bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Treatment of symptomatic hyponatremia with hypertonic saline: a real-life observational study
Authors: Chifu Irina , Gerstl Amelie , Lengenfelder Björn , Schmitt Dominik , Nagler Nils , Fassnacht Martin , Weismann Dirk
Published: February 2021

Objective

Treatment of symptomatic hyponatremia is not well established. The European guidelines recommend bolus-wise administration of 150 mL of 3% hypertonic saline. This recommendation is, however, based on low level of evidence.

Design

Observational study.

Methods

Sixty-two consecutive hyponatremic patients admitted to the emergency department or intensive care unit of the University Hospital Wuerzburg were divided in subgroups according to treatment (150 mL bolus of 3% hypertonic saline or conventional treatment) and symptom severity. Treatment target was defined as an increase in serum sodium by 5–10 mEq/L within first 24 h and maximum 8 mEq/L during subsequent 24 h.

Results

Thirty-three out of sixty-two patients (53%) were presented with moderate symptoms and 29/62 (47%) with severe symptoms. Thirty-six were treated with hypertonic saline and 26 conventionally. In the hypertonic saline group, serum sodium increased from 116 ± 7 to 123 ± 6 (24 h) and 127 ± 6 mEq/L (48 h) and from 121 ± 6 to 126 ± 5 and 129 ± 4 mEq/L in the conventional group, respectively. Overcorrection at 24 h occurred more frequent in patients with severe symptoms than with moderate symptoms (38% vs 6%, P < 0.05). Diuresis correlated positively with the degree of sodium overcorrection at 24 h (r = 0.6, P < 0.01). Conventional therapies exposed patients to higher degrees of sodium fluctuations and an increased risk for insufficient sodium correction at 24 h compared to hypertonic saline (RR: 2.8, 95% CI: 1.4–5.5).

Conclusion

Sodium increase was more constant with hypertonic saline, but overcorrection rate was high, especially in severely symptomatic patients. Reducing bolus-volume and reevaluation before repeating bolus infusion might prevent overcorrection. Symptoms caused by hypovolemia can be misinterpreted as severely symptomatic hyponatremia and diuresis should be monitored.
AGEs inhibit scavenger receptor class B type I gene expression via Smad1 in HUVECs
Authors: Nagata Hiromi , Lyu Jingya , Imachi Hitomi , Fukunaga Kensaku , Sato Seisuke , Kobayashi Toshihiro , Saheki Takanobu , Seo Kayoko , Salimah Japar B , Iwama Hisakazu , Sakamoto Ryuichi , Ogawa Yoshihiro , Murao Koji
Published: February 2021

Vascular complications are the main cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients, and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) play a critical role in promoting diabetic vascular dysfunction. The human homolog of scavenger receptor class B type I (SR-BI), CD36, and LIMPII analog-1 (hSR-BI/CLA-1) facilitates the cellular uptake of cholesterol from HDL. In endothelial cells, HDL activates endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) via hSR-BI/CLA-1. In this study, we elucidated the effects of AGEs on hSR-BI/CLA-1 expression in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). HSR-BI/CLA-1 expression was examined by real-time PCR, western blot analysis, and reporter gene assay in HUVECs incubated with AGEs. eNOS activity was assessed by detecting the phosphorylation (Ser 1179) of eNOS. Our results showed that AGEs decreased the endogenous expression of hSR-BI/CLA-1. AGEs also inhibited the activity of the hSR-BI/CLA-1 promoter and its mRNA expression via receptor RAGE. We identified the binding site for Smad1 on the hSR-BI/CLA-1 promoter: Smad1 bound to its promoter. AGE treatment stimulated the transcriptional activity of Smad1, and mutation of the Smad1 binding site inhibited the effect of AGEs on the hSR-BI/CLA-1 promoter. HDL-treatment enhanced the phosphorylation of eNOS at Ser 1179, but pretreatment with AGEs inhibited the phosphorylation of eNOS Ser 1179. These results suggested that AGEs downregulate the expression of the endothelial hSR-BI/CLA-1 via the Smad1 pathway, which may be a therapeutic target for diabetic endothelial dysfunction.
The calcitonin receptor regulates osteocyte lacunae acidity during lactation in mice
Authors: Davey Rachel A , Clarke Michele V , Golub Suzanne B , Russell Patricia K , Zajac Jeffrey D
Published: February 2021

The physiological role of calcitonin, and its receptor, the CTR (or Calcr), has long been debated. We previously provided the first evidence for a physiological role of the CTR to limit maternal bone loss during lactation in mice by a direct action on osteocytes to inhibit osteocytic osteolysis. We now extend these findings to show that CTR gene expression is upregulated two- to three-fold in whole bone of control mice at the end of pregnancy (E18) and lactation (P21) compared to virgin controls. This was associated with an increase in osteoclast activity evidenced by increases in osteoclast surface/bone surface and Dcstamp gene expression. To investigate the mechanism by which the CTR inhibits osteocytic osteolysis, in vivo acidification of the osteocyte lacunae during lactation (P14 days) was assessed using a pH indicator dye. A lower pH was observed in the osteocyte lacunae of lactating Global-CTRKOs compared to controls and was associated with an increase in the gene expression of ATPase H+ transporting V0 subunit D2 (Atp6v0d2) in whole bone of Global-CTRKOs at the end of lacation (P21). To determine whether the CTR is required for the replacement of mineral within the lacunae post-lactation, lacunar area was determined 3 weeks post-weaning. Comparison of the largest 20% of lacunae by area did not differ between Global-CTRKOs and controls post-lactation. These results provide evidence for CTR activation to inhibit osteocytic osteolysis during lactation being mediated by regulating the acidity of the lacunae microenvironment, whilst the CTR is dispensable for replacement of bone mineral within lacunae by osteocytes post-lactation.
Analisis dan Perancangan Sistem Pengisian Kartu Rencana Study (KRS) Untuk Jurusan Teknik Informatika dan Sistem Informasi Kampus Tanri Abeng University
Authors: Septiani Desty , Larasati Pramitha Dwi , Irawan Ari
Published: February 2021

