bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The demography of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: data on 3000 consecutive, surgically treated patients and a systematic review of the literature
Authors: Sundström Nina , Lundin Fredrik , Arvidsson Lisa , Tullberg Mats , Wikkelsø Carsten
Published: April 2022

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to describe the demographic characteristics of patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) through an analysis of 3000 consecutive, surgically treated Swedish patients and a systematic review of the literature.

METHODS

Data on age, sex, comorbidities, diagnostic delay, initial symptoms, and severity of symptoms at diagnosis were extracted from the Swedish Hydrocephalus Quality Registry. In addition, a systematic PRISMA-based review of the literature published from database inception until August 2019 was performed using the PubMed, Cochrane, and Scopus databases on the basis of two concepts: normal pressure hydrocephalus and demography and their association with related terms. Of 1020 unique articles, 16 were eligible for study inclusion and were assessed for quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Mean and weighted mean values were calculated.

RESULTS

The mean patient age at the time of surgery was 74.4 years, 79% of patients were in their 70s, and 60% of the patients were men. Almost 50% of the patients had symptoms from four main domains (i.e., balance, gait, cognition, and urinary dysfunction) at disease onset. Patients aged < 60 years (2%) reported more headaches and fewer balance problems than those aged ≥ 60. Women were more impaired in function than men at the time of diagnosis. Dementia (Mini-Mental State Examination score < 25) was found in 47% of the patients. Men had more diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and stroke than women, and comorbidity correlated with increased impairment. The incidence of surgery for iNPH was 20%–40% of the disease incidence according to survey and operation-based studies.

CONCLUSIONS

Most iNPH patients undergo surgery in their 70s. Those aged < 60 years show slightly different symptomatology and probably present with a specific disease entity, indicating that the lower age limit for iNPH should be 60 years. iNPH patients have severe impairment preceded by a long diagnostic delay. Even though the included study designs differed, the systematic review showed that the disorder has a very low treatment incidence. The importance of diagnosing and treating iNPH is further emphasized by the fact that iNPH may account for a considerable part of all cases of dementia.
Intraoperative localization and preservation of reading in ventral occipitotemporal cortex
Authors: Woolnough Oscar , Snyder Kathryn M. , Morse Cale W. , McCarty Meredith J. , Lhatoo Samden D. , Tandon Nitin
Published: April 2022

OBJECTIVE

Resective surgery in language-dominant ventral occipitotemporal cortex (vOTC) carries the risk of causing impairment to reading. Because it is not on the lateral surface, it is not easily accessible for intraoperative mapping, and extensive stimulation mapping can be time-consuming. Here the authors assess the feasibility of using task-based electrocorticography (ECoG) recordings intraoperatively to help guide stimulation mapping of reading in vOTC.

METHODS

In 11 patients undergoing extraoperative, intracranial seizure mapping, the authors recorded induced broadband gamma activation (70–150 Hz) during a visual category localizer. In 2 additional patients, whose pathologies necessitated resections in language-dominant vOTC, task-based functional mapping was performed intraoperatively using subdural ECoG alongside direct cortical stimulation.

RESULTS

Word-responsive cortex localized using ECoG showed a high sensitivity (72%) to stimulation-induced reading deficits, and the confluence of ECoG and stimulation-positive sites appears to demarcate the visual word form area. Intraoperative task-based ECoG mapping was possible in < 3 minutes, providing a high signal quality, and initial intraoperative data analysis took < 3 minutes, allowing for rapid assessment of broad areas of cortex. Cortical areas critical for reading were mapped and successfully preserved, while also enabling pathological tissue to be completely removed.

CONCLUSIONS

Eloquent cortex in ventral visual cortex can be rapidly mapped intraoperatively using ECoG. This method acts to guide high-probability targets for stimulation with limited patient participation and can be used to avoid iatrogenic dyslexia following surgery.
Regrowth factors of WHO grade I skull base meningiomas following incomplete resection
Authors: Park Hun Ho , Yoo Jihwan , Oh Hyeong-Cheol , Cha Yoon Jin , Kim Se Hoon , Hong Chang-Ki , Lee Kyu-Sung
Published: April 2022

OBJECTIVE

The role of adjuvant radiation therapy following incomplete resection of WHO grade I skull base meningiomas (SBMs) is controversial, and little is known regarding the behavior of residual tumors. The authors investigated the factors that influence regrowth of residual WHO grade I SBMs following incomplete resection.

METHODS

From 2005 to 2019, a total of 710 patients underwent surgery for newly diagnosed WHO grade I SBMs. The data of 115 patients (16.2%) with incomplete resection and without any adjuvant radiotherapy were retrospectively assessed during a mean follow-up of 78 months (range 27–198 months). Pre-, intra-, and postoperative clinical and molecular factors were analyzed for relevance to regrowth-free survival (RFS).

RESULTS

Eighty patients were eligible for analysis, excluding those who were lost to follow-up (n = 10) or had adjuvant radiotherapy (n = 25). Regrowth occurred in 39 patients (48.7%), with a mean RFS of 50 months (range 3–191 months). Significant predictors of regrowth were Ki-67 proliferative index (PI) ≥ 4% (p = 0.017), Simpson resection grades IV and V (p = 0.005), and invasion of the cavernous sinus (p = 0.027) and Meckel’s cave (p = 0.027). After Cox regression analysis, only Ki-67 PI ≥ 4% (hazard ratio [HR] 9.39, p = 0.003) and Simpson grades IV and V (HR 8.65, p = 0.001) showed significant deterioration of RFS. When stratified into 4 scoring groups, the mean RFSs were 110, 70, 38, and 9 months for scores 1 (Ki-67 PI < 4% and Simpson grade III), 2 (Ki-67 PI < 4% and Simpson grades IV and V), 3 (Ki-67 PI ≥ 4% and Simpson grade III), and 4 (Ki-67 PI ≥ 4% and Simpson grades IV and V), respectively. RFS was significantly longer for score 1 versus scores 2–4 (p < 0.01). Tumor consistency, histology, location, peritumoral edema, vascular encasement, and telomerase reverse transcriptase promoter mutation had no impact on regrowth.

