bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH POLA ASUH ORANG TUA TERHADAP SIKAP BERAGAMA REMAJA DI RT 22 RW 07 SAPEN YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Ilyas Muhammad , Wijaya Firad
Published: July 2019

Peran orang tua dalam meletakan dasar-dasar pendidikan moral agama dan ahlak sangat berpengaruh pada anak. Bahkan pengaruh tersebut sampai pada dasar keyakinan mereka. Keberagamaan anak hampir sepenuhnya ditentukan oleh pengaruh pola asuh orang tua. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di RT 22 RW 07 Sapen, Yogyakarta. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh pola asuh orang tua terhadap sikap beragama remaja di RT 22 RW 07 Sapen, Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif. Adapun populasi dalam penelitian ini yaitu remaja yang berjumlah 106 orang, diambil sampelnya dengan menggunakan rumus slovin menjadi 84 remaja. Selanjutnya ditentukan dengan memberikan angket kepada semua sampel, kemudian data tersebut dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik regresi linear sederhana. Dari hasil analisis diperoleh nilai koefisien korelasi 0,787 pada sig.(1-tailed) = 0,000, ternyata Sig < 0,05 (0,000 < 0,05) maka Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima, hal ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh pola asuh orang tua terhadap sikap beragama remaja di RT 22 RW 07 Sapen, Yogyakarta. Sedangkan besarnya pengaruh Pola Asuh Ornag Tua terhadap Sikap Beragama pada remaja yaitu 70,5%  dan 29,5% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain.                                              Kata Kunci: Pola Asuh Orang Tua, Sikap Beragama Remaja
ANALISIS STRATEGI PENYEBARAN AGAMA-AGAMA DI INDONESIA DARI PRA HINGGA ERA MODERN DENGAN PENDEKATAN TEORI PERMAINAN MATEMATIKA
Authors: Sodik Abror , Musthofa Muhammad Wakhid
Published: July 2019

Indonesia merupakan negara multikultural yang multietnik, multiras, dan multiagama. Hubungan harmonis antar dan intern umat beragama menjadi hal yang sangat penting dalam negara yang multi agama seperti halnya Indonesia ini agar tidak terjadi konflik berlatar belakang agama. Salah satu hal yang dapat memicu konflik berlatar belakang agama adalah masalah penyebaran ajaran agama. Artikel ini akan mengkaji analisis strategi penyebaran ajaran agama di Indonesia dari pra hingga era modern dengan menggunakan teori permainan matematika. Dengan pendekatan tersebut akan diperoleh strategi terbaik bagi masing-masing agama yang akan menghasilkan penambahan pemeluk agama sebanyak-banyaknya dan juga meminimalkan konflik. Hal ini akan menguatkan kerukunan hidup antarumat beragama di Indonesia.Kata Kunci: strategi penyebaran ajaran agama, teori permainan, strategi terbaik.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA BIMBINGAN PRIBADI DENGAN ASERTIVITAS SISWA KELAS VIII MTS NEGERI YOGYAKARTA 1
Authors: Sanjaya Nur Aeni , Falah Nailul
Published: July 2019

This study aims to determine the relationship between personal guidance and assertiveness students of class VIII MTs Negeri Yogyakarta 1 using a quantitative approach. In this study there is one independent variable and one dependent variable. The independent variable in this research is personal guidance (X), while the dependent variable is assertiveness (Y). This study is research population with total population of 58 students. The main data collection techniques such as scale, while interviewing and documentation as a complementary data. Data analysis using Product Moment correlation study from Pearson for obtained the results of hypothesis testing, with the help of SPSS 16.0 for Windows. The results of this study indicate that there is a positive and highly significant relationship between personal guidance and assertiveness students of class VIII MTs Negeri Yogyakarta 1 which has a correlation coefficient of 0.618 with sig. (2.tailed) = 0,000 with N = 58 at 1% significance level. From these data it can be concluded that there is a positive relationship and very significant, then the hypothesis is accepted and proved true. That is, the higher the personal guidance the higher the student's assertiveness, on the contrary if it gets lower personal guidance, the lower the student's assertiveness.  Keywords: Personal Guidance, Assertiveness
METODE KONSELING INDIVIDU DALAM MENGATASI KONFLIK PERTEMANAN ANTAR SISWA KELAS X MAN 2 SLEMAN (STUDI KASUS TERHADAP 2 SISWA)
Authors: Khasanah Zakka Nurlatifah
Published: July 2019