Tanri Abeng University (TAU) sangat berupaya untuk membuat sebuah terobosan baru, terutama dalam teknologi digital yang mempermudah mahasiswa serta tenaga pengajar dalam melakukan kewajibannya masing-masing, seperti misalnya pengisian Kartu Rencana Studi (KRS) bagi mahasiswa. Menyadari banyak kesulitan yang muncul dalam pengisian KRS secara manual, saat ini banyak universitas yang telah menerapkan sistem registrasi mata kuliah (KRS) secara online. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan melakukan observasi dan studi pustaka dalam melakukan analisis perencanaan. Pengembangan sistem dilakukan dengan menggunakan Model SDLC (System Development Life Cycle). Menggunakan UML (Unified Model Language) serta Netbeans sebagai tools. Hasil dari penelitian ini berupa sistem KRS online untuk TAU.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Aplikasi Rental Mobil Menggunakan Java Netbeans dan MySQL pada Perusahaan Dean’s Car Rent
Authors: Ardian Deni , Larasati Pramitha Dwi , Irawan Ari
Published: February 2021

Dean’s Car Rent adalah salah satu perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang jasa, yaitu penyewaan kendaraan bermotor khususnya mobil. Seiring berjalannya waktu, semakin banyak permintaan dari pelanggan, sehingga berdampak pada proses pengolahan data transaksi. Data transaksi yang masuk semakin banyak dan cenderung tidak akurat, juga lambat dalam proses pengolahannya. Maka dibuatlah suatu sistem informasi yang diharapkan dapat membantu perusahaan untuk melakukan pelayanan rental mobil, seperti pencatatan transaksi dan pembuatan laporan guna mendapatkan informasi secara tepat. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan melakukan observasi, wawancata dan studi pustaka dalam melakukan tahap perencanaan. Pengembangan system dilakukan dengan menggunakan Model Waterfall. Menggunakan Java dan Unified Model Language sebagai tools. Hasil dari penelitian ini berupa sistem informasi rental mobil dean’s car rent.
Implementasi Aplikasi Sistem Demografi berbasis Green Computing dalam Pengelolaan Data Kependudukan Desa Kertarahayu Kecamatan Setu Kabupaten Bekasi
Authors: Arfian Andi
Published: February 2021

Hasil observasi dan wawancara terdapat masalah-masalah yang timbul di kantor desa Kertarahayu salah satunya adalah pengelolaan dan Penyajian data Penduduk Permasalahan yang dihadapi dalam kegiatan pengolahan data penduduk adalah Penyajian serta penyimpanan data yang kurang andal dan tidak baik sehingga sering terjadi kesalahan dan tidak tepat waktu penyediaan laporan kepada pemimpin, jaminan kurang dari keakuratan data dan kemungkinan kesalahan dalam pencatatan data Penduduk Berdasarkan Kartu Keluarga, KTP, Status dan data Kematian Penduduk dan dalam Pelayanan kepada penduduk, pengarsipan entri data, keluar data tidak terkontrol sehingga keamanan data tidak dijamin. Dari permasalahan di atas maka Penulis Mencoba menbagun aplikasi Administrasi Desa Dengan implementasi Berbasis Green computing. Dalam pengelolaan Data Kependudukan Desa Kertarahayu- Kecamatan Setu Kabupaten Bekasi dengan menggunakan pemrograman berbasis Browser dan intranet yaitu dengan bahasa Php, Html dan Database Mysql. Dari permasalahan yang telah disebutkan maka tujuan dalam pembuatan penelitian ini diharapkan dapat membantu adminitrasi Kependudukan pada Desa KertaRahayu, Kecamatan Setu Kabupaten Bekasi dalam memperbaiki sistem yang ada dengan harapan menyajikan pengolahan informasi dan data Kependudukan yang belum terkontrol dapat difasilitasi dengan pembentukan sistem informasi terkomputerisasi dan berbasis Green komputing. Dengan sistem komputerisasi, diharapkan dapat mendukung tercapainya tujuan menerapkan green computing di Balai desa mulai dari hemat penggunaan daya listrik hingga pengurangan penggunaan kertas. Seperti kemudahan penggunaan sistem dalam memberikan laporan yang berkualitas serta memenuhi kebutuhan manajemen, efisiensi waktu dalam implementasi layanan kepada penduduk menghasilkan output yang lebih berkualitas dan informatif, meningkatkan efektivitas dalam pemrosesan data untuk menghasilkan informasi yang dibutuhkan.
Penyusunan Strategi Digital dengan Pendekatan Ward dan Peppard serta Architecture Delivery Pada TOGAF versi 9 pada BMT KAS
Authors: Waspodo Bayu , Firmansyah Asep Fajar , Apriyanti Tuti
Published: February 2021

