bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparing Vegetative Propagation of Two ‘Schipkaensis’ Common Cherrylaurel Ploidy Levels
Authors: Schulze Justin A. , Contreras Ryan N. , Scagel Carolyn F.
Published: March 2017

‘Schipkaensis’ common cherrylaurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is an important nursery crop across the United States. In our breeding efforts to reduce shot-hole symptoms and weediness, we have created chromosome doubled forms of this cultivar. Vegetative propagation is an important factor in nursery production, and we have found no studies that have looked at comparative adventitious rooting of stem cuttings using induced polyploids. The objective of this research was to determine if rooting ability varied between these two ploidy levels. Semihardwood stem cuttings from wild-type (22x) and polyploid (44x) ploidy levels were taken at the end of July 2015 and the beginning of July 2016. Cuttings were dipped in 1030 ppm (0.10%) indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) and 660 ppm (0.066%) 1-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) before being set in rooting substrate. After 1 month, cuttings were removed from substrate and data collected. Data included; rooting percentage, root number per rooted cutting, average root length, and total root length. In 2015, 88% of the cuttings from the 44x plants and 63% of the cuttings from the 22x plants rooted. In 2016, 100% of cuttings from both ploidy levels rooted. In both years, average root length and total root length were similar between ploidy levels; however, cuttings from 22x plants generally had more roots than those from 44x. Chromosome-doubled ‘Schipkaensis’ common cherrylaurel rooted effectively, and produce transplantable cuttings similar to the standard ploidy.
Forage Production of Grass–Legume Binary Mixtures on Intermountain Western USA Irrigated Pastures
Authors: Cox Steven , Peel Michael D. , Creech J. Earl , Waldron Blair L. , Eun Jong‐Su , Zobell Dale R. , Miller Rhonda L. , Snyder Don L.
Published: March 2017

Well‐managed irrigated pasture production can be optimized without nitrogen (N) fertilizer. The objective was to determine mixture and planting ratios of tall fescue (Schedonorus arundinacea Schreb.) (TF), meadow brome (Bromus riparius Rehm.) (MB), orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) (OG), timothy (Phleum pratense L.) (TIM), and perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) (PRG) with alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) (ALF), birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.) (BFTF), or cicer milkvetch (Astragalus cicer L.) (CMV) that maximize productivity. Planting ratios were 0:100 (grass:legume), 25:75, 50:50, 75:25, and three 100:0 grass monocultures fertilized at 0, 67, and 134 kg N ha−1. Seasonal production of TF–ALF was 12.69 Mg ha−1, equal to TF fertilized at 134 kg N ha−1. ALF mixtures with MB, OG, TIM, and PRG produced 12.57, 10.97, 11.77, and 10.74 Mg ha−1, respectively, and 8 to 40% more than grasses receiving 134 kg N ha−1. Production of BFTF mixtures with TF, MB, and OG were 11.69, 11.45, and 9.95 Mg ha−1, respectively, equal to their respective grass monoculture receiving 134 kg N ha−1. The BFTF–TIM and BFTF–PRG mixtures averaged 12% more forage than grass monocultures receiving 134 kg N ha−1. Production of CMV‐grass was similar to that of grasses receiving 67 kg N ha−1. Seasonal forage distribution was more uniform in ALF– and BFTF–grass mixtures, averaging 30% more at the second and third harvests than fertilized grasses. The TF and MB legume mixtures averaged 7% more production in the 50:50 planting ratios than the other two grass–legume mixtures, while the 50:50 and 25:75 ratios of OG and TIM–legume mixtures averaged 12% more than the 75:25 and the 25:75 PRG–legume planting ratio averaged 9% more than the 50:50 and 75:25. Forage production of grass–legume mixtures can equal or exceed fertilized grass monocultures and with more uniform distribution over the growing season.
Cool‐Season Turfgrass Germination and Morphological Development Comparisons at Adjusted Osmotic Potentials
Authors: Goatley Michael , Hensler Kevin , Askew Shawn
Published: March 2017

One of the major factors limiting seed germination and seedling development in a low‐input, low‐maintenance environment is soil moisture availability, yet little is known about the germination response of cool‐season turfgrasses to differing osmotic potentials. Controlled‐environment studies were conducted to identify germination characteristics of cool‐season turfgrass species experiencing water‐restricted conditions. At osmotic potentials between 0.0 and −1.6 MPa, perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) germinated more and had greater radicle lengths than tall fescue [Schedonorus arundinaceus (Schreb.) Dumort], hard fescue (Festuca brevipila Tracey), strong creeping red fescue (F. rubra ssp. rubra L.), Chewings fescue [Festuca rubra L. ssp. fallax (Thuill.) Nyman], and Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.). Under higher osmotic potentials of 0.0 to −0.8 MPa, strong creeping red fescue had the greatest plumule lengths, but only perennial ryegrass was able to maintain significant plumule length at an osmotic potential of −1.2 MPa. Generally speaking and with some deviation between species, decreasing water potential between 0 and −0.7 MPa serves primarily to delay germination while decreasing water potential between −0.7 and −1.6 serves primarily to prevent germination. Based on germination occurrences and initial radicle and plumule length development at decreasing osmotic potentials, utilizing perennial ryegrass in turfgrass seed mixtures may enhance establishment under low soil moisture conditions.
Mobilizations and Movements of Foreign Fighters from Southeast Asia to Syria and Iraq
Authors: Kibtiah Tia Mariatul
Published: March 2017

