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Chemical and Biological Factors in Infectious Diseases The oral microbial flora
Authors: Esanu Irina , Debita Mihaela , Dorobat Carmen Mihaela , Iliescu Alexandru Andrei , Matei Madalina Nicoleta , Palade Dragos Octavian , Earar Kamel
Published: January 2020

The wide concept of health does not benefit of a single definition, but of multiple definitions and this plurality is related to the knowledge assimilated and the socio-economic dynamics. This is due to the fact that health is an ongoing process, its notion changing with the passage of time. Thus, at international level, health is nowadays defined considering multiple criteria. In the last decade, the analysis of relevant statistical data presents an unfavourable evolution for the three major components of population dynamics: natality, mortality and external migration, accompanied by the deterioration of the entire demographic construction and tendencies of heading towards an imminent demographic drift. Humans protect themselves against the microbial aggression by using their inborn barriers and mechanisms that are completed and modulated by acquired barriers and mechanisms. For a microorganism to reach the internal environment and generate an infectious process, it must get through and overcome these barriers. In order to overcome these barriers, the infectious agent must first adhere to the surface of epithelial cells and then pass through the epithelium. Local defence mechanisms help limit the infection and present the antigen to the regional lymphatic ganglions, contributing at the initiation of the immune response. On the other hand, the infectious agent present in the lymphatic system causes lymphangitis and satellite adenitis, which stand as a filter in the infections� way. The study included 127 patients with bacterial infections that were studied from 2014 to 2018. Infection can be caused by certain species of germs whose main feature is pathogenicity. Specific infections are caused by a foreign infectious agent that has accidentally reached the oral cavity causing oral lesions (appear in the secondary phase of the general infection). Specific infections are individualized, caused by a single microbe (monomicrobial) while the non-specific ones are associated (polymicrobial).
Serum Osteocalcin, P1NP, Alkaline Phosphase, and CrossLaps in Humans.The relationship with body mass index
Authors: Carsote Mara , Preda Smaranda Adelina , Mitroi Mihaela , Camen Adrian , Radu Lucretiu
Published: January 2020

This is a clinical study on 56 subjects included in normal weight (NW) group (N=17), overweight (OW) group (N=19) and grade I obese (O) group (N=20), based on BMI (Body Mass Index) values: NW group had a mean BMI of 22.2 � 2.14 kg/sqm, OW group had a BMI of 25.89 � 1.04 kg/sqm, and O group had an average BMI of 32.2 � 2.09 kg/sqm (p-value NW-OW, NW-O, respective OW-O groups was p[0.0005). The 3 groups were similar as age (p-value NW-OW groups = 0.7, between NW- O groups = 0.8, respective between OW - O group = 0.7). The circulating bone formation (osteocalcin, P1NP alkaline phosphatase) and resorption profile (CrossLaps) indicated no statistical significant difference between groups while the coefficient of regression r between each biochemical bone marker and BMI in every BMI group exceeded the value of p]0.05. All the 3 groups had a mean value of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol in deficiency ranges ([ 30 ng/mL, normal recommended values are above 30 ng/mL) without significant differences regarding BMI groups, except for obese group when compare to the other two groups. No secondary hyperparathyroidism was associated in any group despite low vitamin D levels. Based on our observation, bone turnover biochemical markers are not influenced by BMI.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and Total Serum Protein as Biochemical Markers of Anxiety in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors: Turcanu Adina Magdalena , Turcu Diana Veronica , Dobrin Irina , Cristofor Ana Caterina , Poroch Vladimir , Enache Armand Iustinian
Published: January 2020

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a medical condition which is primarily characterized by airway inflammation and destruction of the pulmonary parenchyma. Besides the well-known physical comorbidities, psychological comorbidities such as anxiety have been found to be also increased in this category of patients. Our main three hypotheses referred to the biochemical markers of COPD (erythrocyte sedimentation rate- ESR, total serum protein and forced expiratory volume in the first second- FEV1) and their power of predicting the level of anxiety in this population. The study was conducted on 150 patients suffering from COPD. Based on their anxiety level, they were distributed in 2 groups: high anxiety and low anxiety. The results showed statistical significant differences between the two experimental groups regarding all three of our dependent variables, validating all of our three hypotheses. More specific, the patients in the high anxiety group had a significantly lower mean of FEV1 compared to low anxiety group (M = 46.01 vs. M = 41.47; p = 0.042). Also, patients from the high anxiety group had a significantly higher mean of total serum proteins compared to low anxiety group (M = 9.2 vs. M = 8.6; p = 0.002). And lastly, patients with high anxiety symptoms had a higher mean of ESR compared to those with low anxiety symptoms (M = 27.54 vs. M = 22.8; p = 0.045). Therefore, these biochemical markers commonly used in the diagnosing of COPD may be also used in predicting the severity of anxiety symptoms in this at risk group of patients.
The Inflammatory Marker HSCRP as a Predictor of Increased Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetics without Atherosclerotic Manifestations
Authors: Grigorescu Elena-Daniela , Sorodoc Victorita , Floria Mariana , Anisie Ecaterina , Popa Alina Delia , Onofriescu Alina , Ceasovschih Alexandr , Sorodoc Laurentiu
Published: January 2020

