bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Pemegang Saham Minoritas Dalam Proses Akuisisi Perusahaan
Authors: Rusli Tami
Published: January 2020

Keputusan untuk melakukan akuisisi pada hakekatnya merupakan suatu perbuatan hukum yang berdampak menimbulkan akibat-akibat hukum tertentu, baik kepada pihak yang berkepentingan maupun kepada pihak ketiga dan mempunyai konsekuensi hukum tertentu pula berupa hak disatu pihak dan kewajiban atau tanggung jawab tertentu dilain pihak. Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana perlindungan hukum kepada pemegang saham minoritas yang dirugikan dalam akuisisi suatu perusahaan?. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlindungan hukum kepada pemegang saham minoritas yang dirugikan dalam akuisisi suatu perusahaan nasional oleh perusahaan asing, yaitu dengan cara : Pemberlakukan prinsip mayority Rule minority protection; Pemberlakuan prinsip super mayority dalam RUPS; Pemberian hak appraisal; Permohonan pemeriksaan perusahaan; Pemberian wewenang untuk mengajukan gugatan derivatif. Saran yaitu dalam revisi UUPT yang akan datang, perlu diatur dengan jelas masalah persyaratan dalam pelaksanaan akuisisi Perseroan Terbatas.
TINJAUAN YURIDIS MODUS OPERANDING TINDAK PIDANA PENCUCIAN UANG (MONEY LAUNDERING)
Authors: Rachman Fathur
Published: January 2020

ABSTRAK

Money laundering is a hot or dirty money laundering practice (dirty money). This dirty money comes from illegitimate and illegal practices such as corruption, bribery, smuggling, as well as banking crimes and other unhealthy practices. To clean it, the money is placed in a bank or certain place for a while before being transferred to another place (layering), for example through the purchase of shares in the capital market, foreign exchange transfers or the purchase of an asset. After that, the offender will receive money that has been cleared from the washing field in the form of income derived from the purchase of shares, foreign exchange or assets (integration). The practice of money laudering that continues to occur along with the times and modernization provides the concept of thinking to examine the legal issue of the regulation being implemented, and how the modus operandi of the occurrence of a case. The stages and mode of occurrence of money laundering crime include: Placement, which is the first stage by placing (depositing) the illicit money into the financial system (financial system). Layering at this stage the washers try to break the money from the crime from the source, by transferring the money from one bank to another, up to several times. Integration, iniuang washed stages are brought back into circulation in the form of net income even as tax objects by using money that has become lawful for business activities. The perpetrator of money laundering as an organized crime, is carried out by a person who controls or has special knowledge in the world of financial service providers. Even they must master science in the field of computers. Money laundering in addition is very detrimental to society, also very detrimental to the State because it can influence or undermining national economic stability or State finances by increasing various crimes
PENYELENGGARAAN PELAYANAN PUBLIK BERDASARKAN ASAS OTONOMI DAERAH PADA KECAMATAN GEDONG TATAAN- KABUPATEN PESAWARAN
Authors: Male Martina
Published: January 2020

Abstract:

The system of government in Indonesia according to the 1945 Constitution, based on the explanation stated that the regions of Indonesia are divided into provincial and provincial regions will also be divided into smaller areas in autonomous regions. In legal politics, the most essential in the implementation of autonomous regional government is the granting of the broadest authority to the regions accompanied by the granting of certain rights and obligations. In the reality in the field, this policy was not implemented in accordance with the provisions of the Act. The lack of optimal public services in serving the people in several regions in Indonesia in various fields, including government agencies, has not yet been able to provide maximum public services, so in this paper will discuss how the efforts made by the Regional Government, especially in Gedong Tataan Subdistrict, Pesawaran District in organizing and improving public services based on its Regional Autonomy Principle. The efforts made in the discussion and solving problems in this study were carried out using a juridical / normative approach and empirical approach. The implementation of public policy based on the principle of regional autonomy in the District of Pesawaran District Gedong Tataan is in accordance with Law Number 23 of 2014 concerning Regional Government and Law Number 25 of 2009 concerning Public Services, but there are technical obstacles such as the distance from public services to one another, less responsive, less informative and lacking coordination in service delivery. Efforts that can be made by the Gedong Tataan District Government in improving the quality of public services are through revitalization, restructuring and deregulation in the field of public services. Suggestions that can be given to the Regional Government, especially in the District of Pesawaran District Gedong Tataan in carrying out public services based on the principle of autonomy are: expected in carrying out the process of implementing public services must be in accordance with Law Number 25 of 2009 concerning Public Services and expected improvement in the quality of behavior and professionalism of the apparatus government, creating public service policies that are not too procedural and convoluted, and improve facilities that support quality services.
PEMBERIAN PATEN OBAT-OBATAN DAN PEMENUHAN HAK ASASI MANUSIA TERHADAP KESEHATAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Muliawan Chandra
Published: January 2020

