bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Some New Illinois Enchytraeidae
Authors: Smith Frank , Welch Paul
Published: May 2020

In this paper we first describe two new species of Fridericia from Urbana, Illinois. The major part of these descriptions was contained in a thesis offered by the junior author in 1911 in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the master's degree from the University of Illinois. We next extend the description of Fridericia agilis Smith and add a number of rather important characters not previously given. Finally, we describe a new species of Marionina from Urbana, Illinois, which is the first member of this genus reported from the United States.
Arka Noego a opisy potopu w tekstach sumeryjskich i akadyjskich
Authors: Obidowicz Andrzej J.
Published: May 2020

Artykuł zawiera nowe propozycje interpretacji i przekładu opowiadania o arce Noego zawartego w Księdze Rodzaju dotyczące budulca arki, a także jej wymiarów. Zdaniem autora artykułu wymiary arki podane w Księdze Rodzaju są zbyt duże, by kilkuosobowy zespół mógł ją zbudować w ciągu 7 dni. Ponieważ opis budowy arki autor biblijny zaczerpnął najprawdopodobniej ze starszego Eposu o Gilgameszu, w artykule podjęto próbę ustalenia jej wymiarów w oparciu o teksty sumeryjskie i akadyjskie oraz matematykę babilońską.
The Mortality Rate of COVID-19 in Iraq Compare with Iran and Turkey, its Association with the Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine and the Iraqi Preparedness Plan Prior to Pandemics. (Preprint)
Authors: Essa Rawand
Published: May 2020

BACKGROUND

In the span of COVID-19, the mortality rate has been different from one country to another. As a country in the Middle East Iraq has a critical position, lies between Iran and Turkey while both countries coronavirus cases increase on daily basis, while Iranian mortality rate record is high similar to Turkey. After Wuhan city of China, Lombard of Italy, Qum city in Iran has the highest number of COVID-19 as a first country in the Middle East.

OBJECTIVE

aim of this study is to show the effect of BCG vaccine during pandemic diseases, especially nowadays at the time of COVID-19. One of the crucial observations is the government preparedness and strategic planning prior pandemics, in which the BCG vaccine is an attenuated live vaccine for control of tuberculosis (TB). BCG vaccine has a non-specific immune effect that is used against pathogens like bacteria and viruses, through the promotion of pro-inflammatory cytokines' secretion.

METHODS

An epidemiological study has been performed, and it shows that some countries are more prone to contagious diseases like COVID-19, regardless of the main cultural, religious, societal similarities among the three mentioned countries. The information data has been collected from WHO reports and worldometer in 18 February 2020 to 10 May 2020. Regarding the efficacy of the BCG vaccine, relevant data has been retrieved from Google scholar, Pub-med and BCG world-atlas.

RESULTS

COVID-19 mortality rates are at peak in Iran and Turkey while the mortality rate is very low in Iraq, while the patients that died in Iraq all had history of other long-term diseases as heart disease, blood pressure, cancer etc.

CONCLUSIONS

From the experiences of the three countries in the life span of COVID-19, the historical plan of BCG vaccine in Iraq in cooperation with WHO since the last decades it shows that COVID-19 mortality rate is lower than other countries due to the early vaccination of the Iraqis, otherwise Iraq is more fragile than Iran and Turkey due to the poor conditions of Iraq in terms of economics, politics, war and other aspects.
Business Education: Key for Achieving Financial Inclusion in Palestine
Authors: Karsh Sharif M. Abu
Published: May 2020

Financial education is the process of building knowledge, skills and attitudes to become financially literate. It is meant to educate people on good money management practices with respect to earning, spending, saving, borrowing, and investing. Financial education is meant to enable people to shift from reactive to proactive decision-making and work towards fulfilling their financial goals. By broadening people’s understanding of financial options and principles, financial education builds skills to use financial products and services, and promotes attitudes and behaviors that support more effective use of scarce financial resources. Financial education builds skills to use financial products and services, and promotes attitudes and behaviors that support more effective use of scarce financial resources and financial inclusion. The results of this work show that low levels of financial inclusion are associated with lower levels of financial literacy. Recent research permitted to identify various ways in which policy makers are developing financial education policies for financial inclusion.
Technique of Papineau in the Management of Chronic Osteomyelitis in a Low Setting Area. A 12 Years’ Experience
Authors: Nkama Stanislas Ntungila , Tshikwela Michel Lelo
Published: May 2020

Introduction: Chronic osteomyelitis, a bone infectious pathology is difficult to treat. The authors report their experience in a series of patients treated in a low-income country.Methods: We report a prospective study of 53 patients suffering of chronic osteomyelitis for a long time, covering our experience between January 1998 to December 2010 at the Kinshasa University Hospital in central Africa. We used the technique described by Papineau with success, until the consolidation of the bones and the drying up of the wounds.The following elements were analyzed and taken into account: age and sex of the patients, sites involved, germs, surgical technique, length of stay in the hospital and estimated cost of the treatment.Result: The majority of patients were between 26 and 35 years old with extremes between 15 and 80 years old, with 34 males and 19 females with a sex ratio of 1.7/1. Upper limb was involved with 7 humerus, 6 radius, 6 cubitus and the lower limb with 14 femurs and 20 tibias. Staphylococcus aureus was the germ most found in cultures from dead bone from intraoperative technique. Stay in hospital on average was 17 weeks for upper limb and 28 weeks for the management of lower limb injuries. The average cost for the treatment was estimated for 700 to 800 dollars. Conclusion: Chronic osteomyelitis is a tenacious condition for long-term evolution, but it is nevertheless encouraging to dry up foci, which were the toughest challenges for orthopedics and plastic surgeons. In a low setting region, the management of the disease remains a condition with a high economic cost and it is absolutely useless to begin a Papineau treatment if the patients do not have enough money.
Losing the identity of a hockey player: the long-term effects of concussions
Authors: Engström Åsa , Jumisko Eija , Shahim Pashtun , Lehto Niklas , Blennow Kaj , Zetterberg Henrik , Tegner Yelverton
Published: May 2020

