bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Training needs for Ugandan primary care health workers in management of respiratory diseases: a cross sectional survey
Authors: Nantanda Rebecca , Kayingo Gerald , Jones Rupert , Gemert Frederik van , Kirenga Bruce
Published: October 2019

Background Acute and chronic respiratory diseases are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Uganda, but there is little attention to chronic respiratory diseases in the health programmes. This survey assessed the gaps in knowledge and skills, among healthcare workers in managing respiratory illnesses. Methods A mixed methods study was conducted among primary care health workers, physicians and healthcare planners to assess gaps in knowledge and skills, and training needs in managing respiratory illnesses. The perspectives of patients with respiratory diseases were also sought. Data were collected using questionnaires, patient panel discussions and review of pre-service training curricula for clinicians, nurses and midwives. Survey Monkey was used to collect survey data. Descriptive analysis was undertaken for quantitative data and content analysis for qualitative data. Results A total of 104 respondents participated in the survey and of these, 76.9% (80/104) were primary care health workers, 16.3% (17/104) specialist clinicians and 6.7% (7/104) healthcare planners. Over 90% of the respondents indicated that more than half of the patients in their clinics presented with respiratory symptoms. More than half (52%) of the primary care health workers were not comfortable in diagnosing and managing chronic respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. Only 4% of them were comfortable performing procedures like pulse oximetry, nebulization, and interpreting x-rays. Majority (75%) of the primary care health workers had received in-service training but only 4% of the sessions focused on respiratory diseases. The clinicians indicated that the pre-service training curricula included a wide scope of respiratory diseases, but the actual training had not sufficiently prepared them to manage respiratory diseases. The patients were unsatisfied with the care in primary care facilities and reported that they were often treated for the wrong illnesses. Conclusions Respiratory illnesses contribute significantly to the burden of diseases in primary care facilities in Uganda. Management of patients with respiratory diseases remains a challenge partially because of inadequate knowledge and skills of the primary care health workers. A training programme to improve the competences of health workers in respiratory medicine is highly recommended.
The effect of a whole grain diet on reducing cardiovascular risks in obese/overweight adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Wang Weihao , Li Jianan , Chen Xiaoxi , Yu Miao , Pan Qi , Guo Lixin
Published: October 2019

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Overweight, hypertension, and dyslipidemia are clinically recognized as the most significant cardiovascular risk conditions. Studies have shown that whole grains are beneficial to affect glucose metabolism, obesity, blood pressure, lipids and inflammatory markers. Methods: We did a research in PubMed, Embase and Cochrane for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and selected the study according to the eligibility criteria and data extraction. Then we evaluate the effectiveness of whole grain foods on body weight (primary outcome) and other CVD risk factor indicators, including plasma low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol level, insulin resistance index, blood pressure, BMI, waist circumference (secondary outcome) in overweight/obese adults. Results: Our results showed that there are significant decrease of weight (P<0.0001, mean difference -0.5, 95% CI[-0.74, -0.25], I 2 =35%), LDL-C (P=0.05, mean difference -0.08, 95% CI[-0.16, 0.00], I 2 =27%), CRP (P<0.0001, mean difference -0.36, 95% CI[-0.54, -0.18], I 2 =69%) in whole grain group compared with control group (Fig 2-4). There are no significant difference in waist circumference (P=0.76, mean difference -0.12, 95% CI[-0.92,0.68], I 2 =44%), systolic blood pressure (P=0.88, mean difference -0.11, 95% CI[-1.55, 1.33], I 2 =3%), diastolic blood pressure (P=0.39, mean difference -0.44, 95% CI[-1.44, 0.57], I 2 =15%), fasting glucose (P=0.11, mean difference -0.05, 95% CI[-0.12, 0.01], I 2 =31%) between two groups. Conclusion: This study suggests whole grain food has only a moderate effect on reducing body weight, LDL-C and CRP in obese population, which is obviously showed in patients combined with other chronic metabolic disorders.
Another piece on the Zika puzzle: assessing the associated factors to microcephaly in a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Authors: Gallo Luciana Guerra , Martinez-Cajas Jorge L , Peixoto Henry Maia , Pereira Ana Carolina Esteves da Silva , Carter Jillian E , McKeown Sandra , Shaub Bruno , Ventura Camila V. , de França Giovanny Vinicius Araújo , Pomar Leo , Ventura Liana O. , Nerurkar Vivek R. , de Araújo Wildo Navegantes , Velez Maria P.
Published: October 2019

Background: Although it is known that Zika virus (ZIKV) infection during pregnancy may lead to microcephaly in the foetus, the risk factors associated to this tragic disorder remain unclear. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis toto assess risk factors associated with the incidence of microcephaly in congenital ZIKV infection. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search in Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid MEDLINE (R) Epub ahead of print, Embase, Embase Classic, Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane CENTRAL, LILACS and various thesis databases to identify human studies reporting microcephaly associated with congenital ZIKV infection. We requested primary data from authors of the studies included in this review to calculate summary estimates and conduct meta-analysis of the most prevalent factors. Results: We screened 4,106 titles and abstracts, and identified 12 studies for inclusion in the systematic review. The assessment of ZIKV infection and the definition of microcephaly varied among studies. A total of 6,154 children/foetuses were enrolled; of those, 1,120 (18.20%) had a diagnostic of ZIKV infection, of which 509 (45.45%) were diagnosed with microcephaly. Nine studies addressed the link between congenital ZIKV infection and neurological findings in foetuses/ children. Half of the studies provided primary data. Two out of eleven factors of interest were associated with microcephaly: infant’s sex – males presented a higher risk of microcephaly compared to females (RR 1.30, 95% CI 1.14, 1.49); and the stage of pregnancy when infection occurred - infection in the first trimester of pregnancy had a higher risk of microcephaly (RR 1.41, 95% CI 1.09 to 1.82), compared to infection at other stages of pregnancy. Conclusion: Our findings support the female-biased resistance hypothesis and reinforce the risk associated with the stage of pregnancy when Zika virus infection occurs. Continued surveillance of ZIKV during pregnancy is needed to identify additional factors that could contribute to developing microcephaly in affected foetuses.
Genomic Nucleotide-Based Distance Analysis for Delimiting Old World Monkey Derived Herpes Simplex Viruses Species.
Authors: Kolb Aaron W , Brandt Curtis R
Published: October 2019