This study aims to determine the methods used by counseling teachers in dealing with student friendship conflicts. This research is descriptive qualitative with case study research. The data source of this research is counselor guidance and counseling is Yuni Heru Kusumawardani, guidance and counseling teacher Mr. Ruba'i and two students of class X MAN 2 Sleman. Data collection was done by interview method, documentation and observation. The results showed that the method of individual counseling to cope with conflicts friendship between students of class X MAN 2 Sleman is a directive method and eclectic method. The directive method is given to the PPA at the first meeting until the third, whereas APE is given at the first and second meeting, the directive method is used when the counseling teacher searches the data or digs the information about the problem that is being experienced by the student, in this directive method the counseling guidance teacher can make a diagnosis related to the problems experienced by the students at that time. Furthermore, the eclective method is given to the PPA at the fourth to sixth meetings, whereas the APE is given at the third and fourth meetings, the eclective method is used when the counseling teacher checks by hearing what statements and decisions or commitments the student will make on the method This counseling teacher's eclectic counseling can conduct joint evaluations with the students.Keywords: Individual Counseling, Conflict Friendship
EFEKTIFITAS TEKNIK BERMAIN PERAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL ANAK KOTA SAMARINDA (STUDI KASUS MELALUI PENDEKATAN KONSELING ANAK)
Authors: Handari Sai
Published: July 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui efektifitas teknik bermain peran (role play) untuk meningkatkan keterampilan sosial anak di Kota Samarinda. Desain penelitian ini ialah pre-eksperimen dengan pendekatan one-shot case study. Penelitian ini menggunakan wawancara, observasi dan  dokumentasi sebagai alat pengumpulan data dengan analisis data menggunakan triangulasi yang dilakukan di Kota Samarinda. Adapun hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1) tingkat keterampilan sosial anak di setiap kecamatan berbeda-beda, namun data menunjukkan ada sekitar dua hingga tiga orang yang mengalami kurangnya keterampilan sosial di setiap kelas; (2) pelaksanaan kegiatan bermain peran dilaksanakan pada sekolah yang memiliki kurikulum dengan pendekatan sentra pada proses belajar. Pada sekolah dengan pendekatan kelompok, kegiatan bermain peran yang dilakukan tidak menggunakan skenario pada pelaksanaannya; dan (3) kegiatan bermain peran untuk meningkatkan keterampilan sosial anak dilakukan selama lima kali dengan berbagai persiapan. Anak yang belum terbiasa melakukan permain peran dengan skenario merasa canggung pada awalnya namun pada pertemuan-pertemuan selanjutnya materi yang disampaikan dengan teknik bermain peran dapat diinternalisasikan anak pada kehidupan sehari-hari. Perlakuan bermain peran dilakukan tidak setiap hari, hal ini dilakukan untuk melihat keefektifitasan kegiatan yang dilakukan. Pada akhir pertemuan, anak yang mengikuti kegiatan bermain peran mengalami berbagai perubahan pada aspek keterampilan sosial.  Kata Kunci: Role Play, Keterampilan Sosial, Anak Usia Dini
Kepemimpinan Nyai dalam Memelihara Kajian Kitab Kuning di Ma’had Aly Nurul Jadid Probolinggo
Authors: Amalia Viki , Arifin Zainal
Published: July 2019

Nyai (wife of Kiai/pesantren leader) holds an essential role in pesantren management, particularly pertaining to the process of taking care of and nurturing the pesantren tradition. This research investigates leadership typology of Nyai Nur Latifah in Ma’had ‘Aly Nurul Jadid Probolinggo in maintaining Kitab Kuning studies. Employing phenomenological approach of qualitative study, this research collect the data through observation, indepth interview, and documentation. This research found that: (1) the leadership type of Nyai Nur Latifah in preserving Kitab Kuning studies can be categorized as democratic and charismatic; (2) there are two factors supporting her leadership: internal factors (religious competence and technological application ability), and external factors (support from family council, special assembly for Kitab Kuning, and  the guidance in Kitab Kuning reading (BMK), whereas, the challenging factors are related to internal situation such as multiple roles as the leader of Fatayat NU and recitation, as well as external factors such as the decreased preference of students to learn Kitab Kuning and the negative impact of technology.
La situación actual de los conflictos territoriales y fronterizos en América Latina y Caribe
Authors: Alija Adela M.
Published: July 2019

El objetivo principal de este artículo es hacer una revisión de los conflictos fronterizos y territoriales vigentes en América Latina y el Caribe, así como de su importancia en el escenario americano. Para comprender mejor la situación actual es necesario revisar sus antecedentes, destacando su complejidad. En la actualidad numerosos países americanos tienen diferencias relacionadas con su territorio. En algún caso, las crisis fronterizas entre países han implicado a la fuerza militar. Estos conflictos son reavivados de forma recurrente por los Gobiernos que los utilizan como elemento de cohesión nacional en determinados momentos, como elemento de distracción de otros problemas o con objetivos económicos.
Los animales de las relaciones internacionales, la Unión Europea y el nuevo orden mundial
Authors: Carlos Izquierdo Javier de
Published: July 2019

Los animales de las relaciones internacionales son metáforas que nos permiten comprender mejor el mundo actual y, sobre todo, prepararnos para tratar de evitar crisis, emergencias y catástrofes poco previsibles. En este trabajo presentamos los cuatro animales ya conocidos y algunos de sus ejemplos. Ello nos sirve para ilustrar una visión particular de cuál es la situación de la Unión Europea y hacia dónde va el mundo conducido por los principales actores de la escena internacional. Aquí son utilizados los animales de las relaciones internacionales como herramientas de análisis, anunciándonos cuál será el balance de poder de los próximos años, así como algunas estrategias para prepararnos ante estos cambios.
Анализ путей рекрутирования в женскую бизнес-элиту
Authors: Воронкова Анастасия Игоревна
Published: July 2019

В статье проводится анализ возникновения и консолидации женских бизнес-элит в России, траекторий закрепления в этой социальной группе и типологии факторов, влияющих на выбор профессиональной карьеры в сфере предпринимательства. Исследуются наиболее релевантные методы и подходы по изучению специфической позиции женщин в малом и среднем бизнесе, ограничения и барьеры при совмещении карьеры и семьи. Использование дискурс-анализа полуструктурированных интервью и вторичных данных рейтинга Forbes за 2014-2017 гг. позволяет реконструировать значение гендерного аспекта при выборе профессиональной траектории развития. В результате была построена типология источников влияния на способ рекрутирования женщин в экономическую элиту, таких как транслируемые в средствах массовой информации установки в профессиональном и семейном дискурсе, трудности в поиске баланса между работой и хозяйственной деятельностью, разница в уровне заработной платы между женщинами и мужчинами, а также традиционные формы воспитания и разделения профессий по половому признаку.
Распределение рабочих времязатрат современных православных священников
Authors: Крихтова Татьяна Михайловна
Published: July 2019