Low-grade inflammation is not only a specific feature in type 2 diabetes mellitus, but also a contributor to cardiovascular risk. Together with insulin resistance as the main characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus, subclinical imflammation maintains a vicious cycle of health-damaging processes. Our study assessed the inflammatory marker hsCRP in relation to the metabolic profiles of type 2 diabetic patients without clinical atherosclerotic manifestations. The results confirmed the hypothesized connection, which should be taken into consideration when designing and recommending diabetes care plans.
Biochemical Changes and Risk Factors in the Prognosis of Antibiotics Susceptibility in Urinary Tract Infections
Authors: Vata Andrei , Hunea Ioana Maria , Dorneanu Olivia , Harja-Alexa Ioana Alina , Plesca Claudia , Leonte-Enache Georgiana , Ciocan Alexandra , Ghiciuc Cristina Mihela , Esanu Irina , Manolache Mihai , Luca Catalina Mihaela
Published: January 2020

The aim of our study was evaluation of prevalence of uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) among patients with UTIs associated with Gram - negative bacteria and analysis of prognostic risk factors in complicated UTIs. Weretrospectivelyanalyzed the medical records of inpatients with diagnosis of UTI based on clinical, biological and microbiological assay. Susceptibility tests for different antimicrobial categories were performed. Risk factors in complicated UTIs were correlated with pathogens� susceptibility. A total of 96 eligible patients were analyzed. Complicated UTIs were identified in 66.67% cases. The most frequent uropathogens isolated were E.coli and Klebsiella species. Exrtrarenal factors and nephropathic disease were the most common factors associatedwith an increased prevalence of multi -drug resistant isolates. Knowledge of the spectrum of the possible pathogens and local resistance patterns are very important for the antibacterial treatment outcome.
Impact of Photochemical Reactions Induced by UV Light in Pterygium Lesions
Authors: Mercut (Nicolcescu) Maria-Filoftea , Craitoiu Stefania , Mocanu Carmen-Luminita , Stefanescu-Dima Alin , Balasoiu Andrei-Theodor , Mercut Razvan , Ionescu Alin-Gabriel , Ionescu Mihaela
Published: January 2020

Pterygium is a frequent ocular disease whose etiopathology is not completely known. Several factors are considered involved in pterygium formation and progression, among which light exposure, age, dry eyes condition, bacterial infections or genetic predisposition. The purpose of our study was to perform a partial evaluation of the social history of 118 patients with pterygium. All of them presented lesions of various sizes, unilateral or bilateral, and underwent surgical removal. We have analysed potential correlations between the degree of progression (lesion size expressed in mm, measured before removal) and several factors: age, sex, residence, sun exposure, presence of chemical burns, smoking habits. According to our results, UV radiation was identified as an important factor, as patients with prolonged exposure exhibited larger lesions. Other factors presented less significant correlations with the size of pterygium lesions.
A Rare Sweat Gland Tumour- Immunohistochemical Features
Authors: Prodea Mihaela-Cristina , Sandru Florica , Carpenco Ecaterina , Gaje Pusa Nela , Horhat Ioana Delia , Ceausu Amalia Raluca , Mederle Narcisa , Mederle Ovidiu Alexandru
Published: January 2020

The main types of normal sweat glands are eccrine and apocrine. The papillary eccrine adenoma is a rare, benign, sweat gland tumor. The clinical aspect is a slow growing solitary dermal nodule on the extremities, less frequently involving the trunk or face. Here it was described a case of papillary eccrine adenoma developed in the scapular-humeral region in a 72 years old man. The K5+/K7+/K8/18+/ K19+/SMA+/ S100+ immunohistochemical profile and the morphological aspects support the diagnostic of papillary eccrine adenoma. The immunohistochemical profile is useful for the differential diagnostic and may increase the diagnosis accuracy.
Chemical Factors which Prompt Oral Pathological Phenomena In Some Nutrition Diseases
Authors: Lupusoru Raoul Vasile , Topor Gabriel , Miron Ingrith Crenguta , Grigore Mihaela , Esanu irina
Published: January 2020

