bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA MELALUI METODE PEMBELAJARAN TEAM GAMES TOURNAMENTS DAN TEAM ASSISTED INDIVIDUALIZATION
Authors: Putri Dita Amelia , Suwatno S. , Sobandi A.
Published: May 2019

Fokus masalah pada penelitian ini adalah kurang berkembangnya kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa pada mata pelajaran Kearsipan program keahlian otomatisasi tata kelola perkantoran SMKN 1 Garut yang terlihat dari nilai ulangan di bawah KKM. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa dengan menggunakan metode Team Games Tournaments dan Metode Team Assisted Individualization. Metode penelitian menggunakan quasi eksperiment dengan Pretest-Posttes Nonequivalent Design. Subjek penelitian yaitu kelas X OTP 2 sebagai kelas eksperimen I dengan metode Team Assisted Individualization dan X OTP 3 sebagai kelas eksperimen II. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa pada kelas Eksperimen I dengan kelas Eksperimen II, namun kedua metode tersebut sama-sama dapat meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa di SMKN 1 Garut. Hal ini terbukti dari N-Gain pada kelas eksperimen I sebesar 0.776 dan pada kelas eksperimen II sebesar 0.664 yang termasuk kategori sedang. Terlihat pada T-Test for Equality of Means bahwa nilai t-hitung 5.361 > 1.99444 t tabel, artinya ada perbedaan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa antara metode TGT dengan metode TAI.
SELF REGULATED LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION TO STUDENT ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION
Authors: Setiani N. , Santoso Budi , Kurjono K.
Published: May 2019

Persoalan klasik yang hingga kini masih dan juga sering terjadi dalam dunia pendidikan termasuk pada strata pendidikan menengah adalah sering terjadinya prokrastinasi akademik. Maka tujuan penelitian ini dilakukan adalah untuk mengetuhi pengaruh dari Self Regulated Learning dan Motivasi Berprestasi terhadap Prokrastinasi Akademik. Adapun penelitian ini dilakukan pada mata pelajaran ekonomi SMA Negeri di Kabupaten Sumedang. Desain penelitian ini termasuk dalam penelitian ex-post facto, yakni model penelitian yang kejadiannya sudah terjadi sebelum penelitian dilaksanakan. Penelitian ex-post facto hanya mengungkap gejala-gejala yang ada dan telah terjadi sebelumnya, sehingga dalam penelitian ini tidak perlu memberikan perlakuan terhadap variabel dalam penelitian. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif diukur dengan menggunakan metode survey explanatory dengan bantuan aplikasi SPSS versi 21.Hasil penelitian menunjukan 1. Self-regulated learning siswa pada kelima sekolah sudah tinggi, 2. Motivasi berprestasi siswa pada kelima sekolah sudah tinggi, 3. Prokrastinasi akademik siswa pada kelima sekolah rendah, 3. Self Regulated learning berpengaruh positif terhadap motivasi berprestasi siswa, 4. Variabel self regulated learning berpengaruh negatif terhadap prokratinasi akademik siswa. 5. Variabel motivasi berprestasi berpengaruh negatif terhadap prokrastinasi akademik siswa pada mata pelajaran ekonomi SMA Negeri di Kabupaten Sumedang.
The Difference of Cost of Good Manufactured Determination Using Traditional and Activity-Based Costing Method
Authors: Adi Prawira Ida Farida
Published: May 2019

This research’s goal is to know the difference in the cost of good manufactured determination using traditional and activity-based costing in an MSMEs. This research can be classified into descriptive qualitative research with case study research design. The data in this research are collected by the triangulation method and the data is analyzed by data reduction, data display, and verification. The calculation of cost of good manufactured using Activity-Based Costing shows the average margin percentage is higher compared to the usage of traditional method. Activity-Based Costing Method can allocate the cost to the activities accurately dan help the management to determine the selling price.
Mathematical Modeling of the Antihypertensive Drugs Action
Authors: Kiselev I.N. , Kutumova E.O. , Kolpakova A.F. , Lifshits G.I. , Kolpakov F.A.
Published: May 2019

Arterial hypertension is one of the most common diseases of the human cardiovascular system and is characterized by persistent increase in blood pressure. Normalization of blood pressure can be achieved by using antihypertensive drugs with various mechanisms of action. In this work, we investigated a modular mathematical model of the human cardiovascular system created earlier, and complemented it with pharmacodynamic models of five different classes of antihypertensive drugs with such exemplars as aliskiren, losartan, bisoprolol, enalapril and amlodipine. We used clinical trials found in the literature in order to validate the resulting model. Specifically, we generated a population of virtual patients with high blood pressure and modeled their treatment with these antihypertensive drugs. Eventually, the model predicted blood pressure decrease in good agreement with clinical trials. In this way, our model can be further used to optimize the choice of drugs for a particular patient.In silico
English in Nigeria: a History of Research
Authors: Bitko Natali
Published: May 2019

