bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Predictors of atrial fibrillation following coronary artery bypass surgery
Authors: Gjerakaroska Radovikj Marija , Srbinovska Kostovska Elizabeta , Gjerakaroska Savevska Cvetanka , Jovev Sasko 
Published: July 2020

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia following open heart surgery and it contributes to prolonged hospital stay, increased prevalence of thromboembolic complications and overall increased postoperative morbidity and mortality. The aim of this prospective observational follow-up study was to determine the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery, to identify predisposing risk factors for its occurrence in the immediate preoperative period and to assess its effect on the postoperative outcome in patients at the University Clinic for Cardiac Surgery in Skopje, North Macedonia. Material and methods: The study included patients at the University Clinic for Cardiac Surgery in Skopje, North Macedonia undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. The experimental group included patients developing POAF, whereas the control group those who did not develop the primary outcome. All patients were followed up for a period of 30 days postoperatively. Results: POAF was registered in 38% of the patient population and more frequently in the elderly. Patients developing POAF had significantly higher left atrial volume index, as well as higher CHADS2-VASC2, HATCH and Euroscore I values. Average time to POAF occurrence was 48-72 hours postoperatively. There were death outcomes, thromboembolic events, longer hospital stay, need for antiarrhythmic and oral anticoagulant therapy in the POAF group. Conclusion: POAF significantly increases postoperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. Age, higher CHADS2-VASC2, HATCH and Euroscore I values and left atrial volume were found to be significant predictors of POAF after coronary artery bypass surgery.
Insights into the Mechanism of Action of Highly Diluted Biologics
Authors: Tarasov Sergey A. , Gorbunov Evgeniy A. , Don Elena S. , Emelyanova Alexandra G. , Kovalchuk Alexander L. , Yanamala Naveena , Schleker A. Sylvia S. , Klein-Seetharaman Judith , Groenestein Reno , Tafani Jean-Pierre , van der Meide Peter , Epstein Oleg I. 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
The therapeutic use of Abs in cancer, autoimmunity, transplantation, and other fields is among the major biopharmaceutical advances of the 20th century. Broader use of Ab-based drugs is constrained because of their high production costs and frequent side effects. One promising approach to overcome these limitations is the use of highly diluted Abs, which are produced by gradual reduction of an Ab concentration to an extremely low level. This technology was used to create a group of drugs for the treatment of various diseases, depending on the specificity of the used Abs. Highly diluted Abs to IFN-γ (hd-anti–IFN-γ) have been demonstrated to be efficacious against influenza and other respiratory infections in a variety of preclinical and clinical studies. In the current study, we provide evidence for a possible mechanism of action of hd-anti–IFN-γ. Using high-resolution solution nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, we show that the drug induced conformational changes in the IFN-γ molecule. Chemical shift changes occurred in the amino acids located primarily at the dimer interface and at the C-terminal region of IFN-γ. These molecular changes could be crucial for the function of the protein, as evidenced by an observed hd-anti–IFN-γ–induced increase in the specific binding of IFN-γ to its receptor in U937 cells, enhanced induced production of IFN-γ in human PBMC culture, and increased survival of influenza A–infected mice.
Evaluation of water quality and sanitation of reservoirs used in field activities of a military unit in the state of Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Gallotti Adriana Mendonça , Machado Júnior Hélio Fernandes , Gaspar Arlene 
Published: July 2020