В статье приводятся результаты исследования времязатрат современных российских православных священников. Проведя наблюдение и составив списки повседневных занятий 27 священников из разных регионов и типов городов России, мы проанализировали, на что тратится их рабочее время. На базе одного полевого материала были применены два разных подхода к исследованию рабочего времени: антропология времени (подробное качественное наблюдение за информантом, внимание к его внутренним мотивациям выстраивать свой рабочий день так или иначе, влияние дополнительных факторов среды и других людей на особенности рабочего времени) и изучение бюджетов времени (количественные исследования, направленные на подсчет времязатрат разных слоев населения по разным направлениям деятельности). Время священников интересно тем, что в их случае грань между оплачиваемой и неоплачиваемой работой провести почти невозможно. По результатам анализа данных оказалось, что священники с одинаковым стартовым «багажом» и социально-демографическими условиями могут иметь разное соотношение основных показателей. При этом крайние точки средней продолжительности рабочего дня напрямую зависят от прихода: наименьшая в приходах на закрытых территориях или учреждениях и наибольшая в храмах, ориентированных на культурную и социальную работу в своем населенном пункте. Важным наблюдением оказалось и то, что у большинства священников дополнительная деятельность занимает больше половины рабочего времени, то есть они занимаются тем, чему не обучались и что никак не прописано в их обязанностях.
Запросы россиян на содействие государства: социальное инвестирование или социальная поддержка?
Authors: Аникин Василий Александрович , Лежнина Юлия Павловна , Мареева Светлана Владимировна , Слободенюк Екатерина Дмитриевна
Published: July 2019

В статье на данных общероссийского репрезентативного исследования, проведенного Институтом социологи ФНИСЦ РАН весной 2018 г., рассматриваются запросы россиян к содействию государства, необходимого, по их оценкам, в их собственной жизненной ситуации. При классификации запросов по трем ключевым направлениям — политика на рынке труда, социальное инвестирование и социальная поддержка — наиболее распространенным оказался первый. Его предъявляет в основном молодежь, испытывающая проблемы с доступом к хорошим рабочим местам. Запрос на государственное содействие в области социальной поддержки в наибольшей степени формируется под влиянием особенностей индивидуальной ситуации — а именно, необходимости решения ряда материальных и жилищных вопросов, с которыми россияне, предъявляющие такой запрос, не могут справиться самостоятельно, ожидая от государства прямых трансфертов. Наиболее гетерогенна группа россиян, предъявляющих запрос на социальное инвестирование. Независимость от государства характерна для наиболее благополучной части населения, не сталкивающейся с серьезными проблемами, которые невозможно решить самостоятельно. Полученные результаты показывают, что ответ на формирующиеся запросы населения со стороны государства возможен только с помощью дифференцированных мер социальной политики с учетом гетерогенности запросов и их специфики в российских условиях.

Благодарность. В данной научной работе использованы результаты проекта «Социальная политика, социальная стратификация, компоненты благосостояния населения и проявления неравенства в России: анализ взаимосвязей на различных этапах жизненного цикла», выполненного в рамках Программы фундаментальных исследований НИУ ВШЭ в 2018 году.
Performance Analysis of GPS/BDS Integrated Precise Positioning System Considering Visibility of Satellites
Authors: Noh Jae Hee , Jo Gwang Hee , Lim Deok Won , Lee Jin Hyuk , Lee Sun Yong , Lee Sang Jeong
Published: July 2019

Research on precise positioning is being actively carried out to provide accurate position information for land transportation. The most significant problem when performing precise positioning in urban canyon is the degradation of performance due to the lack of visible satellites. Prior to open service of BDS, most of the studies on positioning were focused on using GPS/GLONASS integrated navigation system. Since BDS began open service, studies using GPS/BDS have been actively performed in the Asia-Pacific region as it became possible to acquire enough available BDS satellites. The average number of visible satellites in Korea is 9 for GPS and 14 for BDS. In this paper, we analyze the availability of precise positioning using BDS in urban canyon. To do this, we simulate the urban canyon environment by applying the mask to the azimuth and the elevation. We analyze the positioning accuracy using two simulation scenarios. From the results, it is shown that the accuracy of precise positioning in the case where the satellites in the east-west direction are blocked is lowered than that in the case where the satellites in the south-north direction are blocked for the same elevation mask angle. This result comes from the fact that the PDOP increases when the satellites are blocked in the east-west direction. Also, it can be confirmed that the GPS/BDS integrated positioning is available for the high mask angle while the GPS-only positioning is not possible continuously.
Philebus 11b: Good or the Good
Authors: Rudebusch George
Published: July 2019

The sentence setting the stage for the philosophical investigation within the Philebus is, naively translated, “He says that to enjoy is good.” Instead of the predicate adjective “good,” most interpreters prefer to translate with a definite description, “the good,” with consequences that affect the interpretation of the dialogue as a whole. Part one defends the naïve translation, both in the context of Socrates’ first seven speeches and viewing the dialogue as a whole. Part two considers and rejects the reasons given against the naïve translation on the basis of grammar, idiosyncratic Platonic style, immediate context, and later restatements.
Antioxidant potentials and effects on the hematology and osmotic fragility scores of a polyherbal formulation used in Southeast Nigeria
Authors: Ijioma Solomon Nnah , Osim Eme Eme , Nwankwo Azubuike A. , Nwosu Chinwe O. , Ekeleme Chinedum Martins
Published: July 2019

Background

In this study, the hematological and antioxidant potential as well as the osmotic fragility effects of a Nigerian polyherbal formulation were evaluated.

