bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ophiolite Chromite Deposits as a New Source for the Production of Refractory Chromite Sands
Authors: Bussolesi Micol , Grieco Giovanni , Eslami Alireza , Cavallo Alessandro
Published: August 2020

Chromite foundry sands, mixed with binding resins, are employed in the industry to form molds for high demanding casting of metals and steel. As there is no substitute, these sands highly contribute to placing chromium at the top value of the economic importance parameter in the EU classification of critical raw materials. Finding new sources to produce these sands can contribute to lowering its criticality. Chromite foundry sands must meet strict quality parameters, referred to as Cr2O3 content, Fineness Index, SiO2 content, and Acid Demand. The foundry chromite market is dominated by South Africa production deriving from layered intrusion chromite deposits. Chromite sands from ophiolite chromite deposits, normally used for the metallurgical-grade chromite market, were tested as an alternative starting raw material to produce chromite foundry sands. The study of the silicate impurities assemblage showed that its mineralogy strongly affects the result of the most crucial parameter, the Acid Demand. Ophiolite chromite with serpentine impurities should be depurated to a hardly affordable 0.31% SiO2 content to meet Acid Demand quality threshold, due to high reactivity of this silicate with the acid environment of the test. Those with olivine impurities require to be depurated to a much more easily affordable 2.11% SiO2 content. As a result, ophiolite chromite with an olivine dominated silicate assemblage can be used as an alternative source of chromite foundry sands.
Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements: Rationale and Design of the Environmental Conventions Index
Authors: Escobar-Pemberthy Natalia , Ivanova Maria
Published: August 2020

Global environmental conventions are created to address and resolve global environmental problems. Assessments of the achievement of specific environmental goals, however, indicate that there is room for progress and that improved collective action is required. Given the few existing studies that measure the implementation of international environmental law, it is important to expand existing analytical frameworks about international environmental agreements and their translation into national policies. This article explains the rationale and design of the Environmental Conventions Index, an implementation measurement tool we have developed at the Center for Governance and Sustainability at the University of Massachusetts Boston. The Index assesses the implementation of global environmental conventions in two clusters—conservation and pollution—showcasing the main trends for both countries and conventions. Using a mixed-method approach, we explain the development of this measurement tool as an instrument to inform policy changes at the national and global levels and present aggregate results of the analysis. As global environmental challenges in the conservation of natural resources and the persistence of pollutants become critical, assessment of countries’ performance on international environmental goals is essential. We offer an innovative method that provides academic analysis and policy input to improve implementation, and thus the effectiveness of these governance instruments in addressing global environmental challenges.
The Beginning of Marine Sustainability: Preliminary Results of Measuring Students’ Marine Knowledge and Ocean Literacy
Authors: Lin Yen-Ling , Wu Liang-Yu , Tsai Liang-Ting , Chang Cheng-Chieh
Published: August 2020

Ocean sustainability and resource use are emphasized globally. The primary goal of ocean preservation is to enhance citizens’ ocean literacy. In this study, cluster sampling was conducted on students from seven public middle schools in Taiwan to investigate their use of ocean literacy concept words, propositional sentences, and knowledge sources. Qualitative analysis, descriptive statistics, and one-way analysis of variance were conducted on 496 valid questionnaires. The middle school students exhibited an accuracy rate of 63% for ocean literacy sentence-making, which indicated a basic level of performance. The students commonly used terms such as “ocean,” “Atlantic Ocean,” and “tsunami.” Students had common misconceptions when using the terms “sea level rising,” “Kuroshio current,” and “tsunami.” In addition, students who were female, in a higher grade, and who attended a coastal school had higher ocean literacy scores. The students’ primary sources of ocean literacy knowledge were museums and television. Through an analysis students’ use of ocean concept words and misconceptions, the aim of this study was to enhance the implementation efficiency of marine education to cultivate students’ ocean literacy.
Neuroinvasive West Nile Infection with an Unusual Clinical Presentation: A Single-Center Case Series
Authors: Castaldo Nadia , Graziano Elena , Peghin Maddalena , Gallo Tolinda , D’Agaro Pierlanfranco , Sartor Assunta , Bove Tiziana , Cocconi Roberto , Merlino Giovanni , Bassetti Matteo
Published: August 2020

