bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Authorization as the Problem of the Choice of Case: System of Russian Syntax and the Problems of Teaching RFL
Authors: Zahraei Seyed Hassan , Sidorova Maria Yu.
Published: May 2020

One of the critical and difficult moments in the development of the Russian language by foreigners is the transfer of subjective meanings. The existing terminological and methodological difficulties in studying this issue do not remove the need to teach in the course of Russian language for foreigners means of expressing subjective meanings. The problem is aggravated by the discrepancies between the description of these means in the grammars of the Russian language, including the academic one and the actual functioning. This is most clearly manifested in the functioning of variable prepositional-case forms (for example, вслед чему-либо, кому-либо – вслед зачем-либо, кем-либо, where only the second form can be used in the function of the authorizer: вслед за академиком Виноградовым). The particular difficulty for foreigners is also deanonymization prepositionalcase forms, the paradigm of values which includes the authorization, such as у кого-либо, для кого-либо, and the like. As a result, the elaboration of a system of rules of use and a system of exercises for training the use of means of expression of subjective meanings requires not only methodological but also theoretical justification. We offer such a justification in the form of systematization of these means based on the concept of «authorization» as used in the functional-communicative grammar of G. A. Zolotova, and a typology of syntaxes made in the same concept (free, structurally-driven, connected). The developed system of rules and exercises is implemented in a textbook for Iranian advanced students and tested in teaching in higher educational institutions of Iran. It includes the development of syntagmatic and paradigmatic of substantive and verbal authorization means, differentiation of syntactic synonymy and limitation of syntactic homonymy, considering stylistic parameters. The rules provide the maximum approximation to the living modern use of substantive and verbal authorization means in compliance with the methodological principles of compactness and consistency of the formulation. The exercises require the development of authorization tools in context, so that students confidently include them in any sentence structure. The interrelated development of form, meaning and function corresponds to the trilateral essence of the language sign, which makes the proposed model of training not only methodically effective, but also theoretically solid and modern.
Recommendations for rehabilitation and corrosion protection of a 100-year-old steel bridge (Durgadee) across heavily polluted river near Mumbai, India
Authors: Bhonge Sanjay , Dalwi Pradeep , Kulkarni Jayant , Manjrekar Surendra
Published: May 2020

This paper describes the rehabilitation proposal, methodology of evaluation of distress and likely remedial measures for 100 years old steel bridge on Ulhas river, near Mumbai. The bridge is constructed in year 1914 during British era apparently now heritage bridge as it was constructed with unique structural arrangement of jack arch decking and warren truss girder with verticals. After structural audit in 2000, it revealed the deterioration of steel parts and concrete initiated long back because of humid atmosphere and pollution in the area. Durgadee bridge showed various signs of bridge distress like major cracks in masonry abutments, heavy corrosion of Mild Steel (MS) structural members, non -functioning of expansion joints and bearings, failure of jack arch roof plates, de-bonding of concrete and exposed reinforcement etc. Paper discusses recommendations for rehabilitation and corrosion protection.
Use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in reinforced concrete systems – Benefits and limitations
Authors: Pillai Radhakrishna G. , Gettu Ravindra , Santhanam Manu
Published: May 2020

About a decade of research carried out at IIT Madras on cementitious systems has shown that the partial replacement of portland cement with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) has benefits as well as limitations. The SCMs do not adversely affect the long-term compressive strength and drying shrinkage of concretes, though there may be some compromise in workability and the resistance against plastic shrinkage cracking. Through the assessment of the chloride ingress rate in concrete and chloride threshold of steel, it is evident that the use of SCMs could significantly enhance the service life under chloride attack, though there is a reduction of the carbonation resistance. More importantly, SCMs can lead to significant reduction of the carbon footprint of concrete, and hence, are essential to achieve sustainability.
Sustainable fiber reinforced cementitious panels containing PCM: Mechanical and thermal performance
Authors: Tuncel Yigit , Pekmezci Bekir
Published: May 2020

An experimental study was planned and executed for the application of Phase Change Materials (PCM) containing fiber-reinforced cementitious panels on buildings. The objective of the research was to enhance the thermal performance of the panels. Panels with the dimensions of 60x120x2.5 cm were produced and experimental investigations about the thermal and the mechanical performance of the composites were carried out. PCM containing composites showed higher latent heat capacity and lower thermal conductivity. Reinforcement with chopped fibers compensated the strength loss due to PCM in cementitious panels. Specific fracture energy of the panels increased with increase of PCM ratio. PCM containing fiber reinforced cementitious panels showed great potential for energy efficient buildings with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
A numerical approach for evaluating residual capacity of fire damaged concrete members
Authors: Kodur Venkatesh , Agarawal Ankit
Published: May 2020

This paper presents an approach to evaluate residual capacity of fire-damaged concrete structures. The approach involves capturing response in three stages; namely, structural response at ambient conditions (prior to fire exposure), thermo-mechanical response during fire exposure, and post-fire residual response after cooling down of the structural member. The proposed approach is implemented in a comprehensive numerical model developed in the finite element computer program ABAQUS for specifically evaluating residual capacity of an RC beam after exposure to different fire scenarios. Predictions from the numerical model are utilized to highlight importance of each stage of analysis in evaluating realistic residual capacity of fire damaged concrete members.
A cross-sectional study on spouse and parent differences in caregiving experiences of people living with schizophrenia in rural China
Authors: Yu Yu , Li Tong-xin , Li Yi-lu , Qiu Dan , Xi Shi-jun , Xiao Shuiyuan , Tebes Jacob
Published: May 2020

