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Myositis-specific autoantibodies and their clinical associations in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
Authors: Wong Victor Tak Lung , SO Ho , Yip Ronald Man Lung 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Background The aims of the study were to investigate the prevalence of myositis specific autoantibodies (MSAs) and their associated complications in a cohort of patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs). Methods A total of 201 consecutive patients with IIMs being followed up in the Rheumatology clinics of the participating regional hospitals in Hong Kong from July 2016 to January 2018 were recruited. Clinical characteristics, treatment history and disease complications were documented. Immunoblot assay was used to detect the MSAs.Results Out of the 201 patients, at least one MSA was found in 63.2% of patients. The most common MSAs were the anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 antibody (anti-MDA5 Ab) and the anti-transcriptional intermediary factor 1-gamma antibody (anti-TIF1-γ Ab) (both 13.9%), followed by anti-Jo-1 antibody (12.4%). Anti-MDA5 Ab was present exclusively in dermatomyositis (DM) and was strongly associated with digital ulcers, the clinically amyopathic phenotype and rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease (RP-ILD). Anti-TIF1γ Ab was strongly associated with refractory rash and malignancy. Multivariate analysis showed that the independent risk factors of RP-ILD included anti-MDA5 Ab (OR 14.5, p=0.001), clinically amyopathic DM (OR 13.9, p=0.015) and history of pulmonary tuberculosis (OR 12.2, p=0.026). Cox regression analysis showed that the independent predictors of malignancy included anti-TIF1γ Ab (HR 3.55, p=0.002), DM (HR 3.82, p=0.009) and family history of cancer (HR 3.40, p=0.038). Conclusions MSA testing enables dividing of patients with IIMs into phenotypically homogenous subgroups and prediction of potentially life-threatening complications.
Impact of environmental cleaning on the colonization and infection rates of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in patients within the intensive care unit in a tertiary hospital
Authors: Li Yang , Ge Hai , Zhou Hui , Zhou Wanqing , Zheng Jie , Chen Wei , Cao Xiaoli 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Objective: To continuously evaluate the effect of environmental cleaning on the colonization and infection rates of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (MDR-AB) in the patients within a intensive care unit (ICU). Methods: Environmental cleaning on the high-touch clinical surfaces (HTCS) within a comprehensive ICU was evaluated through monitoring fluorescent marks. In the meanwhile, samples from the HTCS and inpatient were collected and sent for bacterial culture and identification. The drug susceptibility testing was further implemented to monitor the prevalence of MDR-AB. The genetic relatedness of MDR-AB collected either from the HTCS or inpatient was analyzed by pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) when an outbreak was doubted. Results: From the beginning to the end of 2013, the clearance rate of fluorescence marks on the environmental surfaces within ICUs significantly increased from 21.9% to 85.7%, and accordingly the colonization and infection rates of MDR-AB decreased from 16.5‰ to 6.6‰ and 7.4‰ to 2.8‰, respectively. However, during the year 2014, because of frequent change and movement of cleaning workers, the clearance rate of fluorescence marks decreased below 50%, and the overall colonization and infection rates of MDR-AB correspondingly increased from 9.1‰ to 11.1‰, 1.5‰ to 3.9‰, respectively. PFGE displayed a genetic relatedness between the MDR-AB strains analyzed, indicating a dissemination of MDR-AB during the surveillance period. Conclusion: For MDR-AB, both the colonization rates and the infection rates of the patients within ICUs can be directly influenced by environmental cleaning, and the bad environmental cleaning may result in MDR-AB outbreak. The invisible fluorescence labelling is an effective and convenient method to continuously monitor environmental cleaning within hospitals.
Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase and Carbapenemase Producing Enterobacteriaceae among Patients with Gastrointestinal Complaints in North West Ethiopia
Authors: Worku Minichil , Getie Michael , Moges Feleke , Getaneh Alem 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Background Antimicrobial resistance is an increasing threat to health systems which leads to treatment failure, high treatment costs and increased mortality. Infections due to extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae(CPE) impose a major global issues, because they are usually resistance to multiple antimicrobial agents. Data on the fecal ESBL producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) and CPE in developing countries including Ethiopia is limited mainly due to resource constraints. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of MDR, ESBL and CPE among patients with gastrointestinal complaints at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Gondar; Northwest Ethiopia.Materials and Methods A Hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted among 384 patients with gastrointestinal complaints from January - April 2019 at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. A stool sample was aseptically collected and inoculated on MacConkey agar plate. After getting pure colonies, biochemical testing and antimicrobial susceptibility testing were done following standard microbiological techniques. ESBL production was screened by using ceftazidime and cefotaxime and confirmed using a combined disk diffusion test based on CLSI 2019 guidline. Carbapenemases were screened by meropenem disc and confirmed by modified carbapenem inactivation method. Data was checked, cleaned and entered using Epi-Info version 7.1 and transferred to SPSS version 20 for analysis. P-value <0.05 at 95% CI was considered as statistically significant.Result Out of the 384 study participants, 404 Enterobacteriaceae were isolated. Among these, 196 (48.5%) were MDR. The overall prevalence of fecal ESBL and CPE were 66(16.3%) and 4(1%) respectively. Of the total ESBL-PE, E.coli 41/66(62.1%) and K.pneumoniae 18/66(27.3%) were the most predominant isolates.Conclusion Finding high rate of MDR Enterobacteriaceae,ESBL-PE and CPE require strict infection control measures and careful selection of empirical therapy in the study area. Therefore, active surveillance with large sample size and better infection prevention and control is needed.
