bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Systematic Study on the Reliability and Validity of the Japanese Smartphone Addiction Scale among the Youth in Japan
Authors: Otsuka Yuichiro , Kaneita Yoshitaka , Itani Osamu , Matsumoto Yuuki
Published: March 2020

Background: Few studies in Japan have investigated smartphone addiction utilizing an international scale. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS) in Japanese youths and to examine the factors underlying smartphone overuse. Methods: We conducted a questionnaire survey in 2018 with participants from one high school (n=1,050) and one vocational school (n=83; age range, 15-24 years; median age, 17 years) in Japan. Data from 1,037 (male: 60.8%, n=631) questionnaires were analyzed. Results: Factor analysis showed six factors with factor loading ranging from 0.42 to 0.72 for the Japanese version of the SAS. Cronbach’s alpha was 0.94 for the 33 items in this scale. The scale showed good reliability for test-retest scores ( intraclass correlation coefficient 3,1 =0.92). Multiple linear regression analyses showed that the factors related to smartphone overuse were female gender, long smartphone usage duration, poor mental health, contact with virtual friends, and being a smartphone zombie. Contact with family and real friends were not associated with smartphone overuse. Conclusions: Although smartphone overuse differs depending on one’s cultural and social background, the Japanese version of the SAS is as good as the other language versions. Thus, this scale was shown to be reliable and valid in the Japanese youth.
Changes over time in prevalence rates of past-year cannabis use by men and women with a psychotic disorder.
Authors: Waterreus Anna , Prinzio Patsy Di , Badcock Johanna C. , Martin-Iverson Mathew T. , Morgan Vera A.
Published: March 2020

Background: General population data show cannabis use by younger people is declining but increasing in older adults. Overall, the gap between men and women appears to be narrowing. Little has been documented about sex and age differences in patterns of cannabis use over time by people with a psychotic disorder. We examined rates of past-year cannabis use by sex and age to determine whether use by this population has changed over time. Methods: Data on cannabis use from Australian National Psychosis Surveys (1997, 2010) were analysed by sex and age and compared to National Drug Strategy Household Surveys (1998, 2010). Results: Prevalence of past-year cannabis use by people with psychotic illness dropped significantly from 38.2% to 33.7%. Both sexes showed a decline in use. The steeper decline in use by men aged 18-29 years (70.2% to 47.8%) contributed to a narrowing of the sex gap. Conversely, use by men aged 55-64 increased from 4.8% to 18.8%. General population data showed a similar pattern of change across sex and age groups. Conclusions: Despite declining rates of past-year cannabis use in people with a psychotic illness, rates remain more than double that of the general population. Traditionally, men were more likely to use cannabis than women, but convergence in rates in younger people shows this is changing. Furthermore, cannabis use is not restricted to young people. Increasing use of cannabis by older men will place additional demands on drug and alcohol services.
Efficacy of revefenacin, a long-acting muscarinic antagonist for nebulized therapy, in patients with markers of more severe COPD: a post hoc subgroup analysis
Authors: Donohue James F. , Kerwin Edward , Barnes Chris N. , Moran Edmund J. , Haumann Brett , Crater Glenn D.
Published: March 2020

Background: Revefenacin, a once-daily, long-acting muscarinic antagonist delivered via standard jet nebulizer, increased trough forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV 1 ) in patients with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in prior phase 3 trials. We evaluated the efficacy of revefenacin in patients with markers of more severe COPD. Methods: A post hoc subgroup analysis of two replicate, randomized, phase 3 trials (revefenacin 175 µg [n = 395] and placebo [n = 417]) was conducted over 12 weeks. Endpoints included least squares change from baseline in trough FEV 1 , St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) responders, and transition dyspnea index (TDI) responders at Day 85. We included patient subgroups at high risk for COPD exacerbations and compared patients who received revefenacin 175 μg and placebo: severe and very severe airflow limitation (percent predicted FEV 1 30%–<50% and <30%), 2011 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) D, reversibility (≥12% in FEV 1 ) to short-acting bronchodilators, concurrent use of long-acting β agonists and/or inhaled corticosteroids, older age (>65 and >75 years), and comorbidity risk factors. Results: Revefenacin demonstrated significant improvements in FEV 1 versus placebo at Day 85 among the intention-to-treat (ITT) population and all subgroups. There was a greater number of SGRQ and TDI responders in the ITT population and the majority of subgroups analyzed among patients who received revefenacin versus placebo. For the SGRQ responders, the odds of response (odds ratio >2.0) were significantly greater in the revefenacin arm versus the placebo arm among the severe airflow obstruction, very severe airflow obstruction and 2011 GOLD D subgroups. For the TDI responders, the odds of response (odds ratio >2.0) were significantly greater among the severe airflow obstruction subgroup and patients aged >75 years. Conclusions: Revefenacin showed significantly greater improvements in FEV 1 versus placebo in the ITT population and all subgroups. There were a greater number of SGRQ and TDI responders in the ITT population, and in the majority of patient subgroups among patients who received revefenacin versus placebo. Revefenacin could be a therapeutic option among patients with markers of more severe COPD.
miR-146b-3p regulates PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in septic mice with acute respiratory distress syndrome
Authors: Liu Yao , Zhu Jinqiang , Jin Xiaohong , Dong Meiping , Zheng Junfen
Published: March 2020