CONCLUSIONS

Ki-67 PI and Simpson resection grade showed significant associations with RFS for WHO grade I SBMs following incomplete resection. Ki-67 PI and Simpson resection grade could be utilized to stratify the level of risk for regrowth.
Педагогічна геоінформатика. Ч. 3. Геоінформаційні системи
Authors: Холошин Ігор Віталійович
Published: April 2022

Пропоноване видання є третьою частиною навчального посібника «Педагогічна геоінформатика», присвяченого питанням запровадження геоінформаційної освіти в педагогічних ВНЗ України. Ця частина розкриває освітній потенціал ГІС-технологій у курсах шкільної географії різного рівня підготовки. У теоретичній частині викладено історію розвитку ГІС-технологій, основні функціональні компоненти, структуру, організацію даних й аналітичні можливості ГІС, а також подано приклади їх практичного застосування. У практичній частині посібника детально, на конкретних прикладах, проаналізовано педагогічні технології запровадження ГІС-технологій у практику сучасної школи в різних формах організації навчання. У додатку до посібника подано методичні розробки для проведення практичних і лабораторних робіт різного тематичного змісту. Посібник розрахований на студентів-географів педагогічних ВНЗ, а також вчителів географії загальноосвітніх шкіл, коледжів та ліцеїв. Представляє інтерес і для вчителів інформатики, біології, математики та фізики.
Конфіксальні структури з пол-(полу-)...-ок в українській мові
Authors: Качайло К. А.
Published: April 2022

Досліджено конфіксальні структури з пол-(полу-)...-ок в українській мові. Доведено, що шляхом конфіксації за допомогою форманта пол-(полу-)...-ок утворилася велика кількість похідних, які складають окремі лексико-словотвірні групи. Похідні з пів - (полу-)...- ок широко функціонують як у літературній мові, так і діалектах.
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Different Dementia Disorders: A Large-Scale Study of 10,000 Individuals
Authors: Schwertner Emilia , Pereira Joana B. , Xu Hong , Secnik Juraj , Winblad Bengt , Eriksdotter Maria , Nägga Katarina , Religa Dorota
Published: April 2022

Background: The majority of individuals with dementia will suffer from behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). These symptoms contribute to functional impairment and caregiver burden. Objective: To characterize BPSD in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), vascular dementia (VaD), mixed (Mixed) dementia, Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and unspecified dementia in individuals residing in long-term care facilities. Methods: We included 10,405 individuals with dementia living in long-term care facilities from the Swedish registry for cognitive/dementia disorders (SveDem) and the Swedish BPSD registry. BPSD was assessed with the Neuropsychiatric Inventory - Nursing Home Version (NPI-NH). Multivariate logistic regression models were used to evaluate the associations between dementia diagnoses and different BPSDs. Results: The most common symptoms were aberrant motor behavior, agitation, and irritability. Compared to AD, we found a lower risk of delusions (in FTD, unspecified dementia), hallucinations (FTD), agitation (VaD, PDD, unspecified dementia), elation/euphoria (DLB), anxiety (Mixed, VaD, unspecified dementia), disinhibition (in PDD), irritability (in DLB, FTD, unspecified dementia), aberrant motor behavior (Mixed, VaD, unspecified dementia), and sleep and night-time behavior changes (unspecified dementia). Higher risk of delusions (DLB), hallucinations (DLB, PDD), apathy (VaD, FTD), disinhibition (FTD), and appetite and eating abnormalities (FTD) were also found in comparison to AD. Conclusion: Although individuals in our sample were diagnosed with different dementia disorders, they all exhibited aberrant motor behavior, agitation, and irritability. This suggests common underlying psychosocial or biological mechanisms. We recommend prioritizing these symptoms while planning interventions in long-term care facilities.
Discordant expression of maternal SLE in twin pregnancy with a single fetal AV block: A case report
Authors: Mehdi M.Q. , Franco Fuenmayor M.E. , Aly A.M.
Published: April 2022

There are multiple manifestations in the neonatal period for infants born to mothers with systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE), ranging from cardiac, hematologic and dermatologic abnormalities. Cardiac complications may arise in utero in the form of heart block with a resulting increase in fetal mortality. The fetal conduction system is suspected to be affected by transplacental maternal antibodies, however additional environmental and fetal factors appear to play a role. We describe a rare case of a dichorionic-diamniotic twin pregnancy in which only one twin developed a complete heart block progressing to hydrops fetalis and fetal demise.
No Efficient Disjunction or Conjunction of Switch-Lists
Authors: Mengel Stefan
Published: April 2022

It is shown that disjunction of two switch-lists can blow up the representation size exponentially. Since switch-lists can be negated without any increase in size, this shows that conjunction of switch-lists also leads to an exponential blow-up in general.
Construction of Islam and the Muslims in the USA: Evidence from Print Media
Authors: Tariq Muhammad , Iqbal Zafar , Khan Fazal Rahim
Published: April 2022