The 2018 West Nile Virus (WNV) season in Europe was characterized by an extremely high infection rate and an exceptionally higher burden when compared to previous seasons. Overall, there was a 10.9-fold increase in incidence in Italy, with 577 human cases, 230 WNV neuroinvasive diseases (WNNV) and 42 WNV-attributed deaths. Methods: in this paper we retrospectively reported the neurological presentation of 7 patients admitted to University Hospital of Udine with a diagnosis of WNNV, especially focusing on two patients who presented with atypical severe brain stem involvement. Conclusions: the atypical features of some of these forms highlight the necessity to stay vigilant and suspect the diagnosis when confronted with neurological symptoms. We strongly encourage clinicians to consider WNNV in patients presenting with unexplained neurological symptoms in mild climate-areas at risk.
Characterization of Inactivated Influenza Vaccines Used in the Russian National Immunization Program
Authors: Tarasov Mikhail , Shanko Andrei , Kordyukova Larisa , Katlinski Anton
Published: August 2020

Background: today’s standard quality control methods used to control the protein composition of inactivated influenza vaccines only take into account a few key reference components. They do not allow for thorough characterization of protein compositions. As a result, observation of unpredictable variations in major viral constituents and admixtures of cellular proteins within manufactured vaccines that may seriously influence the immunogenicity and safety of such vaccines has become a pressing issue in vaccinology. This study aims at testing a more sophisticated approach for analysis of inactivated split influenza vaccines licensed in the Russian Federation. The formulations under study are the most available on the market and are included in the Russian National Immunization Program. Methods: liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis, in combination with label-free protein quantitation via the intensity-based absolute-quantitation (iBAQ) algorithm, as well as a number of standard molecular analysis methods, such as sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and negative-stain transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were applied. Results: the methods implemented were able to identify dozens of viral and host proteins and quantify their relative amounts within the final formulations of different commercially available inactivated split influenza vaccines. Investigation of molecular morphology of the vaccine preparations using TEM revealed typical rosettes of major surface proteins (hemagglutinin and neuraminidase). DLS was used to demonstrate a size distribution of the rosettes and to test the stability of vaccine preparations at increased temperatures. Conclusions: a holistic approach based on modern, highly productive analytical procedures was for the first time applied for a series of different commercially available inactivated split influenza vaccines licensed in Russia. The protocols probed may be suggested for the post-marketing quality control of vaccines. Comparison of different preparations revealed that the Ultrix® and Ultrix® Quadri vaccines produced by pharmaceutical plant FORT LLC and trivalent vaccine Vaxigrip® produced by pharmaceutical company Sanofi Pasteur have well-organized antigen rosettes, they contain fewer admixture quantities of host cell proteins, and demonstrate good correlation among mostly abundant viral proteins detected by different methods.
Interferon Inducing Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Vaccine Candidate Protected Piglets from HP-PRRSV Challenge and Evoke a Higher Level of Neutralizing Antibodies Response
Authors: Li Yafei , Li Junhui , He Sun , Zhang Wei , Cao Jian , Pan Xiaomei , Tang Huifen , Zhou En-Min , Wu Chunyan , Nan Yuchen
Published: August 2020

Although widespread administration of attenuated porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) vaccines has been implemented since they first became commercially available two decades ago, PRRSV infection prevalence in swine herds remains high. The limited success of PRRSV vaccines is partly due to the well-established fact that a given vaccine strain confers only partial or no protection against heterologous strains. In our past work, A2MC2-P90, a novel PRRSV vaccine candidate that induced a type I IFNs response in vitro, conferred complete protection against challenge with genetically heterologous PRRSV strains. Here we assessed the ability of the PRRSV vaccine candidate A2MC2-P90 to protect piglets against the HP-PRRSV challenge and compared its efficacy to that of a licensed HP-PRRSV-specific vaccine (TJM-F92) assessed in parallel. A2MC2-P90 provided vaccinated piglets with 100% protection from a lethal challenge with extremely virulent HP-PRRSV-XJA1, while 100% mortality was observed for unvaccinated piglets by day 21 post-challenge. Notably, comparison of partial sequence (GP5) of XJA1 to A2MC2-P90 suggested there was only 88.7% homology. When comparing post-HP-PRRSV challenge responses between piglets administered A2AMC2-P90 versus those immunized with licensed vaccine TJM-F92, A2MC2-P90-vaccinated piglets rapidly developed a stronger protective humoral immune response, as evidenced by much higher titers of neutralizing antibodies, more rapid clearance of viremia and less nasal virus shedding. In conclusion, our data suggest that this novel vaccine candidate A2MC2-P90 has improved protection spectrum against heterologous HP-PRRSV strains.
Nora Virus VP4b and ORF1 Circulate in Hemolymph of Infected D. melanogaster with Coordinate Expression of Vago and Vir-1
Authors: Macke Amanda , Lopez Wilfredo , Carlson Darby J. , Carlson Kimberly A.
Published: August 2020