Aim: To describe what suffering multiple concussions meant for former semi-professional or professional hockey players who were forced to end their career. Results: Nine former Swedish hockey players, who once played on national or professional teams were interviewed. The interviews were analyzed with reference to hermeneutic phenomenology to interpret and explain their experiences. The theme of losing one’s identity as a hockey player was constructed from five subthemes: being limited in everyday life, returning to the hockey stadium as soon as possible, forming a post career identity, lacking understanding and support, and preventing injuries by respecting other players. Conclusion: The former hockey players struggled with developing their off-the-ice identities and with finding other sources of meaning for their lives.
Malestar Psicológico, relación con la familia y motivo de consulta en mujeres de Arequipa, Perú
Authors: Capaquira Morales José Jessid , Arias Gallegos Walter L. , Muñoz del Carpio Toia Agueda , Rivera C Renzo
Published: May 2020

Objetivo: analizar la asociación entre malestar psicológico, relaciones familiares y el motivo de consulta de mujeres que acudieron a un centro de salud en la ciudad de Arequipa, Perú. Método: estudio transversal, participaron 134 mujeres de diferentes estratos socioeconómicos a las que se les aplicó la escala de Malestar de Kessler y una ficha de datos sociodemográficos. Resultados: Se determinó que 30.6% de la muestra presentó malestar psicológico, asociado al nivel educativo, nivel socioeconómico, percepción de las relaciones familiares y padecimiento de cefaleas. Conclusiones: el malestar psicológico puede estar condicionado por variables psicosociales como la familia, la educación y el estatus socioeconómico, esto tiene un impacto en la salud física de las personas afectadas.
Los olmecas, Covarrubias y las ideas modernistas sobre el estilo
Authors: González Mello Renato
Published: May 2020

El artículo examinará los argumentos de Miguel Covarrubias para postular la existencia de los “olmecas”, haciéndose eco de otras investigaciones recientes, atendiendo a tres cuestiones: un argumento iconográfico sobre el lugar del fetiche en medio de la selva, que a su vez remite a las ideas sobre el canibalismo; un argumento sobre el “estilo” que retomó recursos teóricos y pedagógicos en uso en aquel momento en los museos estadounidenses, que Covarrubias conocía bien; finalmente, un argumento de historia social, en el que los “olmecas” serían una élite aristocrática que conquistó a un pueblo de campesinos. A juicio de quien esto escribe, este último argumento puede leerse como un retrato de la sociedad mexicana del siglo XX.
PERAN MKWU BAHASA INDONESIA SEBAGAI PENGUAT IDENTITAS DAN NASIONALISME MAHASISWA PTKI (STUDI PELAKSANAAN MKWU BAHASA INDONESIA DI UIN SYARIF HIDAYATULLAH JAKARTA)
Authors: Nuryani Nuryani , Bahtiar Ahmad
Published: May 2020

Permasalah utama dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana peran MKWU Bahasa Indonesia dalam memperkuat identitas dan rasa nasionalisme mahasiswa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan peran Mata Kuliah Wajib Umum (MKWU) Bahasa Indonesia di UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta dalam memperkuat identitas dan rasa nasionalisme mahasiswa. Mata kuliah Bahasa Indonesia sebagai mata kuliah yang diajarkan di semua jurusan dan fakultas harus mampu mendukung dalam memperkuat identitas dan rasa nasionalisme mahasiswa. Dengan begitu mata kuliah ini tidak hanya diajarkan dalam rangka pemenuhan nilai semata. Metode penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Metode pengambilan data dilakukan melalui studi dokumen dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian ini adalah peran MKWU Bahasa Indonesia dalam memperkuat identitas dan rasa nasionalisme mahasiswa diwujudkan melalui tagihan-tagihan yang diberikan. Tagihan tersebut diharapkan dapat menstimulasi atau mendorong mahasiswa memiliki sikap dan pemikiran kritis terhadap permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh bangsanya. Selain itu, beberapa tagihan yang diberikan juga mengungkapkan identitas yang mengedepankan visi UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, yakni keislaman, keindonesiaan, dan  kekeilmuwan, salah satunya memiliki rasa cinta terhadap bangsa dan negara serta penghargaan yang tinggi terhadap bahasa Indonesia.
CATER FOR PROPER ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL LEVEL: PUT TO USE ARABIC CONSONANTS
Authors: Gusdian, M.A Rosalin Ismayoeng , Lestiono Riski
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendiskusikan bagaimana bunyi konsonan Hijaiyah diperkenalkan dalam pengajaran pronunciation di kelas Bahasa Inggris siswa sekolah dasar. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian kualitatif. Subjek penelitian adalah dua guru Bahasa Inggris dari Sekolah Dasar Islam di Malang; kedua guru tersebut masing-masing mengajar kelas satu dan dua. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik observasi dan wawancara. Data yang diperoleh kemudian ditranskripsi, ditinjau, dan dieksplorasi dengan cermat. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa ada tiga teknik yang digunakan dalam pembelajaran pronunciation, yaitu drilling, sound imitation, dan tes. Selain itu,  masing-masing teknik diintegrasikan ke dalam kegiatan EYL, melalui: menyanyikan lagu, mendongeng, dan permainan.
EPAs for the Ambulatory Internist in Translation: Findings from a Canadian Multi-Center Survey
Authors: Shah Rupal , Melvin Lindsay , Cavalcanti Rodrigo B
Published: May 2020

