bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigatingthe challenges of refinery construction in Nigeria: A snapshot across two-timeframes over the past 55 years
Authors:   Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom, Iheukwumere Emmanuel , Moore David ,   Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom, Omotayo Temitope ,   Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom
Published: September 2020

he sub-optimal performance of state-owned refineries in Nigeria has led to a significant gap in the supply of refined petroleum products (RPPs) in the country. More so, the growing demand for these products has further widened the gap to the range of 500,000 –600,000 barrels per day (bpd). Consequently, most of the imports for RPPs in Nigeria are being filled from the United States and North-Western Europe at the expense of the Nigerian economy. However, given the abundance of petroleum resources in Nigeria and its long history in the production of oil, it is unfortunate that the local refineries are hardly maintained to meet the needs of the local population. In addition, the inability of the Nigerian state to build additional refining capacity to cushion its domestic supply gap for RPPs has become a major concern. With more than 40 licenses issued to private companies since 2002, only two companies (Niger Delta Petroleum Resources Refinery and Dangote Oil Refinery) have made noticeable progress in new refinery construction.This paper is focused on investigating the current challenges of refinery construction in Nigeria. This is done with a view of comparing the drivers and enablers of productivity in construction in this sector during the period of 1965 –1989 and how they differ from the current period of 2000 -2019 in Nigeria.A systematic literature review within the academic journals, source documents from the industry, relevant interviews from published news media and consulting organisations were used to identify and categorise these challenges. The findings of this study were validated by interviews from experts across key industries in this sector.The study reveals that change of ownership structures from the government sector to the private sector between the two eras, present additional challenges. These challenges cut across availability of capital, inconsistent government priorities and access to land for construction. Others include cronyism and corruption, weak political will, unstructured refinery licensing scheme, security challenges and economic factors regarding the regulated downstream market inNigeria. Key recommendations proffered to help solve these problems include a private sector-led partnership with the government in the form of public private partnerships (PPPs), a review of existing methods for licensing refineries for private organisations, the development of local manpower with relevant technical skills to help lower the cost of expatriate labour and the establishment of more designated clusters as free trade zones within the oil-producing Niger Delta. These recommendations will help lower the entry barriers for private organisations in this sector
Stakeholders' perception of key performance indicators (KPIs) of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects
Authors:   Department of Building, University of Lagos, Nigeria., Ogunsanmi Olabode
Published: September 2020

The study investigates key performance indicators (KPIs) that could improve performance of public-private partnership PPP)projects in Nigeria. The study objectives include a comparison of stakeholders’ perception on KPIs and to investigate if significant difference exists between stakeholders’ perceptions on most KPIs. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information from various respondents who were recently involved in PPP projects. Random sampling technique was used to select forty-five (45) respondents out of which thirty-one (31) responses were used forthe data analysis. The results indicate that top KPIs for performance improvement are levels of design complexity and technological advancement,and return on investment. Stakeholders agree on most of the rankings of the KPIs. The general perception of stakeholders was similar on most KPIs except for a few divergent opinions. The study findings have an implication for policy and decision making such that stakeholders could pay special attention to the KPIs identified, that could improve construction project performance. Finally the study recommends further research to explore KPIs for other procurement options.
Public-private collaboration: A panacea to road assets management in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Building, School of Environmental Studies, Yaba College of Technology, P. M. B. 2011, Yaba-Lagos, Nigeria, Adetola Alaba
Published: September 2020

The globalisation of trade and rise in national income has resulted in increased demand for transport infrastructure and services. Given its high and diverse functionality and wide range of beneficiaries, road infrastructure and services have become essential components of national transport systems. However, lack of access to basic all-weather, reliable and safe road infrastructure is a major challenge in developing countries. Therefore, this study focused on public-private collaborative management of road infrastructure in Nigeria. The research methodological approach adopted an extensive review of relevant literature and questionnaire survey. A critical evaluation of secondary data helped to articulate the characteristics of various models of public-private collaboration. The study population comprised public, private sectors and end-user stakeholders purposively selected from the geo-political zones of Nigeria. Primary data were analysed through SPSS version 20 along with inferential (Kruskal-Wallis Test) and descriptive (Relative Importance Index) statistical tools. The study uncovered new meaning and understanding in ‘trust’, and strongly advocated for an effective stakeholders’ collaboration in financing, construction, operation, maintenance and management of viable road infrastructure and services.
BIM implementation in a New Zealand consultingquantity surveying practice
Authors:   Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand, Harrison Curtis , Thurnell Derek ,   Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand
Published: September 2020

