bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Prevalence and isolation frequency of pathogenic strains responsible for some infections in Bechar’s community (Southwest of Algeria): About 1458 cases.
Authors: Benyagoub Elhassan , Benchaib S Mohamed , Zaalan Abdelmadjid , Bendada Farah 
Published: March 2020

Background: The microbial infections represent a real public health problem with considerable individual and economical consequences. Their surveillance has become, in recent decades, an essential element of any program to control these infections.
Aim: In this study, we estimated the prevalence and frequencies of some microbial infections amongst the Bechar’s community (Algeria).
Methods: The microbiological analyzes of various pathological samples namely : urine and vaginal discharge, pus, nipple discharge, originally sampled from throat, otitis discharge and effusion liquid, have been carried out in the medical analysis laboratory of Bechar for seven months.
Results: The obtained results showed that out of 1458 samples, 506 cases were positive (34.7 %), for some infections, there is a relationship correlation between the infections’ frequency and their prevalence with the age and gender of patients, as factors; which the female gender presents 74.7 % of positive cases, a sex-ratio less than 1; besides, the most affected population is aged between 25 and 39 years old. The isolated microbial species, which are the most incriminated agents responsible for the studied infections, were mainly Escherichia coli with an isolation frequency of 87.15 %, followed by coagulase-positive Staphylococci CoPS (5.13 %), Streptococcus sp (3.16 %), fungal species Candida albicans (1.58 %), Coagulase-negative Staphylococci Co NS (1.18 %). However, less than 2 % of infectious agents were recorded for the bacterial strains P. aeruginosa, K. pneumoniae and Enterococcus sp.
Conclusion : This study can provide a platform for an effective prevention strategy and can be useful for epidemiological prediction with a decision-making.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.19(3) 2020 p.404-413
Willingness to Pay for Health Insurance among Urban Poor: An Evidence from Urban Primary Health Care Project in Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman Md Mizanur , Mizan Sharmin , Safii Razitasham binti , Ahmad Sk Akhtar 
Published: March 2020

Background and Objective: With the growing concern over treatment cost in health care and the desire to improve the effectiveness and equality of healthcare financing and the quality of the care, policy-makers have turned their attention to health insurance, especially, for the poor. This study attempted to determine the willingness to pay for health insurance among the mothers who utilized the urban primary health care clinic (UPHCC) for maternal and child health.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the working areas of UPHC Project in Bangladesh following two-stage cluster sampling technique to select the participants. Data were collected from 3949 women aged 15-49 years having at least one child aged two years or less. The data on willingness to pay for health insurance was collected using the contingent valuation method with bidding style. Data analysis was done by SPSS 22.0 version. Two generalized linear models with binary logit link function and normal identity link function were developed to identify the potential predictors for willingness to pay for monthly health insurance.
Results: Three-fifths (67.5%) of the respondents agreed to pay for monthly health insurance. The median monthly premium for health insurance was BDT 15.5. Multivariate analysis revealed that utilization of UPHC clinic, quality of life, family size, age, wealth index, level of education, husband and respondent’s occupation, ownership status of the house, religion and family income appeared to be potential predictors for health insurance (p<0.05). However, utilization of UPHC clinic and quality of life appeared to be important predictors across all the models.
Conclusion: A large proportion of the community agreed to pay premium for health insurance. Based on the finding of the current study the policy makers might consider introducing a scheme for health insurance especially among the urban poor.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.19(3) 2020 p.433-443
Risk Factors for PoorAutologous Peripheral blood Stem Cell Mobilization among Lymphoproliferative Disease Patients
Authors: Hassan Mohd Nazri , Husin Azlan , Mustaffa Rapiaah , Hassan Rosline , Ibrahim Mohd Ismail , Abdullah Abu Dzarr , Noor Noor Haslina Mohd 
Published: March 2020