Herpes simplex viruses form a genus within the alphaherpesvirus subfamily, with three identified viral species isolated from Old World monkeys (OWM); Macacine alphaherpesvirus 1 (herpes B), Cercopithecine alphaherpesvirus 2 (SA8), and Papiine alphaherpesvirus 2 (PaHV-2; herpes papio). Herpes B is endemic to macaques, while PaHV-2 and SA8 appear endemic to baboons. All three viruses are genetically and antigenically similar, with SA8 and PaHV-2 thought to be avirulent in humans, while herpes B is a biosafety level 4 pathogen. Recently, next-generation sequencing (NGS) has resulted in an increased number of published OWM herpes simplex genomes, allowing an encompassing phylogenetic analysis. In this study, phylogenetic networks, in conjunction with a genome-based genetic distance cutoff method were used to examine 27 OWM monkey herpes simplex isolates. Genome-based genetic distances were calculated, resulting in distances between Lion and Pig-tailed simplex viruses themselves, and versus herpes B core strains that were higher than those between PaHV-2 and SA8 (approximately 14% and 10% respectively). The species distance cutoff was determined to be 8.94%, with the method recovering separate species status for PaHV-2 and SA8 and showed that Lion and Pig-tailed simplex viruses (vs core herpes B strains) were well over the distance species cutoff. In conclusion, we propose designating Lion and Pig-tailed simplex viruses as separate, individual viral species, and that this may be the first identification of viral cryptic species.
RETURNABLE BAKING WASTE — A NEW TYPE OF RAW MATERIALS FOR DISTILLATES PRODUCTION (PART I. BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF RAW MATERIALS)
Authors: Krikunova L. N. , Dubinina E. V. , Osipova V. P.
Published: October 2019

The paper gives an assessment of biochemical composition of various types of returnable baking waste, pregrouped into five groups depending on recipe and bakery products production method, in comparison with traditional types of starch-containing raw materials — wheat and rye. It has been established that returnable baking waste has significant advantages over grain raw materials in terms of starch content and structural and mechanical properties, which will eliminate grinding cost. An analysis of carbohydrate complex of returnable baking waste showed that waste groups that include rye flour contain more glucose than groups derived from wheat flour, which can positively affect the fermentation process. The study of protein complex revealed that mass fraction of soluble protein was determined by type of raw material used to produce products. It is shown that the best raw materials for distillates production, from standpoint of protein complex evaluating, are samples of returnable baking waste products obtained from rye-wheat bread. The mineral composition (K+, Na+, Ca++, Mg++) of ash of various waste types was studied and it was found that products from wheat flour contain less potassium, calcium and magnesium than from rye-wheat, and no significant differences were found in sodium content. Identified distinctive features in biochemical composition of certain groups of returnable baking waste products are recommended to be taken into account when developing optimal technological regimes for their processing in distillates production.
Quantum scrambling and state dependence of the butterfly velocity
Authors: Han Xizhi , Hartnoll Sean
Published: October 2019

Operator growth in spatially local quantum many-body systems defines a scrambling velocity. We prove that this scrambling velocity bounds the state dependence of the out-of-time-ordered correlator in local lattice models. We verify this bound in simulations of the thermal mixed-field Ising spin chain. For scrambling operators, the butterfly velocity shows a crossover from a microscopic high temperature value to a distinct value at temperatures below the energy gap.
La política de fronteras de Colombia ante las nuevas amenazas de seguridad y defensa
Authors: Peña Chivata Cipriano , Sierra Zamora Paola Alexandra , Hoyos Rojas Juan Carlos
Published: October 2019

La delincuencia organizada ligada al terrorismo y al narcotráfico ha encontrado en la dinámica sociopolítica de las fronteras los espacios propicios para sus acciones, esto genera graves amenazas para la seguridad de los Estados. Esta situación hace necesaria la investigación de las nuevas amenazas para la seguridad y defensa nacional de Colombia, en especial, los sucesos similares a los descritos por Herman Khan, en los cuales hay intereses de diferentes actores que desestabilizan la seguridad, la soberanía y el territorio. Estos eventos que ocurren en la frontera con Venezuela son recurrentes y afectan no solo a Colombia, sino al equilibrio de poder democrático regional. Es indispensable, por tanto, considerar los mecanismos de seguridad colectiva y cooperativa, así como los instrumentos del poder y defensa nacional orientados a reducir las amenazas.
Public attribution as a regulator of emotion
Authors: Žilinčík Samuel
Published: October 2019

