bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Health risk assessment of drinking water in correlation with water-related diseasess
Authors: Kocubovski Mihail , Stambolieva Aleksandra , Kostova Aneta , Chibisheva Elena , Karadzovski Zarko
Published: July 2020

Healthy and safe drinking water in sufficient quantities provided to consumers improves living conditions, raises health culture at a higher level and promotes the environment as a whole. The aim is to see if there is a correlation between irregular water samples with intestinal infectious diseases related to drinking water. Materials and method. The preparation of the Republic Computer Program (1996) for issuing laboratory findings (RCP) from the analyses of samples of drinking water (physico-chemical and bacteriological), in accordance with the methodology for application of ID numbers in the computer system in the Public Health Centers has created the possibility of complete health records of drinking water supply facilities under health surveillance for the territory of the entire Republic. Evaluation has been made of the results of basic physicÐ¾-chemical and bacteriological analyses of drinking water in the settlements of the Republic of North Macedonia and the water-related diseases â€“ waterborne intestinal infectious diseases in the period 2014-2018. Results. Drinking water from city water supply in the examined period in terms of physico-chemical analysis ranged 2.9-4.3%, while in relation to bacteriological analysis 0.9-2.6%.. Waterborne intestinal infectious diseases show a decline in their incidence in 2018. Conclusion. The registered data from the physicÐ¾-chemical and bacteriological analysis showed that the drinking water from the city water supply systems in the period 2014-2018 was safe. According to the processed data, access to safe drinking water for the population was 97% by 2018, which ranks the country in the group of countries in the world with the highest access to safe drinking water, and there is no significant connection with drinking water related diseases.
The role of communication and oral health literacy in prevention and promotion of oral health
Authors: Vasileska Lidushka , Kosevska Elena , Lekovska Stoicovska Tanja , Rechica Vjosa
Published: July 2020

Dental care prevention involves prophylactic oral health practices and strategies that are primarily targeted to diseases of the oral tissues with the focus on prevention of certain conditions. Not enough attention has been given to the communication between the dentist and the patient as well as the ability or the inability to understand patient's health information. The aim of this paper is to present the current practices and regulations related to the effective communication between oral healthcare professionals and patient population, and their representation and influence in improving and raising the profile of the oral health on a national level. Materials and method:A systematic literature search was conducted including published scientific articles between 1977 and 2018. Studies discussing the improvement of oral health in the function of general health and well-being in the patient population of all ages were analyzed. The main focus was put on the commitment of the oral health community in the global agenda and the importance of integrating multifactorial approaches to prevention. Particular attention was paid to the representation of the skills for effective communication between health care professionals and patient population, and the medical education (health education), which should result in the individual's health literacy. Results: During the global struggle to improve the oral health, efforts are being made to enhance current practices and share knowledge about preventive care and treatment in oral health science and education in order to ensure the general health and well-being of the patient population of all ages. Unfortunately, the commitment to take action in raising effective communication and oral health literacy is minimal. Conclusion: Improving the communication between the oral health care professionals and the patient population in the direction of an interactive, dynamic and flexible process, as well as raising the level of oral health literacy among the population through targeted and carefully developed medical education should be the first step in any preventive program for raising the level of oral health.
Latest findings for rehabilitation of patients with Parkinson's disease
Authors: Koevska Valenitina , Mitrevska Biljana , Nikolic-Dimitrova Erieta , Petrovska-Cvetkovska Dragana
Published: July 2020

Parkinson's disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases. Given the progressive course and numerous motor and motor symptoms, this disorder can significantly affect person's functional status, quality of life, and disability.
Possibility of treatment and prevention of parkinsonism varies depending on the type of Parkinson's disease. Medication, physical therapy and surgical treatment are used. Effective pharmacologic therapy includes comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation, starting at the time of diagnosis. It can prevent and treat complications, slow the progression of symptoms, and enhance adaptation to the newly acquired condition. It is necessary to stimulate mechanisms of compensation and neuroplasticity. Experiences show that kinesiotherapy and physical agents are effective in the treatment of pain, walking disorders, postural instability and risk of falls. There are also alternative techniques such as yoga, tai chi, acupuncture, dance therapy, music therapy that have a positive impact on the disease. The efficacy of neurofeedback, art therapy in improving and maintaining cognitive functions has been demonstrated. Occupational therapy is of great importance for empowering the patient with activities of daily living, especially for self-care. Education and support from family and carers, as well as home and workplace adaptation, play an important role in rehabilitation. Rehabilitation and physical therapy for this disease is carried out systematically and for a lifetime. A multidisciplinary approach in treating patients with Parkinson's disease enables the maintenance of quality of life.
Two cases of non-syndromic congenital unilateral breast hypoplasia in one family
Authors: Krstevska-Konstantinova Marina , Kuzevska-Maneva Konstandina , Sukarova-Angelovska Elena , Stamatova Ana , Tasic Velibor , Gucev Zoran , HÃ¶efele Julia
Published: July 2020

Micromastia or breast hypoplasia is described as underdevelopment of a womanâ€™s mammary tissue. We present the case of a 15-year-old girl with unilateral micromastia, with familial predisposition. Ultrasound, hormonal, dysmorphic, cardiologic, genetic examinations and testing were performed. No mutation in the whole- exome sequencing was found, nor novel mutation. Some of these cases have been reported to be related to breÐ°st cancer so further follow-up is mandatory. Therapy consists of surgical reconstruction of the affected breast. This is a rare condition and it requires a multidisciplinary approach.
Autoimmune thyroiditis after long term gonadotropin- releasing hormone agonist treatment for central precocious puberty: case report
Authors: Tankoska Maja , Murtezani Avdi , Kuzevska-Maneva Konstandina , Krstevska â€“ Konstantinova Marina
Published: July 2020

