bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Choral Participation on Middle School Students’ Life Satisfaction
Authors: Yilmaz Bagde , Gul Gulnihal , Engur Doruk
Published: October 2018

Chorus education, which is being practiced within the framework of music education’s branch of voice training, has significant impacts on an individual’s philosophy of life, self-confidence level and socialization. An individual assesses his own life satisfaction level cognitively in terms of many aspects. Chorus education can be seen as the most prominent and contributing aspect as it helps people feel satisfied and happy and moreover, it makes their life more meaningful in various ways. The study aims to interpret the effect of choral participations of middle school students on their life satisfaction. Accordingly, in this research, ‘satisfaction with life scale’ developed by Diener, Emmons, Laresen and Griffin  - later translated in Turkish by Koker - has been used. To that end, middle school students’ satisfaction with life has been investigated through comparisons done within the context of factors such as; gender, age, grade, previous musical instrument experiences as well as choral participation. As a result of the research, it has been identified that the life satisfaction does not vary significantly according to gender, age, grade or previous musical instrument experiences; yet it has been found that that there is a positive effect of choral participation on students’ life with satisfaction.
Floriferous herbaceous and substrates for use on extensive green roofs
Authors: Ferreira dos Santos Patrick Luan , Monteiro de Castilho Regina Maria
Published: October 2018

In general, extensive green roofs are defined as all cover covered with herbaceous vegetation and surface substratum, however, in Brazil there are few information regarding the materials for installation and maintenance of these systems, being essential the search for better species and substrates adapted to the tropical conditions. Thus, the objective was to evaluate the performance of floriferous herbaceous and substrates for use in extensive green roofs. The experiment was carried out in the field and in full sunlight, in black plastic containers (8.46 L and 15.5 cm high), elevated 90 cm from the ground, in a 3x2 factorial scheme. Being 3 herbaceous floriferous species (Torenia var. Kauai, Periwinkle var. Pacifica XP and Petunia var. Bacopa) and 2 substrates [S1-Charcoal + pine bark + peat + expanded vermiculite (1v:1v:1v:1v) and S2- Coconut fiber + carbonized rice husk + peat + expanded vermiculite (1v:1v:1v:1v)], with 3 replicates per treatment. It was evaluated in the substrates: pH, electrical conductivity, macro and microporosity, total porosity, density and water retention capacity. For the development of the species, 60 days after the experiment installation, were evaluated, chlorophyll content of leaves, number of flowers and vegetation surface temperature. It was observed that the substrate S2 presented the best results in the physico-chemical analyzes, and this possibly came to reflect on the performance of the species, and that Torenia when cultivated in this substrate had the highest chlorophyll content (42.67 SPAD). The number of flowers was statistically the same for Torenia and Periwinkle in both substrates, while the three floriferous herbaceous plants showed a decrease in surface temperature. Thus, it is recommended for use on extensive green roofs the substrate composed of coconut fiber + carbonized rice husk + peat + expanded vermiculite (1v:1v:1v:1v), and the floriferous herbaceous Torenia var. Kauai.
Investigation of pre-service elementary mathematics teachers’ problem posing situations in dynamic geometry environment
Authors: Kanbur Tekerek Birnaz , Argün Ziya
Published: October 2018

This study examined problem posing situations of pre-service elementary mathematics teachers in dynamic geometry environment by using problem posing strategies. The qualitative method of multiple case study was applied and geometric concepts that participants used for each type of problem posing are examined. Eight participants from 3rd grade pre-service mathematics teachers voluntarily participated in the study in 2015-2016 fall semester had previously received Computer Aided Mathematics course in the 2014-2015 spring semester. During six weeks’ data collection period, participants tried to pose new problems via dynamic geometry software by using given problem posing situations and their studies were recorded by screen saving program. The relationship between the problems that given to them and the concepts in the new problems were examined through screen recordings. Findings show new problems are established in parallel with the shape or problem statement in the problem posing situations given to them. Compared with other types of problem posing situations, it is seen the concepts are more diversified in the free problem posing. Participants develop their problem posing skills during the process so it is suggested these topics should be included in mathematics education undergraduate program in order for future students to gain these skills.
Courage to Trust–Discussion of Moral Personality Built on the Confucian Ethics
Authors: Kang Lei , Qiu Ying , Zheng Tie , Rubienska Anne
Published: October 2018

The value of Xin can find its origin in the Analects and other works by Confucius. Taking the perspectives from ethics and social psychology, pills  this research aims to probe possible psychological basis for the value of Xin and discuss it from two aspects extracted from the Analects, i.e. being trustworthy and being able to trust. However, among Confucian ethics, the significance of the value of Xin is somehow underestimated, especially the willingness and ability to trust others. The discussion of Confucian ethical value of Xin focuses on the fusion and fission processes of turning the value of Xin into moral trait and behaviour, and extends into the development of moral personality. The fusion process of incorporating credibility into self and the fission process of transmitting trust into otherness reflect the importance of social interaction and learning experience in forming moral personality, as Confucius used to emphasized in his teaching. The driving force of these processes and the connection between ethical values and moral personality is the courage to be trusting, as well as trusty. A moral personality characterized by the courage to trust echoes the courage to connect self to others, which is enhanced by the effectively formed and activated schema of trust. Bringing Confucian ethics in the light of personality psychology, this multidisciplinary study may provide a new perspective to examine moral behaviour by unveiling the psychological link between ethical values and moral personality, which is the courage to be connected to others, i.e. the courage to trust.
Introduction
Authors: Bardziński Filip , Dutka Joanna
Published: October 2018

