bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Construal level as a mediator of stress-induced bias in financial decision making
Authors: Krastev Sekoul , Pilat Dan , Martin Matthew , Montenegro Marielle , Struck Brooke
Published: January 2020

Stress is extremely prevalent yet poorly understood in the context of decision making. While we know that high levels of stress can impact the distribution of cognitive resources, it is unclear how this is manifested in a complex decision-making context and what, if any, strategies can be leveraged to optimize stressed decisions. Financial decisions, some of the most stressful, complex and impactful ones we make, provide a useful tool for this level of inquiry. In this paper, we claim that the negative consequences of stress on financial decision making can be understood, and potentially mitigated, through the lens of psychological distancing. To test this idea, we test levels of financial stress, attitudes and behaviors in a sample of 1011 Americans, showing that higher levels of stress correlate with a number of poor financial attitudes and behaviors. This effect persists even when controlling for household income and credit score. In an effort to understand what strategies can thwart these effects, we find that more abstract (high-level construal) thinking styles are associated with positive financial behaviors and practices. Finally, we show that an abstraction exercise that induces high-level construal can have a remediating effect, improving certain financial behaviors and attitudes, even without addressing stress levels directly.
Online Timing Accuracy and Precision: A comparison of platforms, browsers, and participant's devices
Authors: Anwyl-Irvine Alexander Leslie , Dalmaijer Edwin S. , Hodges Nick , Evershed Jo
Published: January 2020

Due to its increasing ease-of-use and ability to quickly collect large samples, online behavioral research is currently booming. With this increasing popularity, it is important that researchers are aware of who online participants are, and what devices and software they use to access experiments. While it is somewhat obvious that these factors can impact data quality, it remains unclear how big this problem is. To understand how these characteristics impact experiment presentation and data quality, we performed a battery of automated tests on a number of representative setups. We investigated how different web-building platforms (Gorilla, jsPsych, Lab.js, and psychoJS/PsychoPy3), browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari), and operating systems (mac OS and Windows 10) impact display time across 30 different frame durations for each software combination. In addition, we employed a robot actuator in representative setups to measure response recording across aforementioned platforms, and between different keyboard types (desktop and integrated laptop). We then surveyed over 200 000 participants on their demographics, technology, and software to provide context to our findings. We found that modern web-platforms provide a reasonable accuracy and precision for display duration and manual response time, but also identify specific combinations that produce unexpected variance and delays. While no single platform stands out as the best in all features and conditions, our findings can help researchers make informed decisions about which experiment building platform is most appropriate in their situation, and what equipment their participants are likely to have.
Looking ahead: When do you find the next item in foraging visual search?
Authors: Kosovicheva Anna , Alaoui-Soce Abla , Wolfe Jeremy
Published: January 2020

Many real-world visual tasks involve searching for multiple instances of a target (e.g., picking ripe berries). What strategies do observers use when collecting items in this type of search? Do they wait to finish collecting the current item before starting to look for the next target, or do they search ahead for future targets? We utilized behavioral and eye tracking measures to distinguish between these two possibilities in foraging search. Experiment 1 used a color wheel technique in which observers searched for T shapes among L shapes while all items independently cycled through a set of colors. Trials were abruptly terminated, and observers reported both the color and location of the next target that they intended to click. Using observers’ color reports to infer target-finding times, we demonstrate that observers found the next item before the time of the click on the current target. We validated these results in Experiment 2 by recording fixation locations around the time of each click. Experiment 3 utilized a different procedure, in which all items were intermittently occluded during the trial. We then calculated a distribution of when targets were visible around the time of each click, allowing us to infer when they were most likely found. In a fourth and final experiment, observers indicated the locations of multiple future targets after the search was abruptly terminated. Together, our results provide converging evidence to demonstrate that observers can find the next target before collecting the current target and can typically forage 1-2 items ahead.
What can the conjunction fallacy tell us about human reasoning?
Authors: Tentori Katya
Published: January 2020

In this chapter, I will brieﬂy summarize and discuss the main results obtained from more than three decades of studies on the conjunction fallacy (hereafter CF) and will argue that this striking and widely debated reasoning error is a robust phenomenon that can systematically aﬀect laypeople’s as much as experts’ probabilistic inferences, with potentially relevant real-life consequences. I will then introduce what is, in my view, the best explanation for the CF and indicate how it allows the reconciliation of some classic probabilistic reasoning errors with the outstanding reasoning performances that humans have been shown capable of. Finally, I will tackle the open issue of the greater accuracy and reliability of evidential impact assessments over those of posterior probability and outline how further research on this topic might also contribute to the development of eﬀective human-like computing.
The effect of status framing on student interest and recall regarding minority figures
Authors: Steltenpohl Crystal Nicole
Published: January 2020

This study examined the effects of framing on participant interest and retention ofdiversity-related material. In this study, 204 students from undergraduate psychology coursesacross two universities read a vignette about Kenneth and Mamie Clark. The vignette waspresented in the context of one of four frames that either highlighted or did not highlight theirminority status and/or their status as leaders in their field. After reading the vignette, studentsresponded to 13 items measuring recall of the material figures and 11 items assessing theirinterest in these figures. Participants also responded to the Scale of Ethnocultural Empathy(SEE), Modern Racism Scale (MRS), and Color-Blind Racial Attitudes Scale (CoBRAS). Thedata found in the present study provided varying levels of support for the hypotheses. The effectswere stronger for Illinois participants, which may be due to the larger sample size collectedand/or the greater diversity of the school population. These results bring to light an interestingpotential area of future research that could eventually impact school curricula. It is possible that abetter understanding of effective methods for engaging students in discussions of diversity maybe around the corner. Participant race, gender, location, and major all had varying degrees of aneffect on the results, indicating that, like many other topics in psychology, understanding howpeople react to diversity discussions is not simply black and white.
Assertiveness and Self-Esteem among Nursing Students of Manipal College of Medical Science of Pokhara, Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Sandhya
Published: January 2020

Background: Assertive behaviour and low self-esteem have been found to major problem in the nursing profession. Nursing students today are the backbone of professional nurses of tomorrow. In order to ensure competent and safe practice, it is necessary for them to be individuals with high assertive skills and self-esteem. This study was conducted to identify assertiveness and self-esteem among nursing students.