In the Armed Forces' campaign activities, large troops may be exposed to serious health risks even before war itself. In 2010, for example, the Brazilian Army sent nearly 2,000 men to join the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti, which was experiencing a cholera epidemic. This work therefore investigated the water quality and sanitation of the various types of reservoirs used in four field-training activities of a Brazilian Army Unit located in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Physicochemical and microbiological analyses of the water were carried out, and visual inspections and swab samples were collected from the inner surface of these reservoirs for counting coliform bacteria and counting mesophilic aerobic microorganisms. Physicochemical and microbiological analyses of water from different types of reservoirs revealed a lack of conformity with American Public Health Association and Ordinance Number 518, of 03/25/04, of the Brazilian Ministry of Health . It was observed that 50% of the collective and individual reservoirs did not have the desirable minimum levels of Free Residual Chlorine. In addition, in 35.7% of the total collective and individual reservoirs evaluated there was growth of coliform group bacteria and in 28.57% of them the number of heterotrophic bacteria exceeded the maximum recommendation. According to the swabs performed on the inner surfaces, results of the total viable mesophilic aerobic counts were above the recommended levels in 78.57% of the total evaluated reservoirs. Besides that, in the Lyster bags of activities 1 and 2, there was growth of coliforms, or 14.28% of the total evaluated reservoirs. It was concluded that there were failures in the management of multiple barriers during storage and / or distribution, as well as in the maintenance of disinfection to prevent or eliminate microbial contamination, indicating the need for corrective measures.
Los edificios de consumo casi nulo de energía
Authors: González Ríos Isabel 
Published: July 2020

Este trabajo analiza el régimen jurídico aplicable a los edificios de consumo casi nulo de energía y su conexión con la rehabilitación y la regeneración urbanas. Más concretamente aborda su definición conceptual y el plazo para su implementación, poniendo en conexión la regulación que al respecto realiza la Unión Europea (UE) con la normativa de transposición interna, mostrando el desajuste que se produce entre ambas.
La exigencia impuesta por la UE de que los edificios nuevos pertenezcan a esa categoría en el plazo de una década (desde 2010 a 2020), se ha visto recientemente - en el año 2018 - ampliada al disponer que el parque inmobiliario existente se transforme en edificios de consumo casi nulo de energía en el periodo que va desde 2020 a 2050. Los retos que de ello derivan para la normativa interna nos ha llevado a realizar un estudio integrado de la regulación de los edificios de escaso consumo energético, de la normativa sobre edificación y eficiencia energética y de las disposiciones sobre rehabilitación y regeneración urbanas, urbanismo y vivienda; exponiendo los principales instrumentos y medidas que deben aplicarse para lograr un parque edificado descarbonizado, contribuyendo así al cumplimiento de los objetivos comunitarios sobre clima y energía. Al hilo de dicha investigación se realizan propuestas de mejora del marco normativo interno.
Pemikiran Syekh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani tentang Ma’rifat
Authors: Kafrawi Kafrawi 
Published: July 2020

Syekh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani adalah putra dari Abu Sholeh bin Musa bin Abdullah bin Yahya Al-Yazid bin Muhammad bin daud bin musa al-juwainy bin Abdullah al-Makhdli bin Hasan Al-Mutsanna bin Hasan bin Ali bin Abi Thalib ra dan Ibunya bernama Syarifah Fatimah binti Abdullah Al-Shoma’I bin Abu Jamaluddin bin Mahmud bin Thohir bin Abu Atho Abdillah bin Kamaluddin Isa bin Alauddin Muhammad Al-Jawwad bin Ali Al-Ridha bin Musa Kadzim bin Ja’far As-Shadiq bin Muhammad Al-Baqir bin Zainal Abiding bin Husain Al-Syahid binti Fatimah ra binti Rasulullah SAW. Ma’rifah adalah ketetapan hati dalam mempercayai hadirnya wujud yang wajib adanya Allah SWT yang menggambarkan segala kesempurnaannya. Ma’rifat terhadap dzat Allah SWT adalah mengetahui bahwa sesungguhnya Allah adalah wujud Esa, Tunggal dan sesuatu Yang Maha Agung, mandiri dengan sendiri-Nya dan tidak ada sesuatu pun yang menyamai-Nya. Sedangkan ma’rifat terhadap sifat Allah SWT adalah mengetahui dengan sesungguhnya bahwa Allah Maha hidup, Maha mengetahui, Maha kuasa, Maha mendengar, Maha melihat dengan segala sifat keparipurnaan-Nya. Dan akan tampak dalam hidupnya kalbu bersama Allah SWT. Rumusan masalah yaitu; Siap saja Guru-guru Syekh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani, apa saja karya Syekh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani, Gambaran ma’rifah secara umum serta, maqam untuk mencapai ma’rifah, konsep ma’rifat Syeikh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani.
ARSITEKTUR JARINGAN LTE (LONG TERM EVOLUTION) UNTUK MENGATASI BACKHAUL CONNECTION WIFI PADA RURAL AREA DENGAN TEKNOLOGI FOURTH GENERATION (4G)
Authors: Indah Komang Ayu Triana , Manuaba Ida Bagus Putra 
Published: July 2020

