bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vokalni zamor kod djelatnika u pozivnim centrima
Authors: Perša Krešimir
Published: November 2020

Cilj je ovog istraživanja primijeniti hrvatsku verziju upitnika Indeks vokalnog zamora (VFI-C), radi ispitivanja i usporedbe pojave vokalnog zamora u skupini zagrebačkih djelatnika pozivnih centara (N=80) i skupini vokalnih neprofesionalaca (N=80), starijih od 18 godina. Rezultati samoprocjene u skupini vokalnih profesionalaca uspoređeni su u odnosu na demografske značajke. Statističkom analizom potvrđene su značajne razlike u prijavljenom vokalnom zamoru između vokalnih profesionalaca i neprofesionalaca, kao i utjecaj spola na neke aspekte samoprocjene vokalnog zamora u skupini vokalnih profesionalaca.
Traditional Knowledge used in Soil Taxonomy and Identifying Degradation: A Case Study in Knuckles Range, Sri Lanka
Authors: Thennakoon T. M. S. P. K. , Gamachchige R. N.
Published: November 2020

Traditional Knowledge is an experiential knowledge built by people within a long duration and this knowledge has been decaying with time. Traditional soil taxonomies or classifications are most important in the process of identifying soil degradation. Therefore, this study was focused to ascertain the traditional knowledge used in identification of soil erosion and classification of soil in the Knuckles range of Sri Lanka. Seven Grama Niladhrari Divisions out of 56 laid in Knuckles range were selected as the study area. Out of 346 families living in the study area, 120 families were selected by employing simple random sampling method. Data was collected through questionnaires, interviews, observations and transect walks while international and local soil classification methods were applied for scientific validation. In this study four (04) traditional methods used to classify the soil was identified. Based on 6 different indigenous criteria, three (03) main soil types and 15 sub soil types were identified. Further, types of components existing in each indigenous soil type were identified using a soil index which comprises of 16 type of materials while nine (09) soil samples and nine (09) soil profiles were scientifically validated through international and local soil classification. The traditional soil taxonomy found in this research can be applied for identifying and minimizing the degradation of soil and securing the quality of the environment. Comparative studies between the scientific and traditional science like this would expose and disseminate more and more possibilities on future studies.
Encountering Music: Songs Seen, Felt, and Heard
Authors: Acton Kelsie , Howarth Caroline , Ouchi Mieko
Published: November 2020

The aesthetics of accessibility, where considerations of access shape both the creation and presentation of a production, are a driving force in Canadian Deaf and disability theatre. In this article, we reflect on sound, music, access, and audism in Songs My Mother Never Sung Me, a bilingual American Sign Language (ASL) and sung English chamber opera written and composed by Dave Clarke and produced by Concrete Theatre at SOUND OFF: A Deaf Theatre Festival in 2019. This fictionalized memoir is based on Clarke’s experience as a CODA (Child of Deaf Adult) and explores the complex relationship of a hearing boy and his Deaf mom. In this piece, music and sound are not only aural elements, but are also tactile vibration, visual projection, and rhythmic ASL. This convergence of the senses expands conceptions of sound and music to comment on the inequality of Deaf and hearing access in the world beyond theatre production as audience position and ASL comprehension gave audiences differing access to the tactile vibration and ASL.
Sound, Senses, Musical Meaning, and Digital Performance: Epistemological Reframings
Authors: Van Nort Doug
Published: November 2020

Drawing upon scholarship in sound studies, computer music, sensory ethnography, and musicology, this article argues that digital mediation has radically altered our understanding of the ‘musical work’ and the divisions of labour emerging from digital musical performance practice. It further argues that this opens up both an opportunity and a need, particularly in contexts involving artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning or interactive systems, for new creative approaches that place embodied practices of listening, improvisatory musical expression, and new approaches to performative sense-making at the core of musical research and creation in a manner that traverses composition, performance, and technological development.
Seronegative Occult Hepatitis C Virus Infection (OCI) in a Main Haemodialysis Centre In Pahang, Malaysia
Authors: SNF Abdul Rahman , HA Hamzah , MIA Mustafa
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Occult HCV infection has a predilection for specific populations such as haemodialysis (HD) patients. The exact natural course, epidemiology, pathogenesis and clinical importance of OCI are unknown. We investigated the existence of OCI among local patients undergoing routine HD at a referral hospital in Pahang, Malaysia. Methods: Serum and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PMBCs) were collected from peripheral venous blood samples of seropositive (anti-HCV positive) and seronegative (anti-HCV negative) HD patients as well as healthy individuals (negative control group). Inclusion criteria for the seronegative patients included elevated liver enzymes. Both conventional PCR and strand-specific PCR were used to detect the viral RNA and to indicate active viral replication in PBMCs respectively. Direct DNA sequencing was done to confirm the viral HCV RNA and their genotypes. Results: In the majority (90-100%) of seropositive chronic hepatitis C patients, viral RNA was detected in both serum and PMBCs . Meanwhile, out of 22 seronegative patients, 6 (27%) showed active viral replication in PBMCs but no detectable viral RNA presence in the serum. None of the negative control group had detectable viral RNA. All seronegative patients with OCI were infected with HCV genotype 3 and two of them (2/6) had a slight elevation of their liver enzymes. Conclusion: Seronegative OCI does exist among local hemodialysis patients, with normal or persistently abnormal liver enzyme values. Further investigation is needed to study the mode of viral transmission and clinical significance of OCI in HD setting.
Eurycoma longifolia Root Aqueous Extract Augments the Testosterone Level and Spermatogenesis in Adult Male Rats
Authors: Al-Faqeh Hamoud H. , AMM Mohammed Imad
Published: November 2020