Development of mass-transfer evaporation model for Lake Nasser, Egypt
Authors: El-Mahdy Mohamed El-Sayed , Abbas Mohamed S. , Sobhy Hassan M. 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Evaporation from free water surface is considered a very important constituent in both the energy and hydrologic cycles. Precise measurement of evaporation from the free water surface is almost impossible. This is why we need a calculation model for free water evaporation. In this study, a simple mass-transfer evaporation model was developed to be applicable over Lake Nasser in the hyper-arid region located in the south of Egypt. Measured meteorological data (2011–2014) at two stations, Aswan and Abu-Simbel, were used to calculate free water surface evaporation using Priestly–Taylor equation. Priestly–Taylor equation was used because it is the most appropriate equation for Lake Nasser evaporation according to the literature. Results from this model were used to develop a simple mass-transfer evaporation model. The statistical analysis for both calibration and validation periods were very good. The slope of the regression line is about 0.9, with a coefficient of determination of 0.98. The t value is 0.6, at p value of 0.544, which is much greater than 0.05. The developed model could be used with confidence at Aswan meteorological station or on the average of the two meteorological stations, while it should be used carefully on Abu-Simbel meteorological station.
Identification of behavioural model input data sets for WWTP uncertainty analysis
Authors: Lindblom E. , Jeppsson U. , Sin G. 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Uncertainty analysis is important for wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) model applications. An important aspect of uncertainty analysis is the identification and proper quantification of sources of uncertainty. In this contribution, a methodology to identify an ensemble of behavioural model representations (combinations of input data, model structure and parameter values) is presented and evaluated. The outcome is a multivariate conditional distribution of input data that is used for generating samples of likely inputs (such as Monte Carlo input samples) to perform WWTP model uncertainty analysis. This article presents an approach to verify uncertainty distributions of input data (otherwise often assumed) by using historical observations and actual plant data.
Research on the application of compound microorganism preparation in reusing urban reclaimed water in circulating cooling water system
Authors: Chen Chuanmin , Wang Yu , Liu Songtao , Feng Rongrong , Gu Xingjia , Qiao Chuanxi 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
A biological method was developed for reusing urban reclaimed water in circulating cooling water systems (CCWS), in which the compound microorganism preparation (CMP) mainly included nitrobacteria, Bacillus subtilis, photosynthetic bacteria and Thiobacillus denitrificans, was used to control the scaling, corrosion and biofouling of CCWS. The abundant carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in urban reclaimed water met the needs of microbial growth. Compared with chemical agents, CMP had the advantages of high efficiency, no additional chemicals and being more economical. The research results showed that CMP improved water quality and decreased ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) and chemical oxygen demand (COD). The concentration ratio of CCWS reached 3.87 using CMP. The corrosion inhibition rate of CMP and the removal rate on biofouling achieved 99.69% and 22.21%, respectively. The mechanisms of CMP to control scaling, corrosion and biofouling were discussed, and the surface characteristics and chemical compositions of corrosion products and biofouling were analyzed.
Nutrient removal efficiency of green algal strains at high phosphate concentrations
Authors: Moreno Osorio Jairo Hernan , Del Mondo Angelo , Pinto Gabriele , Pollio Antonino , Frunzo Luigi , Lens Piet Nicolaas Luc , Esposito Giovanni 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
The effects of autotrophic and mixotrophic conditions on microalgae growth and nutrient removal efficiency from synthetic wastewater by different microalgae were investigated. Although several studies have demonstrated the suitability of microalgae technologies for ammonia-rich wastewater treatment, only a few have been used for treatment of phosphate-rich industrial wastewaters. In this work, six microalgae were cultivated in batch mode in a growth medium with a high phosphate concentration (0.74 Mm PO43−-P) and different carbon sources (ammonium acetate and sodium bicarbonate) without CO2 supplementation or pH adjustment. Their potential for nutrient removal and biomass generation was estimated. The biomass growth in the reactors was modeled and the data aligned to the Verhulst model with R2 &gt; 0.93 in all cases. Chlorella pyrenoidosa ACUF_808 showed the highest final biomass productivity of 106.21 and 75.71 mg·L−1·d−1 in media with inorganic and organic carbon sources, respectively. The highest phosphorus removal efficiency was 32% with Chlorella vulgaris ACUF_809, while the nitrate removal efficiency in all reactors exceeded 93%. The coupled cultivation of the novel isolated strains of C. pyrenoidosa and C. vulgaris under mixotrophic conditions supplemented with ammonium acetate might be a promising solution for simultaneous nitrate and phosphate removal from phosphorus-rich wastewaters.
Episiotomy as one of the problems of modern periniology
Authors: Borshcheva A. A. , Pertseva G. M. , Alekseeva N. A. 
Published: December 2019

