bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Наш опыт пьезохирургии в ринопластике
Authors: Енокян А. Д.
Published: December 2021

Пьезохирургические устройства для ринопластических операций были одобрены FDA США в ноябре 2017 года. В нашей клинике мы используем пьезоаппарат Woodpecker US-II LED с 2018 года, и в период с 2018 по 2020 г.г. провели 102 ринопластики с более чем 400 остеотомиями. Возраст пациентов колебался от 16-58 лет (средний возраст 25 лет), из которых 69 представители женского пола (67,6%) и 33 мужского пола (32,4%). Пьезохирургический инструментарий показал ряд преимуществ, обеспечивая более точные и предсказуемые остеотомии. Классическая остеотомия, выполняемая долотом и молотком, часто вызывает раздробленный перелом кости, который практически отсутствовал при остеотомии, выполняемой пьезоаппаратом. Благодаря более атравматичным костным процедурам при пьезохирургической ринопластике было меньше послеоперационных гематом и отеков с более благоприятным восстановительным периодом.
Об осложнениях операции эзофагофундоанастомоза при кардиоспазме
Authors: Авдалбекян С. Х. , Апоян В. Т.
Published: December 2021

Проблема хирургического лечения кардиоспазма до настоящего времени еще не разрешена. Не случайно, что вопрос этот стал предметом обсуждения на последнем XXVII съезде хирургов СССР в 1960 году. Отсуствие ясных представлений о патогенезе этого тяжкого страдания, естественно, затрудняет выбор наиболее рационального метода терапии. Ни один из существующих способов оперативного лечения не может быть назван патогеническим, посколько все они направлены лишь на устранение одного, правда основного симптома, непроходимости кардии.
A Bidirectional Hybrid WDM-PON with High Data Rate Transmission for Wired and Wireless Users in Long-Reach with Enriched Noise Tolerance Capacity against Rayleigh Backscattering
Authors:   Raja Narendra Lal Khan Women’s College, West Bengal – 721102, Atta Rinki , Mandal Paulomi ,   Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Dept. of Physics, Purulia, West Bengal – 723104, Sarkar Nilanjana , Patra Ardhendu
Published: December 2021

Transportation of 10 Gbps, 10 Gbps/40 GHz, 10 Gbps/200 MHz data for downlink (DL) and 6 Gbps data for uplink (UL) transmission with Rayleigh backscattering (RB) noise mitigation for wired and wireless users even in radio-frequency sensitive areas have been proposed and investigated. A 2 × 2 wavelength-division-multiplexing mux/demux is employed to separate DL and UL to avoid RB noise. Power penalty of < 1 dB at Bit error rate value of 10−9 and clear eye-diagrams express the reliability and fruitfulness of the proposed network.
Rešitve e-ARH.si - prijazne in uporabne tudi ranljivim skupinam
Authors: Kosi Mojca , Smerdel Antun , Ciglar Mateja
Published: December 2021

Eden od ciljev pri razvoju slovenskega elektronskega arhiva v projektu e-ARH.si: ESS 2016-2021 je omogočanje dostopnosti arhivskega gradiva ranljivim skupinam s pomočjo sodobnih tehnologij. Smernice za omogočanje dostopnosti arhivskega gradiva ranljivim skupinam so bile upoštevane pri sami zasnovi virtualne arhivske čitalnice, vendar samo to ne zadošča, saj je treba arhivsko gradivo pred uporabo ustrezno pripraviti oziroma prilagoditi ranljivim skupinam. Avtorji v prispevku predstavijo dobre prakse prilagoditve različnih tipov gradiv za vse ciljne ranljive skupine (slepe, slabovidne, gluhe in naglušne osebe).
Arhivski strokovni izzivi dolgoročne hrambe elektronskih sporočil
Authors: Zajšek Boštjan , Novak Miroslav
Published: December 2021

V prispevku so predstavljeni nekateri izzivi v zvezi z elektronskimi sporočili kot arhivskim gradivom. Ti so bili prvotno opredeljeni v okviru pilotnega prevzema elektronske pošte kot ene od nalog projekta e-ARH.si (2016-2021). Na začetku prispevka je razjasnjena terminologija predmetnega področja. V nadaljevanju je na kratko podana razlaga, zakaj so elektronska sporočila lahko pomemben vir za znanstveno raziskovanje, kulturo in zagotavljanje pravnega interesa. Naštete so tudi nekatere posebnosti elektronskih sporočil kot izvornega digitalnega gradiva. Osrednji del prispevka predstavlja problematiko prevzemanja, arhivske strokovne obdelave in uporabe elektronskih sporočil kot arhivskega gradiva.
FINANCIAL POLICY STRATEGY IN INCREASING ECONOMIC VALUE ADDED ON MSMES IN MEDAN CITY
Authors: Sugiharto Sugiharto , Tripure Maas Linda , Sadalia Isfenti , Sinta Irada
Published: December 2021

