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Bacteriological Status of Street Foods in Different University Premises of Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Authors: Tanjia Nafisa , Akhter Nahida , Roy Ajoy , Akhter Mir Shefaly , Ahmed Muniruddin , Islam Sufia
Published: December 2019

Street food contamination is common and has a potential health hazards throughout the world. These categories of foods are very popular among the students of Academic Institutions (Universities) of Dhaka city, Bangladesh for their appealing look and reasonable cost. This study was conducted to determine the presence of E. coli, Shigella sp. and Vibrio sp. in the street foods. Two hundred and forty-two food samples were collected from 20 University premises of Dhaka city. Biochemical tests were performed on suspected colonies for the identification of the relevant bacteria obtained from the samples. E. coli, Vibrio sp., and Shigella sp. were identified in 18% samples, where E. coli was found in 12%, Vibrio sp. was identified in 5%, and Shigella sp. in <1.0% food sample studied. The samples from which E. coli and food borne pathogens were obtained were considered unsatisfactory for human consumption.Presence of enteric bacteria in street foods indicates that the students of different Universities in Dhaka city might be at high risk of food borne disease

Bangladesh J Microbiol, Volume 36 Number 1 June 2019, pp 45-47
Study of Microbiological Quality of Fresh Juices Vended in Dhaka City
Authors: Afroz Kayseri , Shammi Tahmina , Kabir Md Shahidul
Published: December 2019

Fresh juices sold by the street vendors are rich in nutritional value and considered as popular drink in Dhaka city .They can be easily contaminated by pathogenic bacteria from unhygienic environment of food preparation area and serves as a potential source of food borne outbreaks. Freshly produced juices of papaya (n = 2), wood apple (n = 2), wood apple and papaya juice (1), lemon (n = 2), and sugarcane (n = 3) were examined for the total bacterial mload, coliforms, Staphylococcus spp., Pseudomonas spp., Vibrio spp., Salmonella spp., and Shigella spp. in this study. Total bacterial load in eight samples were within 0 to 107 cfu/ml, six samples exhibited the presence of staphylococci within the range of 0 to 105 cfu/ml. Total coliforms were detected in six samples which ranged from 104 to 105 cfu/ ml. Vibrio spp., Salmonella spp., and Shigella spp. were isolated by enrichment and selective plating method. Eight samples demonstrated the presence of Vibrio spp. and none of them were positive for Salmonella spp. and Shigella spp. Antibiotic sensitivity patterns were determined against eight isolates using Erythromycin (15μg), Amoxicillin (10 μg), Gentamicin (10 μg), Vancomycin (30 μg), Ciprofloxacin (5 μg), Rifampicin (5 μg), Azithromycin (15 μg), Neomycin (10 μg) and Cefexime (5 μg). Klebsiella sp. (n = 1), Vibrio sp. (n = 2), Enterobacter sp. (n = 1), and Proteus sp. (n = 1) showed multi drug resistance in this study. Contamination of street vended juices pose risks to consumers health and requires adequate attention of appropriate authority.

Bangladesh J Microbiol, Volume 36 Number 1 June 2019, pp 49-53
‘The Swedish Condition’: Representations of Religion in the Swedish Press 1988–2018
Authors: Lövheim Mia
Published: December 2019

The aim of this article is to examine changes and continuities in thecoverage of religion in Swedish daily newspapers between 1988 and2018. Previous research has shown that Sweden in comparison withother Nordic countries is more secular in terms of its population’sreligious belief and practice, and more tolerant of immigration andreligious diversity. Against this background the article discusseswhether the representation of religion in four selected newspapersduring 2018 reveals a change with regard to trends identified in previous studies, covering the period between 1988 and 2008. It especiallyasks if such changes indicate the continuity of the ‘Swedish condition’,meaning a more tolerant approach to religious diversity as expressedin the daily press. The analysis shows that the coverage of religion inthe Swedish press during the period between 2008 and 2018 developsthrough parallel trends of the continued acknowledgement of religious diversity, a heightened focus on Islam and the public presenceof religion, and more contestation with regard to the political andsocial implications of this situation. In assessing these trends furtherstudy is needed concerning the interrelations between media representations of religious diversity and changes in other institutions inSwedish society such as politics, law, and education.
JUSTIFIKASI INTERVENSI INTERNASIONAL DALAM KONFLIK SUATU NEGARA
Authors: Satnyoto Andaru
Published: December 2019

Conflict among states or interstate conflict is still part of the important concern in the politics and international relations. International attention is becoming stronger along with the shift view of international society regarding the intervention justification to reduce the conflict. Realist and moralist perspective are changed by cosmopolitan one since the individual interest and security are more important rather than the will to maintain the state security including motives of sphere of influence and maintaining group stability and balance of power. This post-cold war phenomenon on the intervention justification tends to be conducted in the multilateral way and it is urged by humanity reasons â€“ that is why it is called humanitarian intervention -- rather than political and state security reasons. The significance of intervention in the international relations is debatable issue since it involves various matter like legalistic language/term, various interests and international opinion.