In so-called general pathology, the centre of gravity must fall precisely on the experimental pathology, on the analysis of experimental pathological processes. To understand the life of a diseased organism, it is necessary to know the morphological changes at different stages of development of the pathological processes. Morphopathology deals with the study of morphological changes in a diseased organism. Both disciplines, namely both pathophysiology, as well as morphopathology, complement each other and together constitute a vast field of medical knowledge, namely the so-called pathology (pathos = suffering, disease, and logos = science). Physiopathology uses the data of the morphological changes found as a result of the pathological processes and it is closely related to the pathological anatomy, which deals with the same problems, but from another point of view: both have the same object of study, namely, the diseased human organism. Any pathological action provokes from the very beginning a defence of the body, directed against the injurious agent or the lesion. Pathological phenomena are recognized not only by studying the functional changes of the body and its various parts; taking into account the unity between function and form, it is necessary to study the morphological changes. From the research carried the following resulted: from the total of 165 cases, 102 cases (61.81%) presented diabetes, 34 cases (20.62%) obesity, 29 cases (17.57%) gout. In the treatment of oral mucosal lesions, strong antiseptics will be avoided since these are necrotizing (multiple cases of diabetic angiopathy are known), attention should also be paid to performing fixed or mobile prosthetic works that do not have to traumatize the periodontium and the mucosa of the prosthetic field in order to avoid the possibility of over-infection. Avoid bleeding manoeuvres in case of a diabetic patient with high blood sugar, taking into account the risk of diabetic coma.
The Efficiency of Biological Total Phosphorus Removal Process
Authors: Muntenita Cristian , Dragomir Balanica Carmelia Mariana , Simionescu Aurel Gabriel , Stanciu Silvius , Popa Camelia Lacramioara
Published: January 2020

This article investigates the efficiency of phosphorus removal in the municipal wastewater treatment plants in five counties of Romania from 2013 to 2017. This study focused on evaluation of the performance of phosphorus elimination using biological methods in order to respect the admissible effluent discharge limits. The yearly average of inflow total phosphorus varies from 3.64 mg/L to 4.22 mg/L comparing with 1.02 mg/ L and 1.59 mg/L the average of outflow. Chemical and biological methods are utilized to remove phosphorus. The efficiency of the numerous process available for the phosphorus removal is quite inadequate by comparing the effluent degree of purification and the removal cost.
Clinical-statistical Study on the Biomimetic Adhesion of Whole Ceramic Inlays
Authors: Buruiana Ana Maria , Biclesanu Florentina Cornelia , Antoniac Iulian Vasile , Miculescu Marian , Predescu Anca Mihaela , Hancu Violeta
Published: January 2020

Currently, a new approach to restorative dentistry is possible, from biomimetic point of view, by using restorative materials with a natural tooth-like structure and very strong adhesion to the hard remaining tissues. The objective of the study was to compare in vitro the marginal adaptation of restorations with whole ceramic inlays, using the biomimetic method compared to the classical method. A batch of 60 extracted impacted molars was used for the study. Large cavities were prepared at occlusal proximal surfaces according to minimally invasive therapy principles. The teeth were divided into 4 study groups (A, B, C, D). Batches A and C contain teeth prepared and restored through classical method, with entirely ceramic inlays. Batches B and D contain teeth restored through biomimetic adhesive method. After preparation, fluid composite (Gradia Direct Flo - GC) was used as a basic filling material to seal dentine wounds and dental canaliculi according to biomimetic principles. Cementing was done with Variolink Esthetic DC-Ivoclar (lot A and B) and with Maxcem Elite - Kerr (lot C and D). Samples were cut and prepared for microscopic analysis. The analysis of the four batches revealed the existence of the microfissure in the dentine wounds and the presence of fragments detached from the cementing material layer. The hybrid layer is homogeneous with qualitative dental canaliculi sealing. The difference between the two methods is the size of these defects, in the case of the classical method being approximately 2 times larger. The difference between the two types of cementing material used is due to the fact that in case of Maxcem Elite - Kerr cement, discontinuities have been observed at the level of cementing material - inlay material interface. The biomimetic method is superior to the classical one, the integrity of the layers of materials used in the biomimetic treatment is clearly superior to the integrity of the layers of material used in the classical treatment.
Current Trends of Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectroscopy Use in Clinical Gynecology
Authors: Petca Aida , Radu Dan Cristian , Petca Razvan Cosmin , Mehedintu Claudia , Barac Ramona Ileana , Ionescu Alec , Dogaroiu Catalin , Berceanu Costin , Maru Nicoleta
Published: January 2020

In the present environment of staggering technical innovations and increasing expectations of quality healthcare it is evident that we need to fine tune our diagnostic abilities in order to fulfil patients� demands for more efficient therapies and augmented quality of life. We are looking for current trends in clinical gynecology that make use of Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectroscopy, technology not yet employed in Romanian laboratories for the clinical practice but that is rapidly becoming the worldwide method of choice for accurate characterization of the hormonal milieu essential for the requirements of women healthcare.
Assessment of Bacterial Associations Involved in Periodontal Disease Using Crevicular Fluid
Authors: Teodorescu Alexandra Cornelia , Teslaru Silvia , Solomon Sorina Mihaela , Zetu Liviu , Luchian Ionut , Sioustis Ioana-Andreea , Martu Maria Alexandra , Vasiliu Bogdan , Martu Silvia
Published: January 2020

Generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAP) and severe chronic periodontitis (SCP) are two different clinical entities for which the differential diagnosis can become difficult to establish especially in patients over 35 years of age. The aim of this study was to determine the bacterial subgingival profiles for these two types of periodontitis and to highlight the possible bacterial associations that are characteristic to each clinical form, thus making the differential diagnosis easier for the general dental practitioner.
C-Reactive Protein - A Predictable Biomarker in Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Totan Maria , Antonescu Elisabeta , Catana Maria Gabriela , Cernusca-Mitariu Maria Mihaela , Duica Lavinia , Roman-Filip Corina , Comaneanu Raluca Monica , Cernusca-Mitariu Sebastian Ioan
Published: January 2020

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a non-specific inflammatory marker, correlated with the severity and prognosis of ischemic stroke. We performed a retrospective study in which were included 81 patients diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke admitted between January and July 2017 in the Department of Neurology, Sibiu Emergency Clinical Hospital. CRP values were classified on three levels (0 - 5 mg / L, 5 - 50 mg / l and] 50 mg / l). We examined the correlation between CRP levels according to the type of ischemic (lacunar / territorial) stroke, the degree of motor deficit (quantified by the mRC scale), the associated risk factors and the mortality rate. PCR values above 50 mg / L were found in patients with territorial stroke (15%). Moderate motor deficits predominate, with PCR values ranging from 5-50 mg / L. The most important risk factors found in the patients included in our study were hypertension and atherosclerosis. We made correlations between these risk factors and the PCR values. In most cases with these two risk factors were recorded a mean PCR value (5-50 mg / L).For atherosclerosis the results were statistically significant, p = 0.021. Most patients (56%) had CRP levels ranging from 5 to 50 mg / L. These values recorded highest death rates. PCR it is an important marker of inflammation and it is important to be determined in all patients with acute ischemic stroke, especially which is thought to be correlated with the prognosis of these patients.
In vitro Comparison of Accuracy of Two Scanners Used in Dental Medicine
Authors: Burde Alexandru Victor , Manole Marius , Campian Radu-Septimiu , Sinescu Cosmin , Baciu Sorana
Published: January 2020

This experimental study aims to highlight and compare the resolution and accuracy (trueness and fidelity) of an intraoral scanner and a laboratory scanner. In order to achieve the aim of this study, an experimental model consisting of a die with a standard preparation for a porcelain-fused to metal crown was manufactured from a physiognomic polymethylmethacrylate resin. The experimental model was scanned with an industrial CT to obtain the virtual reference model. Then, the die was scanned 15 times with each scanner. In order to asses trueness, comparisons were made with the virtual reference model, and for fidelity, the first scan in the series was compared with the following scans. In regards to the trueness of the scanners, the average deviation for the laboratory scanner is 4.31 and 17.34 mm for the intraoral scanner. When comparing the serial scannings� of the same die, the lowest recorded deviation is 6.4 mm for the laboratory scanner and 21.57mm for the intraoral scanner. For both fidelity and trueness, the F test demonstrates that there is a statistically significant difference between the scanners and the applied T-tests confirm the lower degree of error-rate generation by the laboratory scanner. The dimensional limitations imposed for the intraoral scanners have a direct consequence on their trueness and fidelity when compared to their laboratory counterparts.
Design and Evaluation of a Delivery System Based on Liposomes for Armoracia rusticana Extract
Authors: Pavaloiu Ramona-Daniela , Sha At Fawzia , Bubueanu Corina , Hlevca Cristina , Nechifor Gheorghe
Published: January 2020

The aim of this paper was the design and evaluation of delivery system for Armoracia rusticana leaves extract with the purpose to use such systems in food or cosmetic field. Liposomes loaded with Armoracia rusticana were prepared by film hydration method and presented good entrapment efficiency, nano-sizes ([150 nm), low polydispersity index and good stability over 90 days at 4oC. In vitro drug release study showed the ability of liposomes to provide slow release of extract with reduced burst effect compared to free extract. These promising results suggest that liposomes could be exploited as carriers for herbal ingredients.
The FEA Study of the Biomecanic Behavior of Canine Reconstructed with Composite Resin
Authors: Dawod Nazem , Florescu Anamaria , Antoniac Iulian Vasile , Stoia Dan Ioan , Hancu Violeta , Biclesanu Florentina Cornelia
Published: January 2020

The aim of the finite element analysis (FEA) is to determine the stress and deformation state of all elements of four mechanical assemblies under certain loading and fastening conditions of the structure. The structure of the finite element analysis consists of GIC and 4 geometric variables (no bone loss, 1 surface radial loss, 2 surfaces and circumferential loss). Geometric reconstruction of simulated elements is done based on the X-ray scan images. The DICOM image collection is imported into Mimics 10.01, where two color layers are applied, which are then transformed into volumes. Surface integrity was accomplished using Geomagic Studio 2013 software. Subsequent to the reconstruction, classical geometric modeling was carried out using the SolidWorks 2013 CAD environment. Four geometric models were made and the assembly described above was inserted. Finite element analysis was performed with the Ansys 13 software. For resin composite restorations, in the case of circumferentilly bone loss, the restoration pressure drops due to increased tooth elastic deformation possibilities. In case of bone loss on one face and two sides of the tooth, there is a strong pressure on the cementum-bone interface, due to the bending effect that occurs. Pressures in dental root restorations are higher in the case of reconstruction using resin composite.
Corrosion Behavior of Welded Repaires for Water Turbine Blades
Authors: Ciocoiu Robert , Coman Razvan , Trante Octavian , Raiciu Anca Daniela , Vasile Mihai , Ciuca Ion , Navodariu Nicolae , Cristescu Ioan
Published: January 2020