Materials and methods

A total of 40 fats were divided into four groups of 10 rats each. Group 1 served as the control group, and the rest were assigned increasing daily oral administration of the extract for 28 days. At the end of treatment, blood was collected for hematological and osmotic fragility studies. The free radical scavenging effect of the extract was investigated via different in vitro models as well.

Results

Results showed that the nitric oxide scavenging and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) activities of the extract were significant (p < 0.05) and compared favorably with that of vitamin C. At 200 and 400 μg/mL, the nitric oxide scavenging activities for Ajumbise Polyherbal Extract (APE) were 60.71 ± 0.25% and 59.49 ± 0.98%, respectively, whereas for the same concentrations of vitamin C, 74.60 ± 0.25% and 85.24 ± 0.14 scavenging activities were obtained. The (DPPH) activity at 100 μg/mL was 81.24 ± 0.02% for the extract and 96.22 ± 0.18% for vitamin C. However, at all concentrations, the extract had significantly lower Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) activity than vitamin C. Red blood cell counts (RBCC), hemoglobin and packed cell volume values (PCV) were significantly lowered only in groups treated with 400 and 800 mg/kg of the extract (p < 0.05), whereas other RBCC parameters and white blood cell counts (WBCC) were not significantly affected (p < 0.05). Platelet (PLT) count was also significantly lowered in all extract-treated groups. The extract also significantly reduced RBCC percentage hemolysis (p < 0.05).

Conclusions

Ajumbise polyherbal may be free of hematoxicity and may improve the integrity of the RBC membrane due to its appreciable antioxidant activity.
Integrating DMAIC approach of Lean Six Sigma and theory of constraints toward quality improvement in healthcare
Authors: Ahmed Selim
Published: July 2019

Healthcare is a unique service industry and it deals with complex tasks. To overcome complex tasks, healthcare organizations need to implement DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) approach of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) to improve quality performance. Application of DMAIC in a healthcare organization provides guidelines on how to handle a quality service system toward patient satisfaction. This approach also helps healthcare service providers to reduce waste, variation and work imbalance in the service processes. This chapter discusses five phases of DMAIC approach and its integration with the theory of constraints (TOC) for continuous improvements in healthcare performance. The integration of TOC and DMAIC approach would enhance healthcare performance by reducing medical costs, medical errors, administration errors and defects. Moreover, this integration can improve performance in healthcare service processes where it is not possible to reduce bottlenecks.
Small States and the Struggle for Power in the Arctic Region: A Case Study of Denmark
Authors: Lukšaitė Gabija
Published: July 2019

This paper examines the specifics of foreign policy strategies used by Denmark as a small state in the Arctic region. Based upon a number of theoretical approaches in terms of analyzing small state foreign policy, this study is primarily focused on how small states manage to pursue their goals in an international environment typically dominated by large powers.
Job Requirements, Resources and Proactive Behavior at Work: The Role of Work Engagement and Stress
Authors: Miselytė Marija , Bagdžiūnienė Dalia , Jakutė Violeta
Published: July 2019

Proactive employees are an important part of social capital in modern organizations that operate in a competitive and ever-changing business environment. Proactive behavior (PB) is defined as self-directed and future-oriented actions that are aimed to change the situation, work environment, or oneself (Bindl & Parker, 2010). Proactive workers initiate individual and organizational changes, and they not only respond to work requirements or adapt to environmental conditions (Fritz & Sonnentag, 2009). Therefore, it is important to analyze the work and personal characteristics that may be significant in order to enhance the employees’ PB. The paper presents an empirical study that integrates the theoretical approaches of Proactive Behavior (Parker & Collins, 2010) and Job Demands – Resources (Schaufeli & Bakker, 2004). It is aimed, first, to examine the links between job demands (pace and amount of work, emotional and mental workload), resources (autonomy and feedback), and work engagement and stress with employee strategic proactive behaviors as well as work and person-environment fit proactive behaviors. Second, to determine the role that work engagement and stress have in the relationships between job characteristics and PB types.

A total of 386 employees from various Lithuanian organizations were surveyed online. Sixty one percent of the respondents were female; the average age of the respondents was 34.8 (SD = 11.32) years, with an average of 7.3 (SD = 8.22) years of working experience in their organizations. Twenty one percent of the respondents were first-level managers. Most of the respondents (93.6%) had acquired higher education.

