bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Use of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Therapy for Schizophrenia
Authors: Jiang Jason , Bakal Jeff , Chue Pierre , Snaterse Mark , Urichuk Liana , Dursun Serdar , McCabe Christopher , McAlister Finlay , James Deborah , Richer Lawrence
Published: September 2018

IntroductionAntipsychotic medications form the cornerstone of schizophrenia treatment. However, only a minority of patients adhere to their initial antipsychotic regimen. It’s expected that Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) antipsychotics improves patient adherence to treatment, however previous research comparing the use of first generation LAI’s against oral antipsychotics reported results that were inconclusive.

Objectives and ApproachExplore the effectiveness of the use of LAI’s in the delivery of mental health services in Alberta.

Using linked data from AHS Analytics:

Physician claims

National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS),

Discharge Abstract database (DAD)

Pharmacy Information Network (PIN)

Alberta Provincial Registry data

Define a cohort of patients on antipsychotic medications.

Explore and contrast outcomes related to the use of LAIs against other antipsychotic medication types. Specifically using linked data to define:

Treatment Adherence

Utilization of LAI vs. other medication

Demographic differences

Outcomes pre- and post-LAI treatment

ResultsA patient cohort was established containing only cases from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2015. Additional data was used to perform a two year washout and a one year follow-up.

Case and medication definitions were determined by a team of psychiatric clinicians. Patient comorbidity information was extracted using previously validated methods.

Overall, 6349 incident cases were identified.

Preliminary analysis indicate:

Overall patient cohort is older than expected

Use of additional medication types is correlated with greater health services utilization after diagnosis

Patients on only oral medications appear to have lower treatment adherence

Males seem to have higher treatment adherence than females

No significant differences were found between patients with rural vs. urban postal codes

Conclusion/ImplicationsWe faced significant challenges when defining cases, medication use and outcomes. However, the linkage of a large number of data sources gives us powerful and multi-faceted insight into the use of antipsychotic medication use in Alberta. Future work will include work on definition validations and deeper analysis of outcomes.
Intermediate-linkage steps used to obtain longitudinal data (containing heath service use, morbidity and mortality) for a large cohort of patients who are homeless that visited, and were discharged from hospital in England.
Authors: Evans Hannah , Blackburn Ruth , Cornes Michelle , Menezes Dee , Story Alistair , Hayward Andrew , Aldridge Robert
Published: September 2018

IntroductionIn England, details on hospital admissions and mortality are recorded nationally, but housing status and patients’ hospital discharge arrangements are only recorded locally within discharge services. These data are required to evaluate specialist homeless hospital discharge (HHD) services in England, and can be obtained through linkage within and across sectors.

Objectives and ApproachWe aimed to improve linkage to enable the evaluation of HHD schemes. 16 sites with a scheme were recruited along with a specialist facility that deliver screening and treatment services to homeless hostels (Find\&Treat). Linkage fields including National Health Service number (NHS number), name, gender and birthdate for clinical contacts between November 2013 and November 2016 were collected and linked to national hospital data, Hospital Episodes Statistics (HES). To improve linkage with HES, intermediate-linkage to a gender-names dictionary and a national demographic database (NDD) was performed. Ethics, access permissions were obtained through HRA-REC (REC16/EE/0018) and NHS CAG (16/CAG/0021).

Results47,569 clinical contacts among people who were homeless were collected from Find&Treat and 12,931 from sites. The median age at mid-study period (15th May 2015) among contacts with sites compared to Find&Treat were similar at 44 (IQR 34-53, n=12,905) and 45 (IQR 35-54, n=47,569), respectively. Among Find&Treat, 82% (n=38,905) were contacts with Males and 18% (n=8,650) with Females. Gender was not collected at all HHD sites or for all admissions. 70% of contacts had missing gender and among these contacts, gender was assigned using the gender-names dictionary. After imputing gender, 52% of contacts all linkage fields and 47% had all but NHS number. These data were linked to the NDD, an approximate 60% linkage rate was achieved retrieving complete linkage fields for these contacts.

Conclusion/ImplicationsIntermediate linkage steps described here provides the largest dataset of it’s kind, enabling investigations into effectiveness of hospital discharge schemes in England. The study provides generally a proof of concept that large cohorts of hard-to-reach population groups can be obtained through data linkage.
Developing and implementing linked electronic medical record and administrative data in primary care practice for diabetes in Alberta
Authors: Drummond Neil , Taylor Matt , Garies Stephanie , Shaw Marta , Soos Boglarka , Cummings Michael , Forst Brian , Yaraee John , Cook Lisa
Published: September 2018

IntroductionUse of administrative health data and primary care electronic medical record data are both ubiquitous in Alberta, but linkage between them at patient level and implementation of the linked data into primary care practice are rare. This demonstration project sought to achieve this for a sample of patients with diabetes.

Objectives and ApproachAcademic family physicians in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary who participate in the Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network (CPCSSN) identified diabetes–related variables, either in their EMRs or in administrative data, that they wished to obtain in a linked dataset. Secure data linkage was obtained through Alberta Health Services (the provincial health authority) following transmission of patient mapping files direct from the clinics. The de-identified, linked, patient data was then transferred to CPCSSN-Alberta data managers for processing and displayed to users through an interactive Diabetes Dashboard.

