bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dubet, F. (2018): Trois jeunesses. La révolte, la galère, l’émeute. Lormont: Le bord de l’eau
Authors: Urteaga Eguzki
Published: May 2019

El sociólogo François Dubet acaba de publicar su último libro titulado Trois jeunesses. La révolte, la galère, l’émeute en la colección Crescendo dirigida por Joël Zaffran. Conviene recordar que Dubet es una de las principales figuras contemporáneas de la sociología gala. Actualmente es catedrático emérito en la Universidad Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2 y director de estudios en la Escuela de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Sociales (EHESS). Se formó con Alain Touraine en el seno del Centro de Análisis y de Investigación Sociológicos (CADIS). Juntos llevaron a cabo una serie de investigaciones sobre los nuevos movimientos sociales, tales como el movimiento estudiantil (Touraine, Dubet, y Hegedus, 1978), el movimiento antinuclear (Touraine, Dubet, Wieviorka, y Hegedus, 1980) o el movimiento occitanista (Touraine, y Dubet, 1981). Pero, poco a poco, Dubet se independizó para realizar sus propios estudios sobre los jóvenes (Dubet, Jazouli, y Lapeyronnie, 1985) especialmente en dificultad (Dubet, 1987), los inmigrantes (Dubet, 1989), los alumnos de secundaria (Dubet, 1992) o los barrios desfavorecidos (Dubet y Lapeyronnie, 1992).
Self-Actualization, Psychological Well-Being and Daily Hassles during Adulthood
Authors: Savenysheva S. S. , Golovey L. A. , Petrash M. D. , Strizhitskaya O. Yu.
Published: May 2019

The research featured the effect of experienced and daily hassles on self-actualization and psychological wellbeing in adolescents. The  study involved 360 people: 126 men and 234 women aged 20–60  years. The experiment determined the level of experienced stress  and daily hassles, as well as its separate types. The women  demonstrated a significantly higher level. The greatest severity of  daily hassles was observed in the sphere of work, well-being, family,  and finance. A comparative analysis of the level of subjective and  psychological well-being by gender revealed a significantly higher  level of autonomy and competence in men. An analysis of the  features of self-actualization showed that the male group had higher  indicators of self-understanding, autonomy, ability to live in the  present, and professional self-realization, if compared to women. The women demonstrated higher indicators of orientation to universal human values, a more positive view of human nature, and  higher levels of creativity. An analysis of the relationship of  psychological well-being, parameters of self-actualization and stress  revealed their closer ties in women than in men. The level of  experienced stress and daily hassles in men and women was related  to competence, autosympathy, professional self-realization, life  satisfaction, satisfaction of professional activities, and financial  situation. In the male group, the level of daily hassles also depended on a positive view of human nature. The women stressed the  importance of self-acceptance and satisfaction with communication with parents.
Syntactical Organization of Statements with Chains of Tactile Adjectives in Polymodal Perception
Authors: Ivanova E. V.
Published: May 2019

The article deals with the syntactic organization of statements with chains of adjectives related to different modes of perception, namely: tactile adjectives and taste adjectives. Such groups of tactile adjectives as haptical, temperature, and hygrometric adjectives were investigated in the aspect of polymodality. Polymodality is manifested in the fact that while eating we feel the taste of the dish, as well as its temperature, softness, hardness, humidity, and other haptical and hygrometric characteristics. The research featured the syntactic organization of statements with two-element adjective chains. The research objective was to identify patterns in the arrangement of tactile adjectives in a chain of adjectives with taste adjectives. The article features some statistics of the use of certain chains of adjectives consisting of a tactile adjective and a taste adjective. A comparative analysis of various contexts of tactile adjectives and taste adjectives allowed the author to deduce some rules of their arrangement, namely: in the vast majority of cases, tactile adjectives (temperature and haptic) are on the first place in the chain, which indicates that touch is the dominant modality compared with taste. The arrangement of hygrometric adjectives in a chain with taste adjectives depends on the situation in which the process of perception takes place. The variation of the arrangement of adjectives in a chain is due to the subjectivity of perception and cognitive emphasis. When deriving grammar rules, it is necessary to take into account not only the regularities listed in the article, but also deviations from them.
Zooarchaeological Collection from Bolshepichuginsky Kurgan Burial Mound (According to the Excavations in 2013–2016)*
Authors: Onischenko S. S. , German P. V. , Devyashin M. M. , Sidelnikova A. N.
Published: May 2019

Numerous animal remains are part of burial practice in Tagar culture, therefore researches conducted to determine anatomic, specific, and age structure of zooarchaeological assemblages in certain tombs and whole cemeteries, their peculiarities and comparative analysis. The paper features an analysis of the faunistic collections from the kurgan burial mound of Tagar culture Bolshepichugino I (VI century – C.E.). In total, 75 samples from kurgan 13 were described and 2192 – from kurgan 16 have. The zooarchaeological assemblages consist of remains of a horse, cattle, and sheep, fox, doe, Asian badger, mountain hare, and birds. The peculiarities of the associated food were determined (scapula, 3–4 ribs, femur, and tibia of cattle and sheep). The use of right parts of animal bodies is discussed in the context of burial practice in the Early Tagar period. Remains of young animals (younger than 1 year) were also found in the  materials. It is supposed that the burial mounds were made in winter time. Some domestic and wild bone assemblages located in different places of the kurgans are considered to belong to another period and culture or zoogenic processes. A special attention is paid to the doe and fox remains in the tombs since their carcasses might have been used in burial rituals. In total, the composition and specifics of zooarchaeological materials make it possible to speak about similarity of forest-steppe and steppe early Tagar assemblages in this aspect of burial practice.
Ceramic Complex of the Neolithic Camp Ekidin 24
Authors: Shevnina I. V.
Published: May 2019