Background: Conflicting evidence exists on whether parent or spouse caregivers experience better outcomes when caring for family members with schizophrenia. The current study aims to examine relative caregiving experiences and impacts of spouse and parent caregivers for people living with schizophrenia (PLS) in China.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 264 community-dwelling primary family caregivers of PLS. Face-to-face interviews were conducted to collect information on family caregiving activities; objective and subjective burden; caregiver psychological distress, such as depression and anxiety; positive caregiving impact, such as caregiving rewarding feelings; and family functioning for spouse and parent caregivers.Results: Both types of caregivers report engaging in similar caregiving activities and report comparable levels of objective burden. However, parent caregivers report significantly higher subjective burden than spouse caregivers (b=7.94, 95%CI:2.08, 13.80, P<0.01), which is also reflected in significantly higher depression (b =3.88, 95%CI:1.35, 6.41, P<0.01) and anxiety (b=2.53, 95%CI: 0.22, 4.84, P<0.05), and lower family functioning (b =-1.71, 95%CI: -2.73, -0.49, P<0.01). Despite these differences, both groups of caregivers report comparable rewarding feelings about caregiving. Conclusions: Our findings have implications for family caregivers globally, but especially for countries that adhere to Confucian cultural values and provide guidance for future family intervention programs. Such programs may do well to incorporate cultural values and beliefs in understanding caregiving and kinship family dynamics so as to support family caregivers, and in particular, the specific vulnerabilities of parent caregivers.
Efficacy of Different Drugs in Treating Urinary Schistosomiasis: Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
Authors: Fang Huilong , Guo Xuli , Tang Chuwei , Chen Fuchun , Badr Ahmed , Luo Feng , Wang Junjie
Published: May 2020

Background Praziquantel is the current pillar for morbidity control of schistosomiasis. Artesunate and its derivatives, widely used for malaria treatment, also display antischistosomal activities. This review compares the efficacy of three drugs, namely praziquantel (PZQ), artesunate, and metrifonate in urinary schistosomiasis. Methods Databases were searched for articles comparing the effectiveness of any of the three drugs to other medications or controls in urinary schistosomiasis in children aged 18 or less. Stata software was opted to generate the network meta-analysis. Efficacy (Cure rate and egg reduction rate) was the main outcome measure. Pairwise and network meta-analysis were used to report Odds Ratios (ORs) with either 95% confidence interval (CI) for direct comparisons or 95% credible intervals (CrI) for indirect comparisons. Results The SUCRA plot for cure rate revealed that PZQ (SUCRA= 40.4%) was the fourth effective drug after albendazole 400mg (SUCRA= 71.5), metrifonate 5 mg (SUCRA= 62.2%), and metrifonate 10 mg (SUCRA= 59.7). PZQ was only superior to metrifonate 7.5 mg. ORs were PZQ 40 mg (OR 0.48; 95% CI -3.55 to 4.51; p-value 0.816), artesunate 6 mg (OR 0.06; 95% CI -5.67 to 5.79; p-value 0.983), metrifonate 5 mg (OR -1.65; 95% CI -7.52 to 4.21; p-value 0.581), metrifonate 10 mg (OR -1.76; 95% CI -8.86 to 5.34; p-value 0.628), and metrifonate 7.5 mg (OR -2.40; 95% CI -9.78 to 4.98; p-value 0.524). A similar plot for egg reduction rate showed an exclusive superiority of PZQ 40 mg (SUCRA= 94.4%), followed by metrifonate 10mg (SUCRA= 82.3%) and niridazole 25mg plus metrifonate 10mg (SUCRA= 48.6%). Conclusions Our network analysis revealed that PZQ 40 mg was the most efficient drug in reducing egg count, whereas albendazole 400mg showed the highest cure rates.
Reasons for not achieving control: therapeutic inertia in monitoring hypertension in primary care.
Authors: Robert Arleen De León , López-Alegría Carmen , Hidalgo-García Isabel María , Escribano-Sabater María Concepción , Antón-Botella José Joaquin , Perez-Cabrera Yoalys Dilvani , Gascón-Cánovas Juan José
Published: May 2020

Background: Physicians’ failure to change/adjust treatments after learning of poor follow-up control in hypertensive patients can be defined as clinical inertia, a frequent and serious problem that affects health care activity at the international level. Method: A total of 153 hypertensive patients under 80 years of age who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and had received ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) for 24 hours as the follow-up method to evaluate their level of blood pressure (BP) control. One year after data collection, the included patients were studied retrospectively, and the changes introduced by their physicians were checked based on their results. Results: Sixty-five hypertensive patients (42.5%) out of the total sample (153) were classified as poorly controlled; of these, 36 were subject to therapeutic inertia (55%). Of the 29 hypertensive patients who did undergo treatment adjustment (45%), 15 (52%) underwent adjustment before the month of notification. Conclusion: Therapeutic inertia in the care of hypertensive patients continues to be a common problem in primary care. Young hypertensive patients of male sex, smokers and nondiabetic patients were the most affected groups. Test record: Registered retrospectively by the Clinical Ethics Committee of the José María Morales Meseguer University Hospital with the code EST: 62/17
Clinical and prognostic significance of PMN in children with glomerular C1q deposition
Authors: Wang Ren , Wang Meiqiu , Xia Zhengkun , Gao Chunlin , Shi Zhuo , Fang Xiang , Wu Heyan , Peng Yingchao
Published: May 2020

