bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
L-carnitine supplementation ameliorates insulin resistance in critically ill acute stroke patients
Authors: Nejati Malihe , Abbasi Saeed , Farsaei Shadi , Shafiee Fatemeh 
Published: November 2021

Background and purpose:
Insulin resistance (IR) can negatively affect clinical outcomes in acute ischemic stroke (IS) patients. Safe and cost-saving interventions are still needed to improve glycemic indices in this population. The primary objective was to evaluate L-carnitine (LC) effects in acute IS patients’ homeostatic model assessment of IR (HOMA-IR).

Experimental approach:
In this randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial, critically ill IS patients were allocated to receive daily oral L-carnitine (1.5 g) or a placebo for six days. Fasting serum levels of glucose, insulin, C-reactive protein, LC, and HOMA-IR were measured on days 1 and 7. Mechanical ventilation duration, ICU/hospital duration, illness severity score, sepsis, and death events were assessed.

Findings/Results:
Forty-eight patients were allocated to the research groups, 24 patients in each group, and all were included in the final analysis. LC administration showed a decrease in mean difference of HOMA-IR and insulin levels at day 7 compared to placebo, -0.94 ± 1.92 vs 0.87 ± 2.24 (P = 0.01) and -2.26 ± 6.81 vs 0.88 ± 4.95 (P = 0.03), respectively. However, LC administration did not result in significant improvement in clinical outcomes compared to placebo. The short duration of intervention and low sample size limited our results.

Conclusion and implication:
Supplementation of L-carnitine improved HOMA-IR index in acute IS patients admitted to the critical care unit. Supplementation of LC would be a potential option to help to control IR in critically ill acute IS patients.
Evaluation of the Point-of-Care Circulating Cathodic Antigen Assay for Monitoring Mass Drug Administration in a Schistosoma mansoni Control Program in Western Kenya
Authors: Straily Anne , Kavere Emmy A. , Wanja Dollycate , Wiegand Ryan E. , Montgomery Susan P. , Mwaki Alex , Eleveld Alie , Secor W. Evan , Odiere Maurice R. 
Published: November 2021

ABSTRACT.
The WHO guidelines for monitoring and evaluating Schistosoma mansoni control programs are based on the Kato-Katz (KK) fecal examination method; however, there are limitations to its use, particularly in low prevalence areas. The point-of-care urine circulating cathodic antigen (POC-CCA) assay has emerged as a useful tool for mapping schistosomiasis prevalence, but its use in monitoring and evaluating control programs has not been evaluated. Before POC-CCA can be used for these programs, it must be determined how previous guidance based on the KK method can be translated to the POC-CCA assay; furthermore, its performance in different endemicity settings must be evaluated. Urine and stool specimens were collected from students attending public primary schools in western Kenya before mass treatment with praziquantel at baseline (51 schools), year 1 (45 schools), year 2 (34 schools), and year 3 (20 schools). Prevalence and infection intensity were determined by the KK method and POC-CCA assay. Changes in prevalence and intensity were compared within the strata of schools grouped according to the baseline prevalence determined by the KK method (0–10%, > 10–20%, > 20%). The prevalence determined by the POC-CCA assay was higher than that determined by the KK method at all time points for all strata. The prevalence determined by the KK method decreased from baseline to 2 and 3 years, as did infection intensity (with one exception). A corresponding decrease was not always replicated by the POC-CCA assay results. The POC-CCA assay did not perform as expected, and the concordance of results of the two tests was poor. Furthermore, there are emerging concerns regarding the specificity of the POC-CCA assay. Therefore, it is impossible to translate historical data and programmatic guidelines based on the KK method results to the POC-CCA assay.
Embodying Charismatic Affect(If): the Example of Bruce Lee (Translation into Russian)
Authors: Brown David Hugh Kendall 
Published: November 2021

While the concept of charisma is widely used in the social sciences, its embodied nature is less thoroughly explored and theorised. This paper revisits the key embodied characteristics of Weber's sociology of charisma and re-interprets these using Shilling's (2005, 2013) umbrella notions of the body as a source and location of and means for society as a way of analysing the idea of the charismatic body as a force for social change. It then draws on a range of embodied concepts to illuminate how charisma is significant channel of infra and inter-corporeal affective interaction between “leaders” and their followers. In particular, Freund's (2009) social synaesthesia and bio-agency, Massumi's (2002) perspective of affect and the moving body, Thrift's (2010) charismatic celebrity, allure and glamour, Mellor and Shilling's (1997) sensual solidarities, and Seyfert's (2012) conception of affectif. To develop and illustrate this perspective of the charismatically affective body in action, the life of film star and martial artist Bruce Lee (1940–1973) is utilised.
Optimalisasi Badan Penasehatan Pembinaan dan Pelestarian Perkawinan (BP4) Dalam Mewujudkan Keluarga Sakinah pada Masa Pandemi Covid 19 di KUA Kecamatan Bojong Gede Bogor
Authors: Hartiani Mitha , Sobari  Ahmad , Arief Suyud 
Published: November 2021