This article examines foreign fighter movements, in particular those who joined the Islamic State and al-Nusra front from Southeast Asia to Syria and Iraq. It will analyze the dynamics of the movements in Southeast Asia and Syria and Iraq, provide a discussion of the potential threats of the returnees and how state and civil society respond to the threats of the groups. It is based on interviews to Afghan veterans in Indonesia and analyses of primary and secondary sources of the Syrian and Iraq conflicts. It argues that it is urgent to strengthen unity and partnership between state and civil society in coping the rise of the terrorism movements and to prevent violent attacks after the returns of Southeast Asian fighters from Syria and Iraq.
CANHEART: Is HDL cholesterol a cardiovascular specific risk factor?
Authors: Hassan Mohamed , Philip Peter
Published: March 2017

Initial observational studies have identified high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) as an independent predictor of cardiovascular (CV) risk, even in patients on optimal statin therapy. However, the notion that higher HDL-C is better, has been seriously challenged by the results from several recent clinical and genetic trials. Data from the CANHEART study serve to clarify the relation between HDL-C and cause-specific mortality. Individuals with lower HDL-C levels were independently associated with higher risk of CV, cancer, and non-CV/non-cancer mortality compared with individuals in the reference ranges of HDL-C levels. Given the similarities in associations between HDL-C and CV as swell as non-CV outcomes, it is likely that HDL-C level serve as a marker of risk rather than a causal CV specific risk factor.
EDITORIAL
Authors: De Humerez Dorisdaia Carvalho
Published: March 2017

A finalidade primordial do Sistema Cofen/Conselhos Regionais de Enfermagem é a fiscalização do exercício profissional, regulamentação da profissão, respeito ao Código de Ética, cumprimento da Lei do Exercício Profissional garantir a qualidade dos serviços da Enfermagem à população.
SERVIÇO DE TRANSPLANTE HEPÁTICO EM UM HOSPITAL UNIVERSITÁRIO: OLHAR DA BIOÉTICA SOCIAL
Authors: Ferrazzo Silvia , Vargas Mara Ambrosina De Oliveira , Gomes Diana Coelho , Lodeyro Camila Ferrazzo , Lazzari Daniele , Hammerschmidt Karina Silveira de Almeida , Ferreira Micheli Leal
Published: March 2017

Objetivo: analisar os aspectos bioéticos intrínsecos de um serviço especializado no atendimento em transplante hepático em um hospital universitário da região Sul do Brasil. Método: pesquisa qualitativa exploratória, analítica, com coleta de dados realizada por entrevista semiestruturada com profissionais da equipe multiprofissional. A análise de dados deu-se por análise temática. Resultados: constatado que o paciente inserido no serviço de transplante hepático recebe atendimento diferenciado quando comparado aos demais pacientes atendidos na instituição. Conclusões: os atendimentos embasados na consolidada política pública dos transplantes de órgãos e os atrativos repasses financeiros aos procedimentos disparam a qualidade da assistência, em comparação aos atendimentos alicerçados em outras referências de remuneração.Descritores: Liver Transplantation. Bioethics; Public Health PracticeLIVER TRANSPLANT SERVICE AT A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL: LOOK SOCIAL BIOET HICSObjective: to analyze the intrinsic bioethical aspects of a service specializing in care in liver transplant at a university hospital in southern Brazil. Method: qualitative research, analytical, with data collection performed by semi-structured interviews with professionals of the multidisciplinary team. Data analysis occurred by thematic analysis. Results: Found that the patient entered in the liver transplant service receives differentiated service compared to the other patients treated at the institution. Conclusions: the care grounded in the consolidated public policy of organ transplants and attractive financial transfers to the procedures, trigger the quality of care compared to grounded calls in other compensation references.Descriptors: HIV; Women’s rights; Breastfeeding; Full assistance to women’s health.SERVICIO DE TRASPLANTE DE HÍGADO EN UN HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO: MIRAR BIO ÉTICA SOCIALESObjetivo: analizar los aspectos bioéticos intrínsecas de un servicio especializado en el cuidado de trasplante de hígado en un hospital universitario en el sur de Brasil. Método: investigación cualitativa, analítica, con la recogida de datos se realiza por medio de entrevistas semiestructuradas con los profesionales del equipo multidisciplinario. El análisis de datos se produjo mediante el análisis temático. Resultados: encontrado que el paciente ingresó en el servicio de trasplante de hígado recibe servicio diferenciado en comparación con el resto de los pacientes tratados en la institución. Conclusiones: la atención basada en la política pública consolidada de los trasplantes de órganos y transferencias financieras atractivas a los procedimientos, desencadenar la calidad de la atención en comparación con las llamadas a tierra en otras referencias de compensación.Descriptores: Trasplante de Hígado; Bioética; Políticas Públicas de Salud.
Knowledge Regarding Self Care Measures and Quality of Life among Patients with Chronic Renal Failure undergoing Hemodialysis
Authors: Shah Sarita , Pokharel Nabin
Published: March 2017

Introduction: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects 500 million people worldwide. In the US there are 1400 per million of estimated prevalence or established renal failure while in the UK it is recorded more than 600 per million in 2007. This study aims to assess the knowledge on self care measured by structured knowledge questionnaire, assess the quality of life measured by WHO QOL-BREF Scale and try to find out the relationship between knowledge of self care measures and quality of life among chronic renal failure patients undergoing haemodialysis.