Structural equation modeling analyses revealed that strategic PB, through engagement as a mediator, was predicted by autonomy, mental workload, and feedback; proactive work behavior was predicted by emotional workload, while mental workload, autonomy, and feedback were related to proactive work behavior through work engagement as a mediator; proactive person-environment fit behavior was predicted only by feedback via work engagement as a mediator. The study has shown that employee PB can be reinforced not only with job resources (autonomy and feedback) but job demands as well (the mental and emotional workload) via the mediative effect of work engagement. Work stress was not related with PB. The practical applications of research findings are discussed.
Honey as Versatile Remedy: A Focus on Selected Honeys
Authors: Hassan Hazirah , Abdul Karim Norwahidah
Published: July 2019

Introduction: Honey is one of the oldest traditional medicines. It has been well known that honey contains various components that could be use as treatment option. Most commonly studied honeys include gelam, kelulut, acacia, tualang and pineapple honeys. This review listed the five most commonly studied honeys, its properties and the study model involved. Results: Honey has been reported to have multiple properties. Honeys were used to study their antimicrobial properties which includes antibacterial and antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-ulcer and wound healing, anticancer properties. Interestingly, tualang honey was used to study cognitive function and also used to study its ability to function as an adjuvant. Gelam honey and tualang honey both have been studied to determine their effects on fertility. From these five honeys reviewed, the most studied honey is tualang honey that showed significant impact not only on general health being and wound healoing, but also on cancer, inflammation, infection, oxidative stress, cognitive function as well as potential adjuvant. The studies were carried out on different study model from cell lines (in vitro) animal such as Sprague-dawley rats and Wistar albino rats and also human. Conclusion: Honey is a natural compound with significant impact on health and general well-being. These effects might be due to its phenolics and flavonoid content as well as its involvement as signalling molecule that initiates the possible mechanism that needs to be further clarified in the future in treating and preventing diseases.
Teratogenic Potential of Traditionally Formulated and Nano-Encapsulated Vitamin A in Two Vertebrate Models, Rattus norvegicus and Xenopus Laevis
Authors: Battistoni Maria , Bacchetta Renato , Di Renzo Francesca , Metruccio Francesca , Pennati Roberta , Menegola Elena
Published: July 2019

Nano-encapsulation is applied for the preparation of functional food to preserve micronutrients degradation and to ameliorate their absorption. Being nano-encapsulation already related to increased vitamin A embryotoxicity, we aimed to evaluate the effect of traditionally formulated (BULK-A) and nano-encapsulated vitamin A (NANO-A) in two different vertebrate models: rat post implantation Whole Embryo Culture (WEC) and Frog Embryo Teratogenesis Assay-Xenopus (FETAX). After benchmark-dose modelling, WEC results showed that NANO-A was 7 times more effective than BULK-A, while FETAX results indicated that X. laevis development was affected only by NANO-A. The relative potency of WEC was 14 times the potency of FETAX, suggesting a minor role of preformed vitamin A in X. laevis development in respect to mammal embryogenesis. Results from this work prompt the necessity to monitor the use of food supplemented with NANO A, since even low doses can elicit teratogenic effects on vertebrate embryos due to its increased bioavailability.
Ultrasonography as the First Method of Choice in the Diagnosis of Primary Extrahepatic Echinococcosis: Case Report
Authors: Stoyanov Vladislav , Damianov Nikolay
Published: July 2019

The aim of this presentation is to show the high informative value of ultrasonography as the first method of choice in the diagnosis of atypical extra-hepatic forms of echoconcosis. Echinococcosis is zooanthroponosis and is most commonly caused by the larval form of E. granulosus. Echinococcal cysts develop, most commonly in the human liver and second - in the lung. Rare primary localization is echinococcus cysts of greater omentum and spleen. Ultrasonography is first method of ch?ice for diagnostic. The main clinical and laboratory diagnostic methods are immunoelectrophoresis and serological evidence of echinococcosis by ELISA. Timely surgical treatment give it a chance to cure. The use of post-operative antiparasitic chemoprophylaxis and therapy is recommended.
Assessment of Anti-Ageing Potential of Consciousness Energy Healing Treated DMEM and HFF-1 Cells using Cellular Proliferation and Collagen Metabolism Assays
Authors: Trivedi Mahendra Kumar , Trivedi Dahryn , Branton Alice , Nayak Gopal , Mondal Sambhu Charan , Jana Snehasis
Published: July 2019

Skin health and aging are the complex biological process influenced by several intrinsic (or endogenous) and extrinsic (or exogenous) factors. Various skin-based therapies are currently available to rejuvenate the skin, but they might be related with some side-effects such as scarring. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment (The Trivedi Effect®) on the human foreskin fibroblast (HFF-1) cell line and Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) for skin health parameters like cell proliferation and synthesis of collagen. The rate of cellular proliferation in HFF-1 cells was identified, and the results found that the Biofield Energy Treated DMEM significantly (p ≤ 0.001) increased by 152.38% compared to the negative control group. Additionally, the cell proliferation was also significantly increased by 71.43% in the Biofield Energy Treated cells compared to the negative control group. Similarly, the collagen level was significantly (p ≤ 0.001) increased by 60.42% in the Biofield Energy Treated DMEM compared with the negative control group. Hence, the results exhibited a significant improvement of collagen synthesis and cellular proliferation in the Biofield Energy Treated DMEM for improving skin health. It can be concluded that The Trivedi Effect® - Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment might be a complementary and alternative approach with respect to the skin health, anti-aging in DMEM compared with the HFF-1 cell line. Therefore, the Biofield Energy Treated DMEM could be useful for the development of effective cosmetic products for the prevention and treatment of several skin problems such as erythema, contact dermatitis, skin aging, wrinkles, etc.
A Randomized Two Stage Adaptively Censored Design With Application to Testing
Authors: Bandyopadhyay Uttam , Bhattacharya Rahul
Published: July 2019