Background: This study aimed to explore the effect of miR-146b-3p on acute respiratory distress syndrome in septic mice by regulating PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Methods: Seventy C57BL/6 mice were divided into normal group ( n = 10) and modeling group ( n = 60, mice for constructing septic mice models with acute respiratory distress syndrome). Model mice were subdivided into model group (without any treatment), negative control (NC) mimic group (injection with miRNA NC), miR-146b-3p mimic group (injection with miR-146b-3p mimic), si-NC group (injection with PI3Kγ siRNA NC), si-PI3Kγ group (injection with PI3Kγ interference sequence), and miR-146b-3p mimic + oe-PI3Kγ group (injection with miR-146b-3p mimic + PI3Kγ overexpression plasmid). Dual-luciferase reporter assay was conducted to determine the target relationship between miR-146b-3p and PI3Kγ. Wet weight/dry weight (W/D) ratio of the left lung was measured. Hematoxylin and eosin stain was used to detect the pathological change of mouse lung. ELISA was employed to measure serum interleukin (IL) -1β and IL-18 levels. miR-146b-3p and PI3Kγ expressions were detected by qRT-PCR. PI3Kγ, AKT, NLRP3, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein caspase recruitment domain (ASC) and Caspase-1 protein expressions were detected by Western blotting. Results: miR-146b-3p negatively regulated PI3Kγ. The lung tissues in other groups compared with normal group had down-regulated miR-146b-3p, up-regulated PI3Kγ, p-AKT, ASC, NLRP3 and Caspase-1 proteins, higher W/D ratio, and more serum IL-1β and IL-18 (all P < 0.05). All indicators in miR-146b-3p mimic group and si-PI3Kγ group were significantly improved as compared to model group (all P < 0.05). Up-regulated PI3Kγ, p-AKT, ASC, NLRP3 and Caspase-1 proteins and higher W/D ratio and IL-1β and IL-18 levels in serum existed in miR-146b-3p mimic + oe-PI3Kγ group compared with miR-146b-3p mimic group (all P < 0.05). Conclusions: Up-regulation of miR-146b-3p can restrain PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, thereby improving acute respiratory distress syndrome in septic mice.
PCV Cap proteins fused with calreticulin expressed into polymers in Escherichia coli with high immunogenicity in mice
Authors: Liu Chang , Liu Yunchao , Feng Hua , Zhao Baolei , Chen Yumei , Huang Huimin , Wang Pan , Deng Ruiguang , Zhang Gaiping
Published: March 2020

Background：Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is considered one of the critical viral pathogens of porcine circovirus diseases (PCVDs), which results in economic losses in the pig breeding industry. Capsid protein (Cap) of PCV2 acts as the most protective antigen in the course of immune response. Therefore, developing a novel and safe subunit vaccine against PCV2 infection is needed.Results: In this study, the Cap gene bound to the truncated calreticulin (CRT) (120-250 aa/120-308 aa) at the N/C terminal, and then the CRT-Cap fusion genes were expressed in Escherichia coli (E.coli). The size-exclusion chromatography and dynamic light scattering (DLS) data showed that the purified recombinant CRT-Cap fusion protein (rP5F) existed in the form of polymers. The results of ELISA and NA indicated that humoral immune responses induced by rP5F in mice were almost identical to those by the commercial subunit and inactivated vaccine. The lymphocyte proliferation and cytokine secretion were also detected in rP5F immunized mice. According to the results of the PCV2-challenge experiment, virus loads significantly decreased in mice immunized with rP5F. The data obtained in the current study revealed that rP5F might have the potential to be a subunit vaccine candidate against PCV2 in the future.Conclusions: We have successfully expressed Cap-CRT fusion proteins in E.coli and optimized rP5F could form into immunogenic polymers. Mice immunized with rP5F efficiently induced humoral and part of cellular immune responses and decreased the virus content against PCV2-challenge, which suggested that rF5P could be a potential subunit vaccine candidate.
The in vitro evaluation of statins as antimicrobials for trauma-related chronic infection
Authors: Trombetta Ryan Patrick , Lowak Kaylie , Albach Audrey , Lopez Rebecca , Romano Desiree , Sanchez Carlos , Wenke Joseph
Published: March 2020