 

Methods: A non experimental descriptive correlational design with a descriptive approach was used for the study. Non probability, purposive sampling was used to select 95 CRF patients undergoing haemodialysis. The conceptual framework was based on Orem’s Self Care Model. The instruments used for data collection were a structured knowledge questionnaire and WHO QOL-BREF Scale. The structured knowledge questionnaire was divided into two sections, socio-demographic variables and knowledge regarding self care measures. The tool was divided into six areas of knowledge such as introduction, clinical features, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, self care measures and complications of CRF. The main study was conducted among 95 CRF patients undergoing haemodialysis in the month of February to March and analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Karl Pearson’s coefficient of correlation was used to compute the co-relation between knowledge & Quality Of Life.

 

Results: Among the selected 95 patients, Karl Pearson’s coefficient of correlation was found to be rxy = 0.86 since 0< rxy<1, there is positive correlation between the knowledge of self-care measures and Quality Of Life.

 

Conclusion: The study finding revealed that there is positive correlation between the knowledge and quality of life. As the level of knowledge increases, quality of life improves simultaneously.
From Requirements Engineering to UML using Natural Language Processing – Survey Study
Authors: Dawood Omer Salih , Sahraoui Abd-El-Kader
Published: March 2017

In the paper process of moving from software requirements to UML diagrams has been studied. It shows the importance of this process and discusses many comparative studies in the field. A questionnaire related to the study was distributed worldwide to many research groups, academia, and industry to know the current status of using requirement management tools, knowledge of using UML in software development, frequently used UML diagrams, and the methodology used to generate UML diagrams from requirements. The paper  emphasises  that there is a  need to do some important  research in the area of requirements NLP to obtain UML diagrams, and generalize process of using automatic or semi-automatic methodology to generate UML diagrams from requirements.
Tide Height Calculation by Using the Nesting Surge Model
Authors: Towhiduzzaman Md.
Published: March 2017

In this study, a doubly nested tide-surge model was established for the coastal region of Bangladesh. This model can be applied in coastal Belt Tide Height Calculation. A uniform grid model is being converted to the region between 210 N to 230 N and 890 E to 900 E in a  grid resolution. The model equations were solved by semi-implicit finite difference technique. An appropriate tidal condition over the model domain could be generated in the sea level to be oscillatory. To the northeast corner, the Meghna River in Bangladesh discharge and rainfall distribution was taken into account. The results of Nesting Surge model are found to be a reasonable agreement with those observed data from Bangladesh inland water transport authority (BIWTA). So, the Tide Height Calculation is a significant matter here to be discussed.
KEPUASAN DAN LOYALITAS PETANI PADI TERHADAP PESTISIDA
Authors: Mustikarini Fibria , Retnaningsih Retnaningsih , Simanjuntak Megawati
Published: March 2017

Satisfaction and loyalty are important factors to mantain and to increase the level of sales. The purpose of this study was to analyze the satisfaction and loyalty to pesticides of paddy farmers. This study used crosssectional design with 100 farmers as samplesthat were chosen by simple random sampling in the village of Cikarawang, District Dramaga, Bogor, West Java. The data was collected by interview techniques using questionnaire.This research used one of pesticides brand that used by paddy farmers at study site. The results showed that the paddy farmers have already satisfied, this result was indicated by CSI value which was 79,14 percent and the proportion of loyalty level mostly in habitual buyer level as much as 41 percent farmers. The analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between the reference group of farmers and the satisfaction of farmers to the pesticides brand. In addition, there was also a significant positive correlation between the frequency of utilization and the brand loyalty of farmers. The model suggested that the family income per capita affect significantly on brand loyalty pesticides among paddy farmers.
BAURAN PEMASARAN MEMENGARUHI KEPUTUSAN KONSUMEN DALAM PEMBELIAN ASURANSI JIWA INDIVIDU
Authors: Marwa Sarifa , Sumarwan Ujang , Nurmalina Rita
Published: March 2017

This study aimed to analyze the effect of marketing mix in individual life insurance purchasing decision, as well as the marketing mix variables of the most dominant influence on the purchase decision. The results of this study can be used as a recommendation to life insurance companies in conducting marketing activities in accordance with the market needs. The study was conducted in Bogor City that had an increasing population growth in every year, was made it a good market for life insurance companies. Data for this study were obtained from 200 respondents who live in Bogor and had basic knowledge about insurance. Samples were selected based on the nonprobability sampling, with convenience sampling technique. The variable measured by even marketing mix such as price, product, person, process, promotion, physical evidence, and place. Processing and analysis of data used descriptive analysis and logistic regression analysis. This results showed that there were at least five marketing mix that had an influence on the life insurance purchase decision, and the product mix was the most influential variable on the life insurance purchase decision.
TEKANAN EKONOMI, MANAJEMEN KEUANGAN, DAN KESEJAHTERAAN PADA KELUARGA MUDA
Authors: Raharjo Iman Teguh , Puspitawati Herien , Krisnatuti Diah
Published: March 2017