BMT KAS (Komunitas Amal Sholeh) merupakan lembaga keuangan mikro syariah dimana dalam kegiatannya BMT KAS sudah hampir seluruhnya menggunakan sistem digital akan tetapi infrastruktur digital belum sepenuhnya memadai sehingga menyebabkan Informasi belum terintegrasi dengan baik, data bersifat tersebar, sering terjadi kerangkapan data dan proses pencarian membutuhkan waktu yang lama sehingga hal ini sangat berpengaruh terhadap kinerja bisnis BMT KAS. Seharusnya BMT KAS mampu menciptakan inovasi terhadap perencanaan sistem digital secara berkelanjutan agar mampu mencapai tujuan dan sasaran bisnisnya yang juga memperhatikan peningkatan SDM. Pada penelitian ini, penulis menggunakan pendekatan Peppard dan Ward dilengkapi oleh Architecture Delivery TOGAF versi 9. Tools yang digunakan pada Peppard dan Ward yaitu Value Chain, SWOT, CSF (Critical Success Factors), Porter’s Five Competitive, PEST, dan portfolio McFarlan’s Strategic Grid. Sedangkan tools yang digunakan pada Architecture Delivery yaitu Archimate, Platform Teknologi dan Technology Portofolio Catalog. Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini yaitu berupa Strategi SI, Strategi TI dan Strategi Manajamen SI.
Weighted Product dalam Sistem Pendukung Keputusan untuk Penentuan Mustahik
Authors: Utami Meinarini , Rahman Raden Aulia , Fetrina Elvi
Published: February 2021

Yayasan Qurrota Ayuni merupakan sebuah yayasan di mana di dalamnya terdapat badan zakat. Dana zakat yang ada harus diberikan kepada mereka yang memang membutuhkan dan tergolong ke dalam mustahik. Masalah yang sering dijumpai adalah cara dalam pemilihan mustahik yang masih menggunakan cara manual, sehingga sering menimbulkan masalah seperti lamanya proses pemilihan dan terjadinya salah hitung sehingga menimbulkan kurang akuratnya hasil seleksi mustahik. Untuk mendapatkan zakat tersebut maka harus sesuai dengan aturan-aturan dan kriteria-kriteria yang telah ditetapkan. Oleh sebab itu tidak semua yang mendaftar sebagai penerima zakat tersebut dapat diterima, hanya yang memenuhi kriteria atau yang diprioritaskan yang dapat menerima zakat. Karena banyaknya jumlah pendaftar untuk penerima zakat maka perlu dibangun suatu sistem pendukung keputusan yang dapat membantu menentukan siapa yang berhak dan diutamakan untuk dapat menerima zakat. Penggunaan metode Weighted Product dirasa mampu untuk menjadi alternatif penentu mustahik karena proses pemilihan dapat dilakukan dengan waktu lebih cepat dan dapat mengurangi kesalahan serta dapat memberikan alternatif terbaik dalam pengambilan keputusan. Hasil penelitian ini berupa sistem informasi pendukung keputusan penentu mustahik yang dapat membantu dalam penentuan mustahik siapa yang berhak dan diutamakan untuk dapat menerima zakat.
Design and Analysis of Management Information System Qurban (SIMAQ) at PKPU Human Initiative, East Jakarta
Authors: Viandari Oviani , Aini Qurrotul
Published: February 2021

The establishment of the Pos Keadilan Peduli Umat (PKPU) Human Initiative as one of the non-governmental institutions. Concentration on humanitarian issues should have a public service standard such as a SIM (Management Information System) the goal is to fulfill role processing needs in channel qurban with modern management where more days the number of donors is getting more increase so that requires management to improve service quality. Therefore the writer analyzed and designed the Qurban Management Information System at PKPU Jakarta East. The method used in Job Training (PKL) is Rapid Application Development (RAD) through the Requirement Planning and Workshop Design stages with modeling Unified Modeling Language (UML) so as to produce analysis and design of Information Systems Qurban Management (SIMAQ), from the results of street vendors the authors analyze and design include: integrate donor data management starting from collection transactions up to reporting on distribution or distribution of qurban animals, the author designs starting from the use case diagram that will explain the sequence of activities performed by actors and systems to achieve the system needed, such as identification of actors, identification of use cases , design of use cases and use case narratives , activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, and class diagrams . Display of the system user interface qurban management information based on the duties and authority of each actor.
Implementasi Kriptografi dengan Algoritma Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128 Bit dan Steganografi menggunakan Metode End of File (EOF) Berbasis Java Desktop pada Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Tangerang
Authors: Eka Putri Anggraeni , Kartikadewi Aghistina , Abdul Rosyid Lina Audina
Published: February 2021

Faktor keamanan data dalam proses pertukaran maupun penyimpanan data menjadi hal yang sangat penting untuk diperhatikan seiring dengan kerahasiaan atau pentingnya informasi tersebut. Pertukaran data sangat beresiko ketika pihak yang tidak berkepentingan dapat mengakses data tersebut. Mengingat pentingnya keamanan dan kerahasiaan data, maka dibutuhkan system keamanan pengiriman maupun penyimpanan data menggunakan teori penyamaran dalam bentuk sandi atau kode khusus. Teknik yang umum digunakan adalah dengan mengacak informasi dan menggantinya dengan sandi khusus yang telah ditetapkan yaitu kriptografi. Tetapi informasi yang diacak sering menimbulkan kecurigaan, maka dibutuhkan teknik lain yaitu dengan menyamarkan data ke dalam data lain yaitu steganografi. Teknik steganografi akan menyamarkan pesan dengan cara disisipkan dalam sebuah gambar digital. Kombinasi dari teknik kriptografi dan steganografi akan menghasilkan tingkat keamanan data yang sangat tinggi guna menjaga keamanan data tanpa mengubah gamabar secara visual.  Algoritma kriptografi yang akan digunakan adalah metode kriptografi Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128 bit dan teknik steganografi End Of File (EOF).
Development of Web-based Spatial Information System Tourism Industry Event Distribution (Case Study: DKI Jakarta)
Authors: Mahfudz Muhammad Syaifullah , Arham Zainul , Khudzaeva Eva
Published: February 2021

