bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Tool to Improve Qualitative Assessment of Left Ventricular Systolic Function
Authors: Walsh Daniel P. , Murugappan Kadhiresan R. , Oren-Grinberg Achikam , Wong Vanessa T. , Mitchell John D. , Matyal Robina 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Interactive online learning tools have revolutionized graduate medical education and can impart echocardiographic image interpretive skills. We created self-paced, interactive online training modules using a repository of echocardiography videos of normal and various degrees of abnormal left ventricles. In this study, we tested the feasibility of this learning tool. Thirteen anesthesia interns took a pre-test and then had 3 weeks to complete the training modules on their own time before taking a post-test. The average score on the post-test (74.6% ± 11.08%) was higher than the average score on the pre-test (57.7% ± 9.27%) (P < 0.001). Scores did not differ between extreme function (severe dysfunction or hyperdynamic function) and non-extreme function (normal function or mild or moderate dysfunction) questions on both the pre-test (P = 0.278) and post-test (P = 0.093). The interns scored higher on the post-test than the pre-test on both extreme (P = 0.0062) and non-extreme (P = 0.0083) questions. After using an online educational tool that allowed learning on their own time and pace, trainees improved their ability to correctly categorize left ventricular systolic function. Left ventricular systolic function is often a key echocardiographic question that can be difficult to master. The promising performance of this educational resource may lead to more time- and cost-effective methods for improving diagnostic accuracy among learners.
Theoretical Foundations of Comparative Criminology in a Global Dimension
Authors: Meško Gorazd , Voronin Viacheslav 
Published: February 2020

Comparative criminology is becoming a topical trend in the modern globalized world. The authors present definitions, methods of comparative criminology, they discuss the organizations and agencies that are involved in comparative criminological research. They also show the relevance of conducting international, regional, continental comparative criminological research. It is believed that the goal of comparative criminology is not just the collection of statistical material in several countries, but rather the development of mutually dependent criminological theories. The goals of research conducted within the framework of comparative criminology are, primarily, the extension of criminological theories beyond cultural and national boundaries, the assessment of the national systems of criminal justice and national criminal policies, as well as the coordination of efforts in counteracting transnational crime. As for the methodology of research within the framework of comparative criminology, the authors describe the use of micro-, macro- and meta-analysis. The topics of comparative criminological research are dictated by globalization. In particular, the following topics are relevant: the legality of the work of law enforcement and criminal justice bodies, human rights and some new forms of crime — with an emphasis on environmental protection, consumer rights, food security, as well as cybercrime. The authors present examples of relevant research in comparative criminology at the global, continental and regional levels. Books in comparative criminology, as well as research journals, are mainly published in English, but national criminology textbooks, as rule, summarize the results of comparative criminological research, so some material in criminology textbooks could, in fact, be categorized as comparative criminology. The authors then describe the problems that hinder the development of comparative criminology in Russia. On the whole, the task of the authors is to present the instruments of comparative criminology to Russian researchers, which could contribute to the development of comparative criminological studies in Russia.
Strategies for Overcoming Fear to Become an Elegant Presenter
Authors: Hafiz Reaz 
Published: February 2020

Communicating an effective message by focusing on useful content is crucial for perfect presentation. Confirmation of the message construction is possible only by proper planning and doing perfect research on the stipulated topic. The presentation goal is to communicate the required message in an understandable medium to the target audience. As verbal and nonverbal factors carry the same weight, considering them equally to develop strong presentation skills are mandatory. Therefore the main concentration of the paper is on the strategies required to know to get the proper preparation for presentation to overcome fundamental problems. The importance of relevant ground work on preparing presentation, the way to use phrasing, pausing, the techniques of writing a speech, use of visual aids all the fields are included in the paper to make a presenter elegant.
JEL Classification Code: M00
Impact of Treasury Single Account on the Liquidity
Authors: Kanu Clementina 
Published: February 2020

