bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Upaya Meningkatkan Teknik Dasar Pasing Atas Bola Voli Mini melalui Bantuan Tutor Sebaya Siswa kelas IV SD Negeri Balongwono Kecamatan Trowulan Kabupaten Mojokerto Tahun 2018/2019
Authors: Sugemi Sugemi
Published: February 2021

Physical education is basically an integral part of the education system as a whole which aims to develop aspects of health, physical fitness, critical thinking skills, emotional stability, social skills, reasoning and moral action through physical activities and sports. The purpose of this study was to improve learning outcomes for grade V SD Negeri Balongwono, Trowulan District, Mojokerto Regency through the assistance of peer tutors. The research was conducted at SD Negeri Balongwono, Trowulan District, Mojokerto Regency in the first semester of the 2018/2019 academic year, from March 2019 to April 2019. The subjects of this study were GRADE V SD Negeri Balongwono, Mojokerto Regency in the 2018/2019 academic year, namely 26 people who above: 16 boys and 10 girls. Sources of data used in Graderoom Action Research (PTK) are as follows: 1. Data on learning outcomes above, obtained from students; 2. Teacher activity data, obtained from events during the teaching and learning activities in progress; 3. Student activity data, obtained from events during the teaching and learning activities; 4. Data on the implementation of teaching and learning activities with the help of peer tutors, obtained from events during the teaching and learning activities. The data analyzed included quantitative data (by presenting numbers as a measure of achievement), and qualitative data (presenting numbers as a comparison). Data analysis was carried out in a descriptive comparative manner which aims to compare the conditions before and after the learning corrective action was taken. The stages in the action of analyzing data include data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on the data analysis of the basic technique of passing on mini volleyball for Grade V students of SD Negeri Balongwono, Trowulan District, Mojokerto Regency, 2018/2019 academic year, the following results can be obtained: 1. In the pre-action of 26 students, there were 11 students (42%) who completed learning. 2. At the end of the first cycle of 26 students, there were 19 students (73%) who had finished learning. 3. At the end of the second cycle of 26 students, 23 students (88%) have completed learning. Thus it can be concluded that the application of the peer tutor assistance method can improve the basic techniques of fitting for the V-grade mini volleyball of the V-grade students of SD Negeri Balongwono, Trowulan District, Mojokerto Regency, 2018/2019 Academic Year.
Using Voxel Count Measurements Based On X-Ray Attenuation Coefficient Principle to Estimate Organ Volume during CT Scan
Authors: Shirazu Issahaku , Mensah Y. B , Schandorf Cyril , Mensah S. Y.
Published: February 2021

The study provided a simple method of using voxel count method to estimate organ volume together with x-ray attenuation coefficient principle. The aim is to discuss the role of x-ray attenuation coefficient in CT organ volume measurements using voxel count method. The method involve using the principle of linear attenuation coefficient which describes the fraction of a beam of x-rays or gamma rays that is absorbed or scattered per unit thickness of the absorber to enable tissue differentiation and hence the used of volume elements method, where the body is literally divided into 3-dimensional rectangular boxes with known size and thickness. This value basically accounts for the number of atoms within a specified distance of a material and the probability of a photon being scattered or absorbed from the nucleus or an electron of one of these atoms. A graph of linear attenuation coefficients versus radiation energy are used to separate between various body tissues. At a specific energy the difference in attenuation between two tissues is greatest at a specific radiographic contrast in an image. Hence, this variation enable a separation and subsequent measurements of varied tissues. Therefore, it is extremely useful to determine various linear attenuation coefficients of tissues to enable various variations to be determine for clinical application.
VICTORY TO THE METHOD OF INDICATIVE PLANNING IN THE SYSTEM OF INVESTMENT CREDITING OF ENTERPRISES
Authors:   Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University, Kostirko Lydiadia , Rоzmyslov Alexander ,   Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University
Published: February 2021

A necessary component of investment activity is the process of accumulating the necessary funds to finance investments. The natural state of limited internal own funds of the enterprise requires the attraction of additional (external) financing in the form of loans and borrowings. Investment lending is a promising area of activity of banks, the main task of which is the allocation of financial resources for the for-mation and development of production. Solving the problem of investment lending as a real sector of the economy pursues two goals: stabilization of the banking system in the rational allocation of financial resources and economic recovery through strengthening the position of commercial banks and small and medium enterprises (by attracting credit resources). Therefore, commercial banks engaged in investment lending should constantly and carefully study and analyze the condition of partner banks, both those with whom they are already working and those who are potential partners. The essence of the normative method of planning is to use a set of norms and standards when calculating the indicators of the indicative plan. The norm is the absolute value of the maximum allowable amount of material resources (ie, raw materials, fuel), as well as the cost of living labor for the manufacture of a unit of production. Standard – a relative indicator that characterizes the degree of use of tools, objects of labor, living labor costs. Norms and standards of consumption of paid services is a system of estimating the level of consumption by one person of certain types of services, which is based on scientifically based calculations of rational consumption. At the same time, in order to make specific decisions of the bank, it is necessary to be guided by a pre-thought-out strategy based on the "goal tree" and the system of plans of a commercial bank. In tactical terms, the main standard solutions can be provided in the credit policy of the bank for the period corresponding to the term of the project. At the same time, in the world economic literature, the standard deviation is called risk and is one of the most common absolute indicators of risk measurement.
DERIVATIVES AS FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS OF FIXED CAPITAL
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Berdar Marharyta , Kot Liudmyla ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Published: February 2021

