bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ground Motion from Mw 1.5 to 3.9 Aftershocks of the 2014 Mw 6.2 Jinggu Earthquake at Hypocentral Distances < 45 km in Yunnan, China
Authors: Sun Mengyao , Zhu Huiyu , Zhang Jie , Fu Haohuan , Tian Xiao 
Published: August 2019

ABSTRACTThe ground motion from small aftershocks of the 2014 Mw 6.2 Jinggu earthquake in Yunnan Province is analyzed. With the seismic records, we assess the site conditions and develop a ground‐motion prediction equation (GMPE) for this region. The strong‐motion duration is also calculated to further understand the potential seismic hazard to nearby structures. The dataset includes 504 events with Mw 1.5–3.9 and 2956 three‐component records at hypocentral distances <45  km from 10 stations operated by the Earthquake Administration of Yunnan Province. The ground‐motion amplification factor derived from the horizontal‐to‐vertical (H/V) spectral ratio of each station ranges from 1.1 to 5.2 (0.04–0.72 in log units). The time‐averaged shear‐wave velocity to 30 m depth (VS30) for seismographic stations is estimated using fundamental frequencies associated with peak H/V ratios. GMPE is obtained using the entire dataset. The values of the geometrical spreading coefficient for the pseudoabsolute response spectral acceleration (PSA) at a frequency of 10 Hz suggest higher decay than those for the peak ground velocity, peak ground acceleration (PGA), and PSA at other frequencies. The significant duration (Ds) of strong ground motion systematically decreases with PGA but increases with hypocentral distance. However, no strong correlation is observed for Ds and magnitude or for Ds and VS30. The results of this study are compared with analogous research (Babaie Mahani and Kao, 2018) on induced earthquakes with the same distance–magnitude range. The comparison indicates that the decay of ground‐motion amplitudes with hypocentral distance in our case is generally lower than that in the other study. The Ds trends are consistent in the two studies, although the longest strong‐motion duration in the two cases apparently differs.
THE MALAYSIAN-CHINESE CONSUMERS PURCHASING INTENTION BEHAVIOR: THE CASE OF SEAFOOD AS A GIFT
Authors: Zandi Gholamreza , Mansori Shaheen , Fung Ting Lim 
Published: August 2019

Purpose of Study: This research aims to explore consumer purchasing behavior and examines the factors that affect the consumer purchasing intention behavior on seafood as a gift in Malaysian Chinese.
Methodology: There are many researches on the consumer purchasing behavior and gift-giving behavior. However, prior research in this particular topic of the combination of seafood and gift is limited. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) serves as the backbone of the study which gives inspiration to the development of the theoretical framework of 4A’s marketing tools namely acceptability, awareness, accessibility and affordability to measure consumer purchasing intention behavior on seafood as a gift-giving item. The research conducted using the quantitative approach which focuses on the questionnaires with 234 respondents that provide fundamental connection to measure the relationship between empirical observation and quantitative mathematical expression. The data collected will be analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics software and Cronbach’s Alpha is performed to test the reliability analysis while chi-square to test the independence variables.
Results: The findings are yet available since this report serves as the preliminary stage of the conduct of the research and the survey is conducted. The Malaysian seafood sector and food marketers may find this study useful in promoting the growth of the domestic seafood market in general and the adoption of marketing strategy in selection which may be the most effective to the consumers in Malaysia.
Analisis Kesulitan Belajar Matematika Materi Operasi Hitung Campuran Siswa Kelas IV di MI Hijriyah II Palembang
Authors: Zakiyah Emi , Handayani Tutut , Sofyan Fuaddilah Ali 
Published: August 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bentuk-bentuk; faktor yang menyebabkan dan upaya mengatasi kesulitan belajar matematika materi operasi hitung campuran siswa kelas IVD di MI Hijriyah II Palembang. Jenis penelitian ini deskriptif kualitatif. Informan penelitian ini yaitu kepala Madrasah, guru matematika dan siswa kelas IVD yang mengalami kesulitan belajar. Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menyebutkan (1) bentuk kesulitan belajar matematika materi operasi hitung campuran yaitu siswa sulit menghitung saat mengerjakan latihan, memahami simbol; memahami konsep dan menuliskan hasil penjumlahan bilangan. (2) faktor yang menyebabkan kesulitan belajar matematika materi operasi hitung campuran yaitu faktor internal seperti konsentrasi belajar tidak bertahan lama, kemampuan mengingat beberapa siswa rendah, siswa berkesulitan dalam memahami maksud soal dan kesulitan menghitung. Faktor eksternalnya seperti guru dalam memberikan pemahaman terlalu cepat, tidak menggunakan media dan siswa yang sering berbicara pada saat guru menjelaskan. (3) upaya untuk mengatasi kesulitan belajar yaitu diadakannya bimbingan belajar, mengadakan remedial untuk yang nilainya rendah, mengubah metode yang digunakan, memberi motivasi dan nasehat, menggunakan media yang sesuai materi.
PENERAPAN PETA KONSEP (CONCEPT MAPPING) DAN BADAN DIKOTOMI KONSEP (BDK) SERTA PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP PENGUASAAN KONSEP SISWA DI MA AL-FATAH PALEMBANG
Authors: Riswanda Jhon , Afriansyah Dini 
Published: August 2019