The introduction of Treasury Single Account is as a result of numerous corrupt practices that exist in the Country’s public accounting system, lack of transparency and accountability. The paper assesses the positive effect of implementation of TSA on the Economy, the public accounting system and the undesired consequences on the liquidity base and performance of banking sector in Nigeria. We administered questionnaires to the Management staff of the ten banks selected for the study. We employed Chi-square as a statistical tool for analysis of the data. The results obtained confirmed that the implementation of Treasury Single Account in the public accounting system impacted negatively on the liquidity base and the performance of banking sector in Nigeria. We, therefore 7 recommend that CBN and the Government should come up with an arrangement to address the issue of TSA considering the impact of the activities as the important 9 factor for efficient management, control of government's cash resources as well as sustainability of banks. CBN should go beyond the guidelines and put in place measures to correct any lapses or negative impact of the policy both in the banking sector and the economy at large. The implication of the study is that banks should avoid armchair activities and go to other source of funds in the economy. Many people that are denied access to credit facilities, investments and savings opportunity should be encouraged as this will improve the economy and result in sustainable banking sector in the country.
Job Satisfaction of Commercial Bank Employees in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study
Authors: Kumar Dhanonjoy 
Published: February 2020

The progress of any organization is absolutely dependent on the skillful utilization of its human resources. It is not a machine but man – thoroughly motivated and completely dedicated that helps a firm’s profit curve soaring upward. Human resources are the only strategic resources that can make a notable difference between two or more firms in respect of their goal-attainment. Job satisfaction of employees has been recognized now-a-days as a pre-requisite for achieving the organization’s goals. In fact, it makes a significant contribution towards enhancing the firm’s overall performance. It is well accepted that the higher the level of job satisfaction of employees, the greater is the contribution of employees to the organization. The present paper seeks to analyze job satisfaction of bank employees in Bangladesh. It focuses on the relative importance of job satisfaction factors and their impact on the overall job satisfaction of employees. In this study the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ- Long Form) was used in measuring satisfaction levels of 20 job facets and general job satisfaction. While tackling the issue addressed in the study relevant statistical tools and techniques were applied at appropriate places. The study revealed that the majority of the respondents were found satisfied with their jobs. It also observes that all job-related variables had a positive influence on the job satisfaction.
Detection and Characterization of BCR-ABL Transcripts in Bangladeshi CML Patients by Cost Effective RT-PCR
Authors: Soad Md. Shahjalal , Akhter Khadiza , Shekhar Hossain Uddin 
Published: February 2020

Philadelphia (Ph) chromosome or the BCR-ABL fusion gene is used to diagnose, determine treatment strategy of chronic myelogenic leukemia (CML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The fusion gene transcript may vary depending on the reciprocal translocation between chromosome 9 and 22. Hence, identification and characterization of the BCR-ABL transcripts are important for the treatment and management of leukemia patients. In this study, a primer set and clinical molecular diagnosis assay were established to identify the BCR-ABL transcripts by conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR). A parallel analysis was done for quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (Q-PCR) and conventional PCR. This study is based on reverse transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) of 87 CML patients’ RNA to generate total cDNAs and the selection of the BCR-ABL transcripts by conventional polymerase chain reaction using specific primer set. A BCR primer BCR-e12: GCAGAGTGGAGGGAGAACAT and a reverse ABL primer ABL-a3: GCTTCACACCATTCCCCATT was established to select three different Philadelphia major transcripts (b3a2, b2a2 and b3a3). Sixty-one Philadelphia positive samples (35 b3a2, 22 b2a2 and 4 b3a3 fragments) were detected out of 87 CML patients. Q-RT-PCR was then performed, and ten discrepancies were found in the study. Four samples found positive in conventional PCR resulted negative in Q-PCR and other six samples (positive in Q-PCR) gave the negative result in conventional PCR. Though Q-PCR is quantitative and highly specific, it is expensive and can’t characterize BCR-ABL fragments. On the other hand, conventional PCR is less reliable but is inexpensive and helpful for characterization of the target fusion gene. Performing both Q-PCR and conventional PCR can detect each and every positive case of CML as well as give no false positive or false negative result.
Counter Terrorism Approaches: With Reference to Bangladesh
Authors: Husain Taha 
Published: February 2020