Background

Currently, studies to data in MN are consistent with complement activation has an essential role in mediating renal injury, and the LP is considered to be the principal pathway in PMN. CP activation initiated by C1q which deposits are suggestive of SMN. However, C1q deposition together with IgG and C3 granular deposit is found in many cases of PMN. Currently, the clinical and prognostic significance of C1q deposition in PMN is unclear. Therefore, we conduct this single-center research to explore the clinical and prognostic significance of C1q deposition in children with PMN.
Method:

73 patients with C1q deposition were enrolled in this study. According to the “Case-control matching principle”, 73 patients without C1q deposition during the same period of the renal biopsy were selected as a control group. The clinical and pathological characteristics, treatment response, and long-term renal prognosis were compared between patients with and without C1q deposition.
Result

A total of 146 pediatric patients with PMN included with 86 men(58.9%) and 60 women (41.1%). The median age at onset was 15.0 (14.0—16.0) years. During an average follow-up of 52.4 ± 35.6 months, 8 patients (5.5%) progressed ESKD, 12 (8.2%) patients developed ESRD or renal dysfunction. The frequency of glomerular C4 deposits in the C1q deposits group was significantly higher than no C1q deposits group (34.2% vs 5.5%, p = 0.000). There were no other distinct differences in clinical and pathological characteristics between the two groups. Glomerular IgG subclasses were available in 79 patients, there was no difference in the glomerular IgG subclass distribution between the two groups (p IgG1=0.468,p IgG2=1.000༌p IgG3=0.988༌p IgG4=0.216). The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis found that there was no difference in the renal survival of ESRD (p = 0.415) and a combined event of ESRD and/or renal dysfunction (p = 0.214) between the two groups. The logistic regression analysis (p = 0.553) and Cox regression analysis (p = 0.618) revealed that C1q deposition failed to associate with renal dysfunction.
Conclusion

The CP does occur in some patients of PMN. However, it may be unrelated to the progression of the disease.
External Versus Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy for Recurrent Dacryocystitis after Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy
Authors: Zhang Haitao , Shen Shuhao , Yang Jiajun , Xu Zhe
Published: May 2020

Purpose

The aim of this study was to retrospectively compare the clinical effects of external dacryocystorhinostomy (EX-DCR) and endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (EN-DCR) on recurrent dacryocystitis after EN-DCR.
Methods

Thirty cases involving thirty eyes with post-EN-DCR recurrent dacryocystitis in our hospital between January 2015 and December 2018 were analyzed retrospectively. All of the patients underwent routine preoperative examination, including probing and irrigation of the lacrimal passage, nasal endoscopy, and maxilla-facial computed tomography scanning. Patients with nasal adhesions, nasal tumors and severe deviation of the nasal septum were excluded. Under general anesthesia, twelve patients underwent EN-DCR, and eighteen patients experienced EX-DCR under general anesthesia. Anti-inflammatory treatment was carried out after surgery for one week. The medical records of all the patients were tracked for one year.
Results

At the third month, all of the EN-DCR patients achieved good results with unobstructed lacrimal irrigation after removal of the bicanalicular tube stents. Sixteen EX-DCR patients had patency of the lacrimal passage, while two other patients exhibited obstructed lacrimal passage. However, at the twelfth month, ten EN-DCR patients had an obstructed lacrimal passage again, and there were only two patients remaining patency in lacrimal duct with a (success rate of 16.7%). In contrast, among the eighteen EX-DCR patients, fifteen cases achieved success with smooth irrigation of the lacrimal passage with a (success rate of 83.3%). There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups in the success rate for the longer follow-up period. No major intra- or post -treatment complications occurred.
Conclusions

EX-DCR is effective and safe with a higher success rate for the treatment of recurrent dacryocystitis after EN-DCR and might be considered as a primary compensate therapy for EN-DCR.
MicroRNA-532 inhibits cell growth and metastasis in retinoblastoma by targeting MDM4
Authors: Li Changfei , Niu Yufen , Wang Congcong , Jia Ting , Ren Qingxia , Xu Jing
Published: May 2020

Background

Now, numerous microRNAs (miRNAs) are found to exert effect in retinoblastoma (RB). This research mainly focused on the function of miR-532 in RB, which has not been investigated.
Methods

RT-qPCR and Western blot analysis were used to measure expressions of miR-532 and genes. Transwell, CCK-8 and luciferase reporter assays were applied to explore functions of miR-532 and MDM4 in RB.
Results

The expression of miR-532 was reduced in RB. Furthermore, overexpression of miR-532 restrained RB cell survival and metastasis and induced apoptosis. In addition, miR-532 directly targets MDM4. Moreover, downregulation of MDM4 blocked the progression of RB. And upregulation of MDM4 reversed the anti-tumor effect of miR-532 in RB.
Conclusion

MiR-532 inhibited cell viability and metastasis in RB by targeting MDM4, indicating that miR-532 may be a novel therapeutic target for RB patients.
The Burden of Liver Cirrhosis and Underlying Etiologies: Results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
Authors: Zhai Mimi , Long Jianhai , Liu Sushun , Liu Chun , Li Li , Yang Leping , Li Yamin , Shu Bo
Published: May 2020