Background

Increased demand for outpatient care has made defining the role of ambulatory general internists an educational priority. Canadian residency programs are transitioning towards competency-based education, where learning goals are articulated as entrustable professional activities (EPAs). Engaging frontline internists in the validation of context-specific EPAs is important for implementation.

 Objective

This study describes a consensus approach for developing EPAs for ambulatory general internal medicine (GIM) training and results of a Canada-wide survey seeking feedback from academic internists.

 Methods

In 2016, we reviewed Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada GIM accreditation documents, and systematic literature search results for internal medicine ambulatory training objectives, to draft EPAs. EPAs were revised via expert consensus at the University of Toronto. A survey was distributed to Canadian academic internists to determine level of agreement on proposed EPAs. Consensus was defined as greater than 80% inter-rater agreement. Open-ended questions explored reasons for disagreements, which were reviewed independently by authors and iteratively organized into categories.

 Results

Eight EPAs were generated. Survey response rate was 24.9% (63/253). Consensus was achieved on all EPAs except obstetrical medicine (49/63, 77.8%). Reasons for disagreements reflected variable understanding of EPA concepts by respondents. Where understood well, disagreements fell into 3 main categories: (1) further training required, (2) not within internal medicine scope, and (3) implementation barriers.

Conclusions

Frontline academic physicians are pivotal in validating proposed EPAs. Disagreements were either content or concept related and recognizing these diverse perspectives can help clinician-educators predict and prepare for challenges with EPA implementation.
Extensive Arterial and Venous Thromboses as the Initial Presentation of Polycythemia Vera
Authors: Nathan Jessica , Bach Paxton , Onrot Jake
Published: May 2020

AbstractWe present here the case of an 81-year-old female with a history of giant cell arteritis whose presenting complaint was nonspecific lower abdominal pain. Her symptoms had been previously unresponsive to antibiotics for presumed diverticulitis, as well as escalating doses of empiric steroids for possible vasculitis. She underwent a computed tomography angiogram, which revealed massive and widespread arterial and venous thromboses. No clear explanation for her hypercoagulable state was found after initial investigations. In the hospital her hemoglobin climbed, peaking at 170 g/L, with an associated neutrophilia, and a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) was considered. Bone marrow biopsy was consistent with an MPN and the patient was JAK2 positive, leading to a diagnosis of polycythemia vera (PV). We review the differential diagnosis of concomitant arterial and venous thromboembolic events, as well as a discussion of thrombotic events in PV.

RESUMENous présentons ici le cas d’une femme de 81 ans ayant des antécédents d’artérite à cellules géantes dont la plainte présentée était une douleur non spécifique au bas-ventre. Ses symptômes étaient auparavant insensibles aux antibiotiques pour une diverticulite présumée, ainsi qu’à des doses croissantes de stéroïdes empiriques pour une vascularite possible. Elle a subi un angiogramme par tomodensitométrie qui a révélé des thromboses artérielles et veineuses massives et étendues. Aucune explication claire de son état d’hypercoagulation n’a été trouvée après les premières investigations. À l’hôpital, son taux d’hémoglobine a grimpé, culminant à 170 g/L, avec une neutrophilie associée, et un néoplasme myéloprolifératif (NPP) a été envisagé. La biopsie de la moelle osseuse correspondait à un NPP et le patient était positif à JAK2, ce qui a mené à un diagnostic de polycythémie vera (PV). Nous passons en revue le diagnostic différentiel des événements thromboemboliques artériels et veineux concomitants, ainsi qu’une discussion sur les événements thrombotiques dans le PV.
An An Unusual Presentation of Varicella Meningitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Patel Matthew , Bierbrier Rachel , Tzanetos Katina
Published: May 2020

Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) primary infection causes chickenpox, often in young children, and is characterized by vesicular lesions on the face, limbs and trunk. In immunocompetent hosts, the infection is usually mild and self-limited. Following infection the virus remains dormant in the dorsal root ganglia but can reactivate, replicate and cause Herpes zoster (shingles), a painful vesicular eruption in a single dermatomal distribution.1, 2 Although Herpes zoster typically presents with this characteristic rash, there are reports of zoster sine herpete herpes zoster without the presence of a rash but with pain.1 Neurologic complications, including meningitis, encephalitis or myelitis can occur with acute infection or reactivation of VZV, but is uncommon in immunocompetent hosts, and even more rare without an exanthema.3 This report describes a case of reactivation VZV meningitis without any viral exanthema in a young healthy male.
Canada’s New Healthy Eating Strategy: Implications for Healthcare Professionals and a Call to Action
Authors: Bacon Simon L , Campbell Norm , Raine Kim , Tsuyuki Ross , Khan Nadia , Arango Manuel , Kaczorowski Janusz
Published: May 2020

AbstractNearly two-thirds of all deaths worldwide are from non-communicable chronic diseases, with a similar proportion in Canada. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, unhealthy eating is the leading risk for death and the second leading risk for disability in Canada. It is clear that to adequately address this major health issue, we need a comprehensive approach that includes strong governmental policy. In 2016 the Canadian government released its Healthy Eating Strategy, for which updating Canada’s Food Guide was a key element. The Government has proposed to release the guiding principles and policy statements documents in early 2019, followed by the healthy eating plans later in 2019. Much of this work aligns with many policies that have been developed and adopted by the Canadian health and scientific organizations that are members of the Canadian Hypertension Advisory Committee. As such, the current editorial is a call to action for the healthcare and scientific community, both individuals and organizations, to ensure they have policies consistent with and supportive of those that have been developed through the Hypertension Advisory Committee collaboration, and to actively participate in providing input and feedback on the Healthy Eating Strategy through the Health Canada Stakeholder Registry.