One of the advanced areas of the Global English research is that of non-native varieties including Nigerian English (NE) as one of the most representative varieties in Africa. But literature analysis on NE reveals that in spite of the growing interest of linguists to the study of this variety there is no coherent program of its research and description. In this paper, a history of the NE research is traced in the context of the history of English in Nigeria. The aim of the paper is in eliciting the lacunae in overall representation of this variety and in outlining prospects for its further research. Literature analysis makes it possible to distinguish three periods in the description and research of English in Nigeria: pre-linguistic, political and linguistic; these periods correlate with the stages in the history of English in Nigeria. During pre-linguistic period (the end of the 18th c. – the end of the 19th c.) the presence of English in Nigeria and a rather widespread use of English-based pidgins are mentioned in a few works on Western Africa and in rare samples of private correspondence. During political period (the end of the 19th c. – the middle of the 20th c.) English is implemented into educational system, it is gaining recognition in the country, local literature in English is developing, and linguistic debates on the characteristics and status of NE are taking place. During linguistic period investigations of structural and systemic parameters and characteristics of NE are being performed. NE is also included into the program of English worldwide comparative studies (The International Corpus of English). This study shows that there is a hiatus in the area of lexicography, both practical and theoretical. A systematic and comprehensive investigation of the NE evolution is on the research agenda as well.
THE CONCEPT FASHION WITHIN THE COGNITIVE FRAMEWORK OF RELIGION (BASED ON CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH MEDIA)
Authors: Krysalna Y.
Published: May 2019

The paper highlights the peculiarities of mutual interference between concepts FASHION and RELIGION. The study represents an attempt to compare fashion and religion as two systems of worldview. Verbal and non-verbal appeals to religious concepts within the scope of representations of concept FASHION in contemporary English media are being outlined. Special emphasis is put on Christian tradition as the cultural foundation of the English language. The paper briefly touches the problem of Muslim concepts’ representations in fashion discourse as an essential part of contemporary English massculture. The change in perception of fashion from the Bible times to contemporary fashion magazines is being studied. The practical dimension of the research includes texts of King James Bible, articles extracted form modern fashion magazines, sites of well-known fashion brends, releases of fashion collections, texts of news portals especially from such columns as society, culture, blogs. The diachronic perspective is represented by the texts of English authors from the Middle Ages and the Rennaisance period. The study pinpoints axiological shifts in culture and fashion discourse. Such key stages of manifestation of various representations of the concept FASHION as SHAME – FAST, GRIEF AND SORROW – POWER – VICE – FREEDOM – IDENTITY – RELIGION were highlighted. The results of the study show a high level of cognitive modification of the concept FASHION, antonymic relations between the primary and current kernel parts of this concept are shown in religious aspect.
O POTENCIAL PRODUTIVO BRASILEIRO: UMA ANÁLISE HISTÓRICA DA PRODUÇÃO DE MILHO
Authors: Artuzo Felipe Dalzotto , Foguesatto Cristian Rogério , Machado João Armando Dessimon , Oliveira Letícia de , Souza Ângela Rozane Leal de
Published: May 2019

O milho é o cereal mais produzido no mundo, possuindo relevante papel no agronegócio brasileiro, como na geração de renda e emprego em todas as regiões do país. Dessa forma, o artigo tem por objetivo analisar a evolução da área cultivada, produção, produtividade e a estabilidade produtiva do milho nas diferentes regiões do Brasil. Os dados de produção, produtividade e área foram obtidos junto aos dados históricos da Companhia Nacional de Abastecimento (CONAB). Os dados analisados compreendem os anos de 1977 a 2017, sendo divididos em três períodos: i) 1977 a 1990; ii) 1991 a 2004; e iii) 2005 a 2017. A estabilidade da produtividade foi estimada pelo coeficiente de variação (CV). Os resultados destacam as mudanças que ocorreram no período, como: i) a expansão de 49,08% da área destinada ao cultivo de milho; ii) o aumento da produção, a partir do aumento da área e da produtividade; iii) o aumento da produtividade ao longo dos três períodos, com destaque para os Estados do Sul, Centro-Oeste e Sudeste; e iv) a instabilidade da produtividade ao longo dos anos e nas diferentes regiões.
ANÁLISE DA VIABILIDADE ECONÔMICO-FINANCEIRA DE SISTEMAS DE DISPOSIÇÃO FINAL DE LODO DE ESGOTO
Authors: D'Avila Júlia Vale , Chaves Marcela Cassin , Santos Fabiana Soares dos , Peres Afonso Aurelio de Carvalho
Published: May 2019

Objetivou-se analisar financeiramente cenários de sistemas para disposição final de lodo de esgoto doméstico. Os cenários foram: Estação de Tratamento que destina os resíduos sólidos produzidos para aterro sanitário e Estação de Tratamento que beneficia o lodo de esgoto, por meio do processo de compostagem para a produção de adubo, destinando outros resíduos sólidos ao aterro sanitário. As informações referentes ao inventário, infraestrutura, mão de obra, custos de manutenção e licenciamentos necessários para o funcionamento foram obtidos em uma Estação de Tratamento com capacidade média de tratamento de 3.356 m3 de esgoto por dia. Na análise de viabilidade financeira foram utilizados os indicadores econômicos, valor presente líquido e taxa interna de retorno. Realizaram-se as análises de sensibilidade e risco para identificar os itens de maior impacto negativo, bem como o risco financeiro, diante das oscilações de preços simuladas no mercado, por meio do método de Monte Carlo. A Estação que beneficia o lodo de esgoto para produção de adubo orgânico foi aquela que apresentou maior atratividade para investimento, apresentando uma rentabilidade de 61,6% ao ano.
DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF ORNAMENTAL SUNFLOWER PHYTOMASS IN FUNCTION OF ORGANIC FERTILIZATION WITH CATTLE MANURE
Authors: Cruz Marcelo Pereira , Silva Emerson Lúcio Gomes , Souza José Thyago Aires , Andrade Leandro Oliveira de , Silva Helder Gomes da , Nunes Járisson Cavalcante
Published: May 2019