Study of the novel RNA virus, Nora virus, which is a persistent, picorna-like virus that replicates in the gut of Drosophila melanogaster offers insight into human innate immunity and other picorna-like viruses. Nora virus infection leads to a locomotor abnormality and upregulation of two candidate target proteins, Vago and Virus-induced RNA 1 (Vir-1). These proteins are uncharacterized in response to Nora virus. We hypothesize that Nora virus is circulating in the hemolymph of Nora virus-infected D. melanogaster, allowing for migration beyond the primary site of replication in the gut. Analysis by qRT-PCR demonstrated biphasic viral load and corresponding vago and vir-1 transcription levels, suggesting transcription of vago and vir-1 occurs in response to viral infection. However, Vir-1 is also present in virus-free D. melanogaster suggesting basal expression or alternative functions. Presence of Nora virus RNA and the Viral Protein 4b (VP4b), in hemolymph of infected D. melanogaster supports the hypothesized circulation of Nora virus in the hemolymph. The study suggests that impaired locomotor function may be due to transport of Nora virus from the gut to the brain via the hemolymph.
Anti-Flavivirus Vaccines: Review of the Present Situation and Perspectives of Subunit Vaccines Produced in Escherichia coli
Authors: Araujo Sergio C. , Pereira Lennon R. , Alves Rubens P. S. , Andreata-Santos Robert , Kanno Alex I. , Ferreira Luis Carlos S. , Gonçalves Viviane M.
Published: August 2020

This article aims to review the present status of anti-flavivirus subunit vaccines, both those at the experimental stage and those already available for clinical use. Aspects regarding development of vaccines to Yellow Fever virus, (YFV), Dengue virus (DENV), West Nile virus (WNV), Zika virus (ZIKV), and Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) are highlighted, with particular emphasis on purified recombinant proteins generated in bacterial cells. Currently licensed anti-flavivirus vaccines are based on inactivated, attenuated, or virus-vector vaccines. However, technological advances in the generation of recombinant antigens with preserved structural and immunological determinants reveal new possibilities for the development of recombinant protein-based vaccine formulations for clinical testing. Furthermore, novel proposals for multi-epitope vaccines and the discovery of new adjuvants and delivery systems that enhance and/or modulate immune responses can pave the way for the development of successful subunit vaccines. Nonetheless, advances in this field require high investments that will probably not raise interest from private pharmaceutical companies and, therefore, will require support by international philanthropic organizations and governments of the countries more severely stricken by these viruses.
IgM+ and IgT+ B Cell Traffic to the Heart during SAV Infection in Atlantic Salmon
Authors: Bakke Anne Flore , Bjørgen Håvard , Koppang Erling Olaf , Frost Petter , Afanasyev Sergey , Boysen Preben , Krasnov Aleksei , Lund Hege
Published: August 2020

B cells of teleost fish differentiate in the head kidney, and spleen, and either remain in the lymphatic organs or move to the blood and peripheral tissues. There is limited knowledge about piscine B cell traffic to sites of vaccination and infection and their functional roles at these sites. In this work, we examined the traffic of B cells in Atlantic salmon challenged with salmonid alphavirus (SAV). In situ hybridization (RNAScope) showed increased numbers of immunoglobin (Ig)M+ and IgT+ B cells in the heart in response to SAV challenge, with IgM+ B cells being most abundant. An increase in IgT+ B cells was also evident, indicating a role of IgT+ B cells in nonmucosal tissues and systemic viral infections. After infection, B cells were mainly found in the stratum spongiosum of the cardiac ventricle, colocalizing with virus-infected myocardial-like cells. From sequencing the variable region of IgM in the main target organ (heart) and comparing it with a major lymphatic organ (the spleen), co-occurrence in antibody repertoires indicated a transfer of B cells from the spleen to the heart, as well as earlier recruitment of B cells to the heart in vaccinated fish compared to those that were unvaccinated. Transcriptome analyses performed at 21 days post-challenge suggested higher expression of multiple mediators of inflammation and lymphocyte-specific genes in unvaccinated compared to vaccinated fish, in parallel with a massive suppression of genes involved in heart contraction, metabolism, and development of tissue. The adaptive responses to SAV in vaccinated salmon appeared to alleviate the disease. Altogether, these results suggest that migration of B cells from lymphatic organs to sites of infection is an important part of the adaptive immune response of Atlantic salmon to SAV.
Response of Clementine Mandarin to Water-Saving Strategies under Water Scarcity Conditions
Authors: El-Otmani Mohamed , Chouaibi Anouar , Azrof Charif , Bouchaou Lhoussaine , Choukr-Allah Redouane
Published: August 2020