Methods: A descriptive cross sectional survey was conducted among 202 Proficiency Certificate Level and Bachelor of Science in nursing students of Manipal College of Medical Sciences (nursing programme), Pokhara, Nepal during July/August 2015. Data collection was done by purposive sampling. Tools used were demographic proforma, Begley and Glacken Assertiveness behavior questionnaire and Rosenberg self-esteem scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential sta­tistics chi-square and correlation coefficient.

Results: The study revealed nursing students had moderate level of as­sertiveness and self-esteem. There is a significant association between assertiveness and level of study and residence. There is a significant as­sociation between level of self-esteem with level of study and residence and There is significant positive correlation (r= 412) among assertive­ness and self-esteem score with p value <0.001.

Conclusion: It is concluded that majority of nursing students have mod­erate assertiveness and self–esteem. Nurse educators should take ini­tiation to improve high assertiveness and self-esteem of nursing stu­dents.
SIMULASI KEKUATAN MEKANIS MATERIAL KOMPOSIT TEMPURUNG KELAPA MENGGUNAKAN METODE ELEMEN HINGGA
Authors: Darianto Darianto , Siregar Amru , Umroh Bobby , Kurniadi Dedi
Published: January 2020

Komposit merupakan sejumlah sistem multi fasa sifat gabungan, yaitu gabungan antara bahan matriks atau pengikat dengan penguat. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan rancangan penelitian eksperimental serta membandingkan hasil pengujian pada metode elemen hingga yang dilakukan penelitian di laboratorium. Objek penelitian berupa serat tempurung kelapa yang dipilih karena melimpahnya sumber daya alam tersebut. Spesimen matriks resin dibuat dengan standar ASTM D 638 M-84 dengan bahan resin epoksi dan katalis menggunakan metode pengecoran. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah teknik pengujian laboratorium. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa lembar pencatatan. Dari hasil penelitian yang dilakukan didapatkan kekuatan tarik komposit tertinggi dengan tata letak random sebesar 3,38 kgf/mm2 dan perpanjangan sebesar 0,38 mm, Cross sebesar 3,03 kgf/mm2 dan perpanjangan sebesar 0,86 mm, continuous sebesar 2,24 kgf/mm2 dan perpanjangan sebesar 1,03 mm, woven sebesar 1,64 kgf/mm2 dan perpanjangan sebesar 0,64 mm. Bentuk patahan menunjukan bahwa hasil pengujian tarik mengalami patahan getas, karena ujung patahan terdapat patahan 900 dan kasar di karenakan adanya mekanisme fiber pull out.
Beragam Peran Media Sosial dalam Dunia Politik di Indonesia
Authors: Munzir Atika Aisyarahmi
Published: January 2020

The presence of the internet as a communication and information technology that continues to innovate can give birth to a variety of social media that can be used by an individual for various purposes. Aside from being a means of communicating in cyberspace, social media classified as new media can be used as an effort to present one's self-image including politicians. Now social media can not be separated from the daily life of an individual. Not only as a social need, but the use of social media was able to give influence in the political world. Fast, inexpensive, and effective making social media the most important communication tool in politics. This article aims to discuss the various roles of social media in the political world in Indonesia. The method used is quantitative by identifying the text. The author will use the framing analysis method by taking three research results that explain the various roles of social media in the political world. The results of article writing explain that the role of social media in the political world in Indonesia is as a media campaign, the development of political literacy, and increased voter participation.
AKUNTABILITAS PENGELOLAAN ALOKASI DANA DESA DI DESA PITU DAN LINA INO KECAMATAN TOBELO TENGAH KABUPATEN HALMAHERA UTARA
Authors: Djiko Richard , Subardi Bagus
Published: January 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Besaran dana desa yang diterima di Desa Pitu dan Lina Ino pada Tahun 2016 dan 2017, besaran anggaran untuk belanja langsung (Pemberdayaan masayarakat desa), Besaran anggaran untuk Kegiatan Pembangunan Desa dan Akuntabilitas Pemerintah Desa Dalam Pemanfaatan Dana Desa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan analisis deskriptif. Dari hasil penelitian dapat dijelaskan bahwa besaran dana desa yang didapat oleh desa Pitu pada tahun 2016 berjumlah Rp. 592.919.000, dan untuk tahun 2017 dana desa yang di dapat berjumlah Rp. 778,234,000. Untuk desa Lina Ino sendiri pada tahun 2016 mendapat dana desa Rp. 611,069,000 dan pada tahun 2017 Rp. 755,145,000. Desa Pitu dan Lina Ino di setiap tahunnya memanfaatkan anggaran ini untuk kegiatan pembangunan dan pemberdayaan masyarakat di buat guna menjawab apa yang menjadi permasalahan di masyarakat. Akuntabilitas pemerintah dalam mempertanggunjawabkan penggunaan dana desa di pertanggunjawabkan yakni pada Semester I paling lambat minggu ke empat bulan Juli tahun anggaran berjalan, Semester II paling lambat minggu ke empat bulan Januari tahun anggaran berikutnya, dan disertai dengan bukti-bukti pengeluaran yang sah. Yang menjadi permasalahan adalah masih kurangnya pertanggunjawaban pemerintah desa terhadap masyarakat, karena bentuk pertanggunjawaban yang di buat kepada masyarakat masih sangat sederhana.
Inovasi Pelayanan melalui Aplikasi “Dukcapil Dalam Genggaman” oleh Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kota Surakarta
Authors: Cahyaningrum Anisa , Ardhian Nugroho Rino
Published: January 2020