A two stage randomized design is developed for two treatment clinical trials in which response variables are exponential and the observations are censored by using failure censoring and time censoring in the first and second stages respectively. The censoring time for the second stage is determined from the outcomes of the first stage. An application to testing for the equality of treatment effects is given along with a comparative study with relevant properties.
A New Extended Mixture Skew Normal Distribution, With Applications
Authors: Barakat Haroon M. , Aboutahoun Abdallh W. , El-kadar Naeema
Published: July 2019

One of the most important property of the mixture normal distributions-model is its flexibility to accommodate various types of distribution functions (df's). We show that the mixture of the skew normal distribution and its reverse, after adding a location parameter to the skew normal distribution, and adding the same location parameter with different sign to its reverse is a family of df's that contains all the possible types of df's. Besides, it has a very remarkable wide range of the indices of skewness and kurtosis. Computational techniques using EM-type algorithms are employed for iteratively computing maximum likelihood estimates of the model parameters. Moreover, an application with a body mass index real data set is presented.
Efectos del juego de roles con elementos simbólicos en el desarrollo neuropsicológico de niños preescolares
Authors: Bonilla-Sánchez María Del Rosario , Solovieva Yulia , Méndez-Balbuena Ignacio , Díaz Ramírez Ileana
Published: July 2019

Introducción. Valorar el desarrollo neuropsicológico de niños preescolares permite determinar los mecanismos débiles y fuertes en el curso del desarrollo infantil y conocer el nivel de preparación del niño para la escuela. El juego de roles sociales es una actividad que promueve el desarrollo neuropsicológico.Objetivo. Mostrar los resultados de la aplicación de un programa de juego de roles sociales para promover el desarrollo neuropsicológico en niños preescolares.Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un estudio longitudinal cuasiexperimental con niños de dos grupos, uno experimental (n=28) y otro control (n=31). Se aplicaron pre-test y post-test a ambos grupos. El grupo experimental participó en un programa de juego de roles. La evaluación y el programa se basaron en los conceptos de la psicología y neuropsicología histórico-cultural. El grupo control solo recibió el programa curricular oficial de preescolar.Resultados. A través de análisis cuantitativos y cualitativos se observaron mejores ejecuciones de los niños del grupo experimental, principalmente en tareas gráficas y verbales y en mayores posibilidades de autoregulación.Conclusiones. El juego de roles promueve el desarrollo neuropsicológico. Los resultados muestran la utilidad de métodos de juego como estrategia de trabajo psicopedagógico.
Sala cuna como facilitador de lactancia materna. Experiencia de madres en la región de la Araucania, Chile
Authors: González-Droguett Annjeannette , Henríquez-Konings Fabiola , Baeza-Weinmann Bernardita
Published: July 2019

Introducción. Existe una baja prevalencia de lactancia materna en menores de 2 años en Chile; por ello, en las salas cuna (SC), donde permanecen los niños de mayor vulnerabilidad social, se debe apoyar esta práctica.Objetivo. Conocer la experiencia de lactancia en madres de niños que asisten a SC de la Fundación Integra.Materiales y métodos. Investigación cualitativa desde la teoría fundamentada. Se realizaron 12 entrevistas en profundidad a madres que consintieron su participación y fueron derivadas de un estudio preliminar que identificó el tipo de alimentación recibido por sus hijos. Se hizo un análisis inductivo de los datos y entre los criterios de rigor estuvo la triangulación por investigador y la confirmabilidad de los resultados del estudio por las participantes.Resultados. Existen obstaculizadores de la lactancia como dificultades para salir del trabajo y asistir a la SC para amamantar, baja producción láctea y elección voluntaria de destete. Como facilitadores destacan la red familiar y el apoyo de la pareja. La SC es reconocida como la institución que brinda cuidado y seguridad al hijo.Conclusión. Es relevante el papel que cumple el personal de las SC en la mantención de la lactancia. Las madres del sistema público de salud deberían ser informadas de las facilidades existentes en estos establecimientos.
Demodex cati and feline immuno­deficiency virus co-infection in a cat
Authors: Iliev P. T. , Zhelev G. , Ivanov A. , Prelezov P.
Published: July 2019

A case of co-infection due to Demodex cati and feline immunodeficiency virus in a cat is described. A 5 year-old neutered male cat was presented to the Small Animal Clinic at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University with lethargy, diarrhoea, pyrexia, anorexia, adipsia, skin lesions, intense itching and alopecia. Parasitological, mycological and serological examinations were carried out. Adult D. cati mites and antibodies against FIV were detected. A proper therapy with an endectocide, antibiotic and antihistamine drug was prescribed. The improvement of the general condition was observed after a month of treatment. Later, the disease recurred twice and the animal was humanely euthanased for medical reasons and at the owner’s request.
Economic model for calculation of direct and indirect economical losses from African swine fever occurrence
Authors: Ivanova P. , Ivanova E.
Published: July 2019

This study aimed to develop a model for calculation of direct and indirect economic losses in the event of African swine fever (ASF) occurrence. Calculation of the costs included the category of the affected holdings together with the specific biosecurity measures maintained therein and control measures to be imposed in the event of disease. Various scenarios for active and passive surveillance of the disease were developed, in order to prove the absence of virus circulation and to restore the status of the areas as ASF disease free-country.
Evaluation of safety and antifungal activity of Lactobacillus reuteri and Pediococcus diacetilactis isolates against aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus
Authors: Sadeghi A. , Ebrahimi M. , Sadeghi B. , Mortazavi S. A.
Published: July 2019

