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DISRUPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING MODELS AND MEDIA ON READING AND WRITING JAVANESE ALPHABET IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Authors: Daryanto Joko
Published: May 2019

Pembelajaran inovatif yang bersifat konstruktivisme serta mengarah pada pembelajaran yang bermakna, menjembatani interaksi guru dan peserta didik merupakan konsekuensi logis dari efek lompatan teknologi digital dan teknologi informasi yang menghasilkan akses serba cepat di era disrupsi. Aksara Jawa adalah bagian dari kebudayaan lokal yang harus dilestarikan di era disrupsi sebagai salah satu kekayaan budaya lokal yang sarat dengan nilai-nilai dan ajaran moral. Implementasi model dan media pembelajaran inovatif merupakan salah satu upaya upaya pelestarian kebudayaan lokal yang berupa aksara Jawa di ranah pendidikan dasar. Penelitian yang dilakukan di dua sekolah dasar dengan menggunakan model dan media pembelajaran inovatif menghasilkan peningkatan ketrampilan membaca dan menulis aksara Jawa. Penelitian yang dilakukan di SD Negeri 1 Boyolali pada uji pratindakan diperoleh hasil rata-rata kelas 50,75 dengan ketuntasan klasikal 12,50%. Pada siklus I nilai rata-rata kelas meningkat menjadi 68,09 dengan ketuntasan klasikal 56,25%, dan pada siklus II nilai rata-rata kelas meningkat menjadi 79,14 dengan ketuntasan klasikal 87,50%. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan media Pop Up Book dapat meningkatkan keterampilan membaca aksara Jawa pada siswa kelas IV SD Negeri 1 Boyolali. Dengan tindakan yang sama, penelitian di kelas VA SD Muhammadiyah Wonogiri mendapat nilai rata-rata 27,04 dengan ketuntasan klasikal 19,23% pada uji pratindakan, siklus I rata-rata 68,21 dengan ketuntasan klasikal 70,83%, siklus II nilai rata-rata 81,25 dengan ketuntasan klasikal 91,67% sehingga didapat kesimpulan bahwa model pembelajaran make a match dapat meningkatkan ketrampilan menulis aksara Jawa siswa kelas VA SD Muhammadiyah Wonogiri. Dari dua penelitian tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa model dan media pembelajaran inovatif dapat meningkatkan ketrampilan membaca dan menulis aksara Jawa di era disrupsi. 
The Assessment Practices by Content-faculty, Student-teaching Supervisor and Cooperating Mentors of Pre-professional Mathematics Teachers in State Universities in Cagayan Valley Region in the Philippines â€
Authors: Oli MARIO Colega
Published: May 2019

Assessment is the process of teachers gathering information about studentsâ€™ learning, including their achievement and behavior in both the cognitive and affective domains enabling teachers to make informed decisions for classroom instruction. The Pre-professional Math Teachers were exposed with various assessment practices during their academic years which were implemented by their Professors across their academic subject and not to exclude Mathematics classes.  Assessment was just regarded as a means for â€œgradingâ€ the mathematical skills and knowledge of the students and not to measure what is worth measuring.

This study aimed to determine the assessment practices of content faculty, student-teaching supervisors and cooperating mentors of pre-professional mathematics teachers in State Universities in the Cagayan Valley Region in the Philippines It made used of the qualitative-quantitative research method and utilized questionnaires and semi-structured interview. Frequencies, means, standard deviation, and one-way analysis of variance were used.

It was found out that Mathematics content faculty used conceptual class discussions  or recitations, studentsâ€™ calculator and computer use, routine homework or drills, studentâ€™s use of manipulatives to monitor the learning progress of their students while write up of projects, tests (prelim, midterms, finals), and critique papers are utilized for grading purposes.

The Student teaching Supervisors always used standard checklist for demonstration teaching, and post-conference and the Cooperating mentors used formal visit and post conference with the Pre-service Math Teachers for formative assessment in assessing the pedagogical skills of the Student teachers during the practicum period. Formal visits, standard checklists for demonstration teaching, and post-conferences with concerned individuals were utilized by both for summative assessment.
PENGARUH PERSEPSI DUKUNGAN SOSIAL TERHADAP SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING PADA GURU HONORER SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI DI JAKARTA UTARA
Authors: Mauna Mauna , Kurnia Puspa Irmandari
Published: May 2019

This reasearch was conducted to find out the effect of perceived social support toward subjective well-being on elementary honorary teachers in North Jakarta. Incidental sampling was used as technique sampling with 135 elementary honorary teachers as sample. Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) was used to measure perceived social support, meanwhile the subjective well-being measured by Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) and Scale of Positive and Negative Experience (SPANE). The result show that perceived social support gives significant influence toward subjective well-being, which is 5,4%. As the influenced or result is positive, it means higher perceived social support higher subjective well-being on elementary honorary teachers in North Jakarta and vice verca
PENGARUH HARGA DIRI TERHADAP KECENDERUNGAN BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER PADA REMAJA
Authors: Gracia Fionna , Akbar Zarina
Published: May 2019

