bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Is a faster pace of letter instruction associated with other teaching practices?
Authors: Sunde Kristin , Lundetræ Kjersti
Published: November 2019

The past few years have seen a shift towards a faster pace of letter instruction in Norwegian firstgrade classrooms. Introducing the letters faster has the potential to alter teaching practices more generally, not only by freeing up time for more individually adapted literacy instruction but also by making it possible for students to start reading and writing texts earlier. The aim of the present study is to investigate whether the pace of letter instruction is associated with the amount of time devoted to various other relevant teaching practices. Information about the pace of letter instruction and about other teaching practices was provided, through questionnaires completed in December and June, by 51 Norwegian first-grade teachers who finished letter instruction at various times between September and June. The results indicate that introducing the letters faster really does affect other teaching practices, mainly in the second semester, in that more time is devoted to students’ writing, greater use is made of levelled books and less time is spent on worksheets and on handwriting practice. However, there would seem to be room for teachers to further exploit the opportunities that arise when the letters are introduced faster.
Pengembangan Produk Usaha dan Intelektual Kampus di Universitas PGRI Semaranag
Authors: Karmila Mila , . Purwadi , . Muhtarom
Published: November 2019

Tujuan dari kegiatan PPUPIK ini adalah menumbuhkan sifat kewirausahaan untuk memperoleh profit sebagai tambahan sumber pemasukan Universitas PGRI Semarang, dapat meringankan beban ibu-ibu dalam mengasuh dan merawat anak, sehingga para ibu lebih fokus, tenang dan nyaman dalam bekerja. Lebih lanjut, program PPUPIK juga berfungsi sebagai laboratorium bagi mahasiswa PAUD untuk meningkatkan kompetensi pedagogik dan kompetensi profesioanl secara praktis,. Sedangkan tujuan khususnya adalah mendirikan PENA PRIMA secara terpadu dan bertahap yang nantinya menjadi imagebrand dari Program Studi PGPAUD Universitas PGRI Semarang. Luaran yang akan dihasilkan unit PPUPIK dalam tahun ketiga ini adalah SIM berbasis Hybrid PENA PRIMA Apps, NPSN, sinkronisasi DAPODIK, pendaftaran Akreditas BAN PAUD PNF, target terakreditasi A pada tahun 2021.jumlah siswa TPA sebanyak 30 anak, dan Sekolah musik Pena Prima dengan  10 peserta didik.  Kata Kunci: Daycare, Nursery, music, early  childhood education
Radionuclide Patterns of Ischemia in Acute Occlusive Diseases of Main Arteries of Lower Extremities
Authors: Kudryashova N. Y. , Sinyakova O. G. , Mikhaylov I. P. , Migunova E. V. , Leshchinskaya O. V.
Published: November 2019

RelevanceThe problem of diagnosing and treating patients with acute ischemia of the extremities against the background of thrombosis and atherosclerotic lesions of the main arteries remains very complex task and requires the use of various diagnostic methods, and the leading one is radiation diagnostics.

The aim of the study. The development of radionuclide patterns of acute lower limb ischemia and assessment of the treatment efficacy in angiosurgical patients using three-phase scintigraphy. Material and methods The radionuclide method was performed to examine 264 patients with acute thrombosis of the main arteries against the background of atherosclerotic lesions of the lower extremities arteries and clinical signs of acute ischemia of the lower extremities of I-III degree according to the classification of I.I. Zatevakhin.

ResultsWe defined quantitative and visual signs of acute ischemia, designed radionuclide semiotics, which allowed to detail the damaged tissue of lower extremities and evaluate the efficacy of the conservative or surgical treatment. The study contains clinical examples of patients with varying degrees of acute limb ischemia.

ConclusionThe developed radionuclide patterns of acute ischemia in thrombosis of main arteries of the lower extremities allowed to determine the level of arterial occlusion and the degree of acute ischemia, identify the areas of lack of blood supply and necrosis with no clinical signs at an early stage of formation and optimize the treatment strategy.
Clinical Features of Traumatic Brain Injury in Various Kinds of Brain Damage
Authors: Vasilyeva Y. B. , Talypov A. E. , Petrikov S. S.
Published: November 2019