Introduction The Eurycoma longifolia (EL) root aqueous extract has long been used as an enhancer of male sexual performance. However, data from previous studies in both human males and experimental male animals on the testosterone level in those given the EL extract orally were at best insufficiently conclusive. Materials and Method Sixty-four healthy adult male Sprague Dawley rats were acclimatized, and randomized into six test groups and one control group. All rats where given either the aqueous EL extract or distilled water via metal gavage needle. The first three test groups received the low (50mg/kg bw), medium (100mg/ kg bw) and high (200mg/kg bw) doses respectively of the EL daily for 15 days only. The second three test groups continued receiving the same daily treatment doses for 30 days. The controls were given distilled water only. At the end of each of the study period, blood samples were collected via cardiac puncture and the rats were euthanized. The testicles were obtained, weighed, and processed for histological examination. Results The sera testosterone levels were higher in animals which received the medium and high doses for both treatment duration. Rats which received medium and high oral doses of EL showed an increase of spermatogenesis and mature spermatozoa. Conclusion The optimal enhancing effect on sera testosterone levels and testicular spermatogenesis of EL treatment in adult male rats was observed with the medium dose of 100mg/kg bw given once daily for both 15 and 30 days.
Living in Rural Areas of Peninsular Malaysia: Risk Factor for Goitre
Authors: MA Shahar , AM Omar , N AB Wahab , N Sukor , NA Kamaruddin
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Thyroid disorders are among common medical conditions encountered in clinical practice. However, the disease burden among Malaysian population has not been established. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of goitre and its associated factors among adult population in Peninsular Malaysia. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in 5 pre-assigned regions in Peninsular Malaysia. Participants’ sociodemographic profile and medical history were recorded. Physical examinations were done looking for abnormalities of the thyroid gland and signs of thyroid dysfunctions. The diagnosis of goitre was made by palpation and corroborated by the repeat examination by another investigator. The World Health Organization (WHO) goitre grading system was used. Fifteen millilitre of blood were withdrawn and analysed at a central laboratory. Results: Among 2190 respondents, the prevalence of goitre was 9.3%. Goitre was associated with positive anti-thyroperoxidase and anti-thyroglobulin antibodies. Females were at higher risk of goitre (adjusted OR = 2.4; 95% CI 1.6–3.5; p<0.001). The other risk factors of goitre were Indian ethnicity (adjusted OR=2.0; 95%CI 1.2–3.3; p=0.006), positive anti-thyroperoxidase (adjusted OR=1.8; 95% CI 1.1-3.1; p=0.024) and living in rural area (adjusted OR = 1.7; 95% CI 1.2–2.5; p=0.002). These areas had been shown to suffer from some degree of iodine insufficiency in the past. Conclusions: The prevalence of goitre in Peninsular Malaysia was comparable with other studies. The main predictors of thyroid disorders are female gender and thyroid antibodies. Living in rural areas was associated with goitre. ><0.001). The other risk factors of goitre were Indian ethnicity (adjusted OR=2.0; 95%CI 1.2–3.3; p=0.006), positive anti-thyroperoxidase (adjusted OR=1.8; 95% CI 1.1-3.1; p=0.024) and living in rural area (adjusted OR = 1.7; 95% CI 1.2–2.5; p=0.002). These areas had been shown to suffer from some degree of iodine insufficiency in the past. Conclusions: The prevalence of goitre in Peninsular Malaysia was comparable with other studies. The main predictors of thyroid disorders are female gender and thyroid antibodies. Living in rural areas was associated with goitre.
Normal Vestibulo Ocular Reflex (VOR) gain Measured Using the Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) in Healthy Young Adults
Authors: SA Jamaluddin , NA Omar
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Many new objective tests to assess the function of specific structures of the vestibular organ are currently adopted in vestibular clinics. One of the objective assessments include the video head impulse test (vHIT) where gain & velocity responses of eye relative to the head movements are recorded using an infrared camera. Methods: Thirty normal hearing subjects age between 18 to 25 years old participated in this study. At least ten Lateral, Left Anterior Right Posterior (LARP), and Right Anterior Left Posterior (RALP) responses were recorded for each participant by making small and rapid unpredictable head movements. Results: The average velocity gain for Lateral responses at 40 ms, 60 ms and 80 ms were 1.05 ± 0.003, 1.03 ± 0.002 and 1.01 ± 0.003 respectively. The LARP average velocity regression were 1.01 ± 0.24 for Left Anterior and 1.05 ± 0.25 for Right Posterior, with an average gain asymmetry of 5.13%. The RALP average velocity regression were 1.08 ± 0.31 for Right Anterior and 1.12 ± 0.30 for Left Posterior, with an average gain asymmetry of 5.87%. One sample T-test were conducted to compare Lateral responses to a previous study by Mossman et al. (2015) where significant differences in velocity gain at 60 ms and 80 ms between studies were found where, t (59) = 5.56, p <0.01 and t (59) = 2.86, p >< 0.01 respectively. Conclusion: This indicates the importance of establishing on-site norms for every clinical settings as techniques used and equipment differences could affect the results.
Retrospective Study on the Microbial Drug Resistance Profile and Predictive Risk Factors in Early Infection of Open Fractures
Authors: KM Tai , AF Sulong , Yusof N Mohd.
Published: November 2020