Background Chronic wound infections continue to plague the U.S. healthcare system, especially in trauma scenarios. Multidrug resistance and the capacity to form biofilm enables pathogens to survive clinical regimens of antibiotics prompting the need to find antibiotic alternatives. In past years, the cholesterol lowering class of drugs, statins, were identified to have antibacterial effects on pathogens responsible for various wound infections. The objective of this study was to screen all available statins against a panel of pathogens ( S. aureus , P. aeruginosa , coagulase-negative staphylococcus (CoNS), E. coli , Klebsiella spp. , and A. baumannii ) associated with wound infections and their ability to inhibit biofilm formation. A top-drug candidate was identified and further characterized to determine potential for clinical application. Results Statins were most effective against S. aureus and A. baumannii with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) ranging from 32 to 256 µg/mL. Simvastatin was the only statin to show efficacy against S. aureus , P. aeruginosa , CoNS, and A. baumannii with a MIC of 32 µg/mL. No statins were effective against E. coli and Klebsiella spp . Likewise, simvastatin had a relatively low minimum biofilm inhibition concentration (MBIC) of 8 µg/mL for both S. aureus and CoNS. Moving forward, simvastatin was chosen as the top drug candidate due to its broad spectrum MICs and MBICs. Due to its particular potency against S. aureus , an in depth characterization was performed against S. aureus . However, further testing revealed minimal effects against established S. aureus biofilm and persister cells, as well as cytotoxicity against osteoblasts. Conclusion Among the 9 available statins, simvastatin demonstrated the highest antimicrobial potential with broad-spectrum activity against S. aureus , P. aeruginosa , CoNS, and A. baumannii , as well as the ability to inhibit biofilm formation for S. aureus and CoNS. However, upon further in vitro characterization simvastatin was ineffective against established S. aureus biofilm, persister cells, and was found to be cytotoxic. This data demonstrates the small therapeutic window for simvastatin and the limited potential for direct application as an antimicrobial for orthopaedic-related infection.
PROBLEMARY ASPECTS OF FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC SECURITY OF COMMERCIAL BANKS
Authors: Balatskyi Y. , Murka V.
Published: March 2020

The article substantiates the issue of important aspects of financial and economic security of commercial banks.
In order to maintain the financial and economic security of the bank, it is important to comply with a number of conditions. Such conditions include an adequate level of liquidity, securing loan repayments, increasing bank profitability and minimizing banking risks. Models and methods by which the level of financial and economic security of banks are evaluated are analyzed and systematized in the article. All available models are reduced to an economic security assessment, as the bank's
work is based on financial transactions. Therefore, the method of ratios and indicators was used to assess the level of financial security of the bank. The study raised the problem of selecting the required number of indicators that most affect the financial and economic security of a commercial bank. Credit risk was chosen among a large number of external and internal factors, as they have a significant impact on creditworthiness and are set to limit the credit risk of the bank.
The weakening of financial security is evidenced by a decrease in liquidity and an increase in accounts payable and receivables, non-compliance with credit risk indicators. Therefore, the article analyzes the financial security by
internal factors of influence, namely, the credit risk standards H7, H8 and H9. Three banks were selected for analysis: Oschadbank, Alfa-Bank and UkrSibbank.
Today, the level of financial and economic security of the bank is insufficient among Ukrainian banks. In order to form a high level of financial and economic security of the bank it is necessary to achieve effective management of all subsystems of the bank, to develop effective financial management of the bank, to carry out careful personnel
selection, as well as to ensure effective risk management.
Keywords: financial and economic security of a commercial bank, methods of assessing financial security, models of financial security assessment, credit risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENT IN HEATING SYSTEMS OF SETTLEMENTS
Authors: Zhulavskyi A. , Tretiak T.
Published: March 2020

In order to save fuel and energy resources and to reduce the negative impact on the environment, the state of Ukrainian fuel and energy complex requires improvement and development of an updated energy saving policy. There are a lot of negative consequences of environmental pollution caused by energy companies, in particular greenhouse gases, water pollution, and deteriorating of human health. The implementation of suggested above measures to improve the heat supply efficiency provides environmental requirements in terms of reducing harmful emissions into the atmosphere, consumption of natural gas and water by the local boiler stations. Their implementation has resulted in a follow points: economic effect of measure implementation, characterized by saving of natural gas costs; environmental effect, characterized by reducing of the harmful emissions into the atmosphere; environmental-economic effect, characterized by reducing of environmental tax. The studies have shown that there is a significant difference between the capital cost of events and the economic result. In most cases, the capital expenditures significantly exceed the economic and environmental - economic result of the boiler stations and heating networks modernization in Sumy city.

