: Demonstrar a importância da intervenção fisioterapêutica para prevenção, minimização e tratamento dos efeitos complicações advindos do tratamento cirúrgico do câncer da mama. Materiais e métodos: Dessa forma, a pesquisa desenvolveu-se no acompanhamento fisioterapêutico de um indivíduo, do sexo feminino, 52 anos, apresentando complicações após ter realizado mastectomia radical direita, com linfadenectomia axilar há 2 anos. Dentre suas principais complicações estão o linfedema, a dor e diminuição da  amplitude de movimento do membro superior direito. Foram desenvolvidas técnicas combinadas de drenagem linfática manual e cinesioterapia. Resultados: Como resultados, constatou-se diminuição do linfedema e aumento da amplitude articular, com menor grau de dor. Conclusão: Concluiu-se,  portanto, que a fisioterapia tem eficácia no tratamento das complicações pós-cirúrgicas de mastectomia radical, proporcionando melhor qualidade de vida as pacientes. Assim, fica demonstrada a importância de tal intervenção na vida da mulher não só para tratamento,  mas também para prevenção de possíveis complicações.
A importância da prática regular de exercícios físicos para manutenção do sono e memória em mulheres donas de casa acima dos 50 anos de idade
Authors: Do Couto João Paulo Alves , Camata Simone Giovaneli
Published: June 2019

Introdução: O processo de envelhecimento fisiológico não ocorre de forma igual no corpo humano, cada sistema responde de forma particular ao envelhecimento. O sistema nervoso central é o que sofre maiores alterações, sendo que o declínio da capacidade cognitiva, da memória e também do ciclo sono-vigília são os principais fatores alterados. Objetivo: avaliar a qualidade do sono e memória de todas as participantes pela aplicação do Miniexame do Estado Mental e Escala de sono de Epworth e comparar quais grupos apresentam melhor capacidade de memória e qualidade de sono. Materiais e métodos: Foi realizado o estudo com 60 mulheres, divididas em 3 grupos de 20 pessoas: grupo sedentárias, grupo praticantes de atividade física há um ano e grupo praticantes de atividade física há mais de dois anos. Os participantes tinham idade entre a 50 e 75 anos, com escolaridade igual ou inferior a quarta série do Ensino Fundamental. Resultados: melhores desempenhos tanto no teste Minimental como na escala de Epworth das participantes ativas em relação às sedentárias e também melhores resultados entre as participantes que realizam atividade física há mais de dois anos em relação às que praticam há apenas um ano. Conclusão: o estudo indica os efeitos benéficos do exercício físico sobre a melhora da qualidade de sono, memória e qualidade de vida.Palavras-chave: Memória; Sono; Atividade física.
Penanganan Pascapanen dan Pengolahan Komoditi Hidroponik Pada Kelompok Wanita Tani Kelurahan Penyengat Rendah Kota Jambi
Authors: Yernisa Yernisa , Emanauli Emanauli , Sahrial Sahrial , Lisani Lisani
Published: June 2019

Kelurahan Penyengat Rendah memiliki beberapa kelompok wanita tani dengan mengusahakan pertanian hidroponik sesuai dengan arahan Bapak Walikota Jambi yang ingin mengembangkan Kelurahan Penyengat Rendah sebagai sentra hidroponik di Kota Jambi. Selama ini sayur-sayuran dijual langsung untuk memenuhi kebutuhan sayuran masyarakat daerah sekitar dan dijual kepada pengumpul yang memasok sayuran ke swalayan di Kota Jambi. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini ditujukan untuk memberikan pengetahuan dalam bentuk penyuluhan dan demonstrasi. Penyuluhan dan demonstrasi yang dilakukan adalah mengenai tata cara penanganan pascapanen sayur-sayuran yang baik untuk mengurangi kehilangan (losses) setelah  panen dan memberikan keterampilan mengenai pengolahan sayur-sayuran menjadi produk olahan yang memiliki nilai tambah seperti salad sayur, mie sayur dan es krim sayur. Kegiatan ini menambah pengetahuan anggota KWT dan keterampilan baru dalam penanganan dan pengolahan komoditi hidroponik berupa sayur-sayuran sehingga akan memberikan nilai tambah dan meningkatkan nilai ekonomi komoditi hidroponik.
Pembuatan Alat Peraga Pembelajaran Biologi Bagi Guru-guru SMP Negeri 22 Kota Jambi dan SMP Negeri 30 Muaro Jambi
Authors: Yelianti Upik , Enggereini Evita , Asra Revis
Published: June 2019

Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk membantu para guru IPA khususnya guru biologi dalam merancang dan membuat alat peraga yang dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran biologi di SMP.  Kegiatan ini diisi dengan materi: Pengenalan tentang pentingnya alat peraga dalam pembelajaran, demonstrasi serta praktek membuat alat peraga. Alat peraga yang dibuat antara lain: sistem Peredaran Darah Manusia, Sistem Eksresi, Sistem Pencernaan, dan Sistem Pernafasan pada Manusia. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh para peserta dengan serius dan sangat antusias serta mendapatkan respon yang baik sekali. Disarankan kepada guru-guru IPA untuk dapat menggunakan alat peraga yang telah dibuat dalam pembelajaran dan juga  kiranya  dapat mengembangkan alat-alat peraga IPA pada materi lainnya. Kegiatan PPM ini pada masa yang akan datang dapat juga dilakukan pada sekolah-sekolah sasaran lainnya dengan materi yang sama.
Pengembangan Media Pemasaran (Website) Produk Pertanian di Desa Tangkit Baru Kecamatan Sungai Gelam Muaro Jambi
Authors: Nurfathiyah Pera , Marsal Jefri , Aminoto Tugiyo
Published: June 2019

Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat (PPM) adalah mengembangkan media pemasaran produk pertanian (website) agar dapat digunakan petani dan PPL (penyuluh pertanian lapangan) dalam membantu mencari informasi pertanian dan memasarkan produk pertanian. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan mengabdian ini dimulai survey, analisis kebutuhan audiens, pembuatan rancangan sesuai dengan analisis audiens, uji coba media, pengembangan media pemasaran website, sosialisasi, pelatihan, monitoring dan evaluasi. Pada kegiatan survey dan analisis audiens, pembuatan rancangan media pemasaran website, uji coba oleh tim pakar, pengembangan media yaitu kegiatan revisi media berdasarkan penilaian dari tim pakar, sosialisasi dan pelatihan, monitoring penggunaan website oleh petani dan PPL serta evaluasi kegiatan. Target kegiatan pengabdian pengembangan media pemasaran website ini yaitu petani yang diwakili oleh ketua kelompok tani dan PPL yang ada di Kecamatan Sungai gelam  agar mampu dalam menggunakan website hasil rancangan tim pengabdian dalam mengakses informasi produk pertanian dan memasarkannya melalui website.
Cartan meets Chaplygin
Authors: Ehlers Kurt , Koiller Jair
Published: June 2019

In a note at the 1928 International Congress of Mathematicians Cartan outlined how his ?method of equivalence? can provide the invariants of nonholonomic systems on a manifold ?? with kinetic lagrangians [29]. Cartan indicated which changes of the metric outside the constraint distribution ?? ? ???? preserve the nonholonomic connection ?????? = Proj?? ?????, ??,?? ? ??, where ????? is the Levi-Civita connection on ?? and Proj?? is the orthogonal projection over ??. Here we discuss this equivalence problem of nonholonomic connections for Chaplygin systems [30,31,62]. We also discuss an example-a mathematical gem!-found by Oliva and Terra [76]. It implies that there is more freedom (thus more opportunities) using a weaker equivalence, just to preserve the straightest paths: ?????? = 0. However, finding examples that are weakly but not strongly equivalent leads to an over-determined system of equations indicating that such systems should be rare. We show that the two notions coincide in the following cases: i) Rank two distributions. This implies for instance that in Cartan?s example of a sphere rolling on a plane without slipping or twisting, a (2,3,5) distribution, the two notions of equivalence coincide; ii) For a rank 3 or higher distribution, the corank of D in D+[D,D] must be at least 3 in order to find examples where the two notions of equivalence do not coincide. This rules out the possibility of finding examples on (3,5) distributions such as Chaplygin?s marble sphere. Therefore the beautiful (3,6) example by Oliva and Terra is minimal. 1.
Aesthetic components of index of orthodontic treatment need in Serbian adolescents
Authors: Ilic Jana , Dakovic Dragana , Lekic Margareta , Lemic Tatjana , Cutovic Tatjana
Published: June 2019