Various circumstances of the injury lead to various types of brain damage. The main types of destructive effects are countracoup effect and acceleration/deceleration. The high intensity injuring force creates conditions for occurrence of combinations of different types of damage leading to aggravation of pathological processes caused by trauma, complication of clinical picture, difficulties of diagnosis and treatment, prolongation of hospital stay, and requires an additional methods of research and treating the injured. Finding the genesis of symptoms observed upon neurologic examination, and especially the differential diagnosis between primary and secondary lesions of the brain stem are nessesary to choose the emergency care for victims with severe traumatic brain injury, as well as to forecast the outcomes of treatment. The dynamics of neurological symptoms (level of wakefulness, pupil size, eyeball mobility, muscle tone and limb movement disorders, pathological plantar reflexes) have significant differences in patients with various types of brain damage, which makes a regular assessment of neurological status extremely important in these patients.
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PENGARUH PENERAPAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN SYNDICATE GROUP TERHADAP PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIKA SISWA SMA NEGERI 14 PEKANBARU
Authors: Fitriyani Fitriyani , Darto Darto
Published: November 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji ada atau tidaknya pengaruh antara pemahaman konsep matematika siswa yang belajar menggunakan metode pembelajaran Syndicate Group dengan siswa yang belajar menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian Quasi Eksperimentdengan desain Pretest Posttest Control Group Design. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 14 Pekanbaru. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan dokumentasi, observasi dan tes. Untuk mengetahui hasil penelitian mengenai pemahaman konsep matematika siswa dilakukan uji t. Pengambilan keputusan dilakukan dengan membandingkan nilai t hitung dengan ttabel baik dengan taraf signifikan 5% maupun 1% yaitu 2,00 dan 2,65 dimana nilai thitung adalah 6,09. karena thitung > ttabel, sehingga Ho ditolak dan Ha di terima. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data tersebut, diambil kesimpulan bahwa terdapat perbedaan antara pemahaman konsep matematika siswa yang belajar menggunakan metode pembelajaran Syndicate Group dengan siswa yang belajar menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional. Artinya, terdapat pengaruh metode pembelajaran SyndicateGroup terhadap pemahaman konsep matematika Siswa SMA Negeri 14 Pekanbaru.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE INVESTIGASI KELOMPOK TERHADAP PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATEMATIS SISWA KELAS VIII MTSN KOTA PADANG
Authors: Muhandaz Ramon
Published: November 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe investigasi kelompok terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa kelas VIII MTsN Kota Padang. Jenis Penelitian ini adalah  quasi experiment. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VIII MTsN kota Padang yang berakreditasi B dan nilai rata-rata UN matematika 2012/2013 yang berkualifikasi B serta selain kelas unggul. Teknik yang digunakan untuk pengambilan sampel adalah ramdom sampling. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII.1 MTsN Kota Tangah sebagai kelas eksperimen dan siswa kelas VIII.7 sebagai kelas kontrol. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah tes yang terdiri dari tes kemampuan awal untuk melihat kemampuan awal siswa dan tes akhir untuk melihat kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diperoleh beberapa kesimpulan. Pertama, kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa yang diajar dengan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Investigasi Kelompok  lebih baik daripada siswa yang diajar dengan pembelajaran konvensional. Kedua, kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa berkemampuan awal tinggi, sedang dan rendah yang diajar dengan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe investigasi kelompok  lebih baik daripada siswa  yang diajar dengan pembelajaran konvensional.
IDENTIFIKASI KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR FORMAL SISWA SMA DALAM MENYELESAIKAN MASALAH MATEMATIKA DITINJAU DARI GAYA KOGNITIF
Authors: Syawahid Muhammad , Nurhardiani Nurhardiani
Published: November 2019

Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi berpikir formal siswa SMA kelas X dalam menyelesaikan masalah matematika ditinjau dari gaya kognitif field independent dan field dependent. Siswa diminta untuk mengerjakan tes GEFT dan soal kemampuan matematika kemudian diwawancarai. Indikator yang digunakan untuk mengukur kemampuan berpikir formal adalah: (1) mampu memberikan alasan disetiap langkah yang dilakukan hingga memperoleh kesimpulan dengan benar, (2) mampu memberikan alasan disetiap langkah yang dilakukan hingga memperoleh kesimpulan kurang tepat atau terdapat kesalahan, (3) tidak dapat memberikan alasan disetiap langkah yang dilakukan.  Dari hasil penelitian, diperoleh dari  66 siswa yang diberikan tes GEFT, terdapat 30 siswa dengan gaya kognitif field independent dan 36 siswa dengan gaya kognitif field dependent. Dari 30 siswa dengan gaya kognitif field independent diperoleh 2 siswa dengan kemampuan berpikir formal sangat baik berarti hanya 7%, 19 siswa dengan kemampuan berpikir formal baik berarti 63%, dan 9 siswa dengan kemampuan berpikir formal cukup baik berarti 30%. Sedangkan yang dari 36 siswa dengan gaya kognitif field dependent diperoleh 6 siswa dengan kemampuan berpikir formal cukup baik artinya 16% dan 30 siswa dengan kemampuan berpikir formal kurang artinya 84%. Kemampuan berpikir formal sangat baik ditunjukkan dengan kemampuan memberikan alasan disetiap langkah yang dilakukan hingga memperoleh kesimpulan yang benar pada dua soal yang diberikan. Kemampuan berpikir formal baik ditunjukkan dengan kemampuan memberikan alasan disetiap langkah yang dilakukan hingga memperoleh kesimpulan kurang tepat atau terdapat kesalahan pada salah satu soal yang diberikan. Kemampuan berpikir formal cukup baik ditunjukkan dengan kemampuan memberikan alasan disetiap langkah yang dilakukan hingga memperoleh kesimpulan kurang tepat atau terdapat kesalahan pada dua soal yang diberikan. Kemampuan berpikir formal kurang baik. ditunjukkan dengan ketidakmampuan siswa dalam memberikan alasan disetiap langkah yang diberikan.
Habits of Mind Calon Guru Matematika dalam Pemecahan Masalah Matematis
Authors: Dzulfikar Ahmad
Published: November 2019

Habits of mind had the impact toward mathematical problemsolving skills, especially for the pre-service teacher who will facilitate the development of their students’ mathematical problem solving skills in the future. This qualitative descriptive study aimed to analyze mathematical problem solving habits of mind of the pre-service teacher. 22 undergraduate students were the research subject that was chosen by purposive sampling technique. The research instrument was habits of mind scale, interview guide, and mathematical problemsolving test. The study found that level of mathematical problem solving habits of mind of the pre-service teacher was apprentice and practitioner. Based on the indicators, habits of thinking flexibly had the largest frequency of subject who had novice level. Whereas, flexibility in choosing and using strategy determined whether the subject could solve the problem or not. This research hypothesized that this condition was affected by prior mathematical ability. Therefore, future research and development of mathematical problem solving habits of mind of the pre-service teacher were needed.
Modification of Extraction Methods on Determining Simeticone Suspension Using FTIR Method
Authors: Musfiroh Ida , Nur Hasanah Aliya , Faradiba Gia A. , Ayumiati Ida , Mutakin Mutakin , Muchtaridi Muchtaridi
Published: November 2019