Keywords:
heat supply schemes, energy supply, modernization of heat supply facilities, environmental effect, prevented environmental and economic damage, environmental effect, ecological and economic effect.
Recent Advances in the Development of Broad-Spectrum Antiprotozoal Agents
Authors: Moreno-Herrera Antonio , Cortez-Maya Sandra , Bocanegra-Garcia Virgilio , Banik Bimal Krishna , Rivera Gildardo
Published: March 2020

Infections caused by Trypanosoma brucei, Trypanosoma cruzi, Leishmania spp., Entamoeba
histolytica, Giardia lamblia, Plasmodium spp., and Trichomonas vaginalis, are part of a large
list of human parasitic diseases. Together, they cause more than 500 million infections per year.
These protozoa parasites affect both low- and high-income countries and their pharmacological
treatments are limited. Therefore, new and more effective drugs in preclinical development could
improve overall therapy for parasitic infections even when their mechanisms of action are unknown.
In this review, a number of heterocyclic compounds (diamidine, guanidine, quinoline, benzimidazole,
thiazole, diazanaphthalene, and their derivatives) reported as antiprotozoal agents are discussed
as options for developing new pharmacological treatments for parasitic diseases.
Epidemiology of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in North America
Authors: Arshad Tamoore , Golabi Pegah , Henry Linda , Younossi Zobair M.
Published: March 2020

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is rapidly becoming the most common cause of chronic
liver disease worldwide. This is primarily driven by the global epidemic of obesity and diabetes as well as the
aging of the general population. Most of the epidemiology data of NAFLD for North America are published
from studies originating in the United States (U.S.). The overall prevalence of NAFLD in the U.S. is estimated to
be 24%. Hispanic Americans have a higher prevalence of NAFLD, whereas African Americans have a lower
prevalence of NAFLD. The exact contributions of genetic and environmental factors on these differences in the
prevalence rates have not been determined. From the spectrum of NAFLD, patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
(NASH) are at the highest risk of progression to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The most
recent data regarding the progression of NASH suggest a complex pattern of progression and regression of fibrosis.
Factors influencing the progression and regression of NASH have not been fully described. More research is
needed to better understand NAFLD in Mexico and Canada.
Recent Advancement in MoS2 for Hydrogen Evolution Reactions
Authors: Mensah-Darkwa Kwadwo , Tabi Rita N. , Owusu Maxwell , Ingsel Tenzin , Kahol Pawan K. , Gupta Ram K.
Published: March 2020

The economic growth of any country depends on certain factors of which energy is a part
and even prominent. The global economy has depended heavily on fossil fuels as the main source of
reliable energy for so many decades. Their adverse long-term impact on society has led to a substantial
increase in research activities both in industry and academia. Most of the research has been dominated
by the development of green energy technologies and the expansion of such technologies in
order to meet increasing future demands of energy. Prominent among the research drive is the development
of fuel cells, whose driving force comes from hydrogen. This is because hydrogen is economical
considering its relative abundance, low cost, yet high activity in production. Materials such
as Pt, C, Fe, MoS2 have gained popularity in the production of hydrogen for use in fuel cell devices.
The high efficiency of MoS2, amorphous or crystalline, in hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) depends
on a suitable architecture that increases the exposure of its edge sites. Such architecture could
be determined by the design of catalysts in terms of proportions of molybdenum and dopant ions, the
composite structure between MoS2 and electrically conductive materials, synthesis temperature and
the synthesis method. Therefore, a review is made on recent achievements for different nanoarchitectures
of MoS2 as well as its composite structures for use as electro-catalysts in HER performance
and future prospects.
A Community-Engaged Approach to Creating a Mobile HIV Prevention App for Black Women: Focus Group Study to Determine Preferences via Prototype Demos (Preprint)
Authors: Chandler Rasheeta , Hernandez Natalie , Guillaume Dominique , Grandoit Shanaika , Branch-Ellis Desiré , Lightfoot Marguerita
Published: March 2020

BACKGROUND

Black women are an important but relatively overlooked at-risk group in HIV prevention efforts. Although there is an aggregate decline of HIV diagnoses among women in the United States, there are persistent disparate rates of new HIV infections among Black women compared to any other cisgender female subgroup. Strategies to end the HIV epidemic—as outlined in the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative—for all communities must consider HIV prevention messaging and message delivery mediums that are created with community input. Although mobile health (mHealth) is a popular platform for delivering HIV interventions, there are currently no mobile apps that consider cisgender Black women with the goal of promoting a comprehensive women’s reproductive health and HIV prevention lifestyle. Previous research recommends inclusion of the target population from project inception and iteratively throughout development, to promote use of the intervention.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study is to understand cisgender Black women’s preferences for functionality, format, and design of a mobile HIV prevention app and to examine their willingness to use an app for HIV prevention.

METHODS

We conducted a series of four focus groups with 23 Black cisgender women. Focus groups included discussion and demonstration elements to address cisgender women’s general preference for apps, HIV prevention content that would be useful in an app, and preferred app features that would promote use of an HIV-centric app. During focus group discussions, participants were shown narrated, custom wireframes of HIV prevention app prototypes to demonstrate potential app function.

RESULTS

Findings indicated the presence of eight subthemes within the coding structure of three overall themes: (1) health content within the mobile app, (2) mobile app functionality, format, and design, and (3) other suggested features. Specifically, participants detailed preferred educational content, content distribution, app aesthetics, privacy considerations, and marketing of the app.