The global Covid-19 pandemic certainly has an impact on various sectors, especially in the economic sector and of course also has a significant impact on tourism, the trade sector, industry including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. Creative products have great potential to be able to deliver the city that has the industry into an advanced and independent creative economy city. The use of information technology for business resource management for creative products is still under-attentioned, which in turn has administrative, financial, process, and access to banking and financial institutions weaknesses. This study aims to formulate a strategy to increase added value for the MSME sector of North Sumatra Province, namely the Economic Value-Added method and implement efforts to cooperate with the Indonesia Stock Exchange through the mechanism of acceleration boards and Initial Public Offering (IPO) to obtain long-term financing facilities and introduce MSME business unit to the wider community into a medium-class public company. This scientific research also aims to provide recommendations for sustainable strategies for the MSME sector, especially in the province of North Sumatra in running a business amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. This type of research is qualitative research using a mix method by conducting interviews with the target population, namely 200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises spread in North Sumatra Province and formulating a model for increasing MSME productivity with the introduction of the acceleration board method and collaborating with the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the coaching process. In this study, a focus group discussion will be held by inviting local officials from related offices of North Sumatra province and academics to provide input in completing the strategy development model for increasing MSME productivity by focusing on the Economic value-added method. The outputs of this research are publications of reputable international journals, international proceedings, and reference books for ISBN certified research results with TKT level 3.
A STUDY OF LITERATURE: CRYPTOCURRENCY OF SYARIAH PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Abd. Majid M. Shabri , Marliyah Marliyah , Handayani Rita , Fuadi Fuadi , Afrizal Afrizal
Published: December 2021

Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency, which does not have a physical form like fiat money. This crypto currency can only be used through devices such as PCs, laptops, smartphones and other devices that are connected to the internet. There are several advantages in a crypto system that uses blockchain system, such as transaction security, convenience, speed and can be used across countries and continents, however cryptocurrency which is currently circulating also still have weaknesses, including there is no supervisory authority, even many countries have disagreements over the legality of this cryptocurrency. The debate about the pros and cons regarding to the use of cryptocurrency becomes dynamics among the experts including the scholars who have study from Islamic point of view. This research aims to examine the dynamics of using cryptocurrency from ushul fiqh point of view, where the methods which used in this research are al-qur'an, al-Hadith, Qiyas and Sad-Adzariyah. Basically the use of cryptocurrency is allowed to meet cetain conditions that is by removing batil elements as in Quran surah An-Nisa verse 29, those batil elements are gharar and mayshir. Moreover, cryptocurrency must also have clear legality in a country for security in their use.
Mercaderes castellanos a fines de la Edad Media: peligros y salvaguardas en la Carrera a Flandes
Authors: Flórez Dávila Gloria Cristina
Published: December 2021

El Reino de Castilla a fines de la Edad Media tuvo una importante actividad económica, destacando el comercio con Europa septentrional en la llamada Carrera a Flandes donde la lana era el producto preponderante. La ruta iniciada en el siglo XIII alcanzó su apogeo en el siglo XV siendo actores importantes los productores de la lana y los mercaderes, así como transportistas y personal marinero, castellanos y vascos, quienes necesitaron defenderse mediante diferentes medios de las graves amenazas, naturales o humanas que se presentaban,  destacando entre ellas la piratería.
Vertical Dimension of Occlusion: A comparative study between Anthropometric and Knebelman’s craniometric methods
Authors: Avila-Vásquez Francisco , Vergara-Sarmiento Paúl , Crespo-Crespo Cristina
Published: December 2021

The masticatory system changes as time passes. The vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) undergoes alterations due to temporomandibular joint disorders which in turn may be caused by related muscle modifications or pathological tooth wear. There are many methods to measure VDO. Among these, the anthropometric method and Knebelman’s craniometric method have been shown to be the most closely related to facial biotype. The aim of this study was to compare data recorded with those two methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed with a total 200 patients. A vernier caliper was used to measure facial landmarks. Results were analyzed using paired t-test, setting the level of significance at p<0.05. There was no significant difference between the two methods but Knebelman’s method had less variability. Results suggest that Knebelman’s method should provide more reliability for determining VDO in all the facial biotypes studied.
Endodontic treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic – perception and behaviour of dental professionals
Authors: Gomes Fabio de A , Malhão Eduarda , Maniglia-Ferreira Cláudio , Lima Danilo , Casarin Maísa , Pappen Fernanda
Published: December 2021

This study evaluated the impact of COVID-19 on the endodontic treatment routine. It was a cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire applied to endodontists to collect information about practical modifications during endodontic treatment to protect professionals and patients against the COVID-19 outbreak. A total 1105 participants from Brazil participated in the survey. More than 90% of respondents identify the high risk of COVID-19 infection to dentists and the need to change some clinical practices. Most respondents (60.1%) are partially following social isolation. The need for a change in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during dental appointments was mentioned by 97.1% of respondents. The use of minimal adequate PPE during the pandemic period was associated with the area of residence and marital status of participants. Only 30% of respondents say they use the minimal adequate PPE. Most respondents will change cavity access preparation to reduce virus dissemination. Other changes in endodontic appointments were described in the survey: greater attention to biosafety measures, duration of dental appointments, and duration of intervals between appointments. Endodontists still need to identify the best arrangement for performing their procedures safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specific guidelines require detailed information for each specialty and its procedures.
Central incisors shape and proportions prevalence in Argentinian university students: by visual assessment and a new standardized method
Authors: Trigo-Humaran María , Agüero-Romero Alan , Lespade Marcela , García-Cuerva Juan , Iglesias María
Published: December 2021