Objective: Autologous peripheral blood haemopoietic stem cell (PBSC) transplantation is a standard therapeutic option for eligible patients with lymphoproliferative disease (LPD). The prerequisite for autologous PBSC transplantation is the successful stem cell mobilization. This study is aimed to determine the factors associated with poor PBSC mobilization in LPD patient at our center.
Materials and methods: This retrospective record review involved 39 multiple myeloma (MM) and 92 of lymphoma patients who had undergone PBSC mobilization from January 2009 until December 2016. Patients were mobilized with combination chemotherapy and granulocyte colony stimulating factor. Factors affecting mobilization including patient’s, disease and treatment characteristics werestudied.
Results: Majority of patients were Malay (93.9%) with the mean age at mobilization of 41.4 years. The mean of CD34+ cell dosage was 9.6x106 cells/kg. Successful and poor mobilization was found to be 90.8% and 9.2% respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that the significant risk factors for poor mobilization were age of ≥ 60 years (adjusted OR=38.43, p=0.005) and PB CD34+ cell count, <20 cells/uL (adjusted OR=132.69, p<0.001).
Conclusion:PB CD34+ cell count and age ≥ 60years were the main risk factors for poor PBSC mobilization. Thus, alternative strategies of mobilization is needed to reduce risk of poor mobilization in a such group of patient.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.19(3) 2020 p.458-466
Effects of shenkang injection on renal angiogenesis in mice with unilateral ureteral obstruction
Authors: Pan Yajing , Zhang Lu , Liu Tonghua , Wu Lili 
Published: March 2020

This study aimed to investigate effects of shenkang injection on angiogenesis in mice with renal fibrosis. C57BL/6J mice after unilateral ureteral obstruction were administrated with different doses of shenkang injection for two weeks. Losartan-administrated mice and Sham-operation mice were as positive and negative controls, respectively. Renal function and vasculature changes were observed, and expressions of VEGF and VEGFR2 were detected. Shenkang injection reduced serum levels of urea nitrogen, creatinine and cystatin C. Shenkang injection alleviated the loss of microvessels, decreased the deposition of collagen fibers, and increased expressions of VEGF and VEGFR2 in the obstructed kidney. These findings indicate that shenkang injection alleviates renal dysfunction and fibrotic changes in mice with renal fibrosis by regulating renal angiogenesis.
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THE INFLUENCE OF SUPERPARAMAGNETIC Fe3O4 NANOPARTICLES ON SPECTRAL AND LUMINESCENT PROPERTIES OF MESOSTRUCTURED SiO2/P123/Rh6G/Fe3O4 FILMS FORMED IN STATIONARY MAGNETIC FIELDS
Authors: Grebennikov Volodimir , Leonenko Evgen , Manorik Petro , Romanovska Natalia , Kobylinska Natalia , Shulzhenko Olexandr 
Published: March 2020

The effect of superparamagnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) on the spectral luminescence properties of homogeneous optically transparent mesostructured silica films of SiO2/P123/Rh6G/Fe3O4, containing {P123 (Rh6G)} micelles consisting of Pluronic 123 with encapsulated Rh6G, and formed in stationary magnetic fields (MF) with an induction of less than 500 mT, was investigated. It was shown that, unlike SiO2/P123/Rh6G, the spectral and luminescent properties of SiO2/P123/Rh6G/Fe3O4 films depend on the MF used during their formation, and a gradual decrease in the band intensities in Rh6G spectra and quenching of luminescence with increasing of MF induction was observed. It is associated with a decrease in the monomer fraction and an increase in the fraction of non-luminescent Rh6G H-aggregates in micelles due to the interaction intensifying in the MF (formation of Fe3+ -O bonds) of superparamagnetic NPs with micelles {P123 (Rh6G)}, oriented in the MF, which leads to a gradual deformation of micelles and accumulation in them of H-aggregate. The dependences of the changes in the absorption bands intensity and fluorescence of the monomeric form of Rh6G in the spectra of the films on the changes in the magnetic induction of the MF are described by an exponential function, and the ratio of the fluorescence intensities of the SiO2/P123/Rh6G films to the fluorescence intensities of the SiO2/P123/Rh6G/Fe3O4 films linearly depends on the induction of MF, which they are able to "remember", which is manifested in the values of fluorescence intensities.
Eski Mezopotamya Mitolojisinde İnsanın Yaratılışı
Authors: ÇAYIR Murat 
Published: March 2020