The US media features a negative rhetoric against the Muslims by posing them as a threat to the West. This article/study aims to explore how the US media constructs the image of Islam and the Muslims for the viewers. It also aims to analyze the perspective of the US writers about Islam and the Muslims. The paper analyzes 2,523 articles, descriptive of Islam and the Muslims and published in the US press from January to March 2017. It explores and describes the level to which the negative words and metaphors are used in the leading articles, which eventually constructs a negative image of the Muslims and Islam among the US citizenry. This negative portrayal by the US media points to the emergence and evolution of the patterns of representation of Islam, which are constitutive of an existential threat image. The study recommends the analysis of all media actors who speak / write about Islam and the Muslims at a broader level to understand the problem in its true perspective/essence with an aim to explore its prognostics.
Perspective of the Islamic Law of War on the Armed Non-state Actors’ Militancy
Authors: Chattha Asma Nasar
Published: April 2022

The Islamic law of war and International Humanitarian law (IHL), both aim at preserving the human dignity of combatants and non-combatants by defining the parameters for the belligerent parties in the conduct of war. Armed non-state actors involved in conflict in recent years, however, negate this very principle of avoiding unnecessary suffering by targeting civilians and the most vulnerable segments of the society. Armed groups with Islamic inclination, at the same time attempt at gaining legitimacy using distorted religious interpretations. Yet practically their modus operandi is violating Islamic law of armed conflict creating a paradoxical situation. In order to examine concept of armed non-state actors in Islamic law on armed conflict and their conflicting attributes Al-Shaybani’s Al-Siyar Al-Kabir is discussed in detail. It provides guidance and rules addressing both internal and international matters on a similar pattern as in international law. Furthermore, challenges arisen from the activities of armed groups having Islamic affiliation and their possible solutions are also discussed. One plausible remedy for the puzzling standing of armed groups in non-international conflicts is to include them in interpretation and operationalization of laws governing their conduct in war. Islamic law of armed conflict can play a crucial role in bridging to gap between non-state actors claiming Islamic affiliation and international community.
Natural Disasters in Pakistan and Media Coverages. A Comparative Study of Pakistani English and Urdu Newspaper.
Authors: Javed Naeem
Published: April 2022

Pakistan is frequently facing Natural disasters in every passing year and media play a vital role in enlighten and update the public about calamities and its several impacts. This study was conducted to analyse Pakistani English and Urdu newspaper comparative coverage about Natural disaster in Pakistan. The data for this study were collected from four newspapers (The Nation, The News, Nawa-i-Waqt & Jang) during period of 8 year 2010 to 2017. A content analysis was conducted to identify the coverage frequency of articles related to two issues of Natural disaster (flood & drought) in Pakistan. The research has been accomplished under the theoretical framework of Agenda Setting Theory and Social Responsibility Theory. The study finding revealed that Pakistani Urdu newspaper gave more coverage as compare to English newspapers and it is also found that all English & Urdu press highlighted issue of flood more as compared to issue of drought. The research indicates that Pakistani newspapers play a dynamic role in making alertness about research issues of natural disaster in Pakistan. The study suggests that print media must cooperate with disaster management authorities for the betterment of early warnings system, precautionary measures, and disaster relief activities.

Key Words: Natural disaster, Media coverages, Content analysis
Information literacy skills are required in finding reliable toxicological information resources
Authors: Laitinen Heikki , Juvonen Risto Olavi , Saarti Jarmo
Published: April 2022

Chemicals are a part of modern life, but they are potentially hazardous. Consumers, regulatory authorities, information specialists, researchers, students, and toxicologists need access to evidence-based safety information about chemicals either in their ordinary life or in their work to protect their own health, that of other co-workers and ultimately the environment in which we all live. The most important open sources of safety information are databases such as PubMed and PubChem and open access scholarly journals, as well as websites of regulatory authorities and research institutions. This paper discusses the need for toxicological information literacy and its contents for all to identify reliable information. Reliable open access sources for toxicological information of chemicals are also provided.
Training of subject specialist librarians in developed countries: a model offering regarding medical librarianship for Turkey
Authors: Coşkun Burak , Sert Işıl İlknur , Sert Işıl İlknur
Published: April 2022

Medical librarianship (ML) has become one of the vital issues today. Expert librarians /information professionals can assist their users in cooperation with academics on issues that fall within their field. In developed countries, specialist librarianship gains importance in Information and Document Management (IDM) education. This study aims to present an idea about the training given in medical librarianship first and then in other specialties (Law Librarianship, Engineering Librarianship, etc.).
Brain Functional Connectivity Changes During Learning of Time Discrimination
Authors:   Department of Computer Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Hoodgar Mahdi , Khosrowabadi Reza ,   Department of Computer Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Navi Keivan ,   Department of Computer Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Mahdipour Ebrahim ,   Department of Computer Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: April 2022

Introduction: The human brain is a complex system consisting of connected nerve cells that adapt to and learn from the environment by changing its regional activities. The synchrony between these regional activities is called functional network changes during life and results in the learning of new skills. Time perception and interval discrimination are among the most necessary skills for the human being to perceive motions, coordinate motor functions, speak, and perform many cognitive functions. Despite its importance, the underlying mechanism of changes in brain functional connectivity patterns during learning time intervals still need to be well understood. Methods: This study aimed to show how electroencephalography (EEG) functional connectivity changes are associated with learning temporal intervals. In this regard, 12 healthy volunteers were trained with an auditory time-interval discrimination task over six days while their brain activities were recorded via EEG signals during the first and the last sessions. Then, changes in regional phase synchronization were calculated using the weighted/phase lag index (WPLI) approach, the most effective EEG functional connections at the temporal and prefrontal regions, and in the theta and beta bands frequency. In addition, the WPLI reported more accurate values. Results: The results showed that learning interval discrimination significantly changed functional connectivity in the prefrontal and temporal regions. Conclusion: These findings could shed light on a better understanding of the brain mechanism involved in time perception.
Design and Development of an Innovative Test Device Capable of Automatically Performing Carpet Static Loading Tests
Authors: ALSAYED Maher , KAYNAK Hatice Kübra , ÇELİK Halil
Published: April 2022