The aim of this study was to analyze the dimensions of the clinical crown of upper central incisors and the prevalence of tooth shapes by two different protocols. Assessment was performed on each of the 111 dental stone type V maxillae models of students of dentistry from Buenos Aires University [93 females and 18 males, mean age 23.70 (± 2.26) years] The mesial and distal-vestibular angles were defined on each right upper incisor, and the following segments were defined: AB (zenith - incisal edge), CD, EF, GH (apical, middle, and incisal thirds - vestibule - mesial and vestibule-distal angles) and their lengths were determined with a precision caliper. Then, the CD/AB, EF/AB and mean CD-EF/AB ratios were calculated. Shapes were assessed by four independent observers, three of whom evaluated digital images of the models, while the fourth had no access to the images, and determined the shapes using an algorithm developed from the dimensions of the studied segments. Rates and confidence intervals were determined, and Fleiss’ Kappa was calculated to assess the agreement among the evaluators who worked with the images and among all of them. Average incisor length was 10 mm, and widths at CD and EF were 7.35 mm (0.65) and 8.27 mm (0.58), respectively. Regarding shapes, 51.58% (47.90-55.20) of the incisors were identified as square, 18.02% (14.50-21.90) as ovoid and 30.41% (30.00-30.90) as triangular. Fleiss’ Kappa agreement was 0.71 (0.62-0.80). The application of the proposed algorithm provided a considerable level of agreement among the observers. Regarding tooth size, both the average segment length and the proportions were similar to those reported by various authors.
Dental fluorosis severity in children 8-12 years old and associated factors
Authors: Saldarriaga Alexandra , Rojas-Gualdrón Diego , Restrepo Manuel , Santos-Pinto Lourdes , Jeremias Fabiano
Published: December 2021

The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and severity of dental fluorosis (DF) and the association between severity and risk factors. In a cross-sectional study, 8- to 12-year-old children, born in a Colombian district, were evaluated according to the Thylstrup and Fejerskov Index (TFI) by two calibrated examiners. Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) and dental caries (DC) were also evaluated. Ordinal logistic regression was applied p<0.05). Risk factors and lifestyle factors were collected using a questionnaire answered by parents. DF was detected in 76 (98.7%) of the children (average of 18.4 ±1.81 permanent teeth affected). Grade TF2 was the most frequently observed (34.8%); TF5 was observed in all age groups; TF6- TF7 were observed in 12-year-olds. No association was found between DF severity and DC (Odds Ratio (OR)=1.35; 95%CI: 0.56-3.26) or MIH (OR=1.39; 95%CI: 0.43-4.46). DF severity was significantly associated with use of an indoor wood stove for food preparation (OR = 9.34; 95%CI: 1.11-78.57) and use of a pea-sized volume of toothpaste (OR = 27.42; 95%CI: 1.57-477.36). Prevalence of DC was 38.1% and prevalence of MIH was 14.4%. In this population, the frequency of DF was high and severity was associated with use of an indoor wood stove for food preparation and toothpaste amount used during childhood.
Maxillary incisor internal root anatomy evaluated by cone-beam computed tomography in a population of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Authors: Consoli-Lizzi Eugenia , Chaintiou-Piorno Romina , Aranda Claudia , Gualtieri Ariel , Rodríguez Pablo
Published: December 2021

In the field of anthropology, discrete traits are considered as minimal epigenetic variations. However, they can elicit complications in endodontic therapy. Thorough understanding of root canal morphology is essential to achieving predictable results in endodontic practice, and may be attained by using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans. The aim of the present study was to research the internal root anatomy of maxillary central and lateral incisors in vivo and quantify its variation in a population of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina. A total 697 CBCT scans from a pre-existing database were observed, and the configuration type for each tooth was determined according to Vertucci’s classification. The data were described by absolute frequencies and percentages with 95% confidence intervals (CI). The CI was estimated by the Wilson Score method.Chi-square test (χ2 ) was used for comparing frequencies, with a 5% significance level. 238 CBCT scans met the inclusion criteria, resulting in 761 teeth assessed. Vertucci Type I configuration was observed in 760 teeth (99.9%) and the Type II was found in only one tooth (0.1%), in which the anatomy was compatible with dens in dente. When differences were analyzed according to sex, all the teeth in all women had Vertucci Type I configuration. In men, all maxillary central incisors were Vertucci Type I. Of 151 maxillary lateral incisors, 150 had Vertucci Type I configuration (99.3%) and 1 had Type II (0.7%). Conclusions: Maxillary incisor internal root anatomy prevalence was estimated from CBCT scans for the first time in an Argentine population. 99.9% of the sample presented Vertucci Type I configuration, and 0.1% had Vertucci Type II configuration. The clinical finding of maxillary incisors with anatomical complexity should be considered as a possibility in endodontic practice.
Do Imports Increase Unemployment? Empirical Estimates That Are Not Model Dependent
Authors:   Hull College of Business, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA, Leightner Jonathan E.
Published: December 2021

Some Ricardian models would predict a fall in unemployment with trade liberalization. In contrast, the Heckscher-Ohlin model (Stolper Samuelson Theorem) would predict trade liberalization would cause a fall in wages for labor scarce countries, resulting in greater unemployment if there are wage rigidities. The choice of which theoretical model is used affects the empirical results obtained. This paper produces estimates of the change in unemployment due to a change in imports that are not model dependent. The estimates produced are total derivatives that capture all the ways that imports and unemployment are correlated. I find that unemployment increases with increased imports for Austria, Greece, Japan, Portugal, South Korea, Slovenia, and Sweden, but that unemployment decreases with increased imports for Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, the UK, and the US.
Political Order and Poverty Eradication
Authors:   BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China, Li Wilson X.B. , He Tina T. ,   BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
Published: December 2021