Introduction
Introduction to No. 1: Ecophilosophical and Biopolitical Challenges. Past and Future
Authors: Dzwonkowska Dominika
Published: October 2018

Introductory remarks to Ethics in Progress Special Issue, Vol. 7(2016)No. 1.
Publiczne finansowanie sztuki w kontekście zasady neutralności światopoglądowej państwa – podejście filozoficznoprawne
Authors: Wojdala Magdalena
Published: October 2018

The aim of the article is to analyze the issue of public funding of art in the context of state’s neutrality principle. In the first part of the paper I present theoretical dimension of the problem of neutral and perfectionist justification for public authorities’ actions. The second part of the article comprises the outline and the critique of a few arguments which justify funding of art from public treasury. I concentrate particularly on Ronald Dworkin’s conception. In summary I present three possible model solutions of the problem of public funding of art.
Wegetarianizm we współczesnych religiach światowych. Zarys problemu
Authors: Jedlecka Wioletta
Published: October 2018

A purpose of this article is expressing the very interesting issues concerning the ritual sphere of big religions of world. In particular it concerns diet provisions referring to food of the animal origin. Principles of the religion determine in this situation, what kind of food is allowed to the consumption. Is a question, whether it is possible to separate the religion from the vegetarianism? Religions differ from themselves. However they agree as for the need for the moral behaviour and ethic. A charity and sympathizing towards the poor one are core values. These values are valued highly by all religions of world.
O egalitaryzmie ekonomicznym
Authors: Załuski Wojciech
Published: October 2018

Economic egalitarianism, i.e., the view according to which equality of resources is a social value, has two different forms: the intrinsic and the instrumental. According to the former economic equality is a value in itself (i.e., an ‘intrinsic’ value), whereas according to the latter it is an ‘instrumental’ value, i.e., it is a value in so far as it contributes to the realization of some other values (which, as opposed to equality, are intrinsic), such as, e.g. the alleviation of suffering, higher quality of life, political freedom, or fraternity. Intrinsic egalitarianism is a controversial view, as it is susceptible to the famous ‘levelling down’ objection (formulated by Derek Parfit). We formulate in the paper two main arguments for the view that instrumental egalitarianism is not plausible as well. The first argument says that it is difficult to demonstrate that social and health problems conceived by the adherents of instrumental economic egalitarianism (such as, e.g., Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett) as the effects of inequalities of resources are really caused by these inequalities; we argue that it is more plausible, at least with regard to some of these effects, to maintain that their cause is poverty (and thereby the low absolute, rather than relative, level of income). According to the second argument, even if the adherents of instrumental economic egalitarianism are right in claiming that there exists a causal link between economic inequalities and social and health problems, it would not be sufficient to morally justify their egalitarian view, since the link is to a large extent based upon morally dubious psychological mechanisms, such as envy or the proclivity to overestimate the importance of material resources. Finally, we argue that the view which best harmonizes with the above critique of egalitarianism is the ‘doctrine of sufficiency’ proposed by Harry Frankfurt, which implies that what is important is not equality of resources but that all persons have enough of them.
Społeczna rola prawników: odpowiedzialność, podmiotowość, zaufanie
Authors: Kaczmarek Przemysław
Published: October 2018

This article attempts to answer the question why is it worth to exhibit the category of agency in the legal practice. Answering the question I started my discussion from the presentation ideas related to the issue of the social role of the lawyers. In the completion of this objective, I discussed three ideas: moral responsibility, trust and subjective agency. Putting forward the role of the lawyer, I paid attention to the relationship between the notion of trust in the lawyer’s role and moral responsibility. This relationship is based on an ethical link, which is founded on a kind of obligation. This idea can be demonstrated by looking into confidence in the lawyer’s role as a special form of obligation to consider individual, institutional and social arguments. In the presented approach the state of limbo between the individual dimension, which focuses on the relationship between a specific individual and their rights, and the public dimension, where attention is paid to institutional and social arguments, is a characteristic feature of the professional role of a lawyer. The shaping of a professional role in a subjective and structural authorship is based on the idea of a two-way movement. It consists in highlighting the institutional structure with simultaneous reinforcement of the role of the subject who acts within it.
Znaczenie metafor pojęciowych na przykładzie prawa autorskiego
Authors: Zalewska Monika
Published: October 2018