Patent which one part of the IPR, are legal protection for inventor of an invention both process and product in the field of technology that can be applied in industry. Granting of patents in the pharmaceutical field impact on the high price of the medicines, it affects of public to access health right which a part of human rights. Based on it, the government should be protecting business interests (private) coincide with the protection, respect and fulfillment of the interests of public health (public health). The problem approach in this study normatively by using secondary data is used as supporting data. The requirements and procedure for patent applications are found in Article 24 paragraph (1) of the Patent Law including those granted based on the application. Procedures and descriptions of registered patents are also regulated as fulfilling prior priority rights for inventors who register their inventions. Priority rights also apply to foreigners who are members of the Paris Convention provided for in Article 1 number 12 of the Patent Law. Article 36 paragraphs (1) and (2) of the Health Law state that the Government has an obligation to guarantee the availability, equity and affordability of health supplies, especially essential medicines. Medicine is part of the needs of the wider community which is also an obligation of the Government to fulfill the right to health as part of human rights.
Digitalizacija
fotografskih negativa – važnost skrbničkih odluka
Authors: Gržina Hrvoje
Published: January 2020

U
radu se razmatraju mogućnosti digitalizacije fotografskih negativa na
različitim podlogama uz poseban naglasak na sveprisutne zablude i pogreške koje
taj oblik reformatiranja prate od najranijih trenutaka do danas. U prvom su
dijelu pregledno izložene osobitosti samih negativa kao objekata materijalne
kulture, o kojima prije početka digitalizacije osobito valja voditi računa, a
drugi dio sadržava kritički osvrt na prevođenje fotografske slike obrnutih
tonskih vrijednosti u digitalni oblik s ciljem poticanja na razmišljanje o materijalnosti,
kontekstu nastanka i podrijetlu značenja fotografija, koji se nepažnjom ili
nerazumijevanjem prirode tih objekata vrlo lako mogu nepovratno izgubiti.
Prikupljanje, obrada i korištenje arhivskoga gradiva 9. (kninskog) korpusa
Jugoslavenske narodne armije u Hrvatskom memorijalno-dokumentacijskom centru
domovinskog rata u Zagrebu
Authors: Brigović Ivan , Caričić Josipa
Published: January 2020

U Hrvatskom memorijalno-dokumentacijskom centru Domovinskog rata u Zagrebu čuva se arhivski fond 9. korpus Jugoslavenske narodne armije, obima pedeset i osam kutija (5,8 dužnih metara) gradiva nastaloga od 1972. do 1992. godine. Fond izvorno nije činio jednu organsku cjelinu, nego je nastao izdvajanjem gradiva korpusa iz više dokumentacijskih cjelina tijekom višegodišnjega razdoblja. Uslijed toga, fond je arhivistički obrađivan u tri faze te je završen u lipnju 2018. godine. Izrađeno je obavijesno pomagalo (sumarni inventar). Gradivo je javno i dostupno svim korisnicima koji Hrvatskomu memorijalno-dokumentacijskomu centru Domovinskoga rata podnesu zahtjev za uvid u sadržaj i pretraživanje fonda. Gradivo je autentično, dobro očuvano i vjerodostojno. Navedeni fond ima veliku informacijsku vrijednost te je iznimno važan povijesni izvor za proučavanje Domovinskog rata na području sjeverne Dalmacije i južne Like od 1991. do 1992., za proučavanje izbijanja rata u Bosni i Hercegovini u proljeće 1992., kao i za razumijevanje uloge Jugoslavenske narodne armije u raspletu jugoslavenske krize.
Kontribusi Sektor Pertanian terhadap Produk Domestik Regional Bruto (PDRB) di Kabupaten Tabalong
Authors: Saihani Azwar , Heldayani Lina
Published: January 2020

This study aims to determine the basis and non-basis, the contribution and growth of each agricultural subsector to the GRDP in Tabalong Regency from 2013 to 2017. The analytical method used is the Location Quotient analysis, contributions, and shift-share. The data used are Tabalong Regency GRDP data from 2013 to 2017 based on constant prices. The time of the study starts from June 2018 until August 2019. The results of the study based on the Location Quotient analysis show that the subsector that is the base subsector is the plantation subsector while the other subsectors such as food crops, horticulture, and fisheries are the non-basis subsector in Tabalong Regency. The results of the Contribution analysis show that of the five agricultural subsectors in Tabalong District, the highest contribution to the agricultural sector was the plantation subsector in the last five years by 47.87%. The results of the Shift Share analysis show the growth of each agricultural sub-sector in the economy of the Tabalong district is different as seen from the proportional growth of the food crops, livestock and fisheries sub-sectors experiencing rapid growth while the horticulture and plantation sub-sectors experienced slow growth. which is not competitive or less competitive with other regions in South Kalimantan Province.This study aims to determine the basis and non-basis, the contribution and growth of each agricultural subsector to the GRDP in Tabalong Regency from 2013 to 2017. The analytical method used is the Location Quotient analysis, contributions, and shift-share. The data used are Tabalong Regency GRDP data from 2013 to 2017 based on constant prices. The time of the study starts from June 2018 until August 2019. The results of the study based on the Location Quotient analysis show that the subsector that is the base subsector is the plantation subsector while the other subsectors such as food crops, horticulture, and fisheries are the non-basis subsector in Tabalong Regency. The results of the Contribution analysis show that of the five agricultural subsectors in Tabalong District, the highest contribution to the agricultural sector was the plantation subsector in the last five years by 47.87%. The results of the Shift Share analysis show the growth of each agricultural sub-sector in the economy of the Tabalong district is different as seen from the proportional growth of the food crops, livestock and fisheries sub-sectors experiencing rapid growth while the horticulture and plantation sub-sectors experienced slow growth. which is not competitive or less competitive with other regions in South Kalimantan Province.
Analisis dan Desain Aplikasi Pengelolaan Kerja Praktek
Authors: Fauzi Ahmad
Published: January 2020