ResumePrès des deux tiers de tous les décès dans le monde sont attribuables à des maladies chroniques non transmissibles, dont une proportion semblable au Canada. Selon l’Étude mondiale sur le fardeau de la maladie, une mauvaise alimentation est le principal risque de décès et le deuxième risque d’invalidité au Canada. Il est clair que pour s’attaquer adéquatement à cet important problème de santé, nous avons besoin d’une approche globale qui comprend une politique gouvernementale solide. En 2016, le gouvernement canadien a publié sa Stratégie en matière de saine alimentation, dont la mise à jour du Guide alimentaire canadien était un élément clé. Le gouvernement a proposé de publier les principes directeurs et les énoncés de politique au début de 2019, puis les plans de saine alimentation plus tard en 2019. Une grande partie de ce travail s’harmonise avec un certain nombre de politiques qui ont été élaborées et adoptées par les organismes scientifiques et de santé canadiens qui sont membres du Comité consultatif canadien sur l’hypertension artérielle. À ce titre, l’éditorial actuel est un appel à l’action à l’intention de la communauté scientifique et du milieu de la santé, tant les particuliers que les organisations, pour s’assurer qu’ils disposent de politiques conformes à celles qui ont été élaborées dans le cadre du comité consultatif sur l’hypertension et qui les appuient, et pour participer activement à la formulation de commentaires et de suggestions sur la stratégie sur la saine alimentation au moyen du Registre des intervenants de Santé Canada.
Diagnosis of COVID-19 by Bronchoalveolar Lavage after Two Negative Nasopharyngeal Swabs
Authors: Chuen Victoria , Said Hosay , Shell Jaymee , Plaxton William , Ciccotelli William
Published: May 2020

This case report highlights the diagnostic limitations of nasopharyngeal swabs in diagnosing COVID-19. This patient had a positive travel history, typical symptoms (fever, dry cough, dyspnea) and two negative nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS). He deteriorated clinically and required intubation. After intubation, bronchoalveolar lavage was used to sample the lower respiratory tract, which confirmed the diagnosis of COVID-19. This case demonstrates the diagnostic limitation of relying solely on nasopharyngeal swab PCR for the diagnosis of COVID-19. NPS tests may result in false negatives with incorrect sampling technique or if the sampling is done while upper tract viral load is low, such as very early or late during the illness course. During this pandemic, we posit that clinicians should maintain a high degree of suspicion based on supportive clinical findings despite negative PCR testing as this has implications for hospital infection control procedures.
Predictors of Unhealthy Alcohol Consumption Behavior in Canadian Men
Authors: Punjani Nahid , Flannigan Ryan , Black Nick , Goldenberg S. Larry
Published: May 2020

Aims

Men are more likely to engage in alcohol consumption, which can have long-term consequences. The objective of our study was to sample Canadian men to determine predictors of hazardous alcohol hazardous as well as predictors for change.

Methods

Canadian men were surveyed investigating demographics, medical comorbidities, health behaviours, and willingness to change. Alcohol consumption was classified based on validated Audit-C scoring (>3 was positive for dependency or abuse). Stages of change were classified based on the transtheoretical model of change (pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance). Multivariate regression was performed to determine demographic factors as predictors for consumption and change.

Results

After exclusions and sample stratification, 2000 participants were included. Participants were aged 19–94 (median 48, IQR 34–60). Approximately 773 (38.7%) screened positive based on Audit-C scores. On multivariate analysis, minority status, age, work, income, retirement, living situation, geographic location, and level of education were associated with hazardous drinking. Of those engaging in hazardous drinking, the majority were in pre-contemplation or contemplation 488 (63.1%). On multivariate analysis, various demographic factors were associated with the five stages of change.

Conclusion

Our study illustrates that approximately 40% of men screen positive for unhealthy drinking behaviour and associated demographic risk factors for those at highest risk. The majority are in the earliest stages in transtheoretical model for change (>60%), and there exist only a few associated demographic risk factors. This warrants awareness of this national problem, insight for patient education and targeted interventions to address hazardous behaviour and reduce morbidity and mortality.
Evaluating the Factor Structure and Construct Validity of the Intensions Health-Related Masculine Values Scale: Is It Really a Measure of Health-Related Masculine Values?
Authors: McCreary Donald R. , Barron David , Swami Viren
Published: May 2020