The article considers the economic nature of derivatives as financial innovations of fictitious capital. Their essence and various classification forms are characterized. It is determined that derivatives are used mainly for risk hedging, as well as for the implementation of investment strategy. Derivatives as innovative financial products are formed as a result of specific relations of economic entities in the process of their innovative activity in the financial market. These relationships allow to meet the needs associated with the search for sources of funding, involve virtually unlimited opportunities for variation in the amount of risk and its redistribution, provide liquidity and increase the final financial results. By setting future prices, participants in futures contracts can plan their activities in the future. Prices in this market are a kind of indicator of the future state of the economy. The development of the derivatives market in Ukraine is slow, and is accompanied by low trading volumes and a rather limited range of derivative securities used as a hedging instrument, so it is important to study global trends in its operation at the present stage. In the context of financial globalization, derivatives are an integral part of global capital markets, and derivatives help a wide range of end users to manage risk and improve profits. Participants in the global derivatives market say that their liquidity remains unchanged or improves in 2019, with more than 80% expecting the same in 2020. Such positive sentiment from end consumers, investors, clearing companies, brokers, traders and exchanges, participating in global derivatives markets is an indicator of high confidence. The analysis of the functioning of the world derivatives market and the development of the derivatives market in Ukraine is carried out. Positive and negative tendencies of development of this market are revealed. The main problematic aspects that hinder the effective operation of the domestic derivatives market are outlined. Based on the analysis of the state and dynamics of the derivatives market in Ukraine, the main directions of its development are proposed.
Health care professional knowledge and attitude towards the use of digital technologies in provision of maternal health services at Tumbi regional referral hospital in Tanzania
Authors: Thadeus Willcliff K , Mushi Lawrencia D
Published: February 2021

Objectives: In recent years Tanzania introduced digital technologies in health industry where several initiatives such as Government of Tanzania, Hospital Management Information System (GoT-HoMIS) along other digital devices are taken to ensure quality services delivery. The purpose of this study was to assess Health Care Providers (HCPs) knowledge and attitude towards the use of Digital Health Technology (DHT) in provision of maternal health services at Tumbi Regional Referral Hospital (TRRH).

Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional design involving 50 purposively selected HCPs from obstetrics and gynecology department was used. A self-administered questionnaire and direct field observation was used to collect data from respondents. Data were analyzed using SPSS V.20 and presented by using tables, percentages and frequencies.

Results: We found that, DHT are highly used by HCPs 49(98%). Also, DHT devices are available and functioning properly thus used in providing maternal health services by enhancing effective patient management. 43(86%) of HCPs were aware on DHT practice and about 46(92%) understood the use of DHT in provision of maternal health services despite of varying knowledge level. On the side of attitude, we found that, 43(86%) of the HCP had a positive attitude on the use of DHT.

Conclusion: Knowledge, attitudes and rate of use of DHT by HCP was found to be good, despite notable challenges such as dependent on the internet signals for their proper functioning. More initiatives should be undertaken by the Ministry of Health, Community and other stakeholders to promote DHT practices in the health facilities.
L'educació popular
Authors: Touhami Slimane
Published: February 2021

L’article presenta molt breument en què consisteix l’educació popular tal com s’entén avui a França (un concepte que a Catalunya identifiquem, en bona mesura amb els plantejaments de l’educació social basats en l’acompanyament socioeducatiu, el desenvolupament comunitari i les propostes Paulo Freire en relació a l’educació d’adults). A l’article se’n descriuen les característiques, principis i orientació, sempre en favor del progrés i la transformació social. Se’n destaca l’orientació emancipadora i la l’acció a través del vincle, l’acció col·lectiva i el compromís militant amb la justícia i l’emancipació social. La finalitat de transformació social que té el projecte de l’educació popular està sotmesa a dos objectius: la conscienciació i el desenvolupament del poder d’actuació. Tot seguit es fa un recorregut històric de l’educació popular a França, que posa en valor el paper que van jugat les Maisons des Jeunes et de la Culture, de principis del segle XX, fa referència al declivi que va viure en arribar la dècada dels 90 (amb l’afebliment de l’estat del benestar i l’augment de l’individualisme) i la pervivència en l’actualitat, en què continua sent un referent per als professionals del treball social, i segueix representada per institucions rellevants com l’AFEV, els centres Léo Lagrange, Les Petits Débrouillards o els CEMÉA.
El reconeixement. Eix de les polítiques d'integració?
Authors: Serra Salamé Carles , Shaimi Mostafà
Published: February 2021