The camp Ekidin 24 is located in the southern part of the Turgai Depression (Northern Kazakhstan, Kostanay region). The monument was explored by the Turgai archeological expedition in the 1989 field season. The present research featured the ceramic complex of camp Ekidin 24. The research objective was to study technological aspects in the manufacture of ceramic vessels of the Ekidin potters. An important aspect of the work is the generalization of all currently known camp data. The ceramic collection of the Ekidin 24 camp consists of 48 fragments, including 6 fragments of the upper parts of vessels with a grooved neck, one fragment of a vessel bottom, and 38 fragments of vessel walls. All fragments of ceramics from the Ekidin 24 camp were subjected to a technical and technological analysis. The study employed petrographic analysis and binocular microscopy. The initial raw material of the Ekidin potters was iron clay (iron hydroxides, such as hematite and magnetite), or hydromica. A formula of molding mass was revealed: clay + organic (wool) + chamotte. The Ekidin 24 camp is the reference monument of the Mahanjar culture of the Turgai Depression. The age of Mahanjar finds is determined primarily on the analogies with early Neolithic monuments of the Central Asian interfluves as late 7,000 – 5,000 B.C. The obtained radiocarbon dates indicate 6,000 B.C. Mahanjar-like Ceramics are still  represented by single fragments outside the Turgai Depression and, as a rule, are not recognized by researchers as Mahanjar. We can confidently say that the Mahanjar culture is not an isolated phenomenon, and the identification of new Mahanjar sites in different regions of the steppe and forest-steppe Eurasia is only a matter of time.
The Risk Factors of Auto-Destructive Behavior in Adolescents
Authors: Evseenkova E. V.
Published: May 2019

The research features modern domestic and foreign fundamental approaches to self-destructive behavior and suicidal risk. The author adduces the data on the structure of suicidal risk, its affective, cognitive, and behavioral characteristics. The paper also describes the concept of increasing potential risk factors and predicates presented by M. D. Rudd, as well as an analysis of the theory of suicidal barometer developed by K. M. Harris, J. J. Syu, O. D. Lello, Y. L. Chew, C. H. Willcox, and R. H. Ho. It also features situational and personal factors of suicidal risk, both potential and actual. The paper focuses on predictors of the genesis and development of predisposition to auto-destructive behavior in adolescents.The research objective was to study the characteristics of risk factors of autodestructive behavior in adolescents. The sample group included 116 participants, 14–16-year-old students of 9–10 grades. The author described situational and personal risk factors of auto-destructive behavior in adolescents. They revealed a correlation between personal relations with inner circle and neighborhood society, as well as affective, cognitive, and behavioral personality factors of autodestructive risk.
Intensive Care Units and Health Insurance Policies: Challenging and Life Saving Options
Authors: Mirza Moazzam Baig
Published: May 2019

The Importance of ICU’s Intensive/Critically care facility cannot be denied in any good hospital. May it be a District General hospital or an Academic teaching hospital in a public or private sector? It is a challenging and life saving facility.
Topical Betamethasone Valerate and Calcipotriol Ointments for the Therapyof Mild and Moderate Psoriasisvulgaris: A Randomized, Comparative Study
Authors: Imran Sana , Jahan Sarwat , Sair Mohammad
Published: May 2019

To determine the effectiveness of both topically applied Betamethasone valerate and Calcipotriol ointments for the therapy of mild and moderate types of psoriasis. This comparative study was conducted in Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi in the Pharmacology and Therapeutics department of BasicMedical Science Institute (BMSI). In 90 days study, 80 patients of mild and moderate psoriasis vulgaris were placed into A and B groups. The Betamethasone valerate treated patients were placed in group A while Calcipotriol treated patients were placed in group B; 40 patients in each group. The Psoriasis AreaSeverity Index (PASI criterion) was used to observe improvement in psoriatic patients taking these drugs. In this randomized and comparative study, psoriasis severity was checked by Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI). At day 90 Calcipotriol treated group B patients showed more improvement in mean PASI score ascompared to Betamethasone valerate treated group A patients. In PASI score, Calcipotriol shows 71.61% betterment whereas Betamethasone vale rate shows 63.2% betterment in mild psoriatic patients. In PASI score, Calcipotriol shows 69.21% betterment whereas Betamethasone valerate shows 60.44% betterment inmoderate psoriatic patients. In Pakistani population topically applied Calcipotriol ointment was more efficacious in the treatment of mild and moderate types of psoriasisvulgaris when compared to topically applied Betamethasone valerate ointment.
Comparison of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides and Maitland Manual Therapy in Non-Specific Neck Pain on Numeric Pain Rating Scale and Neck Disability Index
Authors: Tanveer Fahad , Afzal Adnan , Adeel Muhammad , Shahid Sana , Masood Maham
Published: May 2019