 

Keywords: intervention, justification of intervention, humanitarian intervention, cosmopolitan perspective

 

 

Abstrak

 

Konflik antar negara (inter-state conflict) menjadi perhatian penting dalam politik dan hubungan internasional. Perhatian internasional menjadi semakin kuat dengan adanya pergeseran pandangan masyarakat internasional terkait justifikasi intervensi untuk meredam konflik. Perspektif realis dan moralis digeser oleh (perspektif kosmopolitan) mengingat kepentingan dan keamanan individu lebih penting daripada keinginan untuk mempertahankan keamanan negara termasuk motif-motif lingkungan pengaruh, mempertahankan stabilitas kelompok dan perimbangan kekuasaan. Justifikasi intervensi yang merupakan fenomena perang dingin cenderung dilaksanakan dengan cara multilateral dan didorong oleh alasan-alasan kemanusiaan â€“ itulah mengapa disebut dengan intervensi kemanusiaan (humanitarian intervention) â€“ daripada alasan politik dan keamanan negara. Signifikansi intervensi dalam hubungan internasional merupakan isu yang diperdebatkan karena melibatkan berbagai hal seperti pengertian legalistik, berbagai kepentingan dan opini internasional.

 

Kata kunci: intervensi, justifikasi intervensi, intervensi kemanusiaan, perspektif kosmopolitan
DIPLOMASI EKONOMI INDONESIA DAN PASAR PROSPEKTIF DI KAWASAN PACIFIC ALLIANCE: STUDI KASUS MEKSIKO DAN CHILE
Authors: Hutabarat Leonard
Published: December 2019

This article argues that Indonesian economic diplomacy should consider Mexico and Chile as member of Pacific Alliance in Latin American region as the prospective markets for Indonesia in the future. As emerging economies, these two countries have positive economic projection, population growth and their demand for import products from other region. Based on economic diplomacy concept, Indonesian efforts to negotiate bilateral trade agreements (free trade agreement) or Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Mexico and Chile will be part of longterm strategy to build these countries as two of Indonesian non traditional markets.

Keywords : Economic Diplomacy, Pacific Alliance, Mexico, Chile

Abstrak

Artikel ini berargumen bahwa diplomasi ekonomi Indonesia perlu mempertimbangkan Meksiko dan Chile yang merupakan negara anggota Aliansi Pasifik di kawasan Amerika Latin sebagai pasar prospektif bagi Indonesia pada masa yang akan datang. Sebagai emerging economies, kedua negara ini memiliki proyeksi ekonomi yang positif, pertumbuhan penduduk dan kebutuhannya terhadap produk-produk impor dari kawasan lain. Berdasarkan konsep diplomasi ekonomi, upaya-upaya Indonesia untuk menegosiasikan perjanjian-perjanjian perdagangan bilateralnya (perjanjian perdagangan bebas) atau Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) dengan Meksiko dan Chile akan menjadi bagian dari starategi jangka panjang untuk mengembangkan kedua negara ini sebagai dua pasar non tradisional Indonesia.

Kata Kunci : Diplomasi Ekonomi, Aliansi Pasifik, Meksiko, Chile
HUMAN SECURITY FOR BORDER SOCIETY: A CASE STUDY AT WARIS COMMUNITY AT THE BORDERS OF RI-PNG
Authors: Pugu Melyana Ratana , Yani Yanyan Mochamad
Published: December 2019

This research is aimed to explain the border society situation at Waris District, which is located remote from government services.  This condition reflects a threat on human security at the borders in Keerom regency, Papua, which is directly bordering Papua New Guinea (PNG). This research uses qualitative research method, in which it explains the human security threat in education and health at Waris District, which borders PNG. The education and health improvement and development for Waris community are organized through the provision infrastructure such as: the number of schools, teachers, community health centres. These are the indicators for the education and health improvement and development in the border region.  The outcome of this research is a reference for the government in border region management in the sectors of education and health, as an effort to minimise human security threat for the Waris community at the borders between RI-PNG.

 

Keywords: Human Security, Border Society, Waris, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea

 

 

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan situasi masyarakat perbatasan di Distrik Waris yang berlokasi terpencil jauh dari pelayanan publik dari pemerintah. Kondisi ini menyebabkan adanya ancaman terhadap keamanan manusia di daerah perbatasan Kabupaten Keerom, Papua yang langsung berbatasan dengan Papua Nugini. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif untuk menjelaskan ancaman terhadap keamanan manusia di bidang pendidikan dan kesehatan di Distrik Waris yang berbatasan langsung dengan Papua Nugini. Pembangunan dan peningkatan bidang pendidikan dan kesehatan dilakukan melalui pengadaan infrastruktur seperti jumlah sekolah, guru, pusat-pusat kesehatan masyarakat. Ini semua merupakan indikator untuk pembangunan dan peningkatan bidang pendidikan dan kesehatan di kawasan perbatasan. Hasil penelitian menjadi bahan masukan bagi pemerintah dalam mengelola kawasan perbatasan terutama di sector pendidikan dan kesehatan, sebagai upaya untuk meminimalkan ancaman terhadap keamanan manusia di Distrik Waris yang berada di daerah perbatasan antara Republik Indonesia dan Papua Nugini.

