bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Solar homogeneous catalysis to the removal of organic matter from slaughterhouse effluents undergone to a prior biological process
Authors: Hurtado J. A. , Valdez L. F. , Escudero C. J. 
Published: October 2021

Abstract
This study shows the effectiveness of the wastewater treatment from a municipal slaughterhouse that has undergone a previous biological treatment applying a sequence of stages, reaching a 75% of elimination of the chemical oxygen demand (COD) using sedimentation in combination with coagulation–flocculation, using 0.5 g/L FeCl3 which is one of the best known inorganic coagulants. Then, the elimination of COD was around 98% adding the Fenton process in which 1,000 mg/L H2O2 and FeSO4 were used. In addition to the COD, other water quality parameters were measured to evaluate the level of purification of the test samples, such as solids of different types, pH, DOC and so on. With the above process, it can be noted that the Fenton process produced a slight improvement in the effluent quality by using a solar concentrator in the now-called photo-Fenton process, reaching around 99% of COD removal (0.36 g/L), 91% of total suspended solids (0.32 g/L) and 89% of dissolved organic carbon (0.20 g/L). These results were the best achieved within a proposed treatment train for this type of complex wastewater. Moreover, this last part of the process adds an improvement by the usage of renewable energy sources such as sunlight.
The Male Reproductive System and Endocrine Disruptors
Authors: Schiesaro Mauro Giovanni , Amato Anna Maria Letizia , Maneschi Chiara , Sciabica Vincenzo , Pigatto Erika , Sanna Marta 
Published: October 2021

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The male reproductive system is exposed to a great number of chemical substances which can interfere with the normal hormonal milieu and reproductive function; these are called endocrine disruptors (EDs). Despite a growing number of studies evaluating the negative effects of EDs, their production is continuously growing although some of them have been prohibited. The prevalence of poor semen quality, hypospadias, cryptorchidism, and testicular cancer has increased in the last dec-ades, and recently, it has been postulated that these could all be part of a unique syndrome called tes-ticular dysgenesis syndrome. This syndrome could be related to exposure to a number of EDs which cause imbalances in the hormonal milieu and oestrogenic over-exposure during the foetal stage. The same EDs can also impair spermatogenesis in offspring and have epigenetic effects. Although stud-ies on animal and in vitro models have raised concerns, data are conflicting. However, these studies must be considered as the basis for future research to promote male reproductive health.
Copper and Zinc Co-doped Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes Arrays on Controlling
Nitric Oxide Releasing and Regulating the Inflammatory Responses
for Cardiovascular Biomaterials
Authors: Yang Ping , Yin Benli , Luo Xiao , Gao Peng Yu , Jiao Zhi Sha , Piao Jun Ji , Zhao An Sha 
Published: October 2021

Background:
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes arrays have shown tremendous application
foreground due to their unique characters of structure and performance. However, the single
bio-function is still the limit on cardiovascular biomaterials.

Methods:
The loadability function provides the possibility for the TiO2 nanotubes arrays to realize
composite multifunction. The copper can catalyze the release of nitric oxide to promote the proliferation
of endothelium cells and improve the anticoagulant. Also, zinc can adjust the inflammatory responses
to improve anti-inflammation.

Results:
In this work, we co-doped the copper and zinc onto TiO2 nanotubes arrays to estimate the
hemocompatibility, cytocompatibility and responses of inflammation. The results showed that copper
and zinc could introduce better multi-biofunctions to the TiO2 nanotubes arrays for the application
in cardiovascular biomaterials.