Kerja Praktek merupakan salah satu mata kuliah wajib pada program studi berupa kegiatan penempatan praktek kerja mahasiswa perlu dikelola dengan melibatkan pihak-pihak terkait sesuai dengan kebutuhannya. Analisis dan desain aplikasi KP didasarkan pada pemahaman tentang tujuan, struktur, dan proses organisasi serta pengetahuan tentang bagaimana memanfaatkan teknologi informasi untuk keuntungan organisasi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis dan mendesain aplikasi pengelolaan KP sesuai kebutuhan pengelola dan pengguna. Metode pengembangan aplikasi yang dilakukan meliputi tahapan : perencanaan dan seleksi, analisis, desain, serta implementasi dan operasi. Aplikasi dirancang dengan permodelan UML dan diimplementasikan berbasis web. Pengujian oleh pengguna aplikasi sudah sesuai dengan hak aksesnya dan menghasilkan alur pelaksanaan aplikasi yang sesuai kebutuhan dan aturan antarmuka pemakai
Effect of Humic Acid and Silicon on some Growth Characteristics of Maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Hassan Haider H. , Huthily Kadhim H. , Mohsen Kareem H.
Published: January 2020

A field experiment was conducted during the autumn season of 2018 at agricultural research station in Al- Qurna district (80 km north of Basra center). The aim was to study the effect of spraying different concentrations of humic acid (HA) and silicon on the some growth characteristics of maize (Zea mays L.). The experiment was conducted using Three Concentration of humic acid were used 0, 2 and 4 gm L-1, which took the following symbols H0, H1, and H2 respectively and four concentrations of silicon 0, 1, 2 and 3 mML-1 which took the symbols S0, S1, S2 and S3 respectively. A factorial experiment was used in randomized completely block design with four replicates. Maize seeds cv. Fajir1 were planted at 20/7/2018 in a silty loam soil. The results showed that the concentrations of HA differed significantly in all most of the studied characteristics, plant height, leaf area and ear length with an increase by 11.69, 24.89 and 3.49% respectively as compared to the control treatment (H0). The spraying with silicon showed a significant effect. Moreover, the concentration of S3 gave the highest values for plant height, stem diameter, leaf area and ear length. The interaction between HA and silicon showed a significant effect on some of the studied characteristics, the combination of S3×H2 produced the highest values of plant high (174.42 cm) and leaf area (7390.65 cm2).
The role of network architecture in the onset of spontaneous activity
Authors: Pozzi Diletta , Meneghetti Nicolò , Roy Anjan , Pastore Beatrice , Mazzoni Alberto , Marsili Matteo , Torre Vincent
Published: January 2020

BACKGROUND: The spontaneous activity of neuronal networks has been studied in in vitro models such as brain slices and dissociated cultures. However, a comparison between their dynamical properties in these two types of biological samples is still missing and it would clarify the role of architecture in shaping networks’ operation.

METHODS: We used calcium imaging to identify clusters of neurons co-activated in hippocampal and cortical slices, as well as in dissociated neuronal cultures, from GAD67-GFP mice. We used statistical tests, power law fitting and neural modelling to characterize the spontaneous events observed.

RESULTS:  In slices, we observed intermittency between silent periods, the appearance of Confined Optical Transients (COTs) and of Diffused Optical Transients (DOTs). DOTs in the cortex were preferentially triggered by the activity of neurons located in layer III-IV, poorly coincident with GABAergic neurons. DOTs had a duration of 10.2±0.3 and 8.2±0.4 seconds in cortical and hippocampal slices, respectively, and were blocked by tetrodotoxin, indicating their neuronal origin. The amplitude and duration of DOTs were controlled by NMDA and GABA-A receptors. In dissociated cultures, we observed an increased synchrony in GABAergic neurons and the presence of global synchronous events similar to DOTs, but with a duration shorter than that seen in the native tissues.

CONCLUSION: We conclude that DOTs are shaped by the network architecture and by the balance between inhibition and excitation, and that they can be reproduced by network models with a minimal number of parameters.
ML-SA1, a TRPML1 agonist, induces gastric secretion and gastrointestinal tract inflammation in vivo
Authors: Gong Dan , Hai Jing , Ma Jun , Wang Chen-Xi , Zhang Xin-Dan , Xiang Ya-Nan , Tan Tao , Liu Ya-Nan , Zhang Wei
Published: January 2020

Background: The effect of ML-SA1, a potent and specific TRPML1 channel agonist, on gastric secretion and subsequent impact to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of mice was investigated.

Methods: Twenty mice were divided into two groups, and respectively received either ML-SA1 or DMSO alone (as negative control), and then the intestinal propulsion rate were monitored. The stomach and intestinal tissues were sectioned for periodic acid Schiff (PAS), histopathological or immunohistochemical (IHC) analysis. TRPML1 expression level in AGS cells was assayed by western blot, and calcium imaging was performed in AGS cells after the GCaMP5G transfection.