The problematic gap between legal and social norms exists in copyright law. The consequences of this gap are severe and include: not following copyright rules, and a big conflict between artists and recipients of a culture. In this context, copyright piracy is prevalent in Poland and legal tools aimed to protect interests of artists have failed. Copyright law might have been in sync with analogue era, but not to digital world. Identification of roots of the discrepancy between social expectations and legally binding rules might be the first step toward rectifying of situation. This article demonstrates the conceptual metaphors as a possible reason for malfunctioning the copyright law. Some metaphors treat intangible objects as tangible ones (intellectual or artistic work) and might pose difficulties mentioned above. Additionally, Larsson defined a group of metaphors in legal system. Bound with them are metaphors outside of law. For example, if law treats intellectual property as tangible property, than metaphors outside the copyright legal system, such as piracy apply. Polish copyright law in the context of Lakoff – Johnson theory of metaphors is a framework of the study.
Trzy tezy o sędziach społecznych i ich udziale w sprawowaniu wymiaru sprawiedliwości w Polsce
Authors: Juchacz Piotr W.
Published: October 2018

In the article author states and justifies three theses on the lay judges and their participation in the exercise of justice in Poland. First thesis claims that the statement about the lack of integration in the community of lay judges in Poland is not true any longer and it is possible to observe the beginning of a process of its integration and cooperation connected with the recent establishment and  activity of the Association National Council of Lay Judges. The second thesis states, that it is necessary to broaden the participation of citizens in the exercise of justice as a remedy for a low level of legitimacy and credibility of the judiciary. According to the third thesis Poland is presently in need of a widespread public debate concerning the reform of the institution of lay judges which should lead to a real fulfilment of the constitutional right of citizens to participate in the exercise of justice.
Demokratyczny status sądowej kontroli konstytucyjności prawa
Authors: Ciszewski Wojciech
Published: October 2018

Constitutional review of legislation is the power to examine statutes for their conformity with the constitution. This competence is performed by the judiciary. The origins of this institution date back to XIX century and since that time constitutional review of legislation has became an important institution in most democratic states. In the paper, the author answers the most important charge raised against constitutional review – that it lacks democratic legitimacy. According to Jeremy Waldron, there is always a loss to democracy when a majoritian decision is overruled by a politically unaccountable court. As an answer to Waldron’s objection, the author introduces three arguments for the democratic status of constitutional review. These arguments point to three different sources of legitimacy for constitutional review: democratic will of the people, the principle of respect for the democratic reason, and substantial democratic values.
Konstytucjonalizm jako refleksja
Authors: Pichlak Maciej
Published: October 2018

The objective of the paper is to present various forms of constitutionalism, with a special focus on constitutionalism understood as a form of reflection of political community. The paper adopts the perspective of reflexivity theory in order to reconstruct the basic alternatives in that regard, and also to reveal their potential advant ges and weaknesses. As it is demonstrated, it is precisely philosophical and sociological conceptions of reflexivity that are particularly suitable for understanding the specificities of constitutionalism – indeed, the latter, as a discourse about the foundations of the political and legal existence of a given community, inevitably assumes the form of reflection. The special focus within the paper is devoted to two key distinctions within the sphere of reflexivity theory, which impact the manner in which constitutional reflection is performed. The first of the distinctions concerns the relationship of reflection to tradition, while the second is done according to the criterion of the logical structure of reflexive cognizance. It is argued here that the dominant version of modern constitutionalism prescribes that constitutional reflexion be perceived as a closed process with the objective of emancipation from tradition. An alternative to this mainstream approach can be proposed in the form of capturing constitutionalism as reflexion with its foundation in tradition, at the same time dialogically mediated in other forms of social and political discourse.
Wolność jako zasada neokonstytucjonalna
Authors: Holocher Justyna
Published: October 2018

The liberal principal in dubio pro libertate is the philosophical foundation of the theory of constitutional rule of law and constitutes an incorporation of moral principles into the law and order. It is perceived as a circumstance to confirm the legitimacy for the thesis of passing from rule of law to the constitutional rule of law on the philosophical and dogmatic planes. It influences the process of constitutionalization, and especially the rules governing the judicial interpretation, forming thus the legal theory of interpretation built upon the argumentative nature of the law and its weight-based application which is essentially a matter of selecting the rule applicable as the parameter of control of constitutionality. It bolsters up constitutionalism conceived as a set of legislative measures aimed at limiting the legislative authority and jurisprudence by attaching a particular importance to the liberty arguments whose value will be eventually referred to the good of the individual.
Żyd, Arab. Historia wroga
Authors: Anidjar Gil
Published: October 2018

Tekst jest fragmentem książki The Jew, The Arab. A History of the Enemy poświęconej historii wrogości między Arabami i Żydami, a także historii związku tego konfliktu z kształtowaniem się zarówno tożsamości w Europie, jak i tożsamości samych Arabów i Żydów. Śledząc rozważania takich filozofów jak Carl Schmitt czy Jacques Derrida, autor stara się przedstawić mechanizmy odpowiedzialne za tworzenie różnic pierwotnych względem tożsamości i jednocześnie dla ich konstrukcji niezbędnych. Różnice te są niezbędne do tworzenia par pojęciowych takich jak „wnętrze–zewnętrze” czy „wróg–przyjaciel”. Problem konstrukcji pojęcia wroga jako konstrukcji różnic i tożsamości zostaje tu zbadany na płaszczyźnie teologii, polityki i prawa, a także jako zagadnienie związane z różnicami etnicznymi oraz z pojęciem „Europy”.
Terroryzm
Authors: Asad Talal
Published: October 2018