This study aims to determine the influence of self-esteem towards body dysmorphic disorder tendency in adolescence. The study was conducted with quantitative method towards 112 adolescents within 15- 17 range of age. Body dysmorphic disorder tendency was measured using an instrument of which adapted from Katherine Phillips theories. Self-esteem was measured using Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSES) Statistical analysis was conducted to test the hypothesis using one predictor regression analysis. The result shown F= 27,735; p = 0,000<0,005 Thus, there is influence between self-esteem towards body dysmorphic disorder tendency in adolescense. Effective contribution of self-esteem to the tendency of body dysmorphic disorder is 20.1%
Unsettling the Future by Uncovering the Past: Decolonizing Academic Libraries and Librarianship
Authors: Edwards Ashley
Published: May 2019

Canada is at an interesting point in its history, where the atrocious assimilation practices that were in place until the mid-1990s are being acknowledged in the hopes for a better relationship between Canada’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Both the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report, and the Canadian Federation of Library Associations/Federation Canadienne des Associations de Bibliotheques (CFLA/FCAB)’s report from its Truth and Reconciliation Committee (n.d.) recognize the significant role of education needed to address changes. Where do academic libraries fit into this? I first discuss the colonial history of libraries, as extensions of education institutions, followed by a look at how library and information science (LIS) curriculum falls short in preparing students for working with Indigenous peoples and Indigenous resources. Finally, I examine how libraries can decolonize their services. Canadian academic library staff cannot continue to be so ill-equipped to serve Indigenous students and faculty.
The potential role of subclinical ischaemia in the visual dysfunction of patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus without diabetic retinopathy
Authors: Satue Maria , Cipres Marta , Melchor Isabel , Gil-Arribas Laura , Vilades Elisa , Larrosa Jose M , Rodrigo Maria J , Garcia-Martin Elena
Published: May 2019

Background

To evaluate visual function in patients with early type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2) without diabetic retinopathy and good metabolic control, and to analyze the role of chronic systemic ischaemia in neurretina of these patients.

Methods

Sixty eyes of 60 patients with DM2 and without any signs of diabetic retinopathy, and 60 eyes of 60 healthy controls underwent visual acuity (VA), contrast sensitivity vision (CSV; using the Pelli Robson chart and CSV 1000E test), color vision (using the Farnsworth and L´Anthony desaturated D15 color tests) and visual field (Easyfield perimeter) evaluation to measure visual dysfunction. A comparison between patients with different disease duration time and presence/absence of systemic vascular complications was performed.

Results

The group of patients showed worse VA at 2.50% (p=0.002) and 1.25% contrast (p=0.007), worse CSV at high spatial frequencies (12 cpd, P=0.007; 18 cpd, p=0.011), and worse color vision (Farnsworth test, p=0.006; Lanthony test, p<0.001), compared to healthy controls. Visual field parameters were similar in both groups. Patients with longer disease duration had lower results in the ETDRS test, and those patients with chronic systemic vascular complications presented worse CSV at 18 cpd (p=0.024) and color indexes in Lanthony color test (p=0.014).

Conclusions

Patients with non-severe, early, type 2 DM without diabetic retinopathy and good metabolic control present visual dysfunction compatible with retinal neurodegeneration. Subclinical ischaemia might be a contributory factor to further neuronal damage in this pathology.
Systematic characterization of branch point binding protein, splicing factor 1, gene family in plant development and stress responses
Authors: Zhang Kai-Lu , Feng Zhen , Yang Jing-Fang , Yuan Tian , Zhang Di , Hao Ge-Fei , Yang Guang-Fu , Fang Yan-Ming , Zhang Jianhua , Wu Caie , Chen Mo-Xian , Zhu Fu-Yuan
Published: May 2019

Among eukaryotic organisms, the splicing of nuclear precursor messenger RNA (pre-mRNA) is a process of introns excision and sequentially joining of exons, leading multi-exonic genes to generate multiple splicing isoforms at transcription level. This process is carried out by a super-protein complex defined as spliceosome. Specifically, splicing factor 1/branchpoint binding protein (SF1/BBP) is a single protein that can bind to the intronic branchpoint sequence (BPS), connecting 5’ and 3’ splice site binding complexes during early spliceosome assembly. The molecular function of this protein has been extensively investigated in yeast, metazoan and mammals. However, their counterparts in plants are seldomly reported. To this end, we conducted a systematic characterization of SF1 gene family across plant lineage. In this work, a total of 92 sequences from 59 plant species were identified. Phylogenetic relationships of these sequences were constructed and subsequent bioinformatic analysis suggested that this family is likely originated from an ancient gene transposition duplication event. Most plant species were shown to maintain a single copy of this gene. Furthermore, an additional RNA binding motif (RRM) existed in most members of this gene family in comparison to their animal and yeast counterparts, indicating their potential role conserved in plant lineage. Our analysis presents general feature of gene and protein structure of this splicing factor family and will provide fundamental information for further functional studies in plants.
Severe odontogenic infections with septic progress - a constant and increasing challenge
Authors: Weise Hannes , Naros Andreas , Weise Christina , Reinert Siegmar , Hoefert Sebastian
Published: May 2019

Objective

More than 90% of all infections of the head and neck region can be traced back to an odontogenic origin. In rare cases they can lead to sepsis, which may pose a vital threat to the patient. The purpose of this study was to analyse characteristics concerning etiology and progress of severe odontogenic infections with a fulminant development.