CONCLUSIONS

Findings suggest that Black cisgender women preferred an app that integrated HIV prevention and optimal sexual health promotion. Participants provided a range of preferences for content integration and facilitators of app engagement with an HIV prevention app. Preferences centered on gender and cultural congruency of information and content, evidenced by visuals, language, and resources. Black cisgender women are viable consumers for a mobile app–based HIV prevention intervention.
Experiences of Serving and Ex-Serving Members With the PTSD Coach Australia App: Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Shakespeare-Finch Jane , Alichniewicz Karolina K , Strodl Esben , Brown Kelly , Quinn Catherine , Hides Leanne , White Angela , Gossage Gabrial , Poerio Loretta , Batras Dimitri , Jackson Samantha , Styles Jess , Kavanagh David
Published: March 2020

BACKGROUND

PTSD Coach Australia is an app for serving and ex-serving defense members and was adapted for the Australian context in 2013 from PTSD Coach, which was created in the United States.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to provide a user-centered evaluation of the app from the perspective of serving and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force.

METHODS

Qualitative data were collected in response to questions to participants in 1 of 5 workshops (n=29) or in telephone interviews (n=24). Quantitative data were collected using the user version of Mobile Apps Rating Scale (uMARS).

RESULTS

Analysis of the qualitative data demonstrated mixed support for the app. While some people found it extremely useful, especially as an adjunct to therapy, others pointed out limitations and cautioned against the app potentially triggering symptoms in people with PTSD. This perceived risk was usually found to stem from frustration with the app’s functionality rather than its content. Participants spoke about the helpful and unhelpful aspects of the app and barriers to its use and made suggestions for improvement. Many participants encouraged its continued use and highlighted the need for it to be promoted more broadly, as many were not aware of it until they were invited to participate in this research.

CONCLUSIONS

PTSD Coach Australia was seen in a positive light by some participants, but others thought it had too much text and the potential to trigger a traumatic response in users with PTSD. A need to update the app was also a common comment as was the need to increase awareness of the app’s existence.
Applying the Electronic Health Literacy Lens: Systematic Review of Electronic Health Interventions Targeted at Socially Disadvantaged Groups (Preprint)
Authors: Cheng Christina , Beauchamp Alison , Elsworth Gerald R , Osborne Richard H
Published: March 2020

BACKGROUND

Electronic health (eHealth) has the potential to improve health outcomes. However, eHealth systems need to match the eHealth literacy needs of users to be equitably adopted. Socially disadvantaged groups have lower access and skills to use technologies and are at risk of being digitally marginalized, leading to the potential widening of health disparities.

OBJECTIVE

This systematic review aims to explore the role of eHealth literacy and user involvement in developing eHealth interventions targeted at socially disadvantaged groups.

METHODS

A systematic search was conducted across 10 databases for eHealth interventions targeted at older adults, ethnic minority groups, low-income groups, low-literacy groups, and rural communities. The eHealth Literacy Framework was used to examine the eHealth literacy components of reviewed interventions. The results were analyzed using narrative synthesis.

RESULTS

A total of 51 studies reporting on the results of 48 interventions were evaluated. Most studies were targeted at older adults and ethnic minorities, with only 2 studies focusing on low-literacy groups. eHealth literacy was not considered in the development of any of the studies, and no eHealth literacy assessment was conducted. User involvement in designing interventions was limited, and eHealth intervention developmental frameworks were rarely used. Strategies to assist users in engaging with technical systems were seldom included in the interventions, and accessibility features were limited. The results of the included studies also provided inconclusive evidence on the effectiveness of eHealth interventions.

CONCLUSIONS

The findings highlight that eHealth literacy is generally overlooked in developing eHealth interventions targeted at socially disadvantaged groups, whereas evidence about the effectiveness of such interventions is limited. To ensure equal access and inclusiveness in the age of eHealth, eHealth literacy of disadvantaged groups needs to be addressed to help avoid a digital divide. This will assist the realization of recent technological advancements and, importantly, improve health equity.
Online Health Information Seeking Experience of Secondary School Girl Students: Does It Correlate with Health Related Quality of Life? (Preprint)
Authors: Kavosi Zahra , Vahedian Sara , Dehghani Tafti Arefeh , Bahrami Mohammad Amin
Published: March 2020

BACKGROUND

Given the increasing availability of internet, it has become a common source of health information for all population including students. However, the actual effect of this increased access to information on the health status and its different aspects needs to be studied more.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to investigate the correlations between online health information seeking behavior and general health dimensions in a sample of high school students of Iran.

METHODS

A survey was conducted among secondary school girl students of Yazd province, Iran in 2019. A total of 295 students participated in the study. The required data were gathered using two valid questionnaires including eHIQ (Kelly et al., 2015) to measure the online health information seeking experience and validated Persian version of SF-36 to measure the general health status of the participants. The collected data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficient using SPSS version 23.

RESULTS

Online health information seeking behavior and its subscales showed no statistical correlations with general health status and its dimensions.