Background

Liver cirrhosis is a major health issue worldwide. Few studies have explored the prevalence trends caused by specific etiologies. This study was conducted to evaluate the pattern and prevalence trends.
Methods

We collected detailed data on liver cirrhosis based on GBD 2017 study. The ASR and EAPC were used to estimate the trends in prevalence by population, etiology and region.
Results

Globally, the number of prevalent cases increased 74.53% from 1990 to 2017. The worldwide ASR increased 0.75 per year. The increasing pattern was heterogeneous. The most pronounced increases were found in middle-high and high SDI regions, especially in the Caribbean, Andean Latin America and Southern Latin America. Among the etiologies, NASH-related liver cirrhosis accounted for 59.46% of the cases in 2017. The ASR increased 1.74 per year, and the increase was observed in all 5 SDI regions. In addition, the ASR of liver cirrhosis caused by alcohol use also increased in both sexes and all 5 SDI regions. In contrast, the ASR of liver cirrhosis caused by HBV and HCV decreased, especially in the middle and low-middle SDI regions.
Conclusions

By using vaccine and direct-acting antiviral therapy, the number of people suffering from HBV and HCV decreased, but liver cirrhosis was still a major threat to human health. Additionally, the number of people with cirrhosis caused by alcohol and NASH continued to grow. Thus, more targeted and specific strategies should be established in countries based on the etiology and prevalence trends for liver cirrhosis.
Duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy can reduce the risk of pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy
Authors: Ma Li-bin , Wang Xingcheng , Li Qiang , Chai Chen
Published: May 2020

Background: Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is the most effective surgical procedure to remove a pancreatic tumor. However, pancreatic fistula occurring after surgery is associated with a high incidence of life-threatening complications. Therefore, the aim of this work was to summarize the factors influencing the development of pancreatic fistula after PD and the measures to prevent it. Methods: Clinical data of patients who were subjected to PD between January 2012 and January 2017 in the Department of General Surgery, First Hospital of Lanzhou University, China, were collected and retrospectively analyzed. The risk factors for pancreatic fistula were analyzed by univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: Among 215 patients, 42 were suffering from a postoperative pancreatic leakage, with an incidence of 19.5% (42/215). Univariate analysis showed a significant correlation between postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) and the following factors: pancreaticojejunal anastomosis (end-to-side “sleeve” pancreaticojejunostomy vs duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy: 27.8% vs 11.2%, P = 0.002), pancreatic duct diameter (≤ 3 mm vs > 3 mm: 25.2% vs 13.8%, P = 0.036), and pancreatic texture (hard vs soft: 14.2% vs 25.2%, P = 0.043). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that pancreaticojejunal anastomosis was the independent risk factor for POPF after PD. Conclusions: High quality anastomosis is an important factor in the prevention of POPF. Pancreaticojejunal duct-to-mucosa anastomosis is a simple technique and results in a low incidence of pancreatic fistula.
PD-1/PD-L1 axis suppressed homeostatic proliferation–driven antitumor immunity during recovery from lymphopenic condition.
Authors: Yang Zike , Liu Yanyouhong , Chen Zehong , Lai Nan , Luo Rongcheng , Kang Shijun
Published: May 2020

Background Lymphopenic condition after radiotherapy or chemotherapy might be able to create an environment to mount an efficient antitumor immunity through the homeostatic proliferation of residual or adoptive lymphocytes. However, the antitumor immunity seems to decrease rapidly with the growth of tumor, and the mechanism remain elusive. Methods In this study, we first examined the dynamic change of PD-1 expression on T cells and analyzed the connection between PD-1 expression and the exhaustion of CTLs when the number of T cells recovered from lymphopenic conditions. Anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapies, including anti-PD-1 antibodies, PD-1 or PD-L1 knockout by Crispr-Cas9 system, were used in the study to evaluate the role of PD-1/PD-L1 block on the antigen recognition, differentiation, activation, killing, survival and prognosis of HP cells. Results Our study found that in the mouse model of homeostatic proliferation, although T cells proliferated continuously in lymphopenic host, the number of IFN-γ-releasing CD8+T cells rapidly decreased in course of homeostatic proliferation, indicating the immunosuppressive state in tumor microenvironment. The expression of PD-1 on T cells, increased gradually in course of homeostatic proliferation, were significantly negatively related to the cytotoxicity of effector T cell. Blocking of PD-1/PD-L1 axis by PD-1 antibody promoted HP cells to recognize tumor associated antigen (TAAs) and resulted in the activation of DC cells. It can also enhanced the number of IFN-γ-releasing CD8+ T cells and the cytotoxicity of effector T cell in lymphopenic mice. Furthermore, PD-1 antibody induced a portion of tumor-specific CTL convert to central memory T cells (TCM). Finally, we found that Crispr/Cas9-mediated knockout of PD-1 in T cells or PD-L1 in melanoma cells significantly enhanced homeostatic proliferation–driven antitumor responses and inhibited tumor growth. Conclusion These findings suggested PD-1/PD-L1 played an important role in the formation of immune tolerance during the period of homeostatic proliferation. Anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapies may be used to enhance antitumor immunity during recovery from lymphopenic condition after chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Graphene oxide-silver nanoparticle nanocomposites induces apoptosis in caprine fetal fibroblast cells via induction of oxidative stress
Authors: Yuan Yu-Guo , Joo Myeong-Don , Wang Jia-Lin , Mesalam Ayman , R Abu Musa Md Talimur , Wang Yi , Qian Chen , Kong Il-Keun
Published: May 2020