Teknologi WiFi yang digunakan pada rural area pada umumnya untuk jaringan fisik untuk koneksi satu base-station ke base-station yang lain (backhaul) atau ke switching centre seringkali terdapat banyak permasalahan. Wi-Fi dioptimasi untuk penggunaan dengan jangkauan yang pendek, penggunaan untuk luar ruangan dan jangkauan yang panjang akan menyebabkan multipath dan delay spread tidak tertangani secara optimal Meskipun penggunaan teknologi WiFi cukup praktis, akan tetapi penggunaan WiFi untuk koneksi backhaul akan menimbulkan permasalahan karena teknologi WiFi dirancang dan dioptimasi untuk penggunaan dengan cakupan LAN, sedangkan kondisi geografis di pedesaan tidak memungkinkan instalasi tersebut. Teknologi LTE menjawab permasalahan yang timbul dalam instalasi WiFi diantaranya kecepatan puncak data, mobilitas pengguna, daya, konsumsi, handover, fasilitas roaming dan coverage.. Long Term Evolution (LTE) adalah generasi teknologi telekomunikasi selular. Menurut standar, LTE memberikan kecepatan uplink hingga 50 megabit per detik (Mbps) dan kecepatan downlink hingga 100 Mbps. LTE memiliki standar terbaru teknologi jaringan mobile yang diproduksi dengan teknologi jaringan GSM/EDGE dan UMTS/HSDPA. Implementasi LTE untuk mengatasi permasalahan koneksi backhaul di pedesaan dengan teknologi Rural 4G secara teknis dilakukan untuk mengatasi permasalahan koneksi backhaul pada jaringan WiFi.
MEDIA PEMASARAN DIGITAL “LEMBAGA PERKREDITAN DESA ADAT PETANG”
Authors: Kariati Ni Made , Teristiyani Ni Nyoman 
Published: July 2020

Lembaga Perkreditan Desa(LPD) milik Desa Adat Petang saat ini memiliki beberapa produk seperti tabungan, kredit dan deposito. Kredit menjadi produk menarik karena berlokasi strategis dan memiliki beberapa keungulan dibandingkan perbankan, seperti kemudahan proses, lokasi dan faktor kedekatan masyarakat dengan lembaga milik desanya sendiri. Pertumbuhan organisasi dan peningkatan profit akan memacu manajemen terus berkinerja lebih baik. Prinsip ekonomi yang melakukan pengorbanank yang cenderung diminimalisir sebisa mungkin namun dengan tujuan untuk mendapatkan hasil yang lebih besar harus dapat berjalan selaras dengan prinsip “Ngayah” yang diterapkan dalam organisisa Lembaga Perkreditan Desa Adat Petang. Untuk menjaga Pertumbuhan dan keuntungan Lembaga maka diperlukan perluasan pasar dari LPD, melihat trend teknologi, effektivitas pemanfaatan media pemasaran, keuntungan media digital, maka Media Pemasaran Digital menjadi salah satu alternatif dalam mengekspansi pasar.Tujuan jangka panjang yang diharapkan dari hasil penelitian ini adalah, memicu adanya trobosan pemanfaatan media digital dalam memperluas pemasaran LPD Desa Adat Petang. Serangkaian kegiatan yang dilakukan adalah mengikuti metode pengembangan SDLC yaitu perencanan, analisi, desain dan implementasi. Tahap perencanaan dilakukan pengumpulan berbagai data dan informasi tentang LPD,informasi tentang produk-produk yang ditawarkan LPD, proses dalam melakukan transaksi. Tahap selanjutnya adalah membuatkan desain media pemasaran digital berbasis web,sehingga relevan dengan kebutuhan informasi bagi manajemen dan konsumen.
PENINGKATAN KUALITAS LAYANAN WEBSITE MANAJEMEN TUGAS AKHIR DENGAN MEMANFAATKAN METODE WEBQUAL 4.0 DAN IPA
Authors: Pratomo Adi , Irawan Agus , Risa Mey 
Published: July 2020

