bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Exploring Sociocultural Structures that Generate Learner-Deviance within Murambinda Growth Point in Buhera, Zimbabwe
Authors: Chikunda Plaxcedes 
Published: August 2018

<p>Learner deviance is reportedly high in areas transforming from a rural to semi-urban setup. In Murambinda growth deviant activities were reportedly on the rise with learners involved in prostitution, drug and alcohol abuse, truancy, teenage pregnancy, hate speech, pornography viewing, careless talk and many more appear to be on the rise. The Functionalist perspective was used to explore learner deviance and Robert K. Merton’s structural strain theory provided analytical tools to explore sociocultural structures that generate such learner deviance within Murambinda growth point. A case study approach was employed focusing on two secondary schools in the growth point. Data was gathered using interviews and observations to a sample of 20 teachers, 40 learners and ten parents. The major findings were that despite positive factors brought about by the establishment of the growth point, deviant activities that impede learning are on the rise. The imbalance, between cultural goals and structurally available means lead some learners into deviant behavior. The researcher recommended that similar studies should be carried out among schools in growth points in order to improve behavior and pass rate of secondary school learners in growth points. Policies should also look into remedying the situation.</p>
A Prospective, Randomized Trial of Mobilization Protocols Following Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition
Authors: Hutchinson Douglas T. , Sueoka Stephanie , Wang Angela A. , Tyser Andrew R. , Papi-Baker Kathleen , Kazmers Nikolas H. 
Published: August 2018

Background:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the hypothesis that an increased duration of immobilization following trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI) leads to improved patient-reported outcomes compared with an early mobilization protocol.

Methods:
At 2 institutions, we prospectively randomized 223 patients (238 thumbs) undergoing LRTI to receive 1 of 2 postoperative rehabilitation protocols. The immobilization protocol consisted of use of a postoperative forearm-based thumb-spica splint for 7 days followed by a forearm-based thumb-spica cast for 5 weeks and then by a custom forearm-based thermoplastic thumb-spica splint for an additional 6 weeks. An active range of motion (ROM) was started 6 weeks postoperatively. The early mobilization protocol consisted of the same postoperative splint for 7 days followed by use of a forearm-based thermoplastic thumb-spica splint for 3 weeks and then by a hand-based thumb-spica splint for 4 weeks. An active ROM was started 4 weeks postoperatively. The outcome measures included the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire; pinch and grip strength; 9-hole peg test (NHP); visual analog scale (VAS) for pain; VAS for patient satisfaction; and wrist and thumb ROM. These were measured preoperatively and at 6, 12, 26, 52, and 104 weeks postoperatively. Differences in continuous and categorical variables were assessed with use of Tukey multiple comparisons following 1-way analysis of variance and Fisher exact tests, respectively.

Results:
A minimum follow-up of 1 year (mean, 1.7 years) was achieved for 71% (169) of the 238 randomized thumbs (157 of the 223 patients): 74 patients (80 thumbs) treated with the immobilization protocol and 83 patients (89 thumbs) treated with the early mobilization protocol. DASH scores, VAS pain scores, VAS patient satisfaction scores, and strength all improved similarly with no significant differences between groups at any time point. Wrist and thumb ROM and NHP outcomes were significantly worse for the immobilization group at 6 weeks postoperatively, with no differences observed between groups at 12 weeks and beyond.

Conclusions:
A conservative immobilization protocol does not improve functional outcomes, satisfaction, strength, or ROM following LRTI compared with an early mobilization protocol.

Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
RESPONSIVENESS OF SOCIAL VALUES AND REAL GROSS DOMESTIC BRUTO ON MONEY DEMAND IN INDONESIA
Authors: Cahyono Eko Fajar 
Published: August 2018