Incidence of neck pain is increasing day by day due to changed, sedentary, non-ergonomic environment and life style. This becomes the reason of an increased load of human resource and cost. To shed this load of resources and cost, it’s essential to sort out means which give real relief to this increasinglysignificant problem. To compare outcomes of sustained natural apophyseal glides (SNAGs) versus Maitland manual therapy in improving non-specific neck pain. It was a quasi-experimental study design. The study was conducted in Chaudhary Muhammad Akram, Teaching & Research Hospital, Lahore and SuriyaAzeem Teaching Hospital, Lahore within six months from June 2015 to December 2015. A total of 75 subjects with non-specific neck pain using non-probability convenience sampling technique who fulfilled the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria were randomly allocated to three groups; group 1 received SNAGs,group 2 Maitland mobilization and group 3 conventional treatment. Baseline, post-intervention and follow up readings were taken through numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) for pain intensity, neck disability index (NDI) for functional status,goniometer for range of motion and manual muscle testing for muscle strengthof neck. The subject in each group were given twelve sessions, with three sessions a week. Data were analyzed through statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) 21. The results of each group showed pre-treatment pain intensity for group 1 was 7.04+1.338 that changed to 3.52+0.714 and for group 2 it was changed from 7.52+0.872 to 5.16+0.850 and 7.16+0.943 to 5.12+0.781 for group 3. The NDI score for group 1, 2 and 3 were 31.56+5.560, 25.040+7.086 and 25.560+5.477 that were changed to 13.120+2.759, 16.360+2.899 and 12.600+2.020 respectively. The one way ANOVA test compared mean of three groups and p-value for painintensity after treatment was p=0.000 and for functional status p=0.000. The study showed that SNAGs mobilization was more effective in the management of non-specific neck pain and also conventional treatment improved functional status of neck than Maitland mobilization.
Safety Profile for Evaluation of Berberine in Sprague- Dawley Rats: Effects on Renal, Liver and Myelopoietic Functions
Authors: Anwar Attia , Malik Sajida , Usman Zobia , Chiragh Sadia
Published: May 2019

The study was designed to investigate the effect of berberine toxicity on liver enzymes, renal function, serum uric acid and blood cell counts of Sprague-Dawley rats. For this purpose, twenty Sprague-Dawley rats were divided in two groups. Group A (n=10) was given distilled water and Group B (n=10) wassupplemented berberine hydrochloride with dose of 75 mg/kg body weight/day. 24 weeks post-treatment, blood samples were collected by cardiac puncture from both groups and tested for Hb (%), WBC, RBC and platelet counts, SGPT, alkaline phosphatse, serum uric acid, blood urea and serum creatinine. All thenumerical data were expressed as mean± SD. The values in two groups were analyzed with help of unpaired t-test. A p-value ˂ 0.05 was considered significant. After 24 weeks of treatment with berberine hydrochloride, no significant differences were observed in Hb%, platelet count, liver enzymes and RFTs between twogroups. There was a significant increase in RBC count and reduction in serum uric acid and WBC count in experimental group as compared to control group. There were no significant untoward effects of berberine on platelet count, LFTs and RFTs of Spargue-Dawley rats except neutropenia.
Serum Immunogllobulin G Levels in Graves’ disease Patients at Various Stages of Antithyroid Therapy
Authors: Kousar N , Tayyab M , Ditta A , Kamal F , Chaudhary SN
Published: May 2019

Thirty six patients with Graves’ disease (GD), diagnosed on the basis of clinical examination and appropriate laboratory tests were classified into three groups (A-C): Group A: twelve newly diagnosed Graves’ disease patients; Group B: twelve hyperthyroid Graves’ disease patients on Antithyroid drug therapy and Group C: twelve Graves’ disease patients who had been rendered cuthyroid with Antithyroid drug (ATD) therapy, Serum lgG was determined  by radial immunodiffusion method using commercially available kits (The Binding Site UK). The mean lgG in newly diagnosed patients with GD (Group A) was 18.78±1.81. It was 22.75 ± 1.89 in hyperthyroid GD patients on drug therapy (Group B), 14.3±0.8 in GD patients who were rendered euthyroid with drug therapy (Group C) and 11.85±0.72 in normal controls. The lgG level of group A patients were not significantly different from those of Group B. However, the levels of lgG and lgA were significantly low in group C Graves’ disease patients as compared to group A patients. A significant reduction in lgG LEVEL IN Graves’ disease patients who were rendered cuthyroid after Antithyroid drug therapy as compared to newly diagnosed Graves’ disease patients indicate the immunosuppressive effect of Antithyroid drug therapy.
Sonographic and 99m Tc DTPA Renal Scan changes in Pre and Post Percutaneous Nephrostomy in Unilateral Hydronephrotic on U/S and Non-Functioning on IVU kidneys
Authors: Khan Shaukat Ali , Akhlaque Mohammad , Nadeem Muhammad
Published: May 2019

15 patients who presented with unilateral non-functioning kidney on IVU and with age range 21-69 years with mean of 45 were studied. 11 patients (70.35%) were male and 4 patients (29.70%) were female with 2.31:1 ratio. 3,5,4,2, and 1 patients were from 21-30,31-40, 41-50, 51-60 and above 61 years age group respectively. 11 (73.73%) had some disease, 3 (20%) PUJ obstruction and 1 (6.6%) ureteric stricture as cause. 11 (73.3%) had no hydronephrosis and 4 had minimal hydronephrosis after PCN. Total mean GFR was 94.2, 94.4,97.3 and 98.5 ml/min in pre PCN, 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 65 weeks respectively, showing significant improvement. Final results in obstructive kidney showed no improvement in 4 (26.6%) mild (<25%) in 1 (6.6%), good (<50%) in 2 (13.3%) and excellent (<50%) in 8 (53.3%) patients. Both ultrasound and 99m Tc DTPA renal scan can play a vital role not only in diagnosing Hydronephrotic and non functioning kidney but also saving 11 (73.3%) patients from emotional as well as physical trauma of nephrectomy
Entre “verdadeiros apóstolos”: uma educadora brasileira no Congrès International d’Éducation Nouvelle (Locarno – 1927)
Authors: Mignot Ana Chrystina , Pires Raquel Lopes
Published: May 2019