The Intensions Health-Related Masculine Values Scale (IHRMVS) was recently developed to address the growing interest in examining the associations between strengths-based masculinity and men’s health. However, while the original development and validation work was promising, replication and extension of several aspects of the scale’s validity should be undertaken before the scale can be adopted for widespread use. Using a large sample of British men, aged 18-80 years, exploratory factor analyses revealed a single factor for both the original age grouping (18-29 years, n = 166) and an older group of men (≥ 30 years, n = 404), failing to replicate the two-factor structure proposed in the parent study. Additionally, correlations between scores on the IHRMVS and scores on a measure of traditional male role norms were mostly non-significant or very small. Similar findings emerged in our analyses of the associations between scores on the IHRMVS and indices of depression, anxiety, help-seeking attitudes, sleep disturbance, and smoking. These findings draw into question the utility of the IHRMVS as a measure of positive, health-related masculine values.
Flexible Gender Flexibility as a Social factor in Men’s Recovery from Schizophrenia in Northern Nigeria
Authors: Utoblo Bello , White Alan , Robertson Steve , Serrant Laura
Published: May 2020

Background

Schizophrenia is a severe mental health condition that impacts more heavily on men. In Nigeria, studies on men and health have mainly focused on sexual health, in contrast, men’s experience of schizophrenia and the role of gender in influencing beliefs about their recovery has rarely been studied. This study explored men’s perceptions of developing schizophrenia in northern Nigeria and what emerged as facilitating factors in their recovery.

Method

This qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews with 30 male outpatients with a previous diagnosis of schizophrenia and 10 mental health professionals. All were recruited through Nigerian psychiatric hospital clinics. A thematic approach informed analysis of the data collected.

Results

A commitment to flexibility in gender-relations emerged as a key finding. Within household members, the meeting of financial needs was talked about interchangeably. This flexible gender-relations was then associated with household poverty reduction, which was previously seen as influencing the men’s recovery from the mental illness. In particular, providing for family needs became a shared responsibility, with departure from traditional gender expectations imposing fewer family hardships. This was also reported as having a bearing on the men’s willingness to access services, which aided recovery.

Conclusion

The influence of flexible gender-relations demonstrated in this study has practice implications for understanding men’s management of recovery from schizophrenia. Community-focused gender transformative programs for the men and those involved in their care in Nigeria could help engage participants in discussions relevant to facilitate changes in gender expectations.
Developing a method of creating a geographic information system objects of cultural heritage on the example of Novosibirsk region
Authors: Yankelevich S.S. , Lebzak A.O.
Published: May 2020

The authors discuss the results of working at the development of methods for creating GIS of cultural heritage. A brief analysis of modern research in the field of geoinformation cultural heritage mapping had been made befor. The existing methods of creation GIS of cultural heritage objects basing upon the analysis of the performed experimental works are studied. The basic requirements to the methodology of GIS creation of cultural heritage objects are defined. The developed technique of creating GIS for cultural heritage objects on the basis of HTML, CSS and JavaScript-technologies is presented. In the course of the study, a prototype of the geographic information system “Cultural heritage of Novosibirsk region” was developed, it can be used by anyone for educational purposes, as well as by territorial agencies of cultural heritage protection, local governments, construction organizations, road enterprises, land use and subsoil use enterprises, educational and scientific organizations, as well as tour operators and other economic entities.
Cartographic rationale of protecting the transboundary territorial nature in Siberia and Far East
Authors: Bardash A.V. , Kalihman T.P.
Published: May 2020

The activities of functioning and planning new transboundary protected natural territories inevitably require the availability and quality of cartographic rationale for the countries participating in the process. In many cases, the low involvement of near-border areas into economic activity provides a sufficient degree of ecosystem protection. The possibility of organizing transboundary specially protected natural areas appears in territories most significant in the view of preserving the natural diversity, adjacent to the borders of neighboring states, where arranging specially protected natural areas is extremely actual. The authors consider the task of applying the cartographic rationale at creating transboundary specially protected natural areas by the example of five territories operating at the beginning of 2019 in accordance with the concluded interstate agreements
SEATING COMFORT SATISFACTION LEVEL OF OFFICE WORKERS AND THEIR EXPECTATIONS FROM AN OFFICE CHAIR
Authors: ÇETİN Münire Sibel , KARABAY Gülseren , ÖZTÜRK Hasan , KURUMER Gülseren
Published: May 2020

Seating comfort is related with the individual’s office chair features, user features and the time that is spent sitting on an office chair. The increase of the working hours at the offices leads to a variety of musculoskeletal disorders caused by the lack of improper workplace design and business equipment. The aim of this study is to investigate the discomfort complaints about the office chairs and the expectations of participants from an office chair and to determine the significate user and task features which affect the overall satisfaction from the office chair. This study is part of a continuing project, which seeks to design an office chair considering the discomforts and expectations in terms of structural design and textile design. Based on the results of the survey, an office chair which would is prospected to satisfy the expectations of the respondents will be designed. A survey was applied to randomly selected 382 respondents to determine the overall satisfaction level of respondents from their own current office chairs, the features of current their office chairs, the textile materials used on their office chair and their expectations from an office chair. It was found out that 74.89% of women and 58.05% of men were not satisfied with their office chairs. 68.75 % of the staff, who were not satisfied with their chairs, thought that their discomforts were caused by their office chairs. Besides, the results stated that textile materials used on office chair affect the comfortability of the chair and it is also determined that there are some expectations from the textile materials which have to be covered.
Theoretical investigation of the molecular structure and molecular docking of naratriptan
Authors: López-Orozco Wendolyne , Rios Reyes , Mendoza Huizar
Published: May 2020