Water scarcity is the most constraining factor for crop production, especially in arid and semi-arid areas of Mediterranean countries such as Morocco. Within these conditions, different water-saving strategies using deficit irrigation (DI) were tested on two six-years old clementine varieties (‘Sidi Aissa’ and ‘Orogrande’). These DI strategies were applied during the second part of fruit growth and during fruit maturation and included: the control treatment (Cntl), in which the trees received 100% of crop evapotranspiration (ETc) for the entire irrigation season; regulated deficit irrigation (RDI), with an application of 75% of ETc (RDI-1); partial rootzone drying (PRD), with an alternating irrigation between the two root system halves for 3–4 (PRD-3/4) and 7 (PRD-7) days, with an application of 50% crop water requirements; and RDI-2, with an application of 50% of crop water needs during fruit maturation. The results indicate that the trees preferably absorb the water from the upper 0–30 cm-depth soil profile and that fruit drop was increased by PRD for ‘Sidi Aissa’, whereas RDI-1 had no effect on this parameter. The DI strategies had no effect on fruit drop for ‘Orogrande’. The PRD reduced fruit size, yield and fruit juice content, with the effect being more pronounced on ‘Sidi Aissa’. The RDI-1 had no effect on fruit yield for ‘Orogrande’ but reduced it for ‘Sidi Aissa’. RDI-2 had no effect on yield, fruit size or fruit juice content. The DIs tested increased water use efficiency and enhanced fruit maturation as a result of increased juice sugar content and reduced acidity. The PRD tends to increase salt accumulation in the rootzone. Overall, ‘Orogrande’ was less sensitive to water stress and was more water-use efficient, and, under the semi-arid conditions of the experimental zone, PRD should not be used on clementine.
Study of Groundwater Flow Properties in a Karst System by Coupled Analysis of Diverse Environmental Tracers and Discharge Dynamics
Authors: Stroj Andrej , Briški Maja , Oštrić Maja
Published: August 2020

Monitoring of various naturally present substances or physical properties of the water, commonly called environmental tracers, can provide valuable insight in characteristics of groundwater flow systems and intrinsic processes. Analysis of individual tracer data most often gives an ambiguous interpretation, but employment of multiple diverse tracers can greatly increase interpretation reliability. We monitored multiple natural tracers including spring water electrical conductivity, temperature, loads of major anions and cations, stable isotopes of water, and total organic carbon together with discharge dynamics on Krbavica springs located in the Croatian part of Dinaric Karst region. We also monitored dissolved oxygen concentration as an indicator of “excess air” dynamics in the spring water, which is a very rarely recognized and not properly understood phenomenon in the karst groundwater studies. Analysis of the monitoring data revealed main characteristics of the karst system, among which following can be emphasized: (1) oxygen concentration together with conductivity and temperature (parameters monitored with high temporal resolution) were strongly related to discharge dynamics, while seasonal patterns were absent; (2) supersaturation with oxygen confirmed presence of “excess air”, most pronounced in high water conditions following the hydrograph peaks, indicating prevalence of closed flow conditions within the system; (3) electrical conductivity showed “anomalous” gradual decrease during the hydrograph recessions, attributed both to CO2 dynamics and mobilization of water from tiny fissures during high recharge conditions; and (4) stable isotope measurements confirmed good mixing of water within the system with mean residence time of a few years. Simultaneous monitoring of diverse tracer dynamics enabled detailed characterization of the karst system without excessive ambiguity.
Lessons to Be Learned: Groundwater Depletion in Chile’s Ligua and Petorca Watersheds through an Interdisciplinary Approach
Authors: Duran-Llacer Iongel , Munizaga Juan , Arumí José , Ruybal Christopher , Aguayo Mauricio , Sáez-Carrillo Katia , Arriagada Loretto , Rojas Octavio
Published: August 2020