Introduction: This study was conducted to evaluate the susceptibility of microorganisms involved in early infection of open fractures in orthopaedics to current prophylactic antibiotics practice and determine the association of various parameters related to the causative organism, patient, injury and management to the resistance of such microorganisms. Methods: This is a retrospective study that reviewed cases collected from the surgical operations record from January 2015 to December 2017 in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan. A total of 179 cases were collected with 110 cases fulfilling the proposed inclusion / exclusion criteria. They all underwent routine debridement followed by culture and sensitivity. Previous clinical records were traced to identify the various risk factors for infection and evaluate these against the resistance of the microorganisms to prophylactic antimicrobial drugs. Results: Admission to the intensive care unit, blood transfusion, antibiotic regime and duration, fracture grade, injury severity score and duration of admission were all significantly associated with resistance of microorganism. The study also demonstrated the predominance of Gram-negative microorganisms constituting 65.9% of isolates. Gramnegative microorganisms were seen more in higher fracture grades and Injury Severity Scale, and longer duration of admission and antibiotic treatment. The overall susceptibility of microorganisms to antibiotics was also demonstrated with up to 68.6% resistance to cefuroxime and 36.9% to Gentamicin. Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA were the commonest Gram-positive organisms while Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter spp. the commonest Gram-negatives. Conclusion: Admission to Intensive Care Unit, blood transfusion, antibiotic regime and duration, fracture grade, injury severity score and duration of antibiotics have a significant positive predictive value to the development of resistance of microorganisms. The shift to predominantly Gram-negative microorganisms indicate an urgency to modify management of open fracture to achieve optimal results. This will also prevent the emergence of new multi-drug resistance microorganism which is already a worldwide public health problem.
Proteomic Profiles of Young Adults with Acute Myocardial Infarction
Authors: N Mohamed Bakrim , AS Mohd Shah , ANS Mohd. Shah , N A. Talib , J A.Rahman , N Muhamad Bunnori , Idorus Mohd Yusri , SK Zainal Abidin , A Abdullah
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Proteomic profiling is essential in understanding the pathophysiological process of multifactorial diseases such as acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Despite the increasing incidence of AMI in young adults, proteomic-based study focusing on young AMI remains limited. This study aimed to examine the plasma proteomic profiles of young adults with AMI compared to control subjects. We also hope to identify disease-specific protein biomarkers that contribute to the development of AMI in the young. Methods: Pooled plasma protein from 10 AMI patients aged 18 to 45 years and 10 age, gender and race - matched volunteers were separated using two-dimensional electrophoresis (2-DE). The spots proteins were analysed using the PD Quest analysis software. The spots proteins that were found to have been expressed differently between the two groups were identified by Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) Mass Spectrometry. Results: There were three differently expressed proteins namely Apolipoprotein AI (Apo AI), Apolipoprotein AIV (Apo AIV) and Haptoglobin (p < 0.05). The expressions of these proteins were found to be increased in young patients with AMI compared to control subjects. Conclusion: The up regulation of Apo AI, Apo AIV and Haptoglobin in AMI patients indicate their important roles in the development of atherosclerotic disease. Thus, Apo AI, Apo AIV and Haptoglobin are potential disease biomarkers for young AMI.
Socioeconomic Disparity and Depression Among Internal Migrant Workers In Myanmar
Authors: MS Yi , L Wongsa , S Kittipong
Published: November 2020

Background: Over the past few decades, Myanmar has faced mass internal migration to seek job opportunities and pursue a better life. Migration gives rise to unambiguous stress and depression. This study aimed to assess the magnitude of depression and to identify the association between socioeconomic disparity and depression among migrant workers in Myanmar. Methods and Materials: Cross-sectional study was done among 1,201 migrants in Yangon Region. To assess the socioeconomic status, mental health status, accessibility of health care service and Quality of Life by developing self–administered questionnaire. The Generalized Linear Mixed Model was applied to determine the association between socioeconomic disparity and depression after adjusting for other covariates. Result: Their average age was 31.44 ±10.31 years. Gender distribution was not much different. About one third of respondents were factory workers and had low level of education. The magnitude of depression was 38.22% (95%CI= 35.50-41.00). Regarding the socioeconomic disparity, adequacy of income (AOR= 1.79, 95%CI: 1.35-2.37, p value<0.001) and floor surface area of the houses (AOR= 1.21, 95%CI: 1.00-1.47, p value><0.001) were strongly associated with depression. Moreover, other factors that were associated with depression were stress, quality of life and burden of medical service cost. Conclusion: Two-fifth of internal migrant workers suffered depression. The findings highlighted to develop intervention aimed to improve mental health status among migrants. In order to achieve the sustainable development goals, it is important to make investment on mental health of the migrant workers.> <0.001) were strongly associated with depression. Moreover, other factors that were associated with depression were stress, quality of life and burden of medical service cost. Conclusion: Two-fifth of internal migrant workers suffered depression. The findings highlighted to develop intervention aimed to improve mental health status among migrants. In order to achieve the sustainable development goals, it is important to make investment on mental health of the migrant workers.
Pattern of Herbal and Dietary Supplement Usage and Conventional Medication Adherence among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Survey Finding
Authors: SN Sowtali , AA Mohd Rasani , AS Mohd. Shah , D Mohd. Yusoff , CR Draman , N Md. Nawi
Published: November 2020