Conclusion:
In summary, the NTs@Cu/Zn sample as a new composite material in this study had
significant biocompatibility in vascular implantation and can be used as a potential material for polymer-
free drug-eluting stents.
QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH GROWTH HORMONE DEFICIENCY: SIGNIFICANCE OF CLINICAL, PSYCHOEMOTIONAL AND SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS
Authors: Aryayev Mykola , Senkivska Liudmyla 
Published: October 2021

The work is devoted to assessing the quality of life (QоL) of children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) and determining the correlation between the QoL and clinical, psycho-emotional and socio-demographic factors. A prospective observational cohort study was carried out at the «Odessa Regional Children's Clinical Hospital» among 46 prepubertal children with GHD and 80 healthy children matched for sex and age. The QоL was determined using Peds QL4.0 questionnaires, which were completed by children and their parents. Total psycho-emotional problems, internalizing and externalizing problems were investigated using 2-factor model of the «Strengths and Difficulties Questionaire (SDQ)», which was completed by the child's parents. The indices of the Peds QL4.0 and SDQ scale were fixed at baseline (T0) and after 12 months (T12) therapy with recombinant human growth hormone (rHGH) at an average dose of 0.033 mg/kg/day. The difference between the observed means ± SD in two independent samples were assessed using t-tests and «p» values. The relationship between clinical, psychological, socio-demographic factors and QoL of children with GHD was assessed by the calculation of Spearman’s correlation coefficient (rs).It was found that GHD was the cause for the decrease in the QoLaccording to the «total score» of the Peds QL4.0 scale for children and acccording to the subscales «physical health», «psychosocial health», «emotional functioning», «social functioning», «school functioning». The overall assessment in the SDQ «total difficulties» score increased and the conceptualization of internalizing problems occurred in children with GHD. The 12-months rHGH therapy contributes to the improvement of QoL in children with GHD, the normalization of the psycho-emotional state and the decrease in SDQ «total difficulties» and in «internalizing problems» scores.
INFLUENCE OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS ON THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF PROSTHETIC STOMATITIS
Authors: Badalov Robert , Chernyavskaya Irina 
Published: October 2021

Purpose: to study the effect of type 2 diabetes mellitus on the state of the mucous membrane and tissues of the oral cavity to optimize the prevention and increase the effectiveness of dentition defects complex treatment in this contingent of patients. Materials and methods. We examined 112 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus aged 35 to 64 years, who were further divided into three groups. The state of the oral mucosa, morphological changes, local immunity, lysozyme were determined. The work used morphological, microscopic methods, enzyme immunoassay and spectrophotometry. To test the statistical significance of intergroup differences, the nonparametric Mann- Whitney test was used. Results. Oral use in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2, applications of 1% Clotrimazole cream and Echinacea Compositum S had a positive preventive and therapeutic effect, which was accompanied by an increase in capillary resistance, a decrease in the degree of migration of leukocytes, an increase in the functional activity of immune system cells and an increase in the level of regenerative processes. In patients with defects in the dentition against the background of type 2 diabetes mellitus, violations of the oral cavity local immunity were revealed, characterized by a significant increase in the S-IgA content and a decrease in lysozyme.Orthopedic treatment with partial removable denturesled to a significant decrease in the concentration of S-IgA and an increase in the bactericidal activity of saliva due to increased lysozyme synthesis. It was concluded that type 2 diabetes mellitus affects the state of the oral mucosa, which must be taken into account when providing orthopedic and dental treatment.
Factors Influencing the Intention of Actors in Hospitals to Use Indoor Positioning Systems: Reasoned Action Approach (Preprint)
Authors: Wichmann Johannes , Leyer Michael 
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND

Indoor positioning systems (IPS) have become increasingly important for several branches of the economy (eg, in shopping malls) but are relatively new to hospitals and underinvestigated in that context. This research analyzes the intention of actors within a hospital to use an IPS to address this gap.

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the intentions of hospital visitors and employees (as the main actors in a hospital) to use an IPS in a hospital.

METHODS

The reasoned action approach was used, according to which the behavior of an individual is caused by behavioral intentions that are affected by (1) a persuasion that represents the individual’s attitude toward the behavior, (2) perceived norms that describe the influence of other individuals, and (3) perceived norms that reflect the possibility of the individual influencing the behavior.