In recent years, the number and scope of events in the Asia and Middle East / North Africa region has increased significantly. Events are one of the things that attracts the attention of foreign tourists to come to visit a country as a tourist destination. Refers toMinister of Tourism Regulation Number 2 Year 2017on Guidelines for Venues for Meetings, Incentive Trips, Conventions and Exhibitions, explains that criteria and indicators are needed to increase the competitiveness of venues for meetings, incentive trips, conventions and exhibitions at the regional and global levels. This is done to increase the number of visits, length of stay, and expenditures for domestic and foreign tourists. Therefore, visual indicators or data are needed that can present the location of the event and a list of events in DKI Jakarta. From these problems, this study aims to produce a web-based spatial information system for the distribution of tourism industry events to map event locations in DKI Jakarta. The methodology used in collecting this data is the method of observation, interviews, and literature studies. While the system development methodology uses PHP and MySQL with the Rapid Application Development (RAD) approach and uses the Unified Modeling Language (UML) which is a tool for system description and design, as well as the Google Maps API for digital maps. The results of this study are in the form of a spatial information system that can display a map of the distribution of event locations in DKI Jakarta based on event data and event categories at the DKI Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Department. While the system development methodology uses PHP and MySQL with the Rapid Application Development (RAD) approach and uses the Unified Modeling Language (UML) which is a tool for describing and designing systems, as well as the Google Maps API for digital maps. The results of this study are in the form of a spatial information system that can display a map of the distribution of event locations in DKI Jakarta based on event data and event categories at the DKI Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Department. While the system development methodology uses PHP and MySQL with the Rapid Application Development (RAD) approach and uses the Unified Modeling Language (UML) which is a tool for describing and designing systems, as well as the Google Maps API for digital maps. The results of this study are in the form of a spatial information system that can display a map of the distribution of event locations in DKI Jakarta based on event data and event categories in the DKI Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Department.
DETEKSI SITUS PORNOGRAFI BERDASARKAN GAMBAR MENGGUNAKAN METODE CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK
Authors: Hunaepi Ahmad , Makhsun Makhsun , Sarwani Sarwani
Published: February 2021

Today, the development of information technology is very fast. It is also followed by the growth of internet sites that are very fast, no exception the growth of sites contains pornographic. The Association of Indonesian Internet Service Providers (APJII), in 2018, reports as many as 55.9% of Indonesian internet users had experienced of appearance pornographic content suddenly. This study aims to detect pornographic sites based on images using the convolutional neural network method. To find out the level of accuracy in detection of pornographic sites, a training process with a dataset of 300 images is required. From the test results, an accuracy rate of 85% in the detection of pornographic sites is obtained.
ANALISIS KESIAPAN PENGIMPLEMENTASIAN EDUROAM DI UIN SUNAN KALIJAGA
Authors: Siregar Maria Ulfah , Amalia Alifah , Sugiantoro Bambang
Published: February 2021

This research is based on the existence of Eduroam in academia world which offers the easiness on managing data through internet. Inevitably, UIN Sunan Kalijaga as one of big campus in terms of number of population of academicians and the usage of internet in its area, has not joined in a group of institutions that implemented Eduroam. Through this research we aim to give brainstorming to academicians of UIN Sunan Kalijaga of the existence of Eduroam, then we will conclude the feasibility of implementing Eduroam on UIN Sunan Kalijaga. As guidances for this research are two hypotheses that we built. Our research method is conducting survey and interview to two domestic institutions which implemented Eduroam. It is followed by distributing online internal questionnare in UIN Sunan Kalijaga to do the brainstorming and collecting data. These data then were analyzed statistically to get the descriptive statistic, correlation and proved the hypotheses. Based on our analysis, it is found that there is a strong relation between the knowledge of Eduroam and the intention to join Eduroam, and a strong relation between the frequency of the usage of internet and the intention to join Eduroam. Therefore, we claim that it is feasible to implement Eduroam on UIN Sunan Kalijaga, by first improving the quality and quantity of the internet connection facilities on UIN Sunan Kalijaga.
IMPLEMENTASI METODE ECONOMIC ORDER QUANTITY PADA APLIKASI PENGENDALIAN BAHAN PRODUKSI SANDAL MIRADO
Authors: Guntara Dwiky , Nasution M. Irwan Padli , Nasution Adnan Buyung
Published: February 2021

Mirado slipper home industry is a company that controls production materials such as alaska, lower thread, wedding nails, leather layers, Japanese glue, PU glue, latex glue, slipper box, tissue and sandals. This inventory system performs procurement of goods which results in a buildup of raw materials. Every time you order material, the production of mirado sandals keeps ordering, but it is not yet effective and efficient. Researchers conduct research to minimize the supply of economical supplies, so as to increase operational activities. The data needed in this study, used direct data collection techniques, namely, observation, interviews and literature studies. This application uses the PHP Hypertext Preprocessor programming language, MySQL as a database, Xampp as a web server. To control these production materials, researchers here use the EOQ (Economic Order Quantity) method, which is to find out the number of purchases of production materials, the total cost of production inventory, the frequency of ordering production materials and to know the point of reordering, in the form of a web application. With the development of this application, effective and efficient results are obtained in minimizing the supply of production materials.
SELECTING NETWORK MONITORING SYSTEM SOFTWARE WITH ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS METHOD
Authors: Chotib Ahmad Sulhi , Sobri Abdul Muis , Alam Cecep Nurul
Published: February 2021