Antacids dosage form are a class of drugs used to chemically bind and neutralize stomach acid. Simethicone is one of the antacids that works as an antiflatulant. In an effort to guarantee the quality of a preparation, a valid analysis method is needed that meets the validation parameters. This study aims to modified of extraction method of the simethicone content of suspension samples using the FTIR method. The methods include simethicone modification of extraction from suspension preparations with toluene solvents and hydrochloric acid (2:5) 3.35. Validation methods include: determination of precision, accuracy, limit of detection (LOD), and limit of quantification (LOQ) at wave number 1261 cm-1 and determination of the content of samples of simethicone suspension. The results showed that linearity parameters with a correlation coefficient of 0.997 in a concentration range of 1000-10,000 ppm, precision with a value of KV <2%, LOD and LOQ, respectively 378.97 and 1250.59 ppm. The results of the determination of simethicone suspension samples indicate that this method met the requirements of the validation parameters.Keywords: Validation, Simethicone, Infrared Spectrophotometry, antacid
Comunicación y territorios: el caso de Tierra del Fuego
Authors: Car Valeria
Published: November 2019

A partir de la década de los noventa, América Latina ha protagonizado procesos de transformaciones sociales, políticas, económicas y culturales. En este contexto Argentina ha promulgado en 2009, la Ley de Servicios Comunicación Audiovisual. Este artículo aborda las transformaciones que emergen de la aplicación de esa ley en la provincia más austral del continente americano, Tierra del Fuego. El objetivo de este estudio es describir y analizar las transformaciones y relaciones de las políticas públicas nacionales y locales en materia de comunicación social a partir del mapa de medios de la provincia elaborado en un trabajo previo (autor & autor, año). Los resultados contribuirán al avance de la discusión en torno a la economía política de la comunicación y la cultura a partir de las observaciones de la realidad de los medios fueguinos, el rol del Estado provincial y de la política de medios en el ámbito nacional y latinoamericano.
Memorias de la dictadura en el arte tecnológico: el Mundial de 1978
Authors: Martin Nadia
Published: November 2019

Este trabajo considera dos obras de arte tecnológico contemporáneo que recurren al Mundial de fútbol del '78 como terreno de exploración estética y conceptual: Desiluciones Ópticas (2013), de Leo Nuñez y 1978-2003 (2003), de Carlos Trilnick. Para su análisis, se recuperan algunos estudios sobre comunicación mediática en el contexto de la dictadura, con foco en la transmisión del evento deportivo; algunos antecedentes sobre las políticas de la memoria en la argentina; y algunos trazados contextuales sobre el vínculo (histórico y teórico) entre arte y memoria. Desde este cruce, se observa que estas dos producciones artístico-tecnológicas participan de procesos contemporáneos de memoria del pasado dictatorial, en los que es posible observar una relectura crítica, por un lado, del rol de la sociedad civil (de víctima inocente a agente responsable); y por el otro, del discurso de los medios de comunicación (y sus estrategias de manipulación y legitimación del régimen).
Genocidio y lesa humanidad. La prensa escrita en los juicios por crímenes de estado en Buenos Aires (2006-2015)
Authors: Crocco Natalia
Published: November 2019

El artículo se propone analizar los modos en que los diarios La Nación, Página 12 y Clarín caracterizan los delitos juzgados en el marco de los juicios por los crímenes cometidos por el Estado durante la última dictadura militar (1976-1983) en la provincia de Buenos Aires en el período 2006-2015. Los interrogantes más importantes que atraviesan el desarrollo analítico son: ¿De qué modo caracterizan los diarios a los delitos? ¿Cuáles son los elementos y sentidos predominantes en sus narrativas? ¿Cuál es el estereotipo hegemónico de los diarios vinculado a la narrativa de los delitos?
En función de los interrogantes se analizan las distintas modalidades de caracterización estructuradas en función de la emergencia de los distintos estereotipos que surgen del análisis arqueológico de las fuentes documentales. Esto tiene como finalidad comprender la construcción diferencial de sentidos y fundamentalmente analizar las caracterizaciones hegemónicas construidas por los diarios que darán cuenta del estereotipo predominante de los “delitos” en la narrativa periodística.
Publicar y mirar. La presentación del sí mismo online
Authors: Lemus Magdalena
Published: November 2019

Este artículo analiza las prácticas de presentación del sí mismo online en Instagram de jóvenes estudiantes secundarios de clases medias altas. En particular, indaga en las dinámicas y lógicas que organizan los modos de exhibir la propia vida y mirar vidas ajenas y se interroga por las posibilidades de exploración con la propia personalidad en los entornos virtuales. La metodología combinó entrevistas biográficas con observaciones virtuales de los perfiles de Instagram de 27 varones y mujeres de entre 15 y 18 años.
Nuestros hallazgos destacan la existencia de regulaciones grupales que tensionan las posibilidades infinitas de exploración que podría ofrecer la red. A su vez, indican que las prácticas para presentarse en espacios virtuales, se construyen en estrecha relación con lo que ocurre offline. Junto a esto, un conjunto de estereotipos de género redundan en posiciones desventajosas para las jóvenes, tanto dentro como fuera del espacio virtual.
De la producción periodística a la investigación de campo. El ciclo televisivo “Cárceles, un mundo adentro”
Authors: Calderone Lucila
Published: November 2019