Counter Terrorism Approaches in the context of Bangladesh is now the demanding topic of this year. Based on at least two decades of terrorist activities, now there is a blazing demand raised by scholars, think-tank, and civil society to revisit the approaches on counter-terrorism. The words counter-terrorism denotes to violent repressively condemns to terrorist such as killing, arresting, sanctioning, confining. But this paper will go beyond the hard approaches, though it agrees on some hard loom but give more emphasis on soft approaches that could root out the problem effectively. The soft approaches will deal with community-oriented approaches to counter-terrorism, counter-extremism and de-radicalization, holistic and case by case initiatives approach. Hard approaches will deal with strategic approaches, such as, the policies, measures, and stages to counter-terrorism. The community-oriented approaches acknowledge the local dimension of terrorism and suggest cooperation buildup approaches as the method to correct this local terrorism. Counter-extremism and de-radicalization include Counter ideology initiatives, communication theory or different storytelling initiative to counter ideology, and rehabilitation solution model. The holistic approaches will accredit the reality that no nation can move ahead alone in countering terrorism. Though the case by case approach is simply the combination of both hard and soft approaches, it also emphasizes on softness to counter-terrorism.
Szanse i wyzwania wychowania do wartości w edukacji domowej
Authors: Mielnicki Krzysztof 
Published: February 2020

Istotą wychowania jest ukazanie tego, co wartościowe, a przekaz środowiska wychowawczego na temat wartości powinien być wspólny, klarowny i konsekwentny. Dla prawidłowego ukształtowania osobowości wychowanka, taki przekaz powinien płynąć z pierwszego, podstawowego, naturalnego środowiska wychowawczego, które funkcjonuje w domu rodzinnym, a tworzą je przede wszystkim rodzice, ale też rodzeństwo i dalsza rodzina. Wychowanie powinno mieć odniesienie do solidnego wzorca. Taki wzorzec dają wartości ogólnoludzkie, a w jeszcze większym stopniu wartości chrześcijańskie, akceptujące prawa natury, które rozświetla Objawienie Boże. Dogodne warunki do tego, by mógł dokonywać się integralny rozwój osoby w oparciu o wartości związane z domem, stwarza edukacja domowa. Daje ona dużą szansę, ale jest również wyzwaniem dla zainteresowanych taką formą kształcenia rodzin, jak również społeczeństwa i państwa.
Theatre Strikes Back in the Digital Era: An Interview with Stephan Wolfert
Authors: Pennacchia Maddalena 
Published: February 2020

In this edited interview, Stephan Wolfert, American actor and playwright, talks about his pluri-awarded play, Cry Havoc, a one-man show he has been performing since 2012 with several variations through the years; the play is autobiographical but it is also the exemplary story of many US veterans who cannot find a way to readjust to civilian rules once they come back home. The play tells of Wolfert’s struggle with Shakespeare’s words in order to find his own voice to speak what could not be said differently: his own trauma. By bringing to the fore a number of veterans in Shakespeare’s plays, starting from Richard III to Hotspur, Henry V, Coriolanus and many others, Wolfert fascinatingly lights up corners of the Shakespearean macro-text which we knew were there without really seeing them. Wolfert’s approach, in his show as well as in the use of Shakespeare within the DE-CRUIT Veterans Programme he founded, highlights the importance of human interaction through the mediation of the most ancient among media: theatre. Shakespeare’s writing for the theatre, with its characteristic intermedial quality (as it is suspended between page and stage) and cross-cultural inclination (as it has travelled the world), reactivates a holistic sense of the body and, in so doing, it channels powerful and deep physical emotions that can be expressed and shared with mutual benefit by actors and audience alike within the safe communication environment of theatre. Wolfert’s work makes the most of all this and even puts Shakespeare’s language to a therapeutic use for US veterans.
KARAKTERISTIK UKURAN BUTIR DAN MINERAL LIAT TANAH PADA KEJADIAN LONGSOR (STUDI KASUS: SUB DAS JENEBERANG)
Authors: Isra Nur , Lias Syamsul Arifin , Ahmad Asmita 
Published: February 2020