Kesadaran akan pentingnya kepemilikan dokumen kependudukan di Surakarta masih rendah di tahun 2017, dengan angka kepemilikan terendah yakni kartu identitas anak sekitar 62.38%, sehingga menjadi tugas dari Dispendukcapil Kota Surakarta untuk meningkatkan pelayanannya, salah satunya melalui inovasi dengan memanfaatkan teknologi, sehingga memunculkan aplikasi android yang dinamakan “dukcapil dalam genggaman”. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan inovasi pelayanan kartu identitas anak melalui aplikasi “dukcapil dalam genggaman” oleh Dispendukcapil Kota Surakarta berdasarkan tipologi inovasi menurut Perry yaitu produk (keluaran), layanan (opersional), proses (organisasional), konseptual, kebijakan, dan sistemik. Metode penelitian menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif. Sumber data diperoleh dengan wawancara dan dokumentasi, pemilihan informan pelaksana menggunakan snowball sampling, sedangkan pengguna menggunakan purposive sampling. Validitas data menggunakan triangulasi sumber. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model analisis interaktif Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan inovasi pelayanan kartu identitas anak melalui aplikasi “dukcapil dalam genggaman” dari 6 tipologi inovasi, hanya dimensi organisasional pada tipologi proses (organisasional) sistemik yang tidak memenuhi. Hal tersebut terjadi karena tidak adanya perubahan pada struktur organisasi dari dinas. Pada inovasi sitemik, masih adanya kendala jaringan yang ditemukan pada penggunaan layanan. Adanya inovasi tersebut dapat mengatasi permasalahan sebelum inovasi ini diciptakan.
Determination of Melphalan by Micelle Enhanced Spectrofluorimetric Method: Application to Content Uniformity Testing and Human Plasma
Authors: Sambhani Naga Gayatri , Biju Valsala Madhavan Nair
Published: January 2020

This manuscript describes a responsive, rapid, validated and economical spectrofluorimetric method for determination of Melphalan in its pharmaceutical dosage forms and spiked human plasma. The proposed method is relied on the investigation of fluorescence action of Melphalan in Tween-80 micellar system. The Melphalan shows strong native fluorescence at λem 365 nm upon excitation at λex 265 nm in Tween-80 system. There was good enhancement (1.68 fold) in fluorescence intensity in the presence of Tween-80. The proposed approach has a good linearity in the concentration range of 0.2 μg/mL–2 μg/mL. The lower limit of detection and that of quantitation was 0.03 μg/mL and 0.08 μg/mL respectively. The developed method has been validated and applied for content uniformity testing of Melphalan medicines available on the market and Melphalan spiked human plasma samples. The results are statistically compared and were found to be in good agreement to those obtained by comparison methods.
New genus and species of cockroaches, Coriaceolamprodes rubidusgen. et sp. nov. (Dictyoptera: Blaberidae: Epilamprinae), from the island of Borneo (Sarawak)
Authors: Anisyutkin L.N.
Published: January 2020

New genus and species of cockroaches of the subfamily Epilamprinae, Coriaceolamprodes rubidus gen. et sp. nov., are described from the Malaysian state of Sarawak (Borneo Island). This genus is closely related to the genera with asymmetrical armament of tarsi: Calolamprodes Bey-Bienko, 1969, Pseudocalolampra Roth et Princis, 1971, and Paracalolamprodes Anisyutkin, 2015.; however, it readily differs from these genera by the nearly symmetric hypandrium and the unique pressbutton-like shape of the apex of sclerite L3 of the male genitalia.
A new species of Aphis (Homoptera: Aphididae: Aphidina) from Siberia
Authors: Stekolshchikov A.V. , Novgorodova T.A.
Published: January 2020

Aphis sibirica sp. nov. is described by apterous and alate viviparous females collected in the Irkutsk and Novosibirsk provinces of Russia at Euphrasia pectinata Ten., Odontites vulgaris Moench, Pedicularis palustris subsp. opsiantha (Ekman) Almq., Rhinanthus serotinus subsp. aestivalis (N.W. Zinger) Dostál (all four from the family Orobanchaceae), Elaeagnus rhamnoides (L.) A. Nelson (Elaeagnaceae), and Medicago sp. (Fabaceae). Diagnostic characters that distinguish the new species from its congeners inhabiting the same plants, and from other polyphagous species of Aphis are discussed.
Ventriloquism as a matter for discourse analysis
Authors: Bartesaghi Mariaelena
Published: January 2020