Objective: to analyze the course of pregnancy, childbirth and indications for mediolateral episiotomy in 439 women.Materials and methods: the comparative analysis of outcomes of Rostov-on-Don in two clinical groups on materials of maternity Department of the state hospital of emergency medical care No. 1 of the city of Rostov-on-Don was carried out. The first group consisted of 439 women who are in childbirth according to the testimony was made episiotomy. Th e second clinical group consisted of 128 women who had no episiotomy if indicated.Results: the main indications for episiotomy in the fi rst clinical group was: threatened rupture of the perineum in 376 (85,65 %) cases, 41 (9,34 %) v distress of the fetus, at 22 (5,01 %) cases — the weakness of the attempts. In 128 women of the second clinical group, in the absence of an episiotomy, although indications for this operation were, there was a rupture of the perineum of the first and second degree.Conclusions: at the signs of a threatening rupture of the perineum or at the clinic of fetal hypoxia in the second period of labor, the mediolateral episiotomy is justified in modern obstetrics.
Epidemiological analysis of the lyme borreliosis incidence in Rostov region
Authors: Khametova A. P. , Pichurina N. L. , Karpushchenko G. V. , Polonskiy A. V. , Zabashta M. V. , Orekhov I. V. , Adamenko V. I. 
Published: December 2019