The purpose of this study was to look at the effect of Concept Maps and BDK on circulatory system material in humans on the mastery of student concepts based on the Bloom Tax Revision C1-C6. Methodology is an experimental Quasy which compares between two methods. The results showed that there were significant differences between before and after treatment with Concept Maps and BDK with average N -Gain being 0.31 for Concept Maps and 0.41 for BDK, where in all categories showed a significant increase after treatment, except C6. This result shows that concept maps and BDK are highly recommended as a method especially mastery of student concepts approach to mastering learning outcomes, recommended for originating from the Koran, which is highly application in the field.
ANALISIS SIKAP PEDULI LINGKUNGAN DAN MINAT BERWIRAUSAHA MAHASISWA PADA PERKULIAHAN PENGETAHUAN LINGKUNGAN
Authors: Armanda Fahmy , Saputri Wulandari 
Published: August 2019

Community in the 21st was faced with a number of challenges, one of which was environmental problems and how to survive in the 21st century. For this reason, there were two important things to be developed, namely an environmentally caring attitude and an interest in entrepreneurship. The development of both should be facilitated by lectures on Environmental Knowledge. This research is intended to analyze the environmental care attitude and interest in student entrepreneurship. The research method used was descriptive qualitative and data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. The results of this study are 1) The attitude of caring for the student's environment needs to be improved; 2) The interest in student entrepreneurship is very high so it needs to be facilitated through learning that invites students to practice the skills that have been taught. The results of this study are expected to be a foothold in how to develop learning to support the development of environmental awareness and interest in student entrepreneurship.
ANALISIS PEMAHAMAN KONSEP SISWA PADA MATERI PENCEMARAN LINGKUNGAN DI SMA NEGERI 4 PALEMBANG
Authors: Aseptianova Aseptianova , Nawawi Sulton , Pesisa Lia 
Published: August 2019

This study aims to determine students' understanding of the concept of environmental pollution material in the school of SMAN 4 Palembang. This type of research is quantitative descriptive. The population of this study were all students of class XI MIPA SMAN 4 as many as 161 students. Sampling uses total sampling technique. Data collection techniques using test questions understanding concepts. The results of the study based on the analysis carried out using the percentage level of understanding of students 'concepts showed that students' understanding of concepts in environmental pollution material at Palembang State High School 4 was at high criteria with an average value of 65%. Conclusion the students' conceptual comprehension ability in environmental pollution material at Palembang State High School 4 with the highest value is found in the classifying indicator of 86% with very high criteria, and the lowest indicator is in the concluding indicator which is equal to 48% with the criteria being.
Hubungan Data Demografi Keluarga dalam Pemberian ASI Esklusif Anak Balita Stunting
Authors: Suciningtyas Putri Dewi , Triharini Mira , Rachmawati Praba Diyan 
Published: August 2019