Eski Yunan’da “geçmişte söylenenlerin tekrar edilmesi” gibi bir anlama gelen Mitoloji, belirli bir din, inanış veya kültürdeki, insanlık ile evrenin yaratılış ve doğasını, geleneklere özgü inanç ve uygulamaların sebebini açıklamaya yönelik söylencelerin tümünü tanımlamak için kullanılmıştır. M.Ö. 3200’lerde Güney Mezopotamya’da büyük bir kültür ve medeniyet inşa etmiş Sümerler’in bulduğu çivi yazısı, Mezopotamya ve Anadolu’da çeşitli kavimlerce uzun yıllar boyunca kullanılmış ve insanlık tarihine çeşitli konularda binlerce yazılı belge kalmıştır. Bunlar arasında önemli bir grubu oluşturan mitolojik metinlerde yer alan insanın yaratılış hikâyesi oldukça dikkat çekicidir. Bu çalışmada bu konuyla ilgili çivi yazılı kaynaklarda geçen hikâyeleri sunmaya çalışacağız.
STUDI KEMUNGKINAN PERUBAHAN STATUS DESA TELUK KAPUAS MENJADI KELURAHAN DI KABUPATEN KUBU RAYA
Authors: Jeddawi Murtir , Rahman Abdul , Nawawi M. 
Published: March 2020

The purpose of this study is to explain whether the plan to change the status of Teluk Kapuas village into kelurahan in district of Sungai Raya Kabupaten Kubu Raya is feasible and meets the requirements in terms of philosophical, sociological and juridical aspects. The research method used in this research is Descriptive method with normative and empirical juridical approach by using secondary data and primary data which analyzed qualitatively. Methods of data collection from this study are interviews, observations, and documentation studies in the form of proposals of pemekaran desa and others. Techniques to establish data validity are: credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. Data analysis technique used in this research is data analysis technique model of Miles and Hubberman that is data reduction, display data and withdrawal conclusion. The results showed that: the philosophical, sociological, and jurisdiction of Teluk Kapuas Village based on the requirements established by Law no. 6/2014 on the Village and administrative requirements set forth in the Minister of Home Affairs Regulation no. 1/2017 on Village Arrangement has been fulfilled and deserves to change status to kelurahan
KESIAPAN DESA DALAM MELAKSANAKAN PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN DESA (Perencanaan Pembangunan Desa)
Authors: Ali Akbar 
Published: March 2020

The problem of this research is Lack of ability and understanding in the village Apparatus mmengelola budget provided by the government either in the administration of field operations maupu so dihawatirkan will potentially abuse and not targeted. Besides, there are constraints faced, one of which is power Village Assistants who do not meet performance expectations in helping the implementation of budget management dikarenakkan this scientific background that is not in accordance with the needs of the village.In addition, in this case the government has conducted / recruiting associate personnel to facilitate village village officials involved in managing the fund in the village associated villages. In practice, the field still found the complaints either coming from the general public mauapun village officials as the manager of the budget related to the performance or capabilities assistants stationed in the village, because sometimes his ability in assisting the administration and operation of the field does not fully meet expectations Apparatus communities and villages, so that further weakening the village aparfatur performance in managing the budget, which in essence assistants must meet the expectations of the public, or at least facilitators had at least basic science that fit the needs of the current villageTo the above can be said to have become a new problem in the management of village funds, especially funds management villages in the village of lime. Such problems should receive special attention from the local village government and the government generally funds to memeperlancara progaram village that has become one of the government's flagship program in the success of equitable development throughout the archipelago and is expected to be moved to the country. Keywords: Understanding the Budget Management, the Village Fund
KINERJA PEGAWAI KELURAHAN DALAM PELAYANAN MASYARAKAT DI KELURAHAN TAMALANREA KECAMATAN TAMALANREA KOTA MAKASSAR
Authors: Alwany Taufan 
Published: March 2020