Biocontrol of moulds by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) instead of antibiotics and chemical preservatives is a new approach in veterinary medicine. The aims of present research were to perform molecular identification of dominant sourdough LAB isolates and to evaluate their in vivo safety and in vitro antifungal properties for using as biopreservative agents. Sequencing results of PCR products led to identification of Lactobacillus reuteri and Pediococcus diacetilactis as LAB isolates. Antifungal activity of the isolates and their cell-free culture filtrate (CCF) were also confirmed against aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus, respectively by overlay and spore spot methods. Accordingly, antagonistic effect of P. diacetilactis and its CCF were significantly (P<0.05) higher than L. reuteri and CCF of mentioned LAB isolate. Clinical chemistry and haematological findings in mice fed LAB demonstrated also insignificant difference vs control mice and were in the normal range, which confirmed the safety of LAB isolates. By considering the importance of safe, food grade biocontrol agents, L. reuteri and P. diacetilactis isolates and their CCF may be considered as an alternative for antibiotics and other chemical preservatives in food and feed processing chain
АДАПТИВНА СИСТЕМА КЕРУВАННЯ ВИРОБНИЦТВОМ ЕНТОМОФАГІВ
Authors: Лисенко В. П. , Чернова І. С.
Published: July 2019

Стаття присвячена розробленню адаптивної системи керування виробництвом ентомофага бракон (Habrobracon hebetor), який є перспективним гусеничним паразитоїдом у біологічній боротьбі зі шкідниками сільськогосподарських культур.Метою досліджень є підвищення ефективності виробництва ентомофагів шляхом розроблення системи керування із використанням інтелектуального алгоритму обробки інформації, зокрема, гібридної нейронної мережі прямого поширення сигналу.Методи досліджень – ситуаційне керування, експериментальні дослідження в режимі реального часу, нечіткий висновок, чисельне інтегрування.Розроблено адаптивну гібридну інтелектуальну систему керування температурою повітря боксу для лабораторного виробництва млинової вогнівки (Ephestia kuehniella), комахи-хазяїна ентомофага бракон.Проведено дослідження системи в режимі реального часу із використанням структурної моделі в Simulink/MATLAB, ANFIS – редактора, OPC Toolbox MATLAB, OPC-сервера OWEN.RS485 і Fuzzy Logic Toolbox MATLAB.Запропонована адаптивна система керування виробництвом ентомофагів дозволяє: підвищити ефективність виробництва за рахунок автоматизації складного виробничого процесу, зменшуючи при цьому вплив суб’єктивного фактору; підвищити точність підтримання температури повітря боксу для вирощування ентомокультур в умовах збурень.
From the Classroom to Entrustment - The Development of Motivational Interviewing Skills as an Entrustable Professional Activity
Authors: Engle Brett , Brogan-Hartlieb Kathryn , Obeso Vivian T. , Pedoussaut Maryse , Hospital Michelle M. , Lupi Carla S. , Esposito Karin C. , Brown David R.
Published: July 2019

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. IntroductionThe move towards value-based care and population health has highlighted the prominent role of social and behavioral factors in determining health outcomes. Patient-centered behavioral guidance to improve patient self-management is recognized as an evidence-based intervention for a variety of chronic conditions but has yet to be adopted as a core competency or core entrustable professional activity (EPA). Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based behavioral intervention involving an integrated set of competencies, featuring reflective listening, affirmation, evocation, and collaborative planning. An MI encounter is an observable, discrete task that can be framed as an EPA. Successful implementation of EPAs in the workplace requires institutional engagement, a thoughtful curricular approach, faculty development, and feasible, valid workplace-based assessment (WBA).MethodsWe implemented competency-based MI training and assessed competency outcomes for students and faculty. After joining the Association of American Medical Colleges Core EPA Pilot, we applied an iterative group process to develop an EPA and workplace-based assessment based on established MI competencies.ResultsDrawing upon nine years of developing MI curriculum, we present competency data for a student training study and a faculty coaching study, describe how we transitioned training from the classroom to the clinical setting employing an EPA framework, and present a one-page schematic and related WBA for an EPA based on MI.ConclusionWe propose that MI is a core EPA for future physicians practicing value-based care, and offer a roadmap for curriculum implementation.
Maternidade Adolescente: A Matriz de Apoio e o Contexto de Depressão Pós-Parto
Authors: Frizzo Giana Bitencourt , Martins Letícia Wilke Franco , Silva Eduarda Xavier de Lima e , Piccinini Cesar Augusto , Diehl Angela Maria Polgati
Published: July 2019

Resumo Este estudo investigou as principais figuras de apoio referidas pelas mães adolescentes, evidenciando as possíveis funções atribuídas a essas figuras e as diferenças entre mães com e sem indicadores de depressão, de acordo com a Escala de Depressão Pós-parto de Edimburgo (EPDS). Participaram do estudo oito mães adolescentes, quatro apresentavam indicadores de depressão e quatro não. Análise de conteúdo das entrevistas revelou que as mães com indicadores citaram menos figuras de apoio do que as sem indicadores, seja porque a depressão possa ter afetado a percepção materna quanto ao apoio recebido, seja porque sua matriz de apoio mostrou-se insuficiente nesse contexto. O fato das participantes estarem vivenciando a adolescência concomitantemente à maternidade pode potencializar as ambivalências características dessas etapas desenvolvimentais.
A Criação de Sensibilidades: Epistemologia e Método na Psicologia Analítica
Authors: Wahba Liliana Liviano
Published: July 2019