There is a small number of studies that have reported abnormalities in endocrine function after a long-term gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) treatment in girls. This treatment is considered as safe and effective by most authors. We report our second case of unusual outcome of long-term GnRHa therapy in a girl with central precocious puberty (CPP) of idiopathic or familial etiology. She has received monthly depot of injections of triptorelin for a time period of 4 years. We have examined thyroid function by measuring serum levels of thyrotropin (TSH), thyroxine (T4), thyroid antibodies and ultrasound of thyroid gland. At the age of 11 years she developed a mild goiter and presented with autoimmune thyroiditis, having elevated thyroid antibodies and ultrasound of thyroid gland typical for Hashimoto thyroiditis. Having in mind these two cases, we suggest a closer monitoring of thyroid function in girls with CPP, before and during therapy with GnRH agonist.
Value of MRI in multimodal treatment of locally advanced rectal carcinoma
Authors: Lazarova Ana , Nikolovski Andrej , Vasilevska-Nikodinovska Violeta
Published: July 2020

MRI is a basic tool in patient selection for preoperative neoadjuvant treatment of rectal carcinoma, with assessment of stage reduction. The aim of the paper was to evaluate chemoradiotherapy effects in advanced stage rectal carcinoma by comparison of MRI findings before and after chemoradiotherapy. Material and methods: Prospectively, MRI findings of 15 patients with rectal carcinoma confirmed at colonoscopy, were evaluated. In all patients preoperative neoadjuvant treatment was done and MRI restaging was performed after 6 to 8 weeks. MRI standard protocol was done on 1.5T machine, sagital T2WI, axial T1WI, T2WI and DWI. On MRI was assessed tumor and nodal stage, presence of extra-mural vascular invasion (EMVI), tumor localization within the rectum (low, medium, high rectum, recto-sigmoid junction). Computer tomography was performed in all patients for distant metastases assessment. Results: Out of 15 patients, 12 (66.7%) were male, and 3 (33.3 %) were female, with a mean age of 65 years (range 50 to 80years). Six cases had middle rectum localization, 6 cases in low rectum, and 3 patients had recto-sigmoid localization. At initial MRI, 7 cases (46.6%) had MR signs for T3 stage, and 8 cases (53.3%) had T4 stage. Comparison of MRI results before and after chemoradiotherapy showed stage decreasing in 5(33.3%), from T4 to T3 stage. In 11 patients (73.7%), EMVI after therapy became negative with a statistically significant difference before and after chemoradiotherapy. All patients before therapy had different numbers of metastatic lymph nodes in mesorectum, with number reduction in all cases after therapy and two patients were without metastatic lymph nodes. Conclusion: MRI has a significant value in pre- and post-neoadjuvant therapy assessment of resection margins involved by tumor, positive extramural vascular invasion, and metastatic lymph node around resection margins. This is important for operative planning in order to avoid extensive resection with surgery techniques that preserve the anal sphincter.
Predictors of atrial fibrillation following coronary artery bypass surgery
Authors: Gjerakaroska Radovikj Marija , Srbinovska Kostovska Elizabeta , Gjerakaroska Savevska Cvetanka , Jovev Sasko
Published: July 2020

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia following open heart surgery and it contributes to prolonged hospital stay, increased prevalence of thromboembolic complications and overall increased postoperative morbidity and mortality. The aim of this prospective observational follow-up study was to determine the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery, to identify predisposing  risk factors for its occurrence in the immediate preoperative period and to assess its effect on the postoperative outcome in patients at the University Clinic for Cardiac Surgery in Skopje, North Macedonia. Material and methods: The study included patients at the University Clinic for Cardiac Surgery in Skopje, North Macedonia undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. The experimental group included patients developing POAF, whereas the control group those who did not develop the primary outcome. All patients were followed up for a period of 30 days postoperatively. Results: POAF was registered in 38% of the patient population and more frequently in the elderly. Patients developing POAF had significantly higher left atrial volume index, as well as higher CHADS2-VASC2, HATCH and Euroscore I values. Average time to POAF occurrence was 48-72 hours postoperatively. There were death outcomes, thromboembolic events, longer hospital stay, need for antiarrhythmic and oral anticoagulant therapy in the POAF group. Conclusion: POAF significantly increases postoperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. Age, higher CHADS2-VASC2, HATCH and Euroscore I values and left atrial volume were found to be significant predictors of POAF after coronary artery bypass surgery.
National ecosystem services assessment in Slovakia – meeting old liabilities and introducing new methods
Authors: Mederly Peter , Černecký Ján , Špulerová Jana , Izakovičová Zita , Ďuricová Viktória , Považan Radoslav , Švajda Juraj , Močko Matej , Jančovič Martin , Gusejnov Simona , Hreško Juraj , Petrovič František , Štefunková Dagmar , Šatalová Barbora , Vrbičanová Gréta , Kaisová Dominika , Turanovičová Martina , Kováč Tomáš , Laco Ivan
Published: July 2020