Results2598 patients with diabetes were identified using a validated CPCSSN case definition from 47 family physicians in three clinics. CPCSSN EMR data included primary care encounters, date of diagnosis, deprivation index, BMI, blood pressure, comorbidity, diabetes medications prescribed, risk factors, etc. Administrative data included laboratory results (HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, creatinine), medication dispensed, emergency room visits, inpatient admissions and costs. Integrated, interactive provider reports were created and sent to participating physicians. The reports presented the information about diabetes patients at individual provider level, bench-marked at clinic, primary care network and provincial levels. Follow-up with providers led to further dashboard development . We propose to scale up implementation of the integrated diabetes database and dashboard to include all 23,000 CPCSSN-identified diabetes patients in Alberta.

Conclusion/ImplicationsIntegration of EMR and administrative data and its application to clinical care, panel management, and quality improvement in primary care, as well as to surveillance and research, was feasible and acceptable to the family physicians participating in this project.
Quality assessment of linked Canadian clinical administrative hospital and vital statistics death data
Authors: Rodrigues Nancy , Kelly Maureen , Henderson Tobi
Published: September 2018

IntroductionThree Canadian clinical-administrative hospital databases were linked to the Canadian Vital Statistics Death Database (CVSD) to provide information about patients who died following discharge from hospital as well as supplementary information about patients that died in-hospital. Quality was assessed using a guided approach and through feedback from initial users.

Objectives and ApproachThe linked datasets were created to develop and validate health care indicators and performance measures and perform outcome analyses. It is therefore imperative to evaluate the data’s fitness for use. Quality was assessed by calculating coverage of deaths for all linked contributors, creating a profile of the linked dataset and analyzing issues that were identified by users. These analyses were guided by an existing Data Source Assessment Tool, which provides a set of criteria that allow for assessment across five dimensions of quality, thus allowing for appropriate determination of a given set of data’s fitness for use.

ResultsDeterministic linkage of the datasets resulted in linkage rates that ranged from 66.9% to 90.9% depending on the dataset or data year. Linkage rates also varied by Canadian jurisdictions and patient cohort. Variables had good data availability with rates of 95% or higher. Initial users identified a significant number of duplicate records that were flagged to and corrected by the data supplier. 1.4\% of acute hospital deaths had discrepancies in the death date captured in the two linked sources; the vast majority had a difference of only one day. A user group and issue tracking process were created to share information about the linked data and guarantee that issues are triaged to the appropriate party and allow for timely follow up with the data supplier.

Conclusion/ImplicationsDocumentation provided by the data supplier was vital to understanding the linkage methodology and its impact on linkage rates. A guided data assessment ensured that strengths and limitations were identified and shared to support appropriate use. Feedback to the data supplier is supporting ongoing improvements to the linkage methodology.
Empathic Cultural Mapping: Little data, big data, knowledge transfer and exchange
Authors: Goopy Suzanne , Turin Tanvir , Kassan Anusha , O'Brien Mary , McCormack Gavin , Chapman Jonathan , Charania Irina , Ferreira Carla , Silversides Halley
Published: September 2018

IntroductionA healthy city is one that continually creates and improves psychosocial and social environments and expands community resources allowing people to develop to their maximum portential. The role of SEDoHs is incontestable, yet we continue to face many of the same SEDoH-related problems despite what we know.

Objectives and ApproachThis project presents the idea of "Empathic Cultural Mapping" (ECM). ECM is an interactive story map which brings together vignettes taken from individual stories curated with "big data" derived from places such as Statistics Canada, the City of Calgary, and library holdings at the University of Calgary. ECM seeks to challenge users to re-imagine long held constructions around sectoral, and disciplinary driven interpretations and categorizations of lifestyle, consumption, health, and the environment. ECM seeks to encourage knowledge users from multiple sectors to think beyond what is known and to consider what might be possible.

ResultsECM is a creative interactive undertaking. In developing ECM, a range of creative research processes have been used to record and tell the stories of a small group of newcomers (defined as those who migrate, seek refuge, or claim asylum in Canada) and position these within large data. A desire to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communties through opening processes of dialogoue between local government, non-government organizations, communitites, and individuals lies at the heart of this project. Knowledge and sense-making are key features of individual and community empowerment within the ECM and are viewed as powerful stimuli for change as well as powerful allies for health and a buffer against its threats.

Conclusion/ImplicationsECM creates, shares, and brings together individual stories and 'big data'. It identifies needs that impact health in the everyday. It seeks to improve awareness of the world around us. It encourages people to communicate their experiences. Finally, it achieves its goals by using creative processes.
Point of Care (POC) Influenza Immunization for Pregnant Women, Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services
Authors: Manji Sofiya , McDonald Sheila , Metcalfe Amy , Nerenberg Kara , Zhang Jing , Castillo Eliana
Published: September 2018

IntroductionVaccinating pregnant patients for neonatal protection needs to be integrated into prenatal care as new vaccines emerge. Uptake of influenza vaccine, universally recommended in pregnancy, is low. Immunization was offered and administered to pregnant women at point of care (POC) during two flu seasons at an urban tertiary care center.

Objectives and ApproachPrimary objective is to determine if POC impacts immunization rate during flu season among a cohort of pregnant women by location and gestational age. Secondary objectives are to examine the pattern of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) among vaccinated and unvaccinated women, and to describe pilot outcomes of POC. Four consecutive influenza seasons (2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2016/2017, 2017/2018) will be examined using seven databases: a) Clinibase, b) National Ambulatory Care Reporting System; C) Discharge Abstract Database; d) Physician Claims; e) Alberta Perinatal Health Program; f) Calgary Zone Public Health; and g) Pharmaceutical Information Network. Outcomes will be examined descriptively using frequencies and proportions.