Introduction: There is widespread use of herbal and dietary supplements worldwide among patients despite robust clinical evidence of its efficacy. This may lead to adverse effects, such as diabetes, hypertension, stroke, cardiovascular risk and kidney problems due to inappropriate self-prescription. This study was performed to determine the prevalence of herbal and dietary supplements usage among patients with chronic kidney disease and its association with the socio-demographic background and the conventional medication adherence. Materials and methods: A survey was conducted among 78 chronic kidney disease patients attending the Nephrology Clinic, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Pahang. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi Square Test and Fisher’s Exact Test. The p-value was set to be less 0.05 for its level of significance. Results: Most of the patients aged more than 50 years (89.7%), female (53.8%), unemployed (41%) and from lower socioeconomic earners (75.6%). Only 5.2% of respondents reported using herbal and dietary supplements. There was no association between socio-demographic background with the herbal and dietary supplements usage. Similarly, there was no association between herbal and dietary supplements usage and the conventional medication adherence. Conclusion: This study provides a good baseline on the usage of herbal and dietary supplements use among chronic disease patients. It can be concluded that the level of awareness among the patients is good. Nevertheless, a larger study shall be performed in the future to explore the pattern of association.
AĞRI KARAPAPAK/TEREKEME TÜRKLERİ GÖÇ ANLATILARI
Authors: KARAOĞLU Elif Gizem
Published: November 2020

Kafkasya, jeopolitik ve stratejik konumu açısından tarih boyunca birçok devletin hâkimiyeti altına almak istediği bölgelerden biri olmuştur. Asya, Avrupa ve Afrika kıtaları arasında kilit rol üstlenen ve Arap coğrafyacıların Cebelü’l-Elsân (dillerin dağı) diye adlandırdıkları bu bölgeye birçok Türk topluluğu gelmiş ve burayı mesken tutmuşlardır. Bu topluluklardan biri de Karapapak/Terekeme Türkleridir. At üstündeki savaşçı kabiliyetleri ile bilinen Karapapak/Terekeme Türklerinin kadim yurtları Kafkasya’da yer alan Gürcistan’ın Borçalı bölgesidir.
Rusya’nın sıcak denizlere inme politikası Rus Çarı I. Petro’nun vasiyeti olarak telakki edilmiş ve bu uğurda Ruslar, her türlü plan ve programı yapmışlardır. Bunlardan biri de Kafkasları ele geçirmek ve bu bölgeyi Türklerden arındırmaktır. Bölgedeki söz konusu hâkimiyetlerini 1828 Türkmençay Antlaşması ile tasdikleten Rusya, Kafkaslardan özellikle Gürcistan’ın Borçalı mevkinden binlerce Karapapak/Terekeme Türkünü göç etmeye mecbur kılmıştır. Ardı sıra yaşadıkları göçlerle anavatanlarından, ata topraklarından çıkarılan Karapapak/Terekeme Türkleri göç yollarında nice dramlar yaşamışlardır.
Karapapak/Terekeme Türklerinin göç anlatılarının derlendiği bu çalışmada sadece göç sırasında yaşananlar anlatılmamış; göç öncesi ve sonrası yaşananlara da değinilmiştir. Çalışmada ayrıca Karapapak/Terekeme ismi hakkında görüşlere, topluluğun kökenlerine, yaşadıkları göçlerin tarihî seyrine de yer verilmiştir.
93 HARBİ’NİN TÜRK ROMANI’NA YANSIMASI
Authors: AYDEMİR Mustafa
Published: November 2020

Tarihi bellek, bir ulusun milli bilincinin oluşmasında önemli bir role sahiptir. Bir toplumun ne olduğu, taşıdığı hususiyetleri ve potansiyelleri göstermesi bakımından tarih, kolektif bilinçaltını oluşturan en önemli unsurdur. Edebiyat ve tarih birbiriyle önemli ilişkileri ve ortak noktaları bulunan iki alan olarak dikkati çekmektedir. Bu yönüyle edebi metinler, yazılı belgelerin yanı sıra yaşanan anın tanıklığını göstermesi bakımından bünyesinde önemli malzemeler barındırmaktadırlar. Tarihi bilincin halka ulaşmasının ve onları etkilemesinin en etkili yolu, kurgusal bir metin olan roman türüyle mümkün olur. Bu bağlamda tarihçi, geçmişte gerçeğin peşine düşerken, romancı düşseli veya kafasında canlandırdığı bir geçmişi anlatır. Dolayısıyla tarihi romanı, gerçeğin hayal gücüyle yoğrularak yeni bir tarzda oluşturulması olarak değerlendirmek gerekir.
Tarihte 93 harbi olarak bilinen 1877-1878 Osmanlı-Rus Savaşı, Türk toplumunun hafızasında derin izler bırakmıştır. Rusların Slav kökenli ulusları kendi kontrolüne çekme çabalarına karşı Osmanlı devletinin aldığı asayiş tedbirleri, iki ülke arasında önce gerilime sonra savaşa sebep olur. Savaşın Kafkas Cephesi Komutanı Gazi Ahmet Muhtar Paşa ve Nene Hatun’un şahsında somutlaşan Türk halkının kahramanlıkları, zamanla destanlaşarak dilden dile aktarılmıştır. 93 Harbi’nin sebep olduğu katliamlar, işgaller ve esaret hayatı, dönem romanlarının sayfaları arasında kendisine geniş yer bulur.
Çalışmamızın giriş kısmında tarihi romana ve 93 Harbi’nin tarihi gerçekliğine değinildikten sonra, 93 Harbi’nin Kafkas Cephesi’nde yaşananlar, Şemsettin Ünlü’nün Yukarışehir ve Toprak Kurşun Geçirmez; Hayrettin Ziya’nın Dadaş Kız; Ahmet Dumlu’nun Meysun Ana; M. Talat Uzunyaylalı’nın Efsane Kadın Nene Hatun gibi romanlarından hareketle verilecektir
TÜRKİYE’DEKİ Z KUŞAKLARIN EĞİTİMİNDE AİLENİN ROLÜ: JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU’NUN “EMİLE YA DA EĞİTİM ÜZERİNE” ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: KOÇ AKRAN Sevda
Published: November 2020

Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, Jean Jacques Rousseau’nun Emile ya da Eğitim Üzerine eserinden hareketle, Türkiye’deki Z Kuşakların Eğitiminde Ailenin Rolünü belirlemektir. Araştırmada Z kuşağı ve Jean Jacques Rousseau’nun Emile ya da Eğitim Üzerine eseriyle ilgili doküman incelemesi yoluyla veriler toplanmıştır. Elde edilen dokümanlardan Rousseau’nun eserine ulaşılabilirliği göz önüne alınarak, İsmail Yerguz (2009) ve Yaşar Avunç’un (2009) çevirisini yaptığı Emile ya da Eğitim Üzerine kitapları araştırma kapsamına alınmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, Emile ya da Eğitim Üzerine eserde Rousseau’nun, günümüz Z kuşakları ailelerinin eğitimlerine destek çıkacak ve onlara rehber olacak düşüncelerin yer aldığı görülmüştür. Bu görüşlerin Z kuşağı ailesinin çocuk eğitimine önemli katkılar sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid-Tissue Lymphoma of the Descending Colon in a Patient with Blastocystis hominis Infection: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Lakhwani Sunil , Martín-Batista Silvia , Lakhwani Sunil , Machado-Machado Patricia , Rodríguez-Salazar María José , T. Hernández Miguel , Raya-Sánchez José María
Published: November 2020

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is an extra nodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma
that has been associated with chronic infections. It affects especially stomach, but other organs of
gastrointestinal tract can be also involved. Colon MALT lymphoma is a very rare disease. We report a case
of large bowel MALT lymphoma diagnosed as a result of weight loss and positive occult fecal blood test.
Blastocystis hominis infection was detected in fecal analysis. We hypothesize chronic parasitic infection
could be related with the development of the lymphoma.
A Review of National and International Online Medical Systems
Authors: RUSU Carmen Catalina , BADEA Viorica , MISTODIE Luigi Renato , VOICU Costica
Published: November 2020

Health and the access to medical services are key factors in the functioning of a sustainable society. In order to provide access to medical and health services, in the conditions of digitalization and implementation of ITC technologies, it is necessary to innovate and achieve synergies between digital and medical technologies. Digitization,
innovation and research should be complementary fi elds that represent the engines of a modern digital economy. In this context, the main objective of this paper is to perform an analysis on the online medical systems, both nationally and internationally. This analysis aims to identify the technologies and tools for information and prevention, existing ICT products in the medical fi eld and online medical platforms from Romania and abroad. The main aspects identifi ed in the analysis will represent the premises for designing an innovative online platform, which will aim to increase the visibility of scientifi c information, facilitate access to medical materials and provide personalized digital medical services, created by members of the innovative cluster network „For Health Dunarea de Jos”, existing in the South-East region of Romania.
Lumbar Discectomy. Why Romanian Spine Surgeons and Neurosurgeons Need a Paradigm Shift?
Authors: MOISA Horatiu Alexandru , NICA Dan Aurel , POPESCU Eugen Cezar , MOHAN Aurel George , IACOB Gabriel , CIUREA Alexandru Vlad
Published: November 2020

Low back pain and its management can be briefly summarized as an entire industry per se. As the general age of the population increases more and more patients fi nd themselves hospitalized with degenerative disorders of the spine which might not always mandate surgery. This article wishes to illustrate the negative tendencies regarding the increasing number of patients frequently receiving ill-advised surgery for low back pain and the consequences that further implicate the healthcare system and the economy. At the same time the authors wish to highlight the need for a national database of patients operated for spine disease and discuss a few key-items spine surgeons and neurosurgeons need to consider prior to operating patients with degenerative diseases of the spine.
How Rich is Platelet Rich Plasma? A Simple Preparation Method of PRP and Its Quality According to Various Classification Systems
Authors: FAIZAL Felice , NAMBIAR Balachandra , CHATTERJEE Raja , RANJAN Praveer
Published: November 2020