Financial problem is a common problem experienced by young families. Economic limitedness is often the source of conflict between husband and wife. This makes the families become depressed. Good financial management is expected to neutralize economic pressure faced by young families so that this won’t disturb the process of interaction that can affect family welfare. This research aimed to analyze objective and subjective economic pressure, financial management, objective and subjective welfare of young families. This research used cross sectional design involving 120 young families with maximum age of husband was 30 years old and also had at least one child under 6 years old. The sampling was done by using stratified nonpropotional random sampling with the age of wives ranging from <20 years old and 20-30 years old at two areas in Cipayung Sub District, Depok City, West Java. Based on regression analysis, it could be found out that financial management affected the subjective family welfare positively. On the other hand, subjective economic pressure influenced the subjective welfare negatively.
HEDONISME KONSUMEN SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIATOR ANTARA PEMASARAN DAN PEMBELIAN TIDAK TERENCANA
Authors: Satriawan Stevanus Bayu , Hartoyo Hartoyo , Yuliati Lilik Noor
Published: March 2017

In a process of purchase, consumers can conduct planned purchase or unplanned purchase behavior. Unplanned purchase behavior, also known as impulsive purcahse behavior, refers to consumers’ response to marketing of product that is not extremely expensive including bakery product. Product and marketing factors, and also consumers’ characteristics are identified as determinant factors of unplanned purchase behavior. This research aimed to examine influence of marketing factors and consumer hedonism on unplanned purchase behavior of consumers of bakey outlet that was located in one of shopping center in the city of Bekasi. The sampling in this research used non-probability sampling. The number of the respondents was 192 people that became consumers of ABC bakery outlet. The analysis data used Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Theresult showed that product and marketing indicator were significant indicators of latent variable of marketing factors (marketing mix). Moreovver, marketing factors had direct influence on consumer hedonism and unplanned purchase behavior positive significantly. Marketing factors also influenced indirectly on unplanned purchase behavior positive significantly; with consumer hedonism as mediator variable.
ANALISIS KESENJANGAN PADA PELAYANAN PENDAFTARAN TANAH PERTAMA KALI DI KANTOR PERTANAHAN KOTA BEKASI
Authors: Sukirno Nono , Mulyanto Budi , Hakim Dedi Budiman
Published: March 2017

In order to increase service performance of government agencies, the stakeholders have to pay attention to the satisfaction of the public it serves. This study aimed to determine the level of public satisfaction and further willbe analyzed the gap between service performances of the agency and public satisfaction to the service of Land Office of Bekasi City. This research was conducted at the Land Office of Bekasi City; held from March to June 2014. The design used in this study was a cross-sectional study. The samples were chosen by convenience sampling technique. Analysis of the gap was measured by Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). The results showed that the quality of land registration services that was provided by the Land Office of Bekasi City had not meet people's satisfaction. This was indicated by the difference between the average score of the service performance (3,22) and an the average score of the expectations (3,77). This finding showed a gap of -0,55 that means the service performance of the agency still lower that public expectation for the services. Moreover, punctuality was indicator that that had high gap score between the service performance and public satisfaction. Therefore, Land Office of Bekasi should have a policy to discipline its employees to be on time in service of land registration.
PENGARUH PERAN GENDER DAN PEMELIHARAAN LINGKUNGAN MIKRO TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN SUBJEKTIF KELUARGA PETANI DATARAN TINGGI
Authors: Rahma Atika , Puspitawati Herien , Herawati Tin
Published: March 2017

The study aimed to analyze the effect of gender roles and micro environment maintenance on subjective well-being of farmer families in Sindangjaya Village, Cipanas Sub-District, Cianjur District, West Java Province. Samples as much as 100 farmer families were selected purposively. Data was collected by interview and observation the home environment. The data collected include family characteristics, characteristics of the home environment, family problems (economic, home environment, and agriculture), micro environment maintenance (hygiene and health, pesticide management, children protection, and homeyard management), the division of gender roles (public, domestic, and social community), and family well-being (physical, economic, social, psychological, homeyard conditions, and garden conditions). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that family income (β=0,222, p<0,05), family problems (β=-0,294, p<0,01), and micro environment maintenance (β=0,250, p<0,01) significantly affects the subjective family well-being. Increasing the family income and better of micro environment maintenance can increase the family subjective well-being. Increasing the family problem will reduce the family subjective well-being. Meanwhile, gender roles no significantly effect on subjective family wellbeing.
ANALISIS KEPUASAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP KUALITAS PELAYANAN DALAM PENDAFTARAN TANAH PERTAMA KALI PADA KANTOR PERTANAHAN KABUPATEN BOGOR
Authors: Hermawan Wawan , Hakim Dedi Budiman , Hutagaol Manuntun Parulian
Published: March 2017