Introducing the concept of viability, this study clarifies that the key to solving the poverty problem is to provide external assistance to nonviable residents. The study then proposes a simple model and explains that 1) although private market mechanisms are efficient for economic growth, public market mechanisms mobilizing societal resources are necessary and effective for poverty eradication; and 2) strong state capacity, competent leadership, and high social trust and support will benefit poverty eradication. The concept of viability and the model was further applied to compare the war on poverty in the US and the poverty alleviation plan in China in the following aspects: background and top design, public versus private market mechanism, leadership, social trust, and achievement. In addition, a cross-country investigation was conducted to obtain preliminary empirical evidence. The findings in this study support the concept and the model, which inspired us to provide some discussions.
Impact of the OMRR Operation in Fighting the Adverse Effects of COVID-19 on the Chinese Stock Market: An Event Study
Authors:   School of Economics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China, Guo Lin , Zhang Xufei ,   School of Economics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China, Chao Songlei ,   School of Economics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
Published: December 2021

The outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic has had an adverse effect on China's economy. This paper uses the event study method to test and measure the impact of the open market reverse repo (OMRR) operation on the Chinese stock market. The results show that the OMRR operation generates a positive daily abnormal return and a positive daily cumulative abnormal return on average for all stocks. The impact is larger for non-state-owned enterprise (non-SOE) firms than for SOE firms, stocks of non-Hubei provinces than those of the Hubei province, and for stocks of the information transmission and technology industry than those of other industries. We suggest that our government implement more prudent monetary policies and more proactive fiscal policies.
Asymmetric J-curve in the Commodity Trade between Pakistan and China
Authors:   Department of Economics, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan, Usman Ahmed , Bahmani-Oskooee Mohsen ,   Center for Research on International Economics, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA, Anwar Sofia ,   Department of Economics, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
Published: December 2021

The J-curve is a term used to describe short-run deterioration in the trade balance combined with long-run improvement subsequent to a currency devaluation or depreciation. While the majority of studies have tested the symmetric J-curve concept, the new direction is to test for an asymmetric J-curve. We tested both concepts for each of the 21 two-digit industries that trade between Pakistan and its major partner, China. While we found support for the symmetric J-curve in only six industries, we found support for the asymmetric J-curve in 13 industries. The two largest industries, coded 71 (machinery other than electric with 21.14% trade share) and 72 (electrical machinery, apparatus, and appliances with 16.87% trade share) were found to be in the list.
Production of and Supply of the Army with Small Arms on the Eve of the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878). A Brief Overview of the Russian Military Industry
Authors:   RHM, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, Tsvetkov Simeon
Published: December 2021

In the wake of the Crimean War, the upper military circles in Russia changed their thinking with regard to firearms. General Milyutin became Minister of War. It was the time when Alexander II reigned over Russia. In 1856, the calibre of Russian firearms was reduced to 6 inches, or 15.24 mm. The process of re-equipping the Russian army with M1856 rifles using expanding Minié bullets was launched. These rifles demonstrated that the percussion systems had reached the limit of their capacity for improvement. Nothing else could be improved in terms of their firing speed. Despite the resistance of the conservative military circles, Milyutin encouraged new inventions, and the 1860s became a period of experimentation with firearms. Some new cartridge systems were introduced. The high-quality M1856 percussion rifle was not destined to take part in war times, but the Russian army had been fully equipped with it for a short period of time. Almost all systems of the 1860s were based on this rifle. Over 10 systems of firearms with an internal needle fuse were proposed to the weapons commission. In 1866, the Englishman Karle proposed his own system with an internal needle fuse. Krnka, Berdan I, and Berdan II came next. After 1866, the Terry-Norman, Karle, and Krnka rifles entered the Russian army. These systems were developed on the basis of the 6-line M1856/58 rifle. The latter was converted into a rear-loading rifle. In 1869, the Krnka rifle was chosen as the main system, which became the main weapon of the Russian army in the following years. At the beginning of 1877, there were 613,297 Krnka rifles, 150,868 Karle rifles, 17,810 Berdan I and 325,254 Berdan II rifles in the Russian army.
A Perspective on the First Source Regarding the Use of Firearms in the Bulgarian Lands by the Fleet of Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy
Authors:   Technical College, USA, Kovachev George
Published: December 2021

The earliest information about the use of firearms in the Bulgarian lands comes from the chronicles of Cabaret and Servion. According to them, the fleet of Amadeus VI of Savoy shelled Nesebar on 21 October 1366, after which the city was stormed. Considering the information on the use of firearms in Europe and in the Western Balkans, as well as some expenses from the account book of Antonio Barberi, the author speculates that the information from both chronicles could be considered true.
Symbols of the unconscious in George MacDonald’s “The Light Princess”
Authors:   St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, Petkov Pavel
Published: December 2021

