bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Stochastic dynamics for epidemics based on a compartmental scheme: An application to the AH1N1 influenza
Authors: Reyes-Romero A. , Fernández J. E. , Adrian Reyes J. 
Published: November 2020

In this paper a stochastic formulation for describing the dynamics of an epidemic is established. We state our model in the language of a compartmental scheme of three sites (susceptible, infected and recovered) SIR, for which the parameters model are extended to be statistical distributions of time. It is established a master equation for governing the dynamics of the probability density P of finding the system in the state characterized by the values of the aleatory variables S, I, R and time t. Our stochastic formalism allow us to recover the associated deterministic model in terms of the expected values of S, I and R; whereas the second momenta of P provide us statistical standard deviations for these three variables which delimit the region in which most of the particular realizations are to be expected. We have applied the analysis developed here, for studying the specific case of the influenza AH1N1 that took place in Mexico in 2009. The reported data by the main Mexican Health institution are in good agreement with the predictions of our model for the standard deviation of the aleatory variables.
Education System of Modern Islamic Boarding School in The Postmodern Era
Authors: Pasi Kamaluddin MH , Rasyidin Rasyidin , Harahap Radinal Mukhtar 
Published: November 2020

This article aims to explore information about Islamic Boarding School (Pesantren) incredibly Modern related to Postmodernism. The traditionalism of Pesantren in the early days is considered to have changed with modernism. The answer to the influence of Postmodernism to be found by the method of description-comparison-interpretation of the data obtained. The discussion shows that the effect of the movement of thought is only the lexical meaning of renewal. As for Pesantren's principles, characteristics, or fundamental values remains valid and become an institution that becomes a tradition in the body of Islamic Education thinking. It can also be said that the better (al-ashlah) taken by him and keeping the good (al-shâlih), means is his traditions. A tradition that is considered similar to other thought movements is Pesantren's dynamic attitude. Similarly, Waqf is the basis of ownership in Pesantren which replaces the Foundation system. It is not a new item, so its value remains in the Islamic tradition. Thus it can be understood that Pesantren continues to return to the rule of existing Islamic educational institutions, which aims to give the life of the world and the hereafter to everyone related to it.
Book Reviews
Authors: Cox Hall Amy , González Varela Sergio , Robinson Jessica S.R. , Weisensel Peter , Wills David 
Published: November 2020

Will Buckingham. Stealing with the Eyes: Imaginings and Incantations in Indonesia (London: HAUS Publishing, 2018), 230pp., ISBN 978-1-909-96142-5, $19.50 (paperback).Lauren Miller Griffith and Jonathan Marion. Apprenticeship Pilgrimage: Developing Expertise through Travel and Training (Lanham: Lexington Books, 2018), xxx+171 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4985-2990-7, $90 (hardcover).Brooke A. Porter and Heike A. Schänzel, eds., Femininities in the Field: Tourism and Transdisciplinary Research (Bristol: Channel View Publications, 2018), xiv + 213 pp., ISBN-13: 978-1-84541-649-2, $39.95 (paperback).Edyta M. Bojanowska. A World of Empires: The Russian Voyage of the Frigate Pallada (Cambridge MA: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2018), viii + 373 pp., ISBN: 978-0-674-97640-5, $35 (hardcover).Efterpi Mitsi. Greece in Early English Travel Writing, 1596–1682 (NY: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017), x + 206 pp., ISBN: 978-3-319-62611-6, £74.99 (hardcover).
WORKSHOP PEMBUATAN HANDSANITIZER SPRAY GEL
Authors: Lestari Pramulani Mulya , Pahriyani Ani , Supandi Supandi 
Published: November 2020