Community service has become a mission that must be implemented and improved in order to create good governance. It is expected that services carried out by government organizations in the regions in order to meet the increasingly complex needs of the community can work well. The performance of employees of the Tamalanrea Village in realizing services for the community has not yet been fully implemented optimally, there are still obstacles in the process of implementing services in the Tamalanrea Village, such as; the lack of supporting facilities and infrastructure in the process of service to the community, low awareness of employees about their duties and responsibilities as public servants, and the mindset of the people who want instant service so as to lead to brokering in the licensing process in Tamalanrea Sub-DistrictKeyword:performance of employees, public service,Sub-District
BENCANA ASAP DI INDONESIA: Dampak dan Tantangan Koordinasi Antar Birokrasi dan Komunikasi Politik Antar Negara Indonesia-Malaysia
Authors: Rahman Abdul 
Published: March 2020

This articulation tries to expose the crisis about the smoke disaster in Indonesia which can exacerbate political relations between the Indonesia-Malaysia countries. This is important because the government and the people of Indonesia are often trapped in various problems that are actually simple. However, due to political miscommunication between countries coupled with the lack of coordination between bureaucracies, the problem that is actually simple is actually growing and complex. Keywords: smoke disaster, coordination, political communication between Indonesia-Malaysia countries.
MENGANALISA SIKAP SEBAGAI UPAYA UNTUK MENGIDENTIFIKASI KEBERHASILAN MAHASISWA IPDN
Authors: Alamsyah Aam 
Published: March 2020

This article highlights attitudinal analysis which can be used to predict the students’ accomplishment in their study. Analyzing the learners’ attitudes can possibly improve the validity of evaluation which is generally conducted by both lecturers and administrators either during the recruitment or in the teaching/learning process. Besides, this attempt can also be used to predict the students’ potential accomplishment when learning in IPDN.
Attitude, which is commonly defined as a behavioral tendency to act in certain patterns, is very important to be analyzed in order to allow the lecturers to have more objective description of the students’ behavior and their potential accomplishment.
If this thoroughly applied, attitudinal analysis will not only allow the lecturers and other related staffs to evaluate the good quality candidates, but also allow them to assess the students’ potential success.
In line with the continuously increasing demand of the society toward the officials who have more integrity, analyzing attitudes can help select those having good quality, more integrity, and being more prepared in serving the society.
An Interpretation of Controversial Points in Keynes's General Theory
Authors: Possas Mario Luiz 
Published: March 2020

The paper offers an interpretation of the General Theory based on two main assumptions: (i) that its core is heterodox (meaning far from Neoclassical references) and (ii) that, while not working out a dynamic model, it is neither static nor based on the notion of equilibrium in the usual sense, i.e. as an attractor. It amounts rather to a foreword to a dynamic theory, given its emphasis on (future) time and expectations. The exposition is centered on the division between short and long run (period) with corresponding particularities and distinctions. In the first case, a more general concept of the principle of effective demand is proposed, from which the relation investment/savings, supply and demand functions at the Micro level – where basic variables are determined -, the “point of effective demand” and corresponding aggregative versions are interpreted. In the second case, investment decisions are examined on the light of chap. 17, concerning investment in capital assets, i.e. individual demand for assets. The central concept of uncertainty is introduced here, giving place to money as an asset as well as to liquidity preference and the rate of interest theories. Long term expectations under uncertainty give rise to other two key concepts – the state of confidence and the convention. As a result, his peculiar and crucial notion of instability of investment follows, as well as its extension to the capitalist economy as a whole.
Rethinking monetary theory in light of Keynes and the crisis
Authors: Lavoie Marc 
Published: March 2020