Tekst jest próbą prześledzenia dialektyki pojęcia przemocy w kontekście tzw. „wojny z terroryzmem”. Autor, wychodząc od krytycznej analizy koncepcji zderzenia cywilizacji, stara się nakreślić bardziej złożony obraz historycznych i politycznych tendencji, składających się na obecną sytuację geopolityczną Bliskiego Wschodu. Dzięki temu możliwe staje się odrzucenie moralizatorskiej retoryki dotyczącej „wojny z terroryzmem”. Spojrzenie na główne cechy współczesnych konfliktów zbrojnych bez moralnych uprzedzeń pozwala podważyć założenie, zgodnie z którym istnieje zasadnicza różnica pomiędzy współczesną wojną, prowadzoną przez armie (posiadające państwową legitymizację), a terroryzmem. Rozróżnienie to leży u podstaw dominującego w zachodnich mediach obrazu „wojny z terroryzmem”, przedstawianej jako prosta i moralnie uzasadniona reakcja na barbarzyńską przemoc, która ma swoje źródła w islamie. Opowieść o zderzeniu barbarzyństwa i cywilizacji stanowi jedną z historycznych narracji służących uzasadnieniu przemocy, która wpisana jest w dzieje relacji Zachodu ze światem niezachodnim.
Fantazja i przemoc wyobraźni religijnej: islamofobia i antysemityzm we Francji i Afryce Północnej
Authors: Silverstein Paul A.
Published: October 2018

Tekst jest próbą prześledzenia zmian we francuskiej retoryce antyislamskiej oraz osadzenia ich w szerszym kontekście (post)kolonialnej historii francuskiej polityki asymilacyjnej. Autor wychodzi od pytania o związek łączący przemoc z formowaniem się kategorii etniczno-religijnej różnicy, by wyjaśnić, w jaki sposób kształtowała się polityczna i kulturowa tożsamość francuskich wspólnot muzułmańskich. Współczesna islamofobia i przemoc skierowana przeciwko Arabom, przejawiające się zarówno w dyskursie medialnym, jak i w polityce państwa, zostają zestawione z dyskursem antysemickim, w którym kwestia asymilacji odgrywa równie ważną rolę. Zdaniem autora islamofobiczne i antysemickie narracje dotyczące zdolności danej grupy do asymilacji służą do kreślenia linii demarkacyjnej pomiędzy tymi grupami etnicznymi, które dają się zaliczyć w poczet narodowej wspólnoty (utożsamianej z francuskim państwem), oraz tymi, które postrzegane są jako z samej swej natury obce.
Nafion-coated cadmium pentacyanonitrosylferrate-modified glassy carbon electrode for detection of dopamine in biological samples
Authors: Johari-Ahar Mohammad , Barar Jaleh , Karami Pari , Asgari Davoud , Davaran Soodabeh , Rashidi Mohammad-Reza
Published: October 2018

Introduction: Dopamine is one of the key neurotransmitters (NTs) in nature, which plays a crucial role in the mammalian central nervous system (CNS). Its selective determination in the biological fluids is an essential need in the field of biomedicine studies. Methods: In this work, an amperometric sensor was developed using Nafion-coated cadmium pentacyanonitrosylferrate (CdPCNF) modified glassy carbon (GC) electrode (Nafion|CdPCNF|GC electrode) as an electrocatalyst to detect dopamine (DA) in human serum samples. To develop this sensor, the surface of bare GC electrode was coated with the film of CdPCNF through an electropolymerization method and then the modified electrode was coated with Nafion to minimize interferences, especially those arising from the presence of anionic compounds. The electrocatalytic behavior of the modified electrodes was studied using the cyclic voltammetry and amperometry, and then the ability of the sensor for the determination of DA in synthetic and biological samples was investigated. Results: The modified electrode was showed a significant electrocatalytic activity for the oxidation of DA at pH 7.4. The limit of detection (LOD) was 0.7 µM and also no interference effects arose from ascorbic acid (AA), uric acid (UA) or the other biological NTs was observed in the DA detection using the modified Nafion|CdPCNF|GC electrode. Conclusion: In comparison with the bare electrode, the Nafion|CdPCNF|GC electrode could determine DA in the biological samples with adequate sensitivity and selectivity. Therefore, we propose that the modified electrode is utilizable as an amperometric DA sensor for the biological sample analysis.
Math and Chinese-Language Learning
Authors: Wang Lei , Min Wenbin , Zhang Siqi , Shi Yaojiang , Rozelle Scott
Published: October 2018

This paper seeks to understand the learning outcomes that prevail across key subpopulations in China today. Data from a nationally representative survey show that rural youth are two years behind urban children in math and Chinese. Non-Han minorities, children in poorer counties, and children with less-educated parents are the most vulnerable.
China’s Mounting Corporate Debt
Authors: Chan Sarah
Published: October 2018

China’s corporate debt has risen sharply since the 2008–09 global financial crisis, although the pace of growth has somewhat moderated due to the authorities’ recent financial deleveraging efforts and regulatory tightening. To address the surging debt problem and elevated corporate leverage, comprehensive structural reforms in the corporate, financial, and fiscal sectors are necessary.
Singapore’s Use of Education as a Soft Power Tool in Arctic Cooperation
Authors: Burke Danita Catherine , Saramago André
Published: October 2018