Debates about attribution in security and strategic studies often focus on the technical feasibility of the process at the expense of its political utility. The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the emotional effects of attribution. The general argument of this paper is that public attribution can constitute a mechanism for converting effects produced by hostile activities into favorable circumstances by regulating emotions of domestic populations. Allocating responsibility to one’s own identity is likely to elicit guilt, shame or pride, blaming the specific “other” is likely to elicit anger, and blaming the impersonal circumstances is likely to elicit sadness. Anger and pride can be harnessed to support escalatory foreign policies. Guilt, shame and sadness are likely to be used for de-escalatory policies of restraint.
Estratégias e táticas na formação profissional do Assistente Social: subsídios para reflexão
Authors: Paula Luciana Gonçalves Pereira de , Silva Nicole Cristina Oliveira
Published: October 2019

O presente artigo traz reflexões sobre o debate em torno das estratégias e táticas no Serviço Social, abordando, especificamente, o trato desses elementos no âmbito da formação profissional. Para isso, realiza um breve resgate da produção de conhecimento sobre essa temática, em nossa área. Traz ponderações acerca da abordagem desses elementos nos projetos pedagógicos dos cursos de Serviço Social. Por fim, apresenta resultados parciais de uma pesquisa empírica, de caráter qualitativo, realizada junto aos/às alunos/as formandos/as da FSS/UFJF. Entre as conclusões, destacamos a importância de se garantir, na esfera da graduação em Serviço Social, espaço para os debates em torno da construção das estratégias e táticas profissionais, como forma de qualificar a atuação dos futuros assistentes sociais.
Teorias raciais, luta de classes e implementação de políticas para reparação: percurso do Movimento Negro no Brasil
Authors: Nery Jônatas Corrêa , Faleiros Rogério Naques
Published: October 2019

Este trabalho trata sobre a trajetória histórica do Movimento Negro brasileiro, principalmente do século XIX ao XXI, e ao mesmo tempo apresenta a produção das teorias sobre a questão racial, produzidas de forma mais consolidada do final do século XIX à metade do XX. Busca-se apresentar a importância do Movimento Negro no processo histórico da luta de classes para a introdução de uma agenda de políticas públicas voltadas à população negra que de diversas formas resistiu às ameaças contra a sua liberdade e existência. Para tal realizou-se uma revisão de literatura sobre o tema a fim de articular história e teoria.
Trabalhadores Assistentes Sociais em tempos de acirramento da precarização do trabalho
Authors: Santos Flávia Barbosa Pardini dos , Stampa Inez Terezinha
Published: October 2019

Este artigo aborda conceitos que fundamentam a assertiva de que o Serviço Social é trabalho e, tendo como premissa a acepção de que o trabalho possui centralidade na vida humana, menciona a ofensiva neoliberal que incide sobre o conjunto dos trabalhadores, apresentando formas contemporâneas de espoliação dos trabalhadores assistentes sociais no contexto brasileiro. Assevera que a análise das relações e condições de trabalho do assistente social na atual conjuntura torna-se imprescindível para desvelar a exploração imiscuída nesse processo. O trabalho baseia-se em revisão bibliográfica e pesquisa documental como procedimentos de coleta de dados e na análise de conteúdo como método de exame do material selecionado. Os resultados do estudo indicam que o atual contexto, marcado pela expansão do conservadorismo e retrocessos que também impactam o Serviço Social e seus operadores, requer a pesquisa como um imperativo para a elaboração de propostas estratégicas, criativas e transformadoras.
LC-MS/MS METHOD FOR THE SIMULTANEOUS DETERMINATION OF CEFEPIME AND TAZOBACTAM IN DOG PLASMA
Authors: Patil Kiran R. , Naik Sukanta K. , Zope Vineet S. , Chavan Rajesh P. , Yeole Ravindra D.
Published: October 2019

A high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method with tandem mass spectrometric detection (MS/MS) has been developed and validated for the simultaneous quantification of cefepime and tazobactam in dog plasma. The method was developed on amide column with isocratic elution. The developed method is simple and economic in terms of sample preparation. The method is specific, sensitive, accurate, precise and robust. The method was successfully applied for pre-clinical pharmaco-kinetic studies in dogs. The Tmax was found to be 0.5 hr, the mean Cmax and AUC(0-12) displayed dose proportionate response.
Sustainability practices among Indonesian oil palm smallholders
Authors: Pandiangan Shella Vidya , Ernah Ernah
Published: October 2019

Indonesia is the largest oil palm producing country in the world. The increases of plantation area and oil palm production in Indonesia are feared to have negative impacts on environment. As an effort to overcome it, Indonesian Government made a certification called Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO). This research was carried out in plasma plantations in Siak Regency, Riau, Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to determine characteristics of smallholders and application of sustainability aspects in facing ISPO standardization. Results showed that average sample of smallholders who was men, in their productive age, had received 9-year compulsory education program, and had more than 10-year farming experience. Application of economic aspect is in "Very Good" category with a score of 4.80. Application of economic aspect is in "Fairly Good" category with a score of 2.31. The application of environmental aspect is in "Fairly Good" category with a score of 2.77. The application of aspects is not maximal because there are several indicators of ISPO that have not been implemented by the smallholders.
Features of the cytokine balance in infectious hemorrhagic colitis in children
Authors: Klimova O. I. , Gonchar N. V. , Lobzin Yu. V. , Alekseeva L. A. , Monakhova N. E.
Published: October 2019

The aim of the study was to study the features of cytokine balance and their effect on clinical and laboratory parameters in infectious hemorrhagic colitis in children. Materials and methods. In the Department of intestinal infections in 2018 observed 28 children with infectious haemorrhagic colitis. The diagnosis was established taking into account clinical recommendations; the severity of the disease was determined by the Clark index; the etiology was verified according to bacteriological and molecular studies of feces, serological methods. In the acute period of the disease, the concentration of cytokines in the blood serum — TNF-a, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10 was studied by enzyme immunoassay. Mann-Whitney method, Kruskal-Wallis dispersion analysis, Pearson correlation method we used to estimate the obtained data.