This study aims to find out how the role and function of BP4 in Bojong Gede District in optimizing performance as a marriage preservation institution, as well as to find out what strategies were carried out by BP4 in Bojong Gede district during the covid 19 pandemic in realizing the Sakinah family and to find out what are the inhibiting factors and support faced by BP4 in carrying out its duties and functions as a marriage preservation agency during the Covid 19 Pandemic. The method used in this research is quantitative. Data collection techniques were carried out using interviews, observation or documentation. The results of the study show 1. The roles and functions of BP4 in the KUA of Bojong Gede District are: a. Provide coaching to the bride and groom. b. Opening consultations regarding munakahat and family law. 2. BP4's strategy in realizing a sakinah family during the covid 19 pandemic is to provide guidance and direction for prospective brides to create a sakinah family, conduct material maturation independently, by providing direction and guidance related to 3i subject matter, namely Faith, Science and Sincere, as well as material about 8 family functions. 3. The factors that hinder BP4 in carrying out its duties are: a. Lack of public knowledge of the function of BP4 and lack of information received by the community. b. The composition of the BP4 management is not yet well organized. The factors that support BP4 in carrying out its duties and functions are: a. BP4 is available at the Bojong Gede District Religious Affairs Office. b. Availability of counselor services for married couples who are experiencing problems in domestic life.
Keywords: BP4 BojongGede District, KUA BojongGede District.
ANÁLISE DO PERFIL DE PACIENTES COM DIAGNÓSTICO DE FIBROMIALGIA ATENDIDOS NO SETOR DE FISIOTERAPIA DO MUNICÍPIO DE MONTANHA-ES
Authors: Santos Alves Jaine , Brandão Amorim Patricia , Gabrielle da Silva Santos Amanda , Vicente Lopes Letícia , Gomes Caldeira Mylena 
Published: November 2021

Fibromialgia é uma síndrome que afeta homens e mulheres, entretanto, é mais comum em mulheres. Independentemente do gênero, esta doença causa dores, alterações no sono, fadiga, dentre outros sintomas. Neste sentido, o presente artigo teve como objetivo analisar o perfil de pacientes com diagnóstico de fibromialgia atendidos no setor de Fisioterapia do município de Montanha - ES. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, exploratória de cunho quantitativo realizada no município de Montanha (ES) com pacientes diagnosticados e em tratamento fisioterapêutico para fibromialgia. Além disto, utilizou-se artigos bibliográficos publicados na Base de Dados Scielo e em revistas científicas da área da saúde nos últimos cinco anos. De acordo com os resultados, houve a prevalência em mulheres com idade de 29 a 39 anos, apresentando grande impacto no aspecto psicológico, fraqueza, dor, fadiga, irritação, cansaço, desregulação do sono e o uso de medicamentos antidepressivos. Mostrou-se que a fibromialgia tem grande impacto na qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Observou-se que os fisioterapeutas, através de técnicas específicas, podem ajudar a aliviar a dor, melhorando a mecânica do corpo, prevenindo e diminuindo a fadiga e ajudando a melhorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes com fibromialgia.
INVESTIGATING BANK MARKET CONCENTRATION IN THE SOUTHERN REGION OF THE UNITED STATES: IMPLICATIONS FOR BANKING STRUCTURE
Authors: Essayyad Musa , Mishra Banamber , Al-Titi Omar , Karki Prakriti 
Published: November 2021