Results: Application of 150 μg/Kg ML-SA1 could result in significant decrease in intestinal propulsion rate and structural changes of the parietal cells in stomach and goblet cells in intestine of mice. Moreover, it induced inflammation to the duodenum section of intestine in mice. IHC staining also revealed that ML-SA1 could up-regulate TRPML1 expression in both the parietal cells of stomach pits and in the columnar epithelial cells of duodenum villi. Further study in AGS cells, a type of stomach cell line, demonstrated that ML-SA1 could enhance the expression of TRPML1 and induce the protrusion of micro-vesicles.

Conclusions: All together, our results suggested that ML-SA1 was capable of activating TRPML1 in stomach cells and increasing gastric juice secretion. This provided a convincing attempt of applying ML-SA1 in animals and pointed out a new possible research direction that TRPML1 channel could be a potential new therapeutic target on hypochlorhydria or even in the field of gastrointestinal cancer research.
Cultura del diseño made in Vitoria (VG): un ensayo pedagógico en Artes Aplicadas
Authors: Pariente Yela Juan José
Published: January 2020

We propose a pedagogical motivation project (consolidating acquisitions): assessment of previous collective works of colleagues (documentation / heritage cataloguing) with a cultural understanding of the immediate environment (city). It offers a transversal network of facts/concepts with interdisciplinary relations around design, understood as an interrelated cultural contribution (in a timeless way). Mediating creativity (another projective view), supported by a critical reflection and oriented to a final application (Applied Arts) even professional (integrating it as a skill). Contributing national and international referents, that by presence or local absence, help to understand their own identity and with some conclusions (and evaluation) that will only be produced at the end, once the process has been carried out.
Synthesis of amorphous and graphitized porous nitrogen-doped carbon spheres as oxygen reduction reaction catalysts
Authors: Wassner Maximilian , Eckardt Markus , Reyer Andreas , Diemant Thomas , Elsaesser Michael S , Behm R Jürgen , Hüsing Nicola
Published: January 2020

Amorphous and graphitized nitrogen-doped (N-doped) carbon spheres are investigated as structurally well-defined model systems to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between synthesis, structure, and their activity in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). N-doped carbon spheres were synthesized by hydrothermal treatment of a glucose solution yielding carbon spheres with sizes of 330 ± 50 nm, followed by nitrogen doping via heat treatment in ammonia atmosphere. The influence of a) varying the nitrogen doping temperature (550–1000 °C) and b) of a catalytic graphitization prior to nitrogen doping on the carbon sphere morphology, structure, elemental composition, N bonding configuration as well as porosity is investigated in detail. For the N-doped carbon spheres, the maximum nitrogen content was found at a doping temperature of 700 °C, with a decrease of the N content for higher temperatures. The overall nitrogen content of the graphitized N-doped carbon spheres is lower than that of the amorphous carbon spheres, however, also the microporosity decreases strongly with graphitization. Comparison with the electrocatalytic behavior in the ORR shows that in addition to the N-doping, the microporosity of the materials is critical for an efficient ORR.
Gold and silver dichroic nanocomposite in the quest for 3D printing the Lycurgus cup
Authors: Kool Lars , Dekker Floris , Bunschoten Anton , Smales Glen J , Pauw Brian R , Velders Aldrik H , Saggiomo Vittorio
Published: January 2020

The Lycurgus cup is an ancient glass artefact that shows dichroism as it looks green when a white light is reflected on it and a red colouring appears when a white light is transmitted through it. This peculiar dichroic effect is due to silver and gold nanoparticles present in the glass. In this research we show the synthesis of dichroic silver nanoparticles and their embedding in a 3D printable nanocomposite. The addition of gold nanoparticles to the silver nanoparticle composite, gave a 3D printable nanocomposite with the same dichroism effect of the Lycurgus cup.
Extension of the 5-alkynyluridine side chain via C–C-bond formation in modified organometallic nucleosides using the Nicholas reaction
Authors: Kaczmarek Renata , Korczyński Dariusz , Green James R , Dembinski Roman
Published: January 2020

Dicobalt hexacarbonyl nucleoside complexes of propargyl ether or esters of 5-substituted uridines react with diverse C-nucleophiles. Synthetic outcomes confirmed that the Nicholas reaction can be carried out in a nucleoside presence, leading to a divergent synthesis of novel metallo-nucleosides enriched with alkene, arene, arylketo, and heterocyclic functions, in the deoxy and ribo series.
Preparation, characterization and photocatalytic performance of hetero-structured CuO-ZnO loaded composite nanofiber membranes
Authors: Fang Wei , Yu Liang , Xu Lan
Published: January 2020

Owing to the nano-effect of nanofibers and special properties of semiconductor oxides, inorganic semiconductor oxides loaded composite nanofibers (CNFs) have been widely applied in environmental monitoring, industry, aviation, transportation and other fields. In this paper, the hetero-structured CuO-ZnO loaded CNF membranes (CNFMs) were prepared successfully by a combination of electrospinning technology, heat treatment and hydrothermal method. The effects of electrospinning, heat treatment and hydrothermal parameters on morphology, structure and properties of the CNFMs were investigated, and the optimal process parameters were determined. Then the hetero-structured CuO-ZnO loaded CNFMs obtained under the condition of the optimal process parameters were applied to photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange, and it was found the CNFMs could be reused to degrade methyl orange at least three times, and the degradation rate remained above 90%.
Coaching
Authors: Kowalski Karren
Published: January 2020

