bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Readmission after endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery: analysis of 584 consecutive cases
Authors: Younus Iyan , Gerges Mina M. , Dobri Georgiana A. , Ramakrishna Rohan , Schwartz Theodore H. 
Published: September 2019

OBJECTIVEHospital readmission is a key component in value-based healthcare models but there are limited data about the 30-day readmission rate after endonasal endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery (EETS) for pituitary adenoma. The objective of this study was to determine the incidence and identify factors associated with 30-day readmission after EETS for pituitary adenoma.METHODSThe authors analyzed a prospectively acquired database of patients who underwent EETS for pituitary adenoma from 2005 to 2018 at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine. Clinical, socioeconomic, and radiographic data were reviewed for cases of unplanned readmission within 30 days of surgery and, as a control group, for all other patients in the series who were not readmitted. Statistical significance was determined with an alpha < 0.05 using Pearson’s chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests for categorical variables and the independent-samples t-test for continuous variables.RESULTSOf 584 patients undergoing EETS for pituitary adenoma, 27 (4.6%) had unplanned readmission within 30 days. Most readmissions occurred within the first week after surgery, with a mean time to readmission of 6.6 ± 3.9 days. The majority of readmissions (59%) were for hyponatremia. These patients had a mean sodium level of 120.6 ± 4.6 mEq/L at presentation. Other causes of readmission were epistaxis (11%), spinal headache (11%), sellar hematoma (7.4%), CSF leak (3.7%), nonspecific headache (3.7%), and pulmonary embolism (3.7%). The postoperative length of stay was significantly shorter for patients who were readmitted than for the controls (2.7 ± 1.0 days vs 3.9 ± 3.2 days; p < 0.05). Patients readmitted for hyponatremia had an initial length of stay of 2.6 ± 0.9 days, the shortest of any cause for readmission. The mean BMI was significantly lower for readmitted patients than for the controls (26.4 ± 3.9 kg/m2 vs 29.3 ± 6.1 kg/m2; p < 0.05).CONCLUSIONSReadmission after EETS for pituitary adenoma is a relatively rare phenomenon, with delayed hyponatremia being the primary cause. The study results demonstrate that shorter postoperative length of stay and lower BMI were associated with 30-day readmission.
Natural history of the aging spine: a cross-sectional analysis of spinopelvic parameters in the asymptomatic population
Authors: Attiah Mark , Gaonkar Bilwaj , Alkhalid Yasmine , Villaroman Diane , Medina Rogelio , Ahn Christine , Niu Tianyi , Beckett Joel , Ames Christopher , Macyszyn Luke 
Published: September 2019

OBJECTIVEThere have been numerous studies demonstrating increased pain and disability when patients’ spinopelvic parameters fall outside of certain accepted ranges. However, these values were established based on patients suffering from spinal deformities. It remains unknown how these parameters change over a lifetime in asymptomatic individuals. The goal of this study was to define a range of spinopelvic parameters from asymptomatic individuals.METHODSSagittal scoliosis radiographs of 210 asymptomatic patients were evaluated. All measurements were reviewed by 2 trained observers, supervised by a trained clinician. The following parameters and relationships were measured or calculated: cervical lordosis (CL), thoracic kyphosis (TK), lumbar lordosis (LL), pelvic incidence (PI), sagittal vertical axis (SVA), cervical SVA (cSVA), and T1 slope, TK/LL, truncal inclination, pelvic tilt (PT), LL−PI, LL/PI, and T1 slope/PI. Patients were stratified by decade of life, and regression analysis was performed to delineate the relationship between each consecutive age group and the aforementioned parameters.RESULTSCervical lordosis (R2 = 0.61), thoracic kyphosis (R2 = 0.84), SVA (R2 = 0.88), cSVA (R2 = 0.51), and T1 slope (R2 = 0.77) all increase with age. Truncal inclination (R2 = 0.36) and T1 slope/CL remain stable over all decades (R2 = 0.01). LL starts greater than PI, but in the 6th decade of life, LL becomes equal to PI and in the 7th decade becomes smaller than PI (R2 = 0.96). The ratio of TK/LL is stable until the 7th decade of life (R2 = 0.81), whereas PT is stable until the 6th decade (R2 = 0.92).CONCLUSIONSThis study further refines the generally accepted LL = PI + 10° by showing that patients under the age of 50 years should have more LL compared to PI, whereas after the 5th decade the relationship is reversed. SVA was not as sensitive across age groups, exhibiting a marked increase only in the 7th decade of life. Given the reliable increase of CL with age, and the stability of T1 slope/CL, this represents another important relationship that should be maintained when performing cervical deformity/fusion surgery. This study has important implications for evaluating adult patients with spinal deformities and for establishing corrective surgical goals.
MicroRNAs are a key factor in the globalization of tumor-host relationships
Authors: Chekhun V.F. 
Published: October 2019