Website merupakan sebuah media yang saat ini banyak dipergunakan sebagai alat untuk memberikan pelayanan dan informasi. Jurusan Administrasi Bisnis Politeknik Negeri Banjarmasin saat ini telah mempergunakan website untuk berbagai keperluan, diantaranya adalah untuk mengelola pelaksanaan tugas akhir mahasiswa. Sistem informasi pengelolaan tugas akhir mahasiswa telah dipergunakan selama tiga tahun, namun sejak awal dijalankan yaitu pada tahun 2015 website sistem informasi tugas akhir belum pernah dilakukan evaluasi sehingga tidak diketahui bagaimana kualitas, tampilan dan fungsi website tersebut dari persepsi penggunanya. Informasi ini sangat dibutuhkan untuk melakukan perbaikan sistem yang saat ini telah berjalan berdasarkan persepsi pengguna. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kualitas website manajemen tugas akhir berdasarkan metode WebQual dengan dimensi Usability, Information, dan Service Interaction serta metode Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) dengan pendekatan metode penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Analisa diukur berdasarkan tingkat kinerja (performance) dan tingkat kepentingan (importance), dimana didapatkan hasil kesenjangan atau gap secara keseluruhan untuk semua dimensi dan total rata-rata. Nilai kesenjangan terbesar terdapat pada dimensi service interaction. Berdasarkan hal tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa website manajemen tugas akhir secara aktual dirasakan belum memenuhi kualitas ideal terutama yang berhubungan dengan service interaction. Hasil analisa selanjutnya dipergunakan sebagai acuan perbaikan sistem yang menekankan pada peningkatan faktor interaksi yang lebih jelas dan dapat dimengerti, kemudahan navigasi, perbaikan tampilan, kemudahan dipelajari dan dioperasikan.
RANCANG BANGUN DAN PENGUJIAN TEKNIK MRC PADA PENERIMA TV DVB T2
Authors: Widodo Slamet , Kadiran Sri Anggraeni 
Published: July 2020

Teknik maximal ratio combining (MRC) merupakan salah satu teknik combining diversity yang digunakan untuk mengatasi terjadinya fading pada sistem transmisi radio. Fading pada transmisi TV digital DVB T2 menyebabkan gambar berhenti dan suara terganggu. Dari penelitian sebelumnya menunjukkan bahwa secara simulasi, teknik MRC mempunyai kualitas paling baik dibanding teknik combining lainnya. Pada penelitian ini, telah dibuat rangkaian MRC dengan dua input. Sinyal yang datang dikuatkan kemudian masuk ke rangkaian penggeser fasa. Untuk menghindari pembuatan IC, proses combining dilakukan pada tingkat RF (radio frequency). MRC menggabungkan dua antena penerima TV yang berjarak ¼ λ. Hasil pengukuran di laboratorium menunjukkan bahwa sistem penerima yang dibuat berhasil menggabungkan dua input sinyal pada tingkat RF, dengan penguatan yang lebih besar. Pengujian penerimaan siaran TV digital DVB T2 di daerah semarang pada kondisi diam menunjukkan bahwa sistem dapat menerima seluruh stasiun pemancar TV digital DVB T2 di semarang dengan kualitas yang baik. Pada jarak 9 Km dari stasiun pemancar, daya yang diterima sebelum menggunakan MRC – 77,3 dBm, setelah menggunakan MRC - 71,2 dBm.
Evaluation of Quality Characteristics of Rasa-sindoor
Authors: Singh Arjun , Ota Sarada , Srikanth Narayanam , Ruknuddin Galib , Bojja Sreedhar , Dhiman Kartar S 
Published: July 2020