As a discourse analyst, I take François Cooren's compelling reconstruction of communication theory as ventriloquism as a universe in which the world speaks through us and by our speaking of it, as an invitation to new noticings, new conversations, new questions for analysis (of discourse; interaction; communication). In this discussion note, I stage an inter-action between Cooren’s ventriloqual universe and the concepts of affect, orders of indexicality and polycentricity that animate the work of discourse scholars Rick Iedema and Jan Blommaert. In doing so, I consider how these concepts and the noticings they invite may enhance a ventriloqual view and (perhaps selfishly), how they matter to me as I continue to develop my thinking and doing in discourse studies.
PERCEPTIONS OF SPEECH COMPETENCES IN FIRST AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE
OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
(Percepcija govornih kompetencija u materinskome i stranome jeziku kod učenika
završnih razreda srednje škole)
Authors: Odža Ivana , Kovač Mirjana Matea
Published: January 2020

The paper examines the attitudes of secondary school students, e.
g. grammar school and craftmanship secondary school, toward their own
language competences in the native (Croatian) and foreign (English) language.
The testing instrument is a questionnaire with statements compiled according
to questionnaires used to study attitudes toward the native and / or foreign
language. The aim of the research is to observe the level of awareness of
the respondents about their own language competences. The results of the
statistical analysis indicate that the students of both populations are satisfied
with their speaking skills in both languages. They also claim to recognize their
own errors, as well as the errors and speech disfluencies of others. Grammar school students, unlike students from the craftmanship secondary school, find
the introduction of a course that would further develop speaking skills useful.
The obtained results are not in line with the dominant curricular guidelines for
teaching the native language, especially those related to the area of speaking
competences, emphasizing the need to strengthen the basic, spoken, and
consequently written competences of students. The reasons for such attitudes
could be explained by insufficient knowledge of the underlying features of
highly developed communication competence and consequently of insufficient
awareness of their own, as a necessary prerequisite for successful interaction
in the contemporary society. The research results point to the necessity of
acquiring a more objective perception of students about their own language
competences.
Keywords: speaking competences; speech errors; speech disfluency; students’
attitudes.
THE COMPARATIVE APPROACH - THE ANNALS OF THE PRIEST OF DIOCLEA AND THE SONG OF ROLAND
(L’approche comparative - Les Annales du prêtre de Dioclée et La Chanson de Roland)
Authors: Delibašić Spomenka
Published: January 2020

In this article, we propose to study the two texts - The Annals of the Priest of
Dioclea, the oldest South Slavic text of great historical value, and The Song of
Roland, a song of gesture, usually dated from the last third of the eleventh
century, trying to treat them from a comparative and intercultural point of
view. The use of the comparative research method will take into account the
differences between cultural traditions and other issues relating to different
linguistic and social domains.
This work invites the construction of lines of inquiry that allow us to
establish “links of analogy, kinship and influence, to bring literature closer to
other areas of expression or knowledge, or the facts and literary texts between
them “(Pichois and Rousseau 174), to analyze relations between two works in
order to grasp the whole dimension of historical and cultural interaction.
Keywords: The Annals of the Priest of Dioclea, The Song of Roland, Hagiography,
Legend, The Southern Slavs, Comparative Approach
MEMOIRE DES BALKANS, MEMOIRES DES FRANCE(S) : VERS LA RECONNAISSANCE DE MEMOIRES PLURIELLES ET NON EXCLUSIVES
Authors: TATIN GOURIER Jean-Jacques
Published: January 2020

MEMORY OF THE BALKANS, MEMORIES OF FRANCE(ES): TOWARDS RECOGNITION OF MULTIPLE AND NON EXCLUSIVES MEMORIES
The contemporary approach to memorial memory in France is quite different from the one applied in the 1990s in the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Nevertheless, the authors of the article have tried to compare them, relying
primarily on the concept represented by Pierre Nora in the work of Les Lieux de
mémoire, as well as on the distinction the author makes between the notions
of memory and history. A certain tradition of national memory was imposed
through the educational system in the Third Republic in France. But, in the early
1960s, the historical researches largely contributed to the differentiation from
the traditionalist approach of interpreting history as a national novel: history
was increasingly recognized as a social and anthropological discipline and the
issues of an epistemological (history of history), theoretical and methodological
nature were highlighted accordingly.
The attention of researchers and a wide readership stays occupied by
controversy over the interpretation of contemporary events (WWII, decolonization). In the wake of the brutal events of the 1990s, which resulted in the rebirth
of different entities from the former Yugoslavia, the main antithesis of the place
of memorial memory (which applies only to Yugoslavia / which refers to new,
national entities) has, in some ways, been transformed. And the transformation
was quite unbalanced, given that the commemoration of memorial events by
the newly-created states is, above all, a matter of political choice. Each newly
formed state asks its own questions: What has been deleted? What came to
light and at what cost? How did each state instrumentalize its historical memory
in the specific context?
Keywords: Memorial memory, France, Former Yugoslavia, Balkans, history, nationalism / we
HYDROGEN - ENERGY FOR BULGARIA
Authors: Sadovski Alexander
Published: January 2020