Results. The age structure of patients was dominated by young children (53.6%). Mild form of the disease was diagnosed in 32.1% of patients, moderate — in 67.9%. A high level of IL-4 was observed against a relatively low level of TNF-a, IL-6 and IL-10. Significantly higher concentrations of TNF-a and IL-6 were found in children with moderate form of the disease. The maximum values of IL-6 were observed in young children, IL-10 — in infants. In the moderate form of the disease, negative correlations of IL-4 with the number of leukocytes (r = –0.46; p = 0.05) and platelets (r = –0.48; p < 0.05) in the hemogram noted. Early age patients were found to have correlations of TNF-a with the relative number of rod neutrophils (r = 0.62; p < 0.01). There was a significant correlation of IL-4 with the relative number of segmental neutrophils (r = 0.49; p < 0.05). The relationship of TNF-a with the severity of the disease (r = 0.42; p < 0.05) revealed. The data on the possible suppressive effect of TNF-a and IL-10 on the synthesis of urea and the relationship of IL-6 with reactive changes in the liver obtained.

Conclusion. Studies of cytokine balance in infectious hemorrhagic colitis in children showed the severity of systemic inflammatory response with the activation of Th-2 immune response. The correlation of TNF-a with the severity of the disease was established, which may have diagnostic and prognostic value.
The main aspects of the immunoprophylaxis of infectious diseases in the Republic of Dagestan
Authors: Karnayeva N. S. , Ulukhanova L. U. , Gadzhimirzaevа A. G. , Agaevа S. G.
Published: October 2019

The analysis of the epidemiological situation of vaccine-preventable infections in the Republic of Dagestan. The introduction of mass vaccine prophylaxis had a positive effect on reducing the incidence of infections such as poliomyelitis, diphtheria, tetanus, rubella, and viral hepatitis B in the Republic of Dagestan. However, despite the ongoing routine immunization of the population for “controlled” infections, the incidence of measles and parotitis infection remains high in 2018, this is due to an increase in the number of people who refuse to receive preventive vaccinations, in most cases, for religious reasons.
The modern view of congenital Сytomegalovirus infection
Authors: Kholodnova N. V. , Mazankova L. N. , Volter A. A. , Turina I. E.
Published: October 2019

Congenital cytomegalovirus infection (CMVI) ranks first among congenital infections, making contribution significantly to the variety of congenital defects formation. The review describes in details the pathogenic mechanisms of the virus effects on the fetus and newborn. Congenital CMVI develops as a result of infection of the mother with the virus or its reactivation, causing an active infection. CMV is pantropic. Infected cells acquire the characteristic appearance of an «owl’s eye» due to a 3—4-fold increase in size, and the cytoplasm is visualized only in the form of a thin strip due to the large diameter of the nucleus. With a congenital CMV infection, the virus itself, its DNA or antigens is detected in biological media up to 14—21 days of life. The manifest and asymptomatic form of infection is distinguished.

Attention is drawn to the various clinical findings and long-term outcomes of the infection. When the fetus is infected in the early stages of pregnancy, various malformations of the central nervous system, cardiovascular, kidneys, etc. are formed. When infected in the late stages of pregnancy, a variety of diseases and pathological conditions are revealed in newborns. In 40—90% of newborns with manifest CMVI, there are long-term neurological consequences and hearing loss, as well as damage to the organ of vision.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection and the development of laryngeal stenosis in children — is there a relationship?
Authors: Salova A. L. , Chelnokova O. G. , Mozzhukhina L. I. , Kogut T. A.
Published: October 2019

The aim is to study the relationship of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and the development of laryngeal stenosis (croup) in children. 250 children with croup aged from 6 months to 8 years were examined.

It was found that infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis in children with laryngeal stenosis (croup) developed at the age of under 4 years. The first episode of croup coincided in 90% of cases with the early period of primary infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. A high proportion of close contact with adult tuberculosis patients reached 35% in patients with recurrent laryngeal stenosis (croup). The incidence of tuberculosis among children with repeated episodes of croup was 30%. Anti-TB therapy for latent tuberculosis infection or local forms of tuberculosis led to the cessation of repeated episodes of croup in 85% of cases. Infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis and active tuberculosis infection is considered as one of the factors contributing to the recurrent course of laryngeal stenosis in children.
The Role of Judges in Guaranteeing Legal Certainty and Justice: An Analysis to the Application of Judicial Independence Principle in Criminal Cases in Indonesia
Authors: Ariyanti Vivi
Published: October 2019

The duty and obligation of a state based on law is to provide protection for the public from all possible crimes, so that the state has a role in conducting prevention and repression of crime, and this cannot be separated from the implementation of criminal law by the state, as a tool to protect the public. The authority of the state to provide criminal sanctions is then delegated to law enforcement officers working in a system known as the Criminal Justice System. The criminal justice system itself is strongly influenced by the community environment and the field of human life. Therefore, the criminal justice system will always experience interaction, interconnection, and interdependence with its environment and sub-systems of the criminal justice system itself. One of the supporting sub-systems that have a very important role in implementing the criminal justice system is the court, which contains judges who are authorized by law to adjudicate. Judges in their capacity as authorities in the legal field have freedom as a form of independence in carrying out their duties. This independence does not mean that judges are freed from all obligations and responsibilities, but the independence of judges has the meaning of their existence as bearers of moral responsibility for upholding justice. This paper discusses the role of judges in ensuring legal certainty and justice in society, especially in handling criminal cases. This paper uses normative and philosophical analysis to the application of judicial independence principle in adjudicating criminal cases in the Indonesian criminal justice system.
«En busca de una pausa», de Juan Carlos Abril
Authors: Cereijo José
Published: October 2019