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect, estimates shocks and determine the contribution of , social values, real GDP currency, demand deposits wadi'ah, Mudaraba savings, deposits mudaraba and Islamic Bank Returns to money demand in Indonesia. Real GDP and social values theoretically able to increase money demand using each mechanism. Money demand represented by M2 with a composition comprising of fiat money, wadiah demand deposits, mudaraba savings and mudaraba investment deposits completed Islamic Bank return as balancing cost in Money demand. The research method used in this research is comparative quantitative. This research utilizes 8 (eight) variable which then unit root test, determining Lag Optimal, Cointegrate-Test, VECM Estimates, Impulse Response Function and Variance Decomposition are carried out. The results of VECM estimation showed that real GDP, fiat money, wadiah demand deposits, sharia return, mudaraba savings and mudaraba investment deposits are significantly influencing the amount of Money demand in long term. In short term, social values significantly influencing the amount of money demand in Indonesia. The results of Impulse response showed that real GDP positively responded by the M2. Then, social values positively responded, fiat money positively responded, wadiah deposits positively responded, mudaraba savings negatively responded, mudaraba deposits positively responded and sharia return positively responded by the M2IS. Variance decomposition results showed that social values has the biggest contribution, then followed by demand deposits wadi'ah, mudaraba deposits, mudaraba savings, currency, real GDP and return sharia smallest.
AN INTEGRATION OF WAQF AND VENTURA CAPITAL: A PROPOSED MODEL FOR INDONESIA
Authors: Tanjung Hendri 
Published: August 2018

This study aims to find the appropriate model for the modus operandi of a financial institution called Waqf-Ventura Capital Syariah (WVCS). WVCS is integration between social finance (waqf) and commercial finance (Ventura capital). This WVCS has been adopted in Indonesia but the right form of operation is still yet to be found. In addition, this study also looks for appropriate contracts able to be practiced within the WVCS itself. WVCS is conceptualized based on the content analysis of cash waqf operations, profit and loss sharing modes and venture capital strategies. It has been found that there are at least 3 alternative models of operation for this WVCS. Firstly, the waqf fund is pooled into the capital; secondly, the waqf fund is pooled into a third-party fund; and thirdly, the waqf fund is pooled into both the capital and third party-fund. These unique operandi of WVCS could be adopted, as long as there are mudharabah dan musharakah contracts for development of the Indonesian Economy.
Estilos de vida de los usuarios de las salas de consumo higiénico de Barcelona
Authors: Clua García Rafael 
Published: August 2018

En la actualidad, no se conocen investigaciones sobre los estilos de vida de los usuarios de las salas de consumo higiénico (SCH) de Barcelona. Dicho aspecto es fundamental para profundizar en los factores socioculturales que determinan los comportamientos de los consumidores de drogas que acuden a estos dispositivos y aumentar el conocimiento del uso que hacen de los programas de reducción de daños y los tratamientos para las drogodependencias. Con el fin de investigar esta cuestión, se realizó un estudio cualitativo combinando la observación participante en cinco SCH y entrevistas semiestructuradas a 16 usuarios de drogas. Al comparar las características de los usuarios y analizar las formas de consumo y las medidas de prevención que utilizan, se identificaron cuatro estilos de vida: “rutero”, “parroquiano”, “pasajero” y “fiestero”. Estos hallazgos amplían nuestra comprensión de las necesidades sociales y sanitarias, así como nuestro conocimiento de las motivaciones de los consumidores de drogas. Estos aspectos son cruciales para el diseño de políticas y programas de reducción de daños más eficaces.
Factores de logro en procesos de resocialización del habitante en situación de calle y consumidor de sustancias psicoactivas en Medellín, Colombia
Authors: Calderón Vallejo Gustavo Adolfo , Gómez Vargas Maricelly , Zapata Colorado Johan Esteban , Dávila Cañas Lucas 
Published: August 2018

Introducción: La habitabilidad en calle y su relación con el consumo de sustancias psicoactivas puede abordarse desde los factores de logro para la resocialización, considerados como condiciones individuales, familiares y sociales que favorecen la adaptación del individuo al contexto al que retorna. Metodología: Se entrevistaron a 15 personas resocializadas, los datos se sistematizaron en el software Atlas Ti. 6.0 para su análisis desde un enfoque hermenéutico. Resultados y discusión: Se destaca a nivel individual un ajuste en la personalidad de los resocializados para las relaciones adaptativas, percepciones constructivas de sí mismo y los otros, una motivación y autoeficacia asociadas a la reconstrucción de las redes de apoyo fundadas en las relaciones positivas con miembros de la familia consanguínea, amigos o pareja, además de la importancia de la educación, el trabajo, el acceso a la salud, la cultura y la reducción significativa del consumo de drogas para mantenerse alejados de la calle.
Improving Cognition through Dance in Older Filipinos with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Dominguez Jacqueline C. , del Moral Maria Clarissa O. , Chio Jeshya Obeso A. , de Guzman Ma. Fe P. , Natividad Boots P. , Decena Jay-Pee M. , Montalvo Maryanne Jenelle Y. , Reandelar Macario , Phung Kieu T.T. 
Published: August 2018