CONCLUSIONS

The findings suggest that seeking online health information does not improve the general health status. The possible causes are discussed but this finding should be studied more.

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Alaíde
Authors: Cardoza y Aragón Luis
Published: March 2020

Alaíde
Diótima
Authors: Muraro Luisa , Zamboni Chiara , Guadarrama Adriana
Published: March 2020

Diótima
El concepto de diferencia
Authors: Barrett Michèle , Lamas Marta
Published: March 2020

El concepto de diferencia
Entrevista con Juliet Mitchell
Authors: McRobbie Angela
Published: March 2020

Entrevista con Juliet Mitchell
Una perspectiva del aborto en los años treinta: la propuesta marxista = la propuesta del aborto de la CTM en 1936
Authors: Autor Sin , Cano Gabriela
Published: March 2020

Una perspectiva del aborto en los años treinta: la propuesta marxista = la propuesta del aborto de la CTM en 1936
Plotting Women: Gender and Representation in Mexico
Authors: Ramos Escandón Carmen
Published: March 2020

Plotting Women: Gender and Representation in Mexico
Mulher, saúdade e sociedade no Brasil
Authors: Cardaci Dora
Published: March 2020

Mulher, saúdade e sociedade no Brasil
La polisemia del derecho a una buena administración: Análisis crítico de los ordenamientos europeo y español
Authors: Bousta Rhita
Published: March 2020

Consagrado por el artículo 41 de la Carta de los Derechos Fundamentales de la Unión Europea a principios del siglo XXI, el derecho a una buena administración ha, desde entonces, circulado por ordenamientos jurídicos muy variados. Concepto abierto destinado principalmente a reforzar los derechos de la defensa durante el procedimiento administrativo, el derecho a una buena administración se convierte, en muchos casos, en un conjunto de derechos ya existentes. Este artículo demuestra su polisemia, tanto en los textos jurídicos como en la jurisprudencia. Para justificar su tesis, la autora ofrece un análisis crítico y comparado de los sistemas europeo y español poniendo de relieve el carácter redundante del derecho a una buena administración en esos ordenamientos. A modo de conclusión, y como alternativa, propone una definición de la buena administración con un enfoque restrictivo y, entonces, posiblemente innovador.
El derecho al proceso debido en el ámbito penal: la interpretación evolutiva del art. 6 del CEDH por el Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos
Authors: Pérez Sola Nicolás
Published: March 2020

En el art. 6 del CEDH se contienen toda una serie de garantías procesales como de derechos de las partes en el proceso que han de ser observados por los sistemas judiciales de los Estados partes del Convenio. La jurisprudencia del TEDH interpretando y aplicando el art. 6 ha generado un robusto conjunto de elementos conformadores de las garantías del proceso que abarcan prácticamente desde el inicio del mismo hasta la ejecución de la sentencia que le ponga fin. El derecho al proceso debido implica el derecho de acceso al proceso, a un proceso equitativo con reconocimiento y garantía de la igualdad de armas, así como una fase contradictoria y a la imparcialidad de los órganos jurisdiccionales de los que se ha de obtener en un plazo razonable una resolución judicial de fondo congruente, motivada debidamente y fundamentada en derecho. 
La Unidad de Medida y Actualización (UMA) y la seguridad social como Derecho Humano
Authors: Morales Ramírez María Ascensión
Published: March 2020

Después de casi 40 años de contar con un salario deteriorado en el país por atenderse a criterios económicos, se dieron los primeros pasos para su recuperación a través de una reforma constitucional y legal para desvincular al salario mínimo como referencia para fines ajenos a su naturaleza y permitir a éste cumplir con sus fines propios: ser suficiente para satisfacer las necesidades normales de un jefe de familia, en el orden material, social y cultural y para proveer a la educación obligatoria de los hijos. Sin embargo, la defensa del salario como componente del derecho del trabajo, en la práctica ha propiciado la transgresión de otro derecho humano: el de la seguridad social, al verse afectadas, principalmente, las pensiones con la aplicación de la UMA, siendo que el objetivo social de éstas es asegurar la estabilidad de los ingresos al momento del retiro de la vida laboral.
Efek Ekstrak Kulit Jeruk Purut (Citrus hystrix DC) terhadap Morfologi dan Histologi Larva Aedes aegypti
Authors: Wikandari Ririh Jatmi , Surati Surati
Published: March 2020

Essential oils can be used as an alternative to naturally control Ae. aegypti. Essential oil can affect morphology and histology of Aedes aegypti larvae. The aims of this study were to determine the effect of larvacide essential oil of kaffir lime against mortality and to know morphological and histological changes of Ae. aegypti larvae. The study was conducted in June 2016 at the Parasitology and Entomology Laboratory of University Jenderal Soedirman. This study was an experimental study with three concentrations and three replications. The death of the larvae is calculated after 24 hours of exposure. Data were analyzed descriptively. The results showed that 103 ppm concentration was effective in killing larvae by 96%. Exposure of kaffir lime peel oils results in the color of the abdomen becoming black. Histological observation preparation larvae showed midgut epithelial cell damage.
OPTIMIZATION OF GUIDED DISCOVERY LEARNING MODELS TO INCREASE STUDENTS' INTEREST IN MATHEMATICS
Authors: Nurhayani Nurhayani , Rosnawati Raden , Amimah Tuslikhatun
Published: March 2020