Patients and Methods

In a retrospective analysis from 02/2012 to 09/2017 all patients with odontogenic infections requiring hospital admission were included. Among 483 patients 16 patients (13 male, 3 female) showed severe exacerbation with septic progress. The average age was 52.8 years. All patients underwent at least one surgical procedure that involved an extraoral incision and drainage as well as high volume irrigation intraoperatively. At least one revision was required for 4 of the patients. 3 patients showed an exceedingly severe disease progression with multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS) and circulatory arrest. Antibiotic treatment was adjusted according to the results of an antibiogram and resistogram. Irrigation with saline was done multiple times daily.

Results

16 patients showed odontogenic infections that spread over multiple maxillo-facial and cervical regions accompanied by septic laboratory signs. All these patients needed intensive care and a tracheostomy. The hospitalization period on the average was 27.8 days. In 16 cases risk factors e.g. for the development of odontogenic abscesses were present. Intraoperative swabs showed a typical polymicrobial aerobic and anaerobic spectrum of oral bacterias, especially anaerobes and streptococci, mainly Streptocococcus viridans.

Conclusion

Odontogenic infections with fulminant progression should be treated according to clinical and imaging data with immediate surgical incision and drainage including elimination of odontogenic focus and intensified intra- and postoperative irrigation. If needed, repeated imaging followed by further incisions must be performed. Immediate antibiotic treatment adapted to the antibiogram is of most importance.

Clinical relevance

For abscesses that spread over multiple levels with initial signs of severe infections a combination of tazobactam and piperacillin has proven to be a good first choice and can be recommended as such.
Evaluation of Seed Protein Content in USDA Cowpea Germplasm
Authors: Weng Yuejin , Qin Jun , Eaton Stephen , Yang Yufeng , Ravelombola Waltram Second , Shi Ainong
Published: May 2019

Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] is an annual legume crop grown worldwide to provide protein for human consumption and animal feed. The objective of this research was to evaluate the seed protein content in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) cowpea germplasm for use in cowpea breeding programs. A field experiment was conducted with a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three duplications in two locations, Fayetteville and Alma, in Arkansas, United States. A total of 173 USDA cowpea accessions were evaluated with the Elementar Rapid N analyzer III for their seed protein contents. The results showed that there was a wide range of seed protein content among the 173 cowpea genotypes, ranging from 22.8% to 28.9% with an average of 25.6%. The broad-sense heritability for seed protein among the 173 cowpea genotypes was 50.8%, indicating that seed protein content was inheritable and can be selected in breeding processing. The top five cowpea accessions with the highest seed protein contents were USDA accession PI 662992 originally collected from Florida (28.9%), PI 601085 from Minnesota (28.5%), and PI 255765 and PI 255774 from Nigeria and PI 666253 from Arkansas (28.4% each). PI 339587 from South Africa had the lowest protein content with 21.8%. The were also significant differences in seed protein contents observed among different seedcoat colors; the accessions with cream color exhibited higher protein content (27.2%) than others. This research could provide information for breeders to develop cowpea cultivars with higher seed protein content in a cowpea breeding program.
Work Satisfaction of Female Scientists in the Serbian Post-Socialist Transformation Context
Authors: Simić Nataša , Toković Milena , Đorđević Vesna
Published: May 2019

This article studies the level of female scientists’ work satisfaction, and general and gender-related factors that would contribute to greater work satisfaction. We applied an interdisciplinary approach – we draw on Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model of (professional) development, sociological analysis of the context and linguistic analysis of the text. A hundred Serbian female scientists filled in the online questionnaire. They reported moderate satisfaction with their work. Thematic analysis of their answers yielded nine general work satisfaction improvement factors: Creating a fair and effective management and improving relations with superiors, Improving social relationships with peers (Bronfenbrenner’s micro- and meso-system), Improving technical resources, Increasing salaries, Professional improvement support, The modernization and application of scientific work, Improving human resources, Establishing transparent, consistent and fair system rules (exosystem) and Combating corruption and nepotism (macrosystem). Six gender-related factors were determined: Overcoming social obstacles related to pregnancy and child-care, Change in attitudes in cases of harassment (micro- and meso-system), Overcoming legal obstacles related to pregnancy and child-care, Change in procedures in cases of harassment (exosystem), Achieving respect and equality, and Changing social image through personal efforts (macrosystem). Recommendations for policy and practice improvement are discussed in the light of the dominant values in the Serbian post-socialist transformation context.
Contribution to the Study of the Iconography and Meaning of the Sun and Moon in Byzantine and Serbian Medieval Art with Special Interest in the Celestial Luminaries in the Church of St. Nicolas in Pelinovo (1716/1717)
Authors: Gavrilović Anđela
Published: May 2019

The paper offers an analysis and а description of the scenes of heavenly visions in the art of Byzantium and medieval Serbia. The analysis of the scenes in which they appear, the iconographic features of heavenly luminaries, the specific contexts and the reasons for their depiction are discussed in the present paper. The author especially refers to two frescoes with the representations of the heavenly luminaries, the Sun and the Moon, in the painting of the church of St. Nicholas in the village of Pelinovo in Grbalj, Montenegro (1716/1717; ill.  1–4). Although the appearance of the celestial luminaries, their dimensions and placement in the iconographic program of the church as well as the reasons for their depiction are unique in Serbian painting done in the Byzantine tradition, to this day, the luminaries from Pelinovo did not represent the subject of the scientific research. For these reasons, this paper is dedicated to the above-mentioned issues.