A l’article es presenta la manera com diversos autors han entès el concepte “reconeixement” i han proposat d’aplicar-lo per a orientar les polítiques en relació a les persones i col·lectius que s’identifiquen com a “minories ètniques” o “persones immigrades”. Al text es defensa que algunes de les interpretacions que s’han fet d’aquest concepte són especialment útils i ens ajuden a entendre alguns dels problemes i conflictes que aquestes persones i col·lectius fan front. A l’article es valoren especialment les aportacions d’aquells autors que han sabut fer una interpretació del reconeixement allunyada de la seva dimensió comunitària i lligada a la reivindicació de les identitats.També es defensa que aquesta perspectiva és interessant en la mesura que ens allunya d’altres conceptes (com ara “integració” o “sentiment de pertinença”) que posen el seu focus més en les persones que són objecte de les polítiques, més que no en les polítiques mateixes. En tercer lloc, es posen alguns exemples d’accions de reconeixement i de manca de reconeixement per mostrar com el pla de treball que es desprèn d’aquestes polítiques pot estar molt allunyat del comunitarisme i de la reivindicació de les identitats, dues tendències amb què sovint se les associa a l’hora de fer la crítica a les polítiques de reconeixement. Finalment, es planteja la necessitat d’identificar pràctiques de reconeixement en l’àmbit local i de donar-les a conèixer.
PEMAHAMAN ASPEK METAFORA MUSIK LESUNG DALAM GENDHING KUPU TARUNG DI MAGETAN
Authors: Primamona Dea Lunny
Published: February 2021

The uniqueness of the rhytm pattern (gendhing) of the mortar in Magetan lies on the title of the gendhing-gendhing adopted from the name and behavior of the animal. This study focuses on the analysis of metaphorical aspects in the gendhing entitled Kupu Tarung. In this study, metaphor serves as a bridge that communicates certain messages contained in the gendhing Kupu Tarung. One of the results of this analysis is the name of gendhing Kupu Tarung originating from the moment of a mating butterfly, which is then captured in the image scheme, and represented by the creative power (fantasia power) of the community. The collision between the two types of butterfly genitals, which are the essence of the butterfly mating moment, is interpreted in the form of a link between pestles facing each other. Through this mortar gendhing, ancestors transmit the value of fertility (in terms of agriculture and also sexuality) to agrarian communities in the language of art.
Silence please!
Authors: O'Sullivan Jane Maeve
Published: February 2021

“Shut up and eat your dinner!” Given that I grew up in an era in which it was considered that children should be seen and not heard the preceding demands were not at all unusual and regularly demanded at our family dinner table. In the not-so-distant past children were viewed as empty vessels in need of being filled with knowledge and “manners”. Their role was not to question but to accept the guidance, wisdom and discipline of knowing adults. Our view of childhood, however, has evolved. Today we recognise that children play an active role in their own lives and development. Instead of viewing children as human becomings we recognise them as human beings, as citizens, and like all citizens, children hold rights. In 1992 Ireland ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Amongst other rights, this treaty affords children the right to be heard. ...
Video methodologies and engaging with mobilities
Authors: Scriven Richard
Published: February 2021

The use of video in geographic research is becoming increasingly common, particularly in the study of bodies, practices and mobilities. It is being employed as one of a number of research methods to access and engage with movements as they are occurring in place. This article reviews the literature surrounding methodological developments and discussions of the role of video. A short video clip of people climbing Croagh Patrick, Co. Mayo Ireland, on a main pilgrimage day, is explored and interpreted as an example of a way in which video can be used in this type of research. The movements and moments in the recording will be analysed and related to themes with in the geographies of mobilities.
Policy and public: Letting the people in
Authors: Norton of Louth Lord
Published: February 2021

Members of parliament are returned as representatives of the people that elected them. Party shapes members’ behaviour but the party programme normally gives legitimacy, under the theory of the mandate, to the principle of legislative measures. The members may have little knowledge of what their electors think of particular legislative provisions. There are various obstacles, at both the individual (MP) and collective (party, parliament) level, that prevent members being able to know what electors think. This article identifies the obstacles and also discusses ways in which they can be reduced. Reducing the barrier between parliamentarians and their electors is important to the health of the political system, especially at a time of declining trust in parties and government.
The Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition in the United Kingdom: May 2010-February 2011
Authors: Jones Bill
Published: February 2021

If Gordon Brown's fate has been to resemble not just one but several Shakespearean tragic heroes – cursed in his relationship with Tony Blair by a jealousy worthy of Othello, racked in the first months of his premiership by the indecision of Hamlet – then today he was Macbeth, seemingly playing out his final act. Like the embattled Scottish king holed up in his castle, watching Birnam Wood march on Dunsinane, Brown sat in No 10 knowing that, a few yards away, enemy forces were gathered, preparing to combine and seize his crown. (Jonathan Freedland, Observer, 9th May 2010).
When, why and how to set up a state agency:
Authors: MacCarthaigh Muiris , Turpin Paul
Published: February 2021

The rapid reduction over the last five years in the number of road-related deaths in Ireland is a major success story of Irish public policy and administration. In this article, we explore the role played by the Road Safety Authority in this and critically analyze the key factors that played a role in its creation, management and early development. Drawing on primary and secondary sources, we identify a number of causal factors that contributed significantly to the Authority’s evolution and achievements. The paper makes some significant findings for the analysis and understanding of Irish agencies that has implications not just for academic study but also applied practitioner learning.
Will Dutch-style managed competition work in the Irish health system?
Authors: Okma Kieke GH
Published: February 2021