Singapore is expert at using education as a means of projecting soft power internationally. For years, it has offered free and subsidized education opportunities in Southeast Asia, and now, with its interests in the Arctic, it is offering education opportunities to indigenous peoples as a way to involve itself in regional governance.
The Determinants of Husband Behavior in The Care of Pregnant Women
Authors: Gamelia Elviera , Masfiah Siti , Sari Indah Purnama
Published: October 2018

Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Banyumas District are still below The Minimum Service Standard (MSS), especially in Puskesmas (Public Health Center) I Ajibarang. The strategies for reducing maternal mortality are conducted by increasing mothers health status during pregnancy. This study aims at determining the factors of husbands role in womens prenatal care. Cross-sectional method was used. The populations were all of the pregnant women in Puskesmas I Ajibarang. Proportional random sampling was applied to select 90 pregnant women. Logistic regression was used to determine factors. Theory of planned behavior was used to explore the determinants of husbands role. The results show that the level of education, family income, the knowledge, the attitude, and subjective norm are not related to husbands role in mother prenatal care. However, husbands behavior control (p=0.045) and intention (p=0.000) have relation with husbands role in women prenatal care. Variable of intention is the most dominant variable related to husbands role in womens prenatal care.
Multilevel Intervention Model to Improve Nutrition of Mother and Children in Banyumas Regency
Authors: Kusumawati Erna , Rahardjo Setiyowati , Sistiarani Colti
Published: October 2018

The community nutrition improvement with main focus on pregnant women and children up to the age of 2 years old need to be done by a cooperation across sectors. Multilevel promotion is a comprehensive intervention and modify the determinant factors. We used multilevel promotion with MATCH (Multilevel Approach to Community Health) to modify determinant factors in various levels i.e. mother, family, community, and policy that related to nutritional status of children. This research was conducted in Banyumas and Kembaran II Community Health Center working area because the nutritional problems in this area were complex, such as low exclusive breastfeeding coverage, low birth weight, and underweight children problems. This study used a quantitative analytic design with cross sectional approach. The population used for this research were pregnant women, toddlers mother, and their family. The number of sample in this research was 100 people of each population. The data was analyzed by univariate analysis to determine the intervention model of children nutrition improvement in mothers level. The effectiveness of intervention model was tested by bivariate analysis using dependent t-test. The result of this research were formulated into nutrition improvement model for mother and children through facility identification, approach, media, and information needed. There was a significant difference in knowledge of mother before and after intervention.
Aromatherapy Ginger Use in Patients with Nausea & Vomiting on Post Cervical Cancer Chemotherapy
Authors: Sriningsih Iis , Elisa Elisa , Lestari Kurniati Puji
Published: October 2018

Chemotherapy is an effective treatment for cancer. However, it causes some side effects which include nausea and vomiting. More than 70% of patients experience nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of ginger aromatherapy in nausea, and vomiting patients on post cervical cancer chemotherapy. We used a pretest-posttest control group design, using purposive sampling of 60 respondents. We used anti-emetics measurement tool according to Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) to assessed patients complaints. The result showed significant difference in nausea and vomiting group before and after given aromatherapy (p = 0.000); nausea score (p = 0.005) and vomiting score (p= 0.013) from intervention and control group. No significant difference was observed in nausea (p = 0.279), and vomiting (p = 0.276) on control group. Ginger aromatherapy can be used as alternative medication to reduce post-chemotherapy nausea and vomiting.
The Positive Deviance of Feeding Practices and Carring With Nutritional Status of Toddler Among Poor Families
Authors: Merita Merita , Sari Mila Triana , Hesty Hesty
Published: October 2018

There are poor families with income less than minimum wage (IDR 1,900,000 / month) In Baru Village, Sarolangun Jambi. However, in reality the majority of toddler in the village have a relatively good nutritional status. The purpose of this study was to know the positive deviance of feeding practices and carring with nutritional status of toddler among poor families. This study used a cross-sectional study design. This research was conducted on April until August, 2016 in Villages Baru, Sarolangun, Jambi. The sampling technique in this study was total sampling. The samples was 84 under five age children from poor families. Determination of nutritional status using indicators of Weight for Age, which refers to the standard Kemenkes RI. The data of positive deviance taken using a questionnaire tools. The data collected was analyzed by univariate and bivariat test(chi-square test). The results showed that the positive deviance of infant feeding practice habits (91,7%), toddlers care (85,7%), nutritional status of toddler (90,5%) categorized was good. The conclusion, the are relationship between positive deviance of feeding practices and carring with nutritional status of toddler among poor families (p<0,05).
The Body Size and Micronutrients Status Among the Bride-To Be in Probolinggo Districtof East Java
Authors: Sri Sumarmi Sri Sumarmi , Puspitasari Nunik , Melaniani Soenarnatalina
Published: October 2018