A partir de mi trabajo como productora de televisión ingresé en el año 2008 en el ámbito carcelario. Cómo antropóloga y como productora tuve que problematizar mi presencia en el campo, resolver mis propios tabues y pre conceptos para poder cumplir los objetivos de mi investigación. En el trayecto, descubrí que lo primero que debía hacer era deconstruir el proceso de acceso al campo como productora/ investigadora.
La recepción transnacional del fútbol gallego. El caso de la peña “Lionel Scaloni” del Deportivo La Coruña
Authors: Balsas María Soledad
Published: November 2019

Con este trabajo me propongo contribuir a la reflexión sobre la recepción del fútbol gallego en Buenos Aires a partir del caso de la peña “Lionel Scaloni” del Deportivo La Coruña desde la perspectiva de la televisión transnacional. El tipo de abordaje propuesto se basa en el análisis etnográfico, presencial y virtual. El análisis de este caso muestra los límites de utilizar al grupo étnico en los estudios sobre las audiencias de televisión trasnacionales. En cambio, se hace evidente la necesidad de recuperar una noción relacional del espacio.
Cien años de la reforma: claves para analizar la actualidad de la universidad argentina
Authors: Scargiali Enzo Andres
Published: November 2019

La reseña analiza el libro “Reforma Universitaria y conflicto social, 1918-2018” de Eduardo Díaz de Guijarro y Martha Linares, editado por “Batalla de Ideas” en octubre de 2018. La obra se divide en dos grandes secciones. En la primera, se analiza la relación entre movimiento estudiantil y sindicalismo, en tanto que la segunda, traza un puente entre la reforma universitaria de 1918 y la actualidad del sistema de educación superior y ciencia y tecnología. Finalmente, se realiza una breve reflexión acerca del texto.
Antidepressant effects of valproic acid in an animal model of depression
Authors: Buzgoova K. , Balagova L. , Hlavacova N. , Jezova D.
Published: November 2019

Valproic acid, beside its anticonvulsant action, is widely used as a mood stabilizer in the therapy of bipolar disorder. The potential antidepressant action of valproic acid has not been sufficiently characterized so far. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antidepressant effect of valproic acid in an aldosterone model of depression. Subchronic treatment with valproic acid resulted in a reduction of the time spent in immobility in the forced swim test. In conclusion, the present study provides evidence on antidepressant effects of valproic acid using a classical behavioral approach for testing the efficacy of antidepressant drug in animal models.
Quantification of Germination Response of Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) Seeds to Water Potential and Priming using Hydrotime Model
Authors: Tabatabaei S.A. , Bayatian N. , Nikoumaram S. , Ansari O.
Published: November 2019

Seed germination is a complex biological process that is influenced by different environmental physical factors including temperature, water potential, salinity, pH and light, as well as intrinsic genetic factors. In such environments, the water needed for germination is available for only a short time, and consequently, successful crop establishment depends not only on rapid and uniform germination of the seedlot, but also on its ability to germinate under low water availability. All of these attributes can be analyzed through the hydrotime model (HT). Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) is cultivated in arid and semi-arid regions of Iran. Therefore, in this study, using the hydrotime modeling approach, germination response of millet to priming (water and gibberellin 50 ppm at 15°C for 24 h) and water potential (0, -0.3, -0.6, -0.9, and -1.2 Mpa) was studied. Hydrotime (HT) model were fitted to cumulative germination of seeds and recorded in germination tests carried out at different water potentials (0, -0.3, -0.6, -0.9 and -1.2 MPa) and priming treatments (control, hydropriming and hormone priming). Results showed that, germination of millet decreased significantly with reduction of osmotic potential. Results indicated that the hydro-time constant (θH) for control, hydro-priming and hormone priming were 0.89, 0.79 and 0.67 MPa d, the water potential (Ψb(50)) for control, hydropriming and hormone priming were -0.89, -0.94 and -1.11 MPa, respectively. Results indicated that the use of hydrotime model in germination prediction could be useful to provide more accurate estimates for the timing of sowing and management of millet.
Eco-Friendly Management of Flower Thrips and Pod Borers of Mungbean Through Sesame Intercropping
Authors: Hossain M.A. , Islam M.R. , Hossain M.
Published: November 2019

Effectiveness of sesame intercropping in mungbean for the management of flower thrips and pod borer of mungbean was studied at Pulses Research Centre, Ishurdi, Pabna, Bangladesh, during two consecutive season of kharif-I 2017 and 2018. Sesame intercropping in mungbean reduced flower thrips infestation and pod borer infestation significantly in both the years. Among the intercropped treatments, mungbean: sesame at 2:2 row ratio arrangements was found the best intercropping arrangements in reducing flower thrips and pod borer infestation. Sesame intercropping showed statistically similar performance in reducing pod borer infestation, as like as insecticide spraying (Imitaf 20 SL @ 0.5 ml/l). Mungbean equivalent yield varied depending on the prevailing weather condition of the cropping season and market prices of both mungbean and sesame, but the total production was always higher in intercropped treatments than sole cropping of mungbean. Hence, sesame intercropping in mungbean might be eco-friendly management approach against flower thrips and pod borers of mungbean providing higher production and benefit.
Essential Oil Composition of Thymus trauvetteri Klokov & Desj. at Different Growing Altitudes in Mazandaran, Iran
Authors: Ghelichnia H.
Published: November 2019