Background: Graphene oxide (GO) has drawn much attention as excellent platform to which silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) can be anchored for the production of biomedical nanocomposites. Yet, the potential toxicity of GO-AgNPs nanocomposites to animal and human is complex to evaluate and remains largely unknown. Results: Our data indicated that GO-AgNPs caused cytotoxicity in dose-dependent manner. GO-AgNPs induced significant cytotoxicity by the loss of cell viability, production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), cell cycle arrest, increasing leakage of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and level of Malondialdehyde (MDA), increasing expression of pro-apoptotic genes and decreasing expression of anti-apoptotic genes. Conclusions: Taken together, our study demonstrated that GO-AgNPs potentially induce oxidative damage to DNA, which result in toxicity and cell apoptosis in caprine fetal fibroblast cell due to an increased generation of ROS. It strongly suggests that applications of GO-AgNPs nanocomposite in animal must be further evaluated.
Knowledge, perceptions and preventive practices towards COVID-19 among Jimma University Medical Center visitors, Southwest Ethiopia
Authors: Kebede Yohannes , Yitayih Yimenu , Birhanu Zewdie , Mekonen Seblework , Ambelu Argaw
Published: May 2020

Background: The novel-coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is currently a pandemic and public health emergency of international concern, as avowed by the World Health Organization (WHO). Ethiopia has become one of the affected countries as of March 15, 2020.Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, perceptions, and practices among Jimma University medical center (JUMC) visitors in Jimma town.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 247 sampled visitors, from 20-24 March, 2020. Consecutive sampling was used to recruit participants. The study tools were adapted from WHO resources. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Descriptive statistics was used to describe the status of knowledge, perception and practices. Logistic regression was executed to assess predictors of dominant preventive practices.Results: of the 247 respondents, 205 (83.0%) knew the main clinical symptoms of COVID-19. 72.0% knew that older people who have chronic illnesses are at high risk of developing a severe form of COVID-19. About 95.1% knew that COVID-19 virus spreads via respiratory droplets of infected people while 77 (31.2%) of the respondents knew about the possibility of asymptomatic transmission. Only 15 (6.1%) knew that children and young adults have to involve preventive measures. Overall, 41.3% of the visitors had high knowledge.The majority, 170(68.8%), felt self-efficacious to control COVID-19. 207(83.3%) believed that COVID-19 is a stigmatized disease. Frequent hand washing (77.3%) and avoidance of shaking hands (53.8%) the were dominant practices. Knowledge status and self-efficacy (positively), older ages and unemployment (negatively) predicted hand washing and avoidance of handshaking.Conclusions: The status of knowledge and desirable practices were not sufficient enough to combat this rapidly spreading virus. COVID-19 risk communication and public education efforts should focus on building appropriate level of knowledge while enhancing adoption of recommended self-care practices with special emphasize on high-risk audience segments.
Consumer Acceptability of Aquaponically Grown Basil
Authors: Yue Chengyan , Vickers Zata , Wang Jingjing , Anderson Neil O. , Wisdorf Lauren , Brady Jenna , Schermann Michele , Phelps Nicholas , Venturelli Paul
Published: May 2020

The present study systematically investigated the effects of warehouse and greenhouse aquaponic growing conditions on consumer acceptability of different basil cultivars. A total of 105 consumers rated their liking of three basil cultivars (Nufar, Genovese, and Eleonora), each grown in three conditions (aquaponically in a greenhouse, aquaponically in a warehouse, both with Cyprinus carpio, Koi fish, and grown in soilless medium). We used linear random effect models to investigate consumer preferences for attributes of basil plants grown in different environments by controlling for individual-specific random effects. Participants generally liked the soilless medium–grown and greenhouse aquaponically grown basil plants more than the warehouse aquaponically grown plants. The soilless medium–grown basil had the highest appearance liking and flavor intensity, followed by the greenhouse aquaponic grown and then by the warehouse aquaponic grown. Aquaponically grown cultivars were rated less bitter than soilless medium–grown cultivars.
Investigation of Measurement Invariance of Science Motivation and Self-Efficacy Model: PISA 2015 Turkey Sample
Authors: GÜNGÖR Metehan , ATALAY KABASAKAL Kübra
Published: May 2020

Measurement invariance analyses are carried out in order to find evidence for the structural validity of the measurement tools used in the field of educational sciences and psychology. The purpose of this research is to examine the measurement invariance of Science Motivation and Self-Efficacy Model constructed by Instrumental Motivation to Learn Science and Science Self-Efficacy subscales found in the PISA 2015 Student Questionnaire across different groups in the Turkish sample survey. The analysis was carried out with the data obtained from 4583 students that met the analysis assumptions. The measurement invariance of the model in terms of gender and statistical regional groups was examined by the structural equation modeling (SEM) technique. Firstly, the data was examined to determine whether the assumptions for the analyses were met. Then, measurement models were verified by performing confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The measurement invariance across genders and statistical regions was tested by multi-group confirmatory factor analysis (MGCFA). Unweighted Least Squares (ULS) method was used as the estimation method in CFA and MGCFA stages. In order to make final decisions about the stage of measurement invariance models hold, Comparative Fit Index (CFI) was used. The results of the study show that the research model ensures all stages of invariance across gender groups and regions. Science Motivation and Self-Efficacy Model illustrates that it is valid to make comparisons between scores of male and female students or students from different regions of Turkey. According to the findings, the research model could provide complete measurement invariance.
Constraining the gauge-fixed Lagrangian in minimal Landau gauge
Authors: Maas Axel
Published: May 2020