In the church of St. Nicholas in Pelinovo, the Moon is depicted en face, in a form of a large yellow sphere with large eyes and nose (ill. 2), without radial rays, while the Sun is portrayed in the same manner, in red color in a form of a fiery globe (ill. 1). The inscription next to the representation of the Sun is destroyed, while the Moon is marked as “Luna” in the Serbian redaction of Old-Slavonic. The Sun is shown as great luminary, and the Moon as a small luminary, according to the biblical narrative (Genesis 1:16). The heavenly aspect of the luminaries is determined by their depiction in the upper part fo the scene – on the blue ground, which symbolizes the sky as well as with their perfect spherical shape. As the figures of the Virgin, of Christ and of St. John the Forerunner in Pelinovo form a Deeisis, it is noticed that  the heavenly luminaries are depicted in the scope of that composition (ill. 3–5). Therefore, the history of showing the Sun and the Moon in the Deesis scenes is considered in the paper. Apart from the above-said, it was concluded that the Sun is the symbol of Christ and the Moon the symbol of the Virgin Mary and the Church.
Effect of ecdysteroids on oogenesis in the freshwater crab Travancoriana schirnerae Bott, 1969 (Crustacea: Gecarcinucidae)
Authors: Raghavan Sudha Devi Arath , Ayanath Aswani
Published: May 2019

This study evaluated the reproductive performance of female Travancoriana schirnerae Bott, 1969 (Crustacea: Gecarcinucidae) administered with 20-OH ecdysone during different phases of the oogenic cycle. The effect of administration was evaluated by comparing the mean gonadosomatic index, oocyte diameter, oocyte proportion values and histological features of the control and concurrent control ovaries with those of the experimentals. The results clearly indicated that 20-OH ecdysone can stimulate ovarian growth and maturation in all phases of the oogenic cycle, though it caused statistically significant effects only during the early and middle vitellogenic phases, evidenced from the accelerated gonadosomatic index, oocyte diameter and oocyte proportion values, occurrence of vitellogenic oocytes in avitellogenic and previtellogenic ovaries, increased degree of yolk deposition and proliferation of gonia in the experimental ovaries compared to the controls. The outcome of this study is quite promising in the aquaculture practice of this locally abundant edible freshwater crab which forms a cheap protein substitute for the malnourished tribes/poor people of Wayanad.
Effect of dripline depth on the agronomic parameter of eggplant Solanum melongena L. (Solanaceae)
Authors: Ghazouani Hiba , Douh Boutheina M. , Latrech Basma , Amel Mguidich Belhaj , Issam Ghazouani , Boujelben Abdelhamid
Published: May 2019

Despite numerous researches investigated on subsurface drip irrigation (SDI), local information about the response of eggplant growth and water dynamics on SDI still very limited in Tunisia. Results showed that lower values of soil water contents were obtained under traditional drip irrigation (DI) treatment, as a consequence of higher evaporative demand. Leaf area, the number of fruits per plant, as well as the crop yield obtained on SDI treatment, resulted significantly higher (P = 0.05) than the corresponding measured on DI treatment. The better performance associated to SDI compared to DI, was due to the minor evaporation losses from the soil surface and consequently higher irrigation water use efficiency. When the drip laterals were buried, the wet bulbs in the soil induced the concentration of roots around the points where water is applied. Moreover, the occurrence of capillary rise could contribute to a redistribution of water stock around zones of active roots.
Heritage as a Key Element of Cities and Destinations Branding
Authors: Hammouda Kareem Nabil
Published: May 2019

Today, in a globalized connected world, Nations, cities, destinations are in a continuous competition with international rivals to define their place and value among others. It’s no longer valid for cities to stand still in such competition, depending on their basic momentum of their resources to position themselves in such global contest. Branding is an essential part of the economic sustainable development of a city and marketing it as a destination for tourism.Heritage plays a central role in creating destination brand, as heritage, with its tangible and intangible qualities is a prime factor in brand creation. This paper will be discussing the role of the heritage in its brand creation in its symbolic and identity inherits. This will be executed by exploring the definitions and strategies of destination branding, its elements and means to create such brand and the contemporary means the heritage is presented on the online space.
City Identity Reflected in Art Craft School Student Projects at Sour Magra El Oyoun in Cairo
Authors: Nessim Marian , Khalifa Sara , El Sheikh Karim
Published: May 2019

This paper addresses a very critical issue which concerns designing a project in a historical area meanwhile coping with the contemporary architecture with all its aspects and needs.In this paper, authors represent a real experience with a group of undergraduate students from Arab Academy for Science Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Smart village. Those groups of students were required to design an “Art craft school and tannery museum” at the wall of “Magra El Oyoun” at “Masr el Kadima”.This historical area had a very special historical and social nature and regulations which opposed a great challenge to the students, especially since all the tanneries now are being demolished and moved to the “Rubeiky”, including the old tanneries that should have been considered as a heritage worth conserving.The course was conducted over 2 phases: Research phase and Design Phase. In research phase, students were requested to study 3 main aspects: Social, Physical and Building regulations.All these studies beside the program of the project formed the identity of the projects which came out with a rich variety of ideas and designs and reflects in different ways the special character of this historical area.The research conclusions, design process and the deliverables will be presented in this paper to show to which extent those group of students succeeded to achieve this goal socially and physically.
Lumbar Epidural space depth has better relations to the Weight than Height of the Patient
Authors: Javed Khalid , Amjad Ambrin , Aziz Muhammad , Qayyum Abdul
Published: May 2019