Background:
People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are considered a high-risk population
for developing dementia and therefore potential targets for preventive interventions. So far, no
pharmacological interventions have proven to be effective. Latest evidence has laid the groundwork for
the hypothesis that dancing can have beneficial effect on cognition by improving neuroplasticity.

Objective:
This study aimed to examine whether a structured modular ballroom dance intervention (INDAK)
could improve cognition among Filipino older persons with MCI.

Methods:
A two-armed, single-blinded, quasi-experimental study was conducted in a community-based
population at Marikina City, Philippines. Two hundred and seven participants older than 60 years old
with MCI participated through self-assigned allocation to dance (N=101) and control (N=106) groups.
The intervention group received INDAK consisting eight types of ballroom dances with increasing
complexity lasting one hour, twice a week for 48 weeks. Neurologists and psychologists blinded to the
group allocation administered baseline and post intervention assessments using Alzheimer’s Disease
Assessment Scale – Cognitive (ADAS-Cog), Filipino version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment
(MoCA-P), Boston Naming Test (BNT), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Instrumental Activities of
Daily Living (IADL) and Disability Assessment for Dementia (DAD).

Results:
Baseline sociodemographic and clinical characteristics did not differ between groups. The
mean differences between baseline and 48-week assessments were compared between dancers and controls,
showing that the intervention group improved in ADAS-Cog, MoCA-P, BNT and GDS.

Conclusion:
INDAK is potentially a novel, ecological and inexpensive non-pharmacological intervention
that can improve cognition among older Filipinos with MCI.
Evaluation of Anti-cancer Activity of Stilbene and Methoxydibenzo[b,f] oxepin Derivatives
Authors: Garbicz Damian , Mielecki Damian , Wrzesinski Michal , Pilzys Tomasz , Marcinkowski Michal , Piwowarski Jan , Debski Janusz , Palak Ewelina , Szczecinski Przemyslaw , Krawczyk Hanna , Grzesiuk Elzbieta 
Published: August 2018

Background:
Stilbenes, 1,2-diphenylethen derivatives, including resveratrol and combretastatins,
show anticancer features especially against tumor angiogenesis. Fosbretabulin, CA-4, in
combination with carboplatin, is in the last stages of clinical tests as an inhibitor of thyroid cancer.
The mode of action of these compounds involves suppression of angiogenesis through interfering
with tubulin (de)polymerization.

Objective:
We have previously synthesized five E-2-hydroxystilbenes and seven dibenzo
[b,f]oxepins in Z configuration, with methyl or nitro groups at varied positions. The aim of the present
work was to evaluate the anticancer activity and molecular mechanism(s) of action of these
compounds.

Results:
Two healthy, EUFA30 and HEK293, and two cancerous, HeLa and U87, cell lines were
treated with four newly synthetized stilbenes and seven oxepins. Two of these compounds, JJR5 and
JJR6, showed the strongest cytotoxic effect against cancerous cells tested and these two were selected
for further investigations. They induced apoptosis with sub-G1 or S cell cycle arrest and
PARP cleavage, with no visible activation of caspases 3 and 7. Proteomic differential analysis of
stilbene-treated cells led to the identification of proteins involved almost exclusively in cell cycle
management, apoptosis, DNA repair and stress response, e.g. oxidative stress.