The resistance of carpets to texture deformation is considered one of the most important properties that affects the quality of carpet. Static load is an essential factor that has a profound impact on carpets causing compression of carpet pile yarns. Mainly, two tests are available to determine the compressibility and resilience performance of carpets, namely thickness loss after brief moderate static loading and thickness loss after prolonged heavy static loading. Currently, the commercially available test devices have drawbacks, including a requirement for an additional apparatus to test performance, conducting tests manually which leads to personal faults, and inability of storing test data. In this study, a newly developed test device for measuring compressibility and resilience performance of carpet was designed and manufactured. The newly designed test device is statistically verified and capable of performing carpet thickness measurement, brief moderate static loading and prolonged heavy static loading tests automatically.
Os manuscritos e as imaxes de Emilia Pardo Bazán: catálogo do arquivo da familia Pardo Bazán
Authors: Axeitos Valiño Ricardo , Cosme Abollo Nélida
Published: April 2022

O catálogo que temos a satisfacción de poñer a disposición dos usuarios do Arquivo da Real Academia Galega ten a súa orixe na crecente necesidade de dar a coñecer dun modo fiable, con rigor e claridade, non soamente a organización, senón tamén, o contido da documentación literaria de Emilia Pardo Bazán existente na Institución. Até o de agora este fondo, custodiado pola Real Academia Galega, é o acervo documental máis grande e completo que se conserva da escritora coruñesa. Por este motivo cremos que a súa difusión non só é importante senón tamén necesaria, especialmente ao coincidir coa revalorización que a crítica vén facendo nos últimos anos da obra de Emilia Pardo Bazán.
Poesías galegas
Authors: Añón Paz Francisco
Published: April 2022

Francisco Añón Paz, o bardo de Boel, aquel que un día foi petrucio venerado das Letras Galegas, estanos a pedir, dende o recanto escuro de seu esquencemento, o don dunha lembranza. Non reclama cousa que en xustiza lle non pertenza. Un recordo, si, pero tamén unha meirande estima pola súa obra lírica e −cómpre sinalalo− pola súa rexa figura humana. Añón foi un home sinxelo, puro e rebelde −ai da rebeldía dos sinxelos!− e, como tal, con maina rexedume, vindica o que é seu. Temos a obriga de escoitar a súa voz. Edición realizada co gallo do Día das Letras Galegas de 1966.
АНАЛІЗ РЕЗУЛЬТАТІВ ВИСТУПІВ ЗБІРНОЇ КОМАНДИ УКРАЇНИ ІЗ ЖІНОЧОЇ БОРОТЬБИ НА ОФІЦІЙНИХ ЗМАГАННЯХ (1992–2021 РР.): ПОВІДОМЛЕННЯ ДРУГЕ
Authors: Shandrygos V. I. , Blazheyko A. I. , Latyshev N. V. , Tropyn Y. N. , Boychenko N. V. , Myroshnychenho Y. S.
Published: April 2022

Мета – проаналізувати результати виступів спортсменок збірної команди України із жіночої боротьби на міжнародних змаганнях із 1992 р. по 2021 р. та скласти прогноз на майбутні змагання. Матеріал і методи дослідження. У роботі застосовані аналіз науково-методичної літератури та джерел інтернету, аналіз офіційних протоколів змагань, методи математичної статистики. Проаналізовано виступи спортсменок збірної команди України із жіночої боротьби на чемпіонатах Європи, чемпіонатах світу та Олімпійських іграх серед дорослих із 1992 р. по 2021 р. Підраховувалася кількість здобутих медалей. Для більш детального аналізу та прогнозування всі змагання були об’єднані в чотирирічні олімпійські цикли. Вихідні дані результатів виступів узяті з офіційного сайту міжнародної федерації спортивної боротьби “United World Wrestling”. Для статистичної обробки даних і графічного представлення результатів використовувалася програма MS Excel. Результати. Аналіз результатів показує, що за роки незалежності борчині завоювали 111 медалей на чемпіонатах Європи (включно з ІІ Європейськими іграми 2019 р.), з них 29 (26,13 %) – золоті медалі. У середньому спортсменки за аналізований період завойовували 3,96 медалей. Статистика нагород на чемпіонатах світу показує, що були завойовані 42 медалі, з них 11 (26,19 %) – золотих. Це у 2,64 раза менше, ніж кількість медалей на чемпіонатах Європи, а золотих медалей – у 2,63 раза менше. У середньому на кожному чемпіонаті світу було завойовано 1,5 медалі. Унаслідок аналізу даних щодо кожного олімпійського циклу ми визначили, що кількість завойованих медалей на чемпіонатах Європи збільшується, в останній олімпійський цикл виграно 29 медалей. За підсумками розгляду чемпіонатів світу спостерігається хвилеподібна тенденція: у 2005–2008 рр. в олімпійському циклі виграно 8 медалей, у 2009–2012 рр. – 7 медалей. Останній олімпійський цикл (2017–2021 рр.) виявився найкращим за кількістю завойованих медалей – 13 медалей. Українські борчині завжди претендували на медалі в Олімпійських іграх. Проте здобути нагороди вдалося лише у трьох олімпійських циклах (2001–2004 рр., 2005–2008 рр., 2017–2021 рр.). З 2004 р. українські спортсменки були представлені на всіх Олімпійських іграх та здобули максимальну кількість ліцензій. У 2016 р. та 2021 р. із шести вагових категорій наша збірна була представлена в п’яти. Висновки. Кількість завойованих збірною командою України медалей із жіночої боротьби на чемпіонатах Європи збільшується, на чемпіонатах світу спостерігається хвилеподібна тенденція, однак останній олімпійський цикл виявився найкращим за кількістю завойованих медалей (з огляду на дві олімпійські медалі). Унаслідок аналізу попередніх виступів, а також з огляду на молодість і силу команди можемо з упевненістю прогнозувати результативність нашої збірної команди із жіночої боротьби на офіційних змаганнях.
Comunidades mexicanas en EU e inversión en México. Un estudio exploratorio
Authors: Aguirre Ochoa Jerjes Izcoatl , Sánchez Gutiérrez José , González Uribe E. Georgina
Published: April 2022