Background: platelets are a rich source of various growth factors and hence platelet rich plasma (PRP) is being used therapeutically in the fi eld of dermatology, orthopaedics and dentistry with promising results. However, methods of preparation of PRP vary with many commercial kits also available. Scoring systems like DEPA score, PAW system and sports medicine criteria score help in determining the quality of the fi nal product and guide therapy. Here we test a simple two step method for preparation of PRP and score it according to the abovementioned criteria while comparing it with the commercial kits analysed in literature. Methods: 10 ml whole blood was collected in 1.5 ml ACD solution from 100 healthy willing participants and analysed for platelet concentration. Sample was then centrifuged at 1600 rpm X 4 minutes in a calibrated laboratory centrifuge and supernatant was collected in a sterile tube using a sterile syringe. The supernatant was further concentrated for platelets by centrifuging at 3600 rpm X 10 minutes to form a platelet pellet at the bottom. All but 1 ml supernatant (Platelet defi cient plasma) was discarded and the platelet pellet was suspended again to form platelet rich plasma. Platelet count was estimated in this sample as done with the whole blood sample. The results were compared and analysed using statistical methods to determine the effi cacy of concentrating platelets by this method. Results: The tested method gave a fi nal concentration of more than four times the baseline concentration with approximately 30% effi ciency of capture and 80% purity. This was comparable to majority of the commercial systems tested in literature at a fraction of the cost. The scores according to various classifi cation systems were determined and reported. Conclusion: Every platelet rich plasma prepared for therapeutic purposes should be classifi ed according to any of the available scoring systems to determine its suitability for the purpose and to maintain uniformity in the quality of the product. The proposed two step method of preparation yields satisfactory quality of PRP by utilizing services of a basic laboratory at a fraction of the cost of commercial systems thereby enabling smaller medical institutions to utilize PRP therapy.
Wykaz drukowanych prac ks. prof. dra hab. Augustyna Eckmanna
Authors: Cieśluk Marek
Published: November 2020

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Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Rekrutmen Anggota KPPS Pemilu dengan Metode Simple Multi Attribute Rating Technique
Authors: Amalia Veradilla , Hamidani Syafi’ul
Published: November 2020

Pelaksanaan pemilu saat ini dilakukan dengan sistem pemilihan serentak dan merupakan sejarah baru dalam proses demokrasi di Indonesia. KPPS merupakan kelompok penyelenggara pemungutan suara yang berada di garis depan proses pemilihan umum. Saat ini pemilihan anggota KPPS di Kota Lubuklinggau dilakukan oleh PPS melalui koordinasi dengan RT setempat untuk memilih secara langsung anggota KPPS. Hal tersebut menjadi permasalahan yaitu anggota KPPS yang dipilih belum sesuai dengan kriteria. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tesebut, tentunya dibutuhkan sistem pendukung keputusan dalam melakukan rekrutmen anggota KPPS Pemilu yaitu sistem pendukung keputusan rekrutmen anggota KPPS Pemilu menggunakan metode SMART yang terdiri 4 kriteria yang dihasilkan dari uji validitas kriteria dan 50 alternatif berdasarkan teknik sampling kuota.Tentunya dengan sistem ini diharapkan dapat menjadi solusi dalam menyelesaikan masalah proses rekrutmen anggota KPPS sesuai dengan kriteria yang diamanahkan dalam peraturan komisi pemilihan umum di Indonesia. Adapun Model pengembangan sistem yang digunakan dalam membangun sistem adalah model waterfall. Dengan dibangunnya sistem pendukung keputusan rekrutmen anggota KPPS Pemilu dapat membantu PPS dalam pengambilan keputusan menentukan anggota KPPS yang berkualitas.

 

Kata kunci:KPPS, Pemilu, SPK, SMART

 

Abstract

 The current election is carried out using a simultaneous electoral system and is a new history in the democratic process in Indonesia. KPPS is a polling group that is at the forefront of the general election process. Currently the election of KPPS members in Lubuklinggau City is carried out by PPS in coordination with the local RT to directly elect KPPS members. This becomes a problem, namely that the elected KPPS members do not match the criteria. To overcome this problem, of course, a decision support system is needed in recruiting Election KPPS members, namely a decision support system for the recruitment of Election KPPS members using the SMART method which consists of 4 criteria resulting from the validity of the criteria and 50 alternatives based on the quota sampling technique. Of course, this system is expected to be a solution in solving the problem of the recruitment process for KPPS members in accordance with the criteria mandated in the general election commission regulations in Indonesia. The system development model used in building the system is the waterfall model. With the construction of a decision support system for the recruitment of members of the Election KPPS, it can assist PPS in making decisions to determine quality KPPS members. Keywords:KPPS, Election, SPK, SMART
Ujamaa and Global Education using a Border Thinking Approach
Authors: Dube Bekithemba
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT The researcher navigates the concept of Ujamaa and globality, as possible sites for the construction of a sustainable future for rural Afromontane people. It critiques the cultural mentality that retreats to a fundamentalist approach to life and, thereby, often derails progressive efforts to improve human conditions. A hybrid space is needed, where various cultural orientations can merge to reconfigure a better future for rural Afromontane people. The paper is couched in border thinking theory, which calls for a conglomeration of parties prone to social justice, inclusion and politics of identity, to converge at the border thinking space for reciprocal and intertwined efforts, to make the rural Afromontane a better place for its people.
A principle-based robustness analysis of admissibility-based argumentation semantics
Authors: Rienstra Tjitze , Sakama Chiaki , van der Torre Leendert , Liao Beishui
Published: November 2020

The principle-based approach is a methodology to classify and analyse argumentation semantics. In this paper we classify seven of the main alternatives for argumentation semantics using a set of new robustness principles. These principles complement Baroni and Giacomin’s original classification and deal with the behaviour of a semantics when the argumentation framework changes due to the addition or removal of an attack between two arguments. We distinguish so-called persistence principles and monotonicity principles, where the former deal with the question of whether a labelling or extension of an argumentation framework under a given semantics persists after a change, and the latter with the question of whether new labellings or extensions are created after a change. We furthermore show in which sense labelling-based and extension-based semantics lead to subtly different principles and results. Our results can be used for choosing a semantics for a particular application, or to guide the search for new argumentation semantics, but they have been used also in the design of algorithms.
Column Study for Adsorption of Methylene Blue Dye using Azadirachta indica Adsorbent
Authors: Goswami Vibha , Upadhyaya Renu , Meher Sumanta Kumar
Published: November 2020