Kata Kunci: Keamanan Manusia, Masyarakat Perbatasan, Waris, Indonesia, Papua Nugini
The protocol of empirical antimicrobial therapy of the inpatient hospital of the National Medical and Surgical Center n. a. N. I. Pirogov (fourth edition, 2018)
Authors: Karpov O. E. , Zamyatin M. N. , Gusarov V. G. , Orlova O. A. , Fomina V. S. , Kamyshova D. A. , Kamenova E. E. , Dementienko M. V. , Petrova L. V. , Lashenkova N. N. , Kolozyan D. A.
Published: December 2019

The protocol of empirical antimicrobial therapy (AMT) in the National Medical & Surgical Center n. a. N. I. Pirogov is a part of antimicrobial stewardship program, implemented in 2013. The protocol is based on local antimicrobial resistance data, takes into account features of the hospital and contains the decision-making process for risk stratification of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms, for start, choice, removal of AMT and its results assessment, as well as differentiated algorithms of empirical antibiotic therapy for respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissues infections, urinary tract infections, bloodstream infections, intra-abdominal infections, periprosthetic joint infection, central nervous system infection, infections in neutropenic patients, treatment regimens for antibiotic-associated colitis. The protocol is updated annually, the fourth edition of the protocol is presented.
Rationale for use of osteoplastic material Bio Ost in surgical dentistry clinic
Authors: Efimova E. Yu. , Stomatov D. V. , Efimov Yu. V. , Stomatov A. V. , Smolentsev D. V. , Dolgova I. V. , Kireev P. V.
Published: December 2019

A comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of surgical treatment of 63 patients with periapical cysts of the jaws with the filling of a bone defect with osteoplastic material Osteo Biol (the comparison group) and Bio Ost (the study group) was carried out. The results obtained in patients of the study group indicate a predominance of the rate of osteogenesis processes over the rate of resorption processes, which characterizes the osteo-substituting material Bio-Ost as meeting modern requirements for such materials.
Study of microflora of oral cavity in men and women with gastroesophageal reflux disease
Authors: Makeeva I. M. , Margaryan E. G. , Sazanskaya L. S. , Gulua M. M.
Published: December 2019

The number of men and women with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is increasing every year, in addition this disease tends to rejuvenation. Due to the fact that the oral cavity is the initial part of the digestive system, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and the corresponding changes in the oral cavity are closely interrelated. Objective: to determine the qualitative composition of the oral microflora in men and women with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Materials and methods. 20 patients (10 men and 10 women) aged 18 to 74 years with gastroesophageal reflux disease were examined. PCR (polymerase chain reaction) was used for the study, saliva pH and periodontal index PI were measured. Research result. A study of the microflora of the oral cavity showed a high prevalence of periodontopathogenic microorganisms Porpheromonas gingivalis and Prevotella intermidia, 65% of patients (45% men and 20% women), Actinobaccilus actinomecetemcomitans in 45% of patients (15% of men and 30% women), Treponema denticola in 80% of patients with GERD. It was dominated by the acidic environment. The data obtained indicate the relationship between the qualitative composition of the oral microflora and the progression of periodontal disease in men and women with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Inflammatory diseases of pelvic organs and longed use of intrauterine contraception (clinical case)
Authors: Mukim-Zoda T. M. , Hojamuradova D. A.
Published: December 2019

The article emphasizes the etiology, pathogenesis and complications of pelvic inflammatory diseases in the use of intrauterine contraceptives (IUD). The risk of inflammation is higher in the first weeks of the use of IUD. The urgency of the problem is shown by the example of the case from the practice of the gynecological department of Khujand regional clinical hospital (Republic of Tajikistan).
Significance of Chromogranin A in Diagnosis and Prognosis of Neuroendocrine Tumors
Authors: Lyubimova N. V. , Timofeev Yu. S. , Churikova T. K. , Kuzminov A. E. , Kushlinsky N. E.
Published: December 2019

We present the comparative study of plasma chromogranin A (CgA) levels measured in 232 patients with different types of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and 66 healthy individuals using enzyme immunoassay Chromogranin A ELISA kit (Dako). CgA levels were significantly higher in patients with all types of NETs than in healthy subjects. CgA secretion were highly variable. The study demonstrate high diagnostic sensitivity of CgA, which was 80.6 % in overall group of NETs with specificity 98.5 %. We confirmed the prognostic significance of CgA, in this case the high basal levels of CgA (above 100 U/l) were significantly associated with less favorable prognosis of progression free survival after different types of treatment. The data confirms high efficiency of CgA as biomarker, which measurement enhances the accuracy of diagnosis and prognosis of NETs.
Chemotherapy of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Most Frequent Complications of Treatment and Methods of Dealing with them
Authors: Dengina N. V. , Mitin T. V. , Chernykh M. V.
Published: December 2019

Chemoradiotherapy is the cornerstone in the treatment of patients with locally advanced lung cancer. However, according to official statistics in Russia, such treatment is extremely rare, despite the fact that the primary locally advanced lung cancer is detected in more than 30 % of cases. One of the most frequent obstacles for the wider use of chemoradiotherapy is its high toxicity for patients with intrathoracic tumors. This review presents the most common complications and methods for their prevention, treatment and control.
Cognitive disorders in patients with multiple sclerosis
Authors: Barulin A. E. , Kurushina O. V. , Rojas R. S.
Published: December 2019

The subject of the article is defined by the relevance and recognition of the importance of early diagnosis of different cognitive and emotional disturbances in patients with multiple sclerosis. This allows appropriate treatment and improve the prognosis of the disease. The article presents a review of the pathogenesis and new theories about cognitive impairment in patients with different forms of multiple sclerosis. The author proposes a holistic treatment where treatment integral includes not only of multiple sclerosis, but also an approach that includes treatment of all pathologies present in the patient, the family, society and the health system.
Modern paradigm of functional diseases of gastrointestinal tract: focus on functional dyspepsia, sphincter of Oddi dysfunction and irritable bowel syndrome
Authors: Uspensky Yu. P. , Gnutov A. A. , Fominykh Yu. A. , Mirzoev O. S.
Published: December 2019