Student interest in learning is a very important factor in determining student success in learning mathematics. Various attempts were made by educators and educational researchers to increase student interest in learning. This research is a classroom action research model by Kemmis and Mc Taggart that aims to describe the application of Guided Discovery learning in optimizing students' interest in learning mathematics. The increase in students' interest in learning mathematics is also supported by the results of student achievement. The research data consisted of students' interest in learning mathematics, learning achievement data, and observations of learning outcomes. Data on learning interest in mathematics is obtained through a questionnaire, data on learning achievement is obtained through tests and data on the results of observations of learning achievement are obtained through observation sheets during learning. In general, the results of the study showed that the average student interest in learning mathematics at 83.93 reached the good category. The completeness of student achievement test results reached 83.87% of students achieving the minimum completeness criteria with an average student score of 85.61. The percentage of teacher and student learning outcomes respectively at 83.80% and 76.91% reached the good category. Therefore it can be concluded that the Guided Discovery learning model can be applied to optimize students' interest in mathematics learning especially by paying attention to the results of reflections from this study.
DEVELOPING STUDENT WORKSHEET BASED ON MISSOURI MATHEMATICS PROJECT MODEL BY USING THINK-TALK-WRITE STRATEGY OF CLASS VIII
Authors: Wahyuni Reny , Efuansyah Efuansyah , Sukasno Sukasno
Published: March 2020

This study aims to develop the worksheet based Learning Model Missouri Mathematics Project using Think Talk Write Strategy on cube and cuboid material, and to find out the quality of the worksheet developed in terms of validity and practicality. Subjects in this study are students of class VIII SMP N 11 Lubuklinggau in the even semester of the 2018/2019 school year. This research is a development research that refers to the 4-D development model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). Based on the analysis results, it was found that the quality of worksheets developed was based on the assessment of 3 validators, the validity aspect was in the Good category with an average score of 3.99, while the quality of worksheets from the practical aspect was in the Very Practical category with an average score of 0.903.
Pengaruh Karakter Eksekutif Dan Dimensi Tata Kelola Perusahaan Terhadap Penghindaran Pajak (Studi Empiris pada Perusahaan Manufaktur yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2012-2016)
Authors: Afriyanti Sharma Aidha
Published: March 2020

The purpose of the study is to analyze the influence of executive character and corporate governance dimensions on tax avoidance in manufacturing companies that listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange Period 2012-2016. The samples of this study is 37 companies that selected by using purposive sampling method. The results of this study shows that: Executive characters positive effect on tax avoidance. Independent commissioners not effect on tax avoidance. The audit committee not effect on tax avoidance. Audit quality positive effect on tax avoidance.
Keywords: Tax Avoidance, Executive Character, Independent Commissioner, Audit Committee, Audit Quality
JEL Classification code: C12, C22, H26, L60
Corporate governance, profitabilitas, leverage, dan pengaruhnya terhadap pengungkapan sosial dan lingkungan
Authors: Dewi Nurnika Asri
Published: March 2020

This study aims to analyze the effect of corporate governance, profitability, and leverage on social and environmental disclosure. The data in this study are 40 property, real estate, and building construction companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2014-2016, so there are 120 observational data. The hypothesis in this study was tested using multiple linear regression analysis with the application of SPSS version 23. The results of this study indicate that institutional ownership, audit committee, and leverage have an effect on social and environmental disclosure. Meanwhile, the independent board of commissioners and profitability has no effect on social and environmental disclosure.
Keywords : corporate governance. profitability, leverage, Social and Environment Disclosure Index (SEDI)
JEL Classification: Q56, C12, G23,G32, G38, O16
Okrugli stol o Frani Supilu u Matici hrvatskoj, Zagreb, 11. listopada 2017.
Authors: Matkovic Stjepan
Published: March 2020

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Heat transfer enhancement inside channel by using the Lattice Boltzmann Method
Authors: Asadi Abchouyeh Monireh , El Ganaoui Mohammed , Mohebbi Rasul , Zarrabi Mohammad , Solaymani Fard Omid , Bennacer Rachid
Published: March 2020