RESULTS

The survey responses of 323 hospital visitors and 304 hospital employees were examined separately using SmartPLS 3.3.3. Bootstrapping procedures with 5000 subsamples were used to test the models (one-tailed test with a significance level of .05). The results show that attitude (<i>β</i>=.536; <i>P</i>&lt;.001; <i>f²</i>=.381) and perceived norms (<i>β</i>=.236; <i>P</i>&lt;.001; <i>f²</i>=.087) are predictors of hospital visitors’ intention to use an IPS. In addition, attitude (<i>β</i>=.283; <i>P</i>&lt;.001; <i>f²</i>=.114), perceived norms (<i>β</i>=.301; <i>P</i>&lt;.001; <i>f²</i>=.126), and perceived behavioral control (<i>β</i>=.178; <i>P</i>=.005; <i>f²</i>=.062) are predictors of hospital employees’ intention to use an IPS.

CONCLUSIONS

This study has two major implications: (1) our extended reasoned action approach model, which takes into account spatial abilities and personal innovativeness, is appropriate for determining hospital visitors’ and employees’ intention to use an IPS; and (2) hospitals should invest in implementing IPS with a focus on (a) navigational services for hospital visitors and (b) asset tracking for hospital employees.
Development of Nanocapsules Containing Cytotoxic Agents- A Review
Authors: Priani Sani Ega , Setianty Tia Nur , Aryani Ratih , Fitrianingsih Sri Peni , Syafnir Livia 
Published: October 2021

Background: The incidence and mortality of cancer are rapidly growing worldwide. Modification on drug delivery systems based on nanotechnology was applied to improve the effectiveness and safety of treatment. Nanoencapsulation, a part of nanotechnology, was known can be involved in cytotoxic agents. Objective: This research was conducted to determine the type of polymers for nanoencapsulation of cytotoxic agents and analyze the effect of nanoencapsulation on the cytotoxic activity. Methods: The study was performed by systematic literature review using selected articles from reputable databases that meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: The results show that many cytotoxic agents have been developed in nanocapsules systems due to their low water solubility, chemical instability, and low bioavailability. The nanoencapsulation process was carried out using synthetic or natural polymers such as polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA), PEGylated PLGA, polycaprolactone (PCL), chitosan-sodium tripolyphosphate, chitosan-sodium alginate, heparin-poly(l-lysine), and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). Those polymers are widely used for nanoencapsulation related to their biocompatible, biodegradable, non-toxic, and providing the desired coating properties. The nanoencapsulation on cytotoxic agents significantly increases the in vitro cytotoxicity, marked by the decrease of IC50 value in the range 1.4-15.4 folds compared to pure drugs. The increase in cytotoxicity could be caused by particle size reduction, modification of particle surface properties, and enhancement of drug stability. Conclusion: It can be concluded that nanoencapsulation can be applied for cytotoxic agents to increase their activity using the appropriate coating polymer.
Implementation of Full Time Equivalent Method in Determining the Workload Analysis of Logistics Admin Employees of PT X in Jakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Wicaksono Satrio , Min Fadlillah Alnisa 
Published: October 2021

PT X is a company engaged in distribution and trading as its business activities. The logistics division, especially the logistics admin as a supply chain, certainly, has a big responsibility. In order to carry out this great responsibility, an appropriate number of workers is needed so that the work carried out can be executed properly. In this study, the main objective is to analyze the workload that exists in the current logistics admin employees and later from the results of the workload analysis, a human resource policy can be drawn concerning workloads setting.
The method used in this study was the Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) method where this method could show how much workload is proportional to each employee. As a result, the workload received by each logistics admin employee has a different workload from one employee to another. Of the three existing logistics admin employees, 2 were overloaded and one was inloaded. Human resource policies related to workload arrangements for PT X logistics admin employees can be said to have not been maximized due to differences in workloads for each employee even though each of them does the same job.
Assessment of Employees` Involvement influence on Performance of MTNOs in Kenya
Authors: Karemu Grace , Nyakora Musa , Thoronjo Erastus M. , Mandere Evans Nyamboga 
Published: October 2021