This study was carried out on one hundred and fifty male patients undergoing TURP and Cystoscopy under lumbar epidural anaesthesia in urology department mayo hospital with age between 30 years to 100 years with mean 64.29 years, weight 37kg to 96kg with mean 59.21kg and height between 140cm to 187cm with mean 165.34cm. All patients were administered single shot-lumbar epidural anesthesia with tuohy needle no 16 with bupivacain 0.5% volume ranging 15cc to 20cc at level of L3-4 or L4-5 level. Two patients developed lumbar puncture and managed conservatively. The lumbar epidural space ranged between 3.5cm to 6.5cm with mean depth 4.38Â±0.563. It was concluded statistically that lumbar epidural space depth had better relation to the weight of patients than height.
Open versus Closed Hemorrhoidectomy - An Experience at Mayo Hospital
Authors: Shoaib Muhammad , Ali Abrar Ashraf , Naqvi Nabeel , Gondal Khalid Masood , Chaudhry Abdul Majeed
Published: May 2019

Hemorrhoids are a common problem that affects a larger group of population. It affects both sexes and is more common in the more prosperous societies, perhaps related to exercise, diet and bowel habits. The objective of the study was to compare the outcome of the two conventional methods of haemorrhoidectomy, open and closed techniques for 3rd degree prolapsing and complicated haemorrhoids. This would be a non-interventional type of study comparing the two methods conducted at surgical unit-1 Mayo Hospital, Lahore comprising of fifty patients selected randomly and equally divided in two groups. No statistically significant differences were found between the two methods regarding complications and postoperative hospital stay (P>0.05). Pain and the analgesic requirement on the day of surgery and the first postoperative day was significantly lower (P<0.05) in open haemorrhoidectomy group. Complete wound healing took longer in open haemorrhoidectomy as compared to closed technique, 3 patients suffered wound dehiscence after closed haemorrhoidectomy. Only 4% in each group develop recurrence after one year. Open haemorrhoidectomy leads to more reliable wound healing with lesser complications, though heeling time is more as compared to the closed technique. Both techniques are fairly efficient for treating third degree haemorrhoids.
Cataract Surgery and Uveitis
Authors: Hussain Mumtaz , Moin Muhammad , Aasi Nazir Ahmad , Waqas Muhammad , Mughal Jawaid
Published: May 2019

The study of 30 patients was performed at Lahore General Hospital, and Institute Of Ophthalmology Mayo Hospital, Lahore from June 1989 to June 2003 for 14 years. Total number of eyes were 34 where 2 patients had both eyes. Age ranged from 12-65 years. Males were 11 and females were 19. all the patients had planned extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation. Total follow up period ranged from 1-5 years and best corrected visual acuity in these patients after surgery was 6/12 to 6/6. Post operatively, eyes had vitreous membranes and glaucomatous reaction.
Pesticide Toxicity in the Farmers of Sindh an Epidemiological Study
Authors: Soomro Ali Muhammed , Ansari Ahmed Farooq , Seehar Ghulam Mustafa
Published: May 2019

Pesticides being potentially toxic agents and harmful to human and eco-system are deliberately added to our environment for protecting the crops towards better yields- The studies of pesticide toxicity have been ignored in the farmers of Sindh as yet. In this regard the initiative was taken for the epidemiological study. A questionnaire was designed to conduct the interviews of the farmers directly exposed during July -August season. They were supposed to reply about the nature of pesticides, doses sprayed, exposure timings along with duration of spray and health complaints during, after spray and types of toxicity symptoms. 214 male farmers from 11 to 70 years of age who have been exposed to 21 different pesticides of six groups of agro-chemical compounds were called upon to answer. Chlorinated hydrocarbon compound Endosulfan as product and Orqanoohos Dhorous as group containing pesticides. was noted the most frequently used- The age groups 11-20 and 41 - 50 years have been reported as most affected. Two-third of the surveyed population complained for 20 various ailments. Among those vertigo followed by headache. unconsciousness, body allergies, etc as the major symptoms. The highest percent (94.4%) of these were assessed at district Ghotki whereas the lowest affected percent (53.3%) was recorded from district Shikarpur. As a whole 65.2% farmers were noted as affected. This epidemiological study discloses the pesticide toxicity more intensive among the farmers & at higher scale than the WHO recommended classification of pesticides by hazard.
Chemical Composition, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Cytotoxicity, and Hemolyses Activity of Essential Oils from Flower of Matricaria chamomilla var. Chamomilla
Authors: Mahdavi Behnam , Ghorat Fereshteh , Nasrollahzadeh Mahda S. , Hosseyni-Tabar Mahmood , Rezaei-Seresht Hassan
Published: May 2019

Introduction:

In this research, we have reported the chemical composition and bioactivity of the essential oil from flowers of Matricaria chamomilla var. Chamomilla (MCCO) for the first time. The essential oil was extracted using a Clevenger-type apparatus. The chemical composition of the essential oil was identified by chromatography methods. DPPH Radical Scavenging Activity (RSA), β-carotene bleaching (BCB), and Ferrous Ion Chelating ability (FIC) were chosen to evaluate the MCCO antioxidant activity. Disc diffusion assay and Mínimum Inhibitory Concentration method (MIC) were selected to investigate antibacterial activity of MCCO. Hemolytic activity of MCCO on Red Blood Cells (RBCs) was measured through optical density.