In early 2011 the new Irish government announced its intention to implement a model of "managed competition" inspired by the Dutch insurance reform of 2006 (Ryan and Mikkers 2011). This is to replace the central role of government in financing and providing health care services with a system of competing health insurers who are to contract health care services on behalf of their insured. The assumptions of "managed competition" (or “consumer-driven health care“) are fourfold: that health insurers are willing and able to selectively contract and pay hospitals and other health care providers; that providers are keen to offer better and cheaper care than their competitors; and that insured and patients will act as well-informed and critical consumers in selecting the insurance plan that best fits their needs; and that governments will (mostly) keep their hands off and let the market do the work in allocating scare health resources efficiently (see Enthoven and Van de Ven 2007; Bernstein 2011). Full Opinion piece pending final approval
Fraksinasi Ekstrak Daun Sirih dan Ekstrak Gambir serta Uji Antibakteri Streptococcus mutans
Authors: Herdiana Irvan , Aji Nur
Published: February 2021

Salah satu tanaman obat yang memiliki aktivitas antibakteri yaitu sirih dan gambir telah terbukti memiliki aktivitas terhadap Streptococcus mutans. Penggunaan kombinasi ekstrak tersebut menyebabkan penurunan aktivitas antibakteri, maka perlu dilakukan ke tahap fraksinasi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu melakukan fraksinasi pada ekstrak daun sirih dan ekstrak gambir dan uji aktivitas terhadap bakteri Streptococcus mutans. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental. Sampel penelitian ini adalah ekstrak gambir dan daun sirih. Penelitian dimulai dengan ekstraksi daun sirih dan gambir dengan menggunakan etanol 96%, uji mutu ekstrak, kemudian fraksinasi menggunakan pelarut n-heksan, etil asetat dan n-butanol. Metode diameter daya hambat (DDH) dipakai dengan cara dihitung zona bening, berupa diameter (mm). Pengolahan data menggunakan standar deviasi. Hasil uji DDH tertinggi pada fraksi etil asetat ekstrak daun sirih pada konsentrasi 20%, yaitu 8-13 mm dan fraksi etil asetat ekstrak gambir pada konsentrasi 20%, yaitu 0,4-2,5 mm. Hasil uji kombinasi fraksi etil asetat sirih dan gambir konsentrasi 20%, yaitu 8-11,4 mm, nilai daya hambat lebih kecil dibandingkan dengan fraksi tunggal etil asetat ekstrak sirih, menunjukan bahwa kombinasi fraksi ekstrak tidak sinergis atau antagonis.
Teacher's Strategy in Integrating Character Values in Ma'had Tahfidz Quran Al-Uswah Village, Kuala Langkat District
Authors: Haidir Haidir , Putri Yumita Anisa , Lesnida Lesnida , Syahputra Adi
Published: February 2021

The implementation of character education in Ma'had which is full of noble values in its existence has succeeded in shaping the attitudes and behavior of santriwan and santriwati which are expected to have good character, through the application of a distinctive teacher strategy capable of realizing religious human resources. Ma'had Tahfidz Kampung Qur'an is a non-formal institution that pays attention to strengthening character education, especially religious values, honesty, discipline, and hard work. It is hoped that this value will become an icon that can become a foothold for value transfer so that the vision and mission which is expected to be able to create religious human resources and always interact with the Koran towards the person of Insan Kamil. This research uses qualitative research with a phenomenological approach and descriptive methods. Data collected through observation, interviews, and document study. Data analysis techniques by means of data reduction, data presentation, examination of conclusions and verification. The results of this study are (1) the teacher's strategy in integrating character values for students and students in ma'had (2) the impact of character values for students and students in ma'had through religious, honesty, discipline, and working, (3) Supporting factors and inhibiting Character values for santriwan and santriwati through religion, honesty, discipline, and hard work.
Effectiveness of Modeling Learning Strategies to improve Student Learning Outcomes
Authors: Sulasmi Emilda
Published: February 2021

This study aims to analyze the learning process at SMP Negeri 14 Medan. This research uses qualitative research, with a case study approach of SMP Negeri 14 Medan. Data collection techniques used in this study were observation, interviews, focus group discussions and documentation and then analyzed descriptively with descriptive analysis model. The results obtained are that the modeling learning strategy has a good impact on improving student learning outcomes, by making several figures into models who practice certain materials in the learning process, so that learning to dance starts from opening, core activities to closing. The conclusion of this research is that the modeling learning strategy designed by SMP Negeri 14 Medan, the modeling learning strategy takes into account the interests of students, the learning outcomes taught with modeling learning strategies are higher than those taught with conventional learning strategies.
The Effect of Islamic Financial Inclusion on Economic Growth: A Case Study of Islamic Banking in Indonesia
Authors: Adzimatinur Fauziyah , Manalu Vigory Gloriman
Published: February 2021