This article provides an overview and results of the pilot national ecosystem services assessment in Slovakia. It follows the MAES process and past ecosystem services (ES) research in Slovakia and is based on original research methodology using spatial and statistical data. The initial step of national ES assessment resulted in the selection of significant ES for the evaluation process, where 18 ES in three groups were selected (five provisioning, 10 regulatory/maintenance and three cultural ES). An original assessment model provided the theoretical and methodological framework for national ES evaluation. The principal result is an assessment of the national landscape’s capacity for ES provision, based on evaluation of the landscape units and selected properties and indicators at the ecosystem level. These inputs included habitat types and watersheds, administrative units, natural topology, geology, soils, climate, water and biota. The ES capacity models were created and evaluated for each ES, for the main groups and, finally, for overall ES provision. The highest capacity to provide ES in Slovakia comes from natural and semi-natural ecosystems, mainly deciduous, mixed and coniferous forests which cover over 38% of Slovak territory. The water ecosystems and wetlands are also significant, followed by grasslands and permanent crops. The research highlights the crucial importance of the mountainous and sub-mountainous areas in Slovakia and confirms the significant contribution of the natural and semi-natural ecosystems for ensuring ES provision.
Taxonomic studies on the genus Ectatosticta (Araneae, Hypochilidae) from China, with descriptions of two new species
Authors: Lin Yejie , Li Shuqiang
Published: July 2020

Species of the spider family Hypochilidae Marx, 1888 from China are studied, including two known species and two new species of the genus Ectatosticta Simon, 1892. The new species are E. wukongsp. nov. (♂♀) from Sichuan and E. xuanzangsp. nov. (♀) from Tibet.
La renonciation à certains moyens
Authors: Riccardi David
Published: July 2020

Bien qu’elle puisse être surprenante au premier abord, et même si elle reste ignorée pour l’essentiel par les spécialistes du contentieux administratif, la question de la renonciation à certains moyens au cours de l’instruction n’en est pas moins légitime. Celle-ci rend compte, en effet, d’une stratégie qu’il s’agisse de celles des parties poursuivant un intérêt médiat ou immédiat, ou qu’il s’agisse du juge cherchant à réduire les délais d’instance ou le stock des affaires à traiter. Ces stratégies se déploient à la faveur de procédés différents suivant que les renonciations répondent à la volonté des parties ou que ces renonciations soient subies par elles. Observer les renonciations souhaitées par les parties conduit à identifier des choix tactiques dont l’objectif ne se limite pas à la victoire contentieuse mais s’étend à l’intérêt global celle qui renonce à certains moyens. Observer les renonciations subies conduit à dépasser les apparences, notamment celle du volontarisme, pour déceler l’existence de règles autoritaires du contentieux dont on peut, à certains égards, déplorer l’instrumentalisation.
Signes religieux et neutralité en entreprise, quel équilibre par la norme ?
Authors: Pereira Brigitte
Published: July 2020

La limitation du port de signes religieux en entreprise a été consacrée par la norme légale. Toutefois, c’est la pratique judiciaire en amont de celle-ci et postérieurement à celle-ci qui nous renseigne sur l’admission ou non du port de signes religieux par les salariés en entreprise. En menant une étude approfondie sur l’ensemble des décisions européennes et nationales, des ambiguïtés sont encore relevées sur la proportionnalité de la restriction au port de signes religieux.
Difusión internacional de los trabajos publicados en revistas biomédicas españolas. Un estudio cuantitativo del período 1980-1986
Authors: Amat Carlos B. , De la Cueva Martín Alejandro
Published: July 2020

Se investiga la proporción de trabajoa publicados en revistas biomédicas españolas y difundidos a través de MEDLARS, EMBASE, BIOSIS y SCISEARCH entre 1980 y 1986. Los resultados, se expresan mediante un indice de difusión {ID) aplicado a revistas y áreas temáticas. Sólo la quinta parte de loa trabajos publicados entre 1980 y 1986 por revistas biomédicas españolas se ha difundido internacionalmente (ID = 0.19). Además, el ID ha descendido desde 1980 (ID = 0.23) a 1986 (ID = 0.18). Sólo 4 publicaciones cuentan con un ID > 0.70 y otras cuatro con ID > 0.60 a lo largo del periodo. En diez casos el Indice de difusión fue nulo, a pesar de que las revistas correspondientes aparecían incluidas en alguno de los servicios de indización y resúmenes consultados. El descenso en la difusión es casi generalizado a lo largo del periodo de estudio en todas las áreas temáticas.
Tales hallazgos permiten afirmar que la inclusión de un titulo en la lista de revistas abarcadas por servicios internacionales de indización y resúmenes no garantiza la difusión internacional de los trabajos que publica. Se sugiere que los estudios de evaluación de las publicaciones españolas deberían basarse, entre otros indicadores, en el ID.
La influencia del idioma de publicación de los trabajos y de la aparición de nuevas revistas en un área temática determinada son variables que podrían influenciar los datos sobre difusión internacional de la literatura médica española. Tal hipótesis merece ulterior confirmación.
Difusión de las revistas biomédicas españolas en una muestra de hemerotecas nacionales
Authors: Pérez Salinas Isabel , Amat Carlos B.
Published: July 2020

Se ha investigado la presencia de 240 títulos de publicaciones periódicas españolas de investigación biomédica en los fondos bibliográficos de 10 instituciones españolas de carácter asistencial, educativo o de investigación en medicina . En total, se han contabilizado 666 colecciones de las revista, analizadas. Por término medio, cada revista se difunde a través de dos instituciones. Sólo 83 colecciones (14,66 %) son completas. Las revistas se han distribuido según el periodo en que iniciaron su publicación. Aunque las revistas que aparecieron entre 1940 y 1950 se difunden por término medio a través de cuatro centros, frente a los tres de las revistas aparecidas entre 1950 y 1980 y a los dos centros en que se difunden las revistas de más reciente aparición, el número máximo de colecciones (166) y el grupo mayor de colecciones completas (69) corresponden a las revistas aparecidas en la presente década. Así mismo, solo estas revistas muestran una media de colecciones completas superior a la unidad. Ello parece sugerir una mejora en las condiciones de difusión de las revistas biomédicas españolas a través de los centros estudiados.
“The World is So Much Bigger”
Authors: Keller Tina Marie
Published: July 2020