ResultsBased on the preliminary analysis, approximately 10, 000 visits among 2,500 women occurred during each flu season at the four obstetric care locations: two outpatient clinics and two inpatient units. The proportion of pregnant women who received the flu vaccine ranged from 15-21% during the first three flu seasons. Majority of the women received the vaccine at the flu campaigns (range 48-67%), followed by pharmacy (20-32%). For the 2017-2018 season, year to date uptake rates in outpatient clinics are significantly higher. Final results on additional outcomes will be available by September 2018.

Conclusion/ImplicationsIn completing this study, we hope to better understand the patterns of immunization uptake in pregnancy by place of immunization and gestational age, i.e. identifying optimal “window of opportunity”. Results will inform the infrastructure needed to collect data on vaccines administered during pregnancy and linkage to maternal and infant outcomes.
O corpo, a semente e o fruto: a antropologia paulina entre o simbólico e o conceitual em seu discurso sobre o ser humano e sua ressurreição
Authors: Portella Rodrigo , Queiroz Carlos
Published: September 2018

A modernidade, e particularmente a pós-modernidade, tem colocado em crise a identidade humana, seu porquê e para quê. Diante de sociedades ocidentais cada vez mais descritianizadas e secularizadas, se faz necessário ao teólogo e ao cientista da religião o debruçar-se sobre as tradições religiosas para verificar o que veiculam em sua antropologia. No caso específico do presente artigo, a intenção é esclarecer como o cristianismo, particularmente o apóstolo Paulo, compreende o ser humano. Contudo, sendo esta tarefa que se encontra para além de um artigo, resta-nos esclarecer a visão de Paulo a respeito do ser humano a partir de um ponto que consideramos chave para sua antropologia: a ressurreição, o ser humano novo, particularmente descrito em 1Co 15. Entendemos que Paulo constrói muito de sua antropologia a partir da visão que tem sobre o futuro escatológico do ser humano, pois nele estaria a verdadeira medida do ser humano unido a Deus, isto é, sua realização plena. Contudo, para se chegar a esta visão prenunciada por Paulo, será preciso antes, ainda que de forma célere, percorrer alguns de seus conceitos ao referir-se ao ser humano, em várias situações, e compreender como tais conceitos constroem a antropologia paulina e apontam para sua concepção de ressurreição / novo ser humano. Por fim, a intenção do presente artigo é apresentar uma possível interpretação sobre o ser humano, e seu futuro, a partir da visão cristã paulina. Entendemos que tal intento, feito com precisão conceitual, ajuda a compreender a visão antropológica de uma das grandes religiões em um tempo carente de perspectivas sintéticas e de sentido sobre quem é o ser humano, e a que se destina.
Placas de pedra (Ex 24,12)
Authors: Grenzer Matthias , Weber Fabíola
Published: September 2018

Com suas trinta e uma presenças no livro do Êxodo e no do Deuteronômio, as chamadas “placas de pedra” ganham representatividade no projeto do êxodo, experiência fundamental e referencial para a religião do antigo Israel. Por isso, vale a pena descobrir, de forma mais exata, as conotações simbólicas que esse objeto tem. Nesse sentido, o estudo aqui apresentado investe numa análise exegética da primeira menção das “placas de pedra” em Ex 24,12. Percebe-se, pois, que tal versículo, como texto poeticamente composto, já insiste em três simbolismos do objeto. O ouvinte-leitor é convidado a contemplar a materialidade das “placas”, a presença da escrita e, especificamente, uma dupla caracterização do conteúdo da inscrição como ‘instrução’ e ‘mandamento’.
Inventaire des ptéridophytes dans le Parc National d’El Kala (Algérie orientale)
Authors: Hamel Tarek , Boulemtafes Amir , Abdelmalek Bellili
Published: September 2018

RésuméCette étude rapporte des données sur la diversité des Ptéridophytes du Parc National d’El Kala (Nord-Est algérien). Treize stations à caractéristiques écologiques différentes ont été prospectées; 27 espèces on été identifiés, dont 7 sont rares. L’inventaire de ces taxons constitue une étape importante pour le développement des stratégies de conservation des ressources génétiques et de la diversité des fougères et lycophytes sur l’ensemble de leur aire de distribution naturelle. Le statut des espèces et les principales menaces pour les habitats sont discutés.Mots clés: Fougères, Ptéridophytes, Algérie, menaces, conservation. AbstractInventory of pteridophytes in the El Kala National Park (Eastern Algeria)This study reports data on the diversity of the Pteridophyte of El Kala National Park (North east Algeria). Thirteen stations with different ecological characteristics were prospected; 27 species have been identified (7 of which are exceptionally rare).The inventory of these species constitutes an important stage for the development of the strategies of preservation of the genetic resources and the diversity of ferns and lycophytes on their whole area of natural distribution. The status of species and major threats to the habitats are discussed.Key words: Ferns, Pteridophytes, Algeria, threats, conservation.
Gastric dilatation and enterotoxemia in ten captive felids
Authors: Anderson Kadie M. , Garner Michael M. , Clyde Victoria L. , Volle Kurt A. , Ialeggio Donna M. , Reid Scott W. , Hobbs Jill K. , Wolf Karen N.
Published: September 2018

CASE DESCRIPTION 10 large felids at 8 facilities were determined or suspected to have developed gastric dilatation with or without enterotoxemia over a 20-year period. Four felids were found dead with no premonitory signs.