Resumo O artigo propõe uma revisão teórica da contribuição de C.G.Jung na história da psicologia e no rol das ciências humanas. O percurso adotado desenvolve o conceito de equação pessoal e a relevância do mesmo na teoria sobre os tipos psicológicos. Elucida, ainda, como esse pressuposto se insere em uma epistemologia e método da psicologia analítica, a partir dos princípios formulados por Jung. Conclui-se que o fazer nas ciências humanas, sob o prisma desse enfoque, está atrelado a um método que respeite a subjetividade do pesquisador e a integridade do sujeito de pesquisa, imbuído de princípios epistemológicos, tais como estrutura da psique, finalismo e sincronicidade e permeado por uma linguagem simbólico-metafórica que reúne imagem e palavra em narrativas de significado.
Formação do Psicólogo para a Realidade Brasileira: Identificando Recursos para Atuação Profissional
Authors: Rechtman Raizel , Bock Ana Mercês Bahia
Published: July 2019

RESUMO Esta pesquisa objetivou verificar quais recursos foram percebidos pelos alunos do último ano de psicologia, como facilitadores para atuação profissional com o que consideravam ser questões da realidade brasileira. Esse processo se desenvolveu a partir de um questionário composto por perguntas fechadas e abertas, disponibilizado via plataforma online. Os resultados permitiram concluir que há uma preocupação por parte dos estudantes com uma formação voltada para as questões sociais e que também há uma valorização significativa dos espaços já existentes no currículo que caminham nesta direção. Este estudo pretendeu contribuir com os debates sobre a formação em Psicologia, considerando as exigências para uma formação mais crítica e comprometida com as necessidades sociais brasileiras.
Prevalência de Transtornos Mentais Comuns e Uso de Álcool e Drogas entre Agentes Penitenciários
Authors: Lima Ana Izabel Oliveira , Dimenstein Magda , Figueiró Rafael , Leite Jáder , Dantas Cândida
Published: July 2019

Resumo Investigou-se a prevalência de Transtornos Mentais Comuns e uso de drogas entre Agentes Penitenciários de um estado da região Nordeste do Brasil. Um total de 403 trabalhadores respondeu ao SRQ-20, ASSIST e ao roteiro de entrevista semiestruturada. Os resultados apontam para a prevalência de 23,57% de TMC e consumo abusivo/dependente em tabaco (35,9%), álcool (88,3%), maconha (10,5%), cocaína (3,6%), anfetamina (1,1%), inalantes (7,6%), hipnóticos (4,4%) e alucinógenos (0,3%). Apresentam-se como determinantes desse quadro: tipo de unidade prisional, ter outra ocupação na área de segurança, ter mais de 10 anos de profissão e trabalhar em turnos dobrados. Esse quadro é desafiador, tanto para as políticas de saúde do trabalhador no âmbito prisional quanto para os psicólogos que atuam nesse âmbito, devido aos impactos na vida dos agentes.
Tubular GM-CSF Promotes Late MCP-1/CCR2-Mediated Fibrosis and Inflammation after Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury
Authors: Xu Leyuan , Sharkey Diana , Cantley Lloyd G.
Published: July 2019

Significance Statement

Clinical evidence suggests that monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) may be a useful biomarker to identify patients at risk for kidney fibrosis and CKD progression. Using a mouse model of unilateral ischemia/reperfusion injury (U-IRI), the authors show that sustained GM-CSF expression by renal tubular cells markedly increases Mcp-1 expression in macrophages during the transition from normal kidney repair to maladaptive fibrosis. Eliminating CCR2, the receptor of MCP-1, by using genetic engineering or a drug that blocks CCR2 decreases the accumulation and persistence of macrophages, dendritic cells, and T cells in the kidney, and reduces fibrosis and inflammation after a U-IRI. The results highlight the role of GM-CSF/MCP-1 signaling during the transition from AKI to CKD and suggest that therapeutic inhibition of MCP-1/CCR2 signaling may suppress kidney fibrosis.

Background

After bilateral kidney ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI), monocytes infiltrate the kidney and differentiate into proinflammatory macrophages in response to the initial kidney damage, and then transition to a form that promotes kidney repair. In the setting of unilateral IRI (U-IRI), however, we have previously shown that macrophages persist beyond the time of repair and may promote fibrosis.

Methods

Macrophage homing/survival signals were determined at 14 days after injury in mice subjected to U-IRI and in vitro using coculture of macrophages and tubular cells. Mice genetically engineered to lack Ccr2 and wild-type mice were treated ±CCR2 antagonist RS102895 and subjected to U-IRI to quantify macrophage accumulation, kidney fibrosis, and inflammation 14 and 30 days after the injury.

Results

Failure to resolve tubular injury after U-IRI results in sustained expression of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor by renal tubular cells, which directly stimulates expression of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (Mcp-1) by macrophages. Analysis of CD45+ immune cells isolated from wild-type kidneys 14 days after U-IRI reveals high-level expression of the MCP-1 receptor Ccr2. In mice lacking Ccr2 and wild-type mice treated with RS102895, the numbers of macrophages, dendritic cells, and T cell decreased following U-IRI, as did the expression of profibrotic growth factors and proimflammatory cytokines. This results in a reduction in extracellular matrix and kidney injury markers.

Conclusions

GM-CSF–induced MCP-1/CCR2 signaling plays an important role in the cross-talk between injured tubular cells and infiltrating immune cells and myofibroblasts, and promotes sustained inflammation and tubular injury with progressive interstitial fibrosis in the late stages of U-IRI.