D BIM -generating cost data via the building information modelling (BIM) process-has the potential to be used by quantity surveyors (QSs) to streamline their workflows and increase their provision of a quality service. Consultant QSs experienced in the use of 5D BIM, from the New Zealand office of a large global practice, were interviewed on their perceptions of the benefits of, and barriers to, 5D BIM implementation within their firm. Findings suggest that 5D BIM has numerous benefits over traditional methods, chiefly through the increased efficiency and visualisation that BIM provides, along with the rapid identification of design changes. However, realisation of these perceived benefits is limited to date, due to several barriers hindering 5D BIM implementation:incomplete design and insufficient model object data in the BIM model; a lack of standards to facilitate electronic measurement; legal issues, and a lack of government support. Increasing 5D BIM implementation, in tandem with increasing use of collaborative project working through integrated project delivery, will, however, facilitate these benefits being achieved to a far greater extent in the future. Further research is recommended t
Exploring candidate interaction with a high stakes teacher performance assessment: The KPTP and the Kansas laboratory
Authors: Warner Connor K.
Published: September 2020

This qualitative study explores the experiences of a cohort of pre-service teachers completing a high-stakes teacher performance assessment (HSTPA), the Kansas Performance Teaching Portfolio (KPTP), during their final year of teacher preparation. The inquiry asks whether the act of completing the assessment modified candidate conceptualizations of good teaching, and, if so, in what ways. Data were gathered via in-depth interviews and content analysis, and data were analyzed via constant comparison. The study found that completing the KPTP was having some impact upon participant conceptions of good teaching, prodding them to broaden their understanding of the work of teachers to include not just dispositional and relational aspects of teaching, but elements of technical teaching practice. The article concludes with recommendations for policy, research, and practice.
Quality of life of alcohol-dependent adults
Authors: Čuček Trifkovič Klavdija , Kores Plesničar Blanka , Kobolt Alenka , Denny Margaret , Denieffe Suzanne , Cilar Leona
Published: September 2020

Introduction: Alcohol dependence is the most prevalent addiction disorder that develops gradually as an interplay of individual and social factors. It impacts the quality of life of affected individuals. The purpose of this study was to examine the quality of life of alcohol-dependent people at different stages of treatment compared to individuals without alcohol dependence.Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted. First, a cross-sectional study (n = 502) was conducted using a validated Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (Q-LES-Q). Focus groups for subjective quality of life assessment were also conducted. Data were analysed using descriptive and inference methods (Mann Whitney U Test) with the SPSS, version 20 programme.Results: Non-dependent participants are significantly more satisfied with each of the quality of life  component than alcohol-dependent participants. Differences were demonstrated in a sense of well-being and leisure-time activities. Differences between alcohol-dependent and non-dependent participants were seen in the domains of physical health, work satisfaction and social relationships.Discussion and conclusion: Alcohol-dependent participants reported a lower quality of life than non-alcohol dependent participants as alcohol dependents confront numerous problems associated with their dependence. There is a need for further research in the field of alcohol dependence in relation to the quality of life.
Analisis Faktor-faktor Motivasional yang Berhubungan dengan Kinerja Bidan Desa dalam Pembinaan Kader Posyandu di Kabupaten Aceh Barat Tahun 2014
Authors: Farisni Teungku Nih , Kartasurya Martha Irene , Mawarni Atik
Published: September 2020

Indicator of posyandu work performance in West Aceh was still far below the target determined and there was a decrease during 2011-2012. The results of the preliminary study showed that the motivation of village midwives were still low in posyandu cadre coaching. The aim of this research was to identify the factors associated village midwives motivation in posyandu cadre coaching. The study was conducted quantitavely and qualitatively. The quantitative research used survey method with a cross sectional design. The subjects were 146 village midwives selected by clustered random sampling at public healthcare center level. Data colection was conducted by interviews using structured questionnaire. The bivariate analysis used Chi Square tests, and the multivariate analysis used logistic regression. The qualitative data was collected by in-depth interviews to the village midwives and analyzed by content analysis. The results showed that 64.4% of the respondents had low performance, 54.8% had less responsibility, 62.3% had insufficient potential development, 57.5% felt inadequate compensation, and 52.7% had less supervision. There were associations between responsibility (C= 0.237, p=0.006), potential development (C= 0.268, p=0.001), compensation (C=0.518, p=0.0001), working condition (C=0.237, p=0.006), supervision (C=0.261, p=0.002,) and the village midwife performance in posyandu cadres’s coaching. Compensation had the most significant effect on the village midwive motivation in posyandu cadres coaching (Exp-B=17.383, p=0.0001). The obstacles experienced by the village midwives in posyandu cadres coaching were insufficient fund, unavailable special training for the posyandu cadre coaching and unavailable health facilities. Compensation has the most significant effect on village midwive motivation in posyandu cadres coaching. It is suggested to public healthcare centers and Health office to implement refreshing cadre coaching and improving village midwives performance in by giving appreciation to village midwives who conducted posyandu cadre.
Pengaruh Internal Marketing dan Kualitas Pelayanan BPJS Kesehatan Terhadap Kinerja Melalui Kepuasan Dokter di RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin)
Authors: Rismayanti Rismayanti , Kartasurya Martha Irene , Kana Nico L.
Published: September 2020