CLINICAL FINDINGS 4 felids (2 male snow leopards [Uncia uncia], 1 male Amur tiger [Panthera tigris altaica], and 1 male Sumatran tiger [Panthera tigris sumatrae]) were found dead or died before they could be evaluated. Six felids had hematemesis (1 male and 1 female African lion [Panthera leo] and 1 male jaguar [Panthera onca]) or abdominal distention and signs of lethargy with or without vomiting (1 male African lion, 1 male Malayan tiger [Panthera tigris jacksoni], and 1 female Sumatran tiger). Gastric dilatation was radiographically and surgically confirmed in the male Malayan and female Sumatran tigers and the jaguar.

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME In 3 felids with an antemortem diagnosis, the gastric dilatation resolved with decompressive laparotomy but then recurred in 1 felid, which subsequently died. Three others died at various points during hospitalization. Although Clostridium perfringens type A was recovered from 3 of the 5 felids for which microbial culture was performed, and 2 felids had a recent increase in the amount fed, no single factor was definitively identified that might have incited or contributed to the gastric dilatation.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE Gastric dilatation was a life-threatening condition in the large felids of this report, causing sudden death or clinical signs of hematemesis, abdominal distention, or vomiting. Even with rapid diagnosis and surgical decompression, the prognosis was poor. Research is needed into the factors that contribute to this emergent condition in large felids so that preventive measures might be taken.
Long-term survival of locally advanced stage III non-small cell lung cancer patients treated with chemoradiotherapy and perspectives for the treatment with immunotherapy
Authors: Vrankar Martina , Stanic Karmen
Published: September 2018

Background

Standard treatment for patients with inoperable locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT). Five-year overall survival rates range between 15 and 25%, while long term survival data are rarely reported.

Patients and methods

A total of 102 patients with stage III NSCLC treated between September 2005 and November 2010 with induction chemotherapy and CCRT were included in this long term survival analysis. All patients were tested for PD-L1 status and expression of PD-L1 was correlated with overall survival (OS), progression free survival (PFS) and toxicities.

Results

The median OS of all patients was 24.8 months (95% CI 18.7 to 31.0) with 10 year-survival rate of 11.2%. The median OS of patients with PD-L1 expression was 12.1 months (95% CI 0.1 to 26.2), while in patients with negative or unknown PD-L1 status was significantly longer, 25.2 months (95% CI 18.9 to 31.6), p = 0.005. The median PFS of all patients was 16.4 months (95% CI 13.0 to 19.9). PFS of patients with PD-L1 expression was 10.1 months (95% CI 0.1 to 20.4) and in patients with negative or unknown PD-L1 status was 17.9 months (95% CI 14.2 to 21.7), p = 0.003.

Conclusions

10-year overall survival of stage III NSCLC patients after CCRT is 11.2%. PFS and OS differ with regard to PD-L1 status and are significantly shorter for patients with PD-L1 expression. New treatment with check-point inhibitors combined with RT therefore seems reasonable strategy to improve these results.
Percutaneous parametrial dose escalation in women with advanced cervical cancer: feasibility and efficacy in relation to long-term quality of life
Authors: Akbaba Sati , Oelmann-Avendano Jan Tobias , Bostel Tilman , Rief Harald , Nicolay Nils Henrik , Debus Juergen , Lindel Katja , Foerster Robert
Published: September 2018

Background

We analyzed long-term quality of life (QoL) and prognostic factors for QoL as well as clinical outcome in patients with advanced cervical cancer (ACC) treated with primary radiochemotherapy (RChT) consisting of external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) with or without sequential or simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) to the parametria, intracavitary brachytherapy and concomitant chemotherapy (ChT).

Patients and methods

Eighty-three women were treated with primary RChT between 2008 and 2014. Survival of all patients was calculated and prognostic factors for survival were assessed in univariate and multivariate analysis. In 31 patients QoL was assessed in median 3 years (range 2–8 years) after treatment. QoL was compared to published normative data and the influence of age, tumour stage, treatment and observed acute toxicities was analyzed.

Results

Thirty-six patients (43.4%) died, 18 (21.7%) had a local recurrence and 24 (28.9%) had a distant progression. Parametrial boost (p = 0.027) and ChT (p = 0.041) were independent prognostic factors for overall survival in multivariate analysis. Specifically, a parametrial equivalent doses in 2-Gy fractions (EQD2) > 50 Gy was associated with an improved overall survival (OS) (p = 0.020), but an EQD2 > 53 Gy did not further improve OS (p = 0.194). Tumour size was the only independent prognostic factor for local control (p = 0.034). Lymph node status (p = 0.038) and distant metastases other than in paraaortic lymph nodes (p = 0.002) were independent prognostic factors for distant progressionfree survival. QoL was generally inferior to the reference population. Age only correlated with menopausal symptoms (p = 0.003). The degree of acute gastrointestinal (p = 0.038) and genitourinary (p = 0.041) toxicities correlated with the extent of chronic symptom experience. Sexual/vaginal functioning was reduced in patients with larger tumours (p = 0.012). Parametrial EQD2 > 53 Gy correlated with reduced sexual/vaginal functioning (p = 0.009) and increased sexual worry (p = 0.009). Whether parametrial dose escalation was achieved by sequential boost or SIB, did not affect survival or QoL.