The immersed components of hydroelectric power plants are permanently in contact with the water stream and their wear occurs by corrosion, erosion and cavitation. This damage is usually repaired by welding: the procedure is fast and reduces plant downtime. Adopting proper weld procedures are crucial for blade performance and to establish a protocol the following experiment was devised: rectangular samples 600x200x15mm were obtained from a discarded blade used in a hydroelectric power plant and in the median region a 3mm deep groove was milled to simulate erosion damage. The damage was repaired by welding using MIG, WIG, MMAW and oxyacetylene techniques using 136L as filler on cold and preheated at 400�C base materials. Specimens from the welded ensembles were obtained and prepared accordingly for corrosion testing. Post corrosion testing studies using the light microscope and scanning electron microscope were performed in order to determine surface damage. At first glance results appear contradictory: the corrosion test results revealed best behavior for MIG weld repairs, on the cold sample, while the corrosion features measured on the exposed area revealed that oxyacetylene welding would be best. Complementary methods are required and currently employed to establish optimum welding procedure parameters for water turbine blade repairs.
Mathematical Modeling for the Absorption Capacity of Heavy Metals from the Soil in the Case of Phragmites Australis Plant Species
Authors: Chitimus Alexandra Dana , Nedeff Valentin , Sandu Ion , Radu Cristian , Mosnegutu Emilian , Sandu Ioan Gabriel , Barsan Narcis
Published: January 2020

This paper proposes a tridimensional mathematical model of the absorption capacity of heavy metals (cadmium and nickel) from the soil in the case of Phragmites Australis plant species (the soil and plant samples was taken from six locations/areas along the Bistri�a and Crac�u Rivers, belonging to the Siret hydrographic basin). The variable measures taken into consideration when carrying out the experiments and realizing the mathematical model are the distance from the water-soil interface from which the plant samples were taken and the concentration of the heavy metals in the soil. The mathematical model was elaborated and tested by means of the TableCurve 3D program used for generating linear and non-linear equations. A very high absorption capacity of cadmium from the soil was recorded A very high absorption capacity of cadmium from the soil was recorded, in the case of Phragmites Australis plant species (190�234 % higher than in the soil). The correlation coefficient of the mathematic model was between 0.90 and 0.98.
Troilite (FeS) Oxidation in the Presence of a Newly Synthesized TRIS-based Base
Authors: Duinea Madalina Ionela , Carac Geta , Dabuleanu Irina Daniela , Petcu Mihaela Alexandra , Sarbu Laura Gabriela , Birsa Mihail Lucian , Reiss Aurora , Chirita Paul
Published: January 2020

The effect of a newly synthesized TRIS-based Schiff base (XC) on the oxidative dissolution of FeS in air-equilibrated solutions with pH 2.26 and temperature of 27�C was investigated by Potentiodynamic polarization, Cyclic Voltammetry, Optical Microscopy and quantum chemical calculations. The XC concentration varied between 0 and 0.52 mM. It was observed that XC decreases the corrosion current densities of the oxidative dissolution of FeS. Our results indicate that the inhibitory effect of XC is due to its adsorption on the FeS surface.
Clostridium difficile Infection in Western Romania: Correlations Between Ribotype and Clinical Form One year observational retrospective study
Authors: Marinescu Adelina Raluca , Lazureanu Voichita , Laza Ruxandra , Musta Virgil , Nicolescu Narcisa , Licker Monica
Published: January 2020

Clostridium difficile is a globally significant enteric pathogen with rapid emergence in the USA, Asia, Oceania and Europe. It is reported to be the leading cause of infectious diarrhea in healthcare facilities of developed nations, and the burden of disease caused by this pathogen is receiving increasing recognition. The objectives of the present study consisted in determining the incidence of the C. difficile infection during the last year, correlating the ribotype with the clinical form of disease, as well as the quantification of the importance of the ATLAS score in the evolution of enterocolitis with C. difficile. Also, the secondary objectives of the study were: observation of the pathogens circulation in cases transferred from other hospital units and correlation of the current treatment versus existing antimicrobial guidelines. We have performed an observational retrospective study of Clostridium difficile enterocolitis cases in the Hospital of Infectious Diseases and Pneumophtisiology Victor Babes Timisoara, during January 2018- December 2018. Between January and December 2018, 207 patients with C. difficile acute enterocolitis were hospitalized. The Atlas scores remain of great utility in determining the prevalence of the infection. Of the 207 hospitalized patients in 18 cases, ribotyping was positive. All the 18 ribotypes were with binary toxin (cdt) and genotype 027, a strain commonly found in the west of the country, but also in countries with neighboring borders. Compared to the previous years, there is an alarming increase in the number of cases with C. difficile infection, ribotype 027. These isolates had another characteristic that no doubt contributed to their ability to spread quickly in a healthcare environment, they produced very high levels of spores compared to other C. difficile strains.
Peningkatan Kapasitas dan Akuntabilitas Kinerja Birokrasi dan Indikator serta Model Pengukurannya
Authors: Kartiwa H.A.
Published: January 2020