Thymus trauvetteri Klokov & Desj. (Lamiaceae) is a permanent species that grows in some mountain rangeland of Iran including Mazandaran province. The aerial parts of Thymus trauvetteri were collected during flowering stage in June 2014, from mountain rangelands of Mazandaran province,in North of Iran. Around samples collected from four altitudes (2100 m, 2400 m, 2700 m and 3000 m) in mountain region of Mazandaran province. The goal of current research was to assess the effect of altitude on the chemical composition and function of essential oil in Thymus trauvetteri. The essential oil were obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed by gas chromatography (GC) and gas spectrometry (GC-MS). Based on the results, the essential oil content is between 1.01-1.51% at different altitudes. The highest essential oil (1.51%%) was extracted at an altitude of 2400 m, while it was opposite (1.01%) at an altitude of 3000 m. The main compounds essential oil of Thymus trauvetteri samples were identified: thymol (5.93%-49.75%), carvacrol (1.78%-54.02%), and p-cymen (6.98%-19.07%). According to the results, altitude was significantly (p≤ 0.05) effective on essential oil, thymol, carvacrol and p-cymen rates according to results of correlation analysis. The highest percentage of essential oil is at an altitude of 2400 m and the lowest is 3000 m above sea level. The highest percentage of thymol is in L3 (2700 m) and lowest is in L1 (2100 m). The highest percentage of carvacrol is in L3 (2700 m) and lowest is in L4 (3000 m). The highest percentage of p-cymen is in L1, L2, L3 (2100, 2400 and 2700 m, no significant difference) and lowest is in L4 (3000 m). Variations in essential oil rates and compositions may be due to on genetic, ecological or individual variability.
Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths in primary school playgrounds in Edo State, southern Nigeria
Authors: Isaac C. , Turay P. N. , Inegbenosun C. U. , Ezekiel S. A. , Adamu H. O. , Ohiolei J. A.
Published: November 2019

Schoolchildren in primary schools are mostly at risk of acquiring soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) infections due to their habits (geophagy, onychophagy and playing with barefoot). Profiling soil parasites on school playgrounds is expected to provide an insight to an array of parasites schoolchildren are constantly at risk of acquiring; and this information could guide on intervention programmes. Soil samples from sixteen primary school playgrounds in Edo State (South-South, Nigeria) were collected over a six-month period both in the dry (January, February and March) and wet (May, June and July) seasons in 2018 and early 2019. Samples were processed and analysed following standard parasitological procedures. Of the 576 soil samples collected, 318(55.2 %) were positive with one or more soil parasites. Generally, the predominant parasites recovered from the total number of soil samples collected were: Ascaris 127(22 %), Strongyloides 111(19.27 %) and hookworm 50(8.68 %). Ascaris was most preponderant in the dry season, while Strongyloides was the most occurring in the wet season. The mean differences in the parasite load for Ascaris and hookworm between dry and wet seasons were not significant; while for Strongyloides it was higher in the wet than dry season. These results could be a consequence of observed poor state of toilet/sanitary facilities as well as the lack or poor state of basic infrastructure like proper drainage and waste disposal systems in the host communities. There is therefore urgent need to interrupt the STHs transmission cycles in the environment and possibly in schoolchildren by instituting sustainable intervention programmes within schools located in STHs endemic regions like southern Nigeria.
The Orchard Architecture Dedicated for Mechanical Harvesting of Dessert Plums and Prunes
Authors: Mika Augustyn , Buler Zbigniew , Rabcewicz Jacek , Białkowski Paweł , Konopacka Dorota
Published: November 2019

Two plum cultivars ‘Record’ and ‘Empress’ and one prune cultivar ‘Common Prune’ were planted in spring 2014, spaced at 4.5 × 1.5 × 2.0 m, to be trained to the “Y”- and “V”-trellising systems for mechanical harvesting of dessert fruits with a canopy-contact harvester. The applied trellising systems were compared with the standard central leader system at the same spacing. Trellised trees showed a tendency to grow less well than leader-trained trees, but during the four years of training, they created a higher canopy volume than the control trees because of their spreading form. Trellised trees were able to give yields comparable to those of standard trees. Light distribution within the tree canopy was acceptable in all the training systems. After 4 years of training, the trees were suitable for mechanical harvesting. The effectiveness of mechanical harvesting varied from 85% to 90%. The quality of the fruits harvested with a canopy-contact harvester was comparable to that of manually picked fruits. The consumption of quality of fruits after mechanical harvesting rated on a 5-grade scale was 0.5 grade lower than that of manually harvested fruits. These fruits were acceptable in the local fruit market. Mechanical harvesting was 10–30 times faster compared to manual picking. The cost of the trellising system calculated per 1 ha was 2.0 times higher than that of the standard system.
Context Analysis in the Development of Diving Technologies
Authors: Kłos Ryszard
Published: November 2019

The previous article described a new approach methodology1 for work on the development of technology for the use of the SCR CRABE SCUBA2 type diving apparatus. However, after its publication numerous questions emerged regarding the genesis of the research undertaken, also from foreign partners using the same rebreather. The work on changing the technology of use was preceded by analyses, which were available only to people involved in the decision-making process. Demonstrating all the details of the decision-making process may be tedious, but failing to present them at all might raise justified doubts about the advisability of conducting a long-term research cycle.