Background:
The word Rasa-sindoor was first mentioned in Rasendra Chintamani. Rasa-sindoor is therapeutically very effective and being indicated in various diseases. It is a mercury- and sulfur-based Rasaushadhis (herbomineral/metallic preparations) prepared by the Kupi Pakva procedure. Here an attempt has been made to prepare and understand its chemical composition.

Objective:
To develop quality standards of Rasa-sindoor prepared as per the procedures mentioned in the Ayurvedic classics.

Materials and methods:
The equal quantities of purified mercury and sulfur were placed in a khalva yantra. The mixture was levigated homogeneously, until a black powder was formed. This was further levigated to obtain black, soft, lusterless fine powder like collyrium (kajjali). Then Bhavana with vatankura swaras was given and bhavita Kajjali was filed in kancha kupi. Finally, Rasa-sindoor was collected from the neck of the Kupi. Physicochemical analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) have been performed to ensure the chemical nature.

Results:
The chemical analysis revealed that Rasa-sindoor contains 81.7% of mercury and 14.7% of sulfur on average together with other minor elements. Particle size showed the presence of microfine particle. Rasa-sindoor is tri/hexagonal (α-form) form of mercury sulfide and the XRD of the three samples confirms this phase. Usually prepared by the Kupi Pakva procedure, the free sulfur (as is in kajjali) is completely absent in the formulation.

Conclusion:
The results of this study certainly can be utilized as baseline data for quality assurance of this herbomineral formulation. The preliminary profiles of Rasa-sindoor evaluated in this attempt could be used to lay down a new set of pharmacopoeial standards for further research studies.
Antidiabetic Activity of Ficus gibbosa Blume Extracts in Streptozotocin–Nicotinamide-induced Diabetes in Sprague Dawley Rats
Authors: Kumar YR Sanjaya , Lakshmi OS , Selvam N Thamizh , Vasanthakumar KG , Deep VC , Ala Srikanth , Gaidhani Sudesh N , Swamy G Kumara 
Published: July 2020

Aim:
To evaluate the antidiabetic activity of hydroalcoholic extracts of Ficus gibbosa Blume (leaves and stem bark) in streptozotocin–nicotinamide induced diabetic rats.

Materials and methods:
The animals were rendered diabetic by single intraperitoneal injections of nicotinamide (195 mg/kg body weight) followed by streptozotocin (65 mg/kg body weight). Induction of experimental diabetes was confirmed by blood glucose analysis. The test extracts were used at 3-dose levels viz., low dose (100 mg/kg body weight), average dose (250 mg/kg body weight and high dose (500 mg/kg body weight). Male Sprague Dawley rats were used in the experiment, each containing 6 animals. Oral glucose tolerance test was carried out 7 days post test extract administration at 3 doses. The diabetic animals were given the test extracts at different doses for a period of 5 weeks and blood sugar was evaluated at weekly intervals.

Results:
Both leaves and stem bark extracts of Ficus gibbosa Blume significantly reduced the elevated blood glucose levels at 60- and 120-minute postglucose overload. The test extracts showed significant antidiabetic activity against streptozotocin- and nicotinamide-induced diabetes in Sprague Dawley (SD) rats.