Reseña del libro En busca de una pausa (Valencia, Pre-Textos, col. La Cruz del Sur, 2018), de Juan Carlos Abril
Homogeneous Coatings of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles on Corona-Treated Cotton Fabric for Enhanced Self-Cleaning and Antibacterial Properties
Authors: Aalipourmohammadi Mojtaba , Davodiroknabadi Abolfazl , Nazari Ali
Published: October 2019

This study discusses the effect of corona pretreatment and subsequent loading of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on self-cleaning and antibacterial properties of cellulosic fabric. The corona-pretreated cellulosic fabrics were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray mapping techniques revealed that layers of the titania deposited on cellulose fibers were more uniform than the sample without pre-corona treatment. The self-cleaning property of treated fabrics was evaluated through discoloring dye stain under sunlight irradiation. The antibacterial activities of the samples against two common pathogenic bacteria including Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were also assessed. The results indicated that self-cleaning and antibacterial properties of the corona-pretreated fabrics were superior compared to the sample treated with TiO2 alone. Moreover, using corona pretreatment leads to samples with good washing fastness.
Fixed point theorem satisfying cyclical conditions in b-Menger spaces
Authors: Mbarki Abderrahim , Oubrahim Rachid
Published: October 2019

In this work, we prove a fixed point theorem for mapping with cyclical conditions using comparison function in b-Menger spaces. We support our results by an example.
Pengembangan Fitur E-Matur dengan V-Model sebagai Alat Pengaduan Publik untuk Website Badan Kepegawaian Negara
Authors: Herlambang Admaja Dwi , Rachmadi Aditya , Utami Kartika , Hakim Rahmana Ilmi , Rohmah Nurur
Published: October 2019

Bagian Informasi Kepegawaian dan Komunikasi merupakan sebuah divisi yang ada pada Kantor Regional II Badan Kepegawaian Negara Surabaya. Layanan pengaduan publik oleh Bagian Informasi Kepegawaian dan Komunikasi melalui website memerlukan fitur pengelolaan. Penelitian pengembangan ini menggunakan metode V-Model. Proses pengujian yang dilakukan meliputi unit testing, integration testing, system testing, dan acceptance testing. Unit testing dilakukan dengan basis path testing dan menghasilkan 4 independent path dari perhitungan cyclomatic complexity pada kasus uji unit addPIC. Integration testing pada kasus uji fungsi addPIC dari class controller admController dengan fungsi insertPIC dari class model admModel menunjukkan hasil valid. System testing dilakukan terhadap 28 fungsi pada sistem, yang menunjukkan hasil valid. Acceptance testing dilakukan terhadap stakeholder atau user menggunakan black box testing menunjukkan hasil bahwa stakeholder menerima fungsi dalam sistem yang dibuat dan telah sesuai dengan kebutuhan fungsional pada dokumen elisitasi kebutuhan sistem. AbstractStaff Information and Communication Division is one of division in State Staffing Agency Regional Office II Surabaya. Public complaint service handled by Staff Information and Communication Division through website require management features. This development research used V-Model method. The testing process includes unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing. Unit testing used the base path testing that produces 4 independent paths from the calculation of cyclomatic complexity in the addPIC unit test case. Integration testing in the test case of the addPIC function from controller class admController with the insertPIC function from model class admModel shows valid results. System testing performed on the 28 system functions show a valid result. Acceptance testing conducted against stakeholders or users using black box testing indicates that the stakeholders have received the system functions and had been in accordance with the functional requirements that exist in the document elicitation system requirements.
Sistem Rekomendasi Profesi Berdasarkan Dimensi Big Five Personality Menggunakan Fuzzy Inference System Tsukamoto
Authors: Mar'i Farhanna , Mahmudy Wayan Firdaus , Yusainy Cleoputri
Published: October 2019

Sistem rekomendasi dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai alat bantu untuk pengambilan keputusan. Pada sebuah perusahaan, sistem rekomendasi profesi bisa digunakan untuk menempatkan seorang karyawan pada posisi yang tepat. Pada penelitian ini diusulkan sistem rekomendasi profesi berdasarkan Big Five Personality traits yang meliputi Extraversion, Aggreableness, Conscentiousness, Neuroticm, dan Opennes. Input yang digunakan ialah parameter dimensi Big Five Personality yang dirumuskan oleh John. Metode yang digunakan adalah Fuzzy Inference System (FIS) Tsukamoto. Keakuratan sistem dihitung dengan membandingkan output sistem dengan dengan acuan Top Ranked Personality - Based Work Styles for 22 Job Families yang menghasilkan nilai akurasi sebesar 63%.