Nowadays there are lots of Network Monitoring System (NMS) software that are reliable and easy to use, such as CiscoWork, HP-OpenView, and IBM-Tivoli. It is just that the software is quite expensive, because it has classified as a commercial product. Fortunately, availability of NMS products is not limited to commercial, but also many other alternatives, namely products that classified as Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). Unfortunately, most of these FOSS products are not only difficult to implementation both in term of installation and configuration, but also limitations in the number of nodes and types of monitored, including network devices, servers, and applications. The method of selecting FOSS-based NMS software based on the Oyku Alanbay and ISO 7498-4 research methods through the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach using the Expert Choice tool. Among GroundWork, Hyperic, Nagios, OpenNMS, and Zenoss, based on the results of this study put Nagios as a fair reliable software for monitoring networks, servers, and applications.
IMPLEMENTASI MCCALL’S FRAMEWORK DALAM PENGUJIAN KUALITAS PERANGKAT LUNAK (STUDI KASUS PORTAL KULIAH KERJA NYATA UNIVERSITAS RIAU)
Authors: Andriyani Yanti , Dewana Justisia Amru , Id Ibnu Daqiqil
Published: February 2021

Quality test is a crucial phase in the system development process to ensure that system work as its requirement. Therefore, the Portal Kukerta (Kuliah Kerja Nyata) Universitas Riau, an information system to manage data and activities of Kukerta, needs to assess. In this research, Portal Kukerta has been assessed using the McCalls software quality framework. The aspect that is focused on this research is product operation. Product operation consists of correctness, usability, integrity, reliability, and efficiency. The data collected by distributing questionnaires to 67 participants. The results show that users give a positive response to two aspects, namely  efficiency 99.90% and usability 64%. However, for the reliability factor 43%, correctness 48%, integrity 56% get a neutral value that there are aspects that are considered less by the user. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the Kukerta portal is very efficient in managing the data of Kukerta University of Riau and can be easily used by users. However, in terms of reliability, correction, and integrity need to be improved. The implication of the research are (1) providing a reference in assessing quality of a software and (2) specifically providing a recommendation for Portal Kukerta Universitas Riau for their system improvements.
AUTOMATED TASK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS
Authors: Meitarice Sonya , Peer Mustafa Mumtaz Begum , Andi Dedek Okta
Published: February 2021

In today’s competitive environment, students have to manage a great variety of tasks, and sometimes, due to poor time management, they fall behind in completing the tasks well and on time. Thus, this research presents the research and development of an automated task management system using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) measurement for task monitoring and provides alerts for university students, which can continuously monitor the student’s task performance. To achieve the objective of this research, the following methodology was adopted. First, the research identifies suitable measures of poor time management, best time management practices for university students, and suitable solution for developing the proposed system. A preliminary investigation was carried out to identify problem faced by students with their task management and the impact on their academic performance. The respondents of this preliminary investigation are undergraduate and postgraduate students from the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology at the University of Malaya that have responded to a survey questionnaire. Based on the outcome of the preliminary investigation, it is clear that students prefer a computer application to constantly monitor tasks over the internet will ease the tasks of users.
Evidencias cartográficas coloniales de la formación geológica de Punta Arenas (Costa Rica, 1595-1838)
Authors: Arias-Alpízar Luz Mary , Abarca-Hernández Oriester Francisco
Published: February 2021

El accidente geográfico que es Punta Arenas se formó por colmatación en los últimos cinco siglos. Existen evidencias cartográficas de los siglos XVII y XVIII que muestran una pequeña punta con el topónimo de Punta del Palmar. También muestran la desembocadura del río de La Barranca en una ubicación distinta a la actual. Recientes estudios geológicos concluyen que la variación en el curso bajo del río Barranca es un factor en la formación de la barra de arena. Ello confirma la información presente en los derroteros del periodo.
Non-Denominational Spiritual Care Givers and the Development of their Spirituality
Authors: Ten Napel-Roos Nelleke , Mathijssen Brenda , Smeets Wim , Zock Hetty
Published: February 2021

In the Netherlands, a growing number of spiritual care givers are working without being endorsed by any church or worldview organization. Since 2015, these non-denominational spiritual care givers can undergo an assessment of their “spiritual competence” on top of their Master’s degree in Spiritual Care, which leads to a mandate in this area. This enables them to obtain full membership of the professional Association of Spiritual Caregivers in the Netherlands (Vereniging van Geestelijk VerZorgers, VGVZ), from which they previously were excluded. The VGVZ seeks to secure the quality and professionalism of spiritual care, and full membership is a condition typically required by clients or employers. The VGVZ’s Professional Standard outlines the membership criteria and states that a spiritual care giver needs to have both a certain expertise, derived from a Master’s degree, and authorization, derived from an endorsement or mandate that ought to safeguard their spiritual competence and authentic, lived spirituality. However, as this study illustrates, the terminology used in the Professional Standard is rather unclear. Reference is made to “spiritual”, “worldview” and “hermeneutic” competencies, which are all situated in the domain of substantive, process-orientated and personal capabilities. This article critically examines the notion of spiritual competence as a leading concept in the acceptance and assessment of non-denominational spiritual care givers. By doing so, it offers a novel systematic analysis of the field and sets the agenda for future research.
Bennett, Z., Graham, E., Pattison, S., & Walton, H. (2018). Invitation to research in practical theology.
Authors: Nolan Steve
Published: February 2021

Bennett, Z., Graham, E., Pattison, S., & Walton, H. (2018). Invitation to research in practical theology. Abingdon: Routledge. 194 pp. (Pbk). ISBN: 9781138478565.
Savage, D. (2019) Non-Religious Pastoral Care, A Practical Guide.
Authors: Morgan Geoff
Published: February 2021