Micronutrients deficiency is prevalent among women in reproductive age, particularly in developing countries, including in Indonesia. Small body size reflects a chronic deficiency of nutrients intake. Both of those problems may correlate each other and making maternal nutrition more complicated. Brides-to be are the most important group of women in reproductive age who require better recognition, because they will become mothers. This study was to describe inter-correlation among anthropometric indices which reflected the maternal body size and several indicators of micronutrient status. A cross sectional study was conducted in selected sub-districts of Probolinggo District, East Java Province year 2012. The samples size of 115 brides-to be were randomly selected from list of brides-to be in Sub-district Office of Religious Affair. The observed variables were body weight, height, body mass index (BMI), mid upper arms circumference (MUAC), micronutrients status including concentration of hemoglobin, serum ferritin, serum retinol and serum zinc. Pearson correlation test was used to analyze data using SPSS for Window version 13.0. Result showed that the average of body weight was 47,3 kg, average stature was 150,4 cm, BMI was 20, MUAC was 25,3 cm. The average of hemoglobin level was 12,4 g/dL, serum ferritin was 50,6 g/L, serum retinol level was 1,06 mol/L, and serum Zn level was 12,9 mol/L. Statistical analisis showed significant correlation between the body weight and hemoglobin concentration (r =0,25, p = 0,01) and serum retinol (r = 0,21, p = 0,03); between BMI and hemoglobin concentration (r = 0,31, p = 0,00) and serum ferritin (r = 0,23, p = 0,03), and serum retinol (r = 0,21, p = 0,02); between MUAC and hemoglobin (r = 0,32, p = 0,00) and serum retinol (r = 0,24, p = 0,02); between hemoglobin concentration and serum ferritin concentration (r = 0,30, p = 0,00). Stature did not correlate with any indicators of micronutrient. It implies that among the indices of body size, body weight and BMI as well as MUAC are important indicators relating to iron status, and vitamin A status, but not zinc status.
Support of Family Member, Public Figure, and Health Attendant to PSN Behavior and Related Factors
Authors: Rangga Rouhdy , Giang Nguyen Tra , Azinar Muhammad
Published: October 2018

The eradication of mosquitos breeding place (PSN) is the most effective efforts to prevent the increasing prevalence of DHF in Demak which is 43% of its area is endemic. This study aims to determine the factors related to PSN behavior by family members.This is an observational analytic study with cross sectional approach using 210 samples divided into 3 groups of respondents (father, mother, child) with purposive sampling technique. Data were obtained through questionnaire based on interview results and analyzed by chi square. The results of the research on the father respondents showed that there was a relationship between the support of family members (p=0.001), support of community leaders (p=0.007), and support of health attentand (p=0.005) with PSN behavior. In mother respondents was found that the support of family members (p=0.006) and support of health officer (p=0.009) correlated with PSN behavior. In the child respondents was found that the support of family members (p=0.000), support of community leaders (p=0.007), and support of health officer (p=0.009) correlated with PSN behavior. It was concluded that the support of family members and support of health attendant was related to the behavior of PSN in all groups of respondents, and support of community leaders related to PSN behavior to the respondents of father and child.
School Health Development Index (SHDI) as an Instrument for School Health Development
Authors: Dharmadi Made Agus , Agustini Ni Nyoman Mestri
Published: October 2018

This study is a continuation study (second year); in the first year the dimensions and indicators of SHDI had been identified, and now we continue to develop SHDI instrument to find the school health development index. We used an instrumental development method, consisting of; 1) reviewing the concept, dimensions, and indicators of SHDI from the first years results, 2) developing blueprint of the instrument, 3) developing instruments draft, 4) instrument validation by experts, 5) revising instrument validation results, 6) practitioner testing (UKS teachers), 7) panel testing of instrument, 8) small group trial, 9) final instrument. The results showed that; 1) based on expert review, 90% of the items in the instrument is relevant, 2) from expert test, the instrument of SHDI was approved to be continued, 3) from the panel test there was a change in weightage and addition of health indicators, 4) the trial results showed that the instrument had a sufficient feasibility, and thus could be used to measure SHDI. In the following year we would measure use the instrument in schools to obtain an picture of health school development in Buleleng District.
Patient Clinical Data Integration in Integrated Electronic Medical Record System for Health Care Facilities in Indonesia
Authors: Kurniadi Arif , Pratiwi Retno
Published: October 2018

Complete patient service requires continuous support of clinical history. This can be realized by integrating electronic medical record data. The limitation is the wide variety of software, formats, and data dictionaries used in healthcare facilities. This was a descriptive analysis study with cross sectional approach to find open source electronic medical record integration model for clinical data exchange between health care facilities. Respondents were doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory staffs, and person in charge of hospital information system as informant for content analysis. From the study, we managed a web-based service portal to implement clinical data integration that can be accessed by clinician registered within the Ministry of Health. The patients clinical history is stored in the hospital database and requires unique OpenIDRM code on the Health Service Server to integrate it. OpenIDRM contains all of the patients medical record number, as one patient may have several different medical record numbers in several hospitals. In conclusion, clinician can access the patients clinical history by opening a web portal system through a unique OpenIDRM code.
Salivary Glucose Level Increases Severity ff Periodontal Condition in Patients with Type 2 DM
Authors: Fatmasari Diyah , Ramadhani Yoga Rizki , Ekoningtyas Endah Aryati , Wiyatini Tri
Published: October 2018