The objective of the study was to assess the extent of employees` involvement on performance of MTNOs in Kenya. Sub-variables used for the independent variable were: employees` autonomy, quality circles and employees` suggestion schemes. Performance of Mobile Telephone Operators in Kenya was assessed in terms of profit margins and market share. Mixed methodology was used in collecting and interpreting data. Primary data was gathered using self-guided semi-structured questionnaires and secondary data was obtained from published profit margins and percentages of market share obtained from the companies` reports. Study population was 6,167 which included all the employees in the Mobile Telephone Network Operators in Kenya and a total sample size of 361 employees was obtained but 258 questionnaires were filled and returned. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The study hypothesis was tested at 95% confidence interval and 0.05 α level of significance. Study null hypothesis (H0) stated that: Employees` involvement does not have a positive influence on performance of MTNOs in Kenya. Regression analysis model demonstrated that employees` involvement had a positive influence on organizations’ performance of MTNOs accounting for 48.3% of the performance (R squared = .483). The study concluded that there was a significant relationship between employees` involvement and organization`s performance therefore rejecting the null hypothesis H0 at β = .695 and P = .000.
Pengembangan Modul Laju Reaksi Berbasis Guided Discovery Learning untuk Kelas XI SMA atau MA
Authors: Harahap Abdul Rohim , Bayharti Bayharti 
Published: October 2021

The development and determination of module validity aims to examine the application of guided discovery learning model to the material reaction rate. The development was carried out using the plomp model with 3 stages, namely preliminary research, prototyping stage and assessment. The stages carried out are only up to the prototyping stage and formative evaluation until the expert review stage. Expert review is carried out through an assessment of 5 validators, namely 3 chemistry lectures and 2 chemistry teachers. Data were collected using a validity questionnaire which was then analysed the Aiken V formula. Based on the results, the resulting module has a valid category with a V value of 0,83 but its practicality has not been tested.
Identifying Factors Affecting of Cooperation Management between Charities and the Teaching Hospitals of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Authors: Nayeri Seyed Mahmud , Hessam Somayeh , Nasiripour Amir Ashkan , Jahangiri Katayoun 
Published: October 2021

Objectives: One of the most important issues in the provision of health services in every country is providing the necessary resources for presenting these services. Cooperation between charity organizations and public hospitals is especially important as it can increase charity participation, facilitate public participation in the treatment area and develop hospital units. This study aimed was to identify factors affecting cooperation Management and designing a model of cooperation management between charities and the university hospitals of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional and applied study was conducted in hospitals of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in 2019. The statistical population consisted of 411 people including managers, chiefs and deputies, contracting hospital experts and social workers, managers and lawyers of the university, trustees and managers and charity experts. The research sample consisted of 330 people who were selected through the stratified random sampling method. Data was collected using a researcher-made questionnaire. The SPSS 18 and AMOS software were used to analyze the data.
Results: The most effective contract pattern determinant had a path coefficient of 1.177, while the least effective current consumption expenditure determinant had a path coefficient of 0.530.
Conclusion: The following steps are ways in which costs related to an inpatient department are guaranteed to be covered by a charity during the term of the contract: defining the criteria for selecting a charity to operate in a hospital, choosing a cooperative method and a contract template, determining the share of capital and current costs, and selecting the department type in the contract.
Differences between determinants of men and women monthly wages across fourteen European Union states
Authors: Matuszewska-Janica Aleksandra , Witkowska Dorota 
Published: October 2021

Research background: There is a broad discussion in the literature on the situation of men and women in the labour market, especially about the differences in their remuneration. Due to the fact that females constitute a slightly different group of employees, certain factors have different impacts on the level of their remuneration in comparison to male employees. Hence, the question arises which factors cause these differences and how large the dissimilarities are.
Purpose of the article: The aim of the presented study is to diagnose and evaluate differences in the impact of designated determinants on the level of monthly wages of women and men in selected European Union member states. The novelty of our approach consists in both comparison of the intensity of influence examined factors to men?s and women?s earnings, and a global approach to the remuneration of male and female employees.
Methods: Due to the nature of the dependent variable (remuneration decile, which is a variable measured on an ordinal scale), the ordered logit model is applied in the analysis. The data comes from the Eurostat?s Labour Force Survey.
Findings & value added: Presented results indicate that many factors have significantly different intensity of impact on the level of men and women wages. However, significant differences between parameters estimated for both genders are visible for the group of family variables the most often, then for variables describing the condition of work, the human capital variables, and characteristics of the workplace. This paper adds to the empirical literature a new approach to measure the intensity of factors influencing men and women wages. In addition, our investigation is a cross-country analysis.
ANALISIS NILAI-NILAI TOLERANSI DALAM BUKU “SENANG BELAJAR AGAMA ISLAM DAN BUDI PEKERTI” DI KELAS IV DAN V SD DI KAB. KARANGANYAR
Authors: Martha Oktavia Rizky , Muharom Fauzi 
Published: October 2021