Savage, D. (2019) Non-Religious Pastoral Care, A Practical Guide. London and New York: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, 170 pp, (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-138- 57839-5.
Biddington, T. (2021). Multifaith spaces: History, development, design and practice.
Authors: Nolan Steve
Published: February 2021

Biddington, T. (2021). Multifaith spaces: History, development, design and practice. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. 224pp. (Pbk). ISBN: 9781785924781.
Análisis crítico de la educación centrada en competencias desde el pensamiento poliano
Authors: Fresneda Sidney , Moros Enrique
Published: February 2021

La educación tiene un objetivo principal según las principales regulaciones educativas estatales e internacionales: la consecución de una serie de competencias. Aunque quepa piensar de competencias sociales, cívicas o éticas, la idea central de esta perspectiva es que la educación debe servir en primer lugar para el desempeño de una profesión, que definirá el éxito social de los educandos. El objetivo principal de este artículo es cuestionar filosóficamente la validez de ese objetivo. Sostenemos que la adquisición de competencias debe permanecer, pero basarse y quedar supeditada a la adquisición de las virtudes. Esta respuesta remite al pensamiento de Leonardo Polo y permite una comprensión de la educación basada en su cultivo.
El espacio de la imaginación como fundamento del «ars iuris»
Authors: Castañeda-y-Granados Daniel-H.
Published: February 2021

La presente investigación tiene como meta el tratamiento del espacio y del tiempo como objetos de la imaginación en el pensamiento de Leonardo Polo. El tratamiento del espacio imaginado es oportuno en un estudio sobre su filosofía jurídica toda vez que Polo sostiene que es el “lugar” en donde se elabora lo técnico. Así pues, ahí tendría su origen todo ars humano, dentro de los cuales ocuparía un lugar destacado el ars iuris. Los juristas romanos entendían el ius como el “ars boni et aequi”, lo cual indicaría que la jurisprudencia desde antiguo era considerada un arte o técnica.
O que é vida? O aspecto físico da célula viva de Erwin Schrödinger
Authors: Silva Saulo Luis Lima da , Mata Angélica Sousa da
Published: February 2021

Neste trabalho apresentamos a resenha do livro O que é vida? de Erwin Schrödinger, escrito há quase 80 anos. Sua leitura nos permite uma experiência única de apreciar como um dos maiores físicos do século XX levantava suas questões e como buscava soluções das mesmas. A interdisciplinaridade é uma característica da obra. O leitor será apresentado a conteúdos de física, química, biologia, filosofia, religião, entre outros. Os temas abordados na obra foram, e continuam sendo, de grande importância para o desenvolvimento da ciência. Esse é mais um dos motivos para considerar sua leitura extremamente atual. Com esta resenha, esperamos auxiliar a leitura dessa obra atemporal.
Volumen de humedecimiento por la aplicación de hidrogel en suelos de diferentes texturas
Authors: Fernández Rubén Dario , Mora Muekay Carlos , Moreira Saltos Juan Ramón , Mendoza Intriago Dídimo Alexander
Published: February 2021

El estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar el volumen de humedecimiento (bulbo húmedo) del hidrogel aplicado en tres tipos de suelo. Se utilizaron suelos: a) arcilloso (arcilla 52%; limo 32%; arena 16%); b) franco arcilloso limoso (arcilla 36%; limo 56%; arena 6%) c) franco arenoso (arcilla 12%; limo 32%; arena 56%), a los cuales se aplicó hidrogel al 1% de potasio. La aplicación se realizó con hidrogel previamente hidratado, en tres diámetros que fueron: 4.7, 7.0 y 10.5 cm con una longitud de 10 cm donde se obtuvieron los siguientes volúmenes iniciales 173.5, 384.8 y 866 cm3 que ocupaba el hidrogel. Se midió el volumen de humedecimiento (cm3), porcentaje de humedad y la hidratación del hidrogel en el suelo. Los resultados indican que el volumen de humedecimiento depende del volumen inicial, de manera que a mayor volumen inicial se tendrá mayor volumen de humedecimiento indiferente del tipo de suelo; sin embargo, el suelo franco arenoso presenta un mayor volumen de humedecimiento, seguramente por la movilidad del agua en el mismo. La zona humedecida incrementa su humedad en un 14% indiferentemente del tipo de suelo. La hidratación del hidrogel en el suelo solo alcanza un 42% en comparación con la hidratación en agua libre. La determinacióndel volumen de humedecimiento permite estimar la cantidad y ubicación de hidrogel que se debe aplicaren un cultivo en función del bulbo que se requiere formar en el suelo.
Ecoeficiencia de los modelos de producción agrícola de maíz duro y su influencia al cambio climático en Shushufindi Ecuador
Authors: Pinzón Colmenares Ingrid Estefania , Ramírez Cando Lenin Javier
Published: February 2021

La ecoeficiencia se define como la cantidad o valor económico de un producto por su influencia ambiental e identifica en términos socioeconómicos y ambientales la sostenibilidad de un sistema. El objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar la ecoeficiencia de tres modelos de producción agrícola de maíz duro presentes en el cantón Shushufindi, Ecuador. Los modelos identificados en el estudio fueron el modelo convencional (MC), semi-convencional (MS) y tradicional (MT). La influencia ambiental se determinó mediante dos indicadores de impacto contemplados en el Análisis de Ciclo de Vida, como son las emisiones de GEIs, según las directrices del IPCC (2006a) y la huella hídrica (HH), a través de los componentes dados por Hoekstra y col., (2011). Para la evaluación de la ecoeficiencia se consideraron los lineamientos de Ribal y col. (2009), aplicando un modelo de optimización por programación no lineal (GLP). Las emisiones de GEIs del MC fueron de 2926,92 kgCO2eq ha
Efecto del refinamiento de la descripción de la rugosidad en una aproximación 2D para un río de montaña: un caso de estudio
Authors: Cedillo Galarza Juan Sebastián , Timbre Castro Luis Manuel , Samaniego Alvarado Esteban Patricio , Alvarado Martínez Andrés Omar
Published: February 2021