In this study, the Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) is employed in order to
examine the fluid flow and forced convection heat transfer inside a
two-dimensional horizontal channel with and without obstacles. In order to
enhance the heat and thermal energy transfer within the channel, different
obstacle arrangements are posed to the flow field and heat transfer with the
purpose of studying their sensitivity to these changes. The results indicate
that, when the value of the Reynolds number is maximum, the maximum average
Nusselt numbers happens on the lower wall (Case 4). The paper extends the
topic to the use of nanofluids to introduce a possibility to enhancement of
the heat transfer in the channel with an array of the obstacles with forced
convection. For this purpose, the AgMgO/water micropolar hybrid nanofluid is
used, and the volume fraction of the nanoparticle (50% Ag and 50% MgO by
volume) is set between 0 and 0.02. The results showed that, when the hybrid
nanofluid is used instead of a typical nanofluid, the rate of the heat
transfer inside the channel increases, especially for the high values of the
Reynolds number, and the volume fraction of the nanoparticles. Increasing
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1.17-fold). It is shown that the type of obstacle arrangement and the
specific nanofluid can exerts significant effects on the characteristics of
the flow field and heat transfer in the channel. This study provides a
platform for using the LBM to examine fluid flow through discrete obstacles
in offset positions.
Electric cars: Are they solution to reduce CO2 emission?
Authors: Petrovic Djordje , Pesic Dalibor , Petrovic Maja , Mijailovic Radomir
Published: March 2020

Reducing CO2 emission is one of the major environmental challenges for transportation. One way to solve this problem is to replace old cars that use fossil fuels (petrol, diesel) with new electric cars. In this paper, the existing model for calculating well-to-wheels CO2 emission during the life cycle of the car (fossil fuel car and electric car) is upgraded. The developed model is used for comparing optimal lifetime and optimal car?s kilometers driven during a lifetime in the replacement process of a fossil fuel car with a new electric car. We find that reducing CO2 emission depends on the type of fossil fuel, and the weight of fossil fuel cars and electric cars. Changing petrol fossil fuel cars with lower weight electric cars have the greatest potential for reducing CO2 emission. However, the introduction of electric cars does not achieve a significant reduction of CO2 emission in countries where electricity is primarily produced in thermal power plants, i. e. in countries with a high emission factor of electricity production.
Pelaksanaan Pramuka Wajib dalam Implementasi Kurikulum 2013 Sebagai Pembentukan Karakter Peserta Didik di MAN 1 Padang
Authors: Nora Desta Efita , Junaidi Junaidi
Published: March 2020

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi dari belum terlaksannya dengan baik pembentukan karakter melalui pramuka wajib di MAN 1 Padang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakter yang terbentuk pada peserta didik melalui pelaksanaan pramuka wajib. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan tipe deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara dan studi dokumentasi dengan jumlah informan 32 orang yang terdiri dari unsur KAMABIGUS, peserta didik yang mengikuti pramuka wajib dan esktrakurikuler serta alumni. Teori yang digunakan adalah teori struktural fungsional oleh Talcott Parson dengan konsep AGIL. Hasil penelitian ini adalah pramuka wajib dilaksanakan pada setiap hari Sabtu jam 14.30-16.30 atau selama 2 jam oleh peserta didik kelas X yang dibantu dengan peserta didik yang mengikuti ekstrakurikuler pramuka dan alumni dengan materi yang dibagi kedalam dua bentuk, yaitu teori dan praktek. Hasil yang diperoleh dalam pembentukan karakter pada peserta didik yang mengikuti pramuka wajib diantaranya: a) religius, b) disiplin, c) bertanggung jawab, d) hormat, sopan dan santun, e) peduli lingkungan dan sosial. Hal ini dikarenakan adanya pembiasaan dan peniruan yang diberikan saat latihan serta kontrol oleh Pembina diluar hari latihan. Sedangakan karakter, mandiri, tegas, cekatan, dan berani, belum dapat terbentuk pada peserta didik yang mengikuti pramuka wajib. Hal ini disebabkan karakter tersebut dapat dibentuk melalui pembiasaan dan peniruan yang dilakukan pada kegiatan di lapangan, sedangkan saat ini pramuka wajib lebih difokuskan ke pemahaman mengenai materi pramuka di kelas dan sedikit melakukan kegiatan praktek di lapangan.
Demand Forecasting of Spare Parts of Automobiles using Gaussian Support Vector Machine
Authors: Mayur R. , Kumar Baibhav
Published: March 2020

Reordering motor vehicle spare parts for the purposes of stock replenishment is an important function of the parts manager in the typical motor dealership. Meaningful reordering requires a reliable forecast of the future demand for items. Production planning and control in remanufacturing are more complex than those in traditional manufacturing. Developing a reliable forecasting process is the first step for optimization of the overall planning process. In remanufacturing, forecasting the timing of demands is one of the critical issues. The current article presents the result of examining the effectiveness of demand forecasting by time series analysis in auto parts remanufacturing. A variety of alternative forecasting techniques were evaluated for this purpose with the aim of selecting one optimal technique to be implemented in an automatic reordering module of a real time computerized inventory management system.
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Authors: Anjarsari Intan Ratna Dewi , Rosniawaty Santi , Suherman Cucu
Published: March 2020

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