A continuum formulation of gauge-fixing resolving the Gribov-Singer ambiguity remains a challenge. Finding a Lagrangian formulation of operational resolutions in numerical lattice calculations, like minimal Landau gauge, would be one possibility. Such a formulation will here be constrained by reconstructing the Dyson-Schwinger equation for which the lattice minimal-Landau-gauge ghost propagator is a solution. It is found that this requires an additional term. As a by-product new, high precision lattice results for the ghost-gluon vertex in three and four dimensions are obtained.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Student Facilitator and Explaining (SFAE) untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematis Siswa
Authors: Tahir Tahir
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran Kooperatif tipe SFAE untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa yang dilakukan sebanyak dua siklus dimana setiap siklusnya dilakukan dua kali pertemuan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rata-rata hasil kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa pada siklus I yaitu 69,32 dengan persentase ketuntasan siswa yang mendapat nilai ≥ 70 adalah 64%. Sehingga hasil siklus I belum mencapai indikator yang diharapkan yaitu 80% ketuntasan siswa maka dilanjutkan ke siklus II. Hasil pada siklus II diperoleh rata-rata kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa 78,54 dengan persentase ketuntasan siswa yang mendapat nilai ≥ 70 adalah 88% yang berarti bahwa hasil belajar siswa pada siklus II ini telah mencapai indikator kerja yang ditetapkan peneliti, dilihat dari keaktivan belajar siswa pada siklus I adalah 74% dan pada siklus II mengalami peningkatan yaitu 87,5% dimana hasil tersebut telah mencapai indikator kerja yang peneliti tetapkan. Dengan membandingkan hasil siklus II dengan hasil yang diperoleh pada siklus I dapat disimpulkan dengan penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe SFAE dapat meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa.

Kata kunci: pembelajaran kooperatif tipe SFAE, PTK, kemampuan pemecahan masalah.
Analisis Kualitas Soal Ujian Statistika Menggunakan Classical Test Theory dan Rasch Model
Authors: Fernanda Jerhi Wahyu , Hidayah Noer
Published: May 2020

Penilaian merupakan akhir dari proses pembelajaran yang dapat dilakukan melalui ujian. Soal yang digunakan harus mampu mengukur kemampuan peserta didik. Classical Test Theory (CTT) dan Rasch model merupakan analisis statistika untuk menganalis butir soal. Desain dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif. Hasil analisis terhadap 50 soal menggunakan metode CTT, didapatkan hasil bahwa hanya 21 soal yang memenuhi kriteria item difficulty dan item discriminant. Analisis Rasch model, memberikan informasi bahwa secara keseluruhan kualitas soal dikatakan baik berdasarkan pola kurva item information function. Analisis ini juga memberikan informasi terdapat 42 soal yang layak karena memenuhi kriteria item fit, dan 8 soal yang harus dievaluasi lagi. Analisis menggunakan Rasch model lebih baik dibandingan dengan CTT, sehingga 8 soal yang tidak layak berdasarkan analisis tersebut harus dievaluasi dengan mengubah bentuk studi kasus pada soal tersebut dan membuat inovasi metode pembelajaran terkait materi pada 8 soal tersebut.

Kata kunci: analisis soal, Classical Test Theory, Rasch model.
GOD AND COSMOS AS REALITY: An Inquiry to the Interconnection among Islamic Philosophical Doctrine
Authors: Zarkasyi Hamid Fahmy , Arroisi Jarman , Salim Mohammad Syam’un , Taqiyuddin Muhammad
Published: May 2020

In the Islamic intellectual tradition, Being (wujūd) is not limited to physical things. God is also understood as Being; indeed, He is the Absolute Being itself; which of Him, manifests all metaphysical and physical realities. This physical nature is one of the realities caused by God; as well as the metaphysical reality of 'natural law' called 'sunnatullāh' in Islam. It is necessary to know how the power of God can connect to this universe. The question presupposes cosmological research, which needs to involve the study of God and His attributes as well. Methodologically, the verification of Islamic philosophical ideas among Muslim philosophers to Sufis, involves the development of the key concept from tafsīr and ta'wīl among the Quranic verses (āyat) that discuss God's relationship with Nature itself; from this framework, the relationship between the two can be explained. This article, offers a study of the views of Muslim thinkers: from philosophers to Sufis, about the relationship; which specifically highlights that God and Nature are part of the concept of 'reality' in the Islamic view. The study concludes several important things, especially that God is the Absolute Being; which from Him, another reality as the sign (āyat) of His Existence created. His sunnatullāh again manifests in God’s creatures that undergo being devastated and recreated.
DETERMINAN KINERJA MANAJERIAL PADA ORGANISASI PERANGKAT DAERAH (OPD) KABUPATEN KUDUS
Authors: Ermawati Nanik , Arumsari Nurul Rizka
Published: May 2020