Conclusion:
Among the newly synthesized stilbene derivatives, we selected two as potent anticancer
compounds triggering late apoptosis/necrosis in cancerous cells through sub-G1 phase cell cycle
arrest. They changed cyclin expression, induced DNA repair mechanisms, enzymes involved in
apoptosis and oxidative stress response. Compounds JJR5 and JJR6 can be a base for structure
modification(s) to obtain even more active derivatives.
LC-MS for Simultaneous Determination of Vancomycin and Teicoplanin in Patient Plasma and its Application to Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Authors: Yuan Guiyan , Liu Danni , Bu Fanlong , Wang Yanyan , Wang Benjie , Guo Ruichen 
Published: August 2018

Background:
Therapeutic drug monitoring is recommended for patients taking vancomycin
and teicoplanin to ensure pharmaceutical efficacy and prevent toxicity. Only few studies were reported
regarding the simultaneous determination of vancomycin and teicoplanin in human plasma.

Objective:
The study aimed at developing and validating a Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
(LC-MS) method for simultaneous determination and therapeutic drug monitoring of vancomycin and
teicoplanin in patients with severe infection.

Method:

Plasma was processed by protein precipitation extraction. The analytes were separated on a
C18 column by gradient elution with 0.1% formic acid and acetonitrile as mobile phase and measured by
electrospray ionization source in positive selective ion monitoring mode at m/z 724.7 (vancomycin),
940.7 (teicoplanin) and 329.0 (bergenin). The plasma samples (104) were obtained from patients who
were taking vancomycin or teicoplanin for further analysis.

Results:

The calibration curves were linear within the range of 0.25–40 µg/mL for vancomycin, and
0.5-40 µg/mL for teicoplanin. Either inter- or intra-day precision was less than 10.01 %. The extraction
recoveries ranged from 89.99 to 94.29% for vancomycin and from 39.83 to 40.16 % for teicoplanin.
Vancomycin and teicoplanin in plasma were stable at various storage conditions. The measured mean
trough concentrations were 12.313 µg/mL for vancomycin and 8.765 µg/mL for teicoplanin.

Conclusion:
This method was successfully applied to therapeutic drug monitoring of vancomycin and
teicoplanin in patients. It is with great clinic value for monitoring and predicting the individual response
of patients under treatment.
Aesthetic Rehabilitation in Teeth with Wear from Bruxism and Acid Erosion
Authors: Godoy de Oliveira Pamella Tomazi , Somacal Deise Caren , Júnior Luiz Henrique Burnett , Spohr Ana Maria 
Published: August 2018

Background:Bruxism is defined as a repetitive activity of grinding the teeth through lateral or protrusive movements of the mandible, and it is considered the most complex and destructive functional disorder. In addition, erosion caused by diet or reflux can damage the remaining teeth.Objective:In this report, a patient with bruxism and dental erosion was treated with a multidisciplinary approach to restore the function and aesthetic.Methods:This clinical report describes the management of an adult woman, 33 years old, who was dissatisfied with the aesthetics of her smile and complained of joint pain and headaches. As result of her condition, the patient’s dentition exhibited generalized wear on the vestibular and incisal surface of the upper incisors incompatible with her age, moderate darkening of the teeth and excess gingival tissue in the upper incisors. After a detailed anamnesis and clinical examination, a diagnosis of bruxism and acid erosion caused by a diet rich in citrus foods and beverages was obtained. Forthwith, a treatment plan was established, and the patient underwent home bleaching, gingivoplasty and ceramic laminates of lithium disilicate on the anterior teeth. After the rehabilitation was completed, a night guard was made to reduce the symptoms of bruxism and avoid fracture of the ceramic restorations. The patient was followed at different time intervals.Conclusion:The improvement in the aesthetics of the teeth was significant and remained stable after periodic controls in which no adverse effects were observed.
Analysis and Validation of a New Access System to the Airport Salerno-Costa D'Amalfi
Authors: Pagliara Francesca , Riccio Giuseppina , Troisi Claudio 
Published: August 2018