Longsor dapat dipicu oleh karateristik tanah yang terbentuk pada suatu wilayah yang dipengaruhi oleh ukuran fraksi tanah, terutama fraksi tanah yang berukuran lebih halus, yaitu fraksi tanah dari mineral liat. Stabililitas wilayah sub DAS Jeneberang pasca kejadian runtuhnya kaldera Gunung Bawakaraeng, menyebabkan gangguan berupa longsoran disekitar wilayah sub DAS lainnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik ukuran butir dan mineral liat tanah pada kejadian longsor di sub DAS hulu Jeneberang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif dengan mengidentifikasi ukuran butir menggunakan ayakan ASTM 48 dan mineral liat tanah menggunakan FTIR. Titik longsor (TL) ditentukan dari kejadian longsor yang terjadi dan titik pembanding (TPB) ditentukan dari topografi dan bahan induk yang sama dengan titik longsor. Topografi pada daerah penelitian berombak hingga sangat curam dengan rata-rata curah hujan delapan tahun terakhir 3484 mm/tahun. Hasil analisis Ukuran butiran pada semua titik longsor dan titik pembanding didominasi ukuran 0,5 mm dengan bentuk butiran subrounded pada TL1, TL3, TL5, TL6, TL7, TL8, TL 10, TPB3, TPB4 dan subangular pada TL2, TL4, TL9, TPB1, TPB2. Dari hasil analisis mineral liat bahwa mineral liat dominan pada TL1, TL2, TL3, TL10, TPB1, TPB2 adalah kaolinit. TL6, TL5 adalah haloisit. TL8, TL4 adalah montmorilonit. TL9, TL7, TPB3 adalah klorit dan TPB4 adalah nakrit. Longsor yng terjadi dipicu oleh mineral liat tersedia yaitu kaolinit, haloisit, montmorilonit, dan klorit, sementara ukuran butir tanah tidak memberikan banyak pengaruh pada kejadian longsor.Kata kunci: Sub DAS Jeneberang, Longsor, Ukuran Butir, Mineral Liat Tanah
Chronic Heart Failure in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Prior to Basic Antirheumatic Therapy
Authors: Kirillova I. G. , Novikova D. S. , Popkova T. V. , Udachkina H. V. , Markelova E. I. , Gorbunova Yu. N. , Korsakova Yu. O. , Gluchova S. N. 
Published: February 2020

Aim. To study the clinical manifestations and factors associated with the presence of chronic heart failure (CHF) in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) prior to anti-inflammatory therapy. Material and methods. The study included 74 patients with valid diagnosis of RA (criteria ACR/EULAR, 2010), 56 women (74%), median age – 54 [46;61] years, disease duration – 7 [4;8] months; seropositive for IgM rheumatoid factor (87%) and/or antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptide (100%) prior to taking disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs and glucocorticoids. CHF was verified in accordance with actual guidelines. The assessment of traditional risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, echocardiography, tissue Doppler imaging, carotid artery ultrasound, were carried out before the start of therapy in all patients with early RA. The concentration of NT-proBNP was determined by electrochemiluminescence. The normal range for NT-proBNP was less than 125 pg/ml.Results. CHF was diagnosed in 24 (33%) patients: in 23 patients – CHF with preserved ejection fraction, in 1 patient – CHF with reduced ejection fraction. 50% of patients with RA under the age of 60 were diagnosed with CHF. NYHA class I was found in 5 (21%) patients, class II – in 15 (63%), class III – in 1 (4%). Positive predictive value of clinical symptoms did not exceed 38%. All patients with early RA were divided into two groups: 1 – with CHF, 2 – without CHF. Patients with RA+CHF compared with patients without CHF were older, had higher body mass index, frequency of carotid atherosclerosis, of ischemic heart disease (IHD), hypertension, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and intima media thickness. Independent factors associated with the presence of CHF were identified by linear regression analysis: abdominal obesity, CRP level, systolic blood pressure, dyslipidemia, carotid intima thickness, IHD. The multiple coefficient of determination was R2=57.1 (R-0.76, p<0.001). Level of NT-proBNP in RA patients with CHF (192.0 [154.9; 255.7] pg/ml) was higher than in RA patients without CHF (77 [41.1; 191.2] pg/ml) and in control (49.0 [33.2; 65.8] pg/ml), p<0.0001 and p=0.01, respectively. To exclude CHF in patients with early RA, the optimal NT-proBNP level was 150.4 pg/ml (sensitivity – 80%, specificity – 79%), the area under the ROC curve = 0.957 (95% confidence interval 0.913-1.002, p<0.001).Conclusion. CHF was detected in a third of RA patients at the early stage of the disease. Factors associated with the presence of CHF were abdominal obesity, CRP level, systolic blood pressure, dyslipidemia, intima media thickness, IHD.
Brachial Artery Pseudoaneurysm After Supracondylar Humerus Fracture
Authors: Tepper Sarah C. , Gottlich Caleb P. , Nasr Isam W. , Sponseller Paul D. 
Published: February 2020