The objective of this paper is to determine whether commercial banks in the Southern Region of the United States are highly concentrated and hence less competitive in offering favorable lending terms to borrowers and subsequently hindering economic development in their region. The paper employs concentration measures to estimate the concentration degrees of commercial banks in the Southern Region of the United States in 2019. Data for deposits and loans plus leases of banks in 12 states in the South were collected for the year 2019 from the following sources: http://www.ofi.state.la.us/ and http://www.ibanknet.com/. Empirical results show that only commercial bank markets in Kentucky and Florida have perfect competition. The commercial banks in other ten states are either uncompetitive or less competitive, thereby creating adverse economic development environments for prospective corporate and individual borrowers in those states, and consequently impairing the profitability, stability and risk structure of the banking industry in most states covered in the Southern Region. The paper provides a value- added literature contribution to US banking market structure. The next step would be up to state and federal bank regulatory bodies to address the issue in those less competitive states and their potential on economic development in that region.
The usefulness of nailfold capillaroscopy in “scleroderma-spectrum” disorders
Authors: Wielosz Ewa 
Published: November 2021

Nailfold capillaroscopy is a non-invasive method for visualising the nailfold capillaries under a stereomicroscope or videocapillaroscope. The examination is used for differential diagnosis of Raynaud`s phenomenon and microcirculation disorders in secondary Raynaud’s phenomenon associated with systemic connective tissue diseases [1]. <br />
Capillaroscopy is particularly important for early diagnosis of systemic sclerosis (SSc) for assessing the disease activity and the extent of internal organ involvement as well as for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the therapy applied. In SSc, the capillaroscopic examination shows characteristic microcirculation disturbance called microangiopathy typical of SSc “scleroderma pattern”. The term microangiopathy includes the following pathological changes: dilated capillary loops leading to formation of megacapillaries, decreased numbers of vessels, the areas of avascularisation, and the presence of ramified loops and microhaemorrhages [2].
Underdiagnosis of cardiopulmonary involvement in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
Authors: Opinc Aleksandra , Brzezińska Olga , Makowska Joanna 
Published: November 2021

IntroductionIn the course of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies internal organs, including heart and lungs, can be involved. Cardiopulmonary complications significantly alter the course of the disease, leading to poorer prognosis. A lack of clear guidelines on the assessment of internal organ involvement in the course of myositis increases the risk of underdiagnosis. The aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence of clinical symptoms indicative of cardiovascular and pulmonary involvement in patients with myositis, and the impact of these ailments on daily living.Material and methodsA self-designed online survey was distributed via online support groups and community forums for patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. The questionnaire contained inquiries about demographical data, clinical symptoms, including symptoms indicative of cardiopulmonary involvement, as well as the standardised Health Assessment Questionnaire. Respondents were divided according to concomitant diseases into a subgroup diagnosed with cardiopulmonary diseases and a subgroup without such comorbidities. The prevalence of cardiopulmonary symptoms was compared between the subgroups. The impact of cardiopulmonary symptoms on the degree of disability and daily functioning was assessed.ResultsIn total, 370 patients were included in the study group. The most commonly symptoms included dyspnoea during exercise, palpitations and ankle oedema during daily activities. Cardiopulmonary symptoms were frequent in respondents diagnosed with cardiopulmonary diseases and in patients declaring no comorbidities of the heart and lungs. Intensity of chest pain, tolerance of physical activity, and fatigue were comparable in both of the study subgroups. The degree of disability was higher in respondents with concomitant cardiovascular and/or pulmonary comorbidities, but only dry cough and ankle oedema impacted the results.ConclusionsClinical symptoms indicative of heart and lung involvement occur frequently in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies; however, cardiopulmonary complications seem to be relatively rarely detected. Active screening for cardiopulmonary involvement is recommended.
The Relationship between Mentoring Functions and Employee Performance: Mediating Effects of Protégé Relational Self-Efficacy
Authors: Malik Muhammad Shoukat , Nawaz Muhammad Kashif 
Published: November 2021

Organizational scholars concurred that positive workplace relationships with others can helps employee to gain from these relationships but, they lack insights into how or why this occurs. Moreover, the relationship dynamics focus on what the relationships provide without considering the how these relationships initiated, builds and maintains. To line of this, the current study aims to find the impact of mentoring functions (career, psychosocial, role modeling) and employee performance (career success, organization citizenship behavior, and job performance) via mediating effect of relational self-efficacy. For this purpose, the data were gathered from 310 branch banking employees of Pakistani conventional banks. PLS-SEM was used for data analysis. The results indicate that there is direct relationship between mentoring functions and employee’s performance. Moreover, the finding also shows that employee relational self-efficacy mediates the relationship between mentoring functions and employee performance. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed along with suggestions for future research.
Strategi Jitu Kepala Sekolah Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Guru Di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 (Studi Kasus Di Ra Amal Shaleh Dusun Kombongan Pondokrejo Tempurejo Jember)
Authors: Hanisy Asmad , Anshoriyah Sofiayatul 
Published: November 2021