Summary. A new round of molecular oncology development in the post-genomic era significantly changes the conventional understanding of the nature and origin of the malignant process. Increasingly, fundamental phenomena are emerging that change the “canonical” views of the dominant role of gene mutations that contribute to the uncontrolled proliferation and emergence of heterogeneous malignant cells. Recent numerous studies have shown that significant variability in the initiation, proliferation and control of the apoptotic program of tumor cells is due to numerous epigenetic processes, including the level of expression of microRNAs (miRNAs). This paper reviews the literature data and presents the results of own research in which miRNAs have been found to form a molecular phenotype for malignancy. Their role as a “conductor” of the functioning of a genetic-epigenetic orchestra that coordinates various aspects of malignancy has been suggested. MiRNAs have been shown to be an active participant in balancing mechanisms in the development of controversial processes in breast cancer cell lines of varying degrees of malignancy. The analysis of the literature data and the own studies of the expression profile of only a few miRNAs suggests that scientists and clinicians have received a new marker and a target that simultaneously plays the role of an active insider in both the oncogene-oncosuppressor relationship and in the globalization of this process at the tumor-host level. Further investigation of the “alarm” marker in this network will allow to reconsider the molecular genetic classification of neoplastic disease, which will provide the development of a new strategy for cancer therapy.
PROBLEMATIKA PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DI SEKOLAH DAN PERGURUAN TINGGI UMUM
Authors: Said Akhmad 
Published: October 2019

The current moral decline of this nation, more or less was the impact of low achievement in moral education. To point out, there have been endless white collar criminals and corruptions, illegal logging, violence and anarchy, inter students’ gang fight, and the castration of humanity. The failure of such moral education often be addresed as the failure of Religion Education particularly Islam, since Elementary until Higher Education/University.The failure of education in Islamic Religion supposed to be related to a set of problems. Among these problems are curricula, teacher/educator, method and the dychotomic view between religious education and scientific one that it should be taught integrally. This writing will try to analize the mentioned problems and it possible solution.
Faaliyet Kaldıraç Derecesinin Satış Gelirleri Üzerindeki Etkisi: Havayolu Şirketlerinde Bir Uygulama
Authors: DAYI Faruk 
Published: September 2019

Sivil havacılık sektörü, hızla büyüyen dinamik bir sektördür. Yolcu sayısındaki artış, yeni uçuş noktaları ve düşük fiyatlı uçak biletleri sektörün büyümesinde etkili olmaktadır. Ancak sivil havacılık sektörü yüksek bütçeli yatırımlar gerektirmektedir. Personel ve yakıt maliyetlerinin yüksek oluşu sektördeki rekabet düzeyini düşürmektedir. Havayolu şirketleri uçuş başına sabit maliyetleri karşıladıktan sonraki satılan her bilet, şirketin marjinal kârını artırmaktadır. Bu nedenle yüksek tutarlarda sabit maliyet ile faaliyet gösteren havayolu şirketlerinin faaliyet kaldıracı ile satış gelirleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesinin literatüre katkı sağlaması beklenmektedir. Çalışmanın uygulamasında satış geliri, faaliyet kaldıraç derecesi, finansal kiralama giderleri, aktif kârlılık oranı ve özsermaye kârlılık oranı değişkenlerinden oluşan bir model geliştirilmiştir. Dünyanın her kıtasından en az bir şirket olmak üzere 20 havayolu şirketinin verileri kullanılmıştır. Veri seti 2010-2016 dönemini kapsamaktadır. Panel veri yöntemiyle analiz yapılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre faaliyet kaldıraç derecesi ile satış gelirleri arasında pozitif yönde bir korelasyon tespit edilmiştir. Uçaktaki yolcu sayısı arttıkça, kaldıraç etkisiyle daha fazla satış geliri elde edilmektedir. Doluluk oranının artması şirketlerin performansını da olumlu yönde etkilemiştir. Finansal kiralama giderleri ile satış gelirleri arasında pozitif yönlü bir ilişki vardır. Satış gelirleri ile aktif kârlılık oranı arasında da pozitif yönlü bir ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Analizde Özsermaye kârlılık oranı anlamsız çıkmıştır. Uygulama kapsamındaki havayolu şirketlerinin negatif Özkaynaklara sahip olmasının oranın anlamsız çıkmasını etkileyebileceği düşünülmektedir.
Security Understanding of a New Dimension in the Globalization Process and Environmental Effects
Authors: KAYPAK Şafak , YILMAZ Vedat 
Published: September 2019