Groundwater (GW) is the primary source of unfrozen freshwater on the planet and in many semi-arid areas, it is the only source of water available during low-water periods. In north-central Chile, there has been GW depletion as a result of semi-arid conditions and high water demand, which has unleashed major social conflicts, some due to drought and others due to agribusiness practices against the backdrop of a private water management model. The Ligua and Petorca watersheds in the Valparaíso Region were studied in order to analyze the influence of climatic and anthropogenic factors on aquifer depletion using an interdisciplinary approach that integrates hydroclimatic variables, remote sensing data techniques, and GW rights data to promote sustainable GW management. The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) were calculated and the 2002–2017 land-use change was analyzed. It was shown that GW decreased significantly (in 75% of the wells) and that the hydrological drought was moderate and prolonged (longest drought in the last 36 years). The avocado-growing area in Ligua increased significantly—by 2623 ha—with respect to other agricultural areas (higher GW decrease), while in Petorca, it decreased by 128 ha. In addition, GW-rainfall correlations were low and GW rights were granted continuously despite the drought. The results confirmed that aquifer depletion was mostly influenced by human factors due to overexploitation by agriculture and a lack of water management.
Correction: Engström, J., et al. Drought Vulnerability in the United States: An Integrated Assessment. Water 2020, 12, 2033
Authors: Engström Johanna , Jafarzadegan Keighobad , Moradkhani Hamid
Published: August 2020

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Chronic Patients’ Satisfaction with the Medical Aid
Authors: Grigoryeva Yekaterina , Yeremina Mariya , Bochkareva Galina
Published: August 2020

Population’s satisfaction with medical care has recently become an important structural component of the comprehensive assessment of the healthcare activities. The satisfaction is subjectively determined which makes it possible to assess the level of the population’s satisfaction with medical care. The sociological survey is recognised as the most informative method of study. The article provides the results of study of satisfaction with medical care of the respondents suffering from chronic diseases and followed up at the medical institutions of Saratov that has been conducted by the authors.
Peculiarities of Assessment of the Harmful (Dangerous) Production Factors in Healthcare: Medical and Legal Aspects
Authors: Shakhabov Islam , Melnikov Yuriy , Smyshlyayev Aleksey
Published: August 2020

The Order of the Government of the Russian Federation has approved a set of measures to stimulate the employers and employees for improving the labour conditions and health maintenance of employees. Today, one of the main regulatory document in the occupational safety ensuring the employees’ protection against professional diseases is Federal law No. 426-FZ «On the special assessment of labour conditions». This Law is intended for governing the assessment of the harmful (dangerous) production factors. Irrespective of the existing legislation, there are many facts of violations of the occupational safety that compromises the efficient prevention of industrial injuries and professional diseases. Special assessment of labour conditions is important from the point of view of ensuring the labour rights of employees. The special assessment is a multiple-stage and complex process. According to the authors, for an efficient control mechanism of labour conditions in healthcare, a number of changes should be made to the current regulatory documents.
Analysis and control of non-financial assets of state and municipal budgetary institutions
Authors: Nechaev Sergey , Fedchenko Elena
Published: August 2020

The article considers the algorithm developed by the authors for a comparative analysis of state and municipal institutions, which allows, based on a comparison of the calculated indicators of the state of non-financial assets and the efficiency of their use, to highlight the most priority objects for state (municipal) financial control. In order to apply this algorithm, an analysis was also made of various approaches to assessing the quality of managing non-financial assets and a general scoring methodology for assessing institutions on the basis of accounting (financial) statements was formed.
Temporarily or partially remote work: law enforcement lessons
Authors: Lebedev Viktor , Lebedeva Elena
Published: August 2020

The article considers the state’s initiatives for the further development of remote forms of labor relations. The features of providing medical care in a remote format are considered. Comparative analysis: draft decree of the RF Government “On peculiarities of legal regulation of labor relations in 2020” from 27.05.2020 and draft Federal law “On introducing amendments to article 57 of the Labor code of the Russian Federation” dated 02.06.2020 offering to regulate temporary and partial shift on the remote (remote) work; the main provisions of the employment contract and the peculiarities of employment contract for remote workers.
O impacto da Equoterapia no desenvolvimento infantil - relato de caso
Authors: Cunha Aimê , Ajalla Guedes da Costa Fernanda , Kochhann Catherine , Valle Nicolodi Graziela , Da Porciuncula Dias da Costa Lia
Published: August 2020