Abstrak: Determinan Kinerja Manajerial Pada Organisasi Perangkat Daerah (OPD) Kabupaten Kudus). Penyusunan anggaran pada Organisasi Perangkat Daerah Kabupaten Kudus menerapkan model partisipasi anggaran yaitu melibatkan pegawai OPD dari kepala OPD sampai dengan staff. Dengan adanya keterlibatan pegawai OPD dalam menyusun anggaran ini dapat memberikan peningkatan kinerja manajerial pegawai OPD dalam bekerja. Namun ada beberapa faktor lain yang dapat meningkatkan kinerja tersebut antara lain sistem perencanaan anggaran, skedul penyusunan anggaran, kejelasan sasaran anggaran, kualitas sumber daya manusia. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode kuesioner terhadap pegawai OPD yang terdiri dari kepala organisasi perangkat daerah, kepala bidang, kepala seksi dan staff. Alat uji yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Moderate Regression Analysis (MRA). Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa partisipasi penyusunan anggaran tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja manajerial, Sistem perencanaan anggaran tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja manajerial, Skedul penyusunan anggaran tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja manajerial, Kejelasan anggaran berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja manajerial, Kualitas sumber daya manusia tidak mampu memperkuat pengaruh sistem perencanaan anggaran terhadap kinerja manajerial, Kualitas sumber daya manusia tidak mampu memperkuat pengaruh partisipasi penyusunan anggaran terhadap kinerja manajerial, Kualitas sumber daya manusia tidak mampu memperkuat pengaruh skedul penyusunan anggaran terhadap kinerja manajerial, Kualitas sumber daya manusia mampu memperkuat pengaruh kejelasan anggaran terhadap kinerja manajerial.Kata kunci: partisipasi anggaran, kinerja manajerial, kualitas sumber daya manusia
PENDETEKSI MANAJEMEN LABA: BEBAN PAJAK TANGGUHAN ATAU KUALITAS AKRUAL PAJAK PENGHASILAN?
Authors: Kusumawati Maharani Dhian
Published: May 2020

Abstrak: Pendeteksi Manajemen Laba: Beban Pajak Tangguhan atau Kualitas Akrual Pajak Penghasilan? Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji perbedaan kemampuan beban pajak tangguhan dan kualitas akrual pajak untuk mendeteksi perilaku manajemen laba dalam menghindari kerugian. Manajemen laba merupakan variabel dependen yang diukur menggunakan scaled earnings changes dalam kondisi perusahaan melakukan manajemen laba untuk menghindari kerugian yang digunakan oleh Phillips et al. (2003) dan dimodifikasi oleh Suranggane (2007) sesuai dengan kondisi di Indonesia. Beban pajak tangguhan dan kualitas akrual pajak penghasilan merupakan variabel independen. Beban pajak tangguhan diperoleh dari laporan laba rugi, sedangkan kualitas akrual pajak penghasilan diukur dengan model regresi yang diperkenalkan oleh Choudary et al. (2016). Sampel yang digunakan sejumlah 31 perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di BEI pada tahun 2013-2017 dan memenuhi kriteria yang ditetapkan. Regresi logistik digunakan untuk menguji hipotesis dan menemukan hasil bahwa kemampuan kualitas akrual pajak dalam pendeteksian keterjadian manajemen laba untuk menghindari kerugian lebih superior dibanding beban pajak tangguhan. Semakin tinggi kualitas akrual pajak penghasilan suatu perusahaan, maka semakin rendah kemungkinan perusahaan melakukan manajemen laba untuk menghindari kerugian.Kata kunci: Beban Pajak Tangguhan, Kualitas Akrual Pajak Penghasilan, Manajemen Laba
Mathematical Modelling to Assess the Impact of Lockdown on COVID-19 Transmission in India: Model Development and Validation
Authors: Ambikapathy Bakiya , Krishnamurthy Kamalanand
Published: May 2020

Background

The World Health Organization has declared the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to be a public health emergency; at present, India is facing a major threat of community spread. We developed a mathematical model for investigating and predicting the effects of lockdown on future COVID-19 cases with a specific focus on India.

Objective

The objective of this work was to develop and validate a mathematical model and to assess the impact of various lockdown scenarios on COVID-19 transmission in India.

Methods

A model consisting of a framework of ordinary differential equations was developed by incorporating the actual reported cases in 14 countries. After validation, the model was applied to predict COVID-19 transmission in India for different intervention scenarios in terms of lockdown for 4, 14, 21, 42, and 60 days. We also assessed the situations of enhanced exposure due to aggregation of individuals in transit stations and shopping malls before the lockdown.

Results

The developed model is efficient in predicting the number of COVID-19 cases compared to the actual reported cases in 14 countries. For India, the model predicted marked reductions in cases for the intervention periods of 14 and 21 days of lockdown and significant reduction for 42 days of lockdown. Such intervention exceeding 42 days does not result in measurable improvement. Finally, for the scenario of “panic shopping” or situations where there is a sudden increase in the factors leading to higher exposure to infection, the model predicted an exponential transmission, resulting in failure of the considered intervention strategy.

Conclusions

Implementation of a strict lockdown for a period of at least 21 days is expected to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. However, a further extension of up to 42 days is required to significantly reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in India. Any relaxation in the lockdown may lead to exponential transmission, resulting in a heavy burden on the health care system in the country.
Beyond the UAUT: Questionnaire study examining the acceptance of a web-based team development tool aimed at improving work-related wellbeing in nurses (Preprint)
Authors: Broetje Sylvia , Bauer Georg F. , Jenny Gregor J.
Published: May 2020

BACKGROUND

The aim of this study is to examine the factors predicting the acceptance of a digitally-supported leadership and team development tool among nurse managers in three German-speaking countries.