In this study, synthesised Azadirachta indica adsorbent was used for the removal of methylene blue dye using a packed bed column. The effect of feed flow rate, feed methylene blue dye concentration, and bed height of column on percentage removal of dye was studied. It was observed that the column bed exhausted rapidly at a higher flow rate and therefore, a breakthrough occurred faster. However, it was observed that bed exhaustion time increases on increasing the bed height from 2 to 10 inch at 10 mg/L feed dye concentration and feed flow rate of 40 ml/min. It was also found that the breakthrough curve is more dispersed and the percentage removal of dye increases on decreasing the feed methylene dye concentration from 150 to 10 mg/L. The percentage removal was found to be 96.89% at 20 ml/min of feed flow rate under 10 inch of bed height and 10 mg/L of feed dye concentration. The atomic absorption spectrophotometer and scanning electron microscope were used for estimating the effluent dye concentration from the column and morphological study, respectively.
Potentials for Ecotourism Development at the Tikub Lake: The Obscure Small Lake of Tiaong, Quezon, Philippines
Authors: Anastacio Nico Jayson C. , Brillo Bing Baltazar C.
Published: November 2020

In Philippines the small lakes are hardly prioritised for ecotourism development, as many are undeveloped, arbitrarily governed and ecologically threatened. This situation is exacerbated by the lack of baseline information, the absence of basic management/development plan, and scarcity of scholarly works—little is known or written about small lakes. The study explores the potentials for ecotourism development of Tikub Lake located at the Tiaong Municipality in Quezon Province. It is locally accessible and easily reachable from the major urban population centres. As compared to other small lakes, Tikub Lake has a relatively superior water condition with impressive physical features and biodiversity. It has a promising market demand following the trajectory of nature-based tourism locally and nationally. It has rudimentary arrangements and ordinances to get set ecotourism and a committed local government, therefore, it is expected to contribute to the municipality’s tourism industry and economy. Ecotourism development is a feasible alternative for encouraging countryside economic expansion and for sustainably managing a small lake.
Asymptotic behaviors of global solutions for a semilinear diffusion equation in the de Sitter spacetime
Authors: Nakamura Makoto , Takeda Hiroshi
Published: November 2020

A semilinear diffusion equation is considered in the de Sitter spacetime with the spatially flat curvature. Global solutions for small initial data and their asymptotic behaviors in high order are obtained. Some effects of the spatial expansion and contraction are studied through the problem.
Additional Closeness and Networks Growth
Authors: Dangalchev Chavdar
Published: November 2020

Creation and growth are very important in network analysis. In this article we propose one possible model for networks generation. The probabilities of new links are proportional to the expected closeness of the added node. We also propose a new characteristic of graphs - additional closeness, which measures the maximal closeness of a graph after adding a new link. Some properties of the additional closeness are explored. Three different ways of joining two networks are investigated.
Comparison of outcomes of infants with giant omphaloceles over two decades
Authors: Witt R.E. , Singhal M. , Vachharajani A.J.
Published: November 2020

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of infants with giant omphalocele (GO) born in two different epochs over two decades at a single institution. Specifically, it examined whether the utilization of selective pulmonary vasodilators and extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO) in the management of pulmonary hypertension in the second epoch were associated with improved outcomes. METHODS: The medical records of all patients diagnosed with GO at a large children’s hospital from January 1, 1996 to December 31, 2016 were reviewed and divided into two epochs. Patients were classified as having an isolated GO or GO with minor or major associated anomalies. GO was defined as a defect more than or equal to 5 cm in size and/or liver in the sac. RESULTS: During the study period, 59 infants with GO were identified. The duration of invasive mechanical ventilation was significantly shorter among the survivors from the second epoch (p = 0.03), with none greater than seven days. There were no significant differences in the outcomes of survival to NICU discharge and length of stay (LOS) between infants in the two epochs. CONCLUSIONS: Infants with GO who required invasive mechanical ventilation for more than seven days did not survive in the second epoch. Survival did not improve with use of selective pulmonary vasodilators and ECMO. This information could be shared with families during prenatal and postnatal counselling to facilitate informed decision making regarding goals of care.
Rehabilitation in primary lateral sclerosis mimicking parkinsonism: A case report
Authors: Moggio Lucrezia , Petraroli Annalisa , Marotta Nicola , Demeco Andrea , Pino Ilaria , Marinaro Cinzia , Barletta Marianna , Ammendolia Antonio
Published: November 2020

BACKGROUND: Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) is an upper motor neurons disease that on rare occasions may determine bradykinesia and motor fatigue. To date, no rehabilitative treatment has been described as useful for these patients. CASE PRESENTATION: A 68-year-old male developed dysarthria, spastic laugh, impairments of handwriting and fine motor, gait and dysphagia disorders for both solids and liquids over the period from 2015 to December 2018, with normal DaT scans and no clinical benefits from therapy with levodopa, pramipexole and baclofen. The patient underwent exercises for gait training and balance control with sensory treadmill and stabilometric platform and kinesiotherapy to improve fine motor skills of both hands and postural changes, five days a week for two weeks. Based on our data, the patient showed an improvement in balance and gait parameters in T2 compared to T1. CONCLUSION: Thanks to the synergistic action of a combined treatment of physical and instrumental therapy, despite the rare pathology and complex disability, the patient had important benefits in terms of performance and independence in daily activity.
The role of speech therapist in the patient care team for bariatric surgery
Authors: Tomanchieviez Maiara , Viégas da Silva Garcia Tainá , Braude Canterji Marlei , Gollo Marques Vidor Deisi Cristina
Published: November 2020