Objetivo. Avaliar os efeitos da equoterapia em um paciente com atraso no desenvolvimento global decorrente da constrição intrauterina do ducto arterioso. Método. Esta pesquisa teve característica de um estudo de caso, sob perspectiva qualitativa e descritiva. Ocorreu no Centro de Equoterapia UNICRUZ – CEU, localizado no município de Cruz Alta. Utilizamos para avaliação do praticante a Ficha de Avaliação Motora na Prática da Equoterapia validada pela ANDE-BRASIL. A Ficha é própria para a Fisioterapia, visa a uma avaliação motora do praticante durante a terapia. Os dados foram analisados através de pacote estatístico adequado. Resultados. Foi possível verificar que o paciente apresentava um atraso no desenvolvimento global, na aquisição dos marcos do desenvolvimento humano. Após a terapia adquiriu melhora do equilíbrio, força muscular, coordenação motora e marcha. Conclusão. A equoterapia promoveu ganho ao praticante tanto em níveis motores como psicossociais, proporcionando desenvolvimento neurológico seguindo os marcos do desenvolvimento humano.
Kadar Fe(III) Pada Air Sumur Galian yang Dikonsumsi Masyarakat Menggunakan Spektrofotometer UV-VIS
Authors: Ohi Sriyana , Kunusa Wiwin Rewini , Lukum Astin
Published: August 2020

Dalam penelitian ini, dilakukan analisis kadar Fe(III) pada sampel air sumur galian yang dikonsumsi masyarakat sebanyak 10 sampel yang tersebar dibeberapa wilayah Kota Gorontalo. Sampel diasamkan dengan 0.3 mL HNO3 4M dan 0.5 mL KSCN 2M dan absorbansi diukur dalam Spektrometer UV-Visible. Nilai absorbansi dari hasil pengukuran larutan standar dengan deret konsentrasi 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 dan 1 ppm larutan induk Fe 100 ppm diperoleh persamaan regresi linier y = 0.000x + 0.016 dengan nilai regresi (R2) = 0.9860. (λMax) 490 nm dengan nilai absorbansi (A) tertinggi yakni 0.043. Data ini digunakan untuk pengukuran sampel di lokasi I. Untuk Lokasi II, Nilai absorbansi dari hasil pengukuran larutan standar dengan deret konsentrasi 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 dan 1 diperoleh persamaan regresi linier y = 0.036x + 0.006 dengan nilai regresi (R2) 0.9800. (λMax) 510 nm dengan nilai absorbansi (A) tertinggi yakni 0.025. Hasil pengukuran sampel untuk Lokasi I yakni kode sampel A = -0.1060, B = -0.0303, C = 0.3780, D = 0.1667 dan E = 0.3636. Untuk Lokasi II yakni kode sampel A = 0.175, B = 0.050, C = 0.3780, D = 0.050 dan E = 0.675. Disimpulkan bahwa, kandungan konsentrasi Fe di 5 lokasi ini masih dibawah NAB yakni ˂ 1 mg/L karena konsentrasi Fe yang dianjurkan oleh WHO minimal adalah 1 mg/L. Pada air tanah bervariasi mulai dari 0,01 mg/l - 25 mg/l.
Pengaruh Penerapan Interprofessional Education Terhadap Pengetahuan, Sikap Dan Perilaku Remaja Tentang Menstrual Hygiene Management
Authors: Hanisyahputri Nabila Amelia , Sri Ramadany  , Muhammad Tamar  , Sabrina Dwi Prihartini  , Anita Dwi Agustina Sari
Published: August 2020

Women and girls struggle to manage menstruation caused by the lack of information obtained. Lack of access to information tends to be experienced by young women who live in pesantren. One effort to realize good collaboration is through the educational process, for example IPE (Interprofessional education). IPE is an innovation that is being developed in the world of the health profession which aims to improve health services through collaboration between health workers. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the application of IPE conducted by health students on the knowledge, attitudes and behavior of adolescents about menstrual hygiene management. This was an observational quantitative study with pre-post test control group design. A sample of 40 young women in the intervention group and 40 control groups. The results showed a significant effect on the intervention group receiving education by the IPE method from health students. The implementation of IPE in the form of education to young women can influence the improvement of knowledge, attitudes and behavior of adolescents towards menstrual hygiene management.