Methods:

MTT method was used to determine the cytotoxicity effects of MCCO on human cáncer cells. MCCO was dominated byoxygenated sesquiterpenes (59.01%). α-Bisabolone oxide A (35.74%), α- bisabolol oxide A (19.07%), (Z)-β-farnesene (6.63%), and chamazulene (6.46%)wasfound as themajorcomponents oftheessentialoil. The oil represented an acceptable antioxidant activity. For antibacterial activity, MCCO prevented the growth of all selected microorganisms. The oil can be considered as a strong antibacterial agent as well as anantioxidant.

Results:

MCCO showed a low hemolytic rate (below 1.5%) on RBCs. The safety of MCCO as a food additive or other uses was suggested by the hemolysis result.

Conclusions:

MCCO was identified as a weak agent in the cytotoxicity assay.
Effect of Follow-Up Visit Frequencies on Weight Lost: A Historical Cohort Study
Authors: ATEŞ Elif , SET Turan , DUR Gamze
Published: May 2019

Aim/Background: Obesity is an
important problem facing healthcare givers. Obesity care requires a
comprehensive approach including diet, exercise, frequent visits and
counseling. Guidelines recommend frequent follow-up visits in the first three months.
However, some patients fail to attend regularly. This study was intended to
examine differences in body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage (BFP)
after weight loss among overweight subjects with regular and irregular
follow-up attendance. Methods: We
designed a historical cohort study involving patients with BMI of ≥ 25 kg/m2.
Decreases in BMI and BFP between regular follow-up and irregular follow-up
groups were evaluated at the end of three months.  Results:
186 patients, 156 women (83.9%) and 30 men (16.1%), with a mean age of 37.8 ±
12.0 years, met the inclusion criteria. One hundred twenty-seven patients
(68.3%) attended regular follow-ups and 59 patients (31.7%) attended
irregularly. Significant differences were found in BMI and fat percentages
between the first visit and at the end of the 3rd month in both groups
(p<0.001). The differences in the decreases in BMI and BFP between the two
groups were significant (p<0.001). Conclusion:
Statistically significant differences were found between the regular and
irregular follow-up groups in terms of decreases in BMI and fat percentages.
Although regular follow-up of obese patients is recommended, even patients
attending only irregularly can achieve significant weight loss. Amaç: Obezite sağlık
hizmeti verenlerin karşılaştığı önemli bir sorundur. Obezite bakımı; diyet,
egzersiz, sık izlem ve danışmanlığı içeren kapsamlı bir yaklaşım gerektirir.
Kılavuzlar ilk üç ayda sık takip ziyaretleri yapılmasını önermektedir. Ancak,
bazı hastalar takiplere düzenli olarak katılamamaktadır. Bu çalışma, düzenli ve
düzensiz izlem sıklığına sahip olan fazla kilolu bireyler arasında, kilo
verdikten sonra beden kitle indeksi (BKİ) ve vücut yağ yüzdesi (BFP) arasındaki
farkları incelemeyi amaçlamıştır. Yöntem:
BKİ ≥ 25 kg / m2 olan hastaları içeren bir retrospektif kohort
çalışması tasarladık. Düzenli ve düzensiz takip grupları arasında, BKİ ve BFP'
de düşüş, üç ayın sonunda değerlendirildi. Bulgular:
Dahil etme kritelerini karşılayan 186 hastanın, 156’sı kadın (% 83,9) ve 30’u
erkek (% 16,1), yaş ortalaması 37,8 ± 12,0 yıl idi. Takiplere 127 hasta (%
68,3) düzenli, 59 hasta (% 31,7) düzensiz olarak katılmıştı. Her iki grupta da
ilk ziyaret ve 3. ay sonunda BKİ ve yağ yüzdelerinde anlamlı farklılıklar
gözlendi (p <0,001). İki grup arasında BKİ ve BFP'deki azalmadaki farklar
anlamlıydı (p <0,001). Sonuç:
Düzenli ve düzensiz takip grupları arasında BKİ'deki ve yağ yüzdeleri açısından
azalmalarda istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılıklar gözlendi. Her ne kadar
obez hastaların düzenli olarak izlenmesi önerilse de, düzensiz takipli hastalar
bile anlamlı kilo verebilirler.
A Different Dimension in Promoting Breastfeeding: Paternal Support
Authors: AYRAN Gülsün , ÇELEBİOĞLU Ayda
Published: May 2019

Paternal support is
defined as the support given by a father to his wife for the care of the baby
after childbirth. Paternal support has a quite significant impact on the
development of positive breastfeeding behaviors. Fathers' knowledge of
breastfeeding and attitudes towards breastfeeding affect mothers' breastfeeding
decisions, fathers' help for the care of the babies, the housework and the
mothers' responsibilities enable the mothers spend more time and energy on
breastfeeding, fathers' love and encouragement towards their wives helps mothers
to cope with the challenges of breastfeeding and increases their self-esteem,
and hence continuing breastfeeding strengthens the bond between mother and
baby. This study aims at focusing on the importance of the father support in
breastfeeding process and the role and responsibilities of fathers.