The flower market is on the rise in Brazil. Among the most requested species stands out the ornamental sunflower.However, there are few studies related to the use of organic waste in its production.The objective evaluate the development and biomass production of ornamental sunflower Dwarf Garden under use ofcattle manure. The study was conducted from June to August 2014 in the greenhouse environment. The experimental design was completely randomized with five doses of cattle manure (0; 2.5; 5.0; 7.5 and 10.0 %) of the substrate volume, with five replications and five plants per plot. At 70 days after sowing, period in which the flower was at the R9 stage (physiological maturity), the harvest has begun. It was evaluated the root length, number of petals, green and dry phytomass of root, green and driesphytomass of petals, green and dry phytomasschapter with and without petals, days from the sowing to the appearance of the first floral bud and for initial opening and full of the floral bud. The cattle manure stimulates the production of petals, green and dry phytomass production and increases the precocity of the Sunflower Dwarf Garden. The organic fertilization with cattle manure is an efficient alternative for the production of ornamental sunflower.

DESENVOLVIMENTO E PRODUÇÃO DE GIRASSOL ORNAMENTAL EM FUNÇÃO DO USO DE ESTERCO BOVINO

O mercado de flores está em plena ascensão no Brasil.Dentre as espécies mais requeridas, destaca-se o girassol ornamental. Porém, são poucos os estudos relacionados ao uso de resíduo orgânico na em sua produção.Assim, objetivou-se avaliar o desenvolvimento e produção de fitomassa do Girassol ornamental Anão de Jardim sob uso deesterco bovino. O trabalho foi desenvolvido de junho a agosto de 2014 em casa de vegetação. Avaliaram-se cinco doses de esterco bovino (0, 2,5, 5,0, 7,5 e 10,0 %) do volume do substrato, utilizando-se o delineamento experimental utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado, com cinco repetições e cinco plantas por parcela. Aos 70 dias após a semeadura, período em que a flor estava no estágio R9 (maturação fisiológica), iniciou-se a colheita. Avaliaram-seas características de crescimento e produção da planta e pétalas. O esterco bovino estimula a produção de pétalas, a produção de massa verde e seca e aumenta a precocidade do Girassol Anão de Jardim.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Helianthusannuus L.; Flores ornamentais; Resíduo orgânico.
Система оказания государственных муниципальных услуг в многофункциональном центре
Authors: Филатова Мария Михайловна
Published: May 2019

В статье дается обзор системы оказания государственных и муниципальных услуг в многофункциональных центрах, основной целью которой является упрощение получения справок и разрешительных документов населением по типу «единого окна».

 
Application of Tools for Creating Maps of Knowledge in Teaching Materials Science to Students of University of Life Sciences
Authors: Krzywicka Monika , Dobrowolski Dariusz , Grudziński Jerzy
Published: May 2019

Modern distance education systems allow for teaching any subject. However, conducting classes strictly defined by a system of educational cycle, does not always allow for selecting individual learning paths based on knowledge already possessed by the student. Knowledge maps can navigate the content of subject taught by well-defined paths of learning, the course of which may be determined by the student. The article presents an example of using knowledge maps created in the InfoRapid KnowledgeMap system and the results of preliminary studies on the use of training software in English based on maps of knowledge for teaching students of Materials Engineering.
Wpływ zmiennych makroekonomicznych na dochody podatkowe: badanie empiryczne przy użyciu modelu VEC
Authors: Matusiak Robert
Published: May 2019

Dochody podatkowe są ważną determinantą wzrostu i rozwoju gospodarczego każdego kraju. Istotne jest poznanie wpływu produktu krajowego brutto, wydatków rządowych, inwestycji, eksportu i importu na wpływy podatkowe w Polsce. Biorąc pod uwagę istotne znacznie dochodów podatków i postać danych jako kwartalne  szeregi czasowe z lat 2002-2018 wybrano model VEC jako metoda badania. Badanie to ma na celu opracowanie modelu VEC z optymalnym opóźnieniem do analizy zależności między dochodami podatkowymi a produktem krajowym brutto, inwestycjami, wydatkami rządowymi, eksportem i importem.
Co-branding and brand loyalty: higher education institutions perspective
Authors: Mróz-Gorgoń Barbara , Kozel Roman , Grzesiak Mateusz
Published: May 2019

There are various strategies for creating brands. One of the branding strategies, i.e. the strategy of creating a brand in the minds of consumers, is the brand alliance, or co-branding. Co-branding is a kind of marketing agreement established to combine several brands. The aim of the article is to present the issue of co-branding and to determine the relationship between loyalty to the brand and the strategy of co-branding on the example of universities. The article is based on the analysis of the subject literature and presents the results of the authors’ original study.
Więzienie w Kielcach w czasie powstania styczniowego
Authors: Legieć Jacek
Published: May 2019