Conclusions

Primary RChT is an effective treatment, but long-term QoL is reduced. The degree of acute side effects of RChT correlates with the extent of chronic symptoms. Patients benefit from parametrial SIB or sequential boost, but an EQD2 > 53 Gy does not further improve survival and negatively affects QoL.
Influence of short periods of increased water temperature on species composition and photosynthetic activity in the Baltic periphyton communities
Authors: Pniewski Filip , Sylwestrzak Zuzanna
Published: September 2018

Periphyton plays a vital ecological role in shallow, well-lit ecosystems which are vulnerable to rapidly changing environmental conditions, including raising temperature due to global warming. Nevertheless, little is known on the effect of increased temperatures on the taxonomic structure and functioning of periphytic communities. In this study, the influence of short-term temperature increase on the species composition and photosynthetic activity of the Baltic periphytic communities was investigated. The collected communities were exposed to increased temperature of 23 °C (ca. 4 °C above the summer average) for 72 h. After this time, species composition of the communities was studied under light microscope and their photosynthetic performance was evaluated using PAM fluorometry. Results showed that the biomass of cyanobacteria slightly increased. There were significant changes in the abundance of diatom species, among which Fragilaria fasciculata and Navicula ramosissima, were negatively affected by the elevated temperature and their cell number significantly decreased, whereas, Diatoma moniliformis and N. perminuta were stimulated by the increased temperature. Additionally, a shift towards higher abundance of smaller taxa was also observed. The higher quantum yield of photosystem II (PSII) (higher ΦPSII) accompanied by the lower value of non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) observed in communities kept at 23 °C showed more efficient photosynthesis. This was further confirmed by the changes in rapid light curves (higher photosynthetic capacity, rETRmax, and photoacclimation index, Ek). The obtained data constitute evidence that short periods of increased temperature significantly affect the structure and functioning of the Baltic periphyton.
PENERAPAN ELEMEN-ELEMEN ARSITEKTUR MASJID KESULTANAN PADA MASJID-MASJID DI PULAU TERNATE
Authors: Bachrudin Rifal A
Published: September 2018

Masjid dalam arti bentuk dan ruang di Pulau Ternate secara visual menampilkan dua wujud yaitu bentuk atap limas (pola tradisional) dan bentuk atap kubah (pola modern). Dua wujud masjid ini kemudian diklasifikasikan menjadi tiga kategori yaitu masjid yang sama dengan masjid kesultanan/sigi lamo, masjid yang mirip dengan sigi lamo, dan masjid yang berbeda dengan sigi lamo. Berdasarkan hasil analisa, dapat disimpulkan bahwa kesamaan dan kemiripan wujud masjid karena kondisi sosial masyarakat dan kondisi sosial budaya yang masih sangat homogen,monolit, dan partiark serta manganut sistem patronasi dalam segala aspek termasuk dalam membangun masjid. Sedangkan perbedaan wujud masjid terjadi karena desakan keinginan yang ditopang oleh kondisi sosial ekonomi masyarakat dan pengetahuan atas kemajuan serta perkembangan teknologi konstruksi khususnya konstruksi masjid.Kata kunci: Kesamaan, Kemiripan, Perbedaan, Elemen, Arsitektur, Masjid
PENGARUH GUNA LAHAN DAN POLA PERGERAKAN TERHADAP TINGKAT PELAYANAN JALAN DI SEKITAR BANDARA SOEKARNO HATTA
Authors: Damayanti Rizka
Published: September 2018

Kemacetan lalu lintas merupakan salah satu masalah yang dihadapi pada  akses pencapaian sekitar Bandara Soekarno Hatta. Fenomena hambatan samping pada akses non-Toll sekitar Bandara Soekarno Hatta perlu diidentifikasi guna memperoleh gambaran aktual pengaruhnya pada kemacetan, atau menurunnya kinerja jalan. Perpaduan dan kombinasi dari faktor-faktor guna lahan dan kinerja jalan akibat pola pergerakan yang terjadi merupakan potensi penyebab kemacetan pada ruas jalan di sekitar Bandara. Dengan latar belakang kondisi faktual tersebut maka perlu dilakukan studi yang mengkaji kinerja jalan, khususnya yang disebabkan oleh hambatan samping (pergerakan) sebagai pengaruh dari penggunaan lahan disekitarnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis pengaruh pola penggunaan lahan terhadap pola pergerakan pada kawasan sekitar Bandara Soekarno Hatta
PENGARUH MATERIAL DAN BENTUK ATAP RUMAH TINGGAL TERHADAP SUHU DI DALAM RUANG
Authors: Rury Nila
Published: September 2018

Sebuah bangunan rumah tinggal yang baik, merupakan sebuah karya  arsitektur yang antara lain memiliki nilai estetis, berfungsi sesuai dengan tujuan bangunan tersebut dirancang, memberikan rasa "aman" (dari gangguan alam dan manusia / makhluk lain, serta memberikan "kenyamanan". Bagi rumah/ hunian yang ideal di daerah beriklim tropis seperti Indonesia, harus mampu meminimalkan problem 'perolehan panas' matahari. Sehingga pada siang hari  suhu di dalam ruang dapat  lebih rendah bila dibandingkan dengan suhu di luar ruangnya. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk  mengidentifikasi reduksi suhu yang mampu dikondisikan di dalam ruang, dengan melakukan eksperimen terhadap penggunaan jenis material penutup atap (asbes dan genteng metal) dan dengan tiga variasi bentuk kemiringan (kemiringan atap satu sisi, dua sisi dan empat sisi) atap.   Penelitian ini juga melihat seberapa jauh perbedaan suhu di dalam serta di luar ruang yang mampu dikondisikan oleh masing-masing variasi desain dan meninjau setiap desain dari sisi ekonomi. Kata kunci : Rumah Tinggal, Temperatur, Tropis, Bentuk, Material Atap
ANALISIS PENCAHAYAAN BANGUNAN HEMAT ENERGI (Studi Kasus : Gedung Wisma Kalla di Makassar)
Authors: Jamala Nurul
Published: September 2018