Permasalahan kesehatan yang sistemik dan saling berkaitan masih menjadi tantangan mitra, anak – anak yang sering sakit seperti diare, batuk flu, demam seringkali menjadi masalah dalam lingkungan RPTA dan RW 03 kemanggisan Jakarta Barat, karena penularan yang begitu cepat dan terjadi secara terus menerus sehingga dianggap menghambat aktivitas motorik anak – anak yang sedang berkembang. dalam upaya mencapai kualitas kesehatan yang baik dan kesejahteraan yang merata bagi seluruh penduduk serta minimnya pengetahuan dan ide masyarakat terhadap pembuatan produk yang dapat digunakan untuk memelihara kebersihan. Pemecahan masalah yang ada pada masyarakat tersebut dalam mendukung pemeliharaan kesehatan yaitu perlu dilalukan workshop mengenai pembuatan hand satizer gel spray. Tanaman yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan alami pembuatan hand sanitizer yaitu Belimbing Wuluh (Averhoa belimbii). Belimbing Wuluh (Averhoa belimbii) mengandung unsur-unsur senyawa kimia yang bemanfaat, salah satunya flavonoid diduga merupakan senyawa aktif anti bakteri. Kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kesadaran, kemauan dan kemampuan individu, maupun masyarakat untuk peduli akan masalah kesehatan serta berperan aktif dalam segala bentuk upaya kesehatan
Postural and respiratory function of the abdominal muscles: A pilot study to measure abdominal wall activity using belt sensors
Authors: Novak Jakub , Busch Andrew , Kolar Pavel , Kobesova Alena 
Published: November 2020

BACKGROUND: The abdominal muscles play an important respiratory and stabilization role, and in coordination with other muscles regulate intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) to stabilize the spine. OBJECTIVE: To examine a new, non-invasive method to measure activation of the abdominal wall and compare changes in muscle activation during respiration while breathing under a load, and during instructed breathing. METHODS: Thirty-five healthy individuals completed this observational crossover study. Two capacitive force sensors registered the abdominal wall force during resting breathing stereotype, instructed breathing stereotype and under a load. RESULTS: Mean abdominal wall force increased significantly on both sensors when holding the load compared to resting breathing (Upper Sensor: [Formula: see text] 0.0005, [Formula: see text]0.46, Lower Sensor: [Formula: see text] 0.0005, [Formula: see text]0.56). The pressure on both sensors also significantly increased during instructed breathing compared to resting breathing (US: [Formula: see text] 0.0005, [Formula: see text]0.76, LS: [Formula: see text] 0.0005, [Formula: see text]0.78). CONCLUSIONS: The use of capacitive force-sensors represent a new, non-invasive method to measure abdominal wall activity. Clinically, belts with capacitive force sensors can be used as a feedback tool to train abdominal wall activation.
Effects of Pridopidine on Functional Capacity in Early-Stage Participants from the PRIDE-HD Study
Authors: McGarry Andrew , Leinonen Mika , Kieburtz Karl , Geva Michal , Olanow C. Warren , Hayden Michael 
Published: November 2020

Background: No pharmacological treatment has been demonstrated to provide a functional benefit for persons with Huntington’s disease (HD). Pridopidine is a sigma-1-receptor agonist shown to have beneficial effects in preclinical models of HD. Objective: To further explore the effect of pridopidine on Total Functional Capacity (TFC) in the recent double-blind, placebo-controlled PRIDE-HD study. Methods: We performed post-hoc analyses to evaluate the effect of pridopidine on TFC at 26 and 52 weeks. Participants were stratified according to baseline TFC score and analyzed using repeated measures (MMRM) and multiple imputation assuming missing not-at-random (MNAR) and worst-case scenarios. Results: The pridopidine 45 mg bid dosage demonstrated a beneficial effect on TFC for the entire population at week 52 of 0.87 (nominal p = 0.0032). The effect was more pronounced for early HD participants (HD1/HD2, TFC = 7–13), with a change from placebo of 1.16 (nominal p = 0.0003). This effect remained nominally significant using multiple imputation with missing not at random assumption as a sensitivity analysis. Responder analyses showed pridopidine 45 mg bid reduced the probability of TFC decline in early HD patients at Week 52 (nominal p = 0.02). Conclusion: Pridopidine 45 mg bid results in a nominally significant reduction in TFC decline at 52 weeks compared to placebo, particularly in patients with early-stage HD.
Long-Term Outcomes in Clear-Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients Treated with Complete Metastasectomy
Authors: Verbiest Annelies , Roussel Eduard , Tosco Lorenzo , Joniau Steven , Laenen Annouschka , Clement Paul , Wozniak Agnieszka , Albersen Maarten , Beuselinck Benoit 
Published: November 2020