This research aims to examine the effects of financial inclusion in Islamic banking on economic development in Indonesia. The economic growth indicator is represented by the Industry Production Index (IPI) while the financial inclusion indicator is represented by the amount of Third Party Funds, the amount of financing, the number of Third Party Funds accounts, and the number of financing accounts. The data used is time series from January 2011 to February 2020. The Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) is used to analyze the data. The results show that in the long run, inflation has a positive effect, while in the short term, inflation has a positive effect on lag one and has a negative effect on lag 2. While the financial inclusion indicator shows that the financial inclusion of Islamic banking in Indonesia has a positive effect on economic growth.
Tradition of Pemamanen “Uncle” of the Alas Community in Aceh Tenggara District: An Anthropolinguistic Study
Authors: Cempaka Mz Mycellia , Sibarani Robert , Dardanila Dardanila
Published: February 2021

The research is entitled ‘Tradition of Pemamanen “Uncle” of the Alas Community in Aceh Tenggara district’. The objectives of this study are to describe the tradition of harvesting 'uncle' in Khezeki (circumcision) in  Alas community in Aceh Tenggara or known as Adat Siempat Pekhkakhe or Siempat Perkara, especially in  Khezeki (circumcision) tradition which becomes the core of studies in this research and to discuss some matters related to customs. Defining pemamamen tradition (ontology), carrying out the Pemamanen tradition (epistemology) and cultural preservation (axiology). The  Anthropolinguistic Concept is used in this research. Descriptive research with qualitative methods is carried out by using the ethnographic case studies, and the interview with the informants directly. From the research, the tradition of "uncle" finds out the local wisdom in  Khezeki (circumcision) tradition of the Alas community in Aceh Tenggara. The tradition of understanding 'uncle' in the Alas Community in Aceh Tenggara Tenggara includes 5 local wisdoms, namely; cooperation, respect, gratitude, harmony, and politeness.
Clostridium difficile Induced Diarrhoea Among Hospitalized Patients of Tertiary Care Hospitals in Dhaka
Authors: Halder Kakali , Nesa Maherun , Tanni Nusrat Noor , Ahmed Sharmeen , Anwar Shaheda , Setu Sanjida Khondakar , Saleh Ahmed Abu
Published: February 2021

Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) has become a global public health challenge as C. difficile associated-diarrhea (CDAD) is increasing in incidence and severity of disease in several countries during recent years. This cross sectional study evaluated the frequency of CDAD among 100 adult patients who were clinically diagnosed as nosocomial diarrhoea in various clinical wards of Bangabandhu Shiekh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) and Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH). CDAD diagnosis was based on detection of C. difficile along with clinical symptoms of diarrhea. Stool microscopy was done for cytology followed by anaerobic culture in cycloserine cefoxitin fructose agar (CCFA) media, confirmed by latex agglutination of culture isolates. Toxin genes (both A and B) were detected by multiplex Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from culture isolates. Out of 100 diarrhoeal stool samples collected, 25% samples were pus cell positive in microscopy, culture yielded growth of C. difficile in 10% samples and all isolated C. difficile were confirmed by both latex agglutination and PCR. Out of 10 isolates, 7 were only tpi (triose phosphate isomerase) gene positive which is species-specific for C. difficile indicating the presence of non-toxigenic C. difficile and 3 isolates had both tpi and toxin genes (both tcdA and tcdB gene) on PCR indicative of toxigenic C. difficile respectively. C. difficile toxin gene detection by PCR along with culture is highly specific and sensitive diagnostic modality for CDAD. Differentiation between toxigenic and non-toxigenic strains by PCR may facilitate the appropriate patient management.

Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2018; 12 (1): 4-9
Aberrant Antigen Expression in Children with Acute Leukemia A Flow Cytometric Analysis
Authors: Jahan Nusrat , Sattar Humayun , Tarafder Shirin , Roy Chandan Kumar , Rahman Irin , Johora Fatima Tuj
Published: February 2021

The primary clinical tool for predicting the lineage potential of leukemic blasts is the characterization of protein expression by immunophenotyping. It is common for acute leukemias to aberrantly express protein markers more typically associated with other lineages. Therefore, this study was designed to assess the frequency of aberrant antigens expression in childhood acute leukemia. Peripheral blood and bone marrow samples were collected from 76 clinically suspected and morphologically diagnosed untreated cases of acute leukemia (children of 0-<18 years). Flow cytometry immunophenotyping was carried out with the help of Flow cytometer (BD FACSVerse). Total 9 (11.84%) cases showed aberrant antigens expression. Out of 9 aberrantly expressed cases, 2 (22.22%) AML cases showed aberrant lymphoid marker CD7 expression. Co-expression of myeloid markers CD13 and CD117 found in 2 (22.22%) B-ALL cases and 2 (22.22%) cases of B-ALL expressed myeloid marker CD117. Myeloid marker CD33 expressed by 2 (22.22%) case of B-ALL. Only 1(11.11%) T-ALL case co expressed myeloid markers CD33 and CD117. These findings may help to recognize patients with high risk group and low remission rate as aberrant antigen expression may represent a poor prognostic indicator. Further studies are needed to confirm the correlation between aberrant phenotypes with prognosis and therapeutic response of acute leukemia.

Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2018; 12 (1): 10-14
Brain Heart Infusion Agar : A Surrogate of Agar Blood
Authors: Asna Shah Md Zahurul Haque , Karmaker Mousumi , Sarker Una Jessica
Published: February 2021

Blood agar is needed for culture of various organisms. As sheep blood is needed for it’s preparation, many small laboratories specially those of rural areas can not prepare it due to difficulty in collection of sheep blood. So, either they do not do the culture or do it without blood agar which cause missing of some important organisms. In this study Brain heart infusion agar was used together with Blood agar to assess it’s efficacy as an alternative of Blood agar. In total 1256 various samples were cultured, on Blood agar , Brain heart Infusion agar and MacConkey agar. Out of 1256 samples 404 samples showed growth of various organisms. It was noted that all bacteria including Enterococcus sp. grew equally in blood agar and BHIA. Brain heart infusion agar can be used as a surrogate of blood agar.

Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2018; 12 (1): 24-26
Acinetobacter baumannii Hospital Acquired Infections.
Authors: Miah Md Ruhul Amin
Published: February 2021

Abstract not available

Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2019; 13 (1): 1-3
Challenges Presented by SARS-Corona Virus 2 to Global Health
Authors: Jannat Hasnatul , Mamun Kazi Taib , Mahboob Nabeela , Iqbal Hasina , Afrin Sabrina
Published: February 2021

Emerging and reemerging pathogens are global challenges for public health. In recent times, corona viruses have become the most important virus worldwide because of the occurrence of more than 2 thousand deaths caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in China. Rapid spread of the infection occurred in many countries. However, most cases of mortality have occurred in China. The Center for Diseases Control and Prevention and World Health Organization maintain a website that is updated frequently with new cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Here we provide a brief introduction to corona viruses and also discuss the outbreaks of recently identified SARS-CoV-2.

Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2019; 13 (2): 18-24
Strategi Pengembangan Agribisnis Kopi Untuk Mendukung Wisata Telaga Ngebel Ponorogo
Authors: Sari Mila Diana
Published: February 2021

Abstract— One of the natural attractions in Ponorogo is Ngebel lake. Increasing the tourist attraction of Ngebel Lake can be done by developing agribusiness around it. The coffee agribusiness in the Ngebel Lake area was developed traditionally so that it has not been able to support the development of the Ngebel Lake tourism park. On the other hand, to increase the attractiveness of a tourist park, it is necessary to support the management of the potential of the surrounding area. Therefore it is necessary to conduct a study on the strategy of developing coffee agribusiness so that the attractiveness of Lake Ngebel can be increased. The method used in this study is to analyze the potential of coffee agribusiness using a SWOT analysis so that the most strategic method in developing coffee agribusiness can be determined. The results showed that the coffee agribusiness in Gondowido Village could support Ngebel Lake agro-tourism through improving weaknesses by taking advantage of opportunities.  Keywords—: Strategy; coffee agribusiness; Ngebel lake.
COVID-19 Australia: Epidemiology Report 34: Reporting period ending 31 January 2021
Authors:   COVID-19 National Incident Room Surveillance Team
Published: February 2021

This is the thirty-fourth epidemiological report for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), reported in Australia as at 23:59 Australian Eastern Daylight Time [AEDT] 31 January 2021. It includes data on COVID-19 cases diagnosed in Australia and the international situation.
Some aspects of upgrading the sound of a piano in the era of musical radicalism of t he early twentieth century.
Authors: Martynova Natalya
Published: February 2021

The article deals with the evolution of the sound image of the piano in the context of the integration of urban motifs into the system of instrumental thinking. On the example of individual compositions of European and American composers of the beginning of the twentieth century, the specificity of the embodiment of "machine" dynamism by means of piano writing was investigated and the phenomenon of the polivariance of the sound formation of the piano in the era of style radicalism was investigated. In the early twentieth century. European civilization extrapolates into the artistic space the dynamic impulses of technicalism and machinery as a reflection of the rapid industrialization and mechanization of everyday life. Not only does urban aesthetics dictate the newest principles of the formation and structuring of artistic objects, but it also radically influences the transformation and rethinking of the sound "play" of traditional instruments. After all, every instrument, as a sound symbol of the era, has historical preconditions for interpreting the volume, which determine its ability to reflect the concept of an intimate worldview. Piano music, focusing on the spiritual and stylistic beginnings of contemporary art of the early twentieth century, fully demonstrates the contradictions of all the antignomes of modern musical thinking. It is obvious that multilingualism and sound-polymarial variance, ability to make various modifications and to reproduce textures of any type have become the main factors for the active involvement of the piano in the sphere of sound projections of the newest urban-industrial sound landscape, and the diverse sound-image is sonoristic-coloristic to shock-noise - it was fully in demand by young composers.
Model of the vocal coach professional training in the context of the following studies of the pianist-concertmaster
Authors: Molchanova Tetiana
Published: February 2021