Opportunities to experience diverse religious traditions while traveling abroad can create invitations to explore the role of religion in identity. This becomes important as teacher educators prepare preservice teachers for classrooms of increasing religious diversity. This study examined the impact of a two-week experience in Israel for three preservice teachers before, immediately after, and one year after the trip. The data suggests that purposeful inclusions of religious experiences, sites, and more importantly personal encounters with individuals of a variety of faiths can create occasions to reflect upon the role of religion in identity. The preservice teachers in this study, while each possessing unique perspectives, spoke to the impact of this experience upon their teaching in the classroom. The chapter concludes with suggested recommendations on how to incorporate religion while planning a trip with preservice teachers.
Emilio Camps Cazorla and the Search of a Geometric Ratio for Islamic Architecture
Authors: Funes Pablo Alvarez
Published: July 2020

Islamic architecture has always been surrounded by an exotic aura which usually shows an impression of fanciful and exuberant forms as those romantic images suggested in stories like “The Arabian Nights” or “Tales of the Alhambra”. In architecture, this vision lead to studies more concerned on ornamentation or historical chronology of the buildings than its own proper architecture. Facing this view, there is a number of studies attempting to find a geometric reason for that architecture, which could not only analyse the ornament individually but also look for a formula able to explain how spatial, ornamental and constructive compositions remain constant along time. Emilio Camps Cazorla was one of the first theorists in searching that geometrical ratio which he called “Caliphal module”. Previously some authors had investigated the same subject and many others did after him, with mixed results. This paper documents all initiatives taken in order to determine this geometric ratio, their common characteristics as well as aspects to consider for future studies.
Overcoming Conflict Between Religious and Cultural Freedom and Women's Rights in Africa
Authors: Essien Essien D.
Published: July 2020

Scholarship is generally divided between those who view female circumcision as a religious ritual to be observed, and those who consider the practice as cruel and human right abuse. This lends credence to the ethical question: what should be done when the exercise of the rituals of female circumcision, which is central to African Traditional Religion, entails transgression of fundamental rights? Relying on John Rawls' model and rights based approach. This study examines African religious landscape characterized with this disagreement. With an insight provided into understanding this conflict, a criterion on what should constitute an appropriate interaction is thus supplied.
Love Marriages, Inter-Caste Violence, and Therapeutic Jurisprudential Approach of the Courts in India
Authors: Halder Debarati , Jaishankar K.
Published: July 2020

India is a country of multiple religion, castes, and linguistic groups. The Indian constitution guarantees for equal treatment of laws irrespective of religion, caste, creed etc. Similarly, the modern marriage laws provide opportunity to marry inter-caste or inter religion. In modern India there is a huge growth of inter-religious, inter-caste, cross cultural love marriages, however, many societies in different parts of India are still reluctant to accept such mixed marriages. Couples of such mixed marriages may suffer various sorts of victimization including violent assaults. Children of such mixed marriages may also suffer social ostracism. Also, due to social attitude, such mixed marriages may miserably fail. This chapter aims to find out whether courts in India have Therapeutic Jurisprudential role in saving such marriages and how the implementation of such TJ approach may be made possible.
Diversity or Dilemma
Authors: Samya Aumio Srizan
Published: July 2020

Sexuality, masculinities and gender roles are interconnected in many aspects. The construction of gender among men and women is influenced by sexuality. Bangladesh is predominantly influenced by Muslim socio-cultural values as more than 85% people follow Islam as their religion. Islam does not allow the space for homosexuality. Hence, MSM (Men who have Sex with Men) people are perceived, viewed and identified as deviant, outcast and sinners. They are deprived of basic human rights, access to proper education, health care services and so on. MSM people are often forced to marry a woman as it is believed that it will ‘cure' their ‘problem' and mainstream them into society. Hence, they are forced to compromise not only as a citizen but also an individual. Such oppression is pushing MSM people in Dhaka not only to the edges but also making them silent and almost invisible from the society.
Islamic Extremists in Africa
Authors: Dawson Maurice , Adeboje Wale
Published: July 2020

Security is a growing concern on the African continent as the Regional Economic Communities (REC) move toward economic integration. Furthermore, these regions collectively make up the African Union (AU) which has an objective to promote peace, security, and stability on the African continent. In recent years, Africa has been plagued with political uprisings, civil wars, extremists, corrupt politicians, and the battle for natural resources. In particular, Kenya and Nigeria are facing Islamic extremists that threaten the foundation of multiple nations. In both countries, they are using military force to combat these threats. This chapter provides insight into these West and East African nations and their means to provide security assurances to their citizens.
Avoiding Conscription in Israel
Authors: Gillath Nurit
Published: July 2020

This chapter tackles Zionism as a modern manifestation of nationalism that included religion as an essential component of national identity. Positing from a feminist perspective that national identity is synonymous with masculinity, the author searches for the women's place in the Zionist movement, particularly through the prism of military service. The Israeli army had a major role in the creation of a Zionist national ethos, and the concept of a people's army, where women should be equal participants shaped the country as the only western democracy that conscripted women. With the establishment of the state, conscription to the IDF was made mandatory for both men and women. However, women's conscription met bitter opposition from religious Orthodox circles. This chapter analyzes how orthodox women were political pawns in the hands of religious leaders. The author claims that they were robbed of their right to choose military service and as such to be an equal part of Israel's diverse society.
Board Games, Zombies, and Minecraft
Authors: Keim Susan , Jarrard Zac
Published: July 2020