This article only presents preliminary analyses. The necessity to perform them resulted from the specific requirements for military technologies3 which, as broadly as possible, should be knowledge-based. The knowledge-based approach by its very nature allows continuous improvement of the adequacy of the predictions made, the estimation of the level of risk when diagnosing deviations from the repeatability or precision of the model, and the possibility of adapting the technology to the changing requirements of the user resulting from tactical considerations of its use.
Molecular Dimerisation in a Multilayer Adsorption Phase on Homogeneous Surfaces of a Solid Adsorbent
Authors: Garbacz Jerzy K. , Karpiński Karol , Kozakiewicz Mariusz
Published: November 2019

Continuing the discussion on the description of adsorbate-adsorbate association on homogeneous surfaces of solids, an attempt was made to formulate an analytical form of adsorption equation for a multilayer adsorption phase. The validity of Berezin’s and Kiselev’s assumptions concerning the independence of adsorption in further layers from the model of the phenomenon in the first of them was discussed. The fundamental validity of this assumption has been demonstrated, simultaneously ridding it of its arbitrary character. The main aim of the study was to demonstrate the possibility of formulating a description assuming molecule association in the entire adsorption phase (and not only in the first layer). Theoretical considerations are confined to the case of dimerisation in the concentration range thus warranting the approximation characteristic of the Berezin and Kiselev model. The obtained final adsorption equation exhibits physically acceptable boundary properties; with adequate assumptions it amounts to the Brunauer, Emmett and Teller equation, the equation formulated earlier by one of the authors of this paper or the Langmuir equation.
Deep Diving underwater works in Poland
Authors: Skrzyński Stanisław
Published: November 2019

In the article the author describes the Polish specificity of deep dives used in underwater deep-sea works. The article briefly discusses the methods of deep diving used in the world to proceed to underwater works in the Polish offshore zone of 50-90m depth (according to the Act; deep water works are works below a depth of 50m). When discussing these methods, the author describes the technical-organisational and formal conditions and the type of conducted works. It then presents the methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of the main element of deep-sea works, i.e. diving. It provides information on deepsea underwater works on the Baltic Sea carried out by the Department of Underwater Works Technology of the Naval Academy in cooperation with the Polish Navy until 2001 and civil companies to date. On the basis of his own data from underwater deep-sea works, the author presents the methodology of evaluation of their effectiveness from the point of view of deep dives. In his conclusions, he puts forward recommendations for improving the efficiency of such works.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment is Associated with Lipid Inflammatory Response Assessed Uding Serum Platelet Activating Factor
Authors: Eren Esin , Yıldırım Furkan , Giray Ozlem , Yilmaz Necat
Published: November 2019

Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatment is generally a relatively safe therapy for various conditions. However, there are some adverse side effects. For example HBO tratment has been reported to increase the production of free oxygen radicals(FRs). Furthermore, to our knowledge, no previous clinical research has been carried out to study the involvement of platelet-activating factor(PAF)as the lipid oxidative stressor in patients undergoing HBO treatment. A total of 45 patients included in this study were first given clinical assessment and laboratory measurements before starting HBO treatment and were named group baseline. After the HBO treatment, the same clinical and laboratory measurements from the same patients were repeated and this was named group sesion >20.As expected, long-term HBO treatment had no effect on oxLDL (oxidized low-density lipoprotein), a lipid oxidative stress(OS) marker. However, the mean PAF values in the second group showed a statistically significant increase compared to their pretreatment values, (P <0. 002).As this is a preliminary study, there is a need for more detailed investigations that demonstrate the association of HBO treatment with the lipid inflammatory response. Therefore, there is need for further clinical study for OS markers such as oxLDL in HBO treatment. Clinical prospective studies are required to confirm our laboratory findings.
A rare case of Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage (DAH) due to warfarin toxicity
Authors: Borjian Solmaz , Hakkak Nasim , Borjian Mohammad Amin
Published: November 2019

Introduction. Warfarin is one of the most frequently used anticoagulant agents in the clinic. The most important adverse effect of warfarin is hemorrhage of vital organs, such as lung and brain. Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage (DAH) is a rare clinical condition which occurs due to variety of medical disorders. Although it’s rarely reported, DAH can be a result of coagulopathy prompted by warfarin therapy. In this study we present a case of DAH, caused by warfarin toxicity which referred to the hospital with non-specific respiratory symptoms.

Case presentation. A 41-year-old female patient referred to the hospital complaining of shortness of breath, cough and dizziness. She had been taking warfarin due to mitral valve replacement for the past 10 years. Her recent symptoms began shortly after taking amoxicillin, a few days before admission. Early clinical examination and paraclinical studies reveal DAH as the cause of respiratory symptoms. The patient was then intubated and received fresh frozen plasma, packed cells and oral vitamin K. Laboratory findings apart from increased INR, PT, ESR and CRP were all within normal range. After the initiation of treatment patient’s INR decreased and her clinical condition improved. Follow-up CT-Scan and bronchoscopy also confirmed resolving DAH.