Purpose: to conduct an epidemiological analysis of the Lyme borreliosis incidence in Rostov region to determine the modern nosoareal and to identify the characteristics of the epidemic process in clinical practice.Materials and methods: the analysis of incidence was performed according to the data provided by the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in Rostov Region with the use of the traditional methods of retrospective and operational analysis. For data processing we used generally accepted methods of variational statistics.Results: the level and the long-term dynamics of incidence of Lyme borreliosis (LB) in Rostov region during the period from 2012 to 2018 have been analyzed. It was determinated that human infection occurs in natural, mixed and anthropurgic foci, with an obvious seasonal character - increasing in May-July. The most affected is working-age population from urban areas. The illness is flowing in erythemal form of moderate severity. We have determined that the modern nosoareal consists of 22 administrative territories of the region.Conclusion: The obtained data indicate relevance and necessity for proper clinical and epidemiological researches in the study of Lyme borreliosis in Rostov region.
Analisis Kefasihan Pembelajar Bahasa Korea dalam Membaca Teks Berbahasa Korea
Authors: Firstantin Theresia Avila Rencidiptya Gitanati 
Published: December 2019

Fluency in reading is one of the important factors in language learning, especially foreign languages. Fluency in reading can be seen from understanding vocabulary, reading speed, rhythm and expression, also understanding the reading’s contents. Reading fluently is one of the effective learning methods to help for understanding the vocabulary and the content of the text. Reading fluency is needed by Korean leaners when working with Korean stakeholders. This study analyzes the fluency of Korean language learners in reading Korean texts using qualitative descriptive methods. This study found that the learning period and the Korean Language Proficiency Test score of the learner are not always directly assesed to leaner’s fluency in reading. Fluency in reading is also influenced by some factors, such as how much intensity and frequency of learners learn new vocabulary through text, and how instructors provide learning about morphology in how to read a word in Korean.
Malmquist Productivity Index on Islamic Economics and Finance Research
Authors: Rusydiana Aam S. , Marlina Lina , Rani Lina Nugraha 
Published: December 2019

This study proposes to review the implementation of Malmquist Productivity Index (MPI) in such research publications on the theme of Islamic economics and finance. It employs descriptive statistical analysis based on selected 102 article publications. The entire sample publications have published from 2006 to 2019. The results show that research using the MPI method has still been dominated by Islamic banks issues (73%) followed by Islamic insurance or takaful issue (12%), then zakat (8%), and Islamic microfinance issue (4%). The rest are issues about halal industry, waqf and Islamic REIT. Malaysia, Indonesia and Pakistan are the 3 countries with the most study areas compared to other countries. In addition, many MPI applications are implemented along with the use of DEA methods for measuring efficiency. The most approach used in 102 studies is the production and intermediation approach. Keywords: Malmquist Index, productivity, Islamic Economics, finance
Identifying Financial and Non-Financial Factors as the Determinant of Sukuk Rating in Indonesia
Authors: Utami Datien Eriska 
Published: December 2019

The present study aims to identify financial and non-financial factors as the determinant variables of Indonesian companies' Sukuk ratings between 2014 and 2017. Five independent variables, i.e. firm size, profitability, leverage, guarantee status, and types of Sukuk, are involved in this study with Sukuk rating as the dependent variable. This study employed secondary data in the form of sixty-eight (68) Sukuk publications as the sample. The Sukuk publications observed in this study were still in circulation during the observation years obtained from Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK/ Financial Services Authority) websites, annual reports of companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange, and PT Pefindo website. By utilizing Multinomial Logistic Regression, this study reveals that the financial factor, the profitability, had a significant effect on the Sukuk rating. Moreover, it also shows that the non-financial factor influencing the Sukuk rating was the guarantee status. On the contrary, the variables of firm size, leverage, and types of Sukuk did not affect the Sukuk rating. Keywords: firm size, profitability, leverage, guarantee status, types of Sukuk, Sukuk rating
Muslim Business Women in Indonesia
Authors: Qamariyah Farihatul 
Published: December 2019

This study examines the intersection between religion and economic performance through investigating religious ethics and tradition among devout businesswomen. This study also focuses on the issue of spiritual business enterprise. I observed seven Muslim business women as subjects who negotiate a religious and cultural perception of their gendered role in society. During their entrepreneurial journey, Muslim business women transform their conventional company into spiritual – based operations for religious and ethical reason. I undertook nine weeks of fieldwork in urban areas of Jakarta, Purworejo and Yogyakarta. I also conduct life story interview sessions and participatory observation with the seven Muslim business women’s project of business including director, manager, employee, and so – called spiritual division. Significantly, the products that they sell reflect spiritual and moral underpinnings. Moreover, the spiritual design of company plays a role in employee screening, training, and benefit, which all incorporate aspects of Islamic practice. This research demonstrates the strong role of religion namely Islam, as evidenced in the Muslim business women’s narratives, in functioning as a support system that can greatly enhance the economic and life prosperity. Keywords: Muslim business women, religious ethics, spiritual economics, Indonesia
Entrepreneurship and Economics of Pesantrens in Lombok Island
Authors: Malik Muhammad Salahuddin , Nurhilaliati Nurhilaliati , Munir Zaenal Arifin 
Published: December 2019