Games have been played throughout human history and in all cultures, exposing almost everyone to gameplay in some form. Higher education is exploring ways faculty can leverage games to enhance course development and the student learning experience. The primary pedagogical use of games is gamification, in which gaming is used to transform learning activities. This chapter will 1) provide an overview of gamification theory and practice in higher education, 2) share ideas for faculty to consider when using gamification as a teaching tool, and 3) explore how the game Minecraft was used through educational and practical applications to teach a local government course.
Using Virtual Reality in College Student Mental Health Treatment
Authors: Sinha Nidhi
Published: July 2020

When students leave home to attend college, they encounter many adjustments and new experiences. Some students have difficulty coping with the challenges they experience and over time may develop mild to severe mental health issues. Mental health illness among college students is associated with long-term adverse academic outcomes, including dropout. With an exponential rise in mental health issues among university students, there is a dire need to reach out to newer technologies to help students effectively cope with academic and social challenges. Given the increased accessibility and practicality of virtual reality (VR) use in mental health, it becomes paramount to extend the utility of VR to university counselling settings including the preliminary assessment, diagnosis, and treatment strategies to guide students to effectively address any mental health challenges. There are potential implications and challenges associated with the use of VR within universities' counselling settings as well.
Vachanamrut Visualization
Authors: Bhatt Chintan M. , Daslaniya Bhishm , Patel Ghanshyam , Patel Divyesh
Published: July 2020

The authors discuss their interaction with data using various data visualization techniques, which are a quick, easy way to convey concepts universally. Currently, data has become more and more important; it is also important how one can visualize that data in the mind. This chapter is based on extracting important information from one of the holy Swaminarayan scriptures. The authors explore the content of the Vachanamrut, a unique work of prose in the Gujarati language, which contains discourses of Lord Swaminarayan and his conversation with saints and devotees. They convert the data in graphical interface using some libraries of the R tool. So, one can get the main idea of that data quickly, without a need to explain more about that data. Summing it up, this chapter examines the techniques of describing data of any ancient scripture or ancient text in any language by visualizing that data.
Insights into the Mechanism of Action of Highly Diluted Biologics
Authors: Tarasov Sergey A. , Gorbunov Evgeniy A. , Don Elena S. , Emelyanova Alexandra G. , Kovalchuk Alexander L. , Yanamala Naveena , Schleker A. Sylvia S. , Klein-Seetharaman Judith , Groenestein Reno , Tafani Jean-Pierre , van der Meide Peter , Epstein Oleg I.
Published: July 2020

The therapeutic use of Abs in cancer, autoimmunity, transplantation, and other fields is among the major biopharmaceutical advances of the 20th century. Broader use of Ab-based drugs is constrained because of their high production costs and frequent side effects. One promising approach to overcome these limitations is the use of highly diluted Abs, which are produced by gradual reduction of an Ab concentration to an extremely low level. This technology was used to create a group of drugs for the treatment of various diseases, depending on the specificity of the used Abs. Highly diluted Abs to IFN-γ (hd-anti–IFN-γ) have been demonstrated to be efficacious against influenza and other respiratory infections in a variety of preclinical and clinical studies. In the current study, we provide evidence for a possible mechanism of action of hd-anti–IFN-γ. Using high-resolution solution nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, we show that the drug induced conformational changes in the IFN-γ molecule. Chemical shift changes occurred in the amino acids located primarily at the dimer interface and at the C-terminal region of IFN-γ. These molecular changes could be crucial for the function of the protein, as evidenced by an observed hd-anti–IFN-γ–induced increase in the specific binding of IFN-γ to its receptor in U937 cells, enhanced induced production of IFN-γ in human PBMC culture, and increased survival of influenza A–infected mice.
Evaluation of water quality and sanitation of reservoirs used in field activities of a military unit in the state of Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Gallotti Adriana Mendonça , Machado Júnior Hélio Fernandes , Gaspar Arlene
Published: July 2020

In the Armed Forces' campaign activities, large troops may be exposed to serious health risks even before war itself. In 2010, for example, the Brazilian Army sent nearly 2,000 men to join the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti, which was experiencing a cholera epidemic. This work therefore investigated the water quality and sanitation of the various types of reservoirs used in four field-training activities of a Brazilian Army Unit located in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Physicochemical and microbiological analyses of the water were carried out, and visual inspections and swab samples were collected from the inner surface of these reservoirs for counting coliform bacteria and counting mesophilic aerobic microorganisms. Physicochemical and microbiological analyses of water from different types of reservoirs revealed a lack of conformity with American Public Health Association and Ordinance Number 518, of  03/25/04, of the Brazilian Ministry of Health . It was observed that 50% of the collective and individual reservoirs did not have the desirable minimum levels of Free Residual Chlorine. In addition, in 35.7% of the total collective and individual reservoirs evaluated there was growth of coliform group bacteria and in 28.57% of them the number of heterotrophic bacteria exceeded the maximum recommendation. According to the swabs performed on the inner surfaces, results of the total viable mesophilic aerobic counts were above the recommended levels in 78.57% of the total evaluated reservoirs. Besides that, in the Lyster bags of activities 1 and 2, there was growth of coliforms, or 14.28% of the total evaluated reservoirs.  It was concluded that there were failures in the management of multiple barriers during storage and / or distribution, as well as in the maintenance of disinfection to prevent or eliminate microbial contamination, indicating the need for corrective measures.
Engagement y evolución de instagramers hispanohablantes de moda
Authors: Gonzalez-Carrion Erika-Lucia , Aguaded Ignacio
Published: July 2020