Accountability is an obligation embodiment of government institutions to take responsibility for the success and failure of their mission. Implementation of accountability through a strategic approach, which will accommodate the rapid changes occurring in the organization and quickly adapt to changes as the demands anticipatory stakeholders concerned. Implementation of accountability and the external examination itself is needed as one of the pillars for the creation of good governance and clean government. The democratic climate in public bureaucracies inspires trust and mutual trust between the government and the public. A clear division of powers and a balance between the state creates a conducive atmosphere to the built of the nation and the state.
Perkembangan dan Tantangan Penerapan Standar Pelayanan Minimal di Kabupaten Kebumen
Authors: Pandoyo Adi
Published: January 2020

Pelaksanaan SPM di Kabupaten Kebumen sudah dilaksanakan sejak tahun 2007 atau sebelum SPM Kementrian diterbitkan yaitu tahun 2008. Pelaksanaannya dimulai dari proses pengenalan SPM dan IKU (Indikator Kinerja Utama) kepada seluruh SKPD (badan, kantor, dinas, setda, setwan) yang digunakan sebagai tolok ukur keberhasilan kinerja SKPD. SPM disusun dan ditetapkan dengan Peraturan Bupati sedangkan IKU
dengan keputusan Kepala SKPD.
Peningkatan Kapasitas dan Akuntabilitas Kinerja Birokrasi dan Indikatornya serta Model Pengukurannya
Authors: Saptawan Adriyan
Published: January 2020

Mewujudkan akuntabilitas birokrasi dalam kerangka profesionalisme good governance di Indonesia bukanlah hal yang mudah. Namun demikian Pemerintah sudah memulainya melalui kebijakan yang dibuat dengan menetapkan asas pelayanan publik meliputi transparansi, akuntabilitas, kondisional, partisipatif, kesamaan hak, keseimbangan hak dan kewajiban, petunjuk teknis transparansi dan akuntabilitas dalam penyelenggaraan pelayanan publik, serta pedoman penyelenggaraan pelayanan terpadu satu pintu yang mengatur penyederhanaan penyelenggaraan pelayanan.
Pemekaran Daerah di Indonesia
Authors: Suryanto Suryanto
Published: January 2020

Pemekaran daerah merupakan proses pembentukan daerah otonom baru di mana komunitas masyarakat yang berada dalam suatu wilayah tertentu memisahkan diri dari daerah induk untuk membentuk pemerintahan sendiri (self local government). Melalui kebijakan pemekaran, memberikan kemudahan dan peluang yang lebih besar bagi masyarakat di suatu daerah untuk membentuk pemerintahan daerah dengan karakteristik dan identitas lokal tertentu. Dengan demikian adanya pemekaran daerah, sebagai konsekuensi logisnya, akan memunculkan daerah otonom hasil pemekaran atau daerah otonom baru.
Peningkatan Penyelenggaraan Pemerintahan yang Bersih dan Bebas KKN dan Indikator-Indikator Hasilnya
Authors: Wijaya Andy Fefta
Published: January 2020

This paper presents this new perspective of public management (NPM) and governance in administrative sciences and explains the differences between them. NPM risk leaving the public service function for the poor and marginalized, therefore improving governance perspective NPM movement's weakness. New Public Management Paradigm with no accountability (accountability) would risk leaving the public interest. Accountability as a fundamental pillar of good governance paradigm can improve the weaknesses found in the paradigm previously thought. A major component to the success of public accountability is a system of information transparency. Transparency of information is authorized to be used for public sector performance evaluation measures and for evaluating public sector executive accountability for all decisions and actions, ie to what extent the results/outcomes and impacts resulting from beneficial to the public.
Content Accessibility and Semantic Networks Processed on Foreign Natural Language Analysis
Authors: Dousset Bernard , El haddadi Anass , Mothe Josiane
Published: January 2020

In this paper we present a methodology that makes it possible to mine a document collection from a domain without knowing the language in which the documents are written. We describe in detail a method, tools and results that can be used within a digital library context for Science Watch and Competitive Intelligence. We consider a collection associated with the aquaculture domain written in Chinese and extracted from a digital library. Based on the original coding (UNICODE) of the data and the tag marking the structure of the documents, we extract key elements (authors, phrases, etc.) from within the domain and analyse them. The results are displayed in the form of graphs and networks. We extract people networks and semantic networks before examining their evolution over a period of several years. The principles developed in this paper can be applied to any language.
A discourse analysis methodology based on semantic principles - an application to brands, journalists and consumers discourses
Authors: Grivel Luc , Bousquet Olivier
Published: January 2020