In this work, a computational chemical study of the naratriptan was carried out at the X/DGDZVP (where X = B3LYP, M06, M06L and ?B97XD) level of theory, the results suggest the existence of two possible conformers in the aqueous phase. The evaluation of the global and local reactivity descriptors indicates that both conformers show the same chemical behaviour. The docking studies reveal that both conformers bind to TYR359 residue of the 5HT1B receptor. Also, the first conformer binds to the receptor through THR209 and THR213 while the second one through THR209 and SER 212.
Circulating protein signatures and causal candidates for type 2 diabetes
Authors: Admin Ada , Gudmundsdottir Valborg , Zaghlool Shaza B , Emilsson Valur , Aspelund Thor , Ilkov Marjan , Gudmundsson Elias F , Jonsson Stefan M , Zilhão Nuno R , Lamb John R , Suhre Karsten , Jennings Lori L , Gudnason Vilmundur
Published: May 2020

The
increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes poses a major challenge to societies
worldwide. Blood-based factors like serum proteins are in contact with every
organ in the body to mediate global homeostasis and may thus directly regulate
complex processes such as aging and the development of common chronic diseases.
We applied a data-driven proteomics approach, measuring serum levels of 4,137
proteins in 5,438 elderly Icelanders and identified 536 proteins associated
with prevalent and/or incident type 2 diabetes. We validated a subset of the
observed associations in an independent case-control study of type 2 diabetes. These
protein associations provide novel biological insights into the molecular
mechanisms that are dysregulated prior to and following the onset of type 2
diabetes and can be detected in serum. A bi-directional two-sample Mendelian
randomization analysis indicated that serum changes of at least 23 proteins are
downstream of the disease or its genetic liability, while 15 proteins were
supported as having a causal role in type 2 diabetes.
Efektivitas Metode Diskusi terhadap Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Agama Hindu
Authors: Suardana Made
Published: May 2020

Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar Pendidikan Agama Hindu siswa klas V SD Negeri 1 Tianyar Tengah Semester 1 tahun ajaran 2018/2019. Metode diskusi dipilih dengan pertimbangan metode ini akan membangkitkan semangat siswa dengan cara siswa belajar dengan temannya yang merupakan tutor sebaya. Disamping itu siswa akan terbiasa berfikir kritis, kreatif dan mampu berpendapat sehingga dapat meningkatkan pemahamannya. Dengan meningkatnya pemahaman maka hasil belajarnya juga meningkat. Penerapan metode ini tentunya tidak akan berdiri sendiri,namun tetap didukung dengan metode yang lain, hanya saja prioritas tetap pada metode diskusi. Dari hasil penelitian yang telah dilaksanakan dinyatakan bahwa dengan menggunakan metode diskusi dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar Pendidikan Agama Hindu pada siswa. Hal ini ditunjukan dengan peningkatan nilai hasil belajar yang diperoleh siswa. Pada akhirnya, jumlah siswa yang mencapai nilai ≥75 semakin banyak dan mencapai kriteria keberhasilan yaitu 75%. Peningkatan presentase pencapaian KKM siswa pada siklus I sebesar 57,14% meningkat menjadi 100% pada siklus II. Peningkatan rata-rata hasil belajar pendidikan agama hindu siswa pada siklus I sebesar 75,23, dan pada siklus II meningkat menjadi 86,19. Oleh karena itu, pada penelitian ini siswa yang mendapatkan nilai ≥75 mencapai kriteria keberhasilan yaitu ≥75%, sehingga penelitian ini dikatakan berhasil dan di hentikan pada siklus II.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Problem Solving Sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Matematika
Authors: Manik I Ketut
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Satdik SD Negeri 1 Tulamben di Kelas VI sebanyak 37 orang yang kemampuan siswanya untuk materi matematika cukup rendah. Tujuan penulisan penelitian tindakan kelas ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah model pembelajaran Problem Solving dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar matematika siswa. Metode pengumpulan datanya adalah tes prestasi belajar. Metode analisis datanya adalah deskriptif. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini adalah prestasi belajar matematika  siswa dapat meningkat. Ini terbukti dari hasil yang diperoleh pada Siklus I rata-ratanya 64,595, dengan ketuntasan 64,86%. Sedangkan  rat-rata siklus II mencapai 72,568, dengan presentase ketuntasan 97,30%. Dari Siklus I ke  Siklus II terjadi kenaikan rata-rata prestasi belajar matematika sebesar 7,973, sedangkan presentase ketuntasan belajarnya naik 32.44%. Kesimpulan yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini adalah model pembelajaran Problem Solving dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar.
Konseling Behavioral dengan Teknik Modeling untuk Meningkatkan Self Exhibition
Authors: Jayanthi Kadek Karmila , Dantes Nyoman , Gading I Ketut
Published: May 2020

This study aims to study the effectiveness of counseling behavior with modeling techniques to improve Self Exhibition. The design of this study was experimental research with a pretest-posttest-control group research design. The sample of this study was students of class VII.4 and class VII.1 The Undiksha Laboratory Middle School was taken randomly from 4 classes of population members. Self Exhibition data collection in this study used the Self Exhibition questionnaire. Hypothesis testing is done using the t test. From the T test performed it was obtained at 9,808 with significance of <0.001. This was discussed by counseling behavioral engineering modeling with effective study study arrangements to improve junior high school students' self exhibitions.Keywords: Behavioral Counseling, modeling, self exhibition
Factor Analysis at Item Test Conceptual Understanding Of Numerical Method
Authors: Mahendra I Wayan Eka , Rini Purwati Ni Kadek
Published: May 2020