An effective tool for the growth and learning of health care employees is coaching. This process can use either an external or an internal coach. The coaching process is usually formalized and consists of four phases. Some suggest that leaders should spend 40% of their time coaching their staff.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2020;51(1):12–14.]
From Competence to Continuing Competency
Authors: Di Leonardi Bette Case , Hagler Debra , Marshall David R. , Stobinski James X. , Welsh Sarah (Sally)
Published: January 2020

In 2011, a task force sponsored by an organization that has Accreditation Board for Specialty Nurse Certification–accredited programs published a definition of
continuing competence
. Eight years later, the organization sponsored the work of another task force to revisit that definition, with the 2018–2019 task force broadening its focus beyond the U.S. borders and beyond nursing. After an extensive literature review, task force members collated their findings into four categories: Identifying Competencies, Validating Competencies, The International Perspective on Competency Assessment, and Competency in Disciplines Other Than Nursing. The task force identified perspectives on continuing competency and found that although licensing and credentialing organizations addressed the topic thoroughly, little attention was devoted to the perspectives of the public, individual clinicians, and recipients of clinicians' services. This article identifies that little consensus exists on definitions of
competence
and
competency
, international perspectives have much to offer, and theoretical frameworks for research on competence and competency are lacking.

[
J Contin Educ Nurs.
2020;51(1):15–24.]
Incorporating the Reflective Pause in Simulation: A Practical Guide
Authors: Clapper Timothy C. , Leighton Kim
Published: January 2020

Many articles exist today espousing the value of debriefing following a simulation or gaming event. Although debriefing, a reflection-on-action strategy, is important, a useful reflection strategy may accentuate the reflection-in-action process that is arguably even more important than the debriefing. In this article, we explain a concept called the
reflective pause
and how it can be used during simulation cases to lead the learners to the objectives and enhance the learning process. We provide a review of the literature concerning reflection-in-action and ways that the reflective pause may be used during key learning events. The reflective pause is relatively absent from the simulation-based education lexicon. Used effectively, the reflective pause may become one of the most valuable learning strategies in a simulation educator's tool belt.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2020;51(1):32–38.]
Evaluation of a Hospital-Based Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Mentorship Program on Improving Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Evidence-Based Practice
Authors: Chan Ee-Yuee , Glass George Frederick , Phang Koh Ni
Published: January 2020

Background:

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a core requirement for nurses, contributing toward better clinical outcomes. Mentorship could prepare early adopters of EBP to create an EBP culture.

Method:

Nine nurses in an acute hospital in Singapore participated in a mentorship program throughout 2015. Mentees conducted ward-based EBP education sessions for nursing colleagues. The Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire (EBPQ) was used to measure the program's effect on mentees' and their ward colleagues' knowledge, attitude, and practice of EBP. Both groups completed the EBPQ before and 3 months after completion of the program. Wilcoxon rank-sum tests were performed to compare changes in EBPQ scores.

Results:

Both mentees and ward colleagues reported improved posttest median scores for all EBPQ subscales and the overall score. However, mentees reported a larger magnitude of improvement.

Conclusion:

A hospital-based research and EBP mentorship program increases nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice of EBP, creating an EBP culture change.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2020;51(1):46–52.]
Teaching Technology to Older Adults: Modalities Used by Student Mentors and Reasons for Continued Program Participation
Authors: LoBuono Dara L. , Leedahl Skye N. , Maiocco Elycia
Published: January 2020

The current study examined teaching modalities used by college students participating in an intergenerational, service-learning program that helps older adults learn technology and described reasons for older adults' continued participation in this program. Qualitative data analysis was completed using student-maintained observation logs from approximately 200 older participants. Several different teaching modalities used by student mentors were identified, including observing and listening, writing down information or creating visual aids, explaining the significance and simplifying materials, using repetition/review, and using hands-on learning. Multiple reasons for older adults' continued participation were identified, including continued progress on one topic or device; multiple topics for advanced use; learning multiple modalities to get connected; and continued learning through take-a-ways, practice, and homework. Service-learning programs can help educate health and human service professionals on best practices for working with older adults. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 46
(1), 14–20.]
Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Use in Special Populations
Authors: Johnson Peter N , Smith Kelly M
Published: January 2020

Because many obese patients and patients with underlying renal dysfunction require surgical intervention, it is important to examine the dosage recommendations and monitoring required with low-molecular-weight heparins.
Addition of Hand-Blended Generic Tobramycin in Bone Cement: Effect on Mechanical Strength
Authors: Deluise Michael , Scott Christopher P
Published: January 2020

abstract

This study compared the mechanical strength of commercially prepared antibiotic bone cement (Simplex With Tobramycin; Stryker, Mahwah, Nj), cement with generic tobramycin (Pharma-Tek, Huntington, NY) blended in by the orthopedic nursing staff, and standard nonantîbiotîc bone cement The results showed an approximate 36% decrease in the strength of the cement with hand-mixed generic tobramycin, while the commercial antibiotic cement remained unchanged relative to the nonantibiotic control. These results indicate the mechanical properties of bone cement can be severely compromised by hand-mixing antibiotics into bone cement at the time of surgery.
The Effects of Weather and Seasonality on Hip Fracture Incidence in Older Adults
Authors: MD Sunil Mirchandani , Aharonoff Gina B , Hiebert Rudi , Capla Edward L , Zuckerman Joseph D , Koval Kenneth J
Published: January 2020