El presente trabajo analiza las actitudes generales de inversión en México de la población mexicana en eu, buscando precisar la intención de inversión en México por parte de aquellos individuos de origen mexicano con mayores niveles de ingreso. Los resultados muestran un interés aparente por realizar inversiones en México aun cuando estas inversiones impliquen rendimientos menores a los de mercado. Se plantea que las comunidades mexicanas en eu pueden efectivamente convertirse en poblaciones objeto de políticas de atracción de inversión extranjera directa (ied) a México. Asimismo, no se aprecia que exista una percepción de ventajas étnicas para la inversión en México por parte de los entrevistados. Los resultados muestran que cualquier política de atracción de inversiones dirigidas a las comunidades mexicanas en eu implica necesariamente una mejora en los niveles de inseguridad y corrupción existentes en el país
Satisfacción del usuario en la industria hotelera como factor de competitividad
Authors: González Uribe Elsa Georgina , Quiroz Rodríguez Jorge , Espinoza Mercado Oscar Alejandro
Published: April 2022

En este trabajo se evalúan las percepciones de satisfacción del usuario de servicios de hospedaje en la zona metropolitana de Guadalajara (ZMG), con el objetivo de analizar los factores que infl uyen en ésta. La preferencia por seleccionar la industria hotelera tapatía se debe a las condiciones de desarrollo turístico que tiene Jalisco, como uno de los estados con más cantidad y variedad turística, y su capital, Guadalajara, como la segunda ciudad en importancia económica en México. Se revisó la literatura relacionada con el objeto de estudio, como son la calidad, la satisfacción y los diversos factores que infl uyen en ésta, con lo cual se presenta la situación actual que tiene la actividad turística en Jalisco y particularmente en la ZMG. Se aplicó una encuesta a huéspedes en hoteles de categorías 4, 5 estrellas y gran turismo; para finalmente presentar una propuesta de un modelo de satisfacción del usuario de servicios hoteleros.
La competitividad y sus conexiones paradójicas
Authors: Loza López Jorge , Laurent Martínez Laura Leticia , Rosales Laurent Juan Francisco
Published: April 2022

Las organizaciones intentan ser competitivas en función de los mercados, aunque carezcan de una perspectiva clara de las consecuencias globales de sus esfuerzos al respecto. Este trabajo es una invitación para refl exionar sobre las paradojas de la competitividad, de las cuales se han escogido aquellas que permanecen ocultas en mayor o menor grado en los programas competitivos de las organizaciones: competitividad personal o competitividad organizacional; la organización como una maquinaria bien diseñada y operada efi cientemente, o la organización como un ser vivo; la competitividad basada en el crecimiento o en el decrecimiento, la competitividad mediante la explotación de la naturaleza o la competitividad ecológica; la competitividad como medio o como fi n. A través de las aportaciones de prestigiosos estudiosos de las organizaciones se ha conjuntado un acervo crítico pero propositivo para ampliar el horizonte de la competitividad a favor de la productividad humana.
Propuesta para el desarrollo turístico: una oportunidad de negocio, pymes y la comunidad en general del municipio de Cuatro Ciénegas, Coahuila
Authors: de la Garza Cien Fuegos Sandra Patricia , Ruiz Díaz Fernando M. , Saldaña Contreras Yolanda
Published: April 2022

Coahuila es un estado que no deja de sorprendernos; las rutas turísticas descubren riqueza natural y cultural de un territorio en el que la diversidad del paisaje, la tradición y hospitalidad hacen un espacio ideal para el turismo. En esta investigación se presenta un estudio exploratorio de clúster turístico de la región centro del estado de Coahuila beneficiando a pequeñas y medianas empresas que ofrecen servicios especializados. El tipo de estructura empresarial abarca desde empresas medianas que aprovechan economías de escala en áreas como distribución de productos y servicios, hasta empresas pequeñas que se orientan hacia pequeños nichos de mercado, incluyendo productos y servicios. De esta forma se complementan mutuamente. La idea motivadora de este estudio es presentar una propuesta de un parque turístico para el desarrollo de pymes y comunidad.
Determinantes en el proceso del despliegue del valor para la innovación
Authors: Mejía Trejo Juan , Sánchez Gutiérrez José , González Uribe Georgina
Published: April 2022