W czasie powstania styczniowego na terenie Kielecczyzny toczyły się zacięte walki. W związku z tym więzienie w Kielcach z prowincjonalnego zakładu karnego w mieście powiatowym stało się jednym z ważniejszych miejsc odosobnienia w Królestwie Polskim. Koncentrowano w nim więźniów z całej południowej części guberni radomskiej. Tekst niniejszy jest próbą przedstawienia – w oparciu o dokumenty archiwalne i relacje więźniów – warunków panujących w tym czasie w kieleckim więzieniu i wpływu, jaki na los więźniów miały osoby nadzorujące ich pobyt w więzieniu, zwłaszcza naczelnik wojenny generał Onufry Czengery.
Zanim wypowiesz: „Jestem Bułgarem”. Współczesne bułgarskie praktyki związane z narodzinami i wychowaniem dziecka
Authors: Myszka Anna
Published: May 2019

W artykule poddano analizie współczesne tradycje i zwyczaje związane  z narodzinami dziecka oraz z okresem niemowlęcym, które praktykowane są przez młode bułgarskie rodziny w ostatnim dziesięcioleciu. Materiał badawczy wyekscerpowano z popularnych bułgarskich forów internetowych. Metoda badawcza zastosowana w artykule polega na zestawieniu  praktyk współczesnych z tradycyjnymi zwyczajami ludowymi. Na podstawie przeprowadzonej analizy można stwierdzić, że przedmiot badań podlega dynamicznym transformacjom. Zaobserwowano, że dominuje selektywne podejście do dawnych wierzeń i rytuałów, co przejawia się tym, że zachowane są pewne cechy formalne praktyk, natomiast  ich pierwotne znaczenie magiczne lub religijne zostało utracone.
Seria drinowski zbornik – cenny wkład w badaniu diaspory bułgarskiej na Ukrainie
Authors: Hatlas Jerzy
Published: May 2019

Artykuł omawia serię naukową pod nazwą Drinowski zbornik, redagowaną i wydawaną przez bułgarskie i ukraińskie instytucje społeczne i naukowe. W okresie 2007–2014 roku ukazało się siedem tomów serii, które, według autora, stanowią cenny wkład w badania mniejszości bułgarskiej na Ukrainie.
Kształtowanie się tożsamości chrześcijańskiej uczniów szkół parafialnych na Białorusi w końcu XX i na początku XXI wieku (na przykładzie miejscowości Małoryta)
Authors: Zhigalova Maria
Published: May 2019

W artykule przedstawiona jest działalność odrodzonych chrześcijańskich szkół parafialnych w regionie miasta Małoryta położonego w południowo-zachodniej Białorusi. Omówione zostały również strategie tworzenia chrześcijańskiej świadomości w obrębie wspólnot uczniowskich. W niniejszym opracowaniu ukazano również szczególną rolę rosyjskojęzycznej literatury pięknej, jako czynnika mającego znaczący wpływ na omawiany proces.
Modelos e tendências da criação e gestão de marcas para a comunicação corporativa: proposta de Modelo Marcas 3'S
Authors: Mena Ricardo
Published: May 2019

A comunicação da marca é uma estratégia concreta da organização quando esta define os seus objectivos, as mensagens que pretende transmitir e os alvos a atingir. Este artigo debruça-se sobre a importância que a comunicação da marca ocupa na definição da estratégia da organização. Na demonstração do projecto de investigação, a metodologia explica uma nova abordagem do Brand Tree Method, que integra os 3’S e faz a fusão entre a pesquisa, a diferenciação pretendida e a implementação do projecto. A experiência do investigador na criação, gestão e implementação de marcas permitiu a construção de uma metodologia que assuma a marca como o principal activo da empresa.
Estrategias de comunicación 2.0 en el mercado ferial de España, Portugal y América Latina
Authors: Baamonde Silva Xosé Manuel , Galindo Arranza Fermín , Marinho Jorge
Published: May 2019

Las ferias son espacios de comunicación. No son sólo centros de negocio y, por tanto, pueden estudiarse bajo un enfoque comunicativo. Esta investigación analiza la utilización de la Web 2.0 y las redes sociales como herramientas de comunicación. Se constata que las organizaciones feriales de la Península Ibérica y de Latinoamérica tienen unas webs orientadas a satisfacer las necesidades de información de los medios de comunicación pero no están preparadas para dialogar directamente con la opinión pública. La mayoría de los espacios en Internet de las organizaciones feriales españolas, portuguesas y latinoamericanas no están aprovechando las posibilidades que ofrece la web 2.0 y las redes sociales para conversar con sus públicos. La gestión de la comunicación debe incluir la utilización de las redes sociales, porque ya no es suficiente con estar en Internet, hay que participar en la vida de la red.
Complications of the Catheter Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: Stenosis of All Pulmonary Veins after Radiofrequency Ablation
Authors: Merkulov E. V. , Sapelnikov O. V. , Vlasova E. E. , Nikolaeva O. A. , Cherkashin D. I. , Pevzner D. V. , Gramovich V. V. , Omarov O. M. , Saidova M. A. , Tereshchenko A. S. , Arutunyan G. K. , Akchurin R. S.
Published: May 2019

Radiofrequency ablation is the “gold standard” in atrial fibrillation treatment. The frequency of complications is about 3.5–3.9 %. The symptomatic pulmonary vein stenosis is one of the most severe complications. In this report we present a clinical case of stenosis of all four pulmonary veins after redo catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in 61year-old patient, and discussion of possible causes, specific features of diagnosis, and possible approaches to treatment of this complication.
Carotid Wall Shear Rate as a Marker of Systemic Atherosclerosis and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Authors: Genkel V. V. , Shaposhnik I. I.
Published: May 2019

Aim: to assess possibility of the use of carotid wall shear rate (WSR) as a marker of systemic atherosclerosis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).