Internal marketing and service quality BPJS are things that influence the level of satisfaction of doctors that becomes the deciding factor of doctor performance. The aim of this study is to find the influence of internal marketing and service quality performance of BPJS Kesehatan with doctor performance through doctor satisfaction at RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin. This type of research is analytic with cross sectional design. The research method was developed using a questionnaire based on the literature. The number of respondents who came from the science of internal medicine, pediatric, obstetrical and gynaecology, and surgery and met the inclusion criteria as many as 52 people were surveyed. Data was analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression. The results showed correlation between internal marketing to the satisfaction of doctors (r = 0.584, p = 0.000), between service quality BPJS and satisfaction of doctors (r = 0.499, p = 0.001), between the satisfaction of doctors and the performance of doctors (r = 0.583, p = 0.0001). Results of research by multiple linear regression analysis showed that the internal marketing and service quality BPJS have contributed influence on physician satisfaction of 44.6% while 55.4% described other factors. Physician satisfaction have contributed influence on physician performance by 32.7% while 67.3% described other variables outside the model. It was concluded that internal marketing and service quality effect on doctors satisfaction which in turn affect the performance of doctors. Suggested to BPJS Health to improve the financing system INA-CBG’s and disseminate laws and regulations better.
Pengaruh Kualitas Jasa Dan Nilai Pelanggan Terhadap Minat Kunjungan Ulang Melalui Kepuasan Pasien Di Poli Umum Di RSISA Semarang
Authors: Kusniati Retno , Farida Naili , Sudiro Sudiro
Published: September 2020

Patient’s satisfaction is one of the indicators in assessing a service quality at a hospital. Fluctuations in number of total visit of patients and declining trend of old patient visit number at a general polyclinic at Sultan Agung Islam Hospital (SAIH) in Semarang during the period of 2010-2013 indicated that there were any problems at the polyclinic. The aim of this study was to comprehensively analyse a service quality and customer value that influenced towards willingness to revisit through patient’s satisfaction at outpatient/general polyclinic at SAIH in Semarang.This was an explanatory study using cross-sectional approach and an analytic method. Population was all patients at outpatient unit/general polyclinic at SAIH in Semarang who had visited the polyclinic at least two times. As many as 125 respondents were selected as samples using a method of purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and measured using Likert scales of 1-5 and analysed using SEM performed by software of Smart PLS 2.0. The results of this research showed that the service quality and the customer value positively significantly influenced patient’s satisfaction. In addition, the patient’s satisfaction positively significantly influenced willingness to revisit. The patient’s satisfaction could be explained by the service quality and the customer value equal to 45.3%. Meanwhile, willingness to revisit could be explained by the service quality, the customer value, and the patient’s satisfaction equal to 45.0%. Overall, the service quality and the customer value at the general polyclinic of SAIH in Semarang are good. Notwithstanding, there still needs improvement in timeliness of service, availability of accurate service information, consistent and polite officers, greetings, and smiling to patients in order to improve patient’s satisfaction and to increase willingness to revisit at the general polyclinic of SAIH in Semarang.
Analisis Implementasi Program Perawatan Metode Kanguru (PMK) Dan Partisipasi Pasien Pada Pelayanan Kesehatan Bayi Berat Lahir Rendah (BBLR) (Studi pada Pasien di Rumah Sakit Mardi Rahayu Kudus)
Authors: Atik Nur Sri , Nugraheni Sri Achadi , Cahyo Kusyogo
Published: September 2020

Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) varies in each hospital. This condition can be viewed from the aspects of types of services, competency of human resource, facilities, and means. Implementation is a crucial step in the process of policy. Readiness and participation of parents will support the success of the KMC implementation. A role of family such as attitude, behaviour, and family participation is as a desire to protect a family member who is sick. This research aimed to identify the implementation process of factors of communication, disposition/attitude, resource, bureaucratic structure, and participation of patients and their families in KMC at Mardi Rahayu Hospital. This was qualitative research using in-depth interview and direct observation. Main informants encompassed 4 mothers who had Low Birth Weight (LBW) Babies. Meanwhile, informants for triangulation purpose encompassed 3 trained midwives, 3 trained nurses, and 3 trained paediatricians, nursing manager, and director of medical services. Furthermore, data were analyzed using thematic analysis in which data as the result of in-depth interview were analyzed in accordance with a theme. The implementation of KMC had not been done optimally. Regarding communication, there was no socialization of the program. Therefore, information of the KMC program was unclear, inconsistent. Regarding attitude/disposition of the program implementer, there was not only lack of support from all implementers in implementing the program but also lack of commitment. Regarding resource, there was lack of trained health workers, lack of facilities, and no sustainable fund for the program. Regarding bureaucratic structure, Standard Operating Procedure was needed to be revised and no clear job-sharing in KMC. Mothers had not participated in making decision, implementing, taking benefits, and evaluating yet. This was due to lack of information. As suggestions, the hospital needs to improve socialization of the program, provide implementation guidelines, and implement KMC followed by monitoring and supervising. In addition, the hospital needs to improve communication, information, education (CIE) for mother/family and provide opportunity for clients to implement KMC at the hospital before going home.
Model Spasial Level Dasar Bangunan Kota Tepian Air (Studi Kasus: Kota Makassar)
Authors: Nganro Sudirman , Trisutomo Slamet , Barkey Roland Alexander , Ali Mukti , Nurdin Nurjannah
Published: September 2020