The purpose of this study, to examine the
process of transformation began to occur in environmentally safe in the process
of globalization and is accordingly subject to environmental dimension of security
conception. Starting point of the
investigation is the globalization, increase in population and technological developments
in the 21st century meanwhile the environment to be unsafe.
Depending on the process of rapid change in the world of today's living
conditions and needs are changing rapidly and new problems arise. One of the
most striking places of change is international areas where security is being
felt more It is understood that in parallel to globalization, security is also globalized,
and the country's boundaries are exceeded. The increasing problems of living
environment in expanding the scope of security, the need for environmental
security have emerged. In study, the perspectives that will serve the security
in the process of mutual interaction between security and environment and the
ways of reflecting to the environment are examined. Environmental values
​​and the idea that man has an integrated structure that cannot be separated
from each other will bring about being safe. In this context, the study
consists of five chapters. In the first part, globalization; In the second
part, security concepts will be introduced. In the third chapter, changing
security understanding will be explained. In the fourth chapter, environmental
security, which constitutes a new dimension in the process of globalization
will be mentioned. The final section includes results and evaluation.
DESAIN DAN UJI EKSPERIMENTAL EVAPORATOR PADA ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE
Authors: Sobar Ade , Gaos Yogi Sirodz , Alkindi Hablinur 
Published: October 2019

<p>Penelitian desain dan uji eksperimental evaporator pada organic rankine cycle telah dilakukan. Metode uji dilakukan berdasarkan pada perpindahan panas yang terjadi pada evaporator sistem ORC. Material tube yang digunakan adalah SA 304 dengan diameter luar tube 10mm, diameter dalam tube 7,11mm, panjang tube 1000 mm, jumlah tube 158 dengan susunan tube segi tiga, pitch tube 13 mm, dan diameter shell 200 mm, jumlah baffle 4. Dari hasil perhitungan yang dilakukan diperoleh perpindahan panas hasil pengujian sebesar 1,07 kW sedangkan perpindahan panas hasil desain sebesar 5,05 kW atau baru tercapai 21,19% perpindahan dari desain. </p>
ANALISA INPUT NOZZLE SILINDER AIR ENGINE MENGGUNAKAN SIMULASI CFD BERDASARKAN VARIASI TEKANAN
Authors: Turmudi Turmudi , Sumadi Sumadi , Sutoyo Edi 
Published: October 2019

<p>Silinder udara<em> (</em><em>Air cylinder</em><em>)</em> adalah salah satu komponen utama pada sistem pneumatik, dimana tenaga udara bertekanan digunakan untuk mengadakan pergerakan linier atau rotasi. <em>Nozzle</em> <em>input</em> merupakan bagian yang terpenting dari <em>air cylinder</em>. Untuk memperoleh <em>nozzle</em> yang optimum maka perlu adanya penelitian. Dalam penelitian ini, <em>air cylinder</em> pada sistem pneumatik menggunakan <em>engine</em> motor 2 tak dari “Yamaha Force One”. Busi yang semula berfungsi untuk memercikkan bunga api di dalam ruang bakar diganti dengan <em>nozzle</em>. <em>Nozzle</em> yang digunakan adalah berbentuk convergent-divergent <em>nozzle</em> (C-D <em>Nozzel</em>). <em>Nozzle</em> <em>convergent-divergent</em> ini terbuat dari bahan material baja SKD 11/AISI tipe A2 <em>tool steel</em>, dengan panjang <em>nozzle</em> 62 mm yang terdiri dari 3 bagian utama yakni bagian <em>inlet</em>, <em>throatle</em>, dan <em>outlet</em>. Pada bagian <em>inlet</em> dengan panjang 22 mm, bagian <em>throatle</em> dengan panjang 20 mm dan bagian <em>outlet</em> dengan panjang 20 mm serta diameter dari masing-masing bagian tersebut adalah diameter <em>inlet </em>10 mm, diameter <em>throatle</em> 6 mm dan diameter <em>outlet</em> 12 mm. Hasil perhitungan secara teoritis dan simulasi CFD (<em>Computational Fluid Dynamic</em>) dengan variasi tekanan <em>inlet </em>dan variasi diameter <em>outlet</em>, maka dapat diperoleh hasil bahwa bentuk <em>nozzle convergent-divergent</em> dengan diameter <em>outlet</em> 12 mm merupakan bentuk <em> nozzle</em> paling optimum berdasarkan gaya dorong pada keluaran <em>nozzle</em>.</p>
Effect of Shrimp Processing Waste Feed on the Growth Performance of Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) in Aquarium and Pond Condition
Authors: Shikha FH , Hossain MI , Sharma AD 
Published: October 2019