This research was conducted at RA Amal Shaleh Dusun Kombongan Pondokrejo Village Tempurejo Jember Subdistrict. As for the purpose of the research as follows: 1) How the principal's accurate strategy in improving teacher performance in aspects of teaching plans and materials in the covid-19 pandemic? How is the principal's efforts in improving teacher performance in the classroom procedure aspect? 3) What is the School's telling strategy in improving teacher performance in interpersonal aspects of skills in the covid-19 pandemic?
This research method is qualitative. The type of research used in this study is a case study. The data collection techniques used are interviews, observations, and documentation. The data analysis used in this study is miles and huberman data analysis.
The results of the research in this thesis are: 1) The Principal's accurate strategy in improving Teacher Performance in the aspect of teaching plans and materials at RA Amal Shaleh using a transformational approach. Steps taken, among others. Motivation, Creation Opportunities, Provide understanding, Plan learning tools, Monitor and accompany, Help structure learning tools. The Principal's telling strategy in improving Teacher Performance in the classroom procedure aspect at RA Amal Shaleh by using the system approach. The steps taken are: Strive for class management, schedule preparation, conducting meetings with student guardians, early-core-closing activities, supervision of the principal. The Principal's telling strategy in improving Teacher Performance in interpersonal aspects of skills at RA Amal Shaleh by using a psychological approach. The strategies are: Instructional Communication, Openness, Working with teams, Carying, Criticizing and solving problems well, Creadible.
Keywords: Surefire Strategy; Principal; RA Amal Shaleh.
Modulación sensorial y dificultad de aprendizaje en niños escolares con epilepsia
Authors: Izquierdo Bello Álvaro Hernando , Ramírez Bayona Daniela 
Published: November 2021

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar y caracterizar la relación entre las alteraciones de la modulación sensorial y las dificultades en el aprendizaje de los niños con epilepsia entre los 7 y 10 años y cómo esta relación determina su pronóstico escolar. Para ello se usaron diversos métodos: se evaluaron 88 niños distribuidos en dos grupos: casos (epilepsia controlada y no controlada, n = 34) y controles (n = 54), empleando el perfil sensorial de Winnie Dunn, el suplemento del perfil sensorial y la evaluación cognitiva dinámica de terapia ocupacional para niños (DOTCA-ch) como parte de un diseño no experimental, transversal y correlacional. Los resultados encontrados fueron que el 92,05 % (81/88) de los niños evaluados reportaron alteraciones en la modulación sensorial. Los niños con epilepsia no controlada reportaron respuestas comportamentales asociadas con el pobre registro, mientras que aquellos con epilepsia controlada reportaron respuestas asociadas al evitador sensorial. Las dificultades en el aprendizaje más sobresalientes fueron observadas en la praxias y la memoria inmediata. Se encontraron relaciones significativas entre los patrones de modulación sensorial y las dificultades en el aprendizaje en el grupo de epilepsia no controlada. De todo ello se pudo concluir que el pronóstico escolar de los niños con epilepsia puede mejorar al evaluar el potencial de aprendizaje, determinando el grado de apoyo que requieran los niños que presentan esta condición, y ofreciendo estrategias de autorregulación sensorial de acuerdo a su perfil.
Semillas de palabras cosecharán flores de con-s-ciencia. Entrevista a la Secretaría de Educación de Bogotá: Dra. Edna Bonilla Sebá
Authors: Orjuela Tacha Helena , Ferrer-Corredor Enrique 
Published: November 2021

Desde Grecia, a lo largo de la historia, el cultivo de la sabiduría ha sido un amuleto en las pretensiones de la humanidad de construir un tejido social cada vez más justo y eficiente. La modernidad tardía (Habermas), o proyecto moderno inconcluso, se ha fundado en procesos de objetivación del mundo compartido a través de diálogos razonables camino de la transformación de la naturaleza y de las relaciones entre los seres humanos, apoyados en lenguajes formales cada vez más sofisticados, para reconstruir cada día las opciones de bienestar de todos. En ese proceso nos debatimos entre los algoritmos de las ciencias para beneficiarnos de la experiencia tatuada en teorías y las acciones concretas de cada pueblo, de cada ser, en el modo de hacer suyo este legado de universales sin absolutos. Lamentablemente, en ese largo camino de este proceso complejo de construir el pan diario hemos caído en excesos de avaricia material y espiritual, no solo hemos devorado el planeta sin conciencia del daño para las generaciones futuras, sino que también nos hemos devorado unos a otros, sin conciencia de que, finalmente, el ser es una construcción simbólica, de que lo que nos hace diferentes a una manada de animales mamíferos en medio de la selva es justamente el lenguaje.
Implementasi Sistem Proteksi Dan Keamanan Pada Robot Tempur CIA Versi N2MR3 Berbasis Raspberry Pi 4.0
Authors: Rifanti Roro Andi , Yulisusianto Gatut , Setiawan Riyant Budi 
Published: November 2021