Background/Aim. The biggest motivating factor for undertaking orthodontic treatment is poor dental aesthetics as a consequence of occlusal abnormalities. The aim of this study was to determine the need for orthodontic treatment, based on the aesthetic components of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN), to compare the degree of aesthetic component of IOTN and the subjective perception of individuals about their dental aesthetics, but also to compare their evaluation of the aesthetic component of IOTN in comparison with the evaluation of the therapist. Methods. The study was conducted on a sample of 316 students aged 15?19 years who did not have an orthodontic treatment prior to the survey. The research was carried out using the IOTN. The IOTN consists of dental and aesthetic components based on which the need for therapy was determined. The aesthetic component of the index was noted by the therapist (specialist of orthodontics) as well as the subject. Results. According to the grades of subjects, the need for orthodontic treatment was present in 0.38% of male subjects and 2% of female subjects. According to the evaluations of the therapists, the need for orthodontic treatment was present in 7.52% of male subjects and 8% of female subjects. Observing all subjects, the need for orthodontic treatment was present in 0.63% of subjects, and according to the therapist, the need for orthodontic treatment was present in 7.59% of subjects. The mentioned difference was statistically significant. Conclusion. Obtained results show that there is a significant difference in evaluation of dental aesthetics and the need for orthodontic treatment between the subjects and therapists. This can be a cause for concern because patients who are not aware of their orthodontic abnormality can limit the need for further treatment.
CFO Outside Directorship and Financial Misstatements
Authors: Khan Sarfraz
Published: June 2019

SYNOPSIS

I study an important accounting consequence—financial misstatements—of CFO outside board membership. I find that firms with CFOs holding outside directorships have a lower likelihood of misstatements. These results likely reflect the benefits accruing to CFOs' home firms in terms of improved financial reporting quality. These findings are based on several methods that control for unobserved factors that may affect both incidence of CFO outside directorships and a firm's financial misstatements. I also provide some preliminary insights into CFO and home firm characteristics that determine CFO outside board directorships. My findings are consistent with the inter-organizational embeddedness perspective, suggesting that inter-firm networks provide sources for counseling and learning opportunities, which executives can use to improve their home firms' performance.

JEL Classifications: M41.
Robotic Process Automation in Public Accounting
Authors: Cooper Lauren A. , Holderness D. Kip , Sorensen Trevor L. , Wood David A.
Published: June 2019

SYNOPSIS

We investigate the implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software in public accounting by interviewing RPA leaders at Big 4 firms. RPA software automates the input, processing, and output of data to streamline repetitive, mundane tasks. Many of our findings are unique to accounting. For instance, participants report tax services are furthest along in RPA adoption, followed by advisory and assurance services. Furthermore, RPA has not impacted fees, but there is concern that clients may desire fee reductions due to decreased employee hours. Finally, unlike other technology implementations, RPA adoption is driven primarily by lower-level employees. Similar to other domains, our results indicate massive efficiency and effectiveness gains from RPA implementation. Also, interviewees do not expect reduced head count to result from RPA use. This study is the first to discuss the benefits, opportunities, and challenges to implementing RPA in accounting and serves as a catalyst for future research.
Generic Bank: Accounting for Debt Securities Sales and Impairments
Authors: Cantrell Brett W.
Published: June 2019

This case examines the accounting rules for debt security impairments with a particular focus on the role of securities sales in determining whether debt securities are impaired. Generic Bank's securities portfolio contains material unrealized losses, and the bank desires to sell debt securities near the close of the fiscal year to free up resources for liquidity purposes. The case permits an examination of possible financial reporting consequences from security sales transactions under ASC 326-30, and how the structure, timing, and necessity of sales interacts with financial reporting discretion. The case also allows students to take the role of either a bank executive or an external auditor to understand how different incentives may influence areas of judgment within financial reporting. The case requirements are appropriate for upper-level undergraduate or graduate financial accounting courses.
Mitä virkaa on vanhuspalvelulailla ?
Authors: Kaskiharju Eija
Published: June 2019

Vanhuspalvelulaki on ollut voimassa vuodesta 2013 lähtien. Sen tavoite on ikääntyvien hyvinvoinnin, itsenäisen suoriutumisen tukeminen sekä iäkkäiden henkilöiden palvelujen ja hoidon turvaaminen. Lakia on pidetty laadunvarmistuksen lakina. Tutkimuksen tarkoitus on selvittää, miten laissa säädettyä palvelujen laatua on sovellettu hallinto-oikeuksien, korkeimman hallinto-oikeuden ja eduskunnan oikeusasiamiehen ratkaisuissa ja kannanotoissa. Tutkimuksen keskeisenä käsitteenä on haavoittuvuus, joka yhdistää gerontologiaa ja vanhuusoikeutta sekä laajentaa ymmärrystä iäkkäästä henkilöstä vanhuspalveluissa. Näkökulma painottuu lain tulkintoihin, joita voi hyödyntää gerontologisessa sosiaalityössä ja palvelutarpeen arvioinnissa.
KEBERLANJUTAN KEBIJAKAN DANA DESA DI INDONESIA
Authors: Jamaluddin Yanhar
Published: June 2019