The article explores some of the aspects of George MacDonald’s fairy tale “The Light Princess”, related to the sphere of the unconscious. Using Freudian psychoanalytical theory as a basis, I demonstrate that the author’s words tell us more than they were meant to and that some of them are symbols which, more than thirty years after the publication of the fairy tale, Freud recognised as messengers of the repressed. I first give a brief outline of Freud’s ideas concerning the unconscious; then I discuss in detail the implications of the symbol of falling in “The Light Princess”; lastly, I give several examples of repression as they appear in the fairy tale.
New sources of life: William Butler Yeats’s “The Gyres”, “Lapis Lazuli” and “Imitated From the Japanese”
Authors:   St. Cyril and St. Methodius” University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, Daskalova Yarmila
Published: December 2021

The Irish poet William Butler Yeats was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923 by the Royal Swedish Academy “for his always inspired poetry, which in a highly artistic form gives expression to the spirit of a whole nation”1. The article focuses specifically on three poems from Yeats’s “modernist” period which he included in the cycle New Poems (1938): “The Gyres”, “Lapis Lazuli” and “Imitated from the Japanese”. These later writings emerge as a logical consequence of his previous engagement with philosophy and occultism, mythology and history, art and reality. Yeats’s strenuous efforts to forge mythopoeic stereotypes seem to transcend mere personal versions of myth in an attempt to discover deeper levels of meaning, and to complete the self-image he developed throughout his life. In his later works he managed to make meaningful pronouncements on key moral and philosophical issues relating to the human condition.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN DAN IKLIM ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI SEKRETARIAT DEWAN PERWAKILAN RAKYAT DAERAH PROVINSI JAWA BARAT
Authors: Beni Muldani  , Khasan Effendi  , Kusworo
Published: December 2021

Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah kepemimpinan dan iklim organisasi yang belum optimal dalam menghasilkan kinerja pegawai, situasi dan kondisi pegawai yang berada pada zona nyaman, adanya posisi pimpinan yang ganda antara pimpinan DPRD dengan pimpinan Sekretariat DPRD.

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 60 orang berdasarkan golongan yang diambil dari jumlah populasi sebanyak 147 orang PNS pada Sekretariat DPRD Provinsi Jawa Barat. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi berganda.

Hasil penelitian pengaruh kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja menunjukkan hasil positif sebesar 0,306, pengaruh iklim organisasi terhadap kinerja menunjukkan hasil negatif sebesar 0,301, pengaruh kepemimpinan dan iklim organisasi terhadap kinerja menunjukkan hasil positif sebesar 0,629.
FUNGSI PENGAWASAN DPRD DALAM MEWUJUDKAN TATA KELOLA PEMERINTAHAN YANG BAIK DI KOTA DEPOK PROVINSI JAWA BARAT
Authors: Isay Wenda  , Ermaya Surdinata  , M. Irwan Tahir
Published: December 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui : (1) Bagaimana Fungsi Pengawasan DPRD Dalam Mewujudkan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan yang Baik Di Kota Depok Provinsi Jawa Barat (2) Faktor-Faktor Apa Saja yang Menghambat DPRD Dalam Pengawasan Untuk Mewujudkan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan yang Baik Di Kota Depok Provinsi Jawa Barat. (3) Bagaimana Upaya Revitalisasi Fungsi Pengawasan DPRD Dalam Mewujudkan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan yang Baik Di Kota Depok Provinsi Jawa Barat.

Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Sesuai dengan Pasal 82 UU No. 22 Tahun 2003. Pengawasan yang dilakukan antara lain tindakan perbaikan secara Administrasi misalnya pembuatan Raperda Baru, Penghentian Proyek Maupun Program. Untuk pengawasan lapangan DPRD Kota Depok juga turun ke lokasi pekerjaan untuk memastikan pekerjaan sudah dilaksanakan sesuai dengan Perencanaan dan Peraturan (2) Faktor Penghambat dalam Fungsi Pengawasan DPRD adalah sehubungan Dewan selalu sibuk dalam mengurusi urusan partai politik, walaupun di atur dalam Tata Tertib bahwa tugas Dewan harus diutamakan daripada urusan lain, namun pada kenyataannya Dewan selalu mengutamakan urusan politik. Selain itu, masyarakat juga mengkritik bahwa anggota Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah dinilai tidak profesional, itu dikarenakan Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah belum mampu mengoptimalkan fungsi pengawasan, dengan indikator penyerapan anggaran oleh eksekutif berjalan nyaris tanpa pengawasan yang berarti. Bahkan, sangat sering terjadinya gelombang protes dari kalangan aktivis dan mahasiswa yang pro demokrasi terhadap lembaga perwakilan rakyat daerah yang dianggap tidak optimal dalam menjalankan sistem pemerintahan di daerah. (3) Sejatinya dalam mewujudkan pemerintahan yang baik, tiap-tiap masyarakat juga harus berperan serta dalam menyelenggarakan tata kelola pemerintahan yang baik. Jadi, yang dimaksud dengan tata kelola pemerintahan yang baik tersebut merupakan suatu bentuk maupun wujud tanggung jawab yang meliputi wewenang Administrasi, wewenang Ekonomi hingga wewenang Politik demi mengatur segala permasalahan sosial daerah tersebut.
Opportunities and challenges of contemporary corruption research: An interview with Donatella Della Porta
Authors:   Institute of Social Sciences (ICS), University of Lisbon, Portugal, Clemente Felippe , De Sousa Luis ,   Institute of Social Sciences (ICS), University of Lisbon, Portugal, Ghica Luciana Alexandra
Published: December 2021