El estudio tiene como objetivo hallar las determinantes en el proceso del despliegue del valor para la innovación de productos. la metodología, basada en investigación documental, descubre tres áreas: I: qfd modificado, donde se consideran las percepciones ponderadas del consumidor de necesidades, satisfacción y desempeño de los diferentes atributos y características de los productos y servicios a través de voces denominadas: del consumidor, la mercadotecnia, la tecnología, los requerimientos y la firma; área II: valorprecio y costo de retención del consumidor, en la que se calcula el precio justo del producto objetivo a innovar respecto de sus competidores y costo de retener al consumidor; área III: difusión de la innovación, que permite visualizar el mercado de adoptadores del producto objetivo a innovar. El proceso es posible visualizarlo en un solo plano, por lo que se propone su denominación como despliegue del valor para la innovación de productos (dvip).
Manifestation of Gender Injustice in Households Amidst the Pandemic
Authors: Kusniati Endang
Published: April 2022

The marriage bond was fostered for the realization of sakinah family. However, not all Households life runs harmoniously. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it not only disrupted the stability of the country, health, but also disrupted the stability of the family. Divorce phenomena and factors that occur in amidst the pandemic arise due to a crisis of trust, disputes, domestic violence, rooted in the economy. Apart from that, there are other factors; age of marriage, age of the couple (person), economic independence and education. The total number of cases that went to the Sungailiat Class 1B Religious Court 2020; 219 divorce cases and 607 divorce cases, total of 826 cases. While divorces have been declared terminated by the Religious Courts as many as 203 divorced divorces and 538 lawsuits, a total of 741 cases. This research aims to determine the phenomena of divorce in the Class 1B Sungailiat Religious Court 2020, to determine the factors that cause divorce in amidst the pandemic, to determine the manifestation of gender injustice in household and to find out how to build a sakinah family. The theory used; Gender Differences (Mansour Fakih). This research is included in non-statistical (qualitative) field research. While the data obtained are described according to the facts from primary data and secondary data, by using semi structure interview and documentation
Dinamika Komunikasi Keluarga di Tengah Isu Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Yulista Yera
Published: April 2022

Berbicara mengenai isu pandemic Covid- 19 sama artinya dengan berbicara masalah kita semua artinya setiap orang  akan merasakan imbas dari isu pandemik ini baik secara langsung maupun tidak langsung bahkan setelah memasuki tahun ke-II ditahun 2021 ini belumlah virus Corona ini berakhir. Ketika setiap warga pergi harus menggunakan masker, harus menjaga jarak agar tidak menciptakan kerumunan, pembatasan jumlah orang dalam penyelenggaraan acara, harus mengikuti sejumlah protokol kesehatan dan sejumlah aturan lainnya menggambarkan bahwa virus Covid-19 ini tidak lah hanya berimbas kepada satu isu kesehatan saja namun masih memiliki ragam rentetan selanjutnya  kepada isu lainnya baik isu ekonomi bisnis, isu pendidikan, isu social, isu kriminal serta isu lainnya. Namun dari segala isu yang ada ini penulis hanya ingin fokus menyorot dampak bagi manusia itu sendiri yang menjadi “korban” dari Covid-19 ini terutama yang telah menyerang aspek psikologis mereka baik mereka yang pernah menjadi pasien Covid-19, mereka yang terkena imbas ekonomi sehingga harus kehilangan pekerjaan bahkan mereka yang harus kehilangan orang-orang yang mereka cintai akibat serangan virus ini. Penulis ingin menyorotinya dari peran kehadiran keluarga, orang-orang terdekat untuk menguatkan para “korban” Covid -19 ini agar mereka tetap semangat, tidak mudah mengeluh, ikhlas menerima segala ketentuan Allah Swt yang disajikan dari sudut peran Komunikasi Keluarga yang memiliki banyak dinamika di tengah isu Covid -19 ini.
Elastisitas Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah dalam Pencegahan Fenomena Lost Generation
Authors: Aziz Muhammad Abdul
Published: April 2022

Among the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic is the potential occurrence of the so-called lost generation chiefly at the age of children. This phenomenon is marked by a certain generation's loss of direction in life, including the process of acquiring knowledge and applying it in the way of thinking and daily behaviors. With a descriptive-explanatory method, the present study seeks to reveal a correspondence between the flexibility of the Indonesian Government's measures in averting lost generation and the principle of elasticity (murūnah) inherent in the concept of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah. First, to reduce the spread of the disease and its death toll, the Government has restricted access to, and even prohibited the gathering of congregations in, mosques. This research concluded that in this emergent circumstance applies the elasticity of the al-ḍarūriyyāt al-khams with ḥifẓ al-nafs taking precedence over ḥifẓ al-dīn. Second, given the relatively low ratio of the Covid-19 cases mainly in children, the Government has called for a "Back to School" (face-to-face learning method) campaign. This policy proved corresponding to the prioritization of hifz al-‘aql over ḥifẓ al-nafs and ḥifẓ al-dīn. Third, the Government's decision to use Covid-19 vaccines amid public questions about the permissibility of the vaccine is also in accordance with the prioritization of ḥifẓ al-nasl over al-dīn, al-nafs, and al-‘aql. Based on the misunderstanding amid the Muslim ummah, the author also elastically recommended a further observation on the appropriateness of the nomenclature of “religion” among the other four protections of the al-ḍarūriyyāt al-khams. In a nutshel, normally, ḥifẓ al-dīn remains the top priority; however, in case of emergency, it can elastically swap places with the other four protections. It is in terms of this flexibility that lies the superiority and compassion (raḥmah) of Islamic law with maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah serving as one of its central points.
Perbandingan Teknik Klasifikasi Fast Null-space Based Linear Discriminant Analysis (FNLDA) dan Direct Linear Discriminant Analysis (DLDA) dalam Pengenalan Citra Multimodal Wajah atau Pembuluh Darah di Telapak Tangan
Authors: Saragih Riko , Saputra Elbara Natanael , Setiadikarunia Daniel , Jarden Judea Janoto
Published: April 2022