Flooding is a threat to coastal cities such as Makassar City. To Avoid the threat of flooding, it is necessary to determine the ground level of the building. This study aims to develop a spatial model for determining the ground level of buildings for Makassar City based on climate change data and environmental geography. Prediction of sea level rise using MAGICC/SCENGEN application, GIS-based satellite image analysis, rainfall analysis using Thiessen polygon method, surface runoff coefficient value determined by Cook method, and design flood discharge analysis with HSU Nakayasu method. The spatial model of the ground level of Makassar City building for 2030 is a function of sea tides, sea level rise due to climate change, alluvial floods and inflow floods that can occur simultaneously. The model produces a spatial map with attributes of geographic coordinates (x,y,z).
Terytorializacja polityki rozwoju regionu dolnośląskiego
Authors: Obrębalski Marek
Published: September 2020

Region dolnośląski charakteryzuje się wieloma dysproporcjami rozwojowymi. Celem artykułu jest nie tylko ich wskazanie, lecz w szczególności przedstawienie możliwości i zakresu terytorialnego ukierunkowania samorządowego instrumentarium polityki rozwoju tegoż regionu. Polityka ta prowadzona m.in. przez samorząd województwa wymaga odpowiedniej wielowymiarowej terytorializacji, a zwłaszcza terytorialnego ukierunkowania strategii rozwoju województwa, terytorialnych dedykacji finansowych instrumentów jej wdrażania i zmian statystycznego podziału województwa na dwa regiony wsparcia. Podejście takie w kontekście nowej perspektywy unijnego programowania 2020+ oczekiwane jest przez władze i administrację samorządową, zwłaszcza regionu sudeckiego.
Partycypacja społeczna w praktyce – schemat postępowania na przykładzie osiedla Maślice (Wrocław) i miasta Międzyborza
Authors: Kamzol Anna , Wrembel Karolina
Published: September 2020

Celem pracy jest określenie schematu postępowania w procesie partycypacyjnym dotyczącym gospodarowania przestrzenią. Badania zostały przeprowadzone w dwóch zróżnicowanych obszarach – w małej miejscowości oraz na osiedlu dużego miasta. Kluczowe było zestawienie wiedzy teoretycznej na temat partycypacji społecznej z jej wdrażaniem w praktyce w różnego rodzaju obszarach. Do opracowania schematu postępowania wykorzystano głównie program partycypacji opracowany przez Pawłowską oraz model poczwórnej helisy. Proces badawczy oparto na metodologii PAR (badania partycypacyjne w działaniu). Natomiast weryfikacja przyjętych założeń miała miejsce podczas bezpośredniego kontaktu grupy badawczej ze społecznością lokalną oraz obserwacjijej zaangażowania w poszczególne etapy procesu partycypacji. W opisywanym badaniu skoncentrowano się przede wszystkim na włączeniu społeczności lokalnej na etapie opiniotwórczym i decyzyjnym. Szczególne znaczenie w pracach badawczych o charakterze społecznym miały opinie na temat przestrzeni oraz funkcjonalności otoczenia wyrażane przez badanych. Przeprowadzona analiza jest próbą usystematyzowania działań w celu wypracowania praktycznego podejścia do współpracy z mieszkańcami w działaniach planistycznych.
Long-Term Characterization of Hippocampal Remapping during Contextual Fear Acquisition and Extinction
Authors: Schuette Peter J. , Reis Fernando M. C. V. , Maesta-Pereira Sandra , Chakerian Meghmik , Torossian Anita , Blair Garrett J. , Wang Weisheng , Blair Hugh T. , Fanselow Michael S. , Kao Jonathan C. , Adhikari Avishek
Published: September 2020