Factor analysis at item test conceptual understanding of numerical method aims to find out whether the conceptual understanding indicators used can confirm a construct and ensure that the test is complied with the indicator. Data analysis is done using confirmatory factor analysis.  Based on data analysis, one factor is formed with Eigen value 2.352 and variation is 58.8%. This result shows that the indicators of conceptual understanding ability are valid, and the test prepared in accordance with the indicators of conceptual understanding ability.
Development of Health Integrative Thematic Textbooks (Batik) To Provide Health Education in Elementary Schools
Authors: Sudiana I Ketut , Adiputra N. , Budi Adnyana Putu
Published: May 2020

This research aims to develop health integrative thematic textbooks (BATIK). The method used is the Research and Development model of Borg & Gall. Based on the research, it obtained that integrated health education material in accordance with the PHBS indicator of school. Integration using two patterns, explicitly through the subtitle "Ayo Lakukan Hidup Bersih dan Sehat", and implicitly integrated into the text, the use of children's songs and illustrated images that contain of health education. The BATIK assessment at the validation and readability stage obtained the following results: (1) validation by experts obtained very good, (2) validation by elementary school teachers obtained very good, (3) a one to one evaluation readability test obtained good, and (4) a small group evaluation readability test obtained very good. Based on the results of the validation and readability test, it shows that the quality of BATIK is good so it is suitable to be used in thematic learning in elementary schools.
The Conceptual and Hypothetical Model of Interactive Blended Problem Based Learning
Authors: Effendi Hansi , Hendriyani Yeka
Published: May 2020

This article discusses the results of research on the development of conceptual models and hypothetical models of Interactive Blended Problem Based Learning (IBPBL) in Programming Language subjects for Electrical Engineering students at Universitas Negeri Padang. This model is a blended learning model that combines face-to-face learning in class and Moodle-based online learning with problem-based learning syntax in the field of Electrical Engineering. The research was carried out in three stages: (1) literature review, (2) formulation of the conceptual model, and (3) formulation of the hypothetical model. The IBPBL conceptual models consist of: (1) philosophical components: pragmatism; (2) theoretical components: cognitivism, behaviorism, constructivism, and connectivism; (3) methodological components: problem-based learning; and (4) technical components: problem-solving, cooperation, critical thinking, innovative, creative and systematic. The hypothetical model is based on students' ability to solve problems critically, creatively, collaboratively, systematically by utilizing the various advantages possessed by face-to-face and online learning in Programming Language courses. Model validation is done using expert judgment. The expert assessment assessed the IBPBL model in three aspects, namely: (1) component sufficiency, (2) content, and (3) ease of implementation.
Authors: Dayanti Fitri , Triyatno Triyatno
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan: 1) mengetahui pengaruh jarak BTS ke penerima sinyal, ketinggian tempat, dan arah hadapan lereng terhadap kuat sinyal telepon seluler di Kecamatan Mapat Tunggul Selatan. 2) mengetahui kesesuaian penempatan menara BTS (Base Transceiver Station) di Kecamatan Mapat Tunggul Selatan. Jenis penelitian ini kuantitatif dengan pendekatan keruangan melihat kuat sinyal dengan kondisi fisik wilayah dan melihat pengaruh kuat sinyal dengan spesifikasi BTS, yakni jarak dari BTS, ketinggian tempat dan arah hadapan lereng. Menggunakan analisis regresi linier dan overlay. Hasil penelitian yaitu: 1) Ketinggian tempat nilai signifikan 0,011 sudah cukup bukti menyatakan variabel ketinggian tempat berpengaruh terhadap kuat sinyal, taraf kepercayaan 0,05. Jarak dari BTS nilai signifikan 0,000 sudah cukup bukti untuk menyatakan variabel jarak dari BTS berpengaruh terhadap kuat sinyal, taraf kepercayaan 0,05. Arah hadapan lereng nilai signifikan 0,258 belum cukup bukti variabel arah hadapan lereng berpengaruh terhadap kuat sinyal, taraf kepercayaan 0,05. 2) Hasil overlay peta lereng, permukiman, ketinggian menunjukan bahwa pembangunan menara BTS di Kenagarian Muaro Sungai Lolo belum sesuai disebabkan jarak penduduk yang berjauhan, sehingga jumlah penduduk yang berdekatan tidak mencapai 1.000 kk. Dilihat dari keadaan geografis wilayah sanggat menyulitkan membangun menara BTS, sehingga Kecamatan Mapat Tunggul Selatan pada tahun 2019 belum bisa mendirikan menara BTS.
Authors: Zulfa Irza Annesi , Triyatno Triyatno
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan; 1) mengetahui kerapatan vegetasi di Kota Padang. 2) mengetahui distribusi suhu permukaan di Kota Padang. 3) mengetahui pengaruh kerapatan vegetasi terhadap suhu permukaan Kota Padang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Dalam mendapatkan nilai kerapatan vegetasi peneliti menggunakan metode NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index). Sedangkan untuk mendapatkan nilai suhu permukaan menggunakan metode LST (Land Surface Temperature). Hasil analisis NDVI menunjukkan bahwa selama kurun waktu 20 tahun kerapatan vegetasi sangat rapat berkurang sebanyak 30741,86 Ha. Analisis LST menunjukkan bahwa suhu permukaan pada tahun 1999 yaitu 14.03°C - 33.00°C, pada tahun 2009 suhu permukaan yaitu 14.03°C - 33.80°C dan padan tahun 2019 suhu permukaan yaitu 13.64°C - 34.67°C. Hasil analisis regresi linier menunjukkan kerapatan vegetasi mempengaruhi suhu permukaan. R Square yang diperoleh pada tahun 1999 yaitu 0,95 dengan tingka pengaruh sebesar 95%, pada tahun 2009 yaitu 0,97 dengan tingka pengaruh sebesar 97% dan pada tahun 2019 yaitu 0,99 dengan tingka pengaruh sebesar 99%.
Las instituciones nacionales de derechos humanos como promotoras de una cultura en derechos humanos
Authors: González Rincón Ana Cristina
Published: May 2020