La predicción de niveles de agua en ríos es importante para prevenir pérdidas económicas así como de vidas humanas causadas por inundaciones. Los modelos hidráulicos son comúnmente usados para predecir estos niveles de agua y tomar acciones para mitigar el daño debido a inundaciones. En la presente investigación, se analizó una aproximación 2D para resolver las ecuaciones promediadas en profundidad de Reynolds Average Navier Stokes (RANS), llamado Conveyance Estimation System (CES), para explorar sus capacidades predictivas. Este artículo presenta una ampliación del estudio realizado por Knight et al. (2009). De igual forma, en esta investigación se explora una caracterización más detallada del parámetro de rugosidad y del número de zonas de rugosidad produciendo diversos escenarios. Se evaluó el desempeño de cada escenario mediante diferentes funciones de ajuste usando curvas de descarga para comparación. La investigación muestra que el uso de una adecuada descripción de la rugosidad, como un factor de rugosidad calibrado para toda la sección transversal o un modelo de rugosidad para cantos rodados calibrado para el lecho junto con valores de rugosidad obtenidos en valores sugeridos por el CES para los bancos, produce resultados del modelo óptimos en un río de montaña.
El debate público envenenado y los límites de la regulación estatal: por una alfabetización digital ante el problema de las fake news
Authors: Vianna Lucas , Carvalho Mendonça Matheus T.
Published: February 2021

Además de los esfuerzos deliberados por distorsionar o desinformar, los errores involuntarios detectadospor el público —y la sospecha de que pueda haber otros no identificados— han reforzado una posturaescéptica entre el público sobre la supuesta veracidad de la noticia. En la era de la llamada posverdad,no es exagerado decir que la principal preocupación de las ciencias sociales tras el debate público seve totalmente obstaculizada por la difusión de noticias falsas y el supuesto inicio del colapso de lasdemocracias liberales, ha sido una sensación colectiva de conmoción, indignación. y desesperación antela creciente prevalencia de noticias falsas. Este artículo se centra en el fenómeno de las fake news, susefectos en el contexto de las disputas políticas y los marcos regulatorios como supuesta solución. Sepretende demostrar que la alfabetización digital aparece como la solución más adecuada para mitigar esteproblema, sin afectar la libertad de expresión en el ámbito discursivo público.
Fake news and unfunded beliefs in the post-truth age
Authors: Castillo-Riquelme Víctor , Hermosilla-Urrea Patricio , Poblete-Tiznado Juan P. , Durán-Anabalón Christian
Published: February 2021

The dissemination of fake news embodies a pressing problem for democracy that is exacerbated by theubiquity of information available on the Internet and by the exploitation of those who, appealing to theemotionality of audiences, have capitalized on the injection of falsehoods into the social fabric. In thisstudy, through a cross-sectional, correlational and non-experimental design, the relationship betweencredibility in the face of fake news and some types of dysfunctional thoughts was explored in a sampleof Chilean university students. The results reveal that greater credibility in fake news is associated withhigher scores of magical, esoteric and naively optimistic thinking, beliefs that would be the meetingpoint for a series of cognitive biases that operate in the processing of information. The highest correlationis found with the paranormal beliefs facet and, particularly, with ideas about the laws of mentalattraction, telepathy and clairvoyance. Significant differences were also found in credibility in fake newsas a function of the gender of the participants, with the female gender scoring higher on average thanthe male gender. These findings highlight the need to promote critical thinking, skepticism and scientificattitude in all segments of society.
¿Interés público o interés publicado? La regulación de medios argentinos en la prensa económica
Authors: Koziner Nadia
Published: February 2021

El Poder Legislativo argentino aprobó la Ley N° 26522 de Servicios de Comunicación Audiovisual(LSCA) el 10 de octubre de 2009. Esta puso en cuestión la histórica relación entre los objetivos de ordenpolítico, sociocultural y económico que habían orientado la regulación y propuso una nueva noción de‘interés público’. El derrotero que siguió el debate y la sanción de la Ley ocupó un lugar significativoen la agenda mediática, aunque fue definido desde marcos particulares que formularon diagnósticos,evaluaciones y prescripciones. Analizar el tratamiento periodístico de este asunto cobra importancia porcuanto implicó los intereses del ámbito del cual los propios forman parte. Además, se los considera coconstructores públicamente destacados de realidad social, por lo cual colaboraron con la producción delos relatos del debate acerca de la Ley. Este trabajo analiza los frames noticiosos de la LSCA en los periódicoseconómicos argentinos, observa la evolución de dichos encuadres a lo largo del debate y sanciónde la norma y compara las maneras en que los matutinos definieron los aspectos puestos en discusión.A partir del análisis de contenido cuantitativo, se identifican tres frames en tensión: ‘disputa política einstitucional, ‘interés púbico sociocultural’ e ‘interés público empresario’, cuyo comportamiento variósegún el matutino y registró fluctuaciones a lo largo del período estudiado.
LA DISCRECIONALIDAD JUDICIAL EN LA EVALUACIÓN DEL CONFLICTO FAMILIAR
Authors: Bermúdez Tapia Manuel
Published: February 2021