Artikel ini disusun dilatarbelakangi pengelolaan Dana Desa tidak tepat sasaran dan penggunaannya belum optimal. Artikel ini dimaksudkan untuk menganalisis bagaimana keberlanjutan kebijakan Dana Desa di Indonesia. Metode penelitian dengan pendekatan kualitatif sedangkan analisisnya menggunakan  analisis aktor, analisis dampak, dan faktor yang mempengaruhi. Analisis aktor menunjukkan; Proses perumusan Kebijakan Dana Desa melibatkan aktor internal birokrasi.  Pada proses implementasi, Pemerintah Desa menjadi aktor/institusi yang diuntungkan dan Pemerintah Kabupaten menjadi aktor/institusi yang dirugikan. Sedangkan analisis dampak menunjukkan; dengan kewenangannya, Desa berdiri sendiri dengan rencana programnya sehingga daerah sulit mengintegrasikan program; Program pembangunan Desa tidak sinkron dengan kebijakan pembangunan Daerah (RPJM Daerah). Berdasarkan analisis aktor dan dampak, keberlanjutan kebijakan Dana Desa ditentukan faktor politik dan komitmen aktor kebijakan.
PENGARUH KETRAMPILAN PROSES SAINS TERINTEGRASI KARAKTER TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR FISIKA
Authors: Ermawati Imas Ratna , Anomeisa Agnesia Bergita , Seputra Hendrik
Published: June 2019

This research was conducted to find out whether the test of science process skill integrated character to influence on high school physics learning result. The research was conducted at SMAN 1 Maumere in class XI MIA 1 as experiment class and XI MIA 2 as control class with material that is optical equipments in the even semester of academic year 2017/2018. The research method used is experiment with Quasi Experimental Quasi Experimental Experimental design that used is The Noneequivalent Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design ,, while the research subject taking technique is Simple Random Sampling. Research subjects used amounted to 33 students both from the experimental class and control class. Before the research instrument is used first tested the validity and reliability test. In the validity test using Product Moment Pearson correlation, there are 24 tested questions and obtained the result of 18 valid questions and 6 drop problems. In reliability test by using Cronbach Alpha formula in get result rhitung = 0,870> 0,329; so the instrument is said to reliab with high interpretation. The next stage conducted data retrieval using instruments that have been valid and reliable then tested the prerequisite analysis in the form of normality test and homogeneity test. In the normality test using chi square obtained results; with a significant level of α = 0.05 and a sample size of 33 students in the experimental class and in the control class which means that the experimental and control classes are normally distributed. On the homogeneity test using F test obtained the results,; with a significant level α = 0.05 and the number of samples of 33 students then the class of research is a homogeneous class. In the last stage, hypothesis testing with t-test and obtained the result,; with significant level α = 0.05 and the number of samples as many as 33 students, the skills of integrated science processes developed characters that influence the results of physics learning.
Pomological and Chemical Attributes of Almond Genotypes Selected from Hatay Province
Authors: SÜMBÜL Ahmet , BAYAZİT Safder
Published: June 2019

This study was conducted to
determine some pomological and chemical characteristics of 19 almond genotypes
in term of found to be promising in yield and quality attributes. Selected from
natural almond populations of Hatay province and district (Belen, Antakya,
Yayladağı, Altınözü, Hassa) and shelled fruit weights of selected promising
genotypes varied between 1.55 g (HTY-28) - 6.34 g (HTY-67); kernel weights
varied between 0.61 g (HTY-25) - 1.29 g (HTY-67); kernel ratios varied between
15.99% (HTY-17) - 50.46%  (HTY-28);
double-kernel ratios varied between 0.00% - 16.67%; empty fruit ratios varied
between 0.00% - 13.33%; total oil contents varied between 44.65% (HTY-40) -
54.56% (HTY-14); protein contents varied between 19.59% (HTY-27) - 33.79%
(HTY-57).