abstract

This study examined the effect of weather and seasonality on hip fracture incidence in older adults residing in New York City. A total of 66,346 patients aged ≥65 years who sustained a fracture of the femoral neck or intertrochanteric region from 1985 to 1996 comprised the study population. Hip fractures were more likely to occur in the winter than in any of the other seasons (P<.001). Factors significantly correlated with hip fracture included minimum daily temperature (r=.167, P<.001), daily wind speed (r=.166, P<.001), maximum daily temperature (r=.155, P <.001), minutes of sunshine (r=.067, P <.01), and average relative humidity (r=.033, P=.03). A greater number of hip fractures occurred in colder months, with ambient temperature rather than any adverse circumstances related to rain or snowfall associated most closely to injury. As most fractures occurred indoors, precipitation is less likely to play a part in hip fracture occurrence in this population.
Efficacy of Platelet Gel in Reconstructive Bone Surgery
Authors: Franchini Massimo , Dupplicato Paolo , Ferro Isabella , De Gironcoli Marzia , Aldegheri Roberto
Published: January 2020

abstract

Autologous platelet concentrate and cryoprecipitate, mixed to obtain a gel, have been successful in various operations, primarily oral and maxillofacial surgery. This study assessed the use of platelet gel in 19 patients undergoing 22 reconstructive bone surgical procedures. After a median follow-up of 12.9 months, improved osteoblastic reaction and reconstruction of physiologic bone structure was observed in all patients with no adverse reactions. These findings confirm the osteoinductive property of platelet gel in reconstructive bone surgery.
Meniscus Repair Update: Current Concepts and New Techniques
Authors: Sgaglione Nicholas A
Published: January 2020

Meniscal repair in selective active individuals with repairable meniscal tears should be performed whenever indications are met.
Rapid Prevention of Vertebral Fractures Associated With Osteoporosis
Authors: Wallace Daniel J
Published: January 2020

abstract

Osteoporosis affects postmenopausal women and patients on glucocorticoid therapy. Fractures are the most devastating outcome. Patients who experience an osteoporotic vertebral fracture are at substantial risk of experiencing another within 1 year. Risk can be reduced rapidly with antiresorptives. Risedronate reduced the risk of vertebral fracture in patients with postmenopausal or glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis after 1 year by up to 71% in prospective studies. In post hoc analyses, significant reductions in clinical vertebral fractures were demonstrated after 6 months with risedronate and 1 year with alendronate and raloxifene. Rapid reduction in fracture risk is achievable with the potent therapeutic agents available.
Let's Talk About Benzodiazepine Use: Inpatient Psychiatric Nurses Initiating the Conversation
Authors: Delaney Kathleen R.
Published: January 2020

Inpatient psychiatric nurses regularly dispense pro re nata (PRN) medication to individuals during their psychiatric hospitalization. International studies indicate that 66% to 90% of patients receive PRN medications during hospitalization, a large percentage of which are benzodiazepines (BZDs). Although clear opportunities exist for nursing intervention to reduce BZD use, there is little recent U.S. literature on inpatient psychiatric nurses' proactive approach to the issue. The current article examines the factors that support BZD use during inpatient hospitalization, including nurses' attitudes around BZD use, the perceived effectiveness of the medication to address difficult situations, and the barriers to using alternative nonpharmacological methods. Suggestions are presented for how nurses might begin dialogues with patients around BZD use and alternative strategies to manage distress. It is recommended that the specialty initiate a research agenda for reducing BZD use during inpatient psychiatric treatment and champion the issue as a focus for systematic improvement efforts. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 58
(1), 33–38.]
Advanced Desulfurization Technologies and Mechanisms
Authors: Saleh Tawfik A.
Published: January 2020

This chapter describes different desulfurization technologies used for the removal of sulfur from petroleum products or from refined products. These technologies include hydrodesulfurization and non-hydrodesulphurization such as extractive desulphurization, adsorptive desulfurization, precipitative desulphurization, oxidative desulphurization, and desulfurization by membranes. Types of reactors including batch and fixed bed reactors are discussed. The chapter also highlights some of the common mechanism to explain the desulphurization process.
The Evolution of Comorbidities in Hospital Administrative Databases
Authors: Freitas Alberto , Lema Isabel Garcia , Costa-Pereira Altamiro
Published: January 2020

The analysis of inpatient comorbidities is important for hospital management, epidemiological studies, and health services research and planning. This paper aims to study the evolution of coded comorbidities in a nationwide administrative database. Specifically, data from Portuguese hospitals over the period 2000-2014 was used. Secondary diagnoses, coded with ICD-9-CM, were used to identify comorbidities in 9,613,563 inpatient episodes, using both the Elixhauser and the Charslon/Deyo methods. A description of comorbidities evolution over years, including an analysis of the associated principal diagnosis, was carried out. Results clearly evidence a positive association between the number of secondary diagnoses and coded comorbidities. It can be argued that the increased number of comorbidities over time is mostly related to an increase in the quality of coded data, and not so much to an increase in the severity of treated patients. Data analysts, researchers and decision makers should be alert to possible data quality bias, such as completeness, when using administrative databases.
Step Towards Pervasive Technology Assessment in Intensive Medicine
Authors: Portela Filipe , Santos Manuel Filipe , Machado José , Abelha António da Silva , Rua Fernando
Published: January 2020