The article presents data on changes in the perception of functional gastrointestinal disorders introduced by the Rome IV criteria. Particular attention is paid to the functional dyspepsia, gallbladder and sphincter of Oddi disorders, the Rome IV criteria.
Experience of using specialized mixture of enteral nutrition in children with nutritive deficiency in cystic fibrosis
Authors: Kondratieva E. I. , Maksimycheva T. Yu. , Voronkova A. Yu. , Sherman V. D.
Published: December 2019

Сystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive hereditary multisystem disease which is characterized by severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, chronic lung disease, and protein-energy malnutrition. Some studies have indicated that the body mass index is an independent factor which adversely affected survival of patients with cystic fibrosis. There is a direct correlation between body mass index, lung function and life expectancy. Objective. To determine the effectiveness and tolerability of the product for children’s dietary nutrition ‘NUTRINIdrink with dietary fibre (neutral taste)’ for children over one year of age for enteral nutrition in cystic fibrosis complicated by protein-energy deficiency.
Experience in applying new methodological approach to photodynamic therapy in cosmetology
Authors: Bochkova N. V. , Kholupova L. S. , Yurchenko D. O.
Published: December 2019

Age-related changes in the skin are combined and are associated with both internal and external factors. The study of aging mechanisms contributes to the development and scientific justification of the application of various methods of correction of involutive changes. A special place is occupied by the development of non-invasive methods of exposure, as well as their combination to achieve the best result and increase safety. Electroporation is actively used in cosmetology for the introduction of various active substances into the epidermis and, in some cases, into the dermis. The use of this method in combination with photodynamic therapy allows to achieve excellent aesthetic results and increases patient compliance.
Early diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis and possibility of its control (literature review)
Authors: Kruglova L. S. , Lvov A. N.
Published: December 2019

The article is of an overview nature and contains current data on risk factors for the development of psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis. The data on the diagnosis, clinical picture of PsA and the feasibility of the early appointment of biologics medicines in order to increase efficiency and improve the prognosis of the disease are given.
Effectiveness of antiviral drug Kagocel® in complex treatment of viral and bacterial pneumonia in hospital
Authors: Popov A. F. , Simakova A. I. , Komarova I. A.
Published: December 2019

Viruses that cause acute respiratory infections are currently widespread and are reported worldwide. Among the most dangerous among them are influenza viruses, with a difficult to predict course and the possibility of rapidly developing life-threatening complications that can lead to death.

The purpose of the research work: to analyze the effectiveness and safety of the treatment of community-acquired viral-bacterial pneumonia in hospital patients using only antibacterial therapy as an etiotropic treatment in comparison with the combined use of antibacterial therapy and the antiviral drug Kagocel®.

Materials and methods. An open, prospective comparative study was conducted (from January 1 to December 31, 2018) to study the effectiveness of monotherapy compared with combination therapy with the antiviral drug Kagocel® for 60 patients diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia who were admitted during the period of an epidemic rise in the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. All patients were treated in the infectious ward of the Regional Clinical Hospital No. 2, (Vladivostok, Russia). Patients were divided into 2 groups, 30 people each, comparable in age, gender and timing of admission to the hospital. The age of patients ranged from 18 to 65 years. The first group consisted of patients who received an antibacterial drug (control group) as an etiotropic therapy, the second group — those who received a combination of antibacterial and antiviral (Kagocel®) drugs (experimental group).

Results. In the group of patients receiving both antibacterial and antiviral therapy with Kagocel®, there was a significant reduction in the duration of the febrile period and catarrhal manifestations compared with patients taking only antibiotics as part of etiotropic therapy. An analysis of the data showed that the use of Kagocel® in the treatment of viral-bacterial pneumonia significantly facilitates the patient’s condition during the illness, shortens the duration of the disease, reduces the duration of the main clinical symptoms of pneumonia, namely the duration of intoxication, catarrhal syndromes, and physical changes in the lungs.

Conclusions. The use of the antiviral drug Kagocel® in the treatment of community-acquired viral-bacterial pneumonia leads to a more rapid relief of the main symptoms of the disease and reduces the duration of the disease. Good tolerance of the therapy, the absence of adverse reactions was noted.
System for syndrome monitoring of critical conditions based on cognitive graphics
Authors: Safronov A. I. , Vasilkov V. G.
Published: December 2019

The authors propose to consider one of the debatable topics of general pathology — the conventionality of the concept of ‘syndrome’ from the pragmatic positions of a resuscitator. At the same time, an important point is emphasized: the meaning of the concepts of ‘syndrome’ in resuscitation and general therapeutic practice is fundamentally different, the contradictions in this matter are due to the fact that when analyzing a critical condition, various authors operate with different levels of integration of body parameters that determine the degree of pathological disorders. Nevertheless, the use of one of the integral parameters — the syndrome — provides a real opportunity to move from cumbersome parametric monitoring to more visual syndrome monitoring based on computer cognitive graphics.
Cholelithiasis: chances to avoid cholecystectomy
Authors: Khokhlachyova N. А. , Glazyrina N. N.
Published: December 2019