 Baba desteği, bir babanın
çocuk sahibi olduktan sonra bebeğin bakımına yönelik eşine verdiği destek
olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Baba desteği, olumlu emzirme davranışlarının
geliştirilmesinde de oldukça önemli bir etkiye sahiptir. Babanın anne sütüyle
ilgili bilgisi ve emzirmeye ilişkin tutumu annenin emzirme kararını
etkilemekte; babanın bebek bakımı, ev işleri ve annenin sorumluluklarını
paylaşması annenin emzirmeye daha fazla zaman ve enerji harcamasını sağlamakta;
babanın anneye gösterdiği sevgi ve cesaret annenin emzirme sürecindeki
olumsuzluklarla baş edebilmesinde etkili olmakta dolayısıyla annenin özgüveni
artmakta, emzirmeye devam etmekte anne bebek arasındaki bağ kuvvetlenmektedir.
Bu makalede emzirme sürecinde baba desteğinin önemi, babaların rol ve
sorumlulukları üzerinde durulması amaçlanmaktadır.
Drivers of Households’ Decision Making in Agroforestry Practices in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: Okon Ubokudom Etim , Essien Ubon Asuquo , Udousoro Iniobong Augustine
Published: May 2019

The increased pressure on the world natural resources has resulted in unsustainable use of natural resources, environmental instability and soil degradation. This study investigated the drivers of agroforestry practices in Eket agricultural zone of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Data were collected by the use of structured questionnaires. Simple random sampling was adopted in the selection of 102 farm households from Eket agricultural zone of Akwa Ibom State. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and probit model. The result showed that the average year of formal education was 11.86, with the mean age of 44.46. Also, the mean score of 2.61 suggest that majority of the respondents were aware of agroforestry practices. The probit analysis indicates that factors such as marital status, farming experience, educational level and land ownership status had positive and significant effects on their decision to adopt agroforestry practices. Conversely, total household income had a negative and statistically significant effect on farmers’ decision to adopt agroforestry. Socio-economic characteristics such as marital status, educational level, farming experience and land ownership status were the major drivers of household’s decision making in agroforestry in the study area.
The Instability of Economic System and the Errors in Economics
Authors: COSSIGA Giovanni Antonio
Published: May 2019

The instability of an economic system is an almost normal condition, because it’s widespread. But it is a distortion if compared to the path of a stable economy. A stable economy follows a straight growth, with a steadily rising slope. In the world of instability, however, the economy follows a sinuous path, because the recession and the monetary signals come into play. Inflation and deflation are only the messengers of the unstable state and also signals to change course. They are ectoplasms created by the world of instability, to stimulate the return to the stable condition. A full frontal against the messengers makes no sense. Instead we need to hold the message and eliminate from the management of the economy those errors which derail from the compatible path and in parallel from the environment around us. The derailment is not definitive, because the events of the unstable sub-world show that the forces acting therein (the recession and the speculative excess) and the monetary messengers have the function of correcting the errors. The cycle of the conjuncture and, in extreme ratio, the speculative excesses are the correction tools, to bring the economic system back to the stable condition. Basically, the recession is a sequential intervention curbing the economy growth, to rebalance the systems’ potential according to the distinct but coherent course followed by our planet. The inflation is the messenger that measures the intensity of the gap between the two levels of development: the humanity and our natural environment. The deflation is instead the measure of the excesses suffered by the economy for the improvident idea to push the economy development beyond the limits imposed by compatibility. The deflation is the measure of excesses in terms of private and public indebtedness, and cheap credit. It is accompanied by a weak growth, which also requires new debt and money availability. The process, if not interrupted, starts the phase of misleading and doped speculation, which will end with a serious economic depression and new social troubles. We should not fight these instability monsters. We need to prevent them, instead. Our world seems to be running towards a new speculative fire. Trying to force the exhausted systems’ course is to light up the smoldering fire. The economy needs a period of calm to heal and reabsorb excesses. Monetary policy must raise up its guard, while fiscal policy must renounce the belief that we have the tools to tame the conjuncture cycle and to submit it to the wishes of our unscrupulousness.
Instant Messaging Forensic Analysis on Android Operating System
Authors: Zamroni Guntur Maulana , Riadi Imam
Published: May 2019

WhatsApp (WA) is one of the Instant Messaging (IM) applications used by many people. WA and mobile devices cannot be separated from the possibility of misuse such as for criminal purposes. To handle a crime case involving a mobile device, the investigator needs to use suitable forensic tools and mobile forensic methodology so that the results can be approved and accepted by the law. This research conducted a forensic analysis of WA on unrooted Samsung C9 Pro devices using Belkasoft Evidence, Oxygen Forensic, Magnet AXIOM, and WA Key/DB Extractor. This research gives suggestion about forensic tools for conducting forensic analysis related to WA.  From the research can be seen that there is no tool that can be used to obtain all the WA artifact parameters used in the research. The combination of the Magnet AXIOM and WA Key/DB Extractor is known to get the best results and meets the WA artifact parameters.
Private warehouse investment strategies in small versus large manufacturing firms
Authors: Spillan John E , McGinnis Michael A , Kohn Jonathan W
Published: May 2019