This study aimed to analyze the level of community satisfaction to the services of land registration in Land Office of Bogor. This study is expected to find indicators as a priority in the improvement of service quality. Level of community satisfaction was measured using five dimensions, i.e. reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy and tangible. Based on the results of the study, the overall dimensions of service quality in the first land registration through a process of the recognition of the rights granted by Land Office of Bogor District did not meet community satisfaction. Community dissatisfaction to the quality indicator of officer was marked by the difference between the average performance score of 3,58 with an average expectation score of 3,76 in order to obtain an average score of negative gap of -0,18. Indicators which are prioritized to improve community satisfaction with quality service of land registration are the clarity of service conditions, certainty of service cost, and timeliness of certificate completion. Managerial implication of recommended increasing satisfaction of service were a need to adjust the standard conditions of service, evaluating and reviewing existing policies and policies which are no longer relevant to the current conditions, creating a standard of service that is simpler, add service information in writing, improve the knowledge and abilities of employees through education and training.
KONSEP DIRI IBU DAN REMAJA PADA KELUARGA CERAI DAN UTUH
Authors: Sukaidawati Lisnani , Krisnatuti Diah , Megawangi Ratna
Published: March 2017

This study aimed to analyze the influence of family characteristics, characteristics of teenager, and self-concept of mother on self-concept of teenager in divorce and intact family. Population of this study was teenager with aged 12-14 years old who lived with their mother. Samples were taken from three secondary schools in the District of West Bogor and three junior high schools in the District of Tanah Sareal, Bogor City. Sampling of teenagers from divorce families was using purposive sampling technique. Collected and qualified samples were 79 students from all students of class VII and VIII. Meanwhile, sampling of teenager from intact families was using random sampling techniques based on a list of names of students and classes that exist in each school. The number of samples required is equal to the amount of sample collected on teenager of divorce family as many as 79 students, so this study involving 158 teenager students and 158 mothers of teenager students. The results indicate that the adolescent self-concept was significantly influenced by mother self-concept on the spiritual dimension, honesty, academic, emotional stability, and physical appearance. Meanwhile, the teen age, marital status, mother's age, mother's occupation, and family income has no effect on adolescent self-concept.
KOMUNIKASI REMAJA DENGAN AYAH MASIH MINIM: STUDI PADA SISWA SMA DI KOTA BOGOR
Authors: Firdanianty Firdanianty , Lubis Djuara Pangihuta , Puspitawati Herien , Susanto Djoko
Published: March 2017

Family communication is needed to build a strong bonding between the adolescents and their parents. This study aimed to analyze the relationship of characteristics of the adolescent and family to adolescent’s communication patterns with father and mother. Respondents were grade of 2nd high school students in Bogor City as many as 372 students aged 15-18 years old. Communication patterns were measured by five dimensions that are the topic, duration, frequency, media, and situation of communication. Data were analyzed by independent sample t-test and Pearson correlation. The results showed that there were differences in communication between boys and girls with their father and mother. Adolescents were more open and more often communicate with mother than father, both boys and girls. Other findings showed a significant negative correlation between the age of the fathers and the topic of conversation of adolescents-fathers (r=-0,126, p=0,015). In addition, there was a very significant negative correlation between birth order of adolescent with the topic of conversation of adolescents-mothers (r=-0,174, p=0,001) and communication media (r=-0,140, p=0,007). Similarly, the age of the mother and the topic of adolescents-mothers were very significant negative correlation (r=0,135, p=0,009). These findings revealed limited communication between father and his adolescent
PENGARUH STRATEGI NAFKAH TERHADAP DINAMIKA KEMISKINAN DI WILAYAH HULU DAN HILIR SUNGAI CIMANUK, JAWA BARAT
Authors: Kabbaro Hurriyatun , Hartoyo Hartoyo , Yuliati Lilik Noor
Published: March 2017

This study examined the effect of livelihood strategy on poverty dynamics in upstream and downstream region of Cimanuk Watershed, West Java. Study used cross-sectional and historical design. Study was conducted in Garut Disctict as upstream region and Indramayu District as downstream region. This research involved 138 families who have preschool and school child. The families were chosen by purposive sampling and the data was obtained by interview using questionnaire. Multinomial logistic regression was used to find factors influencing poverty dynamics status. The result showed that poverty in upstream region was dominated by moving into poverty dynamic, whereas poverty in downstream region was dominated by always poor dynamic. Families in downstream region have higher possibility to moving out of poverty than families in upstream region. Multinomial regression analysis showed that livelihood strategy had influence on poverty dynamics. Human capital investment in formal education and strengthening local-based livelihood patterns should be encouraged to reduce poverty.
Figuras reales en el Códice de autos viejos: teatralización y dramatización de la catequesis
Authors: Hermenegildo Alfredo
Published: March 2017

Figuras reales en el Códice de autos viejos: teatralización y dramatización de la catequesis. HERMENEGILDO, ALFREDO
La complicidad con otros textos: las lecturas que asoman en las obras literarias
Authors: Navarro Durán Rosa
Published: March 2017

La complicidad con otros textos: las lecturas que asoman en las obras literarias. NAVARRO DURÁN, ROSA
Congenital Tuberculosis in an Infant – Epidemiological Investigation
Authors: Kharate A , Khurana Jyoti , Patidar M , Doshi N
Published: March 2017