Um dos grandes problemas no campo da atividade jurisdicional no Peru, e na América Latina em geral, é o fato de que os órgãos jurisdicionais não resolvem um conflito familiar com diligência e dentro de um prazo razoável, essencialmente porque A condição formal é avaliada em procedimento estruturado de resolução de conflitos de natureza jurídica vinculados ao contexto privado das pessoas (demandante e demandado). A natureza do conflito familiar é especial, principalmente devido à sua alta subjetividade que gera condições e situações que não podem ser expostas perante o juiz e não são apreciadas no processo judicial. Em consequência, o conflito familiar subsiste mesmo com a sentença proferida e contraria todos os referenciais objetivos, jurídicos e processuais que costumam determinar as características do processo judicial, evidenciando que, no foro de família, o juiz assume papel superior ao seu colegas, porque devem realizar ações que determinem suas próprias percepções morais, sociais e jurídicas.
Structural features of non-cellular tissues of the human body during ochronosis
Authors: Shatokhina Svetlana N. , Zar Vadim V. , Zar Mikhail V. , Shabalin Vladimir N.
Published: February 2021

With the help of special methods of dehydration, the features of the structural organization of the solid phase of biological fluids of a patient with a rare genetic disease ochronosis were revealed. Three biological fluids were taken as material for the study: urine, blood serum, and synovial fluid. For the transfer of biological fluids into a solid phase, the methods of cuneiform and marginal dehydration (technology Litos-System) were used. The structure of the solid phase of biological fluids was studied using stereomicroscopy in white and polarized light, as well as in a dark field. It was found that the structures of the solid phase of biological fluids reflect the main clinical signs of ochronosis, and also contains information about concomitant pathological processes. Specific structures of the solid phase of patients with ochronosis can be used as diagnostic markers of this disease.
Distal interosseous membrane of the forearm: anatomy, biomechanics, diagnostics
Authors: Golubev Igor O. , Matveeva Natalia Yu. , Maksarov Mikhail L.
Published: February 2021

Relevance. Recent studies show that even with damage to the structures of the triangular fibrocartilaginous complex (primary stabilizer), instability of the distal ray-elbow joint does not develop in some cases. Studies carried out by a number of authors prove that the distal interosseous membrane of the forearm can influence the stability of the joint and be a secondary stabilizer for it.

Aim of the study. To study the variability in the structure of the distal interosseous membrane of the forearm using anatomical material and determine the effect of the distal interosseous membrane on the stability of the distal ray-elbow joint. Using ultrasound to determine the variability of the structure of the distal interosseous membrane of the forearm.

Materials and methods. Material for our study was 10 pairs of anatomical specimens of the upper extremities. The functional viability was assessed by passive rotation of the anatomical material of the forearm. Changes in the tension of the distal interosseous membrane, its additional formations and the capsule of the distal ray-elbow joint were observed. Ultrasound was chosen as an instrumental method for visualizing the distal interosseous membrane of the forearm and its structures. In the course of this work, 30 volunteers of both sexes and different ages were examined. The study was carried out: maximum pronation (position of the sensor back) and maximum supination (position of the sensor palmar).

Results. In the course of the anatomical study, we determined that in 6 pairs of anatomical material, the distal interosseous membrane is a thin transparent connective tissue structure. No additional formations in the form of thickening were found. In 4 pairs of preparations, which amounted to 40% of the total amount in the distal interosseous membrane, there were additional formations in the form of thickening of the membrane this is the distal oblique bundle and the distal ray-the ulnar tract. During the functional study, it was revealed that during pronation of the forearm, the distal membrane and dorsal capsule are stretched, which in turn holds the head of the ulna in the sigmoid notch of the radius. After conducting ultrasound, we determined the variability in the structure of the distal interosseous membrane of the forearm. The distal oblique bundle is visualized as a linear hyperechoic formation. Of the 30 surveyed, this formation was identified in 13 women (92.8%) and 1 man (7.1%), which in percentage terms was 43%.

Conclusion. After conducting anatomical examination, we determined the variability in the structure of the distal interosseous membrane of the forearm in the form of the presence of thickenings the distal oblique bundle and the distal ray-ulnar tract, and determined the effect of these structures on the stability of the distal ray-elbow joint. An ultrasound scan also identified the features in the structure of the distal interosseous membrane in the form of hyperechoic formation.
Outcomes following abdominoperineal resection 6 years retrospective study at a rural district general hospital
Authors: Arora Deeksha , Tang Michael , Seddon Thomas , Rao Milind
Published: February 2021

Background: A range of surgical techniques are used for perineal wound closure following Abdominoperineal Excision of the Rectum (APER). The aim of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of using a biological mesh for perineal wound closure and to compare the outcomes following conventional suture and mesh closure of the perineal wound.Methods: A single-centre retrospective study of a cohort of patients undergoing surgery for low rectal cancer between January 2013 and December 2018. Patient records were analysed for outcomes including perineal complication rates, length of hospital stay and impact of patient factors on complication rates in mesh vs no mesh group.Results: Of the total 43 patients included in the study, 13 (30%) had a conventional perineal closure whereas 30 patients (70%) had a biological mesh reconstruction.  Early perineal wound complications were seen in 21/43 (49%) patients. Of those, 6 (29%) patients were in the no mesh group compared to 15 (71%) patients in the mesh group (p = 0.81). 84% of the patients who received neo adjuvant radiotherapy (NART) developed perineal wound infection. There was no statistically significant difference in the mesh and no mesh groups. None of the patient factors, other than preoperative anaemia, had a statistically significant association with the rate of complications in either of the groups.Conclusions: There was no statistically significant difference in the complication rate between primary and biological mesh closure. Biological mesh is safe for perineal reconstruction following APER.