Sistem pengenalan pola berbasis biometri bertujuan untuk mendapatkan akurasi pengenalan yang baik. Dalam aplikasi nyata, umumnya sistem tersebut merupakan sistem unimodal yang memiliki beberapa kekurangan. Sistem multimodal dapat mengatasi kekurangan tersebut. Modalitas yang berbeda lebih sesuai untuk aplikasi yang berbeda. Penelitian sebelumnya menguji tingkat pengenalan citra pembuluh darah dengan menggunakan deskriptor ciri-lokal. Dalam paper ini dibandingkan performa teknik klasifikasi berbasis Linear Discriminant Analysis, yaitu Fast Null-space based Linear Discriminant Analysis (FNLDA) dan Direct Linear Discriminant Analysis (DLDA) untuk mengenali seseorang berdasarkan citra multimodal wajah atau pembuluh darah. Representasi citra wajah atau pembuluh darah hasil ekstraksi ciri digunakan untuk mendapatkan vektor ciri citra. Kemudian, data tersebut dicocokkan dan akurasi pengenalan dari teknik klasifikasi yang diuji dapat ditentukan. Dari hasil pengujian didapatkan performa teknik klasifikasi yang lebih baik untuk mengenali seseorang berdasarkan citra multimodal wajah atau pembuluh darah, ditinjau dari tingkat akurasi pengenalannya adalah FNLDA.
Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Presensi Dosen dan Mahasiswa Berbasis Android dan Cloud Server
Authors: Kurniawan Rudy , Budianto Tri Hendrawan , Yandi Welly
Published: April 2022

Informasi mengenai kehadiran dan ketidakhadiran seseorang dibutuhkan sebuah proses pengambilan data baik secara manual ataupun menggunakan media elektronik. Proses pengambilan data kehadiran dan ketidakhadiran saat ini masih dilakukan secara manual dengan mesin absensi atau menggunakan lembar absensi yang harus ditanda-tangani oleh dosen dan mahasiswa. Pemanfaatan teknologi smartphone bisa menjadi pengganti sistem presensi manual yang saat ini masih diterapkan di perkuliahan. Aplikasi presensi dosen dan mahasiswa ini dirancang bangun agar dapat diakses secara online menggunakan Android sebagai media antarmuka dan cloud server sebagai media penyimpanan data (database). Aplikasi presensi ini diberi nama PresTE (Presensi Teknik Elektro) dan aplikasi ini dapat digunakan tanpa harus menggunakan mesin absensi yang sudah ada serta penggunaan aplikasi presensi online ini dapat dilakukan pada smartphone masing-masing dosen dan mahasiswa selama dosen dan mahasiswa tersebut masih di dalam area gedung perkuliahan atau dalam jangkauan area yang sudah diatur sebelumnya.
Efektivitas penggunaan vein viewer pada pemasangan jalur vena neonatus: Literatur review
Authors: Harjati Tanty , Wildani Andi Amalia
Published: April 2022

Efficacy of vein viewer in pediatric peripheral intravenous access:  A literature reviewBackground: Peripheral venous insertion especially in neonates is a simple thing, especially the technique needed and selection of the right venous line to produce a high success rate of insertion. Other risks faced in the venous insertion in neonates include repeated stabbing, pain, and infection. A venous Viewer is a tool that can help see a clearer picture of the venous line and reduce the risk of repeated stabbing.Purpose: Determine the effectiveness of the use of veins viewed in the installation of the neonatal intravenous line.Method: The form of a literature review, database searches are carried out through Proquest, Researchgate, and scholar articles, between 2017 and 2021.Results: Based on the articles review the use of a vein viewer in neonates has great benefits in the process of inserting a venous line and makes it easier to visualize the vein before the procedure, so increasing the success of insertion at the first opportunity, the value of the pain scale is low and the length of stay of the venous catheter in the neonate’s vein increases.Keywords: Neonate; Vein viewer; Vein finder; TransluminatorPendahuluan: Pemasangan jalur vena perifer khususnya pada neonatus bukanlah suatu hal yang mudah, memerlukan teknik khusus dan pemilihan jalur vena yang tepat agar menghasilkan tingkat keberhasilan pemasangan yang tinggi. Risiko yang dihadapi dalam pemasangan jalur vena pada neonatus antara lain penusukan berulang, nyeri, dan timbulnya infeksi. Vein Viewer merupakan suatu alat yang dapat membantu melihat gambaran jalur vena menjadi lebih jelas serta menurunkan risiko penusukan berulang.Tujuan: Mengetahui efektifitas penggunaan vein viewer pada pemasangan jalur vena neonatus.Metode: Metode penelitian ini berupa literatur review, pencarian database dlakukan melalui Proquest, Researchgate dan artikel scholar antara tahun 2017 hingga tahun 2021. Terdapat 4 (empat) artikel yang sesuai kriteria pencarian.Hasil: Berdasarkan 4 (empat) artikel literatur yang sesuai kriteria pencarian, penggunaan vein viewer pada neonatus memiliki kemanfaatan yang besar dalam proses pemasangan jalur vena dan memudahkan dalam visualisasi vena sebelum tindakan sehingga meningkatkan keberhasilan pemasangan dikesempatan pertama, nilai skala nyeri yang rendah dan lama menetapnya catheter vena di dalam pembuluh darah vena neonatus meningkat.
Studi literatur: Efektivitas pemberian ekstrak kayu manis terhadap kadar glukosa darah pada penderita diabetes mellitus tipe II
Authors: Milindasari Praty , Juniah Juniah
Published: April 2022