Introduction: Stunting is an important nutritional problem in Indonesia because it has a serious impact on the quality of child development. Stunting is thought to be related to family demographics, and environmental conditions. The purpose of this study is to explain the relationship between family demographic factors including age, occupation, income and number of families with stunting nutritional status.Methods: This Study was Cross-Sectional Study. The population in this study were mothers with stunting toddlers aged 2-5 years at the Puskemas Galis Bangkalan with a total sample of 129 respondents, taken according to the inclusion criteria. The independent variables are age of respondents, education, employment, family members and the dependent variable is stunting nutritional status. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and observation of respondents. The data were then analyzed using the Rank Spearman test with a significance level of <0.05.Results: The results showed that there was no relationship between age of respondents (p=0.305), education (p=0.712), employment (p=0.261), family members (p=0.153) with stunting of nutritional status.Conclusion: Factors that affect the health of toddler with the nutritional status of stunting toddlers are very multifactorial so that support is needed across sectors to reduce the stunting of nutritional status.
A small dose of remifentanil pretreatment suppresses sufentanil-induced cough during general anesthesia induction: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Authors: Lin Wendong , Sun Jiehao , Fu Shuying 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
Background: Intravenous use of sufentanil can elicit cough. This study aimed to evaluate the inhibitory effect of pre-injection of a mall dose of remifentanil on sufentanil-induced cough during the induction of general anesthesia.
Methods: This prospective, randomized, controlled trial was conducted from January 10, 2019 to March 01, 2019. A total of 100 patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia were enrolled, and at last 84 patients were included and randomly allocated into two equal size groups (n=42): Patients in the Remifentanil group (R group) received an intravenous infusion of remifentanil 0.3 µg/kg (diluted to 2 ml) 1 minute before sufentanil injection; patients in the Control group (C group) received 2 ml of normal saline (NS) at the same time point. Injections of patients in both groups were completed within 5 seconds. Then, sufentanil 0.5 µg/kg was injected within 5 seconds and the number of coughs that occurred within 1 minute after sufentanil injection were recorded. One minute after sufentanil injection, etomidate 0.3 mg/kg and cisatracurium 0.15 mg/kg were given for general anesthesia induction irrespective of the presence or absence of cough. The mean arterial pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR) at time points just before remifentanil pretreatment administration (T0), 3 minutes after administration (T1), 1 minute after intubation (T2), and 3 minutes after intubation (T3) were recorded.
Results: The incidence of cough in patients in the R group and C group was 4.8% and 31%, respectively. Compared with group C, the incidence and severity of cough in group R was significantly lower (P <0.01). No significant differences were observed in MAP and HR at the time of general anesthesia induction between the two groups (P> 0.05).
Conclusion: Pretreatment with a small dose of remifentanil effectively and safely reduced the incidence and severity of cough induced by sufentanil during anesthesia induction and can be used as an alternative treatment to inhibit coughing caused by sufentanil.
Reducing sitting at work: process evaluation of the SMArT Work (Stand More AT Work) cluster randomised controlled trial
Authors: Biddle Stuart JH , O'Connell Sophie E , Davies Melanie , Dunstan David , Edwardson Charlotte , Esliger Dale W , Gray Laura J , Yates Thomas , Munir Fehmidah 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
Background Office based workers accumulate high amounts of sitting time. SMArT (Stand More AT) Work aimed to reduce occupational sitting time and a cluster randomised controlled trial demonstrated it was successful in achieving this aim. The purpose of this paper is to present the process evaluation of the SMArT Work intervention. Methods Questionnaire data were collected from intervention participants at 6 (n=58) and 12 months (n=55). Questionnaires sought feedback on the different components of the intervention and experiences of evaluation measures. Control participants (n=37) were asked about the impact of the study on their behaviour and any lifestyle changes made during the study. Participants from both arms were invited to focus groups to gain a deeper understanding of their experiences upon completion of 12 month follow up. Results Focus group and questionnaire data showed a positive attitude towards the height-adjustable workstation with a high proportion of participants using it every day (62%). Most participants (92%) felt the education seminar increased their awareness of the health consequences of too much sitting and motivated them to change to their behaviour. Receiving feedback on their sitting time and support from the research team also encouraged behaviour change. The DARMA cushion and action planning/goal setting diary were seen to be less helpful for behaviour change. Benefits experienced included fewer aches and pains, improved cognitive functioning, increased productivity, more energy, and positive feelings about general health. Conclusions Key elements of the programme identified as facilitating behaviour change were: the educational seminar, the height-adjustable workstation, behavioural feedback and regular contact with research staff.
Assessing medical impoverishment and associated factors in health care in Ethiopia
Authors: Obse Amarech Guda , Ataguba John E. 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
Background