The study was conducted to assess the effect of formulated feed on the growth performance of prawn both in aquarium and pond system during 25 September to 25 December 2013. The feeds/diets were, diet 1 (formulated feed), diet 2 (commercial feed), diet 3 (custard cake) and diet 4 (shuji-ata ball). Protein percent of the feeds were 34.51% in Diet-1, 32.67% in Diet-2, 25.41% in Diet-3 and 21.43% in Diet 4. Four experimental diets were assigned to four treatments viz. T1, T2, T3 and T4 both in aquarium and pond. The water quality parameters were monitored 15 days interval and the ranges were: temperature 26°C to 29.8°C (aquarium system) and 24.5°C to 29.9°C (pond system) ; pH 7.07 to 8.09 (aquarium system) and 7.87 to 8.45 (pond system); DO 7.07 to 8.09 (aquarium system) and 5.08 to 5.86 mg/L (pond system). The result of the present study showed that Prawn feed Diet 1 and Diet 2 resulted highest weight gain 2.42 and 2.39 g (aquarium system) and 3.63 and 3.5g (pond system), respectively. Based on the result of present study, it could be suggested that shrimp waste can be replaced in the diets of prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) along with other ingredients.
J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 11(1-2): 59-71 2018
Comparative Study on Farm Materials and Quality Parameters of Pangus (Pangasianodon hypophthalamus) of Different Farms in Trishal Area
Authors: Hossain MI , Shikha FH , Chakrabarty T 
Published: October 2019

The present study was conducted to carry out a comparative study on farm materials (water, soil, feed) and the quality parameters of pangus (Pangasianodon hypophthalamus) of five different farms in Trishal area under Mymensingh district. The study was carried out during May-June, 2016. Most of the pangus farmers used homemade or farm made supplementary feeds for pangus culture The percent moisture, protein, lipid and ash content in fresh fish ranged from 77.05 to 78.79, 14.21 to14.84, 3.55 to 4.49 and 2.03 to 2.67 whereas after 24 hrs of death of fishes, these percent values changed as 77.05 to 78.79, 14.21 to14.84, 3.55 to 4.49 and 2.03 to 2.67. Slight changes observed in different quality parameters in the fish samples 24 hrs after death as dead fishes were preserved at chilling temperature in a homestead refrigerator till analysis. Therefore, the study could be concluded that- though the values for different parameters of farm materials (water, soil, feed) and quality parameters of fish samples differed but was mostly not significant. The differences observed in the parameters might be due to the variations in management techniques of each farm.
J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 11(1-2): 109-119 2018
Assessment of Spatio-Temporal Changes of Land Use in Tangail Municipality Using GIS
Authors: Mamun SA , Runa HA , Hoque MMM , Sheikh S , Arif RH 
Published: October 2019