Congenital Tuberculosis was diagnosed in a 40-days-old premature infant. The infant had fever. A chest radiograph showed infiltrates which was thought to be bacterial infection. Gastric aspirate revealed acid- fast bacilli by Ziehl-Neelsen staining and fluorescent microscopy later confirmed to be Mycobacterium tuberculosis by  Gene Xpert MTB/RIF test. Her 22 years old mother was later diagnosed as a case of tuberculosis with symptoms, signs and radiologic manifestation of mild pleural effusion with infiltration. Infant was treated with isoniazid, syrup rifampicin, pyrazinamide and  pyridoxine and mother with RNTCP Cat I regimen.SAARC J TUBER DIS HIV/AIDS, 2016;XIII (1), page: 43-45
Exploring mHealth Participation for Emergency Response Communities
Authors: Schwartz David G. , Bellou Abdelouahab , Garcia-Castrillo Luis , Muraro Antonella , Papadopoulos Nikolaos
Published: March 2017

We explore the challenges of participation by members of emergency response communities who share a similar condition and treatment, and are called upon to participate in emergency events experienced by fellow members. Smartphones and location-based social networking technologies present an opportunity to re-engineer certain aspects of emergency medical response. Life-saving prescription medication extended in an emergency by one individual to another occurs on a micro level, anecdotally documented. We illustrate the issues and our approach through the example of an app to support patients prone to anaphylaxis and prescribed to carry epinephrine auto-injectors. We address unique participation challenges in an mHealth environment in which interventions are primarily short-term interactions which require clear and precise decision-making and constant tracking of potential participants in responding to an emergency medical event. The conflicting effects of diffused responsibility and shared identity are identified as key factors in modeling participation.
An Examination of the Mediating Role for a Nursing Information System
Authors: Nguyen Lemai , Wickramasinghe Nilmini
Published: March 2017

This paper reports on findings from an examination of a nursing information system through the lens of Activity Theory. The information system was designed to support real-time nursing documentation in acute care hospital contexts. The objective was to enable superior nursing care to ensue by providing nurses with the opportunity to document patient care data into a tablet computer located at the patient bedside. The system was evaluated in a not-for-profit acute care hospital’s wards during its implementation. Nurses’ interactions with the system and their perceptions were collected and analysed through the lens of Activity Theory. The analysis highlighted nurses’ positive attitude towards the system and identified potential mediation capabilities as well as areas for improvements. Activity Theory was found to be useful to examine the positive and potentially problematic aspects of this new nursing information system.
The effectiveness of SMS Reminders and the impact of patient characteristics on missed appointments in a public dental outpatient clinic
Authors: Bellucci Emilia , Dharmasena Lasitha , Nguyen Lemai , Calache Hanny
Published: March 2017

This paper reports on the Failure To Attend (FTA) rate of appointments as well as patients following the implementation of SMS reminders in a public dental outpatient service.  Given the ineffectiveness of the intervention and a highly representative patient’s profile, this paper identifies the demographic characteristics of patients who miss all of their appointments.  Data on appointment attendance, patient demographics and dental service type was collected over a time period of 46 consecutive months.  Using descriptive and inferential statistics (chi-square, two sample tests and Marascuilo procedure) we found the SMS intervention was ineffective in reducing the FTA rates. Further, patients associated with high rates of non-attendance exhibited one or more of the following characteristics: male; age 26 – 44; non-concession card holders; a person of Indigenous, local, Asian or African descent, and of refugee status, persons living in low socio-economic areas; and appointments in General Care and Student Clinics. Whilst the literature overwhelmingly attributes SMS reminders to improving the attendance rate of patients in outpatient clinics, our contradictory findings suggest a more targeted approach in settings whose patients exhibit strong characteristics associated with non-attendance.
Multinationals and Offshoring: Firm-Level Evidence from Canada
Authors: Tang Jianmin , Van Assche Ari
Published: March 2017

Multinational enterprises (MNEs) have long been recognized as important pillars of Canada's national economy, accounting for the majority of its exports and an important share of its employment. At the same time, there is a widespread perception that MNEs are less rooted in the local economy and are thus more likely to conduct offshoring. In this study, we investigate the latter claim by combining various Canadian firm-level data sets. We find that MNEs (both Canadian and foreign headquartered) are indeed more likely to offshore but suggest that it is not necessarily because they are less rooted in the Canadian economy. We also show different associations between offshoring and firm characteristics (including productivity) depending on the type of offshoring (e.g., intrafirm or interfirm offshoring) and the type of business activity offshored (e.g., certain types of service vs. goods production).
ß-Amido Acid Functionalised Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles as a Novel Carrier for Efficient Delivery of Doxorubicine
Authors: Ebrahimi Fatemeh , Karimi Maryam , Sereshti Hasan , Yousefifar Mohsen
Published: March 2017

Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles are increasingly used in medical applications due to their unique physical properties. They are useful carriers for delivering antitumour drugs in targeted cancer treatment. In this study, amido acid-functionalised magnetic nanoparticles (AAFMNs) are used as drug-delivery vehicles for doxorubicine as an efficient tool for the treatment of cancer. Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles were synthesised using a co-precipitation method. The prepared iron oxide nanoparticles were then functionalised with amido acid functional groups. Finally, the synthesised AAFMNs were used for the delivery of doxorubicine. AAFMNs were characterised by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and zeta potential. An in vitro-determined hydrodynamic diameter of ∼80 nm suggested their applicability for this purpose. The findings show that AAFMNs are a promising tool for potential magnetic drug delivery.
NaH-Promoted Transformation of Arylthioureas to Aryl-Isothioureas by S-Allylation and S-Benzylation Reactions
Authors: Liu Min , Zeng Meng-Tian , Xu Wan , Chang Cai-zhu , Liu Xing , Zhu Hui , Li Yue-sheng , Dong Zhi-Bing
Published: March 2017