Airport accessibility is an important criterion for airport choice and therefore also for an airport competition. When users choose an itinerary, they think about the transport chain from an origin to a destination. Therefore, the variables having an impact on their decision for a given alternative go beyond the price and quality of air services from one airport to another. The decision for or against a given air service and a given airport is to a certain extent dependent on the accessibility of the airport.The objective of this manuscript is to propose an analysis and a validation of a new access system to the airport Salerno-Costa d’Amalfi in Campania region, in the south of Italy, due to its growing development. Three different scenarios are proposed and simulated. Performance indicators are provided in order to quantify the effects of the alternative interventions aiming at improving the accessibility of the airport itself. Policy-makers may be interested in a more accessible airport since these interventions may have impacts on the regional socioeconomic development.
An Efficient Distributed Single-hop Relay Supporting (EDSRS) MAC Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Kakria Arvind , Aseri Trilok Chand 
Published: August 2018

Background & Objective:
Wireless communication has immensely grown during the past
few decades due to significant demand for mobile access. Although cost-effective as compared to their
wired counterpart, maintaining good quality-of-service (QoS) in these networks has always remained
a challenge. Multiple-input Multiple-output (MIMO) systems, which consists of multiple transmitter
and receiver antennas, have been widely acknowledged for their QoS and transmit diversity. Though
suited for cellular base stations, MIMO systems are not suited for small-sized wireless nodes due to
their hardware complexity, cost, and increased power requirements. Cooperative communication that
allows relays, i.e. mobile or fixed nodes in a communication network, to share their resources and
forward other node’s data to the destination node has substituted the MIMO systems nowadays. To
harness the full benefit of cooperative communication, appropriate relay node selection is very important.
This paper presents an efficient single-hop distributed relay supporting medium access control
(MAC) protocol (EDSRS) that works in the single-hop environment and improves the energy efficiency
and the life of relay nodes without compensating the throughput of the network.
Methods: The protocol has been simulated using NS2 simulator. The proposed protocol is compared
with energy efficient cooperative MAC protocol (EECOMAC) and legacy distributed coordination
function (DCF) on the basis of throughput, energy efficiency, transmission delay and an end to end delay
with various payload sizes.

Result and Conclusion:
The result of the comparison indicates that the proposed protocol (EDSRS)
outperforms the other two protocols.
Effect of Atmospheric Packaging Method on Quality of Ready-to-eat Cooked Rice from IR 64 Rice (Oryza sativa L. indica)
Authors: Nugrahanto Anggita , Supriyadi Supriyadi , Pranoto Yudi 
Published: August 2018

Rice is considered as staple food that consumed in the form of steamed rice. Due to the emergency condition, like volcano eruption or flood, the availability and accessibility might be a serious problem. Therefore, a ready-to-eat rice is necessary. It would need a design processing condition to produce practical cooked rice in more economically packaging with different method.Normal packaging and vacuum packaging of cooked rice followed by steaming for 60 minutes was conducted in this study. Two different storage temperatures include cold and room storage in day 0, 1, 4, and 7 was used to evaluate. The result showed that vacuum packaging gave better reduction in microbial parameter. However, panelist gave same preference in both normal and vacuum packaged cooked rice. Overall, cold stored-packaged cooked rice gave better quality than room stored-packaged cooked rice, especially in microbial parameter. Thus, combination of vacuum packaging and cold storing could be an alternative way to produce cooked rice which can be consumed in difficult condition.
Prioritization of Natural Dye Selection In Batik Tulis Using AHP and TOPSIS Approach
Authors: Chamid Ahmad Abdul , Murti Alif Catur 
Published: August 2018

Batik is the most popular tradisional cloth made using the wax-resist dyeing technique. The fabric is found in various city in Indonesia, one of them is Lasem which popular with hand-drawn batik is called Batik Tulis Lasem. Natural dye selection is one of the most important priority for the batik tulis craftsmen. Natural dyes made from leaves and flowers. Proper selection of natural dye will impact on color, motif, and brightness on batik tulis fabric. AHP and TOPSIS methods can be used together to selecting natural dye especially the batik tulis lasem. AHP method is used in determining the weights of the criteria, and then TOPSIS method is needed for determining the best alternative on natural dye of batik tulis. According to the result of research, TOPSIS method is used to determine the priority of alternative on natural dye. Based on calculation with TOPSIS method , the fourth alternative (A4 is kayu secang) get priority value is 0.8478, so kayu secang is recommended to the craftsmen that will used this material as the natural dye.