Materials and methods.We included into this study 200 patients with different cardiovascular risk (142 patients already had one or more ASCVD). All patients underwent ultrasound scanning of carotid and lower limb arteries with measurement of the ankle-brachial index. Carotid WSR was determined during ultrasonic scanning of carotid arteries in accordance with the Hagen-Poiseuille law.

Results. Mean WSR value in this cohort of patients was 434±139 s–1. Based on the results of the ROCanalysis, it was found that WSR below the threshold value of 300 s–1 allowed to predict the presence of ASCVD with sensitivity of 97.1 % and specificity of 84.6 %. WSR <300 s–1 was associated with relative risk (RR) of ASCVD presence 11.2 (95 % CI 1.26–99.3, p=0.03), adjusted for factors such as sex, age, smoking, obesity, hypertension, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), low density lipoprotein cholesterol, and high sensitivity C-reactive protein, carotid intima-media thickness. The model which included carotid WSR, as well as factors such as the presence of type 2 diabetes, obesity, sex, age, eGFR, allowed to diagnose combined atherosclerotic lesions of peripheral arteries with a sensitivity of 73.1 % and a specificity of 90.3 %.

Conclusion. Evaluation of the carotid WSR allows to diagnose with satisfactory sensitivity and specificity the presence of combined atherosclerosis of peripheral arteries and ASCVD.
Factors associated with knowledge, attitude and practice of e-cigarette among adult population in KOSPEN areas of Kuching district, Sarawak, Malaysia
Authors: Hafiz Ahmad , Rahman M. Mizanur , Jantan Zulkifli
Published: May 2019

Background: Smoking electronic cigarette is a current world phenomenon, however, the vaping community had ignorant about its health effects. Considering this view, this study was conducted to determine the level of knowledge and attitude toward e-cigarette and factors associated with it.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among adults in the KOSPEN locality in Kuching district. Six out of the 64 KOSPEN localities had been chosen randomly as study locations. Systematic random sampling with replacement method was used to select the respondent. A total of 354 adults were interviewed by face to face interview using adapted and validated questionnaire. The data entry and analysis were done by IBM SPSS Version 22.0. A p<0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results: Data revealed that 66% of the respondents admitted that they heard about e-cigarette. Among them 54.3% of the respondent had good knowledge about e-cigarette. However, more than half (52.8%) do not support the use of e-cigarette. Bi-variate analysis revealed that male gender and attitude towards supporting e-cigarette was significantly associated with practice of e-cigarette (p<0.05). However, for the conventional practice of smoking, age, gender, marital status, level of education and occupation found to be significantly associated with practice of conventional smoking.Conclusions: Though the study did not depict the national scenarios of e-smoking and conventional cigarette smoking as well, but the factors identified in this study appeared to be policy options for the programme managers, health administration, and health educators designing the preventive programmes against e-smoking and conventional smoking.
Relationship between regional food and hypertension in the East of Turkey
Authors: Önen Cihan , Güneş Gülsen
Published: May 2019

Background: It is important to focus on behavioral risk factors, such as harmful habits, unhealthy diet, for hypertension. In the study the aim is to examine the hypertension frequency of adults in Bitlis city center, factors affecting this and other related factors.Methods: The target population of the cross-sectional research consists of people aged 30 and higher in Bitlis city center. Face to face interviews were performed with people incorporated to the sample between February 15th and April 15th 2015 time interval in order to collect data from the field.Results: Hypertension frequency was found to be 35.5%. 59.3% of the people with hypertension are aware of the situation. The blood pressure of 26.3% of the people who are aware of their situation is under control. Significant difference was determined between hypertension and consumption frequency of regional foods such as fried fish, local cheese, fish Basma and Kurut. In logistic regression analysis significant relation was determined between hypertension and old age, women, obesity≥30 and Kurut frequent consumption.Conclusions: In the research the hypertension frequency was found to be 35.5%. Significant relation was detected between hypertension and frequent consumption of Kurut which is a regional food.
Patients’ satisfaction regarding facilities and services provided at AYUSH clinics of primary health centres in rural Puducherry
Authors: Boovaragasamy Chithra , Narayanan Seetharaman
Published: May 2019