The purpose of this work is to identify and present the opportunities for Bulgaria to use hydrogen as an energy source. Today's primary energy sources are mostly non-renewable - coal, oil, natural gas and conventional sources of nuclear energy. There are also renewable sources such as falling water, solar radiation, plants, manure, wind and geothermal sources. Theoretically, all types of energy sources can be used in Bulgaria, but each has its advantages and disadvantages or risks in terms of human health impact, of environmental and economic perspective.
Still many governmental bodies and some of the scientific community underestimated the threat to the ozone layer caused by combustion processes and emissions from thermal power plants (TPPs) and transport. The problem of global warming and the preservation of the ozone layer will encourage Bulgaria to focus efforts and resources for using hydrogen as an energy source.
The Black Sea is the world's largest body of water containing H2S and hydrogen sulfide layer that begins about 200 meters below the surface. The total supply of hydrogen sulfide in the Black Sea is estimated at about 4.6 x 109 tons. Interest in that reserve is manifested by the countries around the Sea - Turkey, Ukraine, Romania, Russia, Bulgaria and Georgia. Methods for extracting hydrogen from hydrogen sulfide are in development. There are concerns that the increase of hydrogen sulfide in the Black Sea may cause huge environmental disaster that can be countered by its reduction and use.
SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF EARTHQUAKES IN BULGARIA AND NEIGHBORING AREAS
Authors: Sadovski Alexander
Published: January 2020

Abstract: Statistical methods including Quadrat analysis, Cluster analysis, Descriptive statistics and Geographic Information Systems are used to study spatial distribution and to summarize data about earthquakes in Bulgaria and neighboring areas. Detection of areas with similar pattern of earthquakes occurrence is of interest for the Government and for general public. Seismic risk for NPP "Belene" is discussed.
Age features of elemental status for the Kalmyk cattle breed under conditions of Yakutia
Authors: Sleptsov I. , Machakhtyrova V. , Machakhtyrov G. , ZAVYALOV O. A.
Published: January 2020

Abstract. The aim of the work. The purpose of the study is to investigate age features of elemental status for the Kalmyk cattle breed, which is bred under conditions of biogeochemical province in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The object of study is calves at 2 months of age (n = 7), chicks at 12 months of age (n = 7) and cows (n = 7) bred in the biogeochemical province of Yakutia. Methods. The elemental composition of the hair was defined by the methods of atomic emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma. Statistical data processing was conducted with a usage of Mann-Whitney U-test. The scientific novelty of the research is to study the patterns of formation of the elemental status of livestock depending on age. Results. It was found that the elemental composition of the Kalmyk cattle’s hair had differences depending on the age. Thus, heifers in 2 and young of 12 months of age exceeded the group of full-aged cows in the content of macronutrients in the wool: sodium by 81.6 and 60.4 % (p ˂ 0.05); potassium – by 38.9 % and 2 times, respectively (p ˂ 0.05); calcium – by 29.3 and 52.1 % (p ˂ 0.05); phosphorus – by 35.9 (p ˂ 0.05) and 20.2 %; magnesium by 30 and 26.4 % (unreliable). The concentration of chromium in the wool of full-aged cows is 46 % higher than that of calves (p ˂ 0.05) and 1.8 times higher than that of 12-month-old calves (unreliable).
Differences in Attitudes towards Female Managers: Lessons from Technology Start-Up Companies in Jakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Daniya Daniya , Bhinekawati Risa
Published: January 2020

Despite the perceptions that such technology start-up companies are known as a modern working environment that embraces diversity, the data shows that the number of women in the industry, especially in a senior position, is still lower than men. Naturally, men have a high sense of competitiveness and feel more superior to become managers compared to women; while women sometimes practice self-stereotyping and think they are not capable enough for being a leader. This study aims to investigate differences in the attitude of men and women towards female managers in technology start-up companies. This research applies mixed methods, using “Women as Managers Scale (WAMS)” as indicators in the quantitative data collected from 60 male and 60 female that work in technology start-up companies in Jakarta. WAMS was also used as the basis for interview questions with three men and three women are being interviewed for the qualitative approach. The study finds differences in the attitude between men and women towards female manager in the technology startup companies in Jakarta, Indonesia. Compared to men, women respondents have more positive attitudes in terms female managers’ ability, acceptance, physical constraints and leadership. On the contrary, men respondents view that physical constraints like menstruation and maternity leave would affect female managers’ performance. Theoretically, this study contributes to the knowledge of gender diversity at work in the context of technology start-up companies in Indonesia. Practically, managers can use lessons from this study to develop a more gender balanced strategy for the companies.
The Effect of Financial Leverage, Company Sizes, Basic Earning Power and Activity Ratio to Earning Per Share
Authors: Karlina Berlian , Ramadhan Muhamad Rifki
Published: January 2020

The purpose of this research is showed to know the effect of Financial Leverage, Firm Size, Basic Earning Power and Activity Ratio to Earning Per Share on manufactured companies automotive and components sub-sector that listed on Indonesian Stock Exchange period 2013-2017. Sampling is done by purposive sampling method. The population in this research were 13 companies and the sample used were 12 manufacturing companies of automotive and components sub sector that listed on Indonesian Stock Exchange period 2013-2017. The method used in this research is hypothesis testing method. The analytical tool used is multiple linear regression analysis tested by using Program SPSS version 20 and Microsoft Excel 2016. The data used is secondary data in the form of complete financial statements during research period. The result of this research shows that Financial Leverage, Firm Size and Basic Earning Power have an effect to Earning Per Share. While Activity Ratio has no effect to Earning Per Share.
Study of Possibilities of Using Special Types of Building and Demolition Waste in Civil Engineering
Authors: Drochytka Rostislav , Dufek Zdeněk , Michalčíková Magdaléna , Hodul Jakub
Published: January 2020