Abstract

Recommendation systems can be used as a tool for decision making. In a company, a professional recommendation system can be used to place an employee in the right position. In this study proposed system of professional recommendation based on Big Five Personality traits which includes Extraversion, Aggreableness, Conscentiousness, Neuroticm, and Opennes. The input used is the Big Five Personality dimension parameter formulated by John. The method used is Fuzzy Inference System (FIS) Tsukamoto. The accuracy of the system is calculated by comparing the output of the system with the reference Top Personality - Based Work Styles for 22 Job Families that produce an accuracy score of 63%.
Analisis Pengaruh Iklan, Harga dan Variasi Produk terhadap Keputusan Pembelian di Toko Rumah Mebel Pekanbaru
Authors: Purwati Astri Ayu , Siahaan Josua Julius , Hamzah Zulfadli
Published: October 2019

The increasing needs of the community for furniture have an effect on industrial trade. For this reason, each store competes in increasing sales volume. With the increasing number of shops engaged in the same field, the competition in the business world will increase. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Advertising, Prices, and Product Variants on consumer satisfaction Pekanbaru Furniture Store. The population in this study is consumers who purchase products at the Pekanbaru Rumah shop. The number of samples in this study was 100 respondents who are customers of Pekanbaru Furniture House stores. The results of this study indicate that Product Prices and Variations affect consumer satisfaction in Pekanbaru Home stores and the results of the Advertising research do not affect consumer satisfaction in Rumah Mebel stores. Rumah Mebel Stores need to pay attention to the ads that are made, because this has no effect on the approach to consumers. The price set by the house is in accordance with the perspective and consumers get this price discount which makes the price influence the purchasing decision. And the variations of products made Rumah Mebel are as varied as the complete product size, type of product and product ingredients also influence purchasing decisions.
Perkembangan Part-of-Speech Tagger Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Kamayani Mia
Published: October 2019

Tujuan dari artikel ini adalah membuat kajian literatur terhadap metode pelabelan part-of-speech (POS tagger) untuk Bahasa Indonesia yang telah dilakukan selama 11 tahun terakhir (sejak tahun 2008). Artikel ini dapat menjadi roadmap POS tagger Bahasa Indonesia dan juga dasar pertimbangan untuk pengembangan selanjutnya agar menggunakan dataset dan tagset yang standar sebagai benchmark metode. Terdapat 15 publikasi yang dibahas, pembahasan meliputi dataset, tagset dan metode yang digunakan untuk POS tag Bahasa Indonesia. Dataset yang paling banyak digunakan dan paling mungkin menjadi corpus standar adalah IDN Tagged Corpus terdiri dari lebih dari 250.000 token. Tagset Bahasa Indonesia hingga saat ini belum terstandarisasi dengan jumlah label bervariasi dari 16 tag hingga 37 tag. Metode yang paling banyak dikembangkan dan berpotensi menjadi state-of-the-art adalah neural network, dengan varian metode biLSTM dan CRF dan sejauh ini memberikan skor F1 dan akurasi tertinggi (>96%).
UJI EKSPERIMENTAL STABILISASI TANAH LEMPUNG DENGAN AMPAS BATU GAMPING INDUSTRI MARMER
Authors: Indriyanti Indriyanti , Kasmawati Kasmawati
Published: October 2019

Stabilisasi kimiawi pada tanah lempung biasanya memakai bahan semen atau kapur, pada penelitian ini digunakan serbuk marmer hasil limbah olahan industri pemotongan marmer dan larutan asam akrilat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis karakteristik limbah marmer. Menganalisis kekuatan tanah lempung sebelum dan sesudah distabilisasi dengan limbah marmer (serbuk marmer), menganalisis pengaruh asam akrilat sebagai cairan aktivator stabilisasi tanah lempung dengan serbuk marmer, serta mengetahui mikrostruiktur tanah setelah distabilisasi dengan serbuk marmer dan larutan asam akrilat. Pengujian laboratorium dilakukan dengan metode pengujian pencampuran serbuk marmer 5%-30% terhadap tanah lempung dan untuk pengujian dengan larutan asam akrilat  5%-15% terhadap campuran air. Pengujian mikrostruktur tanah menggunakan SEM dan XRDyang dicampurkan kedalam sampel tanah, semakin meningkatkan nilai CBR (20%-30% serbuk marmer, CBR 6%). Untuk pengujian UCS penambahan larutan asam akrilat pada kadar optimum serbuk marmer dan dilakukan pemeranam 3 dan 7 hari, terjadi peningkatan kekuatan tanah menjadi konsistensi medium. Kandungan senyawa pada serbuk marmer adalah CaO 97,15% lebih dominan kandungan kapurnya yang merupakan bahan efektif untuk stabilisasi tanah lempung. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa campuran serbuk marmer dan larutan asam akrilat sebagai bahan stabilisasi untuk tanah lempung dapat meningkatkan daya dukung tanah untuk subgrade pada konstruksi jalan. Kata kunci : Tanah lempung, serbuk marmer, asam akrilat, CBR dan UCS.
PENGARUH VARIASI KEMIRINGAN FLUSHING CONDUIT TERHADAP VOLUME PENGGELONTORAN SEDIMEN DI WADUK (UJI EKSPERIMENTAL)
Authors: Adnan Muh. , Muflihin Muflihin
Published: October 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggelontoran sedimentasi dengan sistem flushing conduit jika menggunakan pipa dengan kemiringan yang bervariasi. Karakteristik sedimen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pasir sedang berdasarkan skala wentworth dari hasil analisa saringan. Dari hasil penelitian menunjukan jumlah sedimen yang tergelontor untuk Q1  yaitu pada kemiringan pipa (I) 3° jumlah volume gelontor (vg) 0,0043 m3, kemiringan pipa (I) 6° jumlah Volume  tergelontor (vg) 0,0048 m3 dan pada kemiringan pipa (I) 9° jumlah volume gelontor (vg) yaitu 0,0055 m3. Kinerja Flushing Conduit menunjukan semakin miring pipa Flushing Conduit (I) volume gelontor (vg) cenderung meningkat akibat bertambahnya kecepatan aliran dalam pipa. Mekanisme kerja flushing conduit terbagi atas tiga tahapan yaitu memberikan tekanan sehingga terjadi fluidasi, proses penghisapan endapan sedimen masuk kedalam pipa akibat fluktuasi debit dan tekanan, serta transportasi sedimen dalam pipa. kata kunci : Waduk, Sedimentasi, Flushing Conduit.
Fen Bilgisi Öğretmenlerinin Biyoteknoloji ve Genetik Mühendisliği Bilgi Düzeylerinin Çeşitli Değişkenler Açısından İncelenmesi: Malatya İli Örneği
Authors: GÜRKAN Gülşah , KAHRAMAN Sibel
Published: October 2019