Hippocampal CA1 place cell spatial maps are known to alter their firing properties in response to contextual fear conditioning, a process called “remapping.” In the present study, we use chronic calcium imaging to examine remapping during fear retrieval and extinction of an inhibitory avoidance task in mice of both sexes over an extended period of time and with thousands of neurons. We demonstrate that hippocampal ensembles encode space at a finer scale following fear memory acquisition. This effect is strongest near the shock grid. We also characterize the long-term effects of shock on place cell ensemble stability, demonstrating that shock delivery induces several days of high fear and low between-session place field stability, followed by a new, stable spatial representation that appears after fear extinction. Finally, we identify a novel group of CA1 neurons that robustly encode freeze behavior independently from spatial location. Thus, following fear acquisition, hippocampal CA1 place cells sharpen their spatial tuning and dynamically change spatial encoding stability throughout fear learning and extinction.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTThe hippocampus contains place cells that encode an animal's location. This spatial code updates, or remaps, in response to environmental change. It is known that contextual fear can induce such remapping; in the present study, we use chronic calcium imaging to examine inhibitory avoidance-induced remapping over an extended period of time and with thousands of neurons and demonstrate that hippocampal ensembles encode space at a finer scale following electric shock, an effect which is enhanced by threat proximity. We also identify a novel group of freeze behavior-activated neurons. These results suggest that, more than merely shuffling their spatial code following threat exposure, place cells enhance their spatial coding with the possible benefit of improved threat localization.
Competencias de profesores en formación en matemáticas al transformar las representaciones de una función
Authors: Amaya De Armas Tulio , Castellanos Arjuna Gabriel , Pino-Fan Luis Roberto
Published: September 2020

En este trabajo se tuvo como objetivo analizar las competencias de futuros profesores de pedagogía en enseñanza media en matemáticas, al hacer transformaciones de las representaciones de una función. La información se recogió en el segundo semestre de 2019 y se procesó utilizando la técnica análisis de contenido. Es un trabajo cualitativo, donde se interactuó con docentes en formación, mientras resolvían situaciones problema que involucraban funciones y preparaban una clase, que luego simulaban ante su grupo de clase y su docente. La muestra la constituyeron 36 sujetos estudiantes del profesorado en matemáticas de una universidad chilena. Los resultados muestran que lograron producir múltiples formas de representación de las relaciones funcionales analizadas, lo que facilitaba el análisis y establecimiento de conexiones con elementos del contexto sociocultural, pero una parte del grupo presentó dificultades con la fluidez perceptual, lo que impidió establecer conexiones entre ellas. Fueron modificando los significados parciales de la función, articuladamente, hasta ubicarse en uno de ellos, desde donde produjeron y articularon sus múltiples representaciones. Se concluye sobre la necesidad de implementar procesos de intervención que lleven a los futuros profesores a hacer análisis más integrales de las funciones, que le faciliten hacer un uso operativo de sus conocimientos, para minimizar las dificultades de aprendizaje en sus estudiantes.
Veiklos audito ištakos bei raida pasaulyje ir Lietuvoje
Authors: Mackevičius Jonas , Šalienė Asta
Published: September 2020

Didėjant poreikiui racionaliai naudoti išteklius, saugoti aplinką bei užtikrinti socialinę gerovę veiklos audito reikšmė didėja. Istorinės jo atsiradimo ištakų ir raidos žinios supratimą apie tai, kas yra veiklos auditas, kam jis skirtas, koks jo atlikimo tikslas, daro platesniu. Straipsnio tikslas - pateikti veiklos audito raidos etapus, reglamentavimą bei ypatumus teoriniu aspektu užsienio bei Lietuvos literatūroje. Tikslui pasiekti taikyti mokslinės literatūros analizės, istorinis, lyginamasis, informacijos grupavimo, sisteminimo ir apibendrinimo tyrimo metodai. Straipsnyje atskleidžiama veiklos audito transformacija iš socialinio audito atliekamo privataus kapitalo subjektuose iki šių dienų atliekamo veiklos audito, kuris yra reglamentuotas ir taikomas vertinti viešųjų subjektų veiklą. Straipsnyje veiklos audito raida nagrinėjama keturiais etapais: 1) 1940-1950 pirmieji bandymai veiklą vertinti net tik ekonominiais, bet ir socialiniais parametrais; 2) 1950-1970 vystosi du požiūriai išskiriant socialinius ir ekonominius parametrus; 3) 1970-1990 atsiranda veiklos audito srities standartai, reglamentavimas, pirmieji moksliniai tyrimai; 4) 1990-2020 koreguojami ir patvirtinami veiklos audito standartai ir gairės, plačiai atliekami moksliniai tyrimai. Kiekvienu nagrinėjamu laikotarpiu vyko skirtingos mokslinės diskusijos veiklos vertinimo ir veiklos audito tema. Taip pat straipsnyje atskleidžiama veiklos audito įvairiapusiškumo problema, kuri sudaro prielaidas tolesniems tyrimams.
Mental Health and Timing of Gender-Affirming Care
Authors: Sorbara Julia C. , Chiniara Lyne N. , Thompson Shelby , Palmert Mark R.
Published: September 2020

BACKGROUND:

Gender-incongruent (GI) youth have high rates of mental health problems. Although gender-affirming medical care (GAMC) provides psychological benefit, some GI youth present to care at older ages. Whether a relationship exists between age of presentation to GAMC and mental health difficulties warrants study.

METHODS:

A cross-sectional chart review of patients presenting to GAMC. Subjects were classified a priori as younger presenting youth (YPY) (<15 years of age at presentation) or older presenting youth (OPY) (≥15 years of age). Self-reported rates of mental health problems and medication use were compared between groups. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify determinants of mental health problems. Covariates included pubertal stage at presentation, social transition status, and assigned sex.