The purpose of the present paper is to examine the main changes that have occurred or that need to occur in monetary economics, and to do this in light of what Keynes told us 80 years ago in his General Theory, or even more than 85 years ago when he wrote the Treatise on Money. Inflation targeting and central bank independence are re-examined, as are the standard views of the money multiplier and of the fractional-reserve system. Unconventional monetary policies, although previously suggested by Keynes, appear to be a disguised return to Monetarism and the actual impact of quantitative easing must be understood in light of a theory of endogenous money with monetary implementation occurring within a framework where the target interest rate is set at the floor of the corridor.
Learning or leaving? An international qualitative study of factors affecting the resilience of female family doctors
Authors: Shiner Alice , Watson Jessica , Doohan Noemi , Howe Amanda 
Published: March 2020

​BackgroundMany countries have insufficient numbers of family doctors, and more females than males leave the workforce at a younger age or have difficulty sustaining careers. Understanding the differing attitudes, pressures, and perceptions between genders toward their medical occupation is important to minimise workforce attrition.​AimTo explore factors influencing the resilience of female family doctors during lifecycle transitions.​Design & settingInternational qualitative study with female family doctors from all world regions.​MethodTwenty semi-structured online Skype interviews, followed by three focus groups to develop recommendations. Data were transcribed and analysed using applied framework analysis.​ResultsInterview participants described a complex interface between competing demands, expectations of their gender, and internalised expectations of themselves. Systemic barriers, such as lack of flexible working, excessive workload, and the cumulative impacts of unrealistic expectations impaired the ability to fully contribute in the workplace. At the individual level, resilience related to: the ability to make choices; previous experiences that had encouraged self-confidence; effective engagement to obtain support; and the ability to handle negative experiences. External support, such as strong personal networks, and an adaptive work setting and organisation or system maximised interviewees’ professional contributions.​ConclusionOn an international scale, female family doctors experience similar pressures from competing demands during lifecycle transitions; some of which relate to expectations of the female's ’role’ in society, particularly around the additional personal pressures of caring commitments. Such situations could be predicted, planned for, and mitigated with explicit support mechanisms and availability of workplace choices. Healthcare organisations and systems around the world should recognise this need and implement recommendations to help reduce workforce losses. These findings are likely to be of interest to all health professional staff of any gender.
Uji Efek Ekstrak Daun Ungu Terhadap Kadar Kreatinin Tikus Putih Jantan Yang Diinduksi Streptozotocin
Authors: Kenta Yunlis Silintowe 
Published: March 2020

senyawa metabolitsekunderpada ekstrak etanol daun ungu, pengaruh ekstrak etanol daun ungu terhadap kadar kreatinin dan ureum dan pengaruh efek dosis bertingkat ekstrak etanol daun ungu terhadap penurunan kadar kreatinin dan ureum tikus diabetes. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimental rancangan acak kelompok (RAK) Sebanyak 30 ekor tikus terbagi dalam 6 kelompok perlakuan yang terdiri dari 5 ekor hewan uji. Kelompok I normal (suspensi NaCMC 0,5%). Kelompok II kontrol negatif (streptozotocin 40 mg/kg BB). Kelompok III kontrol positif (suspensi glibenklamid). Kelompok IV diberikan ekstrak daun ungu dosis 150 mg/kg BB. Kelompok V diberikan ekstrak daun 200 mg/kg BB. Kelompok VI diberikan ekstrak daun ungu dosis 250 mg/kg BB. Perlakuan diberi selama 28 hari dan dilakukan pengukuran kadar kreatinin dan ureum pada hari ke-0, 7, 14, 21 dan 28. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan ekstrak etanol daun mengandung senyawa metabolit sekunder. Ekstrak etanol daun ungu dengan dosis 150 mg/kg BB memberikan pengaruh yang tidak signifikan terhadap penurunan kadar kreatinin dan ureum dan dosis 200 mg.kg BB memberikan pengaruh penurunan kadar kreatinin dan ureum tikus putih jantan diabetes. Ekstrak daun ungu dengan pemberian dosis 200 mg/kg BB efektif terhadap penurunan maksimal terhadap kadar kreatinin dan ureum tikus putih jantan diabetes.