 

Keywords: Interprofessional Education, Management of menstrual hygiene, young women, boarding schools.

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Wanita dan anak perempuan kesulitan dalam mengelola menstruasi diakibatkan oleh kurangnya informasi yang diperoleh. Kurangnya akses informasi cenderung dialami oleh remaja putri yang tinggal di pesantren. Salah satu upaya untuk mewujudkan kolaborasi yang baik yaitu melalui proses pendidikan, misalnya IPE (Interprofessional education). IPE merupakan suatu inovasi yang sedang dikembangkan dalam dunia profesi kesehatan yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pelayanan kesehatan melalui kolaborasi antar tenaga kesehatan.  Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan IPE yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa kesehatan terhadap pengetahuan, sikap dan perilaku remaja tentang manajemen kebersihan menstruasi. Ini merupakan penelitian  kuantitatif observasional dengan pre-post test control group design. Sampel sebanyak 40 remaja putri kelompok intervensi dan 40 kelompok kontrol. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan pada kelompok intervensi yang menerima edukasi dengan metode IPE dari mahasiswa kesehatan. Pengimplementasian IPE dalam bentuk edukasi kepada remaja putri dapat mempengaruhi peningkatan pengetahuan, sikap dan perilaku remaja terhadap manajemen kebersihan menstruasi.

 

Keywords: Interprofessional Education, Manajemen kebersihan menstruasi, remaja putri, pesantren.
Pengembangan Modul Deteksi Risiko Hipertensi Dalam Kehamilan
Authors: Jumriana Ibriani  , Manapa Esther Sanda , Ahmad Mardiana , Nontji Werna , Deviana Soraya Riu  , Usman Andi Nilawati
Published: August 2020

The purpose of the module development research in pregnancy was to produce a learning media for hypertension risk detection modules, determine the level of module validity, test the module's suitability and module effectiveness in increasing the knowledge of pregnant women. This research was a research and development, with a scientific approach adapted from the Define, Design, Development and Dissemination (4-D) model. This research was a quasi experimental research with one group pretest and posttest design. The number of samples is 30 pregnant women. Modules are validated based on material and media experts, then tested on limited groups and large samples. The assessment results obtained from the material expert validator 3.77, media expert 3.33, it can be concluded that the hypertension risk detection module in pregnancy was very good and valid. 3.61 test results mean that this module was eligible to use. The results at the 60% pretest meant that knowledge of pregnant women was sufficient and posttest was 86.67% which meant that maternal knowledge increased after being given the learning media for the detection of hypertension risk in pregnancy.

 

Keywords: development, modules, detection of hypertension risk, 4-D.

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Tujuan penelitian pengembangan modul pada kehamilan yaitu menghasilkan media pembelajaran modul deteksi risiko hipertensi, menegetahui tingkat kevalidan modul, menguji kelayakan modul dan efektifitas modul dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu hamil. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan (research & development), dengan pendekatan saintifik yang diadaptasi dari model Define, Design, Development dan Dissemination (4-D). Penelitian ini adalah penelitian quasi eksperimental dengan desain one group pretest dan posttes. Jumlah sampel 30 ibu hamil. Modul divalidasi berdasarkan ahli materi dan media, kemudian diujicobakan kepada kelompok terbatas dan sampel besar. Hasil penilaian yang didapatkan dari validator ahli materi 3,77, ahli media 3,33 dapat disimpulkan bahwa modul deteksi risiko hipertensi dalam kehamilan sangat baik dan valid. Hasil uji 3,61 berarti modul ini layak untuk di gunakan. Hasil pada pretest 60 % yang berarti penegtahuan ibu hamil cukup dan posttes didaptkan 86,67% yang berarti pengetahuain ibu meningkat setelah diberikan media pembelajaran modul deteksi risiko hipertensi dalam kehamilan.