Background: Complete metastasectomy is routinely performed in selected patients with metastatic clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). Objectives: To assess (1) outcomes after first and repeat metastasectomy, (2) outcomes on targeted therapy in patients who underwent previous metastasectomy and (3) compare outcomes with and without metastasectomy after correction for selection bias. Methods: Metastatic ccRCC patients treated with or without metastasectomy at University Hospitals Leuven were included from prospective databases. We calculated disease-free survival (DFS), time to systemic therapy and cancer-specific survival (CSS) after metastasectomy, and progression-free survival (PFS) and CSS on 1st line sunitinib/pazopanib. We calculated propensity scores to estimate a patient’s likelihood to undergo metastasectomy. Results: We included 113 patients who underwent complete metastasectomy and 139 who did not. (1) Median DFS after complete metastasectomy was 18 mo, time to systemic therapy was 73 mo and CSS was 101 mo. 20% did not relapse during long-term follow-up. Outcomes remained favorable after repeat metastasectomy. (2) PFS and CSS on 1st line sunitinib/pazopanib were 15 mo and 35 mo. (3) The propensity scores of patients who did and did not undergo metastasectomy showed no overlap, indicating that correction for selection bias is impossible and comparison of outcomes unreliable. Conclusions: Complete metastasectomy and repeat metastasectomy can result in excellent outcomes in highly selected patients, even when its causal benefit cannot be formally assessed. Previous metastasectomy does not impair outcomes on targeted therapies.
Comparison of image quality and radiation dose using different pre-ASiR-V and post-ASiR-V levels in coronary computed tomography angiography
Authors: Zhao Yongxia , Li Dongxue , Liu Zhichao , Geng Xue , Zhang Tianle , Xu Yize 
Published: November 2020

OBJECTIVE: To determine the optimal pre-adaptive and post-adaptive level statistical iterative reconstruction V (ASiR-V) for improving image quality and reducing radiation dose in coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). METHODS: The study was divided into two parts. In part I, 150 patients for CCTA were prospectively enrolled and randomly divided into 5 groups (A, B, C, D, and E) with progressive scanning from 40% to 80% pre-ASiR-V with 10% intervals and reconstructing with 70% post-ASiR-V. The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) were calculated. Subjective image quality was assessed using a 5-point scale. The CT dose index volume (CTDIvol) and dose-length product (DLP) of each patient were recorded and the effective radiation dose (ED) was calculated after statistical analysis by optimizing for the best pre-ASiR-V value with the lowest radiation dose while maintaining overall image quality. In part II, the images were reconstructed with the recommended optimal pre-ASiR-V values in part I (D group) and 40%–90% of post-ASiR-V. The reconstruction group (D group) was divided into 6 subgroups (interval 10%, D0:40% post-ASiR-V, D1:50% post - ASiR-V, D2:60% post-ASiR-V, D3:70% post-ASiR-V, D4:80% post-ASiR-V, and D5:90% post-ASiR-V).The SNR and CNR of D0-D5 subgroups were calculated and analyzed using one-way analysis of variance, and the consistency of the subjective scores used the k test. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in the SNRs, CNRs, and image quality scores among A, B, C, and D groups ( P > 0.05). The SNR, CNR, and image quality scores of the E group were lower than those of the A, B, C, and D groups ( P < 0.05). The mean EDs in the B, C, and D groups were reduced by 7.01%, 13.37%, and 18.87%, respectively, when compared with that of the A group. The SNR and CNR of the D4–D5 subgroups were higher than the D0-D3 subgroups, and the image quality scores of the D4 subgroups were higher than the other subgroups ( P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The wide-detector combined with 70% pre-ASiR-V and 80% post-ASiR-V significantly reduces the radiation dose of CCTA while maintaining overall image quality as compared with the manufacture’s recommendation of 40% pre-ASiR-V.
Efficacy of Scan Attendance Manager Application Using Quick Response Code in Dagohoy National High School, Bohol, Philippines
Authors: Galgo Jeson Jacinto 
Published: November 2020