Relevance of the study. The article analyzes the state of contemporary art culture with an emphasis on the modernization of special vocational education and the determination of the priority of a competent approach to the training of a competitive specialist. The concept of «vocal coach» is introduced. The conditions focused on updating the motivated direction of obtaining this profile in the context of continuity of the pianist-concertmaster’ training are revealed and substantiated. The content and methods of purposeful acquisition of immanent knowledge and skills of «vocal coach» are considered, which ensures the use of all resource possibilities of the learning process. The purpose of the article is to outline the algorithm of mastering the relevant knowledge and skills that are the basic concept of obtaining the specialty «vocal coach». Methodology. The methodology of system analysis was applied, which combined the following methods: analytical (thorough research of the process of preparing the musician of this profile in the scientific articles of world music literature on this specialty); comparative (for consideration of theoretical questions in order to determine the essence and structure of the specialty «vocal coach»); hermeneutical (in the interpretation of the concepts of the specialty «vocal coach» and a number of formulations that make it possible to differentiate the analysis of phenomena associated with this performative variety) and observational (observation and self-observation method) (own pedagogical analysis and experiment : analysis of the educational process in the classes of chamber classics (zespόł kameralny) of the music educational institutions of Poland (Wroclaw, Katowice, Częstochowa), the music department «Misgav High School» (Israel), the introduction of the masters of the Lviv Mykola Lysenko National Music Academy in the concertmaster class of the vocal coach course with the study of foreign languages (4 modules), the basics of vocal at the department of solo and chamber singing (due to pedagogical practice as a vocalist-beginner). Conclusions. The necessity of revising the directions of training for a pianist-concertmaster in Ukrainian high school musical institutions in the context of professional continuity of this musician has been stated. On the basis of the argumentation of the need to prepare vocal coach, an algorithm for acquiring the relevant knowledge and skills that are fundamental to this profile is determined. The concept of training vocal coach as a special course or a training course is offered. The introduction of the course is dictated by the urgent need to prepare a competitive specialist.
Assessment of oral changes resulting from the use of electronic cigarettes: Literature review
Authors: Silva Gilvany Maria da , Silva Herrison Félix Valeriano da , Campos Igor Jose de Oliveira , Medeiros Eros Ruan de , Colares Débora Frota , Guedes Thalita Yasmin Assis de Oliveira , Lima Jabes Gennedyr da Cruz , Leite Rafaella Bastos
Published: February 2021

The aim of the present study is to carry out a bibliographic review regarding oral changes resulting from the use of electronic cigarettes. The PubMed database was used, with the following terms and operators: “electronic cigarette” OR "e-cigarette" OR "electronic cigarettes" AND “oral health” from January 2015 to January 2020. Books were also used and epidemiological data. The inclusion criteria were articles published in Portuguese and / or English, which met the theme proposed by the study. Non-systematic literature reviews and articles that did not strictly refer to the topic were excluded. The final result was a sample of 14 articles, in which 7.14% (n = 1) was classified as a systematic review, 78.57% (n = 11) as an “in vivo” study; 7.14% (n = 1) as a case control study and 7.14% (n = 1) as a pilot study. There was a low level of published evidence on the results of oral health. The effects mentioned referred to periodontal changes and cellular damage to oral tissues. In addition, the use of electronic cigarettes has not demonstrated health security in its entirety.
Análise de intervenção intersetorial na prevenção à violência sexual na primeira infância
Authors: Freitas Nariana Rodrigues de , Romite Paula
Published: February 2021

O respectivo artigo apresenta o resultado da análise da prática interventiva do Centro de Referência Especializado de Assistência Social (CREAS) de São José dos Pinhais/PR em atuação intersetorial na prevenção da violência sexual na primeira infância. O objetivo é avaliar o projeto de prevenção à violência sexual infantil, considerando a análise dos profissionais que participaram do processo de capacitação. A intervenção foi realizada por meio de um projeto de capacitação a profissionais da rede de educação com o intuito de fornecer conteúdos e esclarecimentos sobre o abuso sexual na primeira infância e subsidiar tratativas instrumentais necessárias ao trabalho de prevenção dessa violência junto às crianças e seus responsáveis no âmbito escolar. Por meio da análise qualitativa realizada com dados extraídos de questionários aplicados nas capacitações, tal estudo apontou a relevância do trabalho intersetorial na prevenção às situações de violência sexual na primeira infância, um fenômeno multidimensional, assim como suas consequências.
K+-p-nitrophenylphosphatase activity in rat brain and liver
Authors: Ďurfinová M , Brechtlová M , Líška B , Barošková Ž
Published: February 2021

K+-p-nitrophenylphosphatase (K+pNPPase) is the enzyme, which
is considered to be involved in K+-dependent hydrolysis of the
phosphoenzyme in the reaction cycle of Na+, K+-ATPase. The aim
of our present study was to characterize some features of
K+pNPPase in homogenates of the rat brain and liver. We
determined p-nitrophenylphosphatase (pNPPase) activity in the
presence of various ion combinations (Mg2++K+, Mg2+, K+). We
found a higher total pNPPase activity in the brain (0.8±0.079
nkat/mg protein) than in the liver (0.08±0.01 nkat/mg protein).
Contrary to the liver, the main part of the total brain activity was
K+-dependent. The activity of K+pNPPase was significantly higher
in cerebral cortex homogenates (0.86±0.073 nkat/mg protein) in
comparison to those of the whole brain (0.57±0.075 nkat/mg
protein). The specific K+pNPPase activity was two times higher in
the isolated pellet fraction (0.911±0.07 nkat/mg protein), rich in
synaptosomes, compared to the whole brain homogenate
(0.57±0.075 nkat/mg protein). Our results demonstrate the high
activity of K+pNPPase in the brain tissue and its distribution
mainly into the pellet fraction, what might indicate a possible role
of K+pNPPase in specific structures of the brain, e.g. in
synaptosomes.
Does long-term experimental antiorthostasis lead to cardiovascular deconditioning in the rat?
Authors: Raffai G , Csekő C , Kocsis L , Dézsi L , Monos E
Published: February 2021