Muitas são as motivações para viajar: descobrir lugares somente imaginados, viver experiências inusitadas, estreitar laços ou encontrar novos interlocutores, por exemplo. Como tantos outros viajantes, os educadores igualmente têm seus motivos para atravessar distâncias, conhecer e se fazer conhecer. Também são muitos os modos de perscrutar viagens de educadores. Todos eles exigem compreender o sujeito que viaja, o contexto da travessia, o destino escolhido, as redes estabelecidas e as repercussões da viagem. Este é o exercício que pretendemos realizar neste texto, que se detém na viagem da educadora católica Laura Jacobina Lacombe a Locarno, Suíça, em 1927, quando representou a Associação Brasileira de Educação (ABE) no IV Congrès International d’Education Nouvelle, evento que objetivou propagar os princípios da educação moderna, e, em particular, o tema da liberdade que amalgamava as preocupações centrais. Para tanto, elegemos como fio condutor o relatório que apresentou ao regressar da viagem, que funciona como um testemunho do visto e vivido, permitindo interpretar a importância de sua participação no diálogo que se instituía entre educadores brasileiros e estrangeiros que gravitavam em torno do Institut Jean-Jacques Rousseau e que se desdobrou em novas viagens e trocas sobre os modelos pedagógicos em construção.
Tailoring Persuasive Electronic Health Strategies for Older Adults on the Basis of Personal Motivation: Web-Based Survey Study
Authors: van Velsen Lex , Broekhuis Marijke , Jansen-Kosterink Stephanie , op den Akker Harm
Published: May 2019

Background

Persuasive design, in which the aim is to change attitudes and behaviors by means of technology, is an important aspect of electronic health (eHealth) design. However, selecting the right persuasive feature for an individual is a delicate task and is likely to depend on individual characteristics. Personalization of the persuasive strategy in an eHealth intervention therefore seems to be a promising approach.

Objective

This study aimed to develop a method that allows us to model motivation in older adults with respect to leading a healthy life and a strategy for personalizing the persuasive strategy of an eHealth intervention, based on this user model.

Methods

We deployed a Web-based survey among older adults (aged >60 years) in the Netherlands. In the first part, we administered an adapted version of the revised Sports Motivation Scale (SMS-II) as input for the user models. Then, we provided each participant with a selection of 5 randomly chosen mock-ups (out of a total of 11), each depicting a different persuasive strategy. After showing each strategy, we asked participants how much they appreciated it. The survey was concluded by addressing demographics.

Results

A total of 212 older adults completed the Web-based survey, with a mean age of 68.35 years (SD 5.27 years). Of 212 adults, 45.3% were males (96/212) and 54.7% were female (116/212). Factor analysis did not allow us to replicate the 5-factor structure for motivation, as targeted by the SMS-II. Instead, a 3-factor structure emerged with a total explained variance of 62.79%. These 3 factors are intrinsic motivation, acting to derive satisfaction from the behavior itself (5 items; Cronbach alpha=.90); external regulation, acting because of externally controlled rewards or punishments (4 items; Cronbach alpha=.83); and a-motivation, a situation where there is a lack of intention to act (2 items; r=0.50; P<.001). Persuasive strategies were appreciated differently, depending on the type of personal motivation. In some cases, demographics played a role.

Conclusions

The personal type of motivation of older adults (intrinsic, externally regulated, and/or a-motivation), combined with their educational level or living situation, affects an individual’s like or dislike for a persuasive eHealth feature. We provide a practical approach for profiling older adults as well as an overview of which persuasive features should or should not be provided to each profile. Future research should take into account the coexistence of multiple types of motivation within an individual and the presence of a-motivation.
Factors Affecting Patients’ Use of Electronic Personal Health Records in England: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Abd-Alrazaq Alaa , Bewick Bridgette M , Farragher Tracey , Gardner Peter
Published: May 2019

Background

Electronic personal health records (ePHRs) are secure Web-based tools that enable individuals to access, manage, and share their medical records. England recently introduced a nationwide ePHR called Patient Online. As with ePHRs in other countries, adoption rates of Patient Online remain low. Understanding factors affecting patients’ ePHR use is important to increase adoption rates and improve the implementation success of ePHRs.

Objective

This study aimed to examine factors associated with patients’ use of ePHRs in England.

Methods

The unified theory of acceptance and use of technology was adapted to the use of ePHRs. To empirically examine the adapted model, a cross-sectional survey of a convenience sample was carried out in 4 general practices in West Yorkshire, England. Factors associated with the use of ePHRs were explored using structural equation modeling.