OBJECTIVE

The tool supports leaders in conducting a participatory intervention that is aimed at enhancing wellbeing and motivation of staff by identifying and addressing critical job demands and resources

METHODS

The tool combines an online teaching and coaching approach with a team survey and an in-person team workshop.

RESULTS

As a complex tool consisting of innovative technological as well as procedural aspects, we expect predictors beyond those of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) to be relevant in determining its acceptance, specifically, capacities on the level of the self, team and organization.

CONCLUSIONS

As a complex tool consisting of innovative technological as well as procedural aspects, we expect predictors beyond those of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) to be relevant in determining its acceptance, specifically, capacities on the level of the self, team and organization.
Leveraging User Experience to Improve Video Consultations in a Cardiology Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Initial Insights (Preprint)
Authors: Vandekerckhove Pieter , Vandekerckhove Yves , Tavernier Rene , De Jaegher Kelly , de Mul Marleen
Published: May 2020

UNSTRUCTURED

During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, cardiologists have attempted to minimize risks to their patients by using telehealth to provide continuing care. Rapid implementation of video consultations in outpatient clinics for patients with heart disease can be challenging. We employed a design thinking tool called a customer journey to explore challenges and opportunities when using video communication software in the cardiology department of a regional hospital. Interviews were conducted with 5 patients with implanted devices, a nurse, an information technology manager and two cardiologists. Three lessons were identified based on these challenges and opportunities. Attention should be given to the ease of use of the technology, the meeting features, and the establishment of the connection between the cardiologist and the patient. Further, facilitating the role of an assistant (or virtual assistant) with the video consultation software who can manage the telehealth process may improve the success of video consultations. Employing design thinking to implement video consultations in cardiology and to further implement telehealth is crucial to build a resilient health care system that can address urgent needs beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Prevalence of Nocturnal Enuresis among Patients with Vesicoureteral Reflux
Authors: Al-Taher, M.D. Raed Nael , Al-Momani, M.D. Hashem , Abufaraj, M.D. Mohammad , Al-Demour, M.D. Saddam , Odeh, M.D. Ghada , Khrais, M.D. Ibrahim Abdel Qader Ibrahim , Shawareb, M.D. Salem , Mahseeri, M.D. Mohamad , H-Najjar, M.D. Amro , H-Najjar Aya , Alzyadat, M.D. Laith , Alshaham, M.D. Mahmoud , Qasem, M.D. Nuha
Published: May 2020

Background: To identify the prevalence and other associated factors of nocturnal enuresis in children with vesicoureteral reflux undergoing surgical interventions.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study were the medical records of 40 children with confirmed vesicoureteral reflux were reviewed. Additionally, parents were asked to fill out a questionnaire inquiring about presence, onset & course of nocturnal enuresis as has been defined according to ICD-10.Results: Among the 40 children, 22 children (55%) had nocturnal enuresis before any surgical intervention. However; gender, family history of bedwetting, renal hydronephrosis on ultrasound, positive urine culture, and pre-op creatinine level were found to have statistically insignificant association with nocturnal enuresis. After surgical management only 13 (32.5%) children experienced nocturnal enuresis.Conclusion: This study can conclude that there is a weak correlation between NE and VUR in patients undergoing surgical intervention. Also, the surgical management of VUR did not significantly affect the prevalence of NE. However, it is an essential problem for both families and children in Jordan for which specific guidelines should be developed.
Formulation and Clinical Evaluation of Anti-Aging Activity of Blemish Balm Cream Vitamin E and Determination of SPF Value with Spectrophotometry
Authors: Siregar Citra Sari Dewi , Reveny Julia , Dalimunthe Aminah
Published: May 2020

Objective: to formulate face powder and foundation cream preparations into Blemish Balm Cream preparations with the addition of vitamin E, avobenzone and octyl methoxoxycinamic acid and to determine the effect of vitamin E on anti-aging activity and SPF values.

Design: Blemish Balm Cream formulated from face powder and foundation cream in a ratio of 1: 2 and the addition of vitamin E in various concentrations, F0 (blank), F1 (1%); F2 (3%), and F3 (5%) and Avobenzone 3% sunscreen and 7.5% Octylmethoxycinamic.

Interventions: the intervened  variable was the  concentration of vitamin E used.

Main outcome measures: the main measurement in this study were organoleptic test (shape, color and odor), homogeneity, pH, type of emulsion, viscosity, cycling test, spreadability, storage stability at room temperature, low temperature and high temperature for 12 weeks, irritation test, anti-activity aging with skin analysis and determination of SPF values ​​by UV-Vis spectrophotometry.

Results: The Formulated Blemish Balm Cream was homogeneous, yellowish brown, has an emulsion type m / a, stable in room temperature storage (20-25 ° C), unstable in low temperature (4 ± 2 ° C), and high temperature ( 40 ± 2 ° C), had a pH of 6.0-7.9, produces a viscosity value that meets the requirements, was stable in the cycling test and did not irritate the skin. The results of anti-aging activity on F3 (5%) had a better effect than F0 (blank), F1 (1%) and F2 (3%) which characterized by increased skin moisture, pore reduction, reduction in the number of blemishes and reduction in wrinkles and produced higher SPF value.

Conclusion: Vitamin E (5%) and avobenzone 3% sunscreen and 7.5% octylmethoxycinamic could formulated into Blemish Balm Cream preparations used face powder and foundation formulas (1: 2) and provided good anti-aging activity effects, did not irritate the skin and could increased the value of the Sun Protecting Factor to 22.21