This is an edited and revised version of an interview recorded in September 2021, which served as closing remarks for the 3rd edition of the Research Methods School on Corruption and Anti-Corruption Analysis (CORAN), Institute of Social Sciences, University of Lisbon (Portugal), 27-30 September 2021. The event was organized jointly with the Centre for International Cooperation and Development Studies (IDC) of the University of Bucharest, as part of the 7th edition of the International Interdisciplinary Conference of Political Research SCOPE: Science of Politics. The notes and specific references were added to support especially younger researchers who may not be very familiar with the field or with certain past events.
Radical cystectomy for clinical T4b urothelial carcinoma: An Ontario, single-center experience
Authors: Tesolin Daniel , Ismail Asmaa , Elmansy Hazem , Shahrour Walid , Prowse Owen , Kotb Ahmed
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Guidelines surrounding the management of T4b muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) with radical cystectomy (RC) are limited and lack clarity. Our objective was to analyze our single-center experience to provide additional insight into the role of RC.
Methods: We performed a retrospective data analysis using clinical, radiological, and pathological information for all patients managed by RC for cT4b MIBC at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (July 2015 to July 2020). Patients that had MIBC as their first diagnosis were termed the de novo group and patients that were initially diagnosed as having non-MIBC were termed the progressive group.
Results: Nineteen consecutive patients (16 males and three females), with a median age of 68, managed by two urologists over the last five years, met study criteria. Eleven (58%) of the patients had de novo MIBC while eight (42%) presented with progressive disease. All patients had dysuria as a presenting symptom. Only one (5%) patient received neoadjuvant chemotherapy. There were low rates of perioperative transfusion (11%), bowel resections (5%), postoperative transfusions (0%), ileus (32%), urine leak (16%), and wound dehiscence (5%). Fourteen (74%) had positive lymph nodes. All patients had adjuvant chemotherapy. The one-year recurrence rate in these patients was 53%, with 32% of recurrence being distant metastasis. The one-year survival rate was 95%.
Conclusions: Patients in the de novo and progressive arms of our cohort had similar rates of surgical complications and disease recurrence. We found operative morbidity and disease control to be reasonable, suggesting RC can be considered more often in the management of T4b MIBC patients.
Management of adult tuberous sclerosis complex-related angiomyolipoma: A single-center experience
Authors: Li Terry , Siddoji Meghna , Hoogenes Jen , Tajzler Camilla , Singhal Nikhita , Kapoor Anil
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare, multisystem, genetic disease. A significant cause of TSC-related morbidity is potential bleeding from renal angiomyolipoma (AML). To pre-emptively decrease AML bleeding, mTOR inhibitors can be used; however, thresholds for initiating and maintaining everolimus therapy remain uncertain. Recent literature suggests not triggering active treatment of AMLs based on size thresholds alone. We evaluated the appropriateness of initiating everolimus therapy in asymptomatic patients after considering AML size, rate of growth, and other factors.
Methods: Diagnostic criteria developed by the 2012 International TSC Consensus Group and presence of AML were used as inclusion criteria. Medical and imaging reports of 20 TSC patients from a single center were reviewed.
Results: Mean age was 40.55 (±16.27) and 11 patients were female. Eight asymptomatic patients at high risk for complications underwent everolimus therapy, of which seven (88%) demonstrated decreased AML size but multiple side effects were reported. Four high-risk asymptomatic patients did not undergo therapy due to side effect concerns, while four low-risk asymptomatic patients had stable AMLs under active surveillance. Four patients had reduced AMLs through local therapy.
Conclusions: Everolimus treatment was effective for managing AML size in most high-risk asymptomatic patients with tolerable side effects. AML size can remain relatively stable for asymptomatic low-risk patients despite not receiving intervention(s). Patients with TSC-related AML can be safely managed with mTOR inhibitors like everolimus, with shared decision-making including factors such as bleeding risk, AML growth rate, and number and absolute size of AMLs.
The Need of Backpacking Tourists in Non-Star Hotels: Insights from Gorontalo City, Indonesia
Authors: Anugrah Krishna , Modjo Meilinda Lestari , Anjeli Nur
Published: December 2021

Gorontalo is a transit city for foreign tourists that will continue their trip to Togean islands, or for tourists coming from Togean islands that will continue the trip to Manado, Makassar, or Jakarta. Foreign tourists who opt to transit in Gorontalo prefer non-star hotels as their accommodation option. This study aimed to analyze the guest’ needs from five kinds of dimension, i.e., tangible dimension, empathy dimension, reliability dimension, responsiveness dimension, and assurance Dimension. The present study integrated a qualitative and a simple quantitative method as the research design. The data were directly collected by field observation; questionnaires distributed to the tourists were employed to collect the main data, while the supporting data were extracted by interview and documentation. As based on the findings, the backpackers’ needs for basic tangible goods involve food three times a day, a heat pump water heater, and laundry service.  In accommodating the needs, the hotels can cooperate with third parties, particularly regarding food three times a day and laundry service. Moreover, the intangible service-oriented needs comprise empathy, reliability, responsiveness, and assurance. As based on the questionnaire, the respondents showed good responses and suggested improvements in several aspects, particularly on the intangible needs.
Niños, niñas y adolescentes, revolución del consumo audiovisual. El impacto de las plataformas en línea en España
Authors: Pérez Alaejos María de la Peña Mónica , Marcos Ramos María , Cerezo Prieto Marta , Hernández Prieto Marina
Published: December 2021