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of herbal preparation Chophytol® (artichokes leaf extract) of Mayoly-Spindler Co. (France) in the treatment of patients with cholelithiasis stage I. A comprehensive study of the physicochemical properties of bile, blood lipid spectrum and the functional state of the biliary system in 210 patients with I stage of cholelithiasis. Depending on the therapy, there were 3 groups. The decrease in the lithogenicity of bile observed at the end of the course of treatment, the normalization of lipid metabolism and the motor-evacuation function of the biliary tract were more pronounced in the group of patients treated with Chophytol® compared with the group of patients receiving ursodeoxycholic acid only or a combination of choleretic, antispasmodic and enzyme preparations.
Evaluation of efficiency of Fas-mediated apotosis of peripheral blood lymphocytes in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Lugovaya A. V. , Kalinina N. M. , Mitreikin V. F. , Emanuel Yu. V. , Kovaltchuk Yu. P. , Artyomova A. V. , Emanuel V. L. , Musikhina Yu. V. , Emanuel V. L.
Published: December 2019

The Fas/FasL system is known to play a central role in maintaining peripheral self-tolerance and tissue homeostasis of the organism [12, 18]. Fas-mediated apoptosis is induced by binding of the Fas(CD 95/APO-l/TNFRSF6)-receptor to the Fas(CD 95L/CD 178/TNFSF6)-ligand on the respective cells [24]. Triggering of the expression of cell surface Fas receptors (Fas) regulates the elimination of autoreactive T- and B-lymphocytes by apoptosis. It is known that impaired activation of Fas-mediated apoptosis in individual subpopulations of T-cells plays an important role in the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). The main key point in the development of T1DM is resistance to apoptosis of activated autoreactive T-lymphocytes, which migrate from the bloodstream to the pancreas and take an active part in β-cells destruction. Аt the present time, most of the results on the study of Fas-mediated apoptosis in T1DM were obtained in experiments in vitro [11, 18, 31]. There is no doubt that in vivo autoimmune pathological changes are more profound, and extrapolation of the results obtained in the experiment to the organism is not always valid. Тhereby, it seems relevant to evaluate the efficiency of Fas-mediated apoptosis of T-lymphocytes in the blood of patients with T1DM, depending on the compensation phase and the duration of the disease. In the article, the markers of Fas-mediated apoptosis of peripheral blood lymphocytes in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and individuals with high risk of T1DM development have been studied. The surface expression of Fas in individual subpopulations of T-lymphocytes was еvaluated. The inhibition of Fas-mediated apoptosis of autoreactive CD 95+-cells by soluble Fas-receptor was detected in patients with decompensation of T1DM. In compensation phase of T1DM Fas-mediated apoptosis of lymphocyte was successfully realized via the soluble Fas ligand (sFasL). The increased level of soluble FasL was revealed in compensation phase of T1DM and in individuals with high risk of T1DM development. This probably has a protective value, since the soluble FasL is involved in the removal of the peripheral blood autoreactive CD 95+-cells.
Morphometric characteristics and correlation relationships of bone structures of TMJ-jaw joint in extending concepts of individually typological variability
Authors: Davydov B. N. , Konnov V. V. , Domenyuk D. A. , Ivanyuta S. О. , Samedov F. V. , Arutyunova A. G.
Published: December 2019

The structural characteristics of the morphometric characteristics of the bones of the temporomandibular joint were studied on 103 passported sculls of adults, and the patterns of individual typological variability determining the type of its structure were also determined. According to the results of the study, the main dimensional characteristics of the mandibular fossa, articular tubercle and head of the lower jaw were established. Depending on the ratios of the selected parameters, three forms of the head of the lower jaw, seven forms of the mandibular fossa and seven forms of the articular tubercles are distinguished. Of the presented forms, the most common are the medium-wide head of the lower jaw, the medium-deep medium-wide mandibular fossa and the medium-high medium-wide articular tubercle. The results of the study can be claimed by dentist’s orthopedists and orthodontists when planning the treatment of patients with dentoalveolar anomalies and deformities, as well as patients with full adentia.
Optimization of treatment tactics of patients with distal occlusion of dentition according to results of functional, clinical and X-ray studies of temporomandibular joint
Authors: Konnov V. V. , Domenyuk D. A. , Ivanyuta I. V. , Ivanyuta S. О.
Published: December 2019

The high prevalence of structural and functional lesions of the temporomandibular joints in adults, reaching 76 %, as well as the complexity of diagnosis and treatment of musculo-articular dysfunctions, determine the relevance of further research in this section of modern dentistry. Defects of the dentition in combination with distal occlusion are accompanied by structural and functional changes in the temporomandibular joint. The object of the study was 180 patients with dentition defects in combination with distal occlusion. As a result of the application of clinical and laboratory research methods, three variants of the temporomandibular joint were identified, the clinical and radiological features of the pathology studied were determined, and an algorithm for orthodontic and orthopedic treatment of this pathology was proposed depending on the selected temporomandibular joint.
Comparing Efficiencies of Local Anesthetic Injection and Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Authors: ATEŞ Zeynep , ÇOĞALGİL Şirzat
Published: December 2019