Construction and demolition waste makes up a substantial part of all waste produced in Europe. Its impact on the environment may be relatively small, but it exists in large amounts and holds many options of re-use. This is why it remains a frequently discussed topic of European policy. As part of circular economy, the European Commission has already proposed new goals and strategies for existing types of waste. However, they are not entirely clear on the usage of new kinds of building and demolition waste, as they are yet to be specified by existing legislation. This paper discusses new kinds of building and demolition waste and the basic principles (new technology) of their use. The possibilities of utilizing new kinds of waste are based on a multicriteria optimization calculation, specifying each material and proposing ways of its further use. Recent findings can expand the choice of new uses of construction and demolition waste and reduce their impact on the environment (less waste, better properties and more effective processing, reducing transportation needs, maximizing re-use and recycling).
Factors Associated with Psychiatric Morbidity, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Growth in Paramedic First Responders: The Role of Core Beliefs
Authors: Surgenor Lois J , Snell Deborah L , Dorahy Martin
Published: January 2020

Introduction

Paramedics are routinely exposed to traumatic events. This study describes the rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychiatric morbidity and levels of post-traumatic growth (PTG) in New Zealand first responder paramedics, exploring a mix of demographic, professional, crewing status and exposure risk factors associated with these outcomes and their associations with core belief disruptions.

Methods

A cross-sectional study recruited paramedics (N=579) working in a first responder role. Univariate and multivariate logistic and linear regressions were conducted to identify predictors of PTSD, non-specific psychiatric morbidity and PTG in trauma-exposed participants.

Results

Two-thirds (66.3%) reported significant psychiatric morbidity, with volunteer paramedics being significantly less at risk when compared with professional paramedics (OR=0.52; 95% CI: 0.31-0.87; p<0.01). Probable PTSD was reported by 14.6% of participants. Older age reduced the odds of this (OR=0.94; 95% CI: 0.92-0.98; p<0.01) while experiencing greater disruptions in core beliefs increased the odds (OR=2.75; 95% CI: 2.00-3.77; p<0.01). Being female (t=4.70; p<0.01) and experiencing greater core belief disruption (t=7.54; p<0.01) (adjusted R 2 =0.27) independently contributed to PTG.

Conclusion

Although PTSD rates were typical of first responders generally, psychiatric morbidity rates were high and may be more prevalent in professional staff. Contextual and methodological factors may have influenced these outcomes. Core belief disruptions predict both negative and positive emotional states, suggesting their important role in workplace interventions.
The Relationship between Individual Factor and Risk of Low Back Pain on Broomstick Makers in Silau Padang Village, Serdang Bedagai Regency
Authors: Muhraza Siddiq  , Gerry Silaban  , Nurmaini
Published: January 2020

Low Back Pain (LBP) is pain in the lower back originating from the spinal area (lower back), muscles, nerves, tendons, joints and cartilage. Individual risk factor for LBP include years of service, age, gender, work attitude and smoking habits. This study aims to determine the relationship between individual factor and risk of Low Back Pain of broomstick makers in Silau Padang village, Serdang Bedagai Regency. This type of research was an observational study with cross-sectional design. The population in this study was amounted to 30 people with sampling techniques using a total sampling of 30 people. The analysis used was Chi-Square with a significance level α = 0.05, the data collection method used was a questionnaire. This study found individual factor associated with LBP risk were age (p score = 0.009, p score <0.05) and work attitude (p score = 0.01, p score <0.05). While the length of work (p score = 0.07), gender (p score = 0.1) and smoking habits (p score = 0.07) are not related to LBP risk (p score > 0.05). Only work attitudes were associated with LBP risk, so interventions were needed in the form of counseling to improve the work attitude of broomstick makers in Silau Padang Village, Serdang Bedagai Regency.
Neurosurgical Intensive Care
Authors: Hossain ATM Mosharef
Published: January 2020

Abstract not available
Bang. J Neurosurgery 2020; 9(2): 84
Functional outcome of Lumber Spinal Stenosis in Laminectomy, Laminotomy and Unilateral approach
Authors: Rahman Md Moshiur , Khan SIM Khairun Nabi , Khan Robert Ahmed , Islam Md Rokibul , Zaman Umme Kulsum Sharmin , Rahman KM Ziaur
Published: January 2020

Objective: The objective of the study was to compare the surgical outcome between Bilateral Laminotomy, Laminectomy and Unilateral approach in Lumber Spinal Stenosis.
Methods: One hundred forty four (144) patients were going to underwent three prospective surgery such as Bilateral Laminotomy (48 patients), Laminectomy (48 patient) and Unilateral approach (48 patients). This study conducted between 2009 to 2014 at private medical hospitals in Dhaka. All the patients ages are e” 40. All the patients were observed prospectively. Clinical outcomes for back and leg pain were analyses using Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaires and Swiss score.
Results: Satisfactory decompression was accomplished in all patients. The complications were less in patients who had experienced Unilateral Laminotomy rather than Bilateral Laminotomy and Laminectomy. Mean age of patients were 52.16+/ - 6.87 years with the range of 40-68 years. Among them 101 patients are male (70.11%) and 43 patients are female (29.99%). The rates of improvements are 79.17% in Laminectomy, 85.1% in Bilateral Laminotomy and 91.9% in Unilateral Laminotomy. From here unilateral Laminotomy have quite better results than others. Minimum follow up period was 2 years. Conclusion: Unilateral Laminotomy has a satisfactory outcome in Lumber Spinal Stenosis surgery in comparison to rest of two approaches. Postoperative complications were minimum in respect to blood loss, hospital stay and revision surgery.
Bang. J Neurosurgery 2020; 9(2): 105-110
Surgical Outcomes of Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors in 48 Cases
Authors: Rahman Md Atikur , Hafiz Ahsan Mohammad , Islam KM Tarikul , Mitra Pijush Kanti , Mahmud Ehsan , Barua Kanak Kanti
Published: January 2020