This is a R&D Paper. It describes an analysis coming from a research project about opinion measurement and monitoring on the Internet. This research is realized within "Paragraphe" laboratory, in partnership with the market research institute Harris Interactive (CIFRE grant beginning July 2010). The purpose of the study was to define CRM possibilities. The targets of the study were self-employed workers and very small businesses. The discourses analysis is linked to a qualitative study. It turns around three types of discourses: brands, journalists and clients’ discourses. In the brand discourses analysis we benchmarked brand websites belonging to several businesses. In this first step, we tried to identify the most used words and promises by brands to the target we were studying. For that benchmark, we downloaded "Professionals" sections of the websites. Clients’ discourses analysis is based on opened answers coming from satisfaction questionnaires. The questions we are studying have been asked after a call to a hot line or after a technician intervention. Journalists’ discourses analysis is based on articles, published on information websites specialized in Harris Interactive's client sector. These websites were chosen because we considered them to be representative of information sources, which the target could consult.
Competitive Intelligence and Knowledge Creation - Outward insights from an empirical survey
Authors: Oubrich Mourad
Published: January 2020

The 21st century is characterized by many transformations which have had an impact on the  growth of companies, such as aggressive competition, layoff plans, terrorist attacks and rising oil prices.  It is of importance for a company to develop a protection against future impediments. This can be done by creating knowledge through a competitive intelligence process, which is the main focus of this article. With different theories about knowledge creation and competitive intelligence at hand, a qualitative empirical study was developed. The article presents how a company’s strategic intent, mission and strategic objectives can act as a guide for the competitive intelligence process, in order to gain the information necessary to find opportunities and eliminate threats.
Key Success Factors in Business Intelligence
Authors: Adamala Szymon , Cidrin Linus
Published: January 2020

Business Intelligence can bring critical capabilities to an organization, but the implementation of such capabilities is often plagued with problems. Why is it that certain projects fail, while others succeed? The aim of this article is to identify the factors that are present in successful Business Intelligence projects and to organize them into a framework of critical success factors. A survey was conducted during the spring of 2011 to collect primary data on Business Intelligence projects. Findings confirm that Business Intelligence projects are wrestling with both technological and non-technological problems, but the non-technological problems are found to be harder to solve as well as more time consuming than their counterparts. The study also shows that critical success factors for Business Intelligence projects are different from success factors for Information Systems projects in general. Business Intelligences projects have critical success factors that are unique to the subject matter. Major differences can be found primarily among non-technological factors, such as the presence of a specific business need and a clear vision to guide the project. Success depends on types of project funding, the business value provided by each iteration in the project and the alignment of the project to a strategic vision for Business Intelligence at large. Furthermore, the study provides a framework for critical success factors that, explains sixty-one percent of variability of success for projects. Areas which should be given special attention include making sure that the Business Intelligence solution is built with the end users in mind, that the Business Intelligence solution is closely tied to the company’s strategic vision and that the project is properly scoped and prioritized to concentrate on the best opportunities first.
EDITIORIAL NOTE VOL 1, NO 1 (2011)
Authors: Solberg Soilen Klaus
Published: January 2020

It is with great pleasure that we publish the first ten articles of JISIB. The articles represent a broad collection of topics from within the discipline of Intelligence Studies. There is a, we think, a balance in this issue between more managerial and more technical aspects of Intelligence Studies. In today’s world, intelligence problems are more often solved with the help of software and technical tools. It is no longer the case in organizations that managers work only with managerial aspects and technicians with technical aspects. Instead it has become a requirement that each group know a bit of both. Managers need to know how to operate software and new technical equipment and technicians need to know about the needs of end-users to be of value. This does not mean that professional specialties are about to disappear. It is more a sign that information technology is getting a tighter grip around the way we build successful organizations. Any study of intelligence with the aim to be relevant needs to reflect this.
Customers’ Expectations and Needs in the Business Intelligence Software Market
Authors: Sabanovic Adis , Solberg Søilen Klaus
Published: January 2020

This paper aims to find out what companies desire when choosing a Business Intelligence (BI) system. We look at what their needs are and what they expect and understand from this software system, which can make them work more efficient and gain better knowledge about the business they are in. A web questionnaire was used for 67 Swedish companies from various industries. The results are summarized and analyzed in cross tables for comparison. A model called The PET-model of BI implementation was created as a result of the theoretical findings. The model is used to finalize the results and the conclusions of the paper. The paper provides an argument for and an analysis of what is expected from a valuable BI Software Solution. It provides relevant facts about companies’ BI usage habits, which again is a guideline for BI software product development.
Multiversion Document Warehouse: An Approach to Multidimensional Analysis
Authors: Khrouf Kaïs , Feki Jamel , Soulé-Dupuy Chantal
Published: January 2020