RESULTS:

Of 300 youth, there were 116 YPY and 184 OPY. After presentation, more OPY than YPY reported a diagnosis of depression (46% vs 30%), had self-harmed (40% vs 28%), had considered suicide (52% vs 40%), had attempted suicide (17% vs 9%), and required psychoactive medications (36% vs 23%), with all P < .05. After controlling for covariates, late puberty (Tanner stage 4 or 5) was associated with depressive disorders (odds ratio 5.49; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.14–26.32) and anxiety disorders (odds ratio 4.18 [95% CI: 1.22–14.49]), whereas older age remained associated only with psychoactive medication use (odd ratio 1.31 [95% CI: 1.05–1.63]).

CONCLUSIONS:

Late pubertal stage and older age are associated with worse mental health among GI youth presenting to GAMC, suggesting that this group may be particularly vulnerable and in need of appropriate care.
Konstruksi Hermeneutika Tafsir Sufi
Authors: Reflita Reflita , Syatri Jonni
Published: September 2020

The debate of scholars on Sufi interpretation is caused by differences in the methods and sources of interpretation used. Some scholars think that the Sufi interpretation does not have a theoretical method. It is only based on the findings of the Sufis when reading the Qur’an. In fact, the 'urafā' are considered to have violated the rules or regulations that apply in the realm of interpretation in general. Some others consider that the Sufi interpretation does not ignore the interpretive signs that have been agreed upon by the commentators. This interpretation only tries to explain the various dimensions of the meaning of the Qur'an. This paradigm difference necessitates a methodological study of the methods and steps of the Sufi interpretation in an effort to explain esoteric meaning of the Qur'an. This study uses an analytical-comparative method. The research found that that Sufi interpretation has a hermeneutic construction that is different from other methods of interpretation. The differences can be seen from the sources and methods used. Apart from using linguistic instruments, sufistic interpretation uses ‘irfān (intuitive knowledge) which is obtained through kasyf (inspiration). For Sufis, knowing God’s intention as stated in His Kalām can only be done by using knowledge that comes directly from Him, not by looking at the context of the text.
Tripping over the other: Could psychedelics increase empathy?
Authors: Blatchford Emily , Bright Stephen , Engel Liam
Published: September 2020

There is increasing evidence that psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is effective for a range of psychological conditions. There are likely numerous mechanisms of action that contribute to these clinical effects. One such mechanism of action might involve psychedelics increasing levels of empathic functioning. This paper synthesises research concerning the relationship between psychedelics and empathy, emphasising neuroscientific and clinical contexts. We conclude that neuropsychological and clinical evidence imply psychedelics could lead to increased empathic functioning. The effects of psychedelics on the 5-HT system, default mode network, neural connectivity and ego dissolution are implicated in these changes. Changes in empathic functioning also likely relate to increases in the personality trait of openness associated with psychedelic drug use, which is well documented. Increased empathic function likely has clinical implications, leading to increased social connectedness as well as prosocial attitudes and behaviours more broadly.
Culture and psychedelic psychotherapy: Ethnic and racial themes from three Black women therapists
Authors: Williams Monnica T. , Reed Sara , George Jamilah
Published: September 2020

Psychedelic medicine is an emerging field of research and practice that examines the psychotherapeutic effects of substances classified as hallucinogens on the human mind, body, and spirit. Current research explores the safety and efficacy of these substances for mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although current studies explore psychotherapeutic effects from a biomedical perspective, gaps in awareness around cultural issues in the therapeutic process are prominent. African Americans have been absent from psychedelic research as both participants and researchers, and little attention has been paid to the potential of psychedelics to address traumas caused by racialization. This paper examines cultural themes and clinical applications from the one-time use of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) as part of an US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved clinical trial and training exercise for three African American female therapists. The primary themes that emerged across the varied experiences centered on strength, safety, connection, and managing oppression/racialization. The participants' experiences were found to be personally meaningful and instructive for how Western models of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy could be more effective and accessible to the Black community. Included is a discussion of the importance of facilitator training to make best use of emerging material when it includes cultural, racial, and spiritual themes. A lack of knowledge and epistemic humility can create barriers to treatment for underserved populations. Implications for future research and practice for marginalized cultural groups are also discussed, including consideration of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) as an adjunct to the psychedelic-therapy approaches currently advanced. As women of color are among the most stigmatized groups of people, it is essential to incorporate their perspectives into the literature to expand conversations about health equity.
Overview History of Nederlandsch-Indie Maritime Law in Twentieth Century Batavia
Authors: Kurniawan Rendy
Published: September 2020