Uno de cada tres hogares españoles utiliza Internet para ver contenidos audiovisuales en línea, con lo que se modifican sustancialmente las formas de consumo tradicionales. El objetivo de esta investigación es identificar las prácticas de uso en las plataformas y aplicaciones Over the Top, o plataformas OTT (aplicaciones que ofrecen contenido de vídeo a través de Internet en lugar de televisión por cable o satélite), por parte de niños, niñas y jóvenes en España y analizar la evolución y las tendencias de recepción a partir de un estudio descriptivo con 648 sujetos de 3 a 18 años. Para ello se ha utilizado la herramienta metodológica Qualtrics, con la que se han desarrollado dos cuestionarios diferentes, uno para los padres de niños y niñas de 3 a 12 años y otro para adolescentes de 13 a 18 años. Tras el análisis de las respuestas obtenidas se constata el aumento del consumo audiovisual global en las franjas de edad estudiadas, especialmente en los adolescentes, así como la multiplicidad de dispositivos a través de los cuales se establece la experiencia con los contenidos. Además, se incrementa la interactividad, especialmente en la franja de edad más avanzada, y se evidencia el potencial del consumo de productos transmedia relacionado con el visionado audiovisual en dichas plataformas, especialmente en los grupos de edades más bajas.
Gestión de las redes sociales en las campañas electorales españolas en 2019
Authors: Gonzálvez Vallés Juan Enrique , Barrientos-Báez Almudena , Caldevilla-Domínguez David
Published: December 2021

El objeto de estudio de este trabajo es el análisis de la estrategia de comunicación que llevan a cabo los partidos políticos españoles durante las distintas convocatorias electorales en el año 2019 en las redes sociales. De forma detallada se analiza la actividad, la capacidad para generar sentimiento de pertenencia y las distintas formas de interacción de estas formaciones, así como los formatos más exitosos. Partimos de la hipótesis de que los partidos políticos que están presentes tanto en todas las elecciones como en todas las circunscripciones electorales pueden lograr un mayor rendimiento de su presencia en los medios sociales. Como técnica metodológica, se propone el análisis de redes sociales (ARS) a los perfiles de Facebook, Twitter e Instagram de estos actores para la obtención de datos tanto cuantitativos como cualitativos. En total, se realiza el análisis de la distribución de 2.357.039 fanes en Facebook, 3.727.197 seguidores en Twitter y 919.731 en Instagram. Igualmente, se analizan 9.938 publicaciones que generan un engagement promedio de 7.066,92. Las conclusiones dejan a Vox y Unidas Podemos como los partidos más ciberactivos y que más movilización producen a través de las redes sociales.
La comunicación de valores en la publicidad durante la primera oleada de covid-19 en España
Authors: Rodríguez-Bravo Ángel , Badajoz David , Ruiz Castillo Erika Marisol , Guajardo Figueroa Paulina , Hernández-López Adriana Margarita
Published: December 2021

En este artículo se miden los valores comunicados en la oleada publicitaria que se distribuyó durante la primera etapa crítica de la pandemia de covid-19 en España. La investigación se apoya en la recopilación en línea de 45.000 respuestas a 1.880 test por parte de 470 receptores españoles e iberoamericanos. Cada uno de ellos evaluó 25 valores, tras exponerse a una muestra de cinco anuncios emitidos por televisión abierta durante el periodo estudiado. La metodología parte de cuatro objetivos de investigación y se apoya en un nuevo instrumento de medición científica: ProtocoloEva®. Las conclusiones revelan una estrategia comunicativa muy similar por parte de las cuatro fuentes estudiadas. Los valores cooperación, bienestar, esfuerzo, familia, salud, respeto y responsabilidad fueron transmitidos de manera intensa y son fuertemente homogéneos en todos los anuncios estudiados; en cambio, los valores derechos, justicia-equidad, dignidad y libertad fueron comunicados con una intensidad mucho más baja y de manera heterogénea. Se produce una transmisión más alta de valores entre las personas religiosas y entre las latinoamericanas, y una recepción de valores muy débil en las personas que han sufrido el covid-19 directamente o de manera cercana.
Health locus of control among patients operated on for colorectal cancer
Authors: Darnikowska Justyna , Jędrzejczak Bartłomiej , Dziki Adam , Mik Michał
Published: December 2021

Introduction: An important factor determining health-oriented behavior is the health locus of control (HLC). Patients with cancer differ in health practices and perception of the disease.
Aim: Assessment of the influence of demographic factors and somatic symptoms of the disease on HLC in patients treated for colorectal cancer.
Materials and methods: The study included 160 people divided into patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) and healthy people. The Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale was used in the adaptation of Z. Juczyński. The scale includes three dimensions of health perception, which depends on internal control, impact of others and random.
 Results: The study group consisted of 80 patients with CRC (51.2% women), and the control group 80 healthy people (57.7% women). In our analysis, we found that people with CRC were significantly more dependent on their own health control on the influence of external factors, such as doctors and nurses, than healthy people (27.11±5.43 vs. 19.64±7.77; p=<0.001). Similarly, patients with CRC significantly more than healthy people considered random as a dimension responsible for HLC (23.05±5.95 vs 20.36±7.45; p=0.012). Men with CRC more than women conditioned HLC on random influence (24.21±5.94 vs. 21.95±5.91; p=0.044). People with secondary and higher education made the HLC more dependent on internal control (26.98±5.98 vs. 23.14±5.74; p=0.041).
Conclusions: Patients with CRC made their sense of health control dependent on external dimensions: influence of others and random. Men with CRC were more likely to condition their health control on random events than women. Secondary and higher education guaranteed greater autonomy in undertaking health behaviors.
Use of percutaneous cholecystostomy for complicated acute lithiasic cholecystitis: solving or deferring the problem?
Authors: Malik Adnan , Seretis Charalampos
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Percutaneous cholecystostomies are not infrequently used as an adjunct in the treatment of severe lithiasic cholecystitis, particularly in unstable and comorbid patients. However, their out of proportion liberal use tends to substitute the performance of emergency cholecystectomy, which the definitive treatment.