The work of the speech therapist with patients undergoing Bariatric Surgery (BS) is still little explored, although essential for the adequate preparation of the subject for surgery, as well as for his short and long term recovery. Given its importance and it’s still limited performance in this scenario, the objective of this study was to verify the perception of patients about the importance and effectiveness of speech therapy both in the pre and postoperative period of BS. Questionnaires were carried out with 44 patients divided into 4 groups, according to the moment of bariatric surgery follow-up. Most of the subjects were unaware of the role of the speech therapist at the beginning of the treatment, but they considered their guidance and their presence in the team relevant during the process. The ignorance of the role of the SpeechLanguage Pathologist in the care of bariatric patients is related to the incipient participation of Speech-Language Pathologists in this scenario. The positive impact of speech therapy guidelines in the preoperative period improves quality of life, provides information and clarifies subjects’ doubts and fears, enhancing results and minimizing postoperative problems. The professional’s guidance in relation to the aspects experienced in the patients’ daily lives implies a consensus on the importance of the participation of the Speech Therapist during the process of monitoring the BS. Patients’ perception of the importance of the guidelines received by the Speech-Language Pathologist was well-known, as well as their necessary participation in the multidisciplinary team. The results demonstrated the effectiveness of speech therapy both in the pre and in the short and long term postoperative period.
PEMBUATAN BAKSO IKAN GABUS DENGAN PEMANFAATAN TEPUNG SAGU YANG MERUPAKAN POTENSI LOKAL SUMBER DAYA ALAM KABUPATEN INDRAGIRI HILIR
Authors: Novitasari Rifni , Mardesci Hermiza
Published: November 2020

Telah dilakukan penelitian tentang pembuatan bakso ikan gabus  dengan pemanfaatan tepung sagu yang merupakan potensi lokal sumber daya alam Kabupaten Indragiri Hilir pada tanggal dari tanggal 28 September sampai dengan 2 Oktober 2020.  Adapun penelitian dilakukan dengan 3 Perlakuan yakni A = Bakso Ikan Gabus dengan penambahan tepung sagu 80 gr, B = Bakso Ikan Gabus dengan penambahan tepung sagu 100 gr dan C = Bakso Ikan Gabus dengan penambahan tepung sagu 120 gr, kemudian dari masing perlakuan dilakukan analisa dengan menggunakan metode Uji Hedonik dengan melibatkan 20 orang panelis terlatih.  Dari hasil analisa diketahui bahwa perlakuan terbaik adalah perlakuan A dengan skor terhadap warna 7,60, skor rasa 7,45 dan skor aroma 8,35.
A világítás katonai vonatkozásai 2/1. rész : A harctéri világítás, a látás és látáskorlátozás eszközei
Authors: Jasztrab Péter János , Istók Róbert
Published: November 2020

A cikksorozatunk második részében folytatjuk az előzőekben megkezdett fény és világítás katonai aspektusainak tárgyalását, amely a téma nagysága miatt három különálló alfejezetre tagolódik. Az elsőben a harctéri látást befolyásoló környezettel és eszközökkel, csoportosítással foglalkozunk. Ezt követően a követelményekkel, előírásokkal és a felszerelésről lesz szó, hogy a záró alfejezetben egy történelmi áttekintést nyújtsunk a témában, amelyben a fénybiztosítással is foglalkozunk. Összességében három különálló, egymásra épülő egységben járjuk körbe a legdinamikusabb és a legnagyobb kihívást jelentő körülmények között végrehajtott szolgálati feladatok nehézségeit, lehetőségeit és előírásait. Egy rövid történelmi áttekintés keretén belül bemutatjuk a korlátozott vizuális viszonyok között végzett műveleteket, valamint a látási képességet befolyásoló eszközöket.
Biopesticide for overcoming caterpillar pests on cabbage plant (Brassica oleracea L)
Authors: Taufik Muhammad , Cahyadi Boby , Tarigan Enita Dewi br , Razali Mariany
Published: November 2020

Bukit Rumah Sendi Farmer Group is one of the farmer groups in Ujung Sampun Village, which consists of 22 family heads. Ujung Sampun Village is one of the villages in Dolat Rayat subdistrict, Karo District in Provinsi Sumatera Utara. This partner distance is about 70 km from Universitas Sumatera Utara. Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L) is a commodity planted by this farmer group. Plutella xylostella caterpillars available in cabbage are very much needed from the harvest so they need to be eradicated. Garlic is a crop interrupted by farmers is one of the local commodities besides cabbage. Garlic (Allium sativum) which releases biopesticides can kill caterpillars on cabbage. This activity is to provide innovations about the appropriate technology of biopesticides from raw materials of garlic to eradicate caterpillars as pests of partner cabbage plant diseases. The activities that have been carried out are preparation of garlic as a raw material for biopestides, applying biopesticides to selected community cabbage land every day at 9 am for 30 days. The results show that biopesticides are very effective in killing caterpillar pests with a mortality rate of 95%.