Results

Of 800 eligible patients invited to take part in the survey, 624 (78.0%) returned a valid questionnaire. Behavioral intention (BI) was significantly influenced by performance expectancy (PE; beta=.57, P<.001), effort expectancy (EE; beta=.16, P<.001), and perceived privacy and security (PPS; beta=.24, P<.001). The path from social influence to BI was not significant (beta=.03, P=.18). Facilitating conditions (FC) and BI significantly influenced use behavior (UB; beta=.25, P<.001 and beta=.53, P<.001, respectively). PE significantly mediated the effect of EE and PPS on BI (beta=.19, P<.001 and beta=.28, P=.001, respectively). Age significantly moderated 3 paths: PE→BI, EE→BI, and FC→UB. Sex significantly moderated only the relationship between PE and BI. A total of 2 paths were significantly moderated by education and internet access: EE→BI and FC→UB. Income moderated the relationship between FC and UB. The adapted model accounted for 51% of the variance in PE, 76% of the variance in BI, and 48% of the variance in UB.

Conclusions

This study identified the main factors that affect patients’ use of ePHRs in England, which should be taken into account for the successful implementation of these systems. For example, developers of ePHRs should involve patients in the process of designing the system to consider functions and features that fit patients’ preferences and skills to ensure systems are useful and easy to use. The proposed model accounted for 48% of the variance in UB, indicating the existence of other, as yet unidentified, factors that influence the adoption of ePHRs. Future studies should confirm the effect of the factors included in this model and identify additional factors.
Effectiveness of Social Media Approaches to Recruiting Young Adult Cigarillo Smokers: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Cavallo David , Lim Rock , Ishler Karen , Pagano Maria , Perovsek Rachel , Albert Elizabeth , Koopman Gonzalez Sarah , Trapl Erika , Flocke Susan
Published: May 2019

Background

The prevalence of social media use among youth and young adults suggests it is an appropriate platform for study recruitment from this population. Previous studies have examined the use of social media for recruitment, but few have compared platforms, and none, to our knowledge, have attempted to recruit cigarillo users.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of different social media platforms and advertisement images for recruiting cigarillo users aged 14-28 years to complete a cigarillo use survey.

Methods

We obtained objective data for advertisement impressions for a 39-week social media recruitment campaign. Advertisements were targeted to users based on their age, geography, and interests. Effectiveness was defined as the percentage of approved surveys per advertising impression. Chi-square tests were performed to compare the effectiveness of different advertisement images and platforms.

Results

Valid survey completers (n=1089) were predominately older (25-28 years old, n=839, 77%). Of the 1089 survey completers, 568 (52%) identified as male, 335 (31%) as African American, and 196 (18%) as Hispanic. Advertisements delivered via Facebook/Instagram were more effective than Twitter; 311/1,027,738 (0.03%) vs 661/2,998,715 (0.02%); χ21=21.45, N=4,026,453); P<.001. Across platforms, ads featuring exclusively an image of cigarillos were more effective (397/682,994, 0.06%) than ads with images of individuals smoking (254/1,308,675, 0.02%), individuals not smoking (239/1,393,134, .02%), and groups not smoking (82/641,650, 0.01%); χ23133.73, N=4,026,453; P<.001.

Conclusions

The campaign was effective in recruiting a diverse sample representative of relevant racial/ethnic categories. Advertisements on Facebook were more effective than Twitter. Advertisements that featured an image of a cigarillo were consistently the most effective and should be considered by others recruiting cigarillo users via social media.
Examining the Impact of a Personalized Self-Management Lifestyle Program Using Mobile Technology on the Health and Well-Being of Cancer Survivors: Protocol and Rationale for a Randomized Controlled Trial (The Moving On Study)
Authors: Groarke Jenny M , Richmond Janice , Kelly Mary Grace , McSharry Jenny , Groarke AnnMarie , Kerr Tommy , Singaroyan Nina , Harney Owen , Haughey Charlene , Glynn Liam , Masterson Eimear , O Donnell Aoife , Duffy Karen , Walsh Jane
Published: May 2019

Background

Cancer survivorship in Ireland is increasing in both frequency and longevity. However, a significant proportion of cancer survivors are overweight. This has negative implications for long-term health outcomes, including increased risk of subsequent and secondary cancers. There is a need to identify interventions, which can improve physical and psychological outcomes that are practical in modern oncology care. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions demonstrate potential for positive health behavior change, but there is little evidence for the efficacy of mobile technology to improve health outcomes in cancer survivors.

Objective

This study aims to investigate whether a personalized mHealth self-management lifestyle program is acceptable to participants and can improve physical and psychological outcomes of a subgroup of cancer survivors with increased health risks related to lifestyle behaviors.

Methods

A sample of 123 cancer survivors (body mass index >25 kg/m2) was randomly assigned to the control (n=61) or intervention (n=62) group. The intervention group attended a 4-hour tailored lifestyle information session with a physiotherapist, dietician, and clinical psychologist to support self-management of health behavior. Over the following 12 weeks, participants engaged in personalized goal setting to incrementally increase physical activity (with feedback and review of goals through short message service text messaging contact). Objective measures of health behavior (ie, physical activity) were collected using Fitbit (Fitbit, Inc). Data on anthropometric, physiological, dietary behavior, and psychological measures were collected at baseline (T0), 12 weeks (T1; intervention end), and 24 weeks (T2; follow-up). Semistructured interviews were conducted to explore the retrospective acceptability of the Moving On program from the perspective of the recipients.

Results

This paper details the protocol for the Moving On study. The project was funded in August 2017. Enrolment started in December 2017. Data collection completed in September 2018. Data analysis is underway, and results are expected in winter 2019.