Amaç: Bu çalışmada, fen bilimleri
öğretmenlerinin, biyoteknoloji ve genetik mühendisliği konusundaki bilgi
düzeyleri ile cinsiyetleri, mezun oldukları fakülte, mesleki kıdemleri ve
biyoteknoloji dersi alma durumları arasında bir ilişki olup olmadığı
araştırılmıştır.

 

Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel olarak tasarlanan
çalışmanın örneklemini Malatya il Merkezinde görev yapmakta olan 58 fen
bilimleri öğretmeni oluşturmaktadır. Öğretmenlerin, bilgi düzeylerini ölçmek
için, tarafımızdan güvenirlik ve kapsam geçerliliği analizi yapılmış bilgi
testi ve bazı demografik özellikleri belirlemeye yönelik bir ölçek
kullanılmıştır.

 

Bulgular: Sonuçlarımıza göre; fen bilimleri öğretmenlerinin
biyoteknoloji/genetik mühendisliği konusundaki bilgi düzeyleri ile
cinsiyetleri, mezun oldukları fakülte, mesleki deneyimleri ve biyoteknoloji
dersi alma durumları arasında anlamlı bir farklılık bulunmamıştır. Ancak,
öğretmenlerin yarısından fazlası bilgi testinde bulunan genetik mühendisliği,
genetiği değiştirilmiş organizmalar, klonlama ve insan genom projesi konularına
ilişkin 8 soruyu doğru cevaplayamamıştır.

Sonuçlar ve Öneriler: Sonuçlarımıza göre, fen bilimleri öğretmenleri
biyoteknoloji alanındaki güncel gelişmeleri takip etmiyorlar ve bu problemi
çözmek için alan uzmanları tarafından bir hizmet-içi eğitime tabi tutulmaları
önerilebilir.
A defesa de valores públicos na sociedade de plataforma
Authors: Pecini André Custódio
Published: October 2019

A defesa dos valores públicos, ou do bem comum, ganha novos contornos na atualidade com a disseminação das plataformas digitais pelos mais diversos setores da sociedade. Esta obra transita pelos desafios específicos do jornalismo, transporte, saúde e educação para mostrar de que modos as plataformas operam a coleta e o processamento de dados, sua transformação em mercadoria e o exercício de uma curadoria automatizada que moldam a sociabilidade e a ética. As plataformas setoriais dependem de serviços das plataformas infraestruturais, desde a hospedagem de dados a sistemas de identidade e pagamentos, que as dota de posição privilegiada nesta sociedade. Chamando atenção para o embate geopolítico que a plataformização representa, os autores propõem mudanças nas instituições públicas para que sejam fiadoras do processo de garantir o bem comum e negociar os valores nesta nova sociedade.
OPTIMASI PERENCANAAN PENGGUNAAN LAHAN MENGGUNAKAN SISTEM INFORMASI GEOGRAFI (SIG) DAN SOIL AND WATER ASSESSMENT TOOL (SWAT) (SUATU STUDI DI DAS CIJALUPANG, BANDUNG, JAWA BARAT)
Authors: Suryani Erna , Tarigan Suria Darma
Published: October 2019

The use and management of land resource which are unsuitable with its land capability will cause physical, chemical and biological-damage to the land and will disturb  its hydro-orological function. The damage of land resources in a watershed needs improvement to increase its land quality. Optimal land use management planning based on its land suitability and hydrological aspects become important and need to be applied. The objectives of the study were: 1) To analyze land use change at Cijalupang Watershed, 2) To evaluate SWAT capability to predict impact of land use change on the hydrologic characteritics of the watershed, and 3) To provide land use plan based on land quality and hydrologic characteritics of the watershed. The result showed that optimizing land use management by integrating GIS and SWAT model at the Cijalupang Watershed was capable to increase land quality of the watershed. This was shown by the improvement of its land use capability to create better hydrological condition by decreasing run off 2.1 % and increasing base flow and lateral flow 0.4% and 0.4%  respectively.
monitoreo forestal por medio de Sitios Permanentes de Investigación Silvícola en Chihuahua, México
Authors: Martínez Salvador Martín , Sosa Pérez Gabriel , Chacón Sotelo Juan Manuel , Pinedo Álvarez Alfredo , Villarreal Guerrero Federico , Prieto Amparan Jesús Alejandro
Published: October 2019