This study primarily aimed to assess the efficacy of Scan Attendance Manager Application using Quick Response Code as perceived by the teachers in Dagohoy National High School, Dagohoy, Bohol, Philippines, School Year 2019-2020. It utilized Descriptive-Comparative research design through survey method. It was concluded that the Scan Attendance Manager is a reliable application wherein teachers could conveniently use to monitor class attendance by simply scanning the QR code embedded to each student's ID. As expected, this application provides efficient data output from detecting absent students to generating reports; thus, it is advisable to use. As all teacher-respondents strongly agree, there is nothing to worry about generating the reports since the data produced by the SAM application is definitely accurate. It was also concluded that the Scan Attendance Manager app is not only useful for classroom attendance; it can also be used to different kind of activities considering that there will be attendance to monitor. Moreover, the attendance data report was securely stored in the SAM database, and the teachers need nothing to worry about confidentiality since they are the only ones who have access. There is a significant difference between the weighted average class attendance percentage of the months before and after using the SAM app. It further signifies that the attendance of the class after the teachers have utilized the SAM application had evidently shown significant improvement; thus the Scan Attendance Manager Application using Quick Response Code is useful not just by providing convenience to teachers, but importantly it virtually eliminates absences. There is a significant variance among the five classifications of the Efficacy of the Scan Attendance Manager App as perceived by the teachers. Among the five classifications, teachers have extensively perceived the efficient output that Scan Attendance Manager could provide in terms of its general function in monitoring class attendance.
Comparative Study on Different Physical Properties of Grey & Finished Single Jersey Derivatives
Authors: Ireen Suraiya , Rahman Md Mahbubur 
Published: November 2020

Knitting is the mostly used fabric manufacturing processes in Bangladesh through which various types of knitted fabrics with different physical and chemical properties are produced. Single jersey derivatives have some dimensional, physical or chemical properties that change according to some factors and processing. These properties also change after dyeing & finishing process. As finishing is mandatory for fabric production, some tests are carried out after finishing stage & proper controlling is done according desired quality. Single jersey fabrics show low strength and higher abrasion resistance than grey fabric after dyeing & finishing. Finished fabric is more stiff than grey. Spirality & shrinkage properties of the single jersey fabric are rapidly change after dyeing & finishing and generally acceptable under the limit. Therefore, this paper is all about the comparison of physical properties among various grey and finished single jersey weft knitted fabrics which will be helpful to know for efficient production, taking corrective actions to minimize changes of basic physical properties and produce quality knit products.
GUB JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, Vol 5(1), Dec 2018 P 6-10
On the Exact Soliton Solutions of Some Nonlinear PDE by Tan-Cot Method
Authors: Islam Md Monirul , Ahbab Muztuba , Islam Md Robiul , Kabir Md Humayun 
Published: November 2020

For many solitary wave applications, various approximate models have been proposed. Certainly, the most famous solitary wave equations are the K-dV, BBM and Boussinesq equations. The K-dV equation was originally derived to describe shallow water waves in a rectangular channel. Surprisingly, the equation also models ion-acoustic waves and magneto-hydrodynamic waves in plasmas, waves in elastic rods, equatorial planetary waves, acoustic waves on a crystal lattice, and more. If we describe all of the above situation, we must be needed a solution function of their governing equations. The Tan-cot method is applied to obtain exact travelling wave solutions to the generalized Korteweg-de Vries (gK-dV) equation and generalized Benjamin-Bona- Mahony (BBM) equation which are important equations to evaluate wide variety of physical applications. In this paper we described the soliton behavior of gK-dV and BBM equations by analytical system especially using Tan-cot method and shown in graphically.
GUB JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, Vol 5(1), Dec 2018 P 31-36
Comparative study of ultrasonographic findings with the operative findings of biliary surgery
Authors: Ahmad Zubayer , Ali Mohammad , Jahan Kazi lsrat , Alam ABM Khurshid , Morshed G M 
Published: November 2020