Conclusions. The usage of warfarin in anticoagulation should be closely monitored due to its narrow therapeutic window and other factors, including its interaction with other medications such as antibiotics. Warfarin toxicity can lead to DAH, a life-threatening condition which can be presented with non-specific symptoms and deteriorate patient’s clinical condition in a short time. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to watch closely for primary symptoms of such rare incident in patients under warfarin therapy and initiate treatment as soon as possible, to prevent mortality.
Fertility after the Operation of Cryptorchism in Childhood
Authors: Vucic Veroljub M.
Published: November 2019

Cryptorchism is a congenital anomaly of male genitalia, and is defined as a disorder of lowering testicles into the scrotum. In our study, the quality of sperm and fertility of men who were operated from unilateral or bilateral cryptorchism in childhood were analyzed. According to the age in which they were operated, patients were classified into different time groups, subjected to clinical examination and sperm analysis. A normal sperm count was found: 36.9% of the total number of patients operated from unilateral to bilateral cryptorchism. The highest percentage of normal sperm counts was 73.97%: the data which was found in the group that was operated from one-sided cryptorchism to the end of the second year of life. Regardless of the age of the cryptorchism operation, it is possible to expect a disorder of spermatogenesis.
ANALISIS USAHA DAN KEPUASAN KONSUMEN KERIPIK PARU “IBU ALIM” DI KECAMATAN KOTA KABUPATEN SUMENEP
Authors: Wahyuni Purwati Ratna , Yuniastri Ratih
Published: November 2019

Usaha keripik paru “Ibu Alim” tergolong usaha rumah tangga atau home industry yang umumnya masih dikelola dan dikerjakan sendiri, jadi usaha tersebut belum memperhitungkan biaya dan pengeluaran dengan baik dan benar. Salah satu indikator penilaian terhadap keberhasilan suatu usaha adalah konsumen. Kebebasan memilih produk olahan yang beredar di pasar berada di tangan para konsumen.Tingkat kepuasan konsumen terhadap hasil produksinya menjadi hal penting bagiseorang pengusaha. Pengusaha harus bisa meminimalisir beralihnya konsumen ke produk olahan lain yang merupakan pesaingnya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah 1) mengetahui keuntungan dan efisiensi keripik paru “Ibu Alim”; 2) untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kepuasan konsumen, dan 3) menentukan faktor apakah yang pengaruhnya paling dominan dalam mempengaruhi kepuasan konsumen. \Metode analisis yang digunakan untuk menguji tujuan yang pertama yaitu dengan menggunakan analisis keuntungan dan efisiensi  sedangkan untuk menguji tujuan yang kedua dan ketiga adalah dengan pengukuran skala likert dan Analisis Regresi Linear Berganda (Multiple Regression model) serta uji f dan uji t untuk mengetahui pengaruh variabel bebas  terhadap variabel terikat secara parsial ataupun bersama terhadap kepuasan konsumen. Berdasarkan Hasil Analisis Pada Usaha keripik paru di Desa Pabian Kabupaten Sumenep, R/C rasio diperoleh pada usaha skala rumah tangga yang telah dijalankan sudah efisien. Sedangkan hasil analisis regresi berganda, faktor yang mempengaruhi kepuasan konsumen adalah rasa, kerenyahan, keamanan (kehalalan), dan harga. Serta untuk analisis uji t, didapatkan variabel yang dominan mempengaruhi kepuasan konsumen adalah kerenyahan.
ANALISIS KEPUASAN KONSUMEN MINUMAN COKELAT NYOKLAT KLASIK DI KECAMATAN KOTA SUMENEP KABUPATEN SUMENEP
Authors: Hamisati Wildanun , Muchtar RP. Much.
Published: November 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui variabel apa saja dan variabel yang dominan yang mempengaruhi kepuasan konsumen. Variabel yang diteliti adalah kualitas produk (X1), harga (X2), citra merek (X3), rasa (X4), dan kualitas pelayanan (X5). Jenis penelitian adalah deskriptif dan kuantitatif. Penelitian dilakukan di tiga kedai Nyoklat Klasik di Kecamatan Kota Sumenep dengan menggunakan kusioner. Ukuran sampel yang diambil sebanyak 100 orang responden dengan metode aksidental sampling. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linier berganda.

Hasil penelitian diperoleh persamaan duga regresi linier berganda yang terbentuk adalah Y = 4,769 + 0,123X1 + 0,224X2 + 0,097X3 + 0,058X4 + 0,300X5 + e. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel yang mempengaruhi kepuasan konsumen Nyoklat Klasik adalah kualitas pelayanan, dan variabel yang dominan mempengaruhi kepuasan konsumen Nyoklat Klasik adalah kualitas pelayanan.
KOMPOSISI KIMIA DAN MIKROBIOLOGI BUMBU INSTAN “SOTO MADURA”
Authors: Ismawati Ismawati
Published: November 2019

Bumbu instan dibuat dengan mencampurkan beberapa ingredien dan dihaluskan sesuaikomposisi yang diinginkan. Terdapat penambahan rempah-rempah untuk meningkatkan cita rasadan aroma bumbu tersebut. Informasi mengenai kandungan nutrisi dalam bumbu instan “SotoMadura” perlu diketahui untuk menentukan proses pengemasan dan penyimpanan yang tepat.Bumbu dibuat lalu dilakukan analisa terhadap kandungan gizi bumbu. Bumbu dibuat berulangsebanyak 3 kali sehingga diperoleh data ulangan. Analisa yang dilakukan meliputi analisaproksimat, analisa kerusakan lemak, dan kandungan mikrobiologi dalam bumbu. Hasil analisamenunjukkan bumbu instan “Soto Madura” mengandung air sebesar 7,42±0,066%; abu sebesar1,18±0,056%; protein sebesar 59,04±0,085%; lemak 7,77±0,152%; karbohidrat 25,46±0,531%;angka asam 0,507±0,035 mg/g; angka peroksida 4,063±0,066 Meg/1000g; lemak bebas (FFA)0,22±0,036%. Untuk kandungan mikrobiologi diperoleh kandungan mikroorganisme dalambumbu sebesar 1,11x108 koloni; kapang 7,9x106 koloni; dan koliforn 8,6x106 koloni.
Nasal polyps and rhinosinusitis
Authors: Kwah Jason H. , Peters Anju T.
Published: November 2019