Background: Patient satisfaction is a crucial component of the health care system in today’s competitive modern era. There is a limited literature describing the patient satisfaction on AYUSH care and therefore this study was undertaken to assess the satisfaction about facilities, healthcare providers and treatment among the patients attending selected AYUSH-attached PHCs in rural Puducherry.Methods: A facility based cross-sectional study was conducted among the patients who attended AYUSH clinics at 4 selected PHCs of Puducherry over a period of one year. Personal Interviews using semi-structured pretested proforma was conducted for capturing information on socio-demographic variables, satisfaction regarding the facilities and health care providers. Telephonic interviews were conducted two weeks after the centre-based personal interviews, to assess the patients’ treatment satisfaction levels.Results: Out of the 584 patients interviewed, 71.23% rated as very good/excellent their interaction with the healthcare providers, with regards to satisfaction about the infrastructure facilities, the proportion rating very good/excellent ranged from 64.47% to 93.93% across the different AYUSH PHCs.Conclusions: Overall satisfaction about the quality of services and treatment was good among the patients.
Evaluation of nutritional status of children aged 5-14 years in rural areas of Kanpur
Authors: Gahlot Anju , Nath Som , Sinha Pravin K.
Published: May 2019

Background: Despite India's 50% increase in GDP since 1991, more than one third of the world's malnourished children live in India. The prevalence of underweight children in India is among the highest in the world. In this endeavor, we have under-taken empirical research to evaluate the nutritional status of children aged 5-14 years and to improve nutritional status of children living in rural areas of Kanpur.Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted amongst children aged 5-14 years in rural area of Kanpur. Children were examined clinically and height and weight were measured following standard procedures. MS Excel and Interactive statistics page were used for analysis of data.Results: Mean age of subjects (in years) was 10.09±2.57 and 9.43±2.42 of males and females respectively. Prevalence of underweight was 39.4%; underweight female (41.1%) and males (38.1%). Prevalence of stunting was 27.8%; girls 36.8% and males 20.3%. Thinness (BMI for age/sex <-2SD) was found in 26.6% of children. The prevalence of pallor was found in 27.5% subjects with Thinness. This association was found statistically significant (X2=6.250, p=0.001). Dental carries was found in 49 (13.61%) but in subjects with BMI < -2SD (thinness), 23 out of 92 had dental carries. This association was found statistically significant (X2=13.632, p=0.001).Conclusions: The problem of underweight is still high in rural areas. Total 27.8% children were stunted showing chronic malnutrition. This needs to be tackled through adequate nutrition and health education. Nearly 40 percent of the children were under-weight; an acute condition if not corrected at earlier stage may progress to severe form of malnutrition.
Patterns and problems of menstruation among the adolescent school girls of Delhi: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Singh Monika , Rajoura Om Prakash , Honnakamble Raghavendra A.
Published: May 2019

Background: Adolescence is the period of rapid physical growth, psychological and social changes. This period is marked by the onset of menarche in the girls. Menstruation is a natural biological process experienced by all adolescent girls and women in reproductive age. The menstrual cycle is characterized by variability in volume, pattern and regularity. Conversely, variability in menstrual cycle characteristics and menstrual disorders are common among adolescent girls. The objectives of the study were to determine patterns of menstruation, prevalence of menstrual disorders and hygienic practices during menstruation in the adolescent school girls.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 210 adolescent school girls of Delhi.Results: The mean age at menarche in the study subjects was 13.47±0.87 years. Average menstrual interval was days. Dysmenorrhea was reported by 76.1% of the girls, body ache was experienced by 64 (30.4%). Majority of girls 174 (82.8%) used sanitary pads as absorbent during cycle.Conclusions: Menstrual problems are frequent among adolescent girls. Dysmenorrhoea was the commonest problem among the adolescents. Adolescent girls withstand their pain and think it as a normal phenomenon. Educating students about menstrual health by health professionals and teachers can help in reducing their psychological and physical stress.
Barriers to utilization of anganwadi services by pregnant women and lactating mothers: a hospital based cross sectional study in rural South Karnataka
Authors: Jose Maria Jessy , Johnson Avita Rose , Thomas Anupa , Mendez Delfi , Sebastian Cristeena
Published: May 2019

Background: Antenatal care and supplementary nutrition are evidence-based strategies to improve neonatal outcomes and birth weight, and are currently provided free of cost by the government in every village through the ICDS. This study aims to assess the utilization of Anganwadi services by pregnant and lactating mothers in a rural area and the various barriers to utilization of Anganwadi services.Methods: A hospital-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant women (more than 28 weeks gestation) and lactating mothers (up to 6 months after delivery) availing maternal and child health services at a maternity hospital in a rural area of Ramnagara district in South Karnataka, using a pre-tested questionnaire.Results: Awareness regarding Anganwadi services available for pregnant and lactating mothers like IFA, calcium and deworming tablets, TT and health check-ups was found to be poor. While more than half of the women had received health education from Anganwadi teacher, important topics like dangers signs, birth preparedness and essential antenatal care were not discussed.Conclusions: Utilization of health care services at the Anganwadi was poor among the subjects. Supplementary nutrition was not utilized by 54% of pregnant women and 43% of lactating mothers. Those who had been visited by Anganwadi teacher at home and those who received nutrition education by the Anganwadi teacher had significantly higher consumption of supplementary nutrition. The common barriers to utilization were lack of awareness of services and perception of poor quality and hygiene of the supplementary nutrition.
Impact assessment of IEC intervention on knowledge of HIV/AIDS among secondary and higher secondary school students of Himmatnagar, Gujarat, India
Authors: Shah Tejas A. , Brahmbhatt Nirmal , Pandor Jyotsna M.
Published: May 2019