Microgravity or simulated microgravity induces acute and chronic
cardiovascular responses, whose mechanism is pivotal for
understanding of physiological adaptation and pathophysiological
consequences. We investigated hemodynamic responses of
conscious Wistar rats to 45º head-down tilt (HDT) for 7 days.
Arterial blood pressure (BP) was recorded by telemetry. Heart
rate (HR), spectral properties and the spontaneous baroreflex
sensitivity (sBRS) were calculated. Head-up tilt (HUT) was
applied for 2 h before and after HDT to assess the degree of any
possible cardiovascular deconditioning. Horizontal control BP and
HR were 112.5±2.8 mmHg and 344.7±10 bpm, respectively.
HDT elicited an elevation in BP and HR by 8.3 % and 8.8 %,
respectively, in less than 1 h. These elevations in BP and HR
were maintained for 2 and 3 days, respectively, and then
normalized. Heart rate variability was unchanged, while sBRS
was permanently reduced from the beginning of HDT (1.01±0.08
vs. 0.74±0.05 ms/mmHg). HUT tests before and after HDT
resulted in BP elevations (6.9 vs. 11.6 %) and sBRS reduction
(0.44 vs. 0.37 ms/mmHg), respectively. The pressor response
during the post-HDT HUT test was accompanied by tachycardia
(13.7 %). In conclusion, chronic HDT does not lead to symptoms
of cardiovascular deconditioning. However the depressed sBRS
and tachycardic response seen during the post-HDT HUT test
may indicate disturbances in cardiovascular control.
Ischemia-reperfusion induces inhibition of mitochondrial protein synthesis and cytochrome c oxidase activity in rat hippocampus
Authors: Racay P , Tatarková Z , Drgová A , Kaplan P , Dobrota D
Published: February 2021

Dysfunction of mitochondria induced by ischemia is considered to
be a key event triggering neuronal cell death after brain
ischemia. Here we report the effect of ischemia-reperfusion on
mitochondrial protein synthesis and activity of cytochrome c
oxidase (EC 1.9.3.1, COX). By performing 4-vessel occlusion
model of global brain ischemia, we have observed that 15 min of
global ischemia led to the inhibition of COX subunit I (COXI)
synthesis to 56 % of control. After 1, 3 and 24 h of reperfusion,
COXI synthesis was inhibited to 46, 50 and 72 % of control,
respectively. Depressed synthesis of COXI was not a result of
either diminished transcription of COXI gene or increased
proteolytic degradation of COXI, since both Northern
hybridization and Western blotting did not show significant
changes in COXI mRNA and protein level. Thus, ischemiareperfusion affects directly mitochondrial translation machinery.
In addition, ischemia in duration of 15 min and consequent 1, 3
and 24 h of reperfusion led to the inhibition of COX activity to
90.3, 80.3, 81.9 and 83.5 % of control, respectively. Based on
our data, we suggest that inhibition of COX activity is rather
caused by ischemia-induced modification of COX polypeptides
than by inhibition of mitochondrial translation.
Maternal UHRF1 Is Essential for Transcription Landscapes and Repression of Repetitive Elements During the Maternal-to-Zygotic Transition
Authors: Wu Yanqing , Dong Juan , Feng Shenglei , Zhao Qiang , Duan Peng , Xiong Mengneng , Wen Yujiao , Lv Chunyu , Wang Xiaoli , Yuan Shuiqiao
Published: February 2021

Maternal factors that modulate maternal-to-zygotic transition (MZT) are essential for the growth from specialized oocytes to totipotent embryos. Despite several studies, the mechanisms regulating epigenetic reprogramming during MZT remain largely elusive. UHRF1 plays a role in maintaining GC methylation in oocytes and early embryos. However, little is known about its role in mouse MZT. Here, we explored the function of maternal UHRF1 in zygotic genome regulation during early embryonic development in mice. We showed that the conditional knockout (cKO) of UHRF1 in either primordial or growing oocytes causes infertility but differentially affects early embryonic development. UHRF1 deficiency in primordial oocytes led to early embryonic developmental arrest at the two-cell stage, accompanied by significant alterations in global DNA and H3K4me3 methylation patterns. In comparison, UHRF1 ablation in growing oocytes significantly reduced developmental competence from two-cell embryos to blastocysts. At the transcriptional level, the absence of maternal UHRF1 led to aberrant transcriptional regulation of the zygotic genome during MZT at the two-cell stage. Furthermore, we observed that retrotransposable elements in UHRF1-deficient oocytes and embryos were not silenced properly; in particular, the LINE-1 and long terminal repeat (LTR) subfamily were activated abnormally. Collectively, the findings of our study reveal that maternal UHRF1 plays a critical role in establishing the correct epigenetic chromatin reprogramming of early embryos, regulating essential genes during MZT, and preserving genome integrity that drives early embryonic development in mice.