bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Ischaemic Foot Ulcers in Type 2 Diabetes: A Clinical Trial
Authors: Perren Sarah , Gatt Alfred , Papanas Nikolaos , Formosa Cynthia 
Published: September 2018

Background and Aims:
Several treatment modalities and protocols for ischaemic foot ulcers are available. However, little consensus exists on optimal treatment. The aim of this study was to compare Standard Wound Care (SWC) alone vs. SWC with adjunct hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the treatment of ischaemic Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs).

Patients and Methods:
Twenty-six patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) presenting with a newly diagnosed ischaemic foot ulcer were included. These were divided into group A (SWC with adjunct HBOT) and group B (SWC only). Participants were followed every week for 4 weeks and their ulcers were measured for their surface area and depth to assess any change in wound size.

Results:
Both treatment arms succeeded in reducing ulcer area and depth (p<0.001). However, ulcer area (p<0.001) and depth (p<0.001) exhibited superior improvement in group A.

Conclusion :
Adjunctive HBOT appears to improve wound healing in ischaemic DFUs and merits further study.
Elevated Tumor Necrosis Factor-α and Transforming Growth Factor-β in Prostatic Tissue are Risk Factors for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms after Transurethral Resection of the Prostate in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Patients with Urinary Retention
Authors: Duarsa Gede W.K. , Oka Anak A. G. , Maliawan Sri , Soebadi Doddy M. , Astawa Putu , Bakta Made , Sukrama Dewa M. , Manuaba Ida B. P. , Astawa Nyoman M. 
Published: September 2018

Background:
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) after Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) occur in one-third of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) patients, may be caused by persistent prostatic inflammation and fibrosis.

Objective:
This study aims to evaluate the role of inflammation and fibrosis in pathological mechanism of LUTS among patients with BPH who underwent TURP by assessing their PSA, TNF-α, and TGF-β level.

Design, Setting, and Participant:
Data in this study were analyzed with the 2-way hypothesis. The study used odds ratio to define the risk factors of LUTS after TURP. The samples of the study are BPH patients after TURP aged 50-80 years old.

Interventions:
No intervention(s).

Outcome Measurements and Statistical Analysis:
The data analyzed using SPSS version 21.0 for Windows.

Results and Limitations:
There were 34 cases of LUTS and 42 controls without LUTS. We found that there were an increased levels of TNF-α (> 46.95 pg/ml) (OR 55.6, 95% Confidence Interval [CI] 11.1-278.4, p=0.00) and TGF-β (> 207.63 pg/ml) (OR 16.7, 95%CI 5.3-52.8, p=0.00). The result of multiple linear logistic regression analysis obtained equation Y= 0.033 x TNF-α + 0.031 x TGF-β. Population Attributable Risk (PAR) % TNF-α is 60%, PAR % TGF-β is 53%.

Conclusion:
Combination of elevated levels of TNF-α (>46.95 pg/ml) and TGF-β (>207.63) in prostate tissue is the risk factors for the occurrence of LUTS after TURP.

Patient Summary:
In this study, we enrolled 76 patients who were diagnosed with BPH and urinary retention. After TURP, there were 34 cases of LUTS and 42 controls without LUTS. We found that the levels of TNF-α and TGF-β between cases and controls were significantly different. We conclude that the combination of elevated levels of TNF-α and TGF-β in prostate tissue is the risk factors for the occurrence of LUTS after TURP.
Psychological Distress Induces Poor Sleep Quality: A Cross-Sectional Study of Pharmacy Students in Bandung City, Indonesia
Authors: Alfian Sofa D. , Ng Henry , Destiani Dika P. , Abdulah Rizky 
Published: September 2018

Introduction:
Poor subjective sleep quality in undergraduate students has not been widely studied in Bandung city, Indonesia. Poor sleep quality has been related to a number of risk factors for poor health outcomes.

Objective:
To analyze the association between psychological distress and subjective sleep quality.

Methods:
A cross sectional survey was done in one of the universities of Bandung city, Indonesia. Data were collected from 290 undergraduate students selected through consecutive sampling. Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Kessler-10 questionnaire were administered.

Results:
The prevalence of psychological distress was well (43.1%), mild (28.6%), moderate (20.7%), and severe (7.6%). The overall sleep quality was poor and good in 84.5% and 15.5% of the students. There was a significant association between psychological distress and poor sleep quality (p=0.006). The multivariate analysis suggested that psychological distress was a predictor of poor sleep quality (OR 1.991; 95% CI, 1.311−3.026).

Conclusion:
There is a need for an awareness of the college resources to help manage the stress levels of students through effective coping strategy-related study habits.
Antimicrobial Activity of Highly Fluorinated Thiocarbamates and Dithiocarbamates
Authors: Thebti Amal , Chniti Ines , Sanhoury Med Abderrahmane , Chehidi Ikram , Ouzari Hadda Imene , Boudabous Abdellatif 
Published: September 2018

Background:The widespread occurrence of resistance to current antibiotics has triggered increasing research efforts to design and develop innovative antibacterial and antifungal agents that could overcome such antimicrobial resistance.Objective:The aim of this work was the in vitro evaluation of twelve highly fluorinated Nmonosubstituted thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates and six non-fluorinated analogs against nine bacterial strains and three fungal species.Methods:The in vitro antimicrobial activity against the tested microrganisms was evaluated using the microdilution broth method.Results:Escherichia coli ATCC 8739, Salmonella sp., Staphylococcus aureus 6539 and all the three fungi (Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and Penicillium expansum) exhibited the highest rate of susceptibility, whilst Enterococcus faecuim ATCC 19436 and particularly Escherichia coli DH5α were less susceptible. Thiocarbamate (1i) and dithiocarbamate (2i) showed both the lowest MIC values (3.9 µg/mL) and the widest spectrum of antibacterial activity. Furthermore, the N-ethyl derivatives inhibited more efficiently the growth of bacteria than N-aryl analogs.Conclusion:The fluorinated compounds showed, in general, a relatively more potent antibacterial activity than non-fluorinated counterparts. The results indicate that these thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates could be promising candidates as potential antimicrobial agents.
Meropenem/colistin versus meropenem/ampicillin–sulbactam in the treatment of carbapenem-resistant pneumonia
Authors: Khalili Hossein , Shojaei Lida , Mohammadi Mostafa , Beigmohammadi Mohammad-Taghi , Abdollahi Alireza , Doomanlou Mahsa 
Published: September 2018

Aim:
Efficacy of colistin and ampicillin–sulbactam have not been compared in treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia due to
A. baumannii
. Efficacy of colistin and ampicillin–sulbactam in combination with meropenem were compared in treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia due to carbapenem-resistant
A. baumannii
.
Method:
47 patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia due to carbapenem-resistant
A. baumannii
were randomized to receive meropenem/colistin or meropenem/ampicillin–sulbactam for 14 days. Clinical and microbiological responses and 28-day mortality were considered as outcomes.
Results:
Clinical response (75 vs 69.6%; p = 0.75) and microbial eradication (87.50 vs 91.3%; p = 0.59) were comparable between meropenem/colistin and meropenem/ampicillin–sulbactam groups, respectively.
Conclusion:
In this study, clinical and microbiological response were comparable between the