This study is aimed at sketching out one of the outstanding influence from Dutch to Nusantara. It was the forming of the maritime law which known as scheepvaart aangelegenheden in Batavia that becomes the focus of this study. By doing this, the Dutch government had its own regulation to control each port centralizing in Batavia. With this regulation, the Dutch government could deal with the busy ports in Nederlandsch Indie much easier than before. This study is applying a qualitative method which involves documents and law manuscript discussion. The result shows that although a number of articles in the law had strongly influenced by Nusantara’s local kingdoms, there were still many various important things. Keywords: dutch government, maritime law, local kingdom, Batavia
Pelestarian Wayang Golek di Padepokan Giri Harja Jelekong Kabupaten Bandung Jawa Barat 2009-2018
Authors: Muflihatul Salma Nitri Anhari , Tarpin Tarpin
Published: September 2020

This study discusses Padepokan Giri Harja in wayang golek in West Java. The selection of Padepokan to be studied is very important because it has influence and role in the preservation of puppet shows in Jelekong village, West Java. The purpose of this study is the first to: find out the history and development of Padepokan Giri Harja, know Gait Asep Sunadar Sunarya in the development of Padepokan Giri Harja, and know Padepokan Giri Harja in preserving Wayang Golek The method used in this study is the historical method, which is a method that reconstructs history by studying events in the past. There are four stages in this method, the first stage of Heuristics is the search for sources, the second stage of criticism namely internal criticism and external criticism, the third stage of interpretation, i and the fourth stage of historiography. The results of this study indicate that the founder of Padepokan Pusaka Giri Harja was Abah Sunarya. This Padepokan is a place for puppet puppet puppetry course. This Padepokan is located in Jelekong village, Ciparay Subdistrict, Bandung Regency, West Java. Many of his students later became successful puppeteers, including his own children. Abeng Sunarya was once a member of the management of the Bandung Regency Pedalangan and Pepadi Foundation. After Abah Sunarya died, the heritage of Giri Harja was continued by her son, Asep Sunandar Sunarya, better known as Giri Harja 3 or Abah Asep. Abah Asep developed this Heritage of Giri Harja so well that he had the desire to build a hermitage to make it easier for people who wanted to practice puppet show. The presence of Padepokan Seni Padalangan Giri Harja is one of the icons of the art village. The permanent building with the shape of a typical gunungan roof of wayang golek stands majestically on Jalan Raya Laswi, across the Bandung-Majalaya region, West Java, which is equipped with a large parking lot. The famous puppeteer Asep Sunandar Sunarya (deceased) planned the building to become the Padepokan Seni Boarding School Padalangan that scored reliable puppeteers as well as a form of preservation and inheritance of puppet show art to the younger generation.
Peran Abdul Haris Nasution dalam Pembebasan Irian Barat (1957-1962)
Authors: Nurhikmi Devi , Thohir Ajid , Samsudin Samsudin
Published: September 2020

This article seeks to describe one of the Dutch-Indonesian conflict, the liberation of West Irian. The focus of this study is the role of Abdul Haris Nasution in the Liberation of West Irian in 1957-1962. The method used in this study is historical research method which is carried out through four stages: heuristic, criticism, interpretation, and historiography. Abdul Haris Nasution’s role in this event was taking over Dutch companies, establishing the National Front for the Liberation of West Irian (FNPIB) and becoming its chairman, also TNI diplomacy by buying weapons and mision abroad to hear other countries’ responses regarding West Irian.
Perilaku Sehat Masyarakat Priangan Tahun 1911-1942
Authors: Lestari Fathia
Published: September 2020

This study aims at describing the healthy lifestyle of residents in Priangan . Healthy lifestyle is one of the behavior aspects involving the activity of mother - children, pattern of maintaining the body health, pattern of healthy food and sanitation. This paper used the mass media as main sources to see healthy behavior in Priangan. Mass media used is to give illustration of the mindset of healthy in society. The research conducted uses a historical method which has four parts, namely heuristic, criticism, interpretation and historiography.Based the sources, there are several things to sum up as follows :Firstly, from the 1911 until 1942 there had been a change in health behavior within the community in Priangan; Secondly, the changes are due the contact with culture, religion, and social structure; Thirdly, the change in health behavior constitutes the impact of cultural socialization from local genius and European Culture; Fourthly, Mass media has played a vital role for communicating the healthy culture in society.
Gerakan Politik Sarekat Islam di Jawa Tahun 1916-1921
Authors: Setiawati Yeti , Samsudin Samsudin
Published: September 2020

Sarekat Islam is a movement organization that has a very important role in fighting for independence of Indonesia. In the beginning, this organization was established to overcome only economic problems in the lives of indigenous people. As it develops, this organization also turned into a political organization that aims to realize self-government. This research is an analysis of political movements conducted by Sarekat Islam which began from 1916 to 1921. The research uses a historical study method of heuristic, critic, interpretation, and historiography. This study uses a theory of structure of political opportunity with a science approach that is political sociology approach. The result of this study indicates that the Sarekat Islam political movement was realized with a national congerss held to discuss various political problems including the formation of a Volksraad, the defense of the Dutch East Indies (Indie Weerbaar) and others. Until in the end, Sarekat Islam divided into Sarekat Islam Merah dan Sarekat Islam Putih.
Application of Cluster Analysis with Fuzzy Logic Elements for Ground Environment Assessment of Robotic Group
Authors: Kochetkov Mihail , Korolkov Dmitry , Petrov Vladimir , Petrov Oleg , Terentev Alexey , Simonov Sergey
Published: September 2020