Maraknya tindakan kejahatan pada kondisi perkembangan dunia IT yang pesat merupakan suatu dampak negatif yang berisiko. Kejahatan yang dilakukan oleh pihak lain (musuh) ataupun karena kelalaian maka dibutuhkannya system software security dan physical security. Perkembangan teknologi robotik dapat dijadikan alternatif dalam dunia militer untuk menggantikan peran manusia dimana dapat memperkecil kerugian personel. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan Robot Tempur CIA Versi N2MR3 yang bergerak secara semiautonomous dengan dilengkapi sistem proteksi serta sistem keamanan berlapis yang mampu mengidentifikasi, menghindari, dan menghentikan bentuk ancaman eksternal maupun internal. Pada sistem proteksi Robot tempur CIA Versi N2MR3 menggunakan metode mendeteksi kemiringan dan halangan yang ada di depan robot serta sistem keamanan yang berlapis menggunakan Fingerprint dan RFID. Sistem Proteksi Dan Keamanan Pada Robot Tempur CIA Versi N2MR3 Berbasis Raspberry Pi 4.0 dapat di jelaskan bahwa setelah pembacaan kartu RFID dikenali maka akan melalui sistem keamanan yang berlapis dimana adanya proses pembacaan sidik jari yang dikenal sehingga dapat mengaktifkan sistem robot tempur CIA Versi N2MR3. Bilamana pembacaan data tidak terdeteksi dengan yang diinputkan maka pengaktifan robot tidak akan berhasil dan akan otomatis mengaktifkan alarm. Pada medan tempur penggunaan robot perlu adanya sensor ultrasonic untuk mendeteksi adanya halangan berupa benda atau lubang didepan robot tempur dan pembacaan sensor gyroscope pada medan yang memiliki tingkat kemiringan tertentu yang dapat mebahayakan robot tempur. Pada prosedur keamanan dimana penerapan sistem pengamanan berlapis akan relatif lebih aman dan dapat mengendalikan sistem keamanan dari jarak jauh menggunakan pengiriman data melalui Telegram.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM KENDALI PADA ROBOT TEMPUR CIA VERSI N2MR3 MENGGUNAKAN REMOTE CONTROL BERBASIS RASPBERRY PI 4.0
Authors: Setiabudi Resi Vega Dwi , Minggu Desyderius , Yoda Vincentius Arga Yoda 
Published: November 2021

Pada era perkembangan teknologi di masa depan, teknologi sangat berkembang pesat khususnya pada bidang robotika dan persenjataan alutsista. Robot mempunyai peran penting pada era masa kini karena sangat membantu segala aktivitas yang dilakukan oleh manusia. Umumnya robot bergerak dengan dikendalikan remote control yang jaraknya terjangkau, dan sekarang ini dengan adanya kendali menggunakan Internet of Things (IoT) robot dapat dikendalikan melalui jarak jauh asalkan terjangkau oleh jaringan internet pada daerah tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode mixing yang terdiri dari kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Pada penelitian ini, robot tempur CIA versi N2MR3 dibuat sedemikian rupa sehingga dapat bergerak ke segala arah. Robot tempur CIA versi N2MR3 dilengkapi dengan kamera sebagai mata pada robot tempur tersebut, serta dilengkapi dengan senjata yang dapat dikendalikan oleh operator untuk membantu tugas prajurit TNI dalam melaksanakan pengintaian maupun penyerangan. Robot tempur CIA versi N2MR3 dilengkapi juga dengan fungsi OMSP (Operasi Militer Selain Perang) yaitu penyemprot disinfektan dan mesin pemotong rumput dan pergerakan robot tempur dapat di monitor menggunakan GCS (Ground Control System) yang saling terkoneksi, kemudian data-data pengontrolan tersebut dikirimkan ke raspberry pi melalui komunikasi serial.