The research reported in this manuscript empirically compares the private warehouse investment strategies of small and large manufacturing firms. Mail surveys were administered to independent samples of small and large United States manufacturing firms. This research is based on a series of identically worded questions administered to both samples. Data was factor analyzed and cluster analyzed to identify three private warehouse investment strategies for small and large firms and two strategies for large firms. Analyses of three independent variables further evaluated differences in private warehouse investment strategies. Finally, the warehouse mix of small and of large firms was compared. This study identified specific private warehouse investment strategies, and warehouse mixes, in small and large United States manufacturing firms. Small firms were found to be less likely to use formal capital budgeting techniques and were less likely to consider strategic issues than large firms. Small firms were also found to be more likely to use private warehousing than large firms. This research increases the awareness of differences in logistics practice between small and large manufacturing firms and suggests that generalizations regarding logistics strategy should be approached with caution.
The impact of hours-of-service regulations on transportation productivity and safety: A summary of findings from the literature
Authors: Min Hokey
Published: May 2019

Since driver fatigue has known to be the primary cause of serious truck crashes, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has attempted to implement new hours-of-service (HOS) regulations that aimed to promote safer driving environments. The new HOS regulations effective on October T‘ of2005, however, may lead to substantial cost increases for the trucking industry which will in turn hurt shippers and ultimately customers. For instance, motor carriers may need to hire additional drivers to comply with new HOS regulations requiring that drivers be placed out of service until they accumulated enough off-duty time. In particular, off-duty breaks required to refresh driving hours were increased to 10 consecutive hours from the old rule of eight cumulative hours. A chronic shortage of truck drivers coupled with new HOS regulations could further aggravate the driver recruitment and retention problems. In addition, due to potential loading/unloading delays and stiffer fines /penalties resulting from new HOS regulations, trucking productivity may decline. To help trucking firms cope with various challenges of new HOS regulations, this paper provides a systematic overview of prior literature that examines the impact of HOS on transportation productivity and safety in the U.S. It also discusses managerial implications of new HOS regulations.
Analytical techniques and the Air Force logistics readiness officer
Authors: Main Bryan D , Cunningham William A , Mattioda Daniel D , Skipper Joseph B
Published: May 2019

The accelerated globalization of logistics activities over the last several decades has spurred a rapid expansion of port facilities all cross the world. However, the recent slowdown of international trade, coupled with a global financial crisis, has created an on-going glut of international port facilities throughout the world. Although the abundance of port facilities provides more transshipment options for carriers and shippers, it makes the port selection decision more complex and difficult. To cope with this new set of challenges, this paper proposes a hybrid data envelopment analysis (DEA)/ analytic hierarchy process (AHP) model that is designed to identify factors specifically influencing transshipment port selection, evaluates the extent of influence of those factors on a transshipment port selection decision, and then determines the most critical ones among various factors. To illustrate the usefulness of the proposed hybrid DEA/AHP model, major container hub ports in Far-East Asia were analyzed.
Análisis de la calidad ambiental en un sector del Río Chico (Santa Cruz, Argentina) basado en bioindicadores bentónicos
Authors: Torres Santiago , Martin Juan Pablo , Gargano Lucia , Armendariz Laura
Published: May 2019

El río Chico, ubicado en el centro de Santa Cruz, recorre 600 km desde sus nacientes hasta sudesembocadura. En su tramo medio, se encuentra la localidad de Gobernador Gregores(48°45'3"S, 70°14'54"O), que ejerce su influencia sobre el río a través de las actividadesagropecuarias y el vertido de efluentes urbanos. Con el objetivo de conocer el grado deimpacto sobre la calidad del agua del río, se realizó un análisis de la comunidad demacroinvertebrados bentónicos y se calculó el índice Biotic Monitoring Patagonian Streams(BMPS). En marzo de 2017, se efectuó un primer relevamiento en seis estaciones de muestreodispuestas en un diseño de gradiente de impacto, con dos estaciones control aguas arriba de lalocalidad y cuatro estaciones aguas abajo. En cada estación se tomaron muestras de agua paraanálisis fisicoquímicos, se registraron datos ambientales mediante sonda multiparamétrica yse recolectaron cuatro muestras de macrobentos utilizando una red Surber con malla de 0,5mm de abertura. Los organismos recolectados fueron identificados y contabilizados bajomicroscopios estereoscópico y óptico. Para cada muestra se calculó el número de taxones (S),la abundancia total (N), la diversidad (H’) y la equitatividad (J); los datos de abundancia seanalizaron utilizando estadística multivariada. Se identificaron 25 taxones, siendo los mejorrepresentados los oligoquetos Naididae, los hirudíneos, los moluscos Chilinidae yLymnaeidae, y los insectos Chironomidae, Baetidae y Glossosomatidae. En las estacionesubicadas aguas abajo más cercanas a la localidad, la comunidad se encontró dominadaampliamente por oligoquetos y quironómidos, y presentó los valores más bajos de S, H’ y J.Los valores de BMPS en esas estaciones indicaron la existencia de aguas contaminadas afuertemente contaminadas. En las estaciones control y las más alejadas aguas abajo, losvalores de S, H’ y J aumentaron significativamente y el índice BMPS indicó mejorescondiciones en la calidad ambiental del río.