Las Instituciones Nacionales de Derechos Humanos cumplen, fundamentalmente, con dos funciones: proteger a las personas a partir de recomendaciones, garantizándoles una reparación si se comente una violación a sus derechos (función reparadora), y prevenir futuras violaciones a los derechos humanos (función preventiva). Sobre esta base están llamadas a ser los organismos que guíen hacia una cultura ciudadana a favor de los derechos humanos. Para lograr la culturización en este campo, se requiere educar en derechos a través de la educación formal e informal. En el caso de México, la Comisión Nacional de los Derechos Humanos es la institución encargada de realizar esta labor. Su posición flexible y dinámica, así como su autonomía dentro del Estado mexicano, le dan la posibilidad de propiciar esa cultura, ya que es una institución de configuración diferente al sistema tradicional de impartición de justicia, por lo que hace que mantenga una línea de investigación enfocada en los derechos humanos. La culturización empieza por el ámbito nacional o interno y se debe extender hacia el exterior, como un movimiento social internacional.
Acerca de la imagen de tapa: 2º Marcha del Orgullo Lésbico-Gay en la ciudad de Buenos Aires
Authors: Editorial Aletheia Equipo
Published: May 2020

La imagen de tapa del presente número y las imágenes publicadas en esta sección fueron extraídas del archivo Potencia Tortillera. En este caso en particular, Cecilia Larsen, trabajadora del archivo de la Biblioteca Nacional, fue quien se encontró con las cajas que tenían este valioso material y lo compartió para que integre el archivo de Potencia Tortillera en formato digital. Agradecemos este tipo de trabajos que ponen a disposición a la comunidad en general manera accesible y organizada trabajos de archivo. Las fotografías pertenecen a la cobertura de prensa de la Segunda Marcha del Orgullo Lésbico-Gay realizada en la ciudad de Buenos Aires. Crónica, 29 de junio de 1993 y Flash, 1 de julio 1993. En: Biblioteca Nacional Mariano Moreno (Argentina). Depto. Archivos. Fondo Editorial Sarmiento. Archivo de redacción de Crónica. Sobres temáticos: AR00091288 y AR00091289. "Homosexuales. Manifestaciones."
Tinjauan Hukum Islam Terhadap Kawin Pineng pada Masyarakat Adat Abung Nunyai
Authors: Firhan Firhan , Irawan Ibnu
Published: May 2020

Abstract [English]:In the customary of low,  marriage is a matter that is blessed with kinship, family and community. until now some communities have consistently carried out weddings that are based on the culture of the local community. Pineng marriage to Abung Nunyai in North Lampung is one example of this traditional marriage. The author is interested in researching the marriage practices of indigenous Abung Nunyai and a review of Islamic law regarding the practice of traditional marriage. The purpose of this study was to determine the local culture of the community in marriage, as well as the legal status of implementing the practice of marriage. This research is field research, using al-Urf theory and descriptive analysis method.Abstrak[Indonesia]: Secara hukum, adat pernikahan merupakan urusan yang berkaitan dengan kekerabatan, keluarga dan masyarakat, sehingga sampaisaat ini beberapa masyarakat tetap konsisten melaksanakan pernikahan yang berlandasakan kebudayaan masyarakat lokal, salah satunya adalah pernikahan Pineng masyarakat adat Abung Nunyai di Lampung Utara. Hal tersebut yang menarik penulis untuk meneliti terkait  praktik pernikahan masyarakat adat Abung Nunyai dantinjauan hukum Islam mengenai praktik pernikahan adat tersebut. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kebudayaan lokal masyarakat di dalam pernikahan, serta status hukum pelaksanaan praktik pernikahan tersebut. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan, dengan menggunakan teori al-Urf dan metode deskriptif analisisustomary of low,  marriage is a matter that is blessed with kinship, family and community. until now some communities have consistently carried out weddings that are based on the culture of the local community. Pineng marriage to Abung Nunyai in North Lampung is one example of this traditional marriage. The author is interested in researching the marriage practices of indigenous Abung Nunyai and a review of Islamic law regarding the practice of traditional marriage. The purpose of this study was to determine the local culture of the community in marriage, as well as the legal status of implementing the practice of marriage. This research is field research, using al-Urf theory and descriptive analysis method.
Entre vários campos: a obra de Fábio Moon e Gabriel Bá e a literatura brasileira
Authors: Vejmelka Marcel
Published: May 2020

A obra de Fábio Moon e Gabriel Bá evidencia de forma particular os conflitos e as tensões existentes entre os diferentes campos culturais envolvidos na produção e circulação de histórias em quadrinhos, inspirando a observar a sua evolução num jogo de forças e dinâmicas parcialmente conflitivas, aparentemente contraditórias, mas que afinal compõem um panorama concludente das caraterísticas do gênero e da sua circulação nos campos nacionais e internacionais.