Document warehouses allow the storage of selected and filtered heterogeneous documents, as well as their exploitation through multidimensional analyses techniques. However, the content of documents is dynamic and changes over time. In practice, decisional analysts may be interested in various versions of documents. The document warehouse should store and manage these versions. This paper presents an extended generic model for document warehouses allowing the management of multiversion documents. In addition, it proposes a multidimensional analysis of the document versions.
Analysis of Competition in Chinese Automobile Industry based on an Opinion and Sentiment Mining System
Authors: Xie Xinzhou , Wang Qiang , Chen Anqi
Published: January 2020

In this paper a methodology for a mining system is introduced. The architecture of the system is based upon what is called opinion and sentiment mining. The mining system is used to analyze competition in the auto industry. The results show the advantages with each of the two cars used for this study. Instead of offering theory this is a hands-on approach to help solve specific problems by describing a complex process.
Applying patent analysis with Competitive technical intelligence: the case of Plastics
Authors: Salvador Marisela Rodríguez , Bañuelos Mario Alberto Tello
Published: January 2020

This article presents a methodology that integrates patent analysis in a study of Competitive Technical Intelligence. Our approach was applied in the area of plastics. We identified areas of research, leading companies and technology trends.
EDITORIAL NOTE VOL 2, NO 2 (2012)
Authors: Solberg Søilen Klaus
Published: January 2020

The third issue of JISIB marks the journal’s first anniversary. Again we are delighted to welcome contributions by academics from all over the world, from so many different backgrounds. We also delighted to have contributions from a large number of female authors. This together shows, we believe, that the field of intelligence studies has a truly global reach.Most contributions continue to come from best papers from a number of conferences related to Intelligence Studies. For the articles in this issue we would like to thank in particular our American Editor, Prof. G. Scott Erickson. Four out of six articles this time come from ECKM 2012, which was held 6-7 September in Cartagena, Spain. Track co-chairs for the Mini Track on Competitive Intelligence and KM was G. Scott Erickson, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY and Helen N. Rothberg, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York.The article by Brigitte Gay shows how graphs can be used to illustrate and understand relations between organizations and companies. It illustrates well the degree to which the field of Competitive Intelligence relies heavily today on the development of new software. The article by Scott Ericson and Helen Rothberg clarifies much around the importance of knowledge assets and the study of Knowledge Management with that of Competitive Intelligence. Few have done more to understand this area than these two authors. Their findings have also been published in a new book this year, “Intelligence in action” (Palgrave Macmillan). The contribution by Jihene Chebbi Ghannay and Zeineb Ben Ammar Mamlouk Zeineb is a literature review that shows the same interdependence between CI and KM. The article by Olivier Mamavi shows what you can do with graphs to identify and understand networks for problems containing big data, in this case companies who have obtained French procurement contracts. The article by Gabriela López, Steve Eldridge, Salomón Montejano and Patricia Silva shows how to improve supply chain knowledge by a continuous evaluation and contextualization of a company’s own practices.  The last article by Mattias Nyblom, Jenny Behrami, Tung Nikkilä and Klaus Solberg Søilen is an investigation into what kind of Business Intelligence software is used by SMEs, why, and how companies evaluate their systems. As such its aim is to narrow a gap between theory and practice.On behalf of the Editorial Board,Sincerely Yours,Dr. Klaus Solberg Søilen
Balancing Knowledge Management and Competitive Intelligence, Initial Insights
Authors: Erickson Scott , Rothberg Helen
Published: January 2020

This paper reports on a large-scale study of how industries balance knowledge development with knowledge protection. In particular, we look at specific industries and the competitive imperatives to increase knowledge assets (or not) and to conduct competitive intelligence activities (or not). This analysis is based on our previously established SPF framework, though we have developed new measures and a new database that more reliably establish industry conditions. The paper explains the different results seen in different industries by examining four markedly different SPF environments. Based on these different environments, we can begin to explore some of the possible explanations for the differences (characteristics of relevant knowledge, Value Chain insights, life cycle stage, etc.).
Competiveness from Contextualisation of Supply Chain Knowledge
Authors: López Gabriela , Eldridge Steve , Silva Patricia
Published: January 2020

This paper provides a discussion about the need of a continuous contextualisation of knowledge practices in organisations. Also, a proposal of a knowledge representation to contextualize and diagnose supply chain knowledge is presented. The proposed knowledge representation is a codification to incorporate context in a way that some form of diagnosis of supply chain practices can be carried out, which could reveal possible favourable and unfavourable effects of practices in a supply chain. In addition, this paper has been constructed in Excel® as a prototype, with the aim of being used in workplaces to support decisions making in SMEs supply chains. For this investigation, a number of best practices have been analysed. Also, focus groups and individual interviews to operations managers, from global, small and medium enterprises, have been carried out. Subsequently, it has been possible to integrate the proposed coding representation to enable a contextualisation and diagnosis of supply chain knowledge.