 

Kata kunci: penegembangan, modul, deteksi risko hipertensi, 4-D.
Pengetahuan Dan Dukungan Suami Dalam Penggunaan KB Suntik
Authors: Ema Nurmaliza , Sartika Wiwi , Qomariah Siti
Published: August 2020

The use of contraceptives is one way to control the population explosion. It is estimated that in 2013 the world population growth acceleration will experience a higher increase. In 2025 the world's population will increase to 8.1 billion, and will continue to grow in 2050 to become 9.6 billion. This study aimed to see the relationship between knowledge and support from husbands in the use of injection family planning at the Afiyah Pratama Clinic. This research method with analytic survey using cross sectional design. It will be held on December 1 to 31 2019 at the Afiyah Pratama Clinic. With the population, namely family planning acceptors who visited dikilinik with a total of 57 respondents. The sampling technique was using Accidental Sampling. The research instrument used was a questionnaire. Data processing procedures include Editing, Coding, Processing, Cleaning. The analysis used was univariate, bivariate and multivariate. Bivariate analysis using the chi-square test with a confidence level of 95%. From the research results, it was found that the knowledge obtained p-value = .002, while husband's support was p-value = .000. So it can be concluded that the husband's knowledge and support greatly influence the use of contraceptives.

 

Keywords: Knowledge, Husband Support, KB injection

ABSTRAK

 

Penggunaan alat kontrasepsi merupakan salah satu cara untuk mengendalikan ledakan penduduk. Diperkirakan pada tahun 2013  percepatan pertumbuhan penduduk di dunia mengalami peningkatan lebih tinggi. Pada tahun 2025 penduduk dunia akan naik menjadi 8,1 miliar , dan akan terus berkembang pada tahun 2050 menjadi 9,6 miliar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat hubungan pengetahuan dan dukungan suami dalam penggunaaan KB Suntik di Klinik Pratama Afiyah. Metode penelitian ini dengan survey analitik menggunakan  design cross sectional. Pelaksanaannya pada tanggal 01 sampai 31 Desember 2019 di Klinik Pratama Afiyah. Dengan populasi yaitu ibu aseptor KB yang berkunjung dikilinik dengan jumlah 57 responden. Tehnik pengambilan sampel dengan Accidental Sampling. Instrument penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuesioner. Prosedur pengolaan data dengan Editing, Coding, Processing, Cleaning.  Analisis yang digunakan secara univariat, bivariate dan multivariate. Analisa Bivariat menggunakan  uji  chi-square dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95%. Dari hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa pengetahuan didapatkan nilai p-value=.002, sedangkan dukungan suami p-value=.000. Jadi dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengetahuan dan dukungan suami sangat mempengaruhi dalam penggunaan kontrasepsi KB.

Kata Kunci: Pengetahuan, Dukungan Suami,  KB suntik..
La era de la irracionalidad política global
Authors:   Universidad de Murcia, Carrillo García Germán
Published: August 2020

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Avatares como tutores virtuales
Authors:   , Ahmad Tamara
Published: August 2020

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Estudio de zonas críticas de emisión con modelos de receptores en regiones urbanas con entornos industrializados
Authors:   , Mellado Daniela
Published: August 2020

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The Invisible Population of Students With Learning Disabilities in South Korea
Authors: Shin Mikyung , Choi Nari
Published: August 2020

Over the last decade, there has been a rapidly declining trend in the prevalence of students with learning disabilities in South Korea. In 2019, only 1.5% of students receiving special education support were identified as having learning disabilities. This study reports on three current issues related to learning disabilities to provide a greater understanding of this declining trend in South Korea: the ongoing debate on the definition of students with learning disabilities, the continuing disagreement on the identification criteria for students with learning disabilities, and the public’s limited understanding of learning disabilities. Suggestions for future directions are also discussed.
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Authors: Crowhurst Pons Felipe Ignacio
Published: August 2020

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NOTAS ETNOGRÁFICAS PARA EL DESARROLLO DE ARCHIVOS BAJO LA MIRADA DEL PATRIMONIO CRÍTICO
Authors: Andrade Pablo , Martínez P. María Angélica
Published: August 2020

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Authors: Dávila Ignacio Del Valle , Seliprandy Fernando
Published: August 2020

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Authors: Ruiz Rengifo Hoover Wadith
Published: August 2020

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Authors: Pangaribuan Enjellia Priscilla Br. , Utomo Kinanti Putri , Mas’ud Ibnu , Tandirau Dorce Berkat
Published: August 2020

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Kata Kunci: Evaluasi, Heuristik, Usability
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Authors: Jasiczak Józef , Kanoniczak Marcin , Smaga Łukasz
Published: August 2020

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