Religion is often alleged for being a barrier to development. Pesantren, as one of the instruments of religious empowerment, has occasionally even become subjects juxtaposed with religious failures. In contrast, pesantren has never been modest and consistently responded to every detail of changes. This is where the innovative and creative behavior of pesantren communities is examined. This study aims to analyze such pesantrens in Lombok island to improve innovation and creativity to enter the economic and business domain. This study enriches the discourse of economic communities in the pesantren for which some have been structured and others are still looking for ideal patterns for the economic changes that occur in society. Keywords: social change, paradigm, pesantren, entrepreneurship
Multiplier Effects of Pesantren Walindo
Authors: Ismanto Kuat , Nasrullah M. 
Published: December 2019

This study aims to investigate the multiplier effects of business run by pesantren in economic, education, and social fields. It is a field research conducted in Pesantren Walindo, Siwalan district, Pekalongan. By using qualitative approach, the data were collected through observation, interview, and documentation. The presence of the researcher was the key point in obtaining the data. The deep interview was conducted to some related parties, such as kyai, managers, and santri (students). This study reveals several findings. First, there is significant effect of developing business in Pesantren Walindo on its development and independence because it can cover 60% of operational funding without drawing fee from the santri. Second, related to the business units development, this pesantren is able to strengthen the sense of entrepreneurship in santri’s spirit. The business unit management run by the santri along with kyai and nyai build their business awareness which can be their foundation after they graduate from this pesantren. Third, regarding the social filed, the relationship between the pesantren and the society are conducted both in the form of partnership and other kinds of relationship which bears the sense of belonging of the society toward the pesantren and their trustworthy to register their children there. Keywords: pesantren, multiplier effects, pesantren business units
Social Embeddedness and Economic Behaviour in Pesantren Mlangi
Authors: Rahayu Mustaghfiroh 
Published: December 2019

In contrast to global research on the relationship between Islam and entrepreneurship, analyses which shows a negative trend, researches on this topic in Indonesia show different findings. Various researches show the positive impact of the teachings of Islam on Muslim entrepreneurial behaviour, including multiple studies conducted in Mlangi. Continuing the existing research, this research looks at the role of pesantren networks in entrepreneurial practices carried out by entrepreneurs as well as caregivers for pesantren in Mlangi. By using the social embeddedness theory, this research found out that there is a dialogue between rational choice, social context and pesantren networks in the business run by entrepreneurs cum caregivers of pesantren in Mlangi. Keywords: social embededdness), Mlangi, pesantren entrepreneur
Creative Industry Development in Pesantren Tebuireng
Authors: Al Hasyim M. Musa 
Published: December 2019

Film, short movie, and animation are one of the sub-sectors in creative industry which are importantly considered for development of Indonesia’s creative economy. Pesantren (Islamic boarding school) have opportunity to get involve it. Kopi Ireng (Komunitas Photography Tebuireng, Tebuireng Photography Community) inspired Tebuireng santri to establish production house, namely Maksi (Rumah Produksi Tebuireng, Tebuireng Production House). Kopi Ireng has won many competitions while Maksi has produced two movies both Binar and Sakinah. Both Kopi Ireng and Maksi are an effort to regenerate the progress of film industry in Indonesia, especially in pesantren. Film in pesantren is something new which is sometimes considered unusually. Some of pesantren claimed that film activity will break the old tradition of santri and pesantren in studying Islamic studies. Both Kopi Ireng and Maksi believe that film is the way to spread dakwah and origin culture of Indonesia in the era of 4.0 industrial revolution. Keyword: 4.0 era, creative industry, film, Pesantren Tebuireng