Aim. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiencies of local anesthetic injection and photobiomodulation methods in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome.Patients and Method. A total of 40 patients between 20 to 60 years-of-age and diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome according to the diagnostic criteria of the American College of Rheumatology were included in the study. Patient were randomized into two study arms, of which the first group received prilocaine injection to the tender points on the shoulder girdle, and the second group of patients received photobiomodulation by low-dose laser application. Also, both study groups received an education program that included postural and stretching exercises. The number of tender points, morning stiffness, sleep quality, muscle spasms, and disability parameters were compared using likert scale, pain levels were compared using visual analog scale (VAS), general status was compared using Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), and psychological status were compared using Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Results: Both methods showed statistically significant improvements. Additionally, regarding the improvement levels, local anesthetic injection decreased the number of trigger points, and improved muscle spasm and disability levels more. On the other hand, low-dose laser therapy improved the morning stiffness, sleep quality, and Beck depression scale scores more. Conclusion: According to our results, both methods were efficient for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. Individual patient assessment, and selecting the method that most fits the patient needs is crucial for successful outcomes.
Short-Term Efficacy of Intraarticular Hyaluronic Acid Injection in Gonarthrosis
Authors: ŞAHİN Nilay , SARGIN Serdar , CESME Fatih , DIRAÇOĞLU Demirhan , AKSOY Cihan
Published: December 2019

Introduction:Gonarthrosis is a chronic, degenerative disease that causes pain and stiffness. There are many treatment methods defined as conservative and surgical. Intra-articular hyaluronic acid injection is one of these methods. There are different preparations routinely used in the treatment. There is no clear evidence of which is more effective. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of HA preparations with different molecular weights on pain and functionality of patients with gonarthrosis. Material and Methods30 of 55 patients (ranging 40-80 years old) diagnosed  as bilateral gonarthrosis were enrolled in the study. Patients were randomly divided into 3 groups (Hyalgan (N = 10), Orthovics (N = 10), Synvisc (N = 10)). Patients were evaluated before and after treatment. Clinical examination, Visual Analogue Scale, WOMAC score, stiffness and physical condition, 15 m walking time and 15 steps up and down performance were evaluated. Results             There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of age, body mass index (BMI) and symptom duration (p: 0.917, p: 0.721, p: 0.519, respectively). In all three groups, pre-treatment VAS scores (motion, rest and night) significantly decreased after treatment (p <0.001). According to WOMAC results, pain, stiffness decreased significantly after treatment (p <0.001). There was no significant difference between the groups in any parameter (p> 0.05).Conclusion The results of this study revealed no statistically significant difference between HA preparations in WOMAC and VAS scores; However, HA has been found to be effective and should be used in the treatment of early stage gonarthrosis.
PENINGKATAN KREATIVITAS MAHASISWA PGSD ANGKATAN 2018 DALAM MENDESAIN RPP K-13 MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN CTL PADA TAHUN 2018 TEBUIRENG–JOMBANG
Authors: Siswanto M. Bambang Edi
Published: December 2019

AbstrakBelajar merupakan suatu proses perubahan kegiatan dan reaksi terhadap lingkungan. Perubahankegiatan yang dimaksud mencakup pengetahuan, kecakapan dan tingkah laku. Perubahan itudiperoleh melalui pengalaman (latihan) bukan dengan sendirinya berubah karena kematanganatau keadaan sementara. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peningkatanmenyusun RPP dengan menggunakan pendekatan Contekstual Teaching And Learning (CTL)bagi mahasiswa PGSD angkatan 2018 Peningkatan tersebut diharapkan terjadi pada tahap-tahapmenyusun dimulai pramenyusun, Saat menyusun dan pasca menyusun RPP. Metode penelitianyang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan menggunkan rancangan penelitian tindakan,yang disusun dalam satuan siklus dengan sistem berulang. Setiap siklus berisi aktivitaspembelajaran pramenyusun, saat menyusun, dan pasca menyusun melalui perencanaan,pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi. Hasil refleksi digunakan sebagai dasar untuk perbaikanpembelajaran pada siklus berikutnya. Data penelitian diperoleh dari hasil pengamatan, catatanlapangan, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan adanya peningkatan kreativitaspenyusunan RPP pada mahasiswa PGSD angkatan 2018. Peningkatan kreativitas penyusunanpramenyusun RPP tercermin pada semakin tepat mengidentifikasi dan memahami struktur RPP.Pada saat menyusun RPP kemampuan mahasiswa meningkat. Peningkatan tersebut tercermindalam penggunaan multistrategi mengajar yang kreatif dan inovatif dan mensimulasikandidepan kelas.Kata kunci: Perencanaan pembelajaran, Pendekatan CTL dan Struktur RPP
Dissensual Places — Three Scenes from the Everyday of Networked Media
Authors: Benjamin Jesse
Published: December 2019