Case:
A 9-year-old boy with a widely displaced Type-III supracondylar humerus fracture presented with a painful mass at the antecubital fossa after pin fixation. Exploration of the mass caused bleeding from a brachial artery pseudoaneurysm that necessitated repair with a saphenous vein graft. Six weeks later, the fracture had healed without complications.

Conclusion:
We describe an unusual presentation of a pediatric supracondylar humerus fracture that highlights the importance of including vascular injury in the differential diagnosis for similar presentations.
Histological Analysis of a Retrieved Porous Tantalum Total Ankle Replacement
Authors: Epperson Richard T. , Barg Alexej , Williams Dustin L. , Saltzman Charles L. 
Published: February 2020

Case:
We present a case report documenting the retrieval and histological analysis of a porous tantalum (P-Ta) total ankle replacement (TAR) from a 50-year-old woman after a below-knee transtibial amputation. This rare opportunity to examine an intact TAR may help to better understand the implant-bone relationship because it would be in situ.

Conclusion:
In this case study, we demonstrate bone ingrowth to the first layer of the P-Ta and organized trabecular orientation, suggesting that equal bone load was achieved on the base and the rails in both components using a transfibular surgical approach.
Rehabilitation After Anatomic and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Authors: Kirsch Jacob M. , Namdari Surena 
Published: February 2020

» Postoperative rehabilitation is believed to be essential in optimizing clinical outcome and function following shoulder arthroplasty. Despite this long-held notion, there is a paucity of high-quality evidence to guide rehabilitation protocols and practice.» For patients undergoing anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (ATSA), there are insufficient comparative data regarding type or duration of sling utilization.» Based on current evidence, there is no appreciable benefit to early motion compared with a delayed-motion protocol following ATSA.» There is insufficient literature to support the use of formal physical therapy over a physician-directed program following ATSA.» At the present time, no high-quality evidence exists to guide the postoperative rehabilitation of patients undergoing reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA).» Prospective randomized controlled trials evaluating postoperative management and rehabilitation following ATSA and RTSA are needed to guide best practices and optimize clinical outcomes.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Anak dalam Mengenal Konsep Bilangan Melalui Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Alam
Authors: Syukur Abdul , Fallo Yulianty Thabita 
Published: February 2020

Enhancing Early Childhood Ability to Know the Concept of Numbers through Using of Learning Media Based on Nature. The purpose of this study is to improve the ability of children to understand the concept of numbers through using of learning media based on nature. The type of research conducted is Classroom Action Research with data collection techniques in the form of observations and performance and then analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis techniques. This research was conducted in two cycles, namely cycle I and cycle II. In the first cycle the percentage of student performance achieved 30% of the percentage before use the cycle, in this cycle students who managed to achieve the Minimum Completeness Criteria drove 11 people who had not succeeded in achieving a large of minimum completeness criteria students could participate in learning activities well and encourage very active when using media. So the research continued the second cycle in cycle II, the percentage reached 45% and all students who succeeded in reaching 20 people managed to reach the minimum completeness criteria while the observations showed that students were very interested in learning to use the prepared media. From the results of the implementation of the first cycle and the second cycle the increase in the percentage of student learning completeness reached 75% of the percentage before cycle use. Thus, it can be denied that the learning media based on nature can improve the ability of children to understand the concept of numbers to support learning activities in early childhood can use media that are either natural media or media that have been supportive in order to produce learning that is conducive to children's abilities.