Background: Share our experiences with a series of surgical removal of cerebellopontine angle with retrosigmoid suboccipital procedure.
Materials and Methods: It was a retrospective study of 48 patients (mean age, 45 years) with Cerebellopontine Angle tumors (predominantly acoustic schwannoma) who underwent surgical removal and one year post-operative follow up.
Results: Hearing improvement about 50% of patient. Facial nerve function as measured by the House Brackmann system was recorded in all patients 1 year following surgery: 35% had a score of 1 or 2; 25% had a score of 3 or 4; and 8% had a score of 5 or 6. Rest of the patient full recover Two death occurred during this study. There was one cerebrospinal fluid leak, and two patients were diagnosed as having bacterial meningitis. Complete gross tumor removal was not achieved in five patients (10%). Two cases had wound infections.
Conclusion: The retrosigmoid suboccipital procedure was used in our series for removal CPA tumors, and outcome was good in this series.
Bang. J Neurosurgery 2020; 9(2): 117-220
Winter – the Increment of Spontaneous ICH
Authors: Ali Md Amir , Islam Aminul , Chowdhury RU , Islam KM Tarikul , Mursalin Ahmed , Salek Al Amin , Manik Abdul Hye , Faisal Hasnain , Khan Rafiul Karim
Published: January 2020

Background: Spontaneous intracranial haemorrhage (ICH) is defined as intraparenchymal bleeding in the absence of trauma or surgery. Spontaneous ICH is most disabling and deadly type of stroke. Meteorologic factors and seasons on the incidence of spontaneous ICH with ambiguous results.
Objectives: To determine whether different seasons had any relationship with the rate of primary intracerebral hemorrhage.
Methods: Total of 209 patients were diagnosed as spontaneous ICH and they have been first time reported & admitted in Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Dhaka, between Jan 2017 and December 2018. Males were 146(69.85%), females were 63(30.15%) and were aged between 18 and 95 years old. Diagnosis was based on history, clinical examination and non-contrast Computed Tomography(CT) scan of brain.
Results: 209 admitted patients in CMH Dhaka from Jan 2017- Dec 2018 are included in our study who full-fill the criteria. Intracerebral haemorrhage rate among age group less than 55years old being 55(26.31%) and 55 years and above 154(73.69%).There were a significant relationship between different seasons and intracerebral haemorrhage. Intracerebral haemorrhage incidence in winter season 61(29.18%) and late autumn 19(9.09%), out of 209 patients. Among them hypertensive patients were 137(65.55%) and non-hypertensive patient 72(34.45%), 170 (81.33%) were nondiabetic & 39(18.66%) diabetic of total 209 patients.Out of 61 patients in winter; 54 (88.52%) hypertensive patients had large sized haemorrhage.
Conclusion: The highest rate of intracerebral haemorrhage during December-January. There is a seasonal variation in patient’s age, incidence among hypertensive patients, size of hemorrhage and more in number in winter season.
Bang. J Neurosurgery 2020; 9(2): 130-134
Psammomatous Thoracic spinal meningioma with osseous metaplasia: A very rare case report
Authors: Islam KM Tarikul , Samadder Soumen , Ahmed Nazmin , Alam Shamsul , Haque Moududul , Hossain ATM Mosharef
Published: January 2020

Thoracic spinal psammomatous meningioma is a rare subtype of meningioma. Amongdiverse types of mesenchymal differentiation, osseous metaplasia is found to be stillrarer. We are presenting a new case of thoracic psammomatous spinal meningiomawith osseous metaplasia in a middle aged female which that gives a sense of cancellousbone in the spinal canal. To conclude, meningiomas with osseous metaplasia are veryrare tumors that complicate the surgical removal in certain cases. Ossification, ifpredicted prior to operation with computed tomography reconstruction, makes planningof removal easier. In our case, maintained cerebrospinal fluid spaces despite firmconsistency of tumor made its removal easier once cerebrospinal fluid was drained.We have submitted this article because it is very rare and curable pathology andpreoperative diagnosis helps in prevention of neurological injury during its excision
Bang. J Neurosurgery 2020; 9(2): 142-145
Sagittal and Partial Coronal Synostosis, Treated by Modified Pi Procedure with Barrel Stave Osteotomy : Report of One Case
Authors: Haque Moududul , Mahbub Abdullah Al , Isalam KM Tarikul , Sharif Sujan , Halder Rathin , Hossain ATM Mosharef
Published: January 2020

Craniosynostosis consists ofprematurefusion of cranial suture(s) resulting inabnormalhead shape.Sagittalcraniosynostosis involves premature closure ofthe sagittal suture,producing an abnormallyelongated skull called scaphocephaly. Multiple techniquesand their modifications have been used forthe correction of sagittal craniosynostosis.We present a case of sagittal and partial coronal craniosynostosis who was treatedwith Modified Piprocedure with barrel stave osteotomy.
Bang. J Neurosurgery 2020; 9(2): 151-155
Reconstruction of the Sphenoid Wing in A Patient with Sphenoid Wing Dysplasia in NF1 – A Case Report
Authors: Taher Tania , Haroon Kaisar , Alam Shafiul , Haque Rakib Ul , Hossain Sk Sader
Published: January 2020