Introducción: Con el auge tecnológico y el despliegue de dispositivos digitales, el fenómeno instagramer se convierte en una revolución global, produciendo un cambio del paradigma comunicativo, del que América Latina y España no quedan exentas; se requiere un análisis respecto al compromiso de los usuarios en la participación e interacción con los contenidos online. Metodología: Principalmente cuantitativa-descriptiva, con extracción de datos por medio de las herramientas de monitoreo SocialBlade y Fan Page Karma, que facilitan información sobre la actividad y engagement de los influencers en Instagram y las principales variables de interacción. Estudio transeccional del mes de febrero (2018, 2019 y 2020) en diez cuentas de instagramers hispanohablantes de moda (América Latina-España). Resultados: El nivel de engagement de las instagramers latinoamericanas es prominente en comparación al español. No existe relación entre el número de seguidores y el compromiso registrado para ambos casos, se observan variaciones destacables y tendencias similares en el sector de la moda. Conclusiones: Las instagramers hispanohablantes presentan una comunidad que suma millones con una tendencia descendente en cuanto a interacción con los contenidos, base del compromiso con sus seguidores, con nuevas correlaciones entre su capacidad para influir y el esfuerzo dedicado en Instagram.
La La ética profesional de los periodistas frente a los gobiernos y políticos: Percepciones de los profesionales y ciudadanos en España
Authors: Mauri-Rios Marcel , López-Meri Amparo , Perales-García Cristina
Published: July 2020

Introducción: En el presente trabajo se analizan las presiones que desde la política se han ejercido o intentado ejercer sobre el periodismo. Metodología: A partir de la combinación de metodologías cualitativas, como los grupos de discusión con ciudadanos, y cuantitativas, como encuestas a las profesionales, se analiza cómo esta influencia de la política sobre los periodistas puede llegar a limitar los instrumentos de rendición de cuentas de los que disponen los medios de comunicación. Resultados: los resultados de esta investigación ponen en evidencia que periodistas y ciudadanos comparten la percepción que las influencias políticas son uno de los principales supuestos que afectan al desarrollo de un buen periodismo. Discusión/conclusiones: Pese a que los periodistas reconocen las presiones políticas y gubernamentales, el estudio concluye que no ceden ante ellas ni se sienten responsables ante partidos o gobiernos.
Framing e islamofobia. La cobertura de la revolución egipcia en la prensa española de referencia (2011-2013)
Authors: Corral Alfonso , Fernández Romero Cayetano , García Ortega Carmela
Published: July 2020

Introducción: Se analiza la cobertura de la revolución egipcia en ABC, El Mundo, El País y La Vanguardia, entre enero de 2011 y diciembre de 2013, con el fin de conocer si hubo islamofobia y cómo se manifestó. Metodología: Se estudian las unidades de análisis que presentan islamofobia con un sistema de frames deductivos, o predefinidos, e inductivos, o que emergen de la lectura de los textos. En concreto, se examinan 428 piezas periodísticas por medio de un análisis de contenido cuantitativo y veintidós editoriales a partir de un análisis de contenido cualitativo. Resultados y conclusiones: Los resultados muestran que la islamofobia suele aparecer de forma sutil, cuando lo hace; y que se concentra tanto en el islamismo político como en unos discursos que suscriben la incompatibilidad entre el islam y la democracia, o el atraso y la homogeneidad del mundo araboislámico respecto a la superioridad occidental.
Los edificios de consumo casi nulo de energía
Authors: González Ríos Isabel
Published: July 2020

Este trabajo analiza el régimen jurídico aplicable a los edificios de consumo casi nulo de energía y su conexión con la rehabilitación y la regeneración urbanas. Más concretamente aborda su definición conceptual y el plazo para su implementación, poniendo en conexión la regulación que al respecto realiza la Unión Europea (UE) con la normativa de transposición interna, mostrando el desajuste que se produce entre ambas.

La exigencia impuesta por la UE de que los edificios nuevos pertenezcan a esa categoría en el plazo de una década (desde 2010 a 2020), se ha visto recientemente  - en el año 2018 - ampliada al disponer que el parque inmobiliario existente se transforme en edificios de consumo casi nulo de energía en el periodo que va desde 2020 a 2050. Los retos que de ello derivan para la normativa interna nos ha llevado a realizar un estudio integrado de la regulación de los edificios de escaso consumo energético, de la normativa sobre edificación y eficiencia energética y de las disposiciones sobre rehabilitación y regeneración urbanas, urbanismo y vivienda; exponiendo los principales instrumentos y medidas que deben aplicarse para lograr un parque edificado descarbonizado, contribuyendo así al cumplimiento de los objetivos comunitarios sobre clima y energía. Al hilo de dicha investigación se realizan propuestas de mejora del marco normativo interno.
Terapi Stres Perspektif Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Syahid Abd. , Devianti Rika
Published: July 2020