Background: Biliary disease is one of the most common surgical problems encountered all over the world. Ultrasound is widely accepted for the diagnosis of biliary system disease. However, it is a highly operator dependent imaging modality and its diagnostic success is also influenced by the situation, such as non-fasting, obesity, intestinal gas. Objective: To compare the ultrasonographic findings with the peroperative findings in biliary surgery.
Methods: This prospective study was conducted in General Hospital, comilla between the periods of July 2006 to June 2008 among 300 patients with biliary diseases for which operative treatment is planned. Comparison between sonographic findings with operative findings was performed.
Results: Right hypochondriac pain and jaundice were two significant symptoms (93% and 15%). Right hypochondriac tenderness, jaundice and palpable gallbladder were most valuable physical findings (respectively, 40%, 15% and 5%). Out of 252 ultrasonically positive gallbladder, stone were confirmed in 249 cases preoperatively. Sensitivity of USG in diagnosis of gallstone disease was 100%. There was, however, 25% false positive rate detection. Specificity was, however, 75% in this case. USG could demonstrate stone in common bile duct in only 12 out of 30 cases. Sensitivity of the test in diagnosing common bile duct stone was 40%, false negative rate 60%. In the series, ultrasonography sensitivity was 100% in diagnosing stone in cystic duct. USG could detect with relatively good but less sensitivity the presence of chronic cholecystitis (92.3%) and worm inside gallbladder (50%).
Conclusion: Ultrasonography is the most important investigation in the diagnosis of biliary disease and a useful test for patients undergoing operative management for planning and anticipating technical difficulties.
Journal of Surgical Sciences (2018) Vol. 22 (1): 25-29
Evaluation of pre-operative clinical finding and per-operative assessment of carcinoma stomach in tertiary settings of Bangladesh
Authors: Nahar Mst Jesmen , Matubber Md Mahiuddin , Rahman Md Mahbubur , Rahman Md Mahbubur , Billah Syed Muhammad Baqul , Sayed MMA , Siddique Md Ibrahim , Alam AHM Towhidul 
Published: November 2020

Background: Carcinoma stomach, a major killer cancer all over the world, is still presenting late in developing countries due to delay in early diagnosis, lack of awareness, infrastructure etc.
Objectives: To establish the importance of preoperative evaluation on operability of carcinoma stomach.
Methods: Sixty clinically and histopathologically diagnosed ca stomach cases who underwent surgery in department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, and Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka in 2011 were assessed with clinical picture, investigations, preoperative evaluation and peroperative findings were recorded. Z test for proportion was used to assess clinical decision predictability with a p value of :s;0.05 as significant.
Results: Male (73.33%) predominant with 2.75:1 male:female ratio was observed. Mobility, fixity and abdominal lymphadenopathy were not well detected through clinical assessment (p=0.001) while ascites, metastasis and Shelf of Slummer were similar in both clinical and operative finding. The endoscopy of upper GIT finding gave a unique picture as the findings were almost same as were found during operation. USG detected a lesser proportion of the clinical condition compared to peroperative condition whereas CT performed better than the USG except for the lesion detection. Though Computed Tomography (CT) detected higher percentage of lesion, metastasis, ascites and lymph node involvement compared to ultrasonogram (USG), it was significantly higher only for lesion detection (p=0.002) and lymph node involvement (p=<0.001). In the similar manner USG assessment of lesion detection (p=<0.001) and lymph node involvement (p=0.003) was significantly low compared to operative finding. When we looked between CT and operative finding only lesion detection was significantly low (p=0.01) indicating CT to be most effective predictor of clinical picture for operative decision. Preoperative plan were mostly not in accordance with peroperative decision except for total gastrectomy.
Conclusion: The study indicates weakness in clinical detection and pre-operative plan compared to per-operative finding. Hence combination of clinical feature and investigation tools especially endoscopy of upper GIT combined with CT is recommended to predict a better operative decision.
Journal of Surgical Sciences (2018) Vol. 22 (1): 43-46