In this practice-based research output of my Master of Research in Arts and Cultural Research, I explore the ordinarily obfuscated computational processes of networked media through a Research-through-Design approach. Focussing on translating computational data into sculptural, non-declarative forms, this document originally accompanied an exhibition. The three forms are based on actual data recorded while liking posts on social media. The theoretical basis for the presentation is Jacques Rancière's discussion of the theatre of Edward Gordon Craig, and its capacity to induce a dissensus, a rift in politico-aesthetic possibilities, in his audiences.
PENGARUH TEMPERATUR TERHADAP SIFAT MEKANIK PADA PEMBUATAN PAPAN KOMPOSIT BERBASIS SEKAM PADI DAN MATRIKS HDPE
Authors: Kardiman Kardiman , Fuadi Fauzan D.S , C.S Faradina , Widianto Eri
Published: December 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat papan komposit yang berbahan dasar limbah sekam padi sebagai penguat dan HDPE Recycle sebagai pengikat dengan menggunakan metode penempaan (Hot Press). Pembuatan papan komposit dilakukan dengan memvariasikan temperatur cetakan 160oC, 180 oC, 200 oC, dan 220 oC  pada fraksi volume perbandingan antara sekam padi dan HDPE Recycle sebesar 20% dan 80%. Sebelumnya sekam padi dilakukan proses alkalisasi terlebih dahulu untuk menghilangkan lapisan lignin (lilin) yang terkandung pada serat alam, dimana sekam direndam dalam larutan NaOH sebanyak 5% selama 2 jam. Spesimen yang di uji pada penelitian ini adalah uji makro dan uji tarik uji, pengujian tarik dibuat mengacu pada  standar ASTM D 638-02, pengujian tarik yang dimaksud yaitu untuk menggetahui sifat mekanik dan pengujian foto makro yakni untuk mengetahui sifat fisik papan komposi. Dari hasil Pencetakan Papapan Komposit setiap variasi suhu berdimensi 398 mm x 178 mm dengan ketebalan ± 10 mm. Suhu 160℃ dan suhu 180℃ terlihat jelas HDPE tidak melapisi secara menyeluruh terutama pada bagian pinggir cetakan namun pada penyatuan sekam padi-HDPE bagian tengahnya terlihat lebih menyatu dengan optimal. Sedangkan pada suhu 200℃ dan 220℃ terlihat sangat jelas bahwa HDPE sangat mendominasi cetakan dibandingkan sekam padi, sehingga HDPE melapisi sekam padi dengan optimal untuk ketebalan dari papan komposit menjadi lebih pipih dibandingkan dengan suhu 160℃ dan suhu 180℃. Hasil Foto makro menjelaskan pada suhu 160℃ dan suhu 180℃ sekam padi terlihat jelas mengisi di bagian tengah spesimen, sedangkan pada suhu 200℃ dan suhu 220℃ sekam terlihat sekam sudah mengalami penyusutan dan tampak hangus sehingga HDPE lebih mendominasi papan komposit. Hasil uji Tarik memiliki beban maksimal dan kekuatan tarik pada pembuatan papan komposit pada suhu 160 yaitu 678,02 N dan 9,1406 Mpa serta memiliki perpanjangan akhir dan regangan akhir yaitu 0,515 mm dan 1,03 %. Sehingga kesimpulannya semakin besar nilai beban maksim
Authors: Kurniawan Zuki , Kusumah Adie Irwan , Sadiyah Neuneung
Published: December 2019

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif verifikatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pegawai PT. Prunabon Global Supplies Indonesia. Sampel penelitian dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik random sampling sehingga didapat kelompok eksperimen dan kontrol.Berdasarkan hasil pengolahan data, bahwa PT. Prunabon Global Supplies Indonesia dalam metode pelatihan yaitu menggunakan metode balai. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pada kelompok eksperimen sebagian pegawai merespon positif terhadap pelatihan yaitu dengan nilai rata-rata sebesar 81,26, sedangkan rata-rata pada kelompok kontrol sebesar 75,51. Prosentase peningkatan dari sebelum dan sesudah treatment pada kelompok eksperimen sebesar 10% sedangkan kelompok kontrol 5,29%. Dan uji hipotesis statistik menunjukan nilai signifikan (t) 0,000  lebih kecil dari α yang ditetapkan (0,05) atau dilihat dari kriteria pengujian hipotesis didapatkan hasil t hitung lebih besar dari t table (3,849 ≥ 1,669) dengan demikian H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima. Hal ini menunjukan pelatihan sangat berpengaruh dalam meningkatkan produktivitas kerja pegawai.
Storage Efficient Trajectory Clustering and k-NN for Robust Privacy Preserving Spatio-Temporal Databases
Authors: Dritsas Elias , Kanavos Andreas , Trigka Maria , Sioutas Spyros , Tsakalidis Athanasios
Published: December 2019

The need to store massive volumes of spatio-temporal data has become a difficult task as GPS capabilities and wireless communication technologies have become prevalent to modern mobile devices. As a result, massive trajectory data are produced, incurring expensive costs for storage, transmission, as well as query processing. A number of algorithms for compressing trajectory data have been proposed in order to overcome these difficulties. These algorithms try to reduce the size of trajectory data, while preserving the quality of the information. In the context of this research work, we focus on both the privacy preservation and storage problem of spatio-temporal databases. To alleviate this issue, we propose an efficient framework for trajectories representation, entitled DUST (DUal-based Spatio-temporal Trajectory), by which a raw trajectory is split into a number of linear sub-trajectories which are subjected to dual transformation that formulates the representatives of each linear component of initial trajectory; thus, the compressed trajectory achieves compression ratio equal to M : 1 . To our knowledge, we are the first to study and address k-NN queries on nonlinear moving object trajectories that are represented in dual dimensional space. Additionally, the proposed approach is expected to reinforce the privacy protection of such data. Specifically, even in case that an intruder has access to the dual points of trajectory data and try to reproduce the native points that fit a specific component of the initial trajectory, the identity of the mobile object will remain secure with high probability. In this way, the privacy of the k-anonymity method is reinforced. Through experiments on real spatial datasets, we evaluate the robustness of the new approach and compare it with the one studied in our previous work.
Graph Theory Approach to the Vulnerability of Transportation Networks
Authors: Guze Sambor
Published: December 2019