About 5% of the global population, predominantly in low-and-middle income countries, is forced into poverty because of out-of-pocket (OOP) health spending. In most countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the share of OOP health spending in current health expenditure exceeds 35%, increasing the likelihood of impoverishment. In Ethiopia, OOP payments remained high at 37% of current health expenditure in 2016. This study aims to assess impoverishment resulting from OOP health spending in Ethiopia, and examine the factors associated with this impoverishment.

Methods

This paper uses data from the Ethiopian Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2010/11. The HCES covered 10,368 rural and 17,664 urban households. OOP health spending includes spending on various out-patient and inpatient services. Impoverishing impact of OOP health spending was estimated by comparing poverty estimates before and after OOP health spending. A probit model was used to assess factors that are associated with impoverishment.

Results

Using the Ethiopian national poverty line of Birr 3,781 per person per year (equivalent to US$2.10 per day), OOP health spending pushed about 1.19% of the population (i.e. over 877,000 individuals) into poverty. Living in rural areas (highland, moderate, or lowland) increased the likelihood of impoverishment compared to an urban residence. On the other hand, the households headed by males, and adults with a formal education decreased the likelihood of impoverishment, compared to their counterparts.

Conclusion

In Ethiopia, OOP health spending impoverishes a significant number of the population. Although the country had piloted and initiated many reforms, e.g. the fee waiver system and community-based health insurance, a significant proportion of the population still lack financial protection. More is required to provide financial protection to achieve universal health coverage in Ethiopia, where the informal sector is relatively large.
Communication Skills Training for Physicians Improves Health Literacy and Medical Outcomes among Patients with Hypertension: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Sany Seyedeh Belin Tavakoly , Behzhad Fatemeh , Ferns Gordon , Peyman Nooshin 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
Background: Improving the training of physician about communication skills and patient health literacy (HL) is a major priority that remains an open question. We aimed to examine the effect of communication skills training for physicians on the HL skills and hypertension outcomes among patients with uncontrolled blood pressure (BP).
Methods: A randomized controlled trial method was conducted to enroll 242 hypertensive patients and 35 physicians from healthcare clinics in the Mashhad, Iran. Regression model and bivariate analysis were used to assess whether the physician training improved physicians-patient communication skills, hypertension outcomes, self-efficacy, and patient medication adherence after intervention.
Results: after the physician communication training, there was significant improvement in physicians-patient communication skills, hypertension outcomes, medication adherence, and self-efficacy among the patients being managed by the physicians receiving training, compared to the control group.

Conclusion: The educational intervention leads to better BP control; it may have been sufficient training of physicians change to impact counseling, HL and self-efficacy and adherence. The quality of physician-patient relationship is an important modifiable element of the medical communication that may influences health outcomes in hypertensive Iranian patients.