Spheno-orbital dysplasia is almost pathognomic for Neurofibromatosis type 1. Thereis proptosis and deviation of the eye ball medially. We present a case of a young girlwith neurofibromatosis type 1, who had pulsating exophthalmos of the right eye withdiplopia and severe dysplasia of the sphenoid boneand consecutive herniation of theright temporal lobe. She presented with pulsatile proptosis and deviation of the righteye ball to the right. Her x-ray skull showed widening of the orbit. Her MRI scanshowed an arachnoid cyst behind her right eye ball. We had operated on her andreconstructed the right sphenoid greater wing with titanium mesh and duroplastywith G-patch. This had improved her proptosis and deviation of the eye ball.
Bang. J Neurosurgery 2020; 9(2): 156-161
A Giant Trigeminal Schwannoma, Posterior Fossa and Middle Fossa Extradural Approach: A Case Report
Authors: Nath Haradhan Deb , Barua Kanak Kanti , Muhammad Nur , Hossain Manwar , Jahan Nowsin , Azam Gausul , Halder Rathin , Razib KH Olinur
Published: January 2020

Trigeminal schwannomas are rare tumors that are located in the posterior and middlecranial fossae in about a quarter of the cases. The presentation pattern is differentaccording to the involved compartment and the goal of surgery is complete removal.We present the case of a 28-years old man who presented with a left sided trigeminalschwannomas extending from the posterior to the middle fossa. Middle fossa part ofthe tumour was removed by extradural subtemporal approach and posterior fossapart was removed by retrosigmoidretromastoid approach
Bang. J Neurosurgery 2020; 9(2): 162-167
Total Intracranial Migration of VP shunt - A Case Report
Authors: Arman DM , Ekramullah Sheikh Muhammad , Mukherjee Sudipta Kumer , Islam Joynul , Rashid Mirza Hafizur , Salam MA , Asfia Kazi Nur , Hossain Md Jahangir
Published: January 2020

Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a common procedure performed for treatinghydrocephalus. Recently, endoscopy has been used in selected cases. Proximalmigration of VP shunt is a rare complication. Complete intracranial migration of VPshunt is very rare with very few cases reported in literature. We report a case ofcomplete intracranial migration of a VP shunt which was endoscopically retrieved.The possible mechanisms causing this very uncommon complication and themanagement are explained.
Bang. J Neurosurgery 2020; 9(2): 168-172
A Very Rare Benign Giant Osteoma in Tempero-parieto-occipital Region
Authors: Morshed Md Mahamudul Haque , Khan Uzzal Kumer Sadhu , Hoque Saiful , Roy Titas , Raihan Hafiz Asif , Sarker Asit Chandra
Published: January 2020

Osteoma is a slow growing benign mesenchymalosteoblastic tumor formed by maturebone tissue. The most common site reported is the fronto-ethmoidal region andneighboring sinuses.Involvement of the temporal and occipital squama is extremelyrare. Like giant osteomas in other locations of the skull, they can reach large volumesbut are essentially benign and potentially curable by excision.The author present acase of giant osteoma in Temporo-Parieto-Occipital region in a teenage girl.
Bang. J Neurosurgery 2020; 9(2): 173-177
Kaivosteollinen kulttuuriperintö sysäsi liikkeelle kesätapahtuman ”Outokummun vanhat talot”
Authors: Pajarinen Jaana , Piiparinen Pekka
Published: January 2020

Pohjois-Karjalassa sijaitsevassa noin 6 700 asukkaan Outokummussa toimi 1910–1989 kuparikaivos, jonka yhteyteen rakentui kaivosyhdyskunta. Heinäkuun lopussa vuonna 2019 järjestettiin kolmannen kerran Outokummun vanhat talot -tapahtuma, jossa paikkakunnan monet kodit avasivat ovensa tai pihapiirinsä vierailijoille. Vierailukohteiden ytimen ovat muodostaneet Outokummussa kaivostoimintaa harjoittaneiden kaivosyhtiöiden rakennuttamat talot. Tässä katsauksessa esitellään, millaiseen ympäristöön Outokummun vanhat talot -tapahtuma on toteutettu ja miten sitä on järjestetty sekä pohditaan, millaisia merkityksiä ja vaikutuksia tapahtumalla on kaivosteollisen kulttuuriperinnön vaalijana.
Lectio praecursoria: ”Kun meiltä laiva lähtee ulos, ni siittä voi olla kaikki ylpeitä”
Authors: Aho Mikko
Published: January 2020

FM Mikko Ahon väitöksen 13.12.2019 lectio praecursoria.
Kota Model Kepranataan Kota Pusaka dalam Program Penataan Pelestarian Kota Pusaka (P3KP) (Studi Kasus: Kota Surakarta)
Authors: Krisnugrahanto Pratomo Aji
Published: January 2020

Penelitian ini membahas model kepranataan Kota Pusaka dalam program P3KP di KotaSurakarta. Hal tersebut dikaji berdasarkan peran dan fungsi Kota Surakarta sebagai anggotadan promotor Kota Pusaka, serta adanya program penataan pelestarian kota pusaka (P3KP)dari Kementrian PUPR. Permasalahan yang dibahas dalam penelitian ini adalah belumdikembangkannya model kepranataan kota pusaka dalam pengelolaan Kawasan berbasispenataan dan pelestarian pusaka di Kota Surakarta. Hal ini dikarenakan hingga saat ini,pengelolaan masih sebatas pelestarian asset pusaka yang lebih menekankan padapengembangan aspek fisik(revitalisasi bangunan), sehingga dapat dikatakan pengelolaansecara keseluruhan belum terjadi secara optimal.