Seiring dengan pesatnya perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi, dan umat manusia secara beramai-ramai memburu kemewahan hidup, di sisi lain masih banyak manusia yang terkungkung dengan penderitaan hidup. Akibat ketidak mampuan mengatasi kesulitan hidup, banyak manusia mengalami kegoncangan jiwa karena tekanan (stres) pada kondisi tertentu. Penderitaan yang diakibatkan stres ini jika sudah parah akan menyebabkan kegoncangan jiwa. Hal ini bisa disebabkan oleh faktor intern dan lingkungan hidup manusia itu sendiri (depresi). pembahasan dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana manusia mampu memelihara 4 potensi-potensi utama yang secara fitrah sudah dianugrahkan Allah SWT kepada manusia yaitu, potensi naluriah (hidayah al-gharizziyah), potensi indrawi (hidayah al-hassiyah), potensi akal (hidayah al-aqliyyah), potensi keagamaan (hidayah al-diniyah) dan upaya-upaya dalam mengatasi stres dalam persfektif pendidikan Islam. Sedangkan tujuannya untuk mengetahui hal-hal yang menyebabkan manusia mengalami kegoncangan jiwa.
Pemikiran Syekh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani tentang Ma’rifat
Authors: Kafrawi Kafrawi
Published: July 2020

Syekh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani adalah putra dari Abu Sholeh bin Musa bin Abdullah bin Yahya Al-Yazid bin Muhammad bin daud bin musa  al-juwainy bin Abdullah al-Makhdli bin Hasan Al-Mutsanna bin Hasan bin Ali bin Abi Thalib ra dan Ibunya bernama Syarifah Fatimah binti Abdullah Al-Shoma’I bin Abu Jamaluddin bin Mahmud bin Thohir bin Abu Atho Abdillah bin Kamaluddin Isa bin Alauddin Muhammad Al-Jawwad bin Ali Al-Ridha bin Musa Kadzim bin Ja’far As-Shadiq bin Muhammad Al-Baqir bin Zainal Abiding bin Husain Al-Syahid binti Fatimah ra binti Rasulullah SAW. Ma’rifah adalah ketetapan hati dalam mempercayai hadirnya wujud yang wajib adanya Allah SWT yang menggambarkan segala kesempurnaannya. Ma’rifat terhadap dzat Allah SWT adalah mengetahui bahwa sesungguhnya Allah adalah wujud Esa, Tunggal dan sesuatu Yang Maha Agung, mandiri dengan sendiri-Nya dan tidak ada sesuatu pun yang menyamai-Nya. Sedangkan ma’rifat terhadap sifat Allah SWT adalah mengetahui dengan sesungguhnya bahwa Allah Maha hidup, Maha mengetahui, Maha kuasa, Maha mendengar, Maha melihat dengan segala sifat  keparipurnaan-Nya.  Dan akan tampak dalam hidupnya kalbu bersama Allah SWT. Rumusan masalah yaitu; Siap saja Guru-guru Syekh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani, apa saja karya Syekh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani, Gambaran ma’rifah secara umum serta, maqam untuk mencapai ma’rifah, konsep ma’rifat  Syeikh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani.
IMPLEMENTASI METODE AHP PADA PEMILIHAN SEKOLAH TERBAIK DI KOTA SAMARINDA
Authors: Wardana Hardiyanto , Irwansyah Irwansyah , Hakim Ahmad Rofiq
Published: July 2020

Salah satu penyelenggara pendidikan dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat adalah sekolah, sekolah merupakan lembaga yang dirancang untuk pengajaran siswa/murid di bawah pengawasan guru, sekolah yang aktif dan berkontribusi besar dalam menciptakan generasi penerus bangsa yang kompeten perlu diberikan apresiasi. Penelitian pemilihan sekolah terbaik di Kota Samarinda menggunakan metode AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process). Metode AHP dipilih sebagai model pendukung keputusan. Dengan mendalami metode AHP diharapkan hasil akhir yang diperoleh dapat mendekati kebenaran dan menghasilkan penilaian yang objektif. Kriteria yang digunakan adalah Status Akreditasi, Rata Rata nilai UAN, Lokasi Sekolah, Ekstakurikuler, dan Fasilitas Sekolah. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk menimplementasikan metode AHP pada kasus pemilihan Sekolah Terbaik. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penilitian ini adalah mendapatkan Rank Final berdasarkan data hasil obervasi, serta menentukan Jarak Prioritas terkecil dari beberapa Sample Perhitungan.
ANALISIS PENENTUAN DAYA KVAR UNTUK MENGHINDARI PINALTY PT.PLN (Persero) PADA SAMARINDA CENTRAL PLAZA
Authors: Suratno Suratno
Published: July 2020

Untuk mengurangi konsumsi daya reaktif yang besar dapat dilakukan dengan memperbaiki nilai faktor daya. Perbaikan faktor daya dapat dilakukan dengan adanya pemasangan kapasitor bank. Pada Mall Samarinda Central Plaza (SCP), kapasitor yang digunakan dipasang secara paralel yaitu sebesar 2 x 1200 kVAr. Faktor daya terendah yang dimiliki sebelum perbaikan yaitu 0,6805 pada bulan Oktober 2017 dan 0,9596setelah perbaikan faktor daya pada bulan November 2017. Dengan adanya pemasangan kapasitor bank nilai faktor daya dapat menjadi lebih baik atau mendekati angka 1. Selain itu PT. PLN PERSERO juga menetapkan penalty KVAR bila cos phi dibawah 0.86.
ARSITEKTUR JARINGAN LTE (LONG TERM EVOLUTION) UNTUK MENGATASI BACKHAUL CONNECTION WIFI PADA RURAL AREA DENGAN TEKNOLOGI FOURTH GENERATION (4G)
Authors: Indah Komang Ayu Triana , Manuaba Ida Bagus Putra
Published: July 2020