Conclusions

The results of this study will determine the efficacy and acceptability of an mHealth intervention using behavior change techniques to promote health behaviors that support physical health and well-being in cancer survivors and will therefore have implications for health care providers, patients, health psychologists, and technologists.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/13214
Noncontact Heart and Respiratory Rate Monitoring of Preterm Infants Based on a Computer Vision System: Protocol for a Method Comparison Study
Authors: Gibson Kim , Al-Naji Ali , Fleet Julie-Anne , Steen Mary , Chahl Javaan , Huynh Jasmine , Morris Scott
Published: May 2019

Background

Biomedical research in the application of noncontact methods to measure heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR) in the neonatal population has produced mixed results. This paper describes and discusses a protocol for conducting a method comparison study, which aims to determine the accuracy of a proposed noncontact computer vision system to detect HR and RR relative to the HR and RR obtained by 3-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) in preterm infants in the neonatal unit.

Objective

The aim of this preliminary study is to determine the accuracy of a proposed noncontact computer vision system to detect HR and RR relative to the HR and RR obtained by 3-lead ECG in preterm infants in the neonatal unit.

Methods

A single-center cross-sectional study was planned to be conducted in the neonatal unit at Flinders Medical Centre, South Australia, in May 2018. A total of 10 neonates and their ECG monitors will be filmed concurrently for 10 min using digital cameras. Advanced image processing techniques are to be applied later to determine their physiological data at 3 intervals. These data will then be compared with the ECG readings at the same points in time.

Results

Study enrolment began in May 2018. Results of this study were published in July 2019.

Conclusions

The study will analyze the data obtained by the noncontact system in comparison to data obtained by ECG, identify factors that may influence data extraction and accuracy when filming infants, and provide recommendations for how this noncontact system may be implemented into clinical applications.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

RR1-10.2196/13400
Congo Red Azo Dye Removal and Study of Its Kinetics by Aloe Vera Mediated Copper Oxide Nanoparticles
Authors: Batool Madiha , Qureshi Muhammad Zahid , Hashmi Farwa , Mehboob Nida , Shah Abdul Salam
Published: May 2019

Nanotechnology is generating interest of researchers toward cost-free and environment-friendly biosynthesis of nanoparticles. In this research, biosynthesis of stable copper nanoparticles has been done by using aloe vera leaves extract which has been prepared in de-ionized water. The aim of this study is the tracing of an object by green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles with the interaction of leaves extract and copper salt and its dye removal efficiency. The results have confirmed the efficient removal of Congo red (CR) dye using copper oxide nanoparticles. Furthermore, we have examined the effect of variables like concentration, time, pH, and adsorbent dosage. We have observed maximum 1.1 mg/g dye removal at 10 min time interval, pH 2, and 5 mg/g nanoparticles. The shape of the copper nanoparticles was spherical, and their range of grain was 80–120 nm. The EDX of synthesized nanoparticles showed copper 38% and 65% oxygen. UV spectrophotometer analysis confirms peak of the copper nanoparticles between 200–600 nm.
Adsorption Study of Rhodamine B and Methylene Blue Dyes with ZSM-5 Directly Synthesized from Bangka Kaolin without Organic Template
Authors: Iryani Ani , Nur Hadi , Santoso Mardi , Hartanto Djoko
Published: May 2019

Rhodamine B (RB) and Methylene Blue (MB) dyes adsorption using adsorbent ZSM-5 synthesized from Bangka kaolin were investigated in this study. The effects of the initial concentration, contact time and temperature on the adsorption process were also analyzed. The effect of the initial concentration and contact time played an important role in the adsorption process; however, the effect differs significantly in both dyes. The temperature plays little role in the dye adsorption process. The results showed the adsorption process occurred in ZSM-5 adhere to Langmuir isothermal adsorption model showing that the adsorption process occurred to be monolayer. Based on the kinetics studies, the pseudo-first-order kinetic model represents the adsorption kinetics that occurs for both dyes onto the synthesized ZSM-5. Thermodynamic parameters namely Gibbs free energy (ΔG°), standard entropy changes (ΔS°) and standard enthalpy (ΔH°) reveal that the adsorption process onto ZSM-5 for both dyes was spontaneous and exothermic.
Cambio estructural en los estados especializados en producción automotriz de México, 1998-2013
Authors: Micheli Thirion Jordy
Published: May 2019

El objetivo de este artículo es indagar sobre la tendencia de los cambios estructurales en los 12 estados especializados en manufactura de automóviles y sus partes en México. Se emplearon cálculos estadísticos básicos para cubrir el período 1998-2013, y se partió de la literatura que plantea una relación entre manufactura y servicios, característica de las economías modernas y su cambio estructural. Los hallazgos son que en los estados analizados han ocurrido impulsos en diferentes intensidades hacia un desequilibrio entre los sectores de manufactura automotriz y no automotriz y también un crecimiento del sector terciario avanzado, en un contexto de indicadores que muestran de modo generalizado mala calidad de las remuneraciones y el empleo. La principal aportación del estudio es que propone un marco estadístico y analítico para generar una descripción estilizada de los efectos regionales derivados de la fuerte presencia de la industria automotriz, mostrando que la misma no deriva hacia procesos balanceados y similares de cambio estructural regional.
Impacto de las importaciones de leche en polvo y derivados lácteos en el precio al productor de leche de bovino en México.
Authors: Espinoza Arellano José de J. , Fabela Hernández Adriana M. , López Chavarría Sandra , Martínez Gómez Francisco
Published: May 2019