Trial registration: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT), IRCT20160710028863N24. Registered April 4, 2018 [retrospectively registered].
Influencing factors of serum lactate in patients undergoing partial hepatectomy with fluid restriction: a prospective cohort study
Authors: Yu Ling , Sun Hongwei , Jin Huangmo , Tan Hongyu 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
Background: This prospective cohort study was designed to investigate the factors related to serum lactate in hepatectomy patients with fluid restriction before resection of liver lesions. Methods: Patients for an open procedure for elective partial hepatectomy were chosen for this study. Limited fluid was infused at a rate of 6 ml·kg -1 ·h -1 before liver resection. The infusion speed was increased after resection of liver lesion. Stable hemodynamics was maintained by additional fluid infusion or vasoconstrictor drug. An additional infusion of 200 ml crystalloid liquid over ten min was given when urine output was less than 20ml/h, and/or when systolic blood pressure was less than 90mmHg for 1 minute and for more than 3 times. An injection of 6mg Ephedrine was given when the systolic blood pressure was less than 90 mm Hg for 1 minute. The duration of portal triad clamping, the central venous pressure (CVP), the frequency of additional fluid infusion , the frequency of ephedrine , and the intraoperative blood loss were recorded. The serum lactate was measured from arterial blood-gas analysis at 4 time points: T1: before anesthesia; T2: after liver dissection, and immediately before liver resection; T3: 10 min after the liver lesion was removed; and T4: before the patient was discharged from the post-anesthesia care unit . The lactate clearance rate was calculated and linear regression analysis was employed to identify the relationship between serum lactate level and the influence factors. Results: The highest serum lactate was observed at T3 in all 110 patients. Lactate clearance rate averaged 14.4±17.2% in all patients. The i nfluence factors contributed to the highest serum lactate listed by level of importance: duration of portal triad clamping, frequency of ephedrine, operation time. Conclusions: Hepatic portal clamping can result in the increase of serum lactate. The inadequate perfusion of organ during the fluid restriction may be due to increased serum lactate. Accelerated fluid infusion after resection of liver lesions can improve the tissue perfusion.
Trial registration: The registration number is ChiCTR1900023167. Retrospectively registered on 14th, May, 2019
The effects of analgesics and local anesthetics on gene transcription mediated by NFATc2 and Sp1 in pancreatic carcinoma
Authors: Malsy Manuela , Graf Bernhard , Bundscherer Anika 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
Background

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is one of the most lethal cancers worldwide with very poor long-term survival. The treatment of choice next to chemotherapy or radiation treatment is surgical removal of the tumor. However, medication, surgery, and perioperative immunosuppression induce the constitutive activation of important signaling pathways and change the regulation of transcription factors, which may facilitate tumor progression and metastasis. Recent research has identified the transcription factors NFATc2 and Sp1 as key regulators in the carcinogenesis of pancreatic carcinoma. It is still unclear to what extent the transcription factors NFATc2 and Sp1 are influenced by analgesics given via peridural anesthetics or lidocaine infusions administered in perioperative settings or as postoperative pain therapy.Aims

To conduct an in vitro analysis of the impact of clinically achievable dosages of ketamine, s-ketamine, metamizole, and paracetamol as well as of sufentanil, ropicavaine, and lidocaine on pancreatic carcinoma cells in dependency of NFATc2 and Sp1.Methods

Analgesic stimulation and its effects on the expression of NFATc2 and Sp1 were investigated with immunoblot. Cell proliferation was measured with the ELISA BrdU assay.Results

In PaTu8988t pancreatic carcinoma cells, 48h stimulation with ketamine and s-ketamine significantly inhibited proliferation and contemporaneously decreased endogen expression of NFATc2 in the nucleus. The addition of metamizole and lidocaine to PaTu8988t cells reduced proliferation after 48h.Conclusions

New treatment concepts target the efficient modulation of specific signaling and transcription pathways. The extent to which drugs influence these mechanisms in vulnerable phases of pancreatic carcinoma cells needs to be investigated in future studies. The basis of novel therapeutic approaches to any disease is detailed knowledge of the carcinogenesis and profound molecular and biological understanding of the mechanisms.