El monitoreo forestal es de gran interés para integrar bases de datos que permitan generar conocimiento y nuevas tecnologías para optimizar la producción, proteger los recursos y acrecentar el valor de los bosques, a través del manejo forestal sustentable. En el estado de Chihuahua, el monitoreo para el desarrollo de conocimiento científico relativo a estos ecosistemas se inició en 1950 con el establecimiento del primer Sitio Permanente, de Investigación Silvícola (SPIS), en el paraje conocido como “El Poleo”, el cual se ubica en el norte del municipio Madera. En la década de 1980-1990 se establecieron 234 parcelas en el área experimental del INIFAP, localizada en la región sur del ejido El Largo; de 1990 a 2000, se implementaron 48 parcelas en el municipio Bocoyna y 16 en el municipio Guachochi, como parte del proyecto: Bosque Modelo. Finalmente, entre 1998 y 2001 se delimitaron 48 parcelas en el municipio Guadalupe y Calvo con el apoyo del Programa de Desarrollo Forestal (Prodefor). Las parcelas localizadas en El Poleo, Madera, Llano blanco, así como Guadalupe y Calvo tienen datos de remediciones periódicas; las cuales muestran incrementos medios anuales superiores a 4 m3ha-1, con registros de hasta 16 m3ha-1 en el sur de la entidad. La información histórica y las bases de datos de los SPIS son un valioso antecedente para el seguimiento de los programas de monitoreo y el desarrollo de métodos silvícolas para el manejo sustentable de los bosques de la región.
Modelos de degradación de la hojarasca en bosques de encino y de pino en Nuevo León
Authors: Rodríguez Balboa Perla Cecilia , González Rodríguez Humberto , Cantú Silva Israel , Pando Moreno Marisela , Marmolejo Monsiváis José Guadalupe , Gómez Meza Marco Vinicio , Lazcano Cortez Jonathan
Published: October 2019

La descomposición de la hojarasca es importante para entender el funcionamiento y la productividad de los ecosistemas, porque determina el reciclaje de nutrimentos. En el estudio que aquí se describe se evaluó la degradación de la hojarasca durante 510 días en tres comunidades forestales: el bosque de encino (BE), el bosque de pino-encino BPE) y el bosque de pino (BP) en el municipio Iturbide, Nuevo León. En cada sitio se marcaron cinco parcelas de 20 m × 20 m en las que se colocaron 110 bolsas con 5 g de hojarasca, con el propósito de calcular su velocidad de degradación. Los resultados indican que la degradación fue de 27 % para BE; de 23 % para BPE y de 17 % para BP. Se realizó un análisis de regresión para la degradación en el periodo de muestreo, en el cual el modelo exponencial negativo simple fue el que mejor ajuste presentó para los tres sitios de estudio. La tasa de degradación para 99 % de los casos se determinó en 17, 22 y 29 años para BE, BPE y BP, respectivamente. En el bosque de encino se registró la mayor degradación, lo que sugiere que la calidad del material vegetal influye en el proceso.
Fontes de estresse, bem-estar psicológico e saúde entre estudantes de Odontologia: uma comparação entre fases pré-clínica e clínica e entre os sexos
Authors: Muniz Mariana Fernandes , Muniz Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes , Rodrigues Lidiany Karla Azevedo , Oliveira Marcelo Bruno Lemos , Barros Isadora Daniel , Carvalho Rosimary Sousa
Published: October 2019

O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar bem-estar psicológico, saúde geral e fontes de estresse de estudantes de Odontologia de quatro cursos, comparando as fases pré-clínica e clínica e os sexos.  Três instrumentos foram aplicados: Dental Environment Stress (DES), Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWB) e Health Survey (SF-36), respondidos por 203 estudantes, sendo 75 (37%) em fase pré-clínica e 128 (63%) em clínica. Desses, 59 (29%) eram homens e 144 (71%) mulheres. As comparações foram realizadas pelo teste de Mann-Whitney, adotando um nível de significância de 5%. Nos domínios analisados pelo DES (performance acadêmica; dificuldades e inseguranças sobre o futuro profissional; responsabilidade com pacientes; fatores pessoais e institucionais; relações interpessoais), estudantes em fase pré-clínica demonstraram escores significativamente menores quando comparados a estudantes em fase clínica. No escore total de PGWB e em dois domínios (ansiedade e saúde geral), observou-se também escores menores em estudantes em fase pré-clínica. Quatro domínios do SF-36 (dor corporal, funcionamento físico, funcionamento social e papel físico), apresentaram significativa melhor saúde geral dos estudantes em fase pré-clínica. Entre os sexos, dois domínios do DES (performance acadêmica, dificuldade e insegurança sobre o futuro profissional) mostraram menores fatores estressores para o sexo masculino. O PGWB demonstrou diferença significativa em quatro domínios (estado deprimido; autocontrole; saúde geral; vitalidade), com melhor bem-estar psicológico para homens. O sexo masculino apresentou melhor vitalidade no domínio do SF-36. Concluiu-se que estudantes em fase pré-clínica e do sexo masculino demonstraram menores fontes de estresse, melhor bem-estar psicológico e percepção de saúde geral.
PENINGKATAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN GURU SEKOLAH DASAR MELALUI SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION
Authors: Utami Putri , Ismaniati Christina , Mustadi Ali
Published: October 2019

This research applied Small Group Discussion learning model to improve the understanding of concept of KKNI 6th level students to match their expert field. The observations showed that the concept understanding of students was still low. This research was a classroom action research with Kemmis McTaggart cycle model. This classroom action research was conducted over two cycles. Each cycle consisted of two meetings. The subjects of the research were 2A class students of the Elementary School Teacher Education Program in Yogyakarta State University which amounted to 39 students. The data collecting technique in this research was test, while the data analysis technique used descriptive quantitative by finding mean then described. The result of the research showed that the concept understanding of the students in pre-action condition were 55,2 included in low category, then the average of students’ understanding concept increased in the first cycle with score 64,7. In cycle II, the students’ understanding concept increased significantly  with score 77,3. Based on the research, it  can be concluded that the SGD model can  improve the students' concept understanding.