En México la actividad lechera representa la segunda en importanciaÂ dentro del subsector ganadero, con 22.8 % del valorÂ de la producción. En los últimos años se ha recurrido a laÂ importación creciente de leche en polvo y derivados lácteosÂ lo cual, según los ganaderos lecheros, ha ocasionado una disminuciónÂ del precio nacional de la leche fluida producida enÂ México provocando la quiebra y cierre de gran cantidad deÂ unidades de producción. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizarÂ el impacto de las importaciones de leche en polvo y derivadosÂ lácteos en el precio real al productor de leche fluida deÂ bovino en México. La metodología utilizada fue la RegresiónÂ Lineal Múltiple. Los resultados confirman las afirmacionesÂ de los ganaderos lecheros e indican que las importaciones deÂ leche en polvo, yogur, leche condensada y quesos â€œlos otrosâ€Â impactaron significativamente y de manera inversa al precioÂ real de la leche fluida en México. Con base en lo anterior serecomienda implementar medidas para reducir las importacionesÂ de leche en polvo y derivados lácteos o, en su caso,Â implementar medidas de política pública de apoyo a los productoresÂ nacionales.
Organizational and interorganizational factors affecting safety in the Chinese civil aviation industry
Authors: Li Yongjuan
Published: May 2019

I aimed to identify organizational and interorganizational factors that affect flight safety, and to determine possible differences in organizational factors according to differences in organizational performance. I interviewed 28 pilots, 33 air traffic controllers, and 17 maintenance
technicians, and used content analysis by coding to analyze the data. Results showed that (a) cluster analysis revealed 3 relevant organizational factors: information interface, technical management, and nontechnical management, with employees mostly concerned about the third factor; (b) pilots
expected to be served by controllers, whereas controllers would like to be in control of their relationship with pilots; and (c) compared with maintenance technicians, pilots were particularly concerned with safety. Implications for safety research and management in the Chinese civil aviation
industry are discussed.
Gossip fiercer than a tiger: Effect of workplace negative gossip on targeted employees’ innovative behavior
Authors: Zhou Aiqin , Liu Yi , Su Xin , Xu Haoying
Published: May 2019

From a self-evaluation perspective, we explored the influence of negative workplace gossip on targeted employees’ innovative behavior. We surveyed 296 employees of 19 enterprises. The results of regression analysis showed that negative workplace gossip was negatively related to
employees’ innovative behavior, that organization-based self-esteem mediated the relationship between negative workplace gossip and employees’ innovative behavior, and that employees’ creative selfefficacy moderated the relationship between organization-based self-esteem
and employees’ innovative behavior, such that the positive relationship was stronger when employees’ creative self-efficacy was higher. Our findings offer insight into the potential harm of gossip in the workplace and contribute to delineating the underlying mechanism and boundary
condition of the link between negative workplace gossip and employees’ innovative behavior. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Work engagement, tenure, and external opportunities moderate perceived high-performance work systems and affective commitment
Authors: Hu Bin , Hou Zhenhu , Mak Miranda Chi Kuan , Xu Sabrina Lingxiao , Yang Xuhua , Hu Tianlong , Qiu Yong , Wen Yueran
Published: May 2019

We examined the role of our proposed moderators, namely, work engagement, organizational tenure, and perceived external opportunities, in the relationship between perceived high-performance work systems (HPWS) and affective organizational commitment. We conducted a survey with 94 employees
of an information technology company in China. The results showed that the effect of perceived HPWS on affective commitment is stronger among employees with longer tenure, and weaker among employees who perceive more external opportunities. The results also showed that the effect of perceived
HPWS on affective commitment is stronger at a marginally significant level among employees with stronger work engagement. These findings suggest that organizational managers should pay more attention to individual factors that may change employees’ responses to HPWS, and adopt a more
individualized approach to retain talented employees.
Prosocial individual values and collective action: Does the societal culture matter?
Authors: Zeng Kevin J , Yu Irina Y , Song Moxi , Yang Morgan X , Li Ji
Published: May 2019

We tested a theoretical model showing the interplay of prosocial individual values and societal culture in influencing collective action. Using data supplied by 29,159 individuals from 30 countries, we found that prosocial values about both human beings and the environment increased
people’s participation in collective action. Moreover, we proposed and found that the fundamental societal-level cultural value of power distance, moderated the relationship between prosocial values and participation in collective action. The results should help in better understanding
the issues related to the effects of prosocial values on people’s collective action across different cultures, and implications are discussed.
Comparative analysis of perception of organization—public relationships in Chinese and Korean newspapers
Authors: Hwang You Na , Suh Soo Yon , Kim Youngmi , Yoo Jae-Woong
Published: May 2019

We compared attitudes, dimensions, and perspectives related to organization–public relationships (OPR) as represented in articles published in major daily newspapers in China and South Korea. Content analysis showed more negative attitudes toward OPR for South Korean (17.4%) than
for Chinese newspapers (3.4%). Control mutuality, trust, and satisfaction were found to be important dimensions. Face/favor was found to be an important dimension in Chinese OPR articles, where it appeared for three successive years (14.9%). In contrast, it did not appear at all in South Korean
articles. The findings show that attitudes, dimensions, and perspectives related to OPR reporting in the press are subject to influence from sociocultural characteristics, suggesting that different results may be obtained for countries with different characteristics.
Illegal construction in China’s urban villages: Influence of herding and social networks
Authors: Li Lingfang , Wang Bing
Published: May 2019