Conclusion:
The extracts of Ficus gibbosa Blume showed significant antidiabetic activity against experimental type 2 diabetes in SD rats.
The Effect of Gender and Culture on Children’s Participation in Daily Activities in the Community Educational Setting
Authors: Golos Anat , Weintraub Naomi 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/26/20
Culture plays an important role in daily life and is expressed in family and educational values and practices. This study examined the impact of culture and gender on children’s participation in preschool activities. One hundred twenty children from two subcultural groups were observed. A significant gender and culture interaction effect was found in play and social areas. These findings suggest that cultural values may influence gender expectations, as well as children’s participation in daily activities.
Primary Author and Speaker: Anat Golos
Additional Authors and Speakers: Naomi Weintraub
Improving Community-Based Preschool-Teacher Confidence to Create Motor-Enriched Classrooms
Authors: Stancliff Sherry 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/26/20
The OT project used a mixed design to determine the impact of consultation OT services in a faith-based preschool. Teachers were educated on motor-skill development and methods to create motor opportunities within classroom routines. Postproject, teachers indicated improved confidence to incorporate motor activities into preschool routines. The project identified that community-based preschools should be an area of focus for OT practitioners.
Primary Author and Speaker: Sherry Stancliff
Social Relationships Among Adults With Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and Co-Occurrence
Authors: Tal-Saban Miri , Kirby Amanda 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/26/20
Adults with DCD only or DCD with co-occurrence reported significantly lower success in past (late adolescent) social relationships, compared to typically developing adults. Yet in adulthood, the DCD-only group did not differ significantly from the typically developing group in social relationships. Adults with DCD appear to have more positive social experiences than they did in adolescence. The results suggest a unique contribution of different patterns of neurodevelopmental co-occurrence with DCD in adulthood.
Primary Author and Speaker: Miri Tal-Saban
Contributing Authors: Amanda Kirby
Feasibility of a Multidimensional Intervention for Parents of Adolescents With Autism
Authors: Wachspress Batel , Maeir Adina , Mazor-Karsenty Tal 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/26/20
The ParentShip protocol is a multidimensional intervention for parents of adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. Results from a pilot study display a significant improvement in adolescents’ participation and heightened parental resilience. Preliminary feasibility supports ParentShip as a strength-based family-centered intervention program. OT practitioners can benefit from this structured protocol, which enables parents to achieve their prioritized goals.
Primary Author and Speaker: Batel Wachspress
Additional Authors and Speakers: Tal Mazor-Karsenty
Contributing Authors: Adina Maeir
Exploring the Influence of Environment on People With Intellectual Disability and Dementia
Authors: Sheth Alisa 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/26/20
Despite the increasing number of adults aging with intellectual disabilities and dementia, there is limited research that examines this group’s lived experience, specifically considering participation in meaningful activities and tasks across various environments. This study aims to improve understandings of the impact of the environment on participation for this population and inform development of effective supports and services.
Primary Author and Speaker: Alisa Sheth
Psychometric Validation of the Toileting Behavior Questionnaire for Children With Autism
Authors: Souza Samantha , Little Lauren 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/26/20
OTs often struggle to target toilet training in interventions, as there is currently no verifiable means to measure progress of the tasks associated with mastering the activities of daily living of toileting and toilet hygiene. This makes the pragmatics of reimbursement and goal writing difficult for many therapists. The purpose of this study is to validate an instrument that measures the developmental progression of toilet-training skills among children with autism spectrum disorder ages two to six years old.
Primary Author and Speaker: Samantha Souza
Additional Authors and Speakers: Lauren Little
Access to OT in the Prison System: Assessing Attitudes of OT Students and Practitioners
Authors: Tucker Sarah 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/26/20
Prison-reform initiatives are expected to increase the number of released inmates. There are few OTs working in this setting, and the number of practitioners considering employment in this setting is unknown. Two research studies will be presented related to this issue. Both are first steps toward understanding the attitudes of those in our profession about rehabilitation of inmates as well as factors associated with willingness to work in the prison system.
Primary Author and Speaker: Sarah Tucker