This paper presents the evaluation of a Pervasive Intelligent Decision Support System in Intensive Medicine making use of Technology Acceptance Model 3 (TAM3). Two rounds of questionnaires were distributed and compared. The work is based on a discursive evaluation of a method employed to assess a new and innovative technology (INTCare) using the four constructs of TAM3 and statistical metrics. The paper crosses the TAM3 constructs with INTCare features to produce a questionnaire to provide a better comprehension of the users' intentions. The final results are essential to validate the system and understand the user sensitivity. The paper validates a method to access technologies in critical environments and shows an example of how a questionnaire can be developed based on TAM3. It also proves the viability of using this method and advises that two rounds of questionnaires should be performed if we want to have better evidence on user satisfaction.
The Roots of Evilness and Biblical Literature
Authors: Korstanje Maximiliano Emanuel
Published: January 2020

The revolt commanded by Lucifer in the heaven marked a start in the cosmology of Christianity. Although scholars agree the problem of evilness as one of the most vivid contradictions of Catholic Church, it is clear that God forgives its life. Unlike other traditions or mythologies where the Gods kill the dissidents or inflict unbearable torments, Judaism and Christianity continue the dialectic relations between goodness and evilness by the introduction of forgiveness. That way, these cosmologies neglect the possibility of dying, creating the desire to embrace the life. The riot of Lucifer exhibits our ancient panic to the offspring death.
Forgiveness in the Face of Hate
Authors: Wedderburn Nadine V , Carey Robert E
Published: January 2020

The June 2015 killing of nine African-Americans by a white male shooter in Charleston, South Carolina re-ignited intense discussions around the relationship of race, justice, and faith in the U.S. Within two days of the massacre, members of the victims' families were shown openly offering forgiveness to the accused killer and praying God's mercy on his soul. This seemingly quick offer of clemency raises penetrating questions concerning the value and purpose of the act of forgiveness, arguably an act of pure grace. This chapter shows that forgiveness, as a complex Christian practice, casts an extraordinary light on structures of identity and the politics of privilege in the U.S. In doing so, forgiveness exposes the myth of a “post-racial America” and reveals the deeply-rooted and longstanding systems of racial oppression and discrimination in American society. Structured around key guiding questions, the chapter provides a way to think through the meaning of forgiveness towards developing an approach to dismantling structures of exclusion that are the hallmark of a racial world view.
Spiritual Health Identity
Authors: Harris-Smith Y. Joy
Published: January 2020

This chapter aims to identify the ways in which spirituality, religion and the Black Church help to shape a spiritual health identity in a group of Black women by placing their lived experiences at the center of analysis using methods that are epistemologically consistent with how they understand the world. A spiritual health identity refers to the recognition and consciousness that a healthy spiritual life is essential to one's existence. It effects how they see themselves and their relationships to other people. Black women's ways of knowing are often pushed to the margins and lacking validation in mainstream society. Utilizing a womanist epistemological framework allows Black women to define themselves and lifts up the ways, spaces and places that help them make meaning.
The Effect of Owner-Based and Lender-Based Governance Mechanisms on the Financial Performance of Listed Companies in Sri Lanka
Authors: Ekanayake G. Y. , Senaratne Samanthi , Azeez A. A.
Published: January 2020

This study examines the effects of both Owner-based and Lender-based governance mechnisms on the firm financial performance in terms of three aspects, namely profitability, firm value and firm survival. From the Colombo Stock Exchange, the current study selected a sample of 100 listed entities in which the debt capital is a key source of financing. The results indicate that Owner-Governance mechanisms would enhance the firm profitability where, Lender-Governance mechanisms deteriorate it. However, the latter aids sustain the corporates, by attenuating firm distress level. In conclusion, the two types of corporate financiers have got divergent expectations which they try to assure through their own governance mechanisms over the entity (investee), as reflected through different effects on three aspects of firm financial performance. Thus, both governance mechanisms need to be considered as important factors in determining the different aspects of firm financial performance.
Epidemiology of Foot Injuries Using National Collegiate Athletic Association Data From the 2009–2010 Through 2014–2015 Seasons
Authors: Lievers W. Brent , Goggins Katie A. , Adamic Peter
Published: January 2020

Context

Researchers analyzing data from the National Collegiate Athletic Association Injury Surveillance Program have not considered the differences in foot injuries across specific sports and between males and females.

Objective

To describe the epidemiologic differences in rates of overall foot injuries and common injuries among sports and between sexes.

Design

Descriptive epidemiology study.

Setting

Online injury-surveillance data from 15 unique sports involving males and females that demonstrated 1967 injuries over 4 821 985 athlete-exposures.

Patients or Other Participants

Male and female athletes competing in National Collegiate Athletic Association sports from the 2009–2010 through 2014–2015 seasons.

Main Outcome Measure(s)

Foot injury rates (per 10 000 athlete-exposures) and the proportion of foot injuries were calculated for each sport. The effect of sex was calculated using Poisson-derived confidence intervals for 8 paired sports. A risk analysis was performed using a 3 × 3 quantitative injury risk-assessment matrix based on both injury rate and mean days of time loss.