Along with rapid urbanization, illegal construction of houses has become increasingly prevalent in many urban villages in China. In some cities the major groups engaging in such behaviors are local government organizations and firms, but in other cities it has mostly been individuals
who have engaged in this illegal activity. Focusing on the theory of planned behavior, we obtained data from 678 residents of urban villages in a city of Southwestern Hubei Province, and used the logit model to identify and assess the factors influencing urban villagers’ decisions to
engage in illegal construction behavior. Findings indicated that residents were more likely to engage in illegal construction if their relatives had done so, showing some degree of herd behavior. Social networks were also found to matter, in that those who knew more law enforcement officers
were more likely to engage in illegal construction behavior and it was less likely that a resident who was new to a village would do so. These findings are helpful in setting up regulation policies that will better prevent illegal construction behaviors.
Physical classroom environment affects students’ satisfaction: Attitude and quality as mediators
Authors: Han Heesup , Moon Hyoungeun , Lee Hyerin
Published: May 2019

Boosting student satisfaction with courses is undoubtedly a key challenge for higher education institutions. Our research was designed to understand better the role of the physical classroom environment, attitude toward the course, and perception of the quality of the course in forming
student satisfaction with the course. Responses to paper-based surveys were collected during classes from students majoring in hospitality and tourism in 5 high-level universities in South Korea. We analyzed 401 responses by using a series of multiple regression analyses based on forward selection.
The results showed that air quality, odor, noise, and equipment/amenity are essential physical classroom environment factors in determining attitude, perception of quality, and satisfaction. Attitude toward the course completely mediates the effect of odor on satisfaction, and quality partially
mediates the impact of equipment/amenity on satisfaction. Overall, in this study we identified the salient role of certain features of the classroom physical environment in building students’ satisfaction with a course via attitudes toward, and evaluation of the quality of the course.
Learning, trust, and creativity in top management teams: Team reflexivity as a moderator
Authors: Rong Pengfei , Li Chengyan , Xie Jiaqi
Published: May 2019

Using the theories of social learning, social exchange, and information exchange, we proposed a theoretical model to explain the relationships of learning, trust, and creativity in top management teams (TMT), and introduced TMT reflexivity as a moderator of these relationships. Multiple
regression analyses of data obtained from 594 executives in 54 TMTs revealed that team learning had a significant positive impact on TMT creativity, that team trust had a partial mediating effect in the relationship between team learning and TMT creativity, and that TMT reflexivity enhanced
the positive influence of team learning on team trust. Our findings reveal the inherent relationships among team learning, team trust, team reflexivity, and TMT creativity, and can provide scientific guidance to strengthen TMT construction, team learning, and team reflexive practice.
NATURALISASI POLA MAKAN DALAM SURAT AL-Aâ€™RAF
Authors: Ambarwati Reni Yulia
Published: May 2019

Tulisan ini membahas tentang pola hidup yang seimbang sangat berpengaruh terhadap pribadi seseorang apabila tidak menghiraukan keseimbangan tubuh. Hal ini akan menimbulkan berbagai permasalahan di dalam tubuh manusia. Al-Qurâ€™an menghimbau agar manusia mempelajari suatu hal yang behubungan dengan jasmani dan rohani serta sifat-sifat yang berhubungan. Makanan dan minuman menjadi salah satu penyebab di antara keduanya. Tulisan ini menekankan betapa pentingnya menjaga pola hidup dalam perspkektif Islam yang terdapat di dalam surat al- Aâ€™raf. Dari surat ini, dipahami bahwa makanan mengandung protein, karbohidrat, lemak, vitamin dan air yang menjadi unsur terpenting dalam kehidupan. Di dalam al-Qurâ€™an sesungguhnya, ada solusi tentang ilmu kesehatan untuk manusia.
EPISTEMOLOGI IBNU KHALDUN DAN PENGEMBANGAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM
Authors: Purnomo Sutrimo
Published: May 2019

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan wacana tentang bagaimana menjadikan konsep epistemologi yang ditawarkan oleh Ibnu Khaldun sebagai alat untuk mengembangkan pendidikan Islam yakni dengan menjadikan indera, akal dan wahyu sebagai sumber pengetahuan.Wahyu (Al-Qurâ€™an dan Al-Hadits) inilah yang seharusnya menjadi landasan bagiindera dan akal dalam pengembangan pendidikan Islamsehingga kemaslahatan umat baik yang bersifat duniawi maupun ukhrawi dapat tercapai, pendidikan Islam yang mampu mencetak para ilmuwan sekaligus ulama sebagai pemimpin umat. Paradigma yang bisa digunakan dalam pengembangan pendidikan Islam berkaitan dengan epistemologi Ibnu Khaldun tersebut, di antaranya dengan mengaitkan antara â€œilmu umumâ€ dan ilmu agama bahkan menanamkan pemahaman bahwasannya semua ilmu bersumber dari Allah sebagai Yang Maha Memberi Ilmu dengan prinsip bahwa proses perolehan pengetahuan hakekatnya adalah untuk kebaikan bagi dirinya dan bagi umat serta dengan mendasarkan proses pendidikan kepada al- Qurâ€™an dan Hadits sebagai pedoman dalam pengembangan ilmu.