Rhinosinusitis is defined as inflammation of one or more of the paranasal sinuses and affects approximately 12% of the population. Acute rhinosinusitis is defined as symptoms that last < 12 weeks, and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is defined as symptoms that last > 12 weeks. CRS
is divided into three groups: CRS with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), CRS without nasal polyps (CRSsNP), and allergic fungal rhinosinusitis. Nasal polyps are inflammatory outgrowths of paranasal sinus mucosa caused by chronic mucosal inflammation and are present in 20% of patients with CRS. Nasal
polyps typically present with nasal congestion, nasal obstruction, and anosmia or hyposmia, and occur more frequently in patients with persistent asthma, aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD), CRS, and cystic fibrosis. The sinus cavities are lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar
epithelial cells interspersed with mucous goblet cells. Cilia continuously sweep the mucous toward the ostial openings and are important in maintaining the proper environment of the sinus cavities. The frontal, maxillary, and anterior ethmoid sinuses drain into the ostiomeatal unit of the
middle meatus. The posterior ethmoid sinuses and superior sphenoid sinuses drain into the sphenoethmoid recess of the superior meatus. Most acute sinus infections are caused by viruses, and, therefore, it is not surprising that the majority of patients improve within 2 weeks without antibiotic
treatment. A bacterial infection should be considered if symptoms worsen or fail to improve within 7‐10 days. Combining an intranasal corticosteroid with an antibiotic reduces symptoms more effectively than antibiotics alone. Topical nasal steroids are the treatment of choice for nasal
polyps. They significantly decrease polyp size, nasal congestion, and rhinorrhea, and increase nasal airflow. Short courses of oral steroids may be needed to reduce polyp size, followed by maintenance therapy with topical steroids. Surgery is reserved for patients in which polyps cause severe
obstruction or recurrent sinusitis and for patients for whom medical therapy has failed. Aspirin desensitization may decrease the requirement for polypectomies and sinus surgery in patients with AERD.
Pediatric asthma: Principles and treatment
Authors: Devonshire Ashley L. , Kumar Rajesh
Published: November 2019

Approximately one-half of children with asthma present with symptoms before 3 years of age. The typical history describes recurrent episodes of wheezing and/or cough triggered by a viral upper respiratory infection (URI), activity, or changes in weather. When symptoms occur after a
viral URI, children with asthma often take longer than the usual week to fully recover from their respiratory symptoms. Wheezing and coughing during exercise or during laughing or crying, and episodes triggered in the absence of infection suggest asthma. A trial of bronchodilator medication
should show symptomatic improvement. The goal of asthma therapy is to keep children "symptom free" by preventing chronic symptoms, maintaining lung function, and allowing for normal daily activities. Avoidance of triggers identified by a history, such as second-hand cigarette smoke
exposure, and allergens identified by skin-prick testing can significantly reduce symptoms. According to the 2007 National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) report, if impairment symptoms are present for >2 days/week or 2 nights/month, then the disease process is characterized
as persistent, and, in all age groups, inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are recommended as the preferred daily controller therapy. Montelukast is approved for children ages ≥ 12 months and is often used for its ease of daily oral dosing. Long-acting β-2 adrenergic agonists should only
be used in combination with an ICS. For more-severe or difficult-to-control phenotypes, biologic therapy has been developed, which targets the type of inflammation present.
Atopic dermatitis
Authors: Peters Neill , Peters Anju T.
Published: November 2019

Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is a chronic relapsing inflammatory dermatosis characterized by pruritus, xerosis, and a close association with IgE mediated sensitization to aeroallergens and foods. More than 60% of children with AD are at risk to develop allergic
rhinitis or asthma (the atopic march). The distribution of lesions varies by age. Infants tend to have lesions on the cheeks and scalp, and very young children typically have involvement over the extremities, cheeks, forehead, and neck. A rash in the diaper area of infants is rarely AD. Lesions
in older children and adults are usually located in flexural areas, such as the antecubital and popliteal fossae, along with the head and neck. Acute lesions of AD begin as erythematous papules and serous exudates. Secondary lesions include excoriations and crusted erosions due to scratching.
Subacute lesions appear as erythematous scaling papules and plaques. If the itch and rash progress uncontrolled, then chronic lichenified AD develops, which features accentuated skin markings with hyperpigmentation. Trigger avoidance, skin hydration, and topical steroids are the first steps
for improvement. In acute lesions of AD, the T-helper type 2 cells produce interleukin (IL) 4, IL-13, and IL-31, which may potentiate barrier dysfunction and contribute to pruritus. In chronic lesions, the T-helper type 1 cells predominate and secrete interferon γ and IL-12. Barrier
dysfunction from filaggrin predisposes patients to AD. Skin superinfection, particularly with Staphylococcus aureus, is common, and cultures of affected lesions help guide therapy. Eczema herpeticum from herpes simplex virus can be life threatening in patients with AD.