oleh Rizky Martha Oktavia
Prodi Pendidikan Agama Islam, Pascasarjana, IAIN Surakarta
rizkymarthaoktavia@gmail.com

Abstrak
Kesuksesan pendidikan toleransi melalui pendidikan agama Islam dapat ditopang oleh komponen bahan ajar, misalnya buku “Senang Belajar Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti” bagi Siswa Kelas IV dan V SD di Kab. Karanganyar. Permasalahannya, bagaimana analisis nilai-nilai toleransi dalam buku tersebut? Tujuan penelitian, yaitu menganalisis nilai-nilai toleransi dalam buku “Senang Belajar Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti” bagi Siswa Kelas IV dan V SD di Kab. Karanganyar. Dengan pendekatan kualitatif dan jenis penelitian pustaka, data penelitian berupa nilai-nilai toleransi diperoleh dari sumber data buku dikumpulkan dengan studi dokumentasi. Keabsahannya diperiksa dengan teknik (1) triangulasi, (2) pengecekan anggota, (3) meningkatkan ketekunan, dan (4) kecukupan bahan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis isi ditemukan nilai-nilai toleransi, yakni 31 nilai toleransi, misalnya (1) tidak menertawakan cara beribadah umat beragama lain, (2) tidak membicarakan kekurangan agama umat beragama lain, (3) tidak mencela aturan beribadah umat beragama lain. Saran kepada penulis buku Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) SD, yakni perlu penyebaran nilai toleransi pada setiap bab; guru PAI dan siswa kelas IV dan V SD perlu membaca, bahkan menelusuri nilai toleransi agar dapat diajarkan berkelanjutan; siswa kelas IV dan V SD perlu membaca dan menerapkan nilai toleransi dalam buku dengan berkonsultasi pada orang tua dan guru yang membinanya; kepala SD dapat menjadikan sebaran nilai-nilai toleransi sebagai panduan untuk memilih, menentukan, dan merancang kegiataan sosial kemasyarakatan di sekolah untuk melatih kepekaan siswa menjadi generasi yang toleran.
Kata-kata Kunci: nilai toleransi, budi pekerti, pendidikan
agama Islam
Analisis Faktor Kepatuhan Berobat Penderita Tuberculosis Paru di Bandung
Authors: Rahmi Upik 
Published: October 2021

ABSTRACT
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the public health problems that cannot be overcome. The problem is caused by several factors, one of which is the non-compliance of patients with treatment. In Indonesia, the incidence of TB cases is 842,000 per year and notification of TB cases is 569,899 cases, so there are still around 32% of the cases that have not been verified either unreached, undetected or not reported. From this incident rate the TB burden is calculated in each province and district / city, (Indonesia, 2019). Purpose: Identify factors related to adherence to the treatment of pulmonary TB patients in the working area of ​​Garuda Bandung Puskesmas. Method: This is an analytic case study with a case control design. The sample of this study was 43 pulmonary TB patients taken in total who failed and were removed from treatment in 2017. The research instrument used a questionnaire. Data analysis using chi square. Results: The most dominant factors affecting adherence to treatment among pulmonary TB patients were Gender P value (0.014) and occupational Pvalue (0.025) where p <0.05 while factors not related to medication adherence were age, knowledge, education, and family income, p> 0.05. Conclusion: Gender and occupation have a significant relationship to tuberculosis treatment adherence, while age, knowledge and family income have no significant relationship to tuberculosis patient adherence.
Keywords: Pulmonary tuberculosis, compliance, Medicine