Background: Pertaining to increasing incidence of HIV/AIDS among youths, it becomes a need of the hour to make them aware about every aspects of disease. Students of secondary and higher secondary school can be targeted for achieving this goal. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge about HIV/AIDS among the school students before and after giving educational intervention.Methods: An educational interventional study was carried out among school going adolescents of one of the school situated in the field practice area of one of the rural teaching hospitals of Gujarat. Pre-designed and pre-tested proforma was used for pre and post test study. Educational intervention in the form of power point presentation was conducted on various aspects of HIV/AIDS.Results: Around 163 students participated in the study. Mean age of the students were 16.6±0.7 yrs. Among them, 148 (90.8%) have heard about HIV/AIDS and only 26.3% could tell correctly about full form of HIV/AIDS before intervention. After giving educational intervention this percentage was raised to 89.2% which was significant statistically. Knowledge on almost all the aspects viz. modes of transmission and preventive aspects were significantly raised among the student after giving educational session.Conclusions: Correct knowledge about etiological and preventive aspects were lacking among the students before intervention. Various misconceptions which were prevalent among them were cleared by giving educational intervention. Secondary and Higher secondary schools can be selected as a platform for raising overall awareness about HIV/AIDS.
Regularity, treatment adherence and outcome among diabetic patients in primary care: an overview
Authors: D. Sridhar , K. A. Narayan
Published: May 2019

Early detection and compliance to prescribed treatment is the cornerstone to avert life threatening complications among those with non-communicable diseases (NCD). Assessing regularity of visits, adherence to medication and its correlates can help in devising effective strategies to improve medication adherence. The objective of the study was to review about regularity, treatment adherence and outcome among diabetic patients in primary care. In this literature review, electronic data sources viz. Pub Med, Proquest, Google Scholar, Research gate with the use of the keywords or Mesh words like “Diabetes,” “Primary Health care” “Treatment adherence” “Regularity of treatment” “process of care indicators” and “outcome indicators” were searched. The searches were limited to studies reported in English and were available as free full text from January 2009 to June 2018. Related articles including descriptive cross-sectional, cohort, randomized controlled trials, qualitative studies and systematic reviews were also extracted and refined further. From our review it’s clearly evident that the level of Diabetic care in terms of regularity and follow-up is suboptimal compared to standards established in developed nations. There is a wide scope for improvement in diabetic care as demonstrated successfully in many nations using regular clinical audit, which needs future introspection.
Integrating Optical and Microwave Satellite Observations for High Resolution Soil Moisture Estimate and Applications in CONUS Drought Analyses
Authors: Sun Donglian , Li Yu , Zhan Xiwu , Yang Chaowei , Yang Ruixin
Published: May 2019

In this study, optical and microwave satellite observations are integrated to estimate soil moisture at high spatial resolution and applied for drought analysis in the continental United States.  To estimate soil moisture, a new refined model is proposed to estimate soil moisture (SM) with auxiliary data like soil texture, topography, surface types, accumulated precipitation, in addition to Normalized Difference Vegetation Index and Land Surface Temperature (LST) used in the traditional universal triangle method. It is found the new proposed SM model using accumulated precipitation demonstrated close agreements with the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) spatial patterns.  Currently, the USDM is providing a weekly map.  Recently, “flash” drought concept appears. To obtain drought map on daily basis, LST is derived from microwave observations and downscaled to the same resolution as the thermal infrared LST product and used to fill the gaps due to clouds in optical LST data. With the integrated daily LST available under nearly all weather conditions, daily soil moisture can be estimated at relatively high spatial resolution, thus drought maps based on soil moisture anomalies can be obtained at high spatial resolution on daily basis and made the flash drought analysis and monitoring become possible.
The role of GIGANTEA in flowering and abiotic stress adaptation in plants
Authors: Jose Jeny , Bánfalvi Zsófia
Published: May 2019

GIGANTEA (GI) is a clock-regulated, nuclear-localised plant protein. It invaluably contributes as a core element with pleiotropic functions in the cardinal plant physiological pathways including flowering time regulation, circadian clock control, abiotic stress tolerance, and miRNA processing. This review aims to highlight the importance of GI and elucidate on the participatory mechanism it follows to regulate plant responses. An attempt is made to concisely present the pivotal functions of GI in Arabidopsis drawing an analogy with the functions of the paralogs in other species underlining its conserved nature. This paper also strives to draw attention to the possibility of considering GI as a candidate gene for modulation to enhance tolerance against abiotic stresses.
A world alimentation chance estimate based on protein production of crop species
Authors: Eser Adnan , Kató Hajnalka , Czerődi Kempf Laura , Nyárai Ferenc H. , Kunos Viola , Szentpétery Zsolt
Published: May 2019

Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals. The substance is ingested by an organism and assimilated by the organism’s cells in an effort to produce energy, maintain life, or stimulate growth. Food security means to provide food for anyone, recognizing the „right to an adequate standard of living, including adequate food”, as well as the „fundamental right to be free from hunger”. The present paper provides information upon the results of research focusing on the protein production of some field crop species. An assessment study has been done at the Szent István University, Gödöllő to evaluate field crop species. Twelve field crop species (Sugar beet Beta vulgaris, spring and winter barley Hordeum vulgare, winter wheat Triticum aestivum, maize Zea mays, sunflower Helianthus annuus, peas Pisum sativum, potato Solanum tuberosum, alfalfa Medicago sativa, canola Brassica napus, rye Secale cereale and oats Avena sativa) were involved in the study. The results obtained suggest that regarding their protein production field crop species could be sorted into three distinguished groups. Alfalfa, barley and peas were the most productive field crops and also the most economic considering the cost of protein yield. Most of the grain crops and oil seed crops formed a middle range with considerable protein formation but with highly variable costs. Spring barley was the only exception within this group since the species is dedicated basically to low protein formation patterns. The two tuber and root crops had low protein yields at high cost. The final conclusion of the research is, that the rapidly increasing human population may have still reserves in cropland globally however crop species show some twofold differences in protein output while the price gap of that may be around 30 times wider.
Development Of Laboratory Work Instruction For Junior High School: Borax Content Identification Using Natural Indicators
Authors: Rahman Nanang , Abhi Purwoko Agus , Muntari
Published: May 2019

The main goal of this study is to develop a laboratory work instruction for junior high school, in particular in identification of non food additives, such as borax, in daily foodstuff. The method of development is referred to a four-step procedure by Borg and Galls. There are 94 samples of extract of leafs and flowers of various tropical plants that have been examined for identification of borax. Of these samples it is found that there are 4 flower extracts that indicate sensitivity to the borax content, namely Ruellia Simplex, Curcuma Longa, Plumeria Ruba, and Portulaca Grandiflora. In later stage of development the laboratory instruction were validated by academic experts and school teachers. The results of validation indicate that the guideline is suitable to be implement in laboratory works at junior high school.
Awareness on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Principles in TVET and University Hospitality Schools in Kenya
Authors: Wandolo Dr. Monica A.
Published: May 2019

The purpose of this study was to assess the level of awareness on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles in TIVET and University hospital schools in Kenya. A total of 671 respondents participated in the study (Comprising 249 from universities, 250 from Institutes of Technology, 64 from Polytechnics and 128 from Technical Institutions). Primary data sources included using structured questionnaires, taking photographs, oral interviews, observation check list and focus group discussions. Secondary sources, on the other hand, involved retrieving information from desk research where journals, books and other relevant literature were obtained. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the quantitative data while content analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data. The analyzed data were presented in terms of graphs and tables. The study found that 83% of the respondents interviewed were aware of the HACCP principles while 17% were not aware. The study revealed that (45%) respondents from Universities were aware of food safety and hygienic practices compared to respondents from TVET colleges at (38%). In testing the independence of institution category on awareness, the test yielded a p-value = 0.001, which was less than 0.05. Since the p-value was less than the level of significance, the null hypothesis of independence was rejected. This decision implied that there was a significant relationship between institution category and code of practice on awareness. The study concluded that even though the majority of the respondents indicated that they were aware of HACCP principles and food safety, they did not practice what they knew. It was recommended that there is need to create more awareness on HACCP principles and for food safety by holding workshops, seminars and sensitization programme to the stakeholders of hospitality industry
Development of the Recognisable Logo Design Guideline for Startup Brands
Authors: JOHARI MARIAH , Ahmad Azmeer Raja , Dolah Mohd Shahrizal
Published: May 2019

A logo is one of the basic components in a corporate identity or brand identity. It is the graphic representation of what an organisation is. A logo would manage to evoke the consumers’ memories. In this paper, Recognisable Logo Design Specification Guideline (RLDSG) is introduced as a process to establish the recognisable logo design that is incorporated with consumers’ emotions evaluation through the logo design perceptions for startup bramds. The RLDSG is a design guideline attempt to establish Recognisable Logo Design (RLD) towards the contribution to sustainability and successful brand logo perceptions. The investigation was conducted involving an existing brand logo design from Pos Malaysia to elaborate a logo criteria and recognisable factors of the logo. Logo design from Pos Malaysia showed that the entire element were significant to reach the recognisable logo design requirement.  The verification signified from this process increases the ability of graphic designers and marketers to introduce a new logo based on design requirements and preferences.
Cuidados de enfermagem a uma gestante com internação prolongada por diagnóstico de hipertensão arterial pulmonar
Authors: Guimarães Carine Pinto , Griboski Rejane Antonello , Diógenes Raquel Ribeiro Lira
Published: May 2019

Trata-se de um estudo com abordagem qualitativa exploratória e descritiva baseada em uma gestação diagnosticada com Hipertensão Arterial Pulmonar. O objetivo foi identificar a percepção de enfermeiras no cuidado de enfermagem dessa gestação. Realizou-se entrevistas semiestruturadas com seis enfermeiras da maternidade do Hospital de Brasília em 2016. Para análise dos dados foi escolhida a Análise de Conteúdo Temática de Bar   din. Duas categorias emergiram: Conhecimento da gestação de alto risco e Organização da assistência de enfermagem a uma gestante com Hipertensão Arterial Pulmonar. Identificou-se desconhecimento sobre hipertensão arterial pulmonar na gestação, bem como a não utilização de taxonomias de diagnóstico, intervenções e resultados de enfermagem, apesar da demonstração de conhecimento acerca do processo de enfermagem.