Pemanasan global (global warming) menjadi pembicaraan penting di sejumlah Negara dimanaterjadi fenomena naiknya suhu dipermukaan bumi. Perubahan suhu berdampak pada bangunandimana bangunan mengkonsumsi energi dalam jumlah besar untuk memperoleh kenyamananpencahayaan (visual comfort) dan penghawaan (thermal comfort). Tujuan penelitian ini adalahmenganalisis pencahayaan pada bangunan perkantoran Wisma Kalla di Makassar yangberlandaskan pada pemikiran meminimalkan konsumsi energi sehingga tercipta bangunan hematenergi tanpa mengurangi produktifitas kerja. Metode penelitian secara kwantitatif yaitumenganalisis tingkat iluminasi dan konsumsi energi pada ruang kerja kantor denganmenggunakan program ecotect. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan karakteristik dalam mendesainpencahayaan buatan yaitu dapat meminimalkan konsumsi energi dengan mempertimbangkanstandar illuminasi (level illuminance), sehingga tercipta bangunan hemat energi.Kata kunci : Hemat energi, Bangunan perkantoran, PencahayaanABSTRACT
RESPONSABILIDADE CIVIL E O DANO EXISTENCIAL
Authors: De Paula Albuquerque Poliana Vanucia
Published: September 2018

Objetivando realizar uma abordagem acerca da  evolução da responsabilidade civil o estudo proposto pretende analisar o conceito, requisitos, características e princípios que circundam o instituto do dano existencial, promovendo  sua melhor compreensão nas relações privadas, descrevendo ainda, as diferenças com outros tipos de danos extrapatrimoniais e a possibilidade de cumulação com os mesmos. Nesse contexto não se pode olvidar que o principio da dignidade humana na aplicação dessa espécie de dano, tem fator determinante, pois com a expansão da idéia de Direito Civil Constitucional o dano moral evoluiu de forma a salvaguardar direitos inerentes ao ser humano, quais sejam os direitos da personalidade. Assim, o dano existencial  tem o foco inicial na premissa civilista e constitucional, na qual o individuo é ferramenta central. Ressalta-se ainda que o tema ainda é pouco explorado na doutrina brasileira, entretanto, no Direito comparado já existem diversos estudos, sendo sua origem atribuída ao Direito Italiano. Nesse sentindo pela escassa exploração na doutrina brasileira esse artigo busca fazer uma análise sobre a temática, contribuindo para estreitar os debates e estudos.
A JURIDICIDADE ADMINISTRATIVA CONTRÁRIA A DIREITOS FUNDAMENTAIS NO PROCESSO ADMINISTRATIVO SANCIONADOR: UMA RELATIVIZAÇÃO INCONSTITUCIONAL DO PRINCÍPIO DA LEGALIDADE
Authors: Dezan Sandro Lucio , Carmona Paulo Afonso Cavichioli
Published: September 2018

O presente texto tem por finalidade investigar a paulatina relativização do princípio da legalidade administrativa processual ditada pela aplicação da noção de juridicidade administrativa a influenciar a concepção de “pas de nullité sans grief”, sob a premissa de emprego da instrumentalidade das formas como mecanismo jurídico de legitimação das ilegalidades dos atos administrativos processuais. Por meio do método hipotético dedutivo incidente sobre teorias jurídicas de relevo e com o objetivo de aclarar a tensão entre as concepções de legalidade e  de juridicidade, concluir-se-á que, a lei ainda se deve impor para a definição de nulidades processuais absolutas e, nesse contexto, o intérprete e aplicador do Direito Administrativo há de considerar, de modo “juris et de jure”, o absoluto prejuízo, não somente aos indivíduos envolvidos na relação processual, mas também ao próprio Estado, em razão do escopo do processo sancionador, dedicado, nos mesmos moldes dos processos jurisdicionais, à concretização de direitos fundamentais, para a realização da justiça por meio do direito.
TRABALHANDO COM UMA NOVA LÓGICA: A ASCENSÃO DOS PRECEDENTES NO DIREITO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Mello; Min. Luís Roberto Barroso (autores convidados) Patrícia Perrone Campos Mello Perrone Campos
Published: September 2018

RESUMO: A ascensão institucional do Poder Judiciário, a decorrente da abrangência da Constituição de 1988 e a acesso à justiça impõem a otimização do tempo e dos recursos e materiais postos à disposição das cortes. É nesse contexto que se instituição de um amplo sistema de precedentes vinculantes pelo de Processo Civil de 2015. Entretanto, a operação com precedentesdemanda o domínio de técnicas de decisão e de categorias com as os juízes brasileiros, de formação romano-germânica, não têm totalfamiliaridade. O presente artigo examina a trajetória de valorização jurisprudência como fonte do Direito no Brasil, os institutos para operação com precedentes vinculantes e os desafios a seremenfrentados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal nesta nova realidade.
Palladium–Catalysed Magnesiation of Benzene
Authors: Garçon Martí , White Andrew J. P. , Crimmin Mark
Published: September 2018