Teknologi WiFi yang digunakan pada rural area pada umumnya untuk jaringan fisik untuk koneksi satu base-station ke base-station yang lain (backhaul) atau ke switching centre seringkali terdapat banyak permasalahan. Wi-Fi dioptimasi untuk penggunaan dengan jangkauan yang pendek, penggunaan untuk luar  ruangan dan jangkauan yang panjang akan menyebabkan multipath dan delay spread tidak tertangani secara optimal Meskipun penggunaan teknologi WiFi cukup praktis, akan tetapi penggunaan WiFi untuk koneksi backhaul akan menimbulkan permasalahan karena teknologi WiFi dirancang dan dioptimasi untuk penggunaan dengan cakupan LAN, sedangkan kondisi geografis di pedesaan tidak memungkinkan instalasi tersebut.  Teknologi LTE menjawab permasalahan yang timbul dalam instalasi WiFi diantaranya kecepatan puncak data, mobilitas pengguna, daya,  konsumsi, handover, fasilitas roaming dan coverage.. Long Term Evolution (LTE) adalah generasi teknologi telekomunikasi selular. Menurut standar, LTE memberikan kecepatan uplink hingga 50 megabit per detik (Mbps) dan kecepatan downlink hingga 100 Mbps. LTE memiliki standar terbaru teknologi jaringan mobile yang diproduksi dengan teknologi jaringan GSM/EDGE dan UMTS/HSDPA. Implementasi  LTE untuk mengatasi permasalahan koneksi backhaul di pedesaan dengan teknologi Rural 4G secara teknis dilakukan untuk mengatasi permasalahan koneksi backhaul pada jaringan WiFi.
MEDIA PEMASARAN DIGITAL “LEMBAGA PERKREDITAN DESA ADAT PETANG”
Authors: Kariati Ni Made , Teristiyani Ni Nyoman
Published: July 2020

Lembaga Perkreditan Desa(LPD) milik Desa Adat Petang saat ini memiliki beberapa produk seperti tabungan, kredit dan deposito. Kredit menjadi produk menarik karena berlokasi strategis dan memiliki beberapa keungulan dibandingkan perbankan, seperti kemudahan proses, lokasi dan faktor kedekatan masyarakat dengan lembaga milik desanya sendiri.                Pertumbuhan organisasi dan peningkatan profit akan memacu manajemen terus berkinerja lebih baik. Prinsip ekonomi yang melakukan pengorbanank yang cenderung diminimalisir sebisa mungkin namun dengan tujuan untuk mendapatkan hasil yang lebih besar harus dapat berjalan selaras dengan prinsip “Ngayah” yang diterapkan dalam organisisa Lembaga Perkreditan Desa Adat Petang.  Untuk menjaga Pertumbuhan dan keuntungan Lembaga maka diperlukan perluasan pasar dari LPD, melihat trend teknologi, effektivitas pemanfaatan media pemasaran, keuntungan media digital, maka Media Pemasaran Digital menjadi salah satu alternatif dalam mengekspansi pasar.Tujuan jangka panjang yang diharapkan dari hasil penelitian ini adalah, memicu adanya trobosan pemanfaatan media digital dalam memperluas pemasaran LPD Desa Adat Petang. Serangkaian kegiatan yang dilakukan adalah mengikuti metode pengembangan SDLC yaitu perencanan, analisi, desain dan implementasi.  Tahap perencanaan dilakukan pengumpulan berbagai data dan informasi tentang LPD,informasi tentang produk-produk yang ditawarkan LPD, proses dalam melakukan transaksi. Tahap selanjutnya adalah membuatkan desain media pemasaran digital berbasis web,sehingga relevan dengan kebutuhan informasi bagi manajemen dan konsumen.
PENINGKATAN KUALITAS LAYANAN WEBSITE MANAJEMEN TUGAS AKHIR DENGAN MEMANFAATKAN METODE WEBQUAL 4.0 DAN IPA
Authors: Pratomo Adi , Irawan Agus , Risa Mey
Published: July 2020

Website merupakan sebuah media yang saat ini banyak dipergunakan sebagai alat untuk memberikan pelayanan dan informasi. Jurusan Administrasi Bisnis Politeknik Negeri Banjarmasin saat ini telah mempergunakan website untuk berbagai keperluan, diantaranya adalah untuk mengelola pelaksanaan tugas akhir mahasiswa. Sistem informasi pengelolaan tugas akhir mahasiswa telah dipergunakan selama tiga tahun, namun sejak awal dijalankan yaitu pada tahun 2015 website sistem informasi tugas akhir belum pernah dilakukan evaluasi sehingga tidak diketahui bagaimana kualitas, tampilan dan fungsi website tersebut dari persepsi penggunanya. Informasi ini sangat dibutuhkan untuk melakukan perbaikan sistem yang saat ini telah berjalan berdasarkan persepsi pengguna. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kualitas website manajemen tugas akhir berdasarkan metode WebQual dengan dimensi Usability, Information, dan Service Interaction serta metode Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) dengan pendekatan metode  penelitian  deskriptif  kuantitatif. Analisa diukur berdasarkan tingkat kinerja (performance) dan tingkat kepentingan (importance), dimana didapatkan hasil kesenjangan atau gap secara keseluruhan untuk semua dimensi dan total rata-rata. Nilai kesenjangan terbesar terdapat pada dimensi service interaction. Berdasarkan hal tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa website manajemen tugas akhir secara aktual dirasakan belum memenuhi kualitas ideal terutama yang berhubungan dengan service interaction. Hasil analisa selanjutnya dipergunakan sebagai acuan perbaikan sistem yang menekankan pada peningkatan faktor interaksi yang lebih jelas dan dapat dimengerti, kemudahan navigasi, perbaikan tampilan, kemudahan dipelajari dan dioperasikan.