Tangail district has undergone dramatic changes in its physical form through urbanization. Here, agricultural land and vegetation cover have been transformed into built-up areas; fallow land and water bodies into reclaimed built-up areas. The aim of this research was to develop land use and land cover (LULC) maps of the Tangail Municipality area in 2001, 2011 and 2017. Landsat (TM) Satellite images of the year 2001, 2011, and 2017 were used. On-screen digitization method was applied to prepare the final maps with four classes (water bodies, vegetation, agricultural land, and settlement area) of land use. The study reveals that the settlement area was increasing over the study period, and mainly agricultural land and water body were converted into settlement. It was found that about 48.73% areas were covered with the settlement area in 2017. Similarly, a substantial increase was seen in the areas of vegetation as about 824.49 ha land added to this category throughout the study years. In contrast, the agricultural land (786.30 ha) and water body (114.73 ha) were declined between 2001 and 2017.
J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 11(1-2): 245-252 2018
IMPLEMENTASI PENGELOLAAN DANA DESA DI KABUPATEN HULU SUNGAI UTARA PROVINSI KALIMANTAN SELATAN
Authors: Tumija Tumija , Julianti Riska 
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT
This study aims to describe the implementation and administration in the management of the Village Fund fiscal year 2016, along with the a limiting factor in the management and government’s efforts to overcome these obstacles. This research was conducted at the Community Empowerment Body and village authorities who have changed to the Department of Community Empowerment and Village (DPMD) and take six villages as samples in Hulu Sungai Utara, namely Cempaka, Kalintamui, Galagah Hulu, Kandang Halang, Pangkalan Sari and Benua Hanyar. This research uses descriptive qualitative method with inductive approach. Data collection techniques obtained by carrying out observations, interviews and documentation. While the data analysis techniques that are redaction Data reduction, Data display, Conclusion drawing. The results showed that the implementation and Administration of Village Funds in North Hulu Sungai Regency in principle have been done based on Regulation of Regent of Hulu Sungai Utara number 11 year 2016, specially on three sample villages of Cempaka Village, Kalintamui Village and Galagah Hulu Village. Owever, in the other three villages of Kandang Halang Village, Pangkalan Sari Village and Benua Hanyar Village, relatively not all work is done with an orderly administration. While on the implementation factor, communication and bureaucratic structure is relatively appropriate in Cempaka Village, Kalintamui Village and Galagah Hulu Village, but still relatively not suitable at Benua Hanyar Village, Kandang Halang Village and Pangkalan Sari Village. Fund resources are sufficient but in terms of quality and quantity still need to be optimized. While the disposition, the manager is very supportive with the Village Fund but need to be more carefully considered in the appointment of bureaucrats.
Keywords: implementation, management, village fund.
Statistical Analysis of Factors Determining Efficient Use of Foreign Investments in Uzbekistan
Authors: Nazarov Sh. Kh. 
Published: September 2019

The article assesses the effective use of investments in fixed assets in Uzbekistan and includes results of regression analysis of the impact of changes in foreign direct investment (FDI) volumes on GDP. The author established that in the previous period economic growth in Uzbekistan was primality caused by domestic investments. At the same time, analysis of the ICOR (Incremental Capital Output Ratio) dynamics and cross-section analysis of the impact of FDI on GDP in 15 transition economies show that misallocation of domestic investment in fixed assets reduces a country’s attractiveness to foreign investors. To assess the synergy effect of the investments, the author used an «Input-Output» model, which allowed to determine industry-specific coefficients of final demand, reflecting the multiplicative effect of investments in fixed assets on GDP growth.The degree of possible FDI influence on Uzbekistan current account balance was determined according to two scenarios, depending onthe capacity of the economy to attract FDI and the degree of export-orientedness.The results of the empirical analysis revealed an urgent need to strengthen the synergy effect of investment efficiency factors by combining them and simultaneously creating new qualities (emergence). Additionally, based on the revealed highest multiplier effect of the investments in following Uzbekistan’s industries: engineering, chemical and light industry, production of textiles, clothing, and electrical equipment and devices - the author formulated recommendations for increasing their attractiveness to foreign investors.
Les vacances des français en 1964
Authors: Goguel Claude 
Published: October 2019

Résultats d'une enquête par sondage sur les vacances 1964, concernant l'ensemble de la population française, y compris les enfants. Une précédente enquête avait eu lieu en 1961.
La proportion des personnes qui prennent des vacances s'est accrue de 10 % en trois ans, la durée moyenne des vacances s' allongeant de 9 % ; le nombre de journées passées par des Français en vacances hors de leur domicile s'est ainsi accru d'environ 20 % depuis 1961.
Les séjours de vacances sont extrêmement concentrés dans le temps : 30 % des départs ont lieu en juillet et 40 % en août, et dans l'espace, essentiellement, dans les départements côtiers et de montagne. Le nombre de séjours à l'étranger s'est accru de 50 %, mais on s'attendait à une croissance encore plus forte. La répartition des séjours par régions et par modes d'hébergement n'a guère varié : on note une régression relative des séjours à l'hôtel et une croissance marquée du nombre de campeurs.
Malgré le progrès apparent très rapide, en fait assez rapide, du phénomène « vacances », les structures se modifient lentement tant en ce qui concerne les caractéristiques des séjours de vacances que les liaisons avec les caractéristiques socio-démographiques des ménages.
Les dépenses consacrées aux vacances varient très fortement avec le niveau de revenu, de 250 F à 1.000 F par personne partie en vacances, soit d'environ 250 F à près de 5.000 F dans l'année, par ménage parti en vacances.