A series of 16 substituted aryl-isothioureas were prepared in excellent yields (80–97%) by reacting substituted arylthioureas with allyl bromide or substituted benzyl bromides in the presence of NaH in DMSO at room temperature. The substituent variations on the benzyl reactants had a larger effect on the yields than substituent variations on the allyl reactants. The method provides a facile and convenient preparation of some potentially biologically active compounds.
‘LA05006’, a Dual‐Purpose Oat for Louisiana and Other Southeastern Regions of the USA
Authors: Harrison S. A. , Babar M. A. , Barnett R. D. , Blount A. R. , Johnson J. W. , Mergoum M. , Mason E. , Murphy J. P. , Simoneaux B. , Ibrahim A. M. H.
Published: March 2017

‘LA05006’ (Reg. No. CV‐382, PI 678581), a winter‐type, dual‐purpose oat (Avena sativa L.) suited for grain and forage production, was codeveloped by Louisiana State University Agricultural Center and the University of Florida and was released in 2012 under the SunGrains cooperative small grain breeding program among six southeastern universities. Exclusive marketing rights were licensed to Plantation Seed Conditioner, Newton, GA, for sales under the name ‘Horizon 306’. This line was derived from a single cross, ‘Plot Spike LA9339’/’TAMO 405’, and was’ tested as LA05006GSBS‐65‐S1. LA05006 was developed using a selected bulk breeding method and was selected as an F5:6 head row. It was evaluated in preliminary, advanced, regional, and state grain and forage yield trials from 2010 to 2012. It is a midmaturing, medium to midtall oat with excellent forage yield and very good grain yield and test weight and also demonstrates excellent lodging resistance. LA05006 was observed to be uniform and stable from 2010 to present. It possesses a semiprostrate winter growth habit and has large leaves that are dark green in color. LA05006 is resistant to stem rust and has shown good resistance to crown rust. Average winter and spring forage yield of LA05006 was slightly higher than other popular dual‐purpose winter oat cultivars (‘Horizon 201’, ‘Horizon 270’, and Plot Spike LA9339) and was similar to ‘LA99016’. LA05006 has broad environmental adaptation and has performed well in Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Mississippi.
The Ecology of Medical Care Among Israeli Military Aviators
Authors: Gordon Barak , Levy Yuval , Yemini Tal , Carmon Erez , Erlich Yifat , Hermoni Doron
Published: March 2017

BACKGROUND: The ecology of medical care model has been used in various populations with varying results. We aimed to apply this model in the population of Israeli Air Force (IAF) aviators.METHODS: An anonymous questionnaire was presented to all Israeli Air Force aviators
during their mandatory yearly check-up over 1 yr starting on November 26th, 2012. The questionnaire contained items on demographic, personal, and military details, as well as items on the presence of clinical symptoms, and various health care contacts in the previous month. We assessed
the differences between career and reserve personnel using a X2 test.RESULTS: There were 325 aviators who completed the questionnaire (2 women, 132 reserves). Clinical symptoms were reported by 62.5% of the responders. Over half (52.6%) had any health care encounter:
23.7% with a dentist, 17.9% with non-MD therapists, 12.6% with a specialist, and 11.7% with a primary physician. A significant difference between reserve and career personnel was found only in primary care visits. Out of the aviators who reported having clinical symptoms, 70.9% did not visit
a physician. Of those who did not seek medical care, 42.4% reported that the symptoms were viewed as unimportant, 41% thought they would disappear by themselves, 40.3% could not find time for treatment.CONCLUSIONS: Aviators in the IAF have similar rate of clinical symptoms as in
other unselected populations. Those who report symptoms usually do not visit a physician for treatment. When they do seek advice it is mostly from non-MD practitioners.Gordon B, Levy Y, Yemini T, Carmon E, Erlich Y, Hermoni D. The ecology of medical care among Israeli military aviators. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2016; 87(12):1036–1040.
Preventing High Altitude Cerebral Edema in Rats with Repurposed Anti-Angiogenesis Pharmacotherapy
Authors: Tarshis Samantha , Maltzahn Joanne , Loomis Zoe , Irwin David C.
Published: March 2017