Saliva can be used for early detection of Diabetes Mellitus (DM). The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between salivary glucose level of patients with type 2 DM on periodontal tissue and to compare it with non DM condition. Observational analysis with cross sectional study was the design used with 40 patients in each group as samples. Periodontal conditions were examined using a dental probe and salivary glucose levels with Eppendorf Ecom 6125 Photometer. The data was analysed statistically with Spearman test to find the relationship between salivary glucose level and periodontal condition and Mann Whitney U Test to compare DM and non DM groups. Cofficient value of Spearman was 0.86, there was a strong correlatiom between salivary glucose level and periodontal condition. Salivary glucose level of DM patients was 8.55 and the control groups was 1.85 (p=0.02). Higher salivary glucose level would increase severity of periodontal tissue status.
Effect of Climatic Factors and Habitat Characteristics on Anopheles Larval Density
Authors: Tulak Noper , Handoko Handoko , Hidayati Rini , Kesumawati Upik , Hakim Lukman
Published: October 2018

Koya Barat village is one of the areas in Jayapura City which has high incidence of malaria. Malaria cases in this region are affected by local conditions, including the climate and environment of aquatic habitats.The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of climatic factors and habitat characteristics on Anopheleslarval density in Koya Barat village. The method used is field observation with descriptive and statistical analysis approach.The results showed that there are four parameters that significantly affect on larval density, namely rainfall, air temperature, water temperature and salinity. The relationship between rainfall with the larval density in freshwater permanent habitat is negative linear. While in brackish water permanent habitat and semi permanent habitat is non-linear (2nd order polynomial). The relationship between air temperature, water temperature and salinity with the larval density in freshwater habitat are positive linear, while in brackish water habitat and semi permanent habitat are negative linear.
The Description of Larva Free Index as COMBI (Communication for Behavioral Impact) Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Prevention Indicator
Authors: Suryanegara Fithria Dyah Ayu , Suparmi Suparmi , Setyaningrum Ndaru
Published: October 2018

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) has a high incidence rate, especially in the tropical and subtropical area. Various efforts have been made as an attempt to empower the community in PSN-dengue program, but has not yet reached the optimal result. COMBI (Communication for Behavioral Impact) is a dynamic team working to formulate and deliver the message, materials, and appropriate communication media for community problems found by way of a mutually agreed settlement of the problem.Quantitative research was done by cross sectional method to check the water storage containers inside the houses of the respondents. The number of the respondents were 990 male (38.1%), 1612 female (61.9%). Three (0.1%) respondents were aged <17 years, 249 (9.6%) were 17-25 years old, 526 (20.2%) were 26-35 years old, 706 (27.1%) were 36-45 years old, 602 (23.1%) were 46-55 years old, 348 (13.4%) were 56-65 years old, 173 (6.7%) were >65 years old. Most dominant level of education and employment statuses were 1107 (42.5%) high school and 858 (32.9%) were housewives. The average numbers of Larva Free Index in Sleman Regency, Bantul Regency and Yogyakarta municipality were - 75.8%; 70.9%; and 77.3% respectively. The average CI in Yogyakarta municipality was 7.05%, Sleman Regency was 9.68%, and Bantul Regency was 20.86%. The average HI in Yogyakarta municipality was 22.7%, Sleman Regency was 24.13%, and Bantul Regency was 29.02%. This study suggested that the LFI, CI and HI were not in accordance with the target of the Ministry of Health.
Parity and Maternal Illness and the Incidence of Imminent Abortion
Authors: Rangkuti Layla Fadhilah , Lutan Delfi , Sanusi Sri Rahayu
Published: October 2018

Imminent abortion is the first stage abortion and a threat of abortion. Most of the studies stated that the incidence of abortion is 15-20% of all pregnancies. Complication in imminent abortion is bleeding or infection which can cause mortality. The objective of this research was to analyze the relationship of parity and maternal illness with the incidence of imminent abortion. The research used observational analytic study with case-control design. The samples were 100 participants. The data were analyzed by using univariate analysis and bivariate analysis with chi square test. The result of the bivariate analysis with chi square test showed that there was significant association of parity (p=0.0001) and maternal illness (p=0.0001) on the incidence of imminent abortion. It is recommended that health care providers can detect abortion earlier and also provide counseling for pregnant women about imminent abortion.
Evaluation of Administrative Service Quality Towards JKN Patient Satisfaction
Authors: Indarwati Molina , Phuoc Phan Thien
Published: October 2018

Based on BPJS Kesehatan data, there was a decrease in Participant Satisfaction Index by 0.3% in 2016. The number of outpatient visits in RSUD KRT. Setjonegoro Wonosobo has decreased in 2016. Based on preliminary study, there were problems mainly related to health services provided by RSUD KRT. Setjonegoro Wonosobo. The purpose of this study was to determine how the quality of administrative services affect the satisfaction of JKN patients. This research used qualitative research methods. Data collection was conducted using observation and interview techniques. The results showed that the quality of administrative services in RSUD KRT. Setjonegoro seen from the dimensions of tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy is good. All the main informants were satisfied enough with the health services provided by the hospital. The advice given was to improve the performance in by conducting regular evaluation of the services provided.
Differences in circulating microRNA signature in Prader–Willi syndrome and non-syndromic obesity
Authors: Pascut Devis , Tamini Sofia , Bresolin Silvia , Giraudi Pablo , Basso Giuseppe , Minocci Alessandro , Tiribelli Claudio , Grugni Graziano , Sartorio Alessandro
Published: October 2018

Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) represents the most common genetic-derived obesity disorder caused by the loss of expression of genes located on the paternal chromosome 15q11.2-q13. The PWS phenotype shows peculiar physical, endocrine and metabolic characteristics compared to those observed in non-syndromic essential obesity. Since miRNAs have now a well-established role in many molecular pathways, including regulatory networks related to obesity, this pilot study was aimed to characterize the expression of circulating miRNAs in PWS compared to essential obesity. The circulating miRNome of 10 PWS and 10 obese subjects, adequately matched for age, BMI and sex, was profiled throughout Genechip miRNA 4.0 microarray analysis. We identified 362 out of 2578 mature miRNAs to be expressed in serum of the studied population. The circulating miRNA signature significantly characterising the two populations include 34 differently expressed RNAs. Among them, miR-24-3p, miR-122 and miR-23a-3p highly differ between the two groups with a FC >10 in obese compared to PWS. In the obese subjects, miR-7107-5p, miR-6880-3p, miR-6793-3p and miR-4258 were associated to the presence of steatosis. A different signature of miRNAs significantly distinguished PWS with steatosis from PWS without steatosis, involving miR-619-5p, miR-4507, miR-4656, miR-7847-3p and miR-6782-5p. The miRNA target GO enrichment analysis showed the different pathway involved in these two different forms of obesity. Although the rarity of PWS actually represents a limitation to the availability of large series, the present study provides novel hints on the molecular pathogenesis of syndromic and non-syndromic obesity.
AAV8-mediated gene transfer of microRNA-132 improves beta cell function in mice fed a high-fat diet
Authors: Mulder Niels L , Havinga Rick , Kluiver Joost , Groen Albert K , Kruit Janine K
Published: October 2018

MicroRNAs have emerged as essential regulators of beta cell function and beta cell proliferation. One of these microRNAs, miR-132, is highly induced in several obesity models and increased expression of miR-132 in vitro modulates glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic benefits of miR-132 overexpression on beta cell function in vivo. To overexpress miR-132 specifically in beta cells, we employed adeno-associated virus (AAV8)-mediated gene transfer using the rat insulin promoter in a double-stranded, self-complementary AAV vector to overexpress miR-132. Treatment of mice with dsAAV8-RIP-mir132 increased miR-132 expression in beta cells without impacting expression of miR-212 or miR-375. Surprisingly, overexpression of miR-132 did not impact glucose homeostasis in chow-fed animals. Overexpression of miR-132 did improve insulin secretion and hence glucose homeostasis in high-fat diet-fed mice. Furthermore, miR-132 overexpression increased beta cell proliferation in mice fed a high-fat diet. In conclusion, our data show that AAV8-mediated gene transfer of miR-132 to beta cells improves beta cell function in mice in response to a high-fat diet. This suggests that increased miR-132 expression is beneficial for beta cell function during hyperglycemia and obesity.
Kisspeptin and the regulation of the reproductive axis in domestic animals
Authors: Scott Christopher J , Rose Jessica L , Gunn Allan J , McGrath Briony M
Published: October 2018

The control of reproductive processes involves the integration of a number of factors from the internal and external environment, with the final output signal of these processes being the pulsatile secretion of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus. These factors include the feedback actions of sex steroids, feed intake and nutritional status, season/photoperiod, pheromones, age and stress. Understanding these factors and how they influence GnRH secretion and hence reproduction is important for the management of farm animals. There is evidence that the RF-amide neuropeptide, kisspeptin, may be involved in relaying the effects of these factors to the GnRH neurons. This paper will review the evidence from the common domestic animals (sheep, goats, cattle, horses and pigs), that kisspeptin neurons are (i) regulated by the factors listed above, (ii) contact GnRH neurons and (iii) involved in the regulation of GnRH/gonadotrophin secretion.
A sequência de ocupação do Ex-Albergue Distrital (Braga, Portugal)
Authors: Martínez Peñín Raquel , Martins Manuela , Torres Ana Catarina , Magalhães Fernanda
Published: October 2018

Este artigo analisa a sequência de ocupação registada nas escavações realizadas na área arqueológica do Ex Albergue Distrital, em Braga. Os trabalhos de arqueologia preventiva aí realizados permitiram identificar vestígios integrados num quarteirão da cidade romana, pertencentes a uma domus, construída na época flávia, que se dispunha a nascente do cardo máximo. Foi igualmente possível identificar as reformas operadas na domus nos finais do século III/inícios do IV, a progressiva alteração dos espaços da habitação na Antiguidade Tardia, bem como os sucessivos saques dos muros do edifício realizados na Alta e Baixa Idade Média associados à construção das cercas medievais erguidas nas imediações da área intervencionada.