Nowadays, transport is the basis for the functioning of national, continental, and global economies. Thus, many governments recognize it as a critical element in ensuring the daily existence of societies in their countries. Those responsible for the proper operation of the transport sector must have the right tools to model, analyze, and optimize its elements. One of the most critical problems is the need to prevent bottlenecks in transport networks. Thus, the main aim of the article was to define the parameters characterizing the transportation network vulnerability and select algorithms to support their search. The parameters proposed are based on characteristics related to domination in graph theory. The domination, edge-domination concepts, and related topics, such as bondage-connected and weighted bondage-connected numbers, were applied as the tools for searching and identifying the bottlenecks in transportation networks. Furthermore, the algorithms for finding the minimal dominating set and minimal (maximal) weighted dominating sets are proposed. This way, the exemplary academic transportation network was analyzed in two cases: stationary and dynamic. Some conclusions are presented. The main one is the fact that the methods given in this article are universal and applicable to both small and large-scale networks. Moreover, the approach can support the dynamic analysis of bottlenecks in transport networks.
An 11-bp Indel Polymorphism within the CSN1S1 Gene Is Associated with Milk Performance and Body Measurement Traits in Chinese Goats
Authors: Zhang Yanghai , Wang Ke , Liu Jinwang , Zhu Haijing , Qu Lei , Chen Hong , Lan Xianyong , Pan Chuanying , Song Xiaoyue
Published: December 2019

The casein alpha s1 (CSN1S1) gene encodes α-s1 casein, one of the proteins constituting milk, which affects milk performance, as well as improving the absorption of calcium and bone development in mammals. A previous study found that an 11-bp insertion/deletion (indel) of this gene strongly affected litter size in goats. However, to our knowledge, the relationships between this polymorphism and the milk performance and body measurement traits of goats have not been reported. In this paper, the previously identified indel has been recognized in three Chinese goat breeds, namely the Guanzhong dairy goat (GZDG; n = 235), Shaanbei white cashmere goat (SBWC; n = 1092), and Hainan black goat (HNBG; n = 278), and the following three genotypes have been studied for all of the breeds: insertion/insertion (II), deletion/deletion (DD), and insertion/deletion (ID). The allele frequencies analyzed signified that the frequencies of the “D” allele were higher (47.8%–65.5%), similar to the previous report, which indicates that this polymorphism is genetically stable in different goat breeds. Further analysis showed that this indel was markedly associated with milk fat content, total solids content, solids-not-fat content, freezing point depression, and acidity in GZDG (p < 0.05), and also affected different body measurement traits in all three breeds (p < 0.05). The goats with II genotypes had superior milk performance, compared with the others; however, goats with DD genotypes had better body measurement sizes. Hence, it may be necessary to select goats with an II or DD genotype, based on the desired traits, while breeding. Our study provides information on the potential impact of the 11-bp indel polymorphism of the CSN1S1 gene for improving the milk performance and body measurement traits in goats.
Milk Urea Concentration in Dairy Sheep: Accounting for Dietary Energy Concentration
Authors: Giovanetti Valeria , Boe Filippo , Decandia Mauro , Bomboi Giovanni Cristoforo , Atzori Alberto Stanislao , Cannas Antonello , Molle Giovanni
Published: December 2019

In dairy sheep milk urea concentration (MUC) is highly and positively correlated with dietary crude protein (CP) content and, to a lesser extent, with protein intake. However, the effect of dietary energy and carbohydrate sources on MUC of lactating ewes is not clear. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the effects of diets differing in energy concentration and carbohydrate sources on MUC values in lactating dairy ewes. Two experiments were conducted (experiment 1, E1, and experiment 2, E2) on Sarda ewes in mid and late lactation kept in metabolic cages for 23 d. In both experiments, homogeneous groups of five ewes were submitted to four (in E1) or three (in E2) dietary treatments, consisting of pelleted diets ranging from low energy (high-fiber diets: 1.2–1.4 Mcal of net energy for lactation (NEL)) to high energy (high-starch diets: 1.7–1.9 Mcal of NEL) contents, but with a similar CP concentration (18.4% dry matter (DM), on average). Each diet had a different main ingredient as follows: corn flakes, barley meal, beet pulp, or corn cobs in E1 and corn meal, dehydrated alfalfa, or soybean hulls in E2. Regression analysis using treatment means from both experiments showed that the best predictor of MUC (mg/100 mL) was the dietary NEL (Mcal/kg DM, MUC = 127.6 − 51.2 × NEL, R2 = 0.85, root of the mean squared error (rmse) = 4.36, p < 0.001) followed by the ratio CP/NEL (g/Mcal, MUC = −14.9 + 0.5 × CP/ NEL, R2 = 0.83, rmse = 4.63, p < 0.001). A meta-regression of an extended database on stall-fed dairy ewes, including the E1 and E2 experimental data (n = 44), confirmed the predictive value of the CP/ NEL ratio, which resulted as the best single predictor of MUC (MUC = −13.7 + 0.5 × CP/NEL, R2 = 0.93, rmse = 3.30, p < 0.001), followed by dietary CP concentration (MUC = −20.7 + 3.7 × CP, R2 = 0.82, rmse = 4.89, p < 0.001). This research highlights that dietary energy content plays a pivotal role in modulating the relationship between MUC and dietary CP concentration in dairy sheep.