In the presence of a catalytic quantity of a palladium bis(phosphine) complex, a reagent containing a Mg-Mg bond effects the C-H functionalisation of benzene. The resulting 100% atom efficient transformation generates an unprecedented aryl magnesium hydride.
Towards a Maq¯as. id al-Shar¯ı‘ah based Development Index
Authors:   Assistant Professor, International Institute of Islamic Economics (IIIE), International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Hasan Hamid , Ali Salman Syed ,   Lead Economist, Islamic Research and Training Institute, Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Muhammad Malik ,   Assistant Professor, IIIE, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Published: September 2018

This study examines the theoretical framework, develops axioms and a method to gauge socio-economic development in line with maq¯as. id al-Shar¯ı‘ah. The measure is disaggregated and multidimensional to facilitate policy guidance at various levels of aggregation. The study applies Alkire-Foster counting methodology to construct maq¯as. id alShar¯ı‘ah Index using World Values Survey data for Pakistan. Results based on maq¯as. id al-Shar¯ı‘ah head count index show that 39% of the population is falling short of desirable level in maq¯as. id al-Shar¯ı‘ah. Intensity index of maq¯as. id al-Shar¯ı‘ah (MS) reveals that the average poor person with regard to MS is deprived in 31% of the indicators. The multidimensional poverty in terms of maq¯as. id al-Shar¯ı‘ah is 12% in which the contribution of posterity is lowest (4.20%) and that of property is the highest (50%) suggesting a need to improve protection of wealth in MS sense in Pakistan. Comparing with the multidimensional poverty calculated by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Pakistan performs better in maq¯as. id al-Shar¯ı‘ah based-Index related to multidimensional poverty, as well as in the incidence and average intensity of poverty. Maq¯as. id al-Shar¯ı‘ah based-Index uses more dimensions and higher thresholds for deprivation cut-off as compared to OPHI and UNDP index, yet the poverty numbers are lower. This shows a better socio-economic condition in Pakistan in the dimensions of maq¯as. id al-Shar¯ı‘ah.
Characteristics of Shar¯ı‘ah Supervisory Board, Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Efficiency of Islamic Banks: Evidence from Listed Banks in Asia
Authors:   PhD Scholar at the Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan., Saeed Muhammad Bilal , Saeed Syed Kashif ,   Assistant Professor at Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad, Pakistan
Published: September 2018

This study investigates the impact of characteristics and role of Shar¯ı‘ah Supervisory Board (SSB) and corporate governance mechanisms on efficiency in Islamic Banks (IBs). A sample of 30 banks is drawn from those IBs that are listed on Asian stock markets. Corporate and SSB act as guardians of rights of minority shareholders by constantly monitoring controlling shareholders. The characteristics of both these boards affect the procedures installed thus affecting efficiency of these financial institutions. Multivariate panel data regression analysis is employed as the estimation procedure. The results show that a few characteristics of both the boards are positively related to efficiency. The study reports an empirical evidence of positive association between size of the SSB, audit committee independence and efficiency of banks listed in Asia. The results of this study suggest that the users of financial statements should consider characteristics of corporate as well as Shar¯ı‘ah boards for the evaluation of respective Islamic banks. This study also notifies that in order to improve efficiency, the regulators should set forth guidelines regarding the size of SSB as well as the percentage of independent members on the audit committee in Islamic banks where governance is shared between the two boards, regulations are constantly being developed and installed with somewhat limited knowledge and skill of board members regarding the implementation of these regulations to improve efficiency.
Combined Effects of Brand Co-Creation, Customization on Brand Trust and Word-of-Mouth: Mediating Role of Perceived Brand authenticity and Moderating Role of Need for Uniqueness A study from Islamic Perspective
Authors:   PhD Candidate at the Capital University of Science & Technology (CUST), Islamabad, Pakistan, Haider Ali , Khan Muhammad Ishfaq ,   Assistant Professor at Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
Published: September 2018

The concept of authenticity in brands is the call of hour. Despite the recent attempts towards conceptualization of Perceived Brand Authenticity (PBA), researchers seem unwilling to study the predecessors and impact of PBA on other variables and constructs in marketing research. In this regard, Morhart, Malär, Guèvremont, Girardin, and Grohmann (2015) called for research on the antecedents and consequences of PBA. Researchers may study customization and co-creation engagement in relation to the PBA (Fritz, Schoenmueller, & Bruhn, 2017; Morhart et al., 2015). This study is relational/ causal study. It is based on the responses of variables within the natural settings of the respondents. The survey questionnaire is filled by customers using different brands and is part of brand fan pages. Study collected data from 200 customers using branded products through online survey. From Islamic perspective, results of the study are completely aligned with the teachings of Islam in terms of which one should not spread news that has no proof. The study suggests that the participants of customization and co-creation process have the proof and evidence to speak truth regarding a brand/product. This study provides useful implication for researchers and managers; it fills the theoretical gap, and urges managers for co-creation and customization.
Actual and predicted prevalence of alcohol consumption during pregnancy in Latin America and the Caribbean: systematic literature review and meta-analysis
Authors: Popova Svetlana , Lange Shannon , Probst Charlotte , Heer Navrose , Roerecke Michael , Rehm Jürgen , Monteiro Maristela G. , Shield Kevin , de Oliveira Claire
Published: September 2018

ObjectiveTo estimate the prevalence of alcohol consumption during pregnancy among the general population of Latin America and the Caribbean, by country, in 2012.