Results

Foot injury rates differed between sports, with the highest rates in female gymnastics, male and female cross-country, and male and female soccer athletes. Cross-country and track and field had the highest proportions of foot injuries for both female and male sports. The 5 most common injuries were foot/toe contusions, midfoot injuries, plantar fascia injuries, turf toe, and metatarsal fractures. Only track and field athletes demonstrated a significant sex difference in injury rates, with female athletes having the higher rate. The quantitative injury risk-assessment matrix identified the 4 highest-risk injuries, considering both rate and severity, as metatarsal fractures, plantar fascia and midfoot injuries, and foot/toe contusions.

Conclusions

Important differences were present among sports in terms of injury rates, the most common foot injuries, and the risk (combination of frequency and severity) of injury. These differences warrant further study to determine the mechanisms of injury and target intervention efforts.
Effect of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate and erbium:Yttrium–Aluminium–Garnet laser on shear bond strength to demineralized dentin
Authors: Moosavi Horieh , Nemati-Karimooy Atefeh
Published: January 2020

Objective: The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the effect of casein phosphopeptide–amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP)-containing paste (MI Paste) and erbium:yttrium–aluminum–garnet (Er:YAG) laser radiation on the shear bond strength (SBS) of an etch-and-rinse (E and R) adhesives to demineralized dentin. Materials and Methods: Forty-eight carries-free human dentin surfaces were prepared and demineralized using acidic solutions. Then, the samples were randomly divided into four groups (n = 12) receiving different surface treatments. Group A (control group): no additional treatment, Group B: 3 min application of a CPP-ACP-containing cream (MI Paste), Group C: irradiation of Er:YAG laser, and Group D: irradiation of Er:YAG laser combined with 3 min application of CPP-ACP-containing cream (MI paste). Then, a composite cylinder (Filtek™ Ultimate, 3M ESPE) bonded to the surfaces using E and R adhesives (single bond) and the SBS was measured. The SBS data were analyzed using the one-way analysis of variance test followed by Tukey post hoc by SPSS software. Results: The highest SBS to demineralized dentin was observed after the application of CPP-ACP-containing paste (MI paste) without laser radiation (17.14 ± 2.07). The second highest SBS value showed in control group (11.21 ± 1.65) in which demineralized dentin received no additional treatment. However, the application of MI paste combined with Er:YAG laser irradiation resulted in the higher SBS (8.23 ± 1.02) than laser irradiation alone (5.26 ± 1.02), even though both were lower than control group. Conclusions: The application of CPP-ACP-containing paste (MI paste) could increase the SBS of E and R adhesives to demineralized dentin. Furthermore, laser irradiation with and without CPP-ACP application has an adverse effect on SBS.
Jezus – posłany od Ojca w Duchu Świętym – wzór misjonarza
Authors: Szczurek Jan Daniel
Published: January 2020

Artykuł jest próbą określenia trynitarnych podstaw misji i wskazania wniosków praktycznych. Składa się z trzech części poświęconych kolejno tożsamości Posłanego, celowości Jego posłania i uczestnictwie misjonarzy w posłannictwie Chrystusa i Ducha Świętego.

Tożsamość Posłanego (jednorodzonego Syna i Ducha Świętego) jest ukazana z perspektywy wewnątrztrynitarnych relacji. Syn został posłany przez Ojca, aby był „Nauczycielem, Królem i Kapłanem wszystkich” (LG, 13a). Duch Święty zaś „niesie” światu zmartwychwstałego Chrystusa i gromadzi Jego uczniów „w jednym Kościele Chrystusa” (KKK 1097). W ten sposób dokonuje się zbawianie świata, które jest głównym celem posłania Syna (por. J 3,17). Uczestnictwo misjonarza w posłaniu wcielonego Syna polega na realizacji Jego kapłaństwa wyrażającego się w mesjańskim triplex munus (nauczanie, uświęcanie, kierowanie albo w funkcji: prorockiej, ofiarniczej i pasterskiej). Jezus z Nazaretu jest wzorem dla misjonarza jako najwyższy i wieczny Kapłan, który „przez Ducha wiecznego złożył Bogu samego siebie jako nieskalaną ofiarę” (Hbr 9,14).

Główny wniosek wyraża się w stwierdzeniu, że budowanie wspólnoty zbawionych musi być przede wszystkim patrocentryczne i dziejozbawczo komplementarne, czyli chrystologicznie i równocześnie pneumatologicznie ugruntowane.

Jesus – sent from the Father in the Holy Spirit – a model of a missionary

The article is an attempt to determine the Trinitarian foundations of the mission and to indicate its practical conclusions. It consists of three parts dedicated in turn to the identity of the Messenger, the purposefulness of his mission and the participation of missionaries in the mission of Christ and of the Holy Spirit.

The identity of the messenger (the only-begotten Son and the Holy Spirit) is shown from the perspective of intra-trinitarian relations. The Son was sent by the Father to be „teacher, king and priest of all” (Lumen gentium, 13a). The Holy Spirit, in turn, „brings” the risen Christ to the world and gathers his disciples „in one Church of Christ” (Catechism of The Catholic Church, 1097). In this way the world is going to be saved, which is the main goal of the sending of the Son (cf. Jn 3:17). The missionary’s participation in the mission of the incarnated Son consists in the realization of his priesthood expressed in the messianic triplex munus (teaching, sanctifying, directing, or: in the prophetic, sacrificial and pastoral function). Jesus of Nazareth is a model for the missionary as the high and ternal Priest who „offered himself, blameless as he was, to God through the eternal Spirit” (Heb 9:14).