 Aim: Our aim was to assess the short and long-term outcomes of patients who had percutaneous cholecystostomy insertion due to severe lithiasic cholecystitis, aiming to define areas for improvement of our institutional practice.

 Materials and Methods: Retrospective review of our institutional practice including all patients who had a percutaneous cholecystostomy for complex lithiasic cholecystitis, over a 5-year period, allowing for an additional 1-year follow up.

 Results: A total of 34 patients were included in our final analysis. Percutaneous cholecystostomy insertion enabled quick and efficient control of the source of biliary sepsis without major procedural complications in all cases. In 14 (41.2%) patients, cholecystostomy alone served as definitive treatment, while in 20 (58.9%) cases it was used as bridging strategy for delayed elective cholecystectomy. In the delayed cholecystectomy group of patients, we noted a high conversion rate from laparoscopic to open surgery rate of 70%, with an overall subtotal cholecystectomy rate of 60%.

 Conclusion: Percutaneous cholecystostomies should be reserved only for complex lithiasic cholecystitis patients who are unwilling and/or unfit for surgery. We advocate the performance of upfront emergency cholecystectomy in any other case with liberal use of operative bail-out strategies, as a delayed elective operation is anyway likely to be converted to open and/or subtotal cholecystectomy.
Pitting Corrosion in AA7075 Friction Stir Welds on Minor Additions of Silver
Authors: Sri Ram Vikas Kodamasimham , Vuppala Sesha Narasimha Venkata Ramana , Bhavani Koona , Kishore Reddy Challa , Srinivas Vadapalli
Published: December 2021

AA7075 is extensively used in aerospace, defense, automotive applications because of its high strength to weight ratio. Issues related to fusion welding and corrosion resistance are key problems associated with these alloys. Friction stir welding is an alternative welding technique that overcomes problems associated with fusion welding. In the present investigation, preliminary studies were done on pitting corrosion behavior of AA7075 friction stir welds by adding silver along the weld joint line. Silver paste was applied along the longitudinal direction of AA7075-T6 rolled plates of 6-mm thickness and cured at 130 °C for 30 seconds. Weld joints were prepared at two different tools rotational speeds, i.e., 750 rpm and 1000 rpm, while keeping other parameters fixed. Welded joints were cut as per the required sizes to study the hardness, microstructure, and pitting corrosion resistance in various regions. It was observed that the hardness was not much affected, but pitting corrosion resistance substantially improved by trace addition of silver. In the stir zone and the thermo-mechanically affected zone, onion ring type marks were observed. Grain refinement in the stirred zone (SZ) was higher at 750 rpm compared to 1000 rpm. The increased hardness in the welds was due to grain refinement. All the observed results were correlated with microstructural features as evidenced by optical microscopy.
Digital Workflow for Homemade Aligner
Authors: Elmoutawakkil Dalal , Hacib Nabil
Published: December 2021

Advanced digital technology is rapidly changing the world, as well as transforming the dental profession. The adoption of digital technologies in dental offices allied with efficient processes and accurate high-strength materials are replacing conventional aligners workflows to improve overall patients’ experiences and outcomes. Various digital devices such as 3D printers, intraoral and face scanners, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), software for computer 3D ortho setup, and 3D printing provide new potential alternatives to replace the traditional outsourced workflow for aligners. With this new technology, the entire process for bringing clear aligner production in-office can significantly reduce laboratory bills and increase patient case acceptance to provide high-quality and customized aligner therapy.
Metabolism of Phytochemicals
Authors: Dixit Tanu , Tiwari Akash , Bose Sneha , Kulkarni Himani , Suthar Jitendra , Ravindran Selvan
Published: December 2021

Several phytochemicals have been developed as medicinal compounds. Extensive research has recently been conducted on phytochemicals such as curcumin, resveratrol, catechin, gallic acid, humulone, quercetin, rutin, diosgenin, allicin, gingerenone-A, caffeic acid, ellagic acid, kaempferol, isorhamnetin, chlorogenic acid, and others. All of these phytochemicals are metabolized in the biological system. To study the metabolic pathways of phytochemicals, studies are done using both in vitro and in vivo techniques. Metabolism is critical in determining phytochemical bioavailability, pharmacokinetics, and effectiveness. Metabolism can occur in organs such as the intestine, liver, gut, and spleen. The metabolic process is aided by a variety of enzymes, including cytochrome P450 enzymes found in the organs. This study outlines a few phytochemicals metabolic pathways. Tannic acid, ellagic acid, curcumin, quercetin, and resveratrol are selected and explained as examples.