Effect of cinnamon extract on blood glucose level in patients with type II diabetes mellitus:  A literature reviewBackground: The increase in cases of type II diabetes mellitus is currently quite concerning. Type II diabetes mellitus undergoes an event of uncontrolled insulin resistance, glucose. In addition to the price of drugs that tend to be expensive, diabetes drugs are currently still not fully provide solutions for people with diabetes mellitus, which makes people start to switch to other alternatives. Herbal medicine is currently very rapid among the community.Purpose:  To review the effectiveness of cinnamon extract to blood glucose levels in patients with type II diabetes mellitus.Method: Literature review is conducted based on issues, methodologies, and equations of results. The research used amounted to 5 using experimental quasi design. Searches for article data sources are conducted through the Perpusnas e-resources database, and Google scholar to retrieve relevant articles.Results: The effect of cinnamon extract in patients with diabetes mellitus got a total of 178 participants with type II diabetes mellitus obtained cinnamon extract effective in reducing blood glucose levels.Conclusion: Patients with type II diabetes mellitus aged 36-66 years old are the effective ageKeywords : Diabetes mellitus type II; Cinnamon; Blood Glucose Level. Pendahuluan: Peningkatan pada kasus diabetes mellitus tipe II saat ini cukup memprihatinkan. Diabetes mellitus tipe II mengalami peristiwa resistensi insulin, glukosa yang tidak terkontrol. Selain harga obat yang cenderung mahal, obat-obat diabetes saat ini masih belum sepenuhnya memberi solusi bagi penderita diabetes mellitus, hal tersebut yang membuat masyarakat mulai beralih ke alternatif lain. Pengobatan herbal saat ini sangat pesat di kalangan masyarakat.Tujuan: Untuk mereview efektifitas pemberian ekstrak kayu manis terhadap kadar glukosa darah pada penderita diabetes mellitus tipe II.Metode: Literature review dilakukan berdasarkan issue, metodologi, dan persamaan hasil. Penelitian yang digunakan berjumlah 5 dengan menggunakan design quasi eksperiment. Pencarian sumber data artikel dilakukan melalui database e-resources Perpusnas, dan Google scholar untuk mengambil artikel yang relevan.Hasil: Pengaruh pemberian ekstrak kayu manis pada penderita diabetes mellitus dengan total partisipan sebanyak 178 didapatkan ekstrak kayu manis efektif dalam penurunan kadar glukosa darah.Simpulan: Penderita diabetes mellitus tipe II rentang usia 36 - 66 tahun merupakan usia yang efektif
Gambaran strategi koping orang tua dengan anak retardasi mental
Authors: Nuralami Fatimah , Atmadja Iceu Amira Dira , Ramdhanie Gusgus Ghraha
Published: April 2022

Background: Poor parents' coping strategy can causes behavioral disorders that occur in parents and will also have an impact on child care such as neglecting, depression in parents and social isolation in the children.Purpose: To find out how the description of coping strategy of parents with mental retardation children.Method:This study was conducted descriptive quantitative, describing coping strategies of parents with mentally retarded children in the State SDLB 2 Garut City. Its population is the elderly mentally retarded child who totaled 89 people. The number is a combination of 46 parents consisting of 43 pairs of father and mother and also 3 single parents. Sampling with total population technique. The instrument used in this study is Coping Health Inventory for Parent.Results: Shows that most of the coping strategy of parents were in the maladaptive category as many as 51.7%. Whereas in the dimensions of coping strategy, most of them showed maladaptive. As many as 55.1% in the family integrity dimension, 52.8% in the psychological stability dimension and 50.6% in the communication dimension.Conclusion: It is recommended that parents improve the coping strategy to collaborate between partners or families, maintain psychological stability and communicate with people who have the same problem or are in the middle of health. It is hoped that nurses can provide counseling to parents to help improve coping strategies.Keywords: Parents; Coping Strategy; Child; Mental RetardationPendahuluan :  Strategi coping orang tua yang buruk dapat menyebabkan gangguan perilaku yang terjadi pada orang tua dan juga akan berdampak pada pengasuhan anak seperti penelantaran, depresi pada orang tua dan isolasi sosial pada anak.Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui bagaimana gambaran strategi koping orang tua dengan anak tunagrahita.Metode: Penelitian ini dilakukan secara deskriptif kuantitatif, mendeskripsikan strategi koping orang tua dengan anak tunagrahita di SDLB Negeri 2 Kota Garut. Populasinya adalah lansia anak tunagrahita yang berjumlah 89 orang. Jumlah tersebut merupakan gabungan dari 46 orang tua yang terdiri dari 43 pasang ayah dan ibu serta 3 orang tua tunggal. Pengambilan sampel dengan teknik populasi total. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Inventarisasi Coping Kesehatan Orang Tua.Hasil: Menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar strategi koping orang tua berada pada kategori maladaptif yaitu sebanyak 51,7%. Sedangkan pada dimensi strategi koping sebagian besar menunjukkan maladaptif. Sebanyak 55,1% pada dimensi integritas keluarga, 52,8% pada dimensi stabilitas psikologis dan 50,6% pada dimensi komunikasi.Simpulan: Disarankan kepada orang tua meningkatkan strategi koping untuk berkolaborasi antara pasangan atau keluarga, menjaga stabilitas psikologis dan berkomunikasi dengan orang yang memiliki masalah yang sama atau berada di tengah kesehatan. Diharapkan perawat dapat memberikan konseling kepada orang tua untuk membantu meningkatkan strategi koping.