BACKGROUND: High altitude cerebral edema (HACE) is a fulminant, deadly, and yet still unpredictable brain disease. A new prophylactic treatment for HACE and its predecessor, acute mountain sickness (AMS), needs to be developed without the contraindications or adverse effect profiles
of acetazolamide and dexamethasone. Since neovascularization signals are likely key contributors to HACE/AMS, our approach was to examine already existing anti-angiogenic drugs to inhibit potential initiating HACE pathway(s). This approach can also reveal crucial early steps in the frequently
debated mechanism of HACE/AMS pathogenesis.METHODS: We exposed four rat cohorts to hypobaric hypoxia and one to sea level (hyperbaric) conditions. The cohorts were treated with saline controls, an anti-angiogenesis drug (motesanib), a pro-angiogenesis drug (deferoxamine), or an
intraperitoneal version of the established AMS prophylaxis drug, acetazolamide (benzolamide). Brain tissue was analyzed for cerebrovascular leak using the Evans Blue Dye (EVBD) protocol.RESULTS: We observed significantly increased EVBD in the altitude control and pro-angiogenesis
(deferoxamine) cohorts, and significantly decreased EVBD in the anti-angiogenesis (motesanib), established treatment (benzolamide), and sea-level cohorts.DISCUSSION: Anti-angiogenesis-treated cohorts demonstrated less cerebrovascular extravasation than the altitude control and pro-angiogenesis
treated rats, suggesting promise as an alternative prophylactic HACE/AMS treatment. The leak exacerbation with pro-angiogenesis treatment and improvement with anti-angiogenesis treatment support the hypothesis of early neovascularization signals provoking HACE. We demonstrate statistically
significant evidence to guide further investigation for VEGF- and HIF-inhibitors as HACE/AMS prophylaxis, and as elucidators of still unknown HACE pathogenesis.Tarshis S, Maltzahn J, Loomis Z, Irwin DC. Preventing high altitude cerebral edema in rats with repurposed anti-angiogenesis pharmacotherapy. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2016; 87(12):1031–1035.
Feasibility of Hypoxic Challenge Testing in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart and Lung Disease
Authors: Spoorenberg Mandy E. , Hulzebos Erik H. J. , Takken Tim
Published: March 2017

BACKGROUND: This is a cross-sectional observational study to investigate the safety and feasibility of integrating changing body positions and physical activity in a hypoxic challenge test (HCT). The secondary objective was to compare oxygen saturation (Spo2)
in two different locations (forehead and finger).METHODS: Included were 12 pediatric to young adult patients with congenital heart (N = 7) or lung disease (N = 5). An HCT was performed using breathing room air (21% oxygen) while sitting and breathing a normobaric hypoxic
gas mixture (15% oxygen) through a facemask while seated, lying supine, standing, walking 3 km/h, and walking 5 km/h in a nonrandomized order.RESULTS: All patients, except one, successfully passed the HCT. Three patients reported symptoms, possibly related to hypoxia. Median Spo2
during the HCT decreased in all body positions compared with room air. In 9/12 (finger oximeter) vs. 6/12 (forehead oximeter) patients Spo2 decreased below 90% in one or more body positions at rest. In 11/12 (finger oximeter) vs. 3/12 (forehead oximeter) patients Spo2
decreased below 90% during mild exercise. There was no significant difference in Spo2 between the different body positions. However, patients desaturated significantly more during mild exercise (walking 3km/h and 5 km/h). Spo2% measured at the forehead
gave significantly higher values compared to the index finger.DISCUSSION: HCT is safe and feasible in children and adolescents with congenital heart or lung disease, and gives additional information about oxygenation during physical activity in addition to resting conditions. Simulated
hypoxia of 8202 ft (2500 m) induced a small but significant decrease in Spo2%.Spoorenberg ME, Hulzebos EHJ, Takken T. Feasibility of hypoxic challenge testing in children and adolescents with congenital heart and lung disease. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2016;
87(12):1004–1009.
White Matter Integrity in High-Altitude Pilots Exposed to Hypobaria
Authors: McGuire Stephen A. , Boone Goldie R.E. , Sherman Paul M. , Tate David F. , Wood Joe D. , Patel Beenish , Eskandar George , Wijtenburg S. Andrea , Rowland Laura M. , Clarke Geoffrey D. , Grogan Patrick M. , Sladky John H. , Kochunov Peter V.
Published: March 2017

INTRODUCTION: Nonhypoxic hypobaric (low atmospheric pressure) occupational exposure, such as experienced by U.S. Air Force U-2 pilots and safety personnel operating inside altitude chambers, is associated with increased subcortical white matter hyperintensity (WMH) burden. The
pathophysiological mechanisms underlying this discrete WMH change remain unknown. The objectives of this study were to demonstrate that occupational exposure to nonhypoxic hypobaria is associated with altered white matter integrity as quantified by fractional anisotropy (FA) measured using
diffusion tensor imaging and relate these findings to WMH burden and neurocognitive ability.METHODS: There were 102 U-2 pilots and 114 age- and gender-controlled, health-matched controls who underwent magnetic resonance imaging. All pilots performed neurocognitive assessment. Whole-brain
and tract-wise average FA values were compared between pilots and controls, followed by comparison within pilots separated into high and low WMH burden groups. Neurocognitive measurements were used to help interpret group difference in FA values.RESULTS: Pilots had significantly
lower average FA values than controls (0.489/0.500, respectively). Regionally, pilots had higher FA values in the fronto-occipital tract where FA values positively correlated with visual-spatial performance scores (0.603/0.586, respectively). There was a trend for high burden pilots to have
lower FA values than low burden pilots.DISCUSSION: Nonhypoxic hypobaric exposure is associated with significantly lower average FA in young, healthy U-2 pilots. This suggests that recurrent hypobaric exposure causes diffuse axonal injury in addition to focal white matter changes.McGuire
SA, Boone GRE, Sherman PM, Tate DF, Wood JD, Patel B, Eskandar G, Wijtenburg SA, Rowland LM, Clarke GD, Grogan PM, Sladky JH, Kochunov PV. White matter integrity in high-altitude pilots exposed to hypobaria. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2016; 87(12):983–988.