Emergency situations, that cause risks for human life and health, dictate elevated requirements to completeness and accuracy of the presentation of information about current ground environment. Modern robotic systems include sensors, that operate on different physical principles. This causes incrementation of information entering control system. Computing resources and technical capabilities of robotic systems are limited in range and detection probabilities of appearing objects. In case of insufficient performance of the on-board computer system and high uncertainties of ground environment, robotic systems are not able to perform without combining information from robotic group and producing a single view of ground environment. Complex information from a group of robotic systems occurs in real time and a non-deterministic environment.

To solve the problem of identifying attribute vectors related to a single object, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of obtained solutions, is possible using known formulas of the theory of statistical hypothesis testing and probability theory only under the normal distribution law with the known mathematical expectation of an attribute vector and a correlation matrix. However, these conditions are usually not met in practice. Problems also arise when methods of nonparametric statistics are used with an unknown law of probability distribution.

The new method of identifying attribute vectors is proposed, that does not rely on a statistical approach and, therefore, does not require knowledge of the type of distribution law and the values of its parameters. Proposed method is based on the idea of combining cluster analysis and fuzzy logic, and is relatively simple to the basic methods of multidimensional nonparametric statistics.

The results of modeling information processes are presented. The advantages of proposed method are shown. The comparative values for the number of false recognitions are given. The recommendations are given for constructing fuzzy inference rules when creating an expert system knowledge base.
Method for Creating Collections with Embedded Documents for Document-oriented Databases Taking into Account Executable Queries
Authors: Shichkina Yulia , Ha Van Muon
Published: September 2020

In the recent decades, NoSQL databases have become more popular day by day. And increasingly, developers and database administrators, for whatever reason, have to solve the problems of database migration from a relational model in the model NoSQL databases like the document-oriented database MongoDB database. This article discusses the approach to this migration data based on set theory. A new formal method of determining the optimal runtime searches aggregate collections with the attached documents NoSQL databases such as the key document. The attributes of the database objects are included in optimizing the number of collections and their structures in search queries. The initial data are object properties (attributes, relationships between attributes) on which information is stored in the database, and query the properties that are most often performed, or the speed of which should be maximal. This article discusses the basic types of connections (1-1, 1-M, M-M), typical of the relational model. The proposed method is the following step of the method of creating a collection without embedded documents. The article also provides a method for determining what methods should be used in the reasonable cases to make work with databases more effectively. At the end, this article shows the results of testing of the proposed method on databases with different initial schemes. Experimental results show that the proposed method helps reduce the execution time of queries can also significantly as well as reduce the amount of memory required to store the data in a new database.
Dynamics of serum and placental products of cytokines, oxytocin and relaxin of women with gestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: Krukier Irina I. , Avrutskaya Valeriya V. , Levkovich Marina A. , Grigoriants Armen A. , Petrov Yuri , Nikashina Anastasiya A. , Chikin Alexei L.
Published: September 2020

Background: pregnancy and diabetes mellitus (GDM) developed during this period are extremely unfavorable combinations for both the mother and the fetus, leading to severe consequences in the gestational period. GDM significantly increases the frequency of undesirable outcomes of pregnancy and childbirth, and also poses a serious medical and social problem for both the mother and the fetus.
Aims: Тo study the level of cytokines (TGFb and IL-1b), oxytocin and relaxin in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in the blood serum and placenta and to show their role in the choice of delivery tactics.
Materials and methods: We examined 230 women who made up 2 groups the control (with the physiological course of pregnancy, n = 95) and the main (with gestational diabetes, n = 135). All studies were performed in the blood serum and placenta of women of these groups. The content of TGFb and IL-1b was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using the RD system (USA) and Cytimmune systems (USA) kits, and the level of relaxin and oxytocin was measured using BIOSOURCE (USA) kits.
Results: We studied the production of cytokines and relaxants in the blood serum and placenta of women with GDM is in close relationship, which is confirmed by the revealed correlation dependencies: between relaxin before birth and after they have ended (among themselves, r = 0, 79, p 0, 05), as well as oxytocin (among themselves, r = 0, 78, p 0, 05) in the same period. After the end of labor, a negative relationship was found in the placenta between relaxin and IL-1b (r = -0, 61, p 0, 01).
Conclusions: The ratios of relaxin to oxytocin in blood serum revealed by us can be considered as possible prognostic indicators for choosing the tactics of labor management. The use of identified biochemical markers will allow timely selection of the method of delivery in women with GDM in order to reduce the risk of complications in childbirth and thereby favorably influence perinatal outcomes and reduce the incidence of newborns.