MethodsThree steps were taken: a comprehensive, systematic literature search; meta-analyses, assuming a random-effects model for countries with published studies; and regression modelling (data prediction) for countries with either no published studies or too few to obtain an estimate.

ResultsBased on 24 existing studies, the pooled prevalence of alcohol consumption during pregnancy among the general population was estimated for Brazil (15.2%; 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 10.4%–20.8%) and Mexico (1.2%; 95%CI: 0.0%–2.7%). The prevalence of alcohol consumption during pregnancy among the general population was predicted for 31 countries and ranged from 4.8% (95%CI: 4.2%–5.4%) in Cuba to 23.3% (95%CI: 20.1%–26.5%) in Grenada.

ConclusionsGreater prevention efforts and measures are needed in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean to prevent pregnant women from consuming alcohol during pregnancy and decrease the rates of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Additional high quality studies on the prevalence of alcohol consumption during pregnancy in Latin America and the Caribbean are also needed.
Governing the regulators: applying experience
Authors: Searancke Gaye , Mumford Peter , Simpson Karl , Steel Mark
Published: September 2018

It is tempting to characterise changes in the regulatory landscape in response to regulatory failure, such as leaky buildings, failed finance companies, and the Pike River disaster, as a reversion to state control and the triumph of prescription over principles and performance requirements. If judged by the quantum of law as measured by the increase in the number of clauses in relevant statutes, or the size of regulators’ budgets, one might be excused for drawing this conclusion. For example, the Building Act 1991 had 93 clauses, but its successor, the Building Act 2004, has some 451. The building regulator’s budget was $3.5 million in 2002, increasing to $16 million in 2011, with the security regulator’s budget increasing from a similar base and by a similar amount over the same period.
Why income gaps matter: The Treasury and the tricky issue of inequality
Authors: Rashbrooke Max
Published: September 2018

The income gap between rich and poor, which is now much larger in most developed countries than it was 30 years ago, has become one of the more pressing problems facing both the public and policy makers. One approach to this problem of (in)equality is to argue that the income gaps themselves are concerning, and should be narrowed. If we think of the income distribution as a ladder, this is the equivalent of saying that the rungs on the ladder are too far apart. A second approach, however, is to say that income gaps per se are not of concern; what matters is whether people can move freely between those different incomes – whether they can jump, as it were, from one rung to another. There are still other approaches, of course, but the contrast between these two is very revealing and merits closer scrutiny.
Assessing ‘good governance’:‘scientific’ measurement and political discourse
Authors: Gregory Robert
Published: September 2018

The idea of governance – as distinct from government – has become intellectually fashionable in academic circles over the past decade or so, constituting a new conceptual paradigm that embodies ideas about the dispersal and fragmentation of formerly centralised state authority, the increasing involvement of civil society in the delivery of public goods and services, and the networked collaboration of a wide range of governmental and nongovernmental bodies in the pursuit of public purposes and the public interest.
Reflections and outlook for the New Zealand ETS: must uncertain times mean uncertain measures?
Authors: Richter Jessika Luth , Chambers Lizzie
Published: September 2018

The New Zealand emissions trading scheme (ETS) was introduced by legislation in 2008. The legislated objectives as stated in section 3 of the Climate Change Response Act 2002 are to ‘support and encourage global efforts to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases by (i) assisting New Zealand to meet its international obligations under the [UNFCCC] Convention and the [Kyoto] Protocol; and (ii) reducing New Zealand’s net emissions of those gases to below business-as-usual levels’. Beyond this, the New Zealand government has confirmed three objectives for the ETS.
Overview of the New Zealand National Integrity System Assessment 2013
Authors: Brown Liz
Published: September 2018

In 2012 Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) decided that during 2013 it would conduct a National Integrity System (NIS) assessment for New Zealand. New Zealand has always rated highly on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published by Transparency International, and in recent years has consistently ranked first or first equal. However, the CPI is precisely what its name suggests, an index based on perceptions of a country’s corruption status, the perceptions being those of a number  of international agencies. TINZ considered the time was ripe to test the reality behind the perceptions and assess the strengths and weaknesses of New Zealand’s system.
Reflections on the life of Kenneth William Piddington (1933–2014)
Authors: Martin John R
Published: September 2018

Few public servants in the post-war era have made such a significant contribution in so many fields or shown more vision than Ken Piddington. Tragically, Ken was killed in a motor accident near Sanson on 28 February 2014, while en route to his eco-friendly property near Mount Ruapehu.
‘A fair go’ in public policy
Authors: Bromell David
Published: September 2018

In the context of the 2013 retirement income review (CFLRI, 2013), Kathryn Maloney and Malcolm Menzies from the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income put the question to me: what does ‘a fair go’ mean in public policy? I mentioned this in a chance conversation with Colin James, who suggested tackling the question in an active, verbal sense (‘a fair go’), rather than attempting to elaborate on ‘fairness’ as an abstract noun. Consequently, this paper does not propose ‘a theory of fairness’ as a proxy for, say, a theory of distributive justice, or a theory of social justice, even a non-ideal theory of justice (cf. Arvan, 2014; Simmons, 2010). My aim is more modest: to provide a framework for public reasoning in contexts where there is argument across the political spectrum about whether a public policy gives people who are affected by it ‘a fair go’.