bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Rehabilitation, the Great Absentee of Virtual Coaching in Medical Care: Scoping Review
Authors: Tropea Peppino , Schlieter Hannes , Sterpi Irma , Judica Elda , Gand Kai , Caprino Massimo , Gabilondo Inigo , Gomez-Esteban Juan Carlos , Busnatu Stefan , Sinescu Crina , Kyriazakos Sofoklis , Anwar Sadia , Corbo Massimo 
Published: July 2019

Background
In the last few years, several studies have focused on describing and understanding how virtual coaches (ie, coaching program or smart device aiming to provide coaching support through a variety of application contexts) could be key drivers for health promotion in home care settings. As there has been enormous technological progress in the field of artificial intelligence and data processing in the past decade, the use of virtual coaches gains an augmented attention in the considerations of medical innovations.

Objective
This scoping review aimed at providing an overview of the applications of a virtual coach in the clinical field. In particular, the review focused on the papers that provide tangible information for coaching activities with an active implication for engaging and guiding patients who have an ongoing plan of care.

Methods
We aimed to investigate the use of the term virtual coach in the clinical field performing a methodical review of the relevant literature indexed on PubMed, Scopus, and Embase databases to find virtual coach papers focused on specific activities dealing with clinical or medical contexts, excluding those aimed at surgical settings or electronic learning purposes.

Results
After a careful revision of the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 46 records were selected for the full-text review. Most of the identified articles directly or indirectly addressed the topic of physical activity. Some papers were focused on the use of virtual coaching (VC) to manage overweight or nutritional issues. Other papers dealt with technological interfaces to facilitate interactions with patients suffering from different chronic clinical conditions such as heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, depression, and chronic pain.

Conclusions
Although physical activity is a healthy practice that is most encouraged by a virtual coach system, in the current scenario, rehabilitation is the great absentee. This paper gives an overview of the tangible applications of this tool in the medical field and may inspire new ideas for future research on VC.
An Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Adapted to Patients With Cardiovascular Disease and Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Johansson Peter , Westas Mats , Andersson Gerhard , Alehagen Urban , Broström Anders , Jaarsma Tiny , Mourad Ghassan , Lundgren Johan 
Published: July 2019

Background
Depression is a common cause of reduced well-being and prognosis in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, there is a lack of effective intervention strategies targeting depression.

Objective
The study aimed to evaluate the effects of a nurse-delivered and adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program aimed at reducing depression in patients with CVD.

Methods
A randomized controlled trial was conducted. A total of 144 patients with CVD with at least mild depression (Patient Health Questionnaire–9 [PHQ-9] score ≥5) were randomized 1:1 to a 9-week program of iCBT (n=72) or an active control participating in a Web-based discussion forum (online discussion forum [ODF], n=72). The iCBT program, which included 7 modules, was adapted to fit patients with CVD. Nurses with an experience of CVD care provided feedback and a short introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy. The primary outcome, depression, was measured using PHQ-9. Secondary outcomes were depression measured using the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale–self-rating version (MADRS-S), health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measured using Short Form 12 (SF-12) survey and EuroQol Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS), and the level of adherence. An intention-to-treat analysis with multiple imputations was used. Between-group differences in the primary and secondary outcomes were determined by the analysis of covariance, and a sensitivity analysis was performed using mixed models.

Results
Compared with ODF, iCBT had a significant and moderate treatment effect on the primary outcome depression (ie, PHQ-9; mean group difference=−2.34 [95% CI −3.58 to −1.10], P<.001, Cohen d=0.62). In the secondary outcomes, compared with ODF, iCBT had a significant and large effect on depression (ie, MADRS-S; P<.001, Cohen d=0.86) and a significant and moderate effect on the mental component scale of the SF-12 (P<.001, Cohen d=0.66) and the EQ-VAS (P<.001, Cohen d=0.62). Overall, 60% (n=43) of the iCBT group completed all 7 modules, whereas 82% (n=59) completed at least half of the modules. No patients were discontinued from the study owing to a high risk of suicide or deterioration in depression.

Conclusions
Nurse-delivered iCBT can reduce depression and improve HRQoL in patients with CVD, enabling treatment for depression in their own homes and at their preferred time.

Trial Registration
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02778074; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02778074
La CEPAL y el desarrollo de América Latina
Authors: Bagú Claudio 
Published: July 2019

A grandes rasgos pueden distinguirse tres periodos en el lapso de más de cuatro décadas de actuación de la Comisión Económica para América Latina (CEPAL): desde su creación en 1948 hasta aproximadamente 1973; desde esa fecha hasta 1985 y desde dicho año hasta el presente .
La enseñanza de la biología en Colombia 1960-2000
Authors: Pantoja Agreda Carlos Hernán 
Published: July 2019

Es fundamental conocer la historia de las instituciones para analizar los procesos, factores y metodologías de enseñanza y las trasformaciones curriculares a las que se someten los nuevos profesionales, no solo en un programa determinado, sino en diversos programas; estos análisis históricos permiten entender la formación de profesionales y el impacto de las universidades sobre la región, puesto que, aun en la actualidad, no existe una claridad en la enseñanza de la biología, que la tornara interdisciplinaria; además, no se han realizado suficientes investigaciones alrededor de esta temática que permitieran fundar una fuerte construcción teórica, para facilitar unos lineamientos pedagógicos y curriculares claros, desde una disciplina que pudiera aportar tanto a Colombia en materia de investigación, desde los procesos universitarios y en otros niveles educativos.
La reconstrucción histórica acerca a comprender las trasformaciones y la consolidación de los programas a raíz de unas directrices institucionales o de hechos generales que transforman la realidad. Investigaciones como la de este trabajo despiertan el interés por conocer, dentro de las estructuras educativas universitarias, las fortalezas o debilidades en los programas de pregrado y posgrado; también, este tipo de trabajos académicos ayudan a comprender las necesidades de esta disciplina, sus logros y flaquezas.
Meningkatkan Kemandirian Siswa Melalui Model Pembelajaran Kontekstual Di Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Suhandi Andi , Kurniasri Dini 
Published: July 2019

Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan meningkatkan kemandirian belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPA menggunakan model pembelajaran kontekstual di kelas IV SDN No.187/1 teratai. penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas yang terdiri dari dua siklus, data yang diambil berupa data observasi melalui lembar kemandirian belajar siswa. penelitian ini dilakukan dengan 4 tahap yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan penerapan model pembelajran kontekstual dapat meningkatkan kemandirian belajar ssiwa pada mata pelajaran IPA. Berdasarkan lembar observasi kemandirian belajar siswa pada awal sebelum diberi tindakan kemandirian belajar siswa hanya 47,05% dan setelah dilakukan tindakan pada siklus I terlihat peningkatan kemandirian belajar siswa menjadi 64,70%, kemudian pada siklus ii meningkat lagi menjadi 82,35%. Kesimpulan penelitian yaitu penerapan model pembelajaran kontekstual dapat meningkatkan kemandirian belajar siswa di kelas IV SDN No.187/1 teratai yang diharapkan kemandirian belajar siswa lebih tinggi, siswa dapat menyelesaikan tugasnya tanpa melihat hasil teman sejawatnya, siswa bisa lebih mudah memahami materi pelajaran dengan penerapan model pembelajaran kontekstual, dan diupayakan kedepannya pembelajaran dengan model pembelajaran kontekstual dapat di terapkan dengan penerapan media berbasis teknologi untuk memaksimalkan hasil belajar siswa.

Kata kunci : model pembelajaran kontekstual, kemandirian belajar
Synthesis and Characterization of TiO2 Nanoparticle as Adsorbent on The Treatment of Methylene Blue Dye Pollutant
Authors: Thahir Ridhawati , Wahab Abdul Wahid , Nafie Nursiah La , Raya Indah 
Published: July 2019

The dye of methylene blue (MB) is organics pollutant from chemical industries. The parameter of MB content are available as methylene blue active substance (MBAS) do not exceed 200 µg/L. The treatment of MB dye pollutant can be done by adsorption process with TiO2 nanoparticle. This aim of this research was synthesized of TiO2 nanoparticle using PVA as surfactant and titanium tetraisoproxide (TTIP) as titanium source through sol-gel preparation to hydrothermal process at temperature 400 and 600oC. The result of XRD spectrum was shown the tetragonal crystal, the phase of anatase, and the size of particle was 1.66 to 3.15 nm. Infrared spectroscopy of Ti-O functional group was at 467 cm-1 and there were hydroxyl groups of the surface TiO2. DSC analysis was indicated the thermal stability of TiO2 at 250oC. Application of TiO2 nanoparticle as an adsorbent to photodegradation of MB with Hg lamp 150 watt during 60 minutes. The highest of adsorption capacity at the sample TiO2-600 was 217 mg/g and effectiveness adsorption was 81%. Isoterm adsorption process of MB by TiO2 nanoparticle can be obtained with Langmuir and Freundlish equation, with the determined coefficient value were close to 1. These results suggest of TiO2 nanoparticle was indicated highly potential to apply for the treatment of pollutant industries.
Vesicovaginal fistula in a dog with urinary incontinence
Authors: Shea Emily K. , Berent Allyson C. , Weisse Chick W. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract

CASE DESCRIPTION
A 5-year-old spayed female Maltese mixed-breed dog was referred for evaluation because of severe urinary incontinence refractory to medical management.

CLINICAL FINDINGS
Physical examination revealed constant dribbling of urine and urine scalding. Culture of a urine sample yielded methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Proteus mirabilis. Abdominal ultrasonographic examination revealed absence of the left kidney, a small, nondistended urinary bladder, and diffuse hepatopathy. Urinary incontinence persisted despite appropriate antimicrobial treatment. Cystourethroscopy and vaginoscopy were subsequently performed and revealed a hypoplastic bladder and a vesicovaginal fistula with urinary leakage through the vaginal diverticulum; no left ureterovesicular junction was identified, consistent with suspected left renal aplasia.

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME
Exploratory laparotomy was performed, and the cranial aspect of the vagina was circumferentially ligated immediately caudal to the fistula. The urinary incontinence resolved immediately after surgery, and lower urinary tract signs improved over the next 2 weeks. Moderate urinary incontinence recurred approximately 6 months later, and a urinary tract infection with Escherichia coli was subsequently identified and treated; clinical signs resolved ≤ 48 hours after treatment was initiated.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE
To the author's knowledge, vesicovaginal fistulas in dogs have not been previously described and should be considered a differential diagnosis for persistent urinary incontinence and recurrent urinary tract infections in female dogs. Vaginoscopy in addition to cystourethroscopy was required to identify the abnormality in this patient. Because multiple concurrent anomalies can be present, both procedures should be performed in female dogs with these clinical signs, even if an abnormality is identified cystoscopically.
Nonlocal boundary value problem in terms of flow for Sturm-Liouville operator in differential and difference statements
Authors: Dovletov Dovlet M. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Sturm-Liouville operator with second kind of nonlocal boundary value conditions is considered. For the classical solution, a priori estimate is established and unique existence is proved. Associated finite-difference scheme is proposed on uniform mesh and second-order accuracy for approximation is proved. An application of obtained results to nonlocal boundary problems with weight integral conditions is provided.
Existence of nonnegative solutions for a nonlinear fractional boundary value problem
Authors: Guezane-Lakoud Assia , Belakroum Kheireddine 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
This paper deals with the existence of solutions for a class of boundary value problem (BVP) of fractional differential equation with three point conditions via Leray-Schauder nonlinear alternative. Moreover, the existence of nonnegative solutions is discussed.
The Dirichlet problem for elliptic equation with several singular coefficients
Authors: Ergashev Tuhtasin G. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Recently found all the fundamental solutions of a multidimensional singular elliptic equation are expressed in terms of the well-known Lauricella hypergeometric function in many variables. In this paper, we find a unique solution of the Dirichlet problem for an elliptic equation with several singular coefficients in explicit form. When finding a solution, we use decomposition formulas and some adjacent relations for the Lauricella hypergeometric function in many variables.
Eigenvalues asymptotics for Stark operators
Authors: Najar Hatem , Raissi Monia 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
We give the eigenvalues asymptotics for the Stark operator of the form −Δ+F x, F > 0 on L2([0, d]). This is given in the case when F is small enough or sufficiently large. We impose various boundary conditions. The proof is based on the asymptotics of the specialized Airy functions.
Neurohermeneutics A Transdisciplinary Approach to Literature
Authors: Gambino Renata , Pulvirenti Grazia 
Published: July 2019

Summary
In the epistemic frame of the biocultural turn and of the neuroaesthetics, we have developed neurohermeneutics as an approach to literature that aims at contributing to the current debate about the linkage between literary, cognitive and neuroscientific studies, focusing on the relationship between mindbrain processes mirrored in the formal features of the text and the strategies activated by the author in a text in order to guide the reader in imagining, emotionally feeling and cognitively getting meanings out of the literary experience. The aim of the neurohermeneutical approach is to grasp and describe phenomenologically the mirroring process between the two extremes of the literary experience, i.e. the writer’s creative process as it is mirrored in the formal features of the literary work and the reader’s imaginative reconfiguration of the text, and what they share in common. The reader revives the mental imaginative processes of the author by creating his/her unrepeatable individual experiences of the text and subjectively redesigning it in an endless loop of features that trigger the imagination and its creative potential both while writing and by reading literature.
Penetrative convection due to absorption of radiation in a magnetic nanofluid saturated porous layer
Authors: Mahajan Amit , Sharma Mahesh Kumar 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The present study investigates the onset of penetrative convection in- duced by selective absorption of radiation in a magnetic nanofluid saturated porous medium. The influence of Brownian motion, thermophoresis, and magnetophoresis on magnetic nanofluid treatment is taken into consideration. The Darcy’s model is selected for the porous medium. We conduct a linear stability analysis to examine the onset of instability and evaluate the results for two different configurations, namely, when the layer is heated from below and when the layer is heated from above. The numerical investigations are carried out by applying the Chebyshev pseudospectral method. The effect of the porosity parameter E, parameter Y (represents the ratio of internal heating to boundary heating), Lewis number Le, concentration Rayleigh number Rn, Langevin parameter αL, width of nanofluid layer d, diffusivity ratio η, and modified diffusivity ratio NA is examined at the onset of convection. The results indicate that the convection commences easily with an increase in the value of Y, Le, and NA but opposite in the case with a decrease in the value of E, αL, η and d for both the two configurations. The parameter Rn advances the onset of convection when the layer is heated from below, while delays the onset of convection when the layer is heated from above.
Construction and Monitoring of Cement/Bentonite Cutoff Walls: Case Study of Karkheh Dam, Iran
Authors: Faridmehr Iman , YazdaniPour Mohammad Reza , Jokar Mohammad Javadi , Ozbakkaloglu Togay 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Water seepage is one of the most important features of embankment dams. To prevent and reduce seepage, it is necessary to seal the dam. Plastic concrete cutoff walls are one of the most efficient methods in waterproofing the foundation of embankment dams on permeable alluvial substrates. Sufficient resistance to loads, low permeability to maintain dam sealing, high ductility compatible with the foundation and deformation under load without cracking are the main requirements in plastic concrete cutoff walls. In this paper, the construction and implementation of the cutoff wall of Karkheh Dam, which is one the world’s largest water sealing projects, was studied. In addition, a numerical model using Seep-3D software was developed to evaluate the efficiency of the cut-off wall to decrease the seepage over the dam’s foundation. The numerical results validated by instrumentation statistics resulted from 17-years dam operation. According to the results, after the drainage of the reservoir, the cutoff wall optimally reduced the hydraulic gradient by 0.08 from 2.35 and the water leakage by 3.1 m/s from 18.3 m/s.
The Effects of Direct Red Bull Administration to Isolated Hearts of Trained and Untrained Rats Who Regularly Consumed or Did Not Consume Energy Drink: Focus on Cardiodynamics and Oxidative Stress
Authors: Pusica Irena , Srejovic Ivan , Bradic Jovana , Smigic Jelena , Bolevich Stefani , Bolevich Sergey , Jakovljević Vladimir , Djordjevic Dusica 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Energy drinks (EDs) contain caffeine and other active ingredients which affect cardiovascular system. The aims of this study were to examine direct effects of Red Bull (RB) on cardiodynamics and oxidative stress in isolated hearts of rats. The rats were divided into four groups: untrained rats who never consumed ED (dEDUT); untrained rats who consumed ED 5 days a week during 4 weeks (ch+dED-UT); rats trained 5 times a week for 4 weeks, but did not consume ED (dED-T); rats trained and consumed ED 5 times a week for 4 weeks (ch+dED-T). After sacrificing, hearts were isolated and perfused according to Langendorff technique. Through the isolated heart of all rats in each group, RB was administered. The parameters of cardiac function were recorded, and the levels of prooxidants were measured in the coronary effluent during coronary autoregulation. Rats in ch+dED-UT group had significantly lower rates of myocardial contraction and relaxation compared to rats in dED-UT group. The same effect was recorded in the dED-T group compared to dED-UT group. The levels of hydrogen peroxide were significantly higher in trained rats. Rats in ch+dED-T group also had significantly higher levels of superoxide anion radical and index of lipid peroxidation, as well as lower levels of nitrites when compared to ch+dED-UT group, while opposite effect was recorded in rats in dED-T group compared to dEDUT group. The RB could have a potentially negative inotropic effect in chronic consumers. Prooxidative effect of RB was most pronounced in trained chronic consumers.
Implementasi Kebijakan Disiplin Pegawai Negeri Sipil Dalam Rangka Meningkatkan Kinerja Pegawai Pada Badan Kepagwaian Dearah Kabupaten Klungkung
Authors: Pramawati A.  A.  I. Alit , Sri Widnyani , Ida Ayu Putu 
Published: July 2019

Upaya untuk meningkatkan disiplin Pegawai Negeri Sipil pada Badan Kepegawaian Daerah Kabupaten Klungkung sudah sering dilakukan seperti menerapkan absensi sidik jari. Namun pada kenyataannya walaupun sudah menggunakan absensi sidik jari, masih saja terjadi beberapa pelanggaran yang dilakukan oleh kelompok sasaran ataupun dari pelaksana kebijakan disiplin pada Badan Kepegawaian Daerah Kabupaten Klungkung. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif dan hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa implementasi kebijakan disiplin belum bisa dilaksanakan secara maksimal. Belum ada pengawasan terhadap pelanggaran disiplin yang dilakukan oleh pegawai. Masalah lain yang terjadi adalah belum terbentuknya Tim Pemeriksa/Pembina Pertimbangan Hukuman Disiplin pada Badan Kepegawai Daerah Kabupaten Klungkung. Terakhir, para pelaksana kebijakan disiplin belum memahami secara baik pelaksanaan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 53 Tahun 2010.
Perspektif Politisasi Birokrasi Dan Peran Pejabat Pembina Kepegawaian Dalam Birokrasi Pemerintah
Authors: Rakhmawanto Ajib 
Published: July 2019

Pada saat ini kecenderungan dari pelaksanaan sistem pemerintahan di daerah tidak membedakan secara jelas antara jabatan politik dengan jabatan karier. Perkembangan birokrasi lokal masih memperlihatkan kuatnya pengaruh politik dalam birokrasi pemerintahan daerah. Kasus mutasi dan pemberhentian jabatan tanpa adanya alasan yang rasional, setidak-tidaknya memperlihatkan bahwa kuatnya pengaruh politik dalam birokrasi lokal. Kemudian Pejabat politik yang berasal dari partai politik yang berperan sebagai Pejabat Pembina Kepegawaian (PPK) masih mempraktekkan berbagai tindakan yang kurang tepat dalam mengelola aparatur PNS di daerah. Pejabat birokrasi karier yang seharusnya diangkat dan diberhentikan secara profesional dengan mempertimbangkan sistem karier, ternyata lebih banyak ditentukan oleh pendekatan politik semata. Penelitian yang dilakukan dengan metode penelitian kualitatif ini mencoba menjelaskan mengapa terjadi politisasi birokrasi di Pemerintahan Daerah dan faktor apa yang menyebabkannya.Untuk menata sistem pemerintahan daerah dan pelaksanaan politik lokal yang paling tepat untuk diterapkan adalah memisahkan secara tegas antara jabatan politik yang menjadi domain partai politik dan jabatan karier yang menjadi domain PNS sebagai aparatur negara yang berperan pelaksana kebijakan. Kebebasan birokrasi yang tidak membedakan secara jelas antara politik dengan administrasi akan memunculkan euforia kekuatan politik yang dilakukan oleh pejabat politik lokal dan pejabat karier birokrasi.Pemerintahan Daerah dapat dimainkan oleh peran pejabat politik yang hanya mementingkan kepentingan individu dan partai politiknya. Sehingga akan membuat tatanan birokrasi menjadi tidak efektif dan akan merusak sistem Pemerintahan Daerah.