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Distribution of RH and Kell (K) blood group antigens among blood donors in a tertiary care hospital of Jammu region, India
Authors: Yasmeen Irm , Sidhu Meena , Ahmed Ibrar
Published: March 2019

Background: Knowledge about the frequency of red cell antigen phenotype is very important for the creation of donor data bank and to minimize the risk of alloimmunization. This requires the determination of immunological characteristics of blood products and blood recipients by performing phenotyping of clinically significant blood group antigens. The aims and objectives were to study the distribution of Rh and Kell (K) antigen among blood donors of different ethnic groups in a tertiary care hospital.Methods: This was prospective observational cross sectional one-point analysis study which was carried out over a period of one year with effect from November 2015 to October 2016 in the Postgraduate Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion Medicine, Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) Hospital, Government Medical College, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It comprised of voluntary and replacement donors and categorized into different ethnic groups i.e Dogras, Gujjar Muslims, Non-Gujjar Muslims, Kashmiri Pandits, Sikhs and Christian. Donors selection criteria was as per Drug and Cosmetic Act.Results: A total of 500 (Five hundred) blood samples from the donors of all blood groups were typed for the presence of Rh (D, C, E, c, e) and Kell (K) antigens. Out of these 500 samples, 420 were antigen typed by conventional tube technique and 80 samples were typed by column agglutination technique using glass beads. As per ethnicity, maximum donors were Dogras (74%) followed by Non-Gujjar Muslims (9.4%), Gujjar Muslims (9%), Sikhs (5.6%), Kashmiri Pandits (1.4%) and Christians were the least in frequency (0.6%). On phenotyping for Rh and Kell antigens ‘e’ antigen have the ubiquitous distribution and was found to have the highest frequency 486 (97.2%) followed by ‘D’ antigen 472 (94.4%), ‘C’ antigen 426 (85.2%), ‘c’ antigen 320 (64.0%) and ‘E’ antigen 103 (20.6%). Overall frequency of Kell (K) antigen was 2.6%.Conclusions: Knowledge of red cell antigen phenotype frequencies in a population with different ethnic groups can help in creating donor data bank and database for the distribution of blood groups for preparing inhouse cell panels and providing proper antigen compatible blood for patients with multiple alloantibodies and also reduce the risk of RBC antigen alloimmunization along with their complications.
Body composition and prevalence of overweight and obesity and its determinants among adolescents in Manipur, North-Eastern India: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Oinam Joymati , Akoijam Joy Singh , Yumnam Ningthemba , Roy L. Suresh , Khanna Tripti
Published: March 2019

Background: Childhood obesity is emerging as one of the serious public health problems. It has become one of the significant risk factors associated with a cluster of non-communicable diseases which causes an enormous socioeconomic and public health burden. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the body fat % and prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescent in Manipur and to identify factors which may contribute to overweight.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 12,410 students studying in class VIII-XII in four districts of Manipur from 2007-2009.  A self-administered questionnaire method was used. BMI and Body composition were determined using the TANITA Body Composition Analyzer. Overweight/ obesity were classified by using WHO classification. Analysis done using SPSSv20 and mean (SD), percentages and Chi-square test were used. A p-value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results: The overall mean fat % was 19.4±6.1 and girls have higher fat% than boys. Overall prevalence of overweight and obesity were 6.4% and 1.2% respectively. Obesity prevalence was more among girls than boys (1.6% vs 1.0%). Statistically significant association was found between obesity with family history of overweight, private schooling, playing games, mode of transport to school, sleeping hours, being vegetarian and watching television.Conclusions: Though the prevalence of overweight and obesity as compared to other parts of India is low, the increasing trend is a definite cause of concern. Therefore, there is a need for primary prevention targeted among children and adolescents regarding adoption of healthy life styles.
HLA-B*44 allele associated with clinical parameters in HIV-1 infected Moroccan cohort
Authors: Youssoufi Fatima , El Annaz Hicham , Laraqui Abdelilah , Tagajdid Reda , Abi Rachid , Elkochri Safae , Frikh Rachid , Bajjou Tahar , Hjira Naoufal , Sekhsokh Yassine , Mrani Saad
Published: March 2019

Background: The human leukocyte antigen-B*44 (HLA-B*44) allele has been reported to have promising results in the control of human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection and associated with protection against HIV-1 disease progression. In the Moroccan HIV-1 infected patients, the contribution of this allele has not been established. This study aimed to evaluate the distribution of HLA-B*44 allele among HIV-1-infected in Morocco. Additionally, investigate HLA-B*44 allele association with demographical and HIV clinical parameters.Methods: One hundred and sixty-seven HIV-1 infected, antiretroviral naive individuals were enrolled in this study. The HLA-B*44 allele screening was performed using the PCR amplification.Results: Of the 167 individuals genotyped, 26 (16%) of them expressing the HLA-B*44 allele. Clinical stages at diagnosis, median pre-treatment HIV viral load (pVL) and CD4 T cell counts differ significantly (p = 0.0001, p=0.001 and p=0.0001 respectively) between the patients who had been expressing the HLA-B*44 allele and patients who had not been expressing this allele. The presence of HLA-B*44 allele was significantly associated with pVL and CD4 T cell counts (p=0.004 and p=0.0001 respectively). The bivariate analysis has showed that the expression of the HLA-B*44 allele was strongly associated with advanced HIV infection (Odd ratio (OR) 0.12 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.04-0.37), p=0.0001).Conclusions: Author have described for the first time in Morocco the association of the HLA-B*44 allele with the clinical parameters of HIV infection. These results expand the knowledge of the distribution and effect of this allele in the Moroccan population.
Spontaneous subdural hematoma in a multigravida with chronic kidney disease and superadded pre-eclampsia detected by MRI: a case report
Authors: Yadav Preeti , Mukherjee Arindam , Kumar Rakesh
Published: March 2019

Chronic kidney disease and pre-eclampsia are both known individual culprits for significant morbidity and mortality of mother and child worldwide. Non traumatic spontaneous subdural hematoma in pregnancy is a rare scenario, however stage 5 chronic kidney disease with superadded pre-eclampsia can be contributory factor for spontaneous extra axial bleed. Our patient was 25-year-old with history of end stage renal disease and chronic hypertension admitted with superadded pre-eclampsia. She had 1 living issue and 2 stillbirths. There was sudden deterioration of mental status as well as motor performance, the patient turned stupurous and was not following verbal commands. Patient was sent for MRI evaluation of brain and diagnosed as right sided subdural hematoma with significant midline shift towards the contralateral side. No intraparenchymal haemorrhage was noted.
Preoperative thyroid stimulating hormone level as risk factor for differentiated thyroid cancer
Authors: Moustafa Asem Fayed , Ammar Mohammed Sabery , El-Hantour Asmaa , El-Kased Ahmed Farag
Published: March 2019

Background: The objective of the study was to explore the relationship between TSH and differentiated thyroid cancer.Methods: From September 2017-September 2018, two groups included 247 euthyroid patients with thyroid swelling who had thyroidectomy studied retrospectively and prospectively by observing preoperative TSH level. Euthyroid adult patients with differentiated thyroid cancer and benign thyroid conditions and euthyroid patients with any thyroid diseases who will going to have thyroidectomy were included otherwise other thyroid conditions were excluded. Patients were classified into 192 retrospective cases (Group I) and 55 prospective cases (Group II).Results: Increased age of malignant cases with a female predominance. All cases presented with a neck swelling. Clinically in group I nodular swelling in 156 cases (81.2%), diffuse swelling in 36 cases (18.8%) and in group II, nodular swelling in 47 cases (85.5%) and diffuse swelling in 8 cases (14.5%). Histopathology of group I thyroid adenoma in 5 cases (4.8%) and multinodular goiter in 100 cases (95.2%). In addition 80 cases (92%) were papillary carcinoma and follicular carcinoma in 7 cases (8%) while in group II; multinodular goiter in29 cases (100%) and papillary carcinoma in 21 cases (80.8%) as well as follicular carcinoma in 5 cases (19.2%) in malignant cases. Group I showed a significant increase in TSH in malignant cases with the same finding in group II.Conclusions: TSH is an indicator for thyroid malignancy and FNAC biopsy is recommended for thyroid swellings showed elevated TSH.
Serum triglyceride level: a predictor of complications and outcomes in acute pancreatitis?
Authors: Anandaravi B. N. , Kalavathi L.
Published: March 2019

Background: The aims and objectives were to analyse the influence of elevated triglyceride level in acute pancreatitis so the ability to predict the severity of acute pancreatitis can help identify the patients at increased risk of morbidity and mortality, therefore to make an early decision to triage these patients and treat accordingly.Methods: An observational study was undertaken over a span of 6 months from January 2018 to June 2018 in K.R Hospital, Mysore, Karnataka, India. 50 Patients admitted with the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis, who had serum triglyceride levels measured within the first 24 hrs of admission, were divided into 2 groups. The study group consisted of patients with a triglyceride level ≥200 mg/dl (group 2) and the control group consisted of triglyceride level of ≤ 200 mg/dl (group 1). We collected the detailed history, data of laboratory values, incidence of complications like pleural effusion, acute kidney injury, pancreatic necrosis, shock, admission to ICU, length of total hospital stay and death.Results: A total of fifty patients were included in the study out of which 42 patients had triglycerides of less than 200 mg/dl and 8 patients had triglycerides of more than 200 mg/dl. There was no significant difference in the incidence of pleural effusion and shock but there was significant difference in the incidence of acute kidney injury, pancreatic necrosis and Intensive care unit stay between the two groups.Conclusions: A triglyceride level of more than 200 mg/dl on admission in acute pancreatitisis is an independent predictor of developing local and systemic complications, hospital stay, admission to ICU and death.
Clinical-epidemiological profile of acute appendicitis at tertiary care institute of Bhuj, Kutch: a retrospective study
Authors: Vegad Kamlesh , Parmar Ghanshyam
Published: March 2019

Background: Acute appendicitis is one of the commonest surgical emergencies in all ages and the importance of specific elements in the clinical diagnosis remains controversial. Present study was performed with an aim to determine the presenting pattern of acute appendicitis and to review the pathological diagnosis.Methods: Present retrospective study was conducted in 115 patients who had appendicectomy for acute appendicitis at the Department of Surgery, tertiary care institute of Gujarat, India for the period of 1 year. The complaints and physical examination findings of the patients were obtained from their medical files Patient demographics, clinical features, operative findings and histology results were recorded on a special patient proforma.Results: Out of the total of 115 patients studied, 70 were males while 45 were females. The most common presenting complaints were abdominal pain (n=115), Nausea (n=55), vomiting (n=77) and diarrhoea (n=14). At surgery, 68.6% of appendices were apparently inflamed.1.7% were perforated and 5.2% had appendicular abscess whereas in 24.3% cases faecolith with inflammation was present. Sixty percent of the patients were discharged on the 4th day, 5.2% were discharged on 5th day, 4.3% on 6th day, 25.2% on 7th day and 3.4% on 8th day and 1.7% had a hospital stay of 10 or more days.Conclusions: Present study shows that acute appendicitis in India is a disease of young males. Hospitalization time was directly associated with the evolutionary phase and increased with the severity of appendicitis.
Splenectomy in sickle cell haemoglobinopathies
Authors: Mishra Brajamohan , Nayak Malaya Krishna , Mishra Sandeep , Das Itishree
Published: March 2019

Background: Sickle cell disease is one of the common haemoglobinopathies in the world. Among its various clinical presentations, splenic complications are associated with high morbidity and substantial mortality, the only effective preventive strategy for which is prophylactic splenectomy. The aim of the present study was to observe the safety and effectiveness of splenectomy to prevent frequent requirement of hospitalizations, blood transfusions and splenic complications in patients of sickle cell disease.Methods: The study was carried out in 72 patients of SCD with splenomegaly who underwent splenectomy for some indication in the surgery department of VSSIMSAR, Burla during the period from October 2016 to September 2018. Their preoperative baseline hematological parameters and frequency of transfusion requirement was compared with postoperative status.Results: Of these 72 SCD patients, 49 (68.7%) patients had repeated requirement of blood transfusion and hypersplenism, 22 (30.5%) patients had history of one or more episodes of splenic sequestration crises, one patient had splenic abscess. After splenectomy the mean increase in haemoglobin level, TLC and TPC was respectively 2.83±0.9 gm%, 1.7±0.8 lac/cmm and 2726±1618/cmm. Operative mortality was 0%. None of the patients required any blood transfusion and no major postoperative complications during 6 months follow up period.Conclusions: The morbidity of the patients of SCD in terms of repeated hospitalizations, blood transfusion, living with a huge spleen, accompanying symptoms and its complications can be effectively minimized by the elective splenectomy. With good preoperative preparation and post-operative management, splenectomy in SCD patients is a safe procedure with minimal risk of post-operative complications.
Primary tuberculosis of the breast: a diagnostic dilemma
Authors: Khan Rafat , Charokar Kailash
Published: March 2019

Primary tuberculosis of the breast is a rare disease, despite the high prevalence of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis in disease endemic countries. The diagnosis of primary breast tuberculosis is challenging due to it’s non-specific clinical and imaging findings. Lesions of tuberculosis such as nodular mastitis, disseminated mastitis, and sclerosing lesions clinically mimic fibroadenoma, carcinoma, and fibrocystic changes, depending on the mode of presentation. We report a case of primary tuberculosis of breast, she presented with breast lump. The diagnosis was confirmed on histopathology after wide excision of the lump. The patient recovered uneventfully and was discharged on antitubercular therapy for 9 months with follow-up protocol. The primary tuberculosis of the breast presents with a diagnostic dilemma for the surgeons. A high index of suspicion for tuberculosis is needed in diseases endemic countries, especially in the Indian subcontinent.
Mathematical models of obtaining stereo images from two-mirror catadioptric systems with regard to lens distortion
Authors:   Program Systems’ Institute named after A.K. Ailamazyan of Russian Academy of Sciences, Stepanov D.N.
Published: March 2019

In this paper, we develop and research mathematical models that describe image acquisition from two-mirror catadioptric systems, which allow one to generate stereo images using a single camera and two flat mirrors. The main difference between the proposed models and existing solutions in this area is that real camera distortion is introduced into the images. An overview of the main methods of creating 3D models using optical technologies is presented, as well as an overview of types of catadioptric systems depending on the number of mirrors and their shape (curved or flat). The methodology of the research consists in the mathematical modeling of a two-mirror catadioptric system, as well as in a computer experiment using real images that were obtained using a stereo nozzle with two flat mirrors and synthetic images which were generated based on the ray tracing algorithm. Results of the experiments on the camera calibration with a stereo nozzle, as well as results of image rectification using the calibration data and developed mathematical models are presented. The results of the experiments allow us to verify the adequacy of the developed models. The proposed models expand the theory of computer vision and can be used in the creation and research of computer vision systems for robotic complexes.
A parallel fusion method of remote sensing image based on NSCT
Authors:   The School of Computer and Information Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Xue X. , Xiang F. ,   The School of Computer and Information Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Wang H. ,   The School of Computer and Information Engineering, Anyang Normal University
Published: March 2019

Remote sensing image fusion is very important for playing the advantages of a variety of remote sensing data. However, remote sensing image fusion is large in computing capacity and time consuming. In this paper, in order to fuse remote sensing images accurately and quickly, a parallel fusion algorithm of remote sensing image based on NSCT (nonsubsampled contourlet transform) is proposed. In the method, two important kinds of remote sensing image, multispectral image and panchromatic image are used, and the advantages of parallel computing in high performance computing and the advantages of NSCT in information processing are combined. In the method, based on parallel computing, some processes with large amount of calculation including IHS (Intensity, Hue, Saturation) transform, NSCT, inverse NSCT, inverse IHS transform, etc., are done. To realize the method, multispectral image is processed with IHS transform, and the three components, I, H, and S are gotten. The component I and the panchromatic image are decomposed with NSCT. The obtained low frequency components of NSCT are fused with the fusion rule based on the neighborhood energy feature matching, and the obtained high frequency components are fused with the fusion rule based on the subregion variance. Then the low frequency components and the high frequency components after fusion are processed with the inverse NSCT, and the fused component is gotten. Finally, the fused component, the component H and the component S are processed with the inverse IHS transform, and the fusion image is obtained. The experiment results show that the proposed method can get better fusion results and faster computing speed for multispectral image and panchromatic image.
A review of methods of embedding information in digital objects for security in the internet of things
Authors:   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, Evsutin O.O. , Kokurina A.S. ,   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, Meshcheryakov R.V. ,   V.A. Trapeznikov Institute of Control Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: March 2019

Transmission, processing and storage of information in the infrastructure of the Internet of Things are related to the necessity for solving a number of problems in information security. The main difficulty lies in the fact that the infrastructure of the Internet of Things is not homogeneous and contains many different devices, including those with limited computing resources. One of the approaches to solving these problems is to embed additional information into the transmitted and stored digital objects. In this paper we present a review of methods of embedding information in digital data to provide security in the Internet of Things, including methods of steganographic embedding of information and methods for embedding digital watermarks. We reviewed methods of embedding information into digital images, as well as wireless sensor network data, proposed for use in the Internet of Things. In this paper we defined the advantages and disadvantages of individual methods and groups of methods, also we analyzed their applicability for data protection in the Internet of Things. Relevant trends in this field of research have been identified.
Polarization and topological mode dispersion of optical vortices in circular optical fibers
Authors:   V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Barshak E.V. , Yavorsky M.A. ,   V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Vikulin D.V. ,   V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Lapin B.P. ,   V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Volyar A.V. ,   V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Alexeyev C.N. ,   V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University
Published: March 2019

In this paper we investigated a problem of intermode dispersion within a group of optical vortices with an azimuthal number greater than or equal to 1 in circular optical fibers. It was established that, while there is no dispersion between optical vortices with topological charge ± 1, both standard polarization mode dispersion and a new-form topological mode dispersion occurred between optical vortices with the topological charge greater than 1. The dependence of the dispersion of optical vortices on the wavelength for the gradient and step-index fibers with variable parameters was numerically obtained and analyzed. A feasibility of zero mode dispersion in step-index fibers was established.
A method for dynamic segmentation of a pair of sequental video-frames
Authors:   Ivanovo State University, Vaganov S.E.
Published: March 2019

An algorithm of dynamic segmentation of sequential frame pairs was proposed. A comparative analysis of segmentation quality when finding shifts and affine inter-frame transformations for the segments was conducted. In addition, we compared the performance of the proposed method with some static segmentation approaches.
The Correlation of Chest Radiographic Image of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with HbA1C Level
Authors: Soerono L U , Soewondo W
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The Effects of Allopurinol on Glutathione Sulfhydryl (GSH) Serum Level, %FEV1, Six Minute Walking Test, and CAT Score of Chronis Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
Authors: Sutanto Y S , . Suradi , . Samuel
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Comparison of Microscopic and PCR for Detection Giardia sp. in the Human Fecal Sample at Bedog Watershed, Sleman, DIY
Authors: . Sari Y , . Suryawati B , . Yudhani R D , . Artama W T
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The Correlation of Hyperinflation Chest Radiographic Image with Spirometry in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
Authors: Fiestana E , . Widiastuti
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Effectiveness of Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) Compared with Conventional Therapy Toward Wound Dehiscence of Post-Operative Laparotomy
Authors: Laqif A , Aini Fatah N , Hari Respati S
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Increasing Trends or Sociodemographic Changes? Decomposition Analyses of Maternal Complication in Indonesia
Authors: Widyaningsih V , . Khotijah
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The Association Between Serum Resistin Level with the Degree of Coronary Artery Stenosis
Authors: Suparyatmo J B , Ariningrum D , Krisyanti N
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One Tutor for Two Groups: Student Centered-Learning Stimulation in Problem Based-Discussion with Two Way Close Circuit Tele-Vision (CCTV)
Authors: Dian N , Subandono J , . Sarsono , . Martini
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Hypertension and Cognitive Decline in Male Elderly
Authors: Sulastomo H , Ismaya M D R D , Kusumawati R , Nursidiq A A
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Diminutive Forming Suffixes in Instructional German Books
Authors: Akhmad Bukhori H
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Caption in Mandarin: Necessity or Existence?
Authors: Ventivani A
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Social-Semiotic Analysis of Chupa Chups Printed Advertisement
Authors: Sutrisna Agustia K T
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Project-based Learning in Chinese Classroom: A Way to Stimulate Students
Authors: Putri Iriani A , Fitri Abidin S F , Safitri S R
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NHT Assisted LKS Based Visual Thinking: Emerging Critical Thinking Ability for Prospective Teacher
Authors: Jannah W , Ismaniati C
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Ellipsis As Aesthetic Formal Marker of the Short Story Das Brot
Authors: . Rosyidah
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Analyzing the Expression of Complementing in Harry Potter the Movie By Using Grice’s Cooperative Principles: A Contextual Supplementary Material
Authors: Rizkiyah I , Rezky Winanda E
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Reading Comprehension Skill By Using Cooperative Learning Type of Talking Stick
Authors: Khanifatul Fitriyah L , Winarni R , Murwaningsih T
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Themed Figurative Ceramic Artistic Creation from Local Culture Inspiration
Authors: . Ponimin
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Using Indonesian Local Wisdom As Language Teaching Material to Build Students’ Character in Globalization Era
Authors: Ayu Shaleha M , Purbani W
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An Argumentative Essay Scale: Its Assessment Criteria to Employ
Authors: Putri Maharani A A
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Collaborative Learning in ESP Speaking Classroom: Learners’ Perceptions and Experiences
Authors: Febrie Novitasari N
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Designing a 21st Century Assessment in EFL Learning Context
Authors: Nurul Asri A
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Developing Phonics Material to Improve the Spoken English of Indonesian Tertiary Students
Authors: Gozali I
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Integrating Character Building in Learning of Literature Using Kentrung’s Creation in the Digital Era
Authors: Astari Pitaloka H
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Improved Asset Design for Educational Asynchronous Games @KAR with Visual Concept of Malang City
Authors: Pramono A , . Pujiyanto
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The Domination of “Street Art Culture” in the Interior Design of Cafés in the City of Malang
Authors: Eka Rahmawati F , Anggrian M
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Analysis of Musical Drama “Udin and the Magic Book”
Authors: Kuswaty M , Cahyani I
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Improving Students’ Higher Order-thinking Skills Through Problem-based Learning in Introduction to Microeconomics Course
Authors: Kurniawati T
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Asymmetry and Governance of Corporate Social Responsible Disclosure in Indonesia
Authors: Adiasih P , Lianawati V
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Development of Module MYOB Accounting Undergraduate Study Program for the Students of Accounting Education
Authors: . Rochmawati , Rohayati S , Listiadi A , Widayati I
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Earnings Quality: The Association of Board diversity, Executive Compensation, Debt Covenant, and Investment Opportunity Sets
Authors: Auliyanti Nurbach S , Purwohedi U , Handarini D
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The Roles of Digital Literacy, Technology Literacy, and Human Literacy to Encourage Work Readiness of Accounting Education Students in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era
Authors: Lestari S , Santoso A
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The Role of Good Government Governance on the Influence of E-Government Implementation Toward Local Government Performance
Authors: Supratiwi W , . Isnalita , Angesti Octorizki F
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Regional Tourism Development As Poverty Reduction Strategy in Bangli Regency
Authors: Agus Jana Susila G P
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Determination of School Culture and Motivation on Learning Tourism Achievement
Authors: Putu Gede Parma I , Nyoman Natajaya I , Nyoman Lisna Handayani N
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Knowledge Transfer ‘Mapalus’ in An Eris Village, Indonesia
Authors: Senduk V A
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Effect of Profitability and Size Companies on Tax Avoidance in Manufacturing Companies Listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Masnawaty S H
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Effect of Learning Style on Learning Outcomes with Mediator Variable Learning Motivation
Authors: Pratama G P , Pinayani A
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Earnings Management Within Three Tax Reforms Era
Authors: Nur Perwita A , Anita Nuswantara D
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The Effect of Pedagogic Competence, Professional Competence, Social Competence, and Teachers’ Personal Competence on Teachers’ Performance in Marketing Program
Authors: Sudarwanto T , Sulistyowati R
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Effect of Non-Linear Electricity Loads Against Harmonics in One Phase Inverters
Authors: Arif Rahardjo I , Gendroyono P , Zakir I , Muslim S
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Tourism Development Based on Local Culture in Segaran Village, Karawang, West Java
Authors: . Rasha , Mashabi N A
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Developing Android Educational Games Application for Enhancing Children’s Healthy Food Skill
Authors: Kandriasari A , Riska N , Yulianti Y
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Implementing Fun Cooking Media in Healthy Food: A Computer-based Use
Authors: Riska N , Wibowo Y P , Kandriasari A
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Standard Operating Procedure of Housekeeping Adaptation: The Development of Assessment Tools in Cleaning Bathroom Practices at Vocational High School
Authors: Rani Rinekasari N , Jubaedah Y , Nuraeni Sobariah S , . Tati
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Development of Teaching Materials Introduction to Statistics Using E-learning for Students of Jakarta State University
Authors: Sastra Wijaya Y , Kamaruddin E , Ficky Duskarnaen M
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Analysis of Family Typology Based on Family Development Stage
Authors: . Mulyati , Laras Nugraheni P , Martiastuti K
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The Use of Production-based Learning Models to Improve Student Learning Outcomes in the Study of Carving Working Techniques on Skill Competence
Authors: Agustina E T
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Analysis of Students’ Attitude Home Economics Group Study Programs in the Field of Science and Its Influence on Science Learning Results
Authors: Atmanto D , Irtawidjajanti S , Puspa Arum A
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The Relationship of the Quality of the Physical Environment, the Communication Pattern of Modern Family and College Student Self-concept
Authors: Nursetiawati S
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Effect of Pertalite – Methanol Blends on Performance and Exhaust Emission of a Four-stroke 125 CC Motorcycle Engine
Authors: Wayan Sugita I , Rio Budi Syaka D , Irianto Wahyudi A
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The Evaluation of Industrial Work Practices Program in Accounting Students at Vocational High School 50, Jakarta
Authors: Septia Anggriawan F
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E-Learning Readiness Measurement in SMK Negeri DKI Jakarta
Authors: Jaya A , Hanafi I , Febriana R
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Implementation of 2-Inch Grading Technique for Making Blouse Pattern in Modest Business
Authors: Lubis H
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Identification of Technical Skills Achievements of Students Based on Indonesian National Qualification Framework (KKNI)
Authors: Febriana R , Aries Triyanto M , Kandriasari A
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Development of Automotive Vocational Homeschooling Education Based on Technopreneurship in Jakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Titik Dwiyati S , Kholil A , . Riyadi , Sukarno R
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Internet of Things (IoT): BLYNK Framework for Smart Home
Authors: Media’s E , . Syufrijal , Rif’an M
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Muslim Fashion Trends: Analysis and Perspective
Authors: Utami V , Maulida E , Nurbaeti E , . Cholilawati
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Design of Automatic Door System with Fingerprint
Authors: Amilia Avianti R
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The echoes of Ghadar in the Punjabi movement
Authors: Kazmi Sara
Published: March 2019

This paper sheds light on the creative interpretation of Ghadar’s legacy by the Marxist Punjabi movement in Pakistan, which began in the 1960s. Putting Ghadar di Goonj and Ghadar’s cultural politics into conversation with the work of these contemporary activists sheds light on unexplored facets of both. It unveils how these activists invoke Ghadar to subvert the narrow discourse of “Punjabiyat” and avoid being reduced to an ethno-linguistic and nationalist movement in a country where Punjab remains the dominant region, and allows an appreciation of the politics of language which underpinned Ghadri poetry. The intertwining of these histories of literary dissent reveals how Ghadar’s cultural politics connect with the Punjabi movement through an understanding of Punjabi as a working class language, and a vessel for subaltern consciousness and native traditions of revolt.
GENDER AS MODERATOR AND AGE AS MEDIATOR VARIABLES IN PREDICTION OF SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT BY SELF-EVALUTED SYMPTOMS OF ADHD
Authors: Velki Tena , Vrdoljak Gabrijela
Published: March 2019

The aim of the research was to examine the moderating role of gender and the mediating role of age in predicting the school adjustment by self-evaluating the symptoms of ADHD. The study included 501 students from higher grades of primary school, out of which 50.7% were boys, and the average age was 12.72. They completed Hyperactivity-impulsivity-attention Scale, Self-efficacy Questionnaire for Children, and were given some general information. Research showed that gender had only main effect on the school success, meaning that being female predicted a better school success. Age had completely mediating role for symptoms of hyperactivity and a school success (i.e., as the students’ age increases, there is no correlation between hyperactivity and the school success), and a partial mediating role for symptoms of inattention and both measures of school adjustment (i.e., as the students’ age increases the correlation among symptoms of inattention and academic self-efficacy and school success become weaker).
The Use of Communication Technology By Pre-Service Science Teachers In The Scientific Process
Authors: YENİCE Nilgün , CANDARLI Fatma , YAVAŞOĞLU Neslihan , ALPAK TUNÇ Gizem
Published: March 2019

The aim of this study is to determinehow pre-service science teachers
use information and communication technology in the scientific process. The
study is a causal-comparative research. The participants were 190 pre-service
science teachers attending a public university in the western region of Turkey
during the academic year of 2017-2018. They were chosen using the conventional
sampling technique. Concerning the use of the information and communication
technologies in the scientific process by the participants the “Scale of the
use of the information and communication technologies in the scientific
process” (ICT) was administered. It was developed by Açıkgül (2011) and
consisted of 25 items. It can be stated that the participants employ the
information and communication technologies for designing and conducting
experiments, using the scientific process skills and in the scientific process.
Based on the findings several suggestions were made.
Is social forecasting of the mobile world’s dynamics currently possible?
Authors: Yanitsky Oleg N.
Published: March 2019

Based on Soviet sociologists being able to predict the fall of the USSR in the mid 1980’s, the author of this article seeks to understand whether social forecasting is possible in our unstable and constantly changing modern world. Relying on the theoretical work of Russian and Western sociologists conducted in the 2000’s, including his own research and his participation in three international projects, the author of this article demonstrates that to this day a dichotomous approach prevails in prognostic studies. Such an approach to analysis is preferred by most Anglo-Saxon scientists who study globalization. The article also examines the theoretical-methodological trends being developed outside the boundaries of the aforementioned dichotomous analysis by researchers from third-world countries. For example, subject to analysis is the heuristic potential of analyzing modern globalization as a self-organizing “movement of the movements”, as well as the need for interdisciplinary and metabolic analysis. Special attention is devoted to changes on the micro-level, in other words, to the position and lifestyle of an individual under conditions of fluid modernization. The article is concluded by certain specific considerations on the author’s part concerning the type and nature of the theory and methodology, which allow for adequately analyzing and predicting the dynamics of our modern non-equilibrium and mobile world. Analyzed are the methodological contradictions between social and physical sciences in their ideas and approaches when it comes to criteria and methods for predicting the dynamics of the globalized world.
Secondary professional education for an innovative economy
Authors: Dezhina Irina G. , Kliuchariov Grigory A.
Published: March 2019

Presented in this article is a review, which evaluates the current state of Russia’s secondary professional education system (SPE), and the degree to which it is prepared to train specialists who would be in demand by an innovative economy. Unlike the higher professional education system, during the last decade SPE has not only ceased to be a government priority, but has also “suffered” to a certain degree due to increased attention on behalf of the federal government towards universities, which have attained special statuses – such as “federal”, “research”, “supporting”. Limited financial resources have been redistributed for the benefit of higher educational facilities, this leading to a decrease in funding for training personnel within SPE, while also harming the resource base. This took a serious toll on those technical colleges which trained specialists in new, promising professions. Given such a situation, communicating with employers becomes one of the key factors. However, the cooperation between SPE facilities and enterprises has been experiencing crisis due to the general decline of a number of manufacturing plants during the post-Soviet period. The study is based on the analysis of official statistical data, materials from sociological surveys, as well as expert opinions. This article consistently analyzes the current state of the SPE system, evaluates the training level of teachers, students’ motivation for receiving secondary education, as well as the most popular professions. Special attention is devoted to corporate training acting as the equivalent of SPE, in the form of additional professional training. The article is concluded by examining possible directions for the development of the SPE system, in order to facilitate its adaptation to the demands of an innovative economy. Three possible directions are offered, which might help increase the quality of education within the SPE system, given the current conditions of financial limitations and issues associated with the quality of human resources. This includes cooperation with higher educational facilities, transferring a certain part of educational programs to the premises of employers, and conducting personnel training and advanced training by means of participation in independent programs such as WorldSkills and other such initiatives.
Ausgewählte psychologische-etische und sexualprobleme in der kinder- und jugendgynäkologie
Authors: Jarząbek-Bielecka Grażyna , Mizgier Malgorzata , Mojs Ewa , Rutz Anna , Jarząbek Maksymilian , Jarząbek Zuzanna , Sowińska-Przepiera Elżbieta , Niedzielska Mirela , Kędzia Witold
Published: March 2019

Zulassung. Die Kinder- und Jugendgynäkologie befasst sich mit angeborenen und entwicklungsbedingten gynäkologischen Störungen im Kindes- und Jugendalter. Eine der wichtigsten-spezifischen Fragen der Gynäkologie des Entwicklungsalters sind die psychologische-etische Probleme, sehr oft Probleme, die mit einer vorzeitigen sexuellen Initiation zusammenhängen. Zwischen mehreren gynekologischen somatischen Problemen der jugend Patientinen sind auch psychologische-etische Probleme und Probleme, die mit einer vorzeitigen sexuellen Initiation zusammenhängen. Zielsatzung. Präsentation der Bedeutung der psychologischen-etischen und sexuologischen Probleme in der Gynäkologie der Pubertät.Methode. Analyse der Literatur der Problematik der Pubertätsgynäkologie in Bezug auf Sexuologie und Psychologie.Schlussfolgerung. Die kurze Überprüfung der gewählten sexuologischen Themen in Bezug auf die Kinder- und Jugendgynäkologie weist auf die Bedeutung der sexuologischen Ausbildung, der Gesundheitspromotion, inklusiv sexuelles Wohlstandes hin.
The evaluation of α-tocopherol concentration instead of α-tocopherol:cholesterol ratio in adult cystic fibrosis patients results in the overestimation of vitamin E deficiency
Authors: Sapiejka Ewa , Krzyżanowska-Jankowska Patrycja , Walkowiak Dariusz , Kurek Szymon , Walkowiak Jarosław
Published: March 2019

Introduction. It has been suggested that serum vitamin E concentrations in CF patients may not properly reflect the body resources of vitamin E. Therefore, we aimed to assess vitamin E status in CF adults relating it to reference values for healthy subjects, also taking into account the α‑tocopherol:cholesterol ratio. Material and Methods. The study group was composed of 33 CF patients − 18 (54.5%) females and 15 (45.5%) males − aged from 18 to 47 years. In all CF patients nutritional status and clinical expression of disease − lung function; Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization; diabetes; cirrhosis; exocrine pancreatic function and vitamin E supplementation were analyzed. Vitamin E (α‑tocopherol) concentration was assessed by high‑performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).Resuls. CF adults have lower vitamin E concentrations (median: 830 µg/dl vs. 1132 µg/dl, p = 0.00174) and higher vitamin E: cholesterol ratio (median: 7.2 mg/g vs. 6.7 mg/g, p < 0.00001) than healthy subjects. The underlying factor that determines this phenomenon is related to low cholesterol levels observed in CF patients. The percentage of low vitamin E concentrations defined in comparison to healthy Polish peers is considerably higher than low vitamin E:cholesterol ratios (39.4% vs. 21.2%, p = 0.0011). Conclusions. The evaluation of α‑tocopherol concentration instead of α‑tocopherol:cholesterol ratio in CF adults results in the overestimation of vitamin E deficiency. Moreover, there is also potentially a large percentage of individuals with excessive vitamin E body resources. However, this aspect demands further studies.
The occurrence of abnormal body weight values and selected eating habits and physical activity of nurses
Authors: Waksmańska Wioletta , Woś Halina , Bobiński Rafał
Published: March 2019

Aim. The aim of the research was to analyze the incidence of abnormal body weight values and to assess eating habits and physical activity of nurses.Material and Methods. The studies involved all first‑year nursing students of the second degree daily studies, working as a nurse. The women’s eating habits were analyzed based the diet. The questionnaire allowed the researchers to determine daily consumption of each particular dietary component (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fatty acids, vitamins) as well as the women’s calorie consumption.Results. The analysis showed that the group of underweight participants was comprised of 5 students (group I), the group of participants with normal body weight — of 43 students (group II), and the group of participants with excessive body weight — of 10 students (group III). Group II students spent the longest time on (moderate and intense) physical activity (on average 378 minutes/week), whereas group III students — the shortest (on average 203 minutes/week). While analyzing the average protein intake, it was found that all groups exceeded its daily requirement. The intake of sodium and cholesterol was exceeded more than twice of the recommended amount. A very low intake of vitamin D — covering from 40 to 48% of the daily requirement — was observed in all groups.Conclusions. Despite the fact that the nurses’ diet includes all nutrients necessary for the body, it is not properly balanced which obliges to raising awareness of types of consumed food.
Separate growth charts and cephalometric norms for children with Down syndrome
Authors: Kurpik Joanna , Matthews-Brzozowski Artur
Published: March 2019

Different phenotypic features characterizing the body structure of children with Down's syndrome, which include low growth, small head, short limbs, as well as the tendency to obesity and other systemic diseases or congenital malformations, prompted the WHO to develop separate standards including growth charts for children with this syndrome. Selected authors in their studies also compare orthodontic parameters, and more precisely cephalometric parameters, between children with Down's syndrome and healthy individuals. They note a tendency to repeated deviations from the accepted norms, including the skeletal class, antero-posterior dimensions of the jaw, the length of the base of the skull, the cranial base angle, and ANB, SNA, SNB angle. It is related to the occurrence of specific features of the skull skeleton structure, typical for children with Down's syndrome. The described tendency of changes in cephalometric parameters, in correlation with the already developed separate growth charts to assess the growth of children with Down's syndrome, leads to considerations on the need to develop separate standards in the field of orthodontics, adequately defining the skeletal structure of the facial part of the skull of these children.
Special Issue on Disaster and Big Data Part 4
Authors: Koshimura Shunichi
Published: March 2019

The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami disaster taught us many lessons. Many new findings, insights, and suggestions have been made and implemented in damage determination and in disaster observation, sensing, and simulation. The challenges in terms of mitigating damage from future catastrophic natural disasters, such as the expected Metropolitan Tokyo Earthquake and Nankai Trough Earthquake and Tsunami, are how we share the visions of the possible impacts and prepare to mitigate loss and damage, how we enhance society’s disaster resilience and the ability of society and social systems to prepare well, how we respond promptly and effectively to natural disasters, and how we apply lessons learned to future disaster management.

In recent years, a huge amount of information known as “disaster big data,” including data related to the dynamic movement of a large number of people, vehicles, and goods as IoT, has been obtained to understand how our society responds to natural disasters, both inside and outside the affected areas. The key question is how to utilize disaster big data to enhance disaster resilience.

Researchers with various areas of expertise are working together in a collaborative project called JST CREST: “Establishing the Most Advanced Disaster Reduction Management System by Fusion of Real-Time Disaster Simulation and Big Data Assimilation.” The project aims to identify possible disaster scenarios caused by earthquakes and tsunamis that occur and progress in a chained or compound manner, as well as to create new technologies to lead responses and disaster mitigation measures that help societies recover from disasters.

Since 2016, we have published three special issues entitled “Disaster and Big Data,” and now we will publish a fourth one which includes 10 research papers and 1 report. These aim to share the recent progress of the project as a sequel to Part 3, published in March 2018. As a guest editor of this issue, I would like to express our deep gratitude for the insightful comments and suggestions made by the reviewers and members of the editorial committee. It is my hope that the fruits of everyone’s efforts and outcomes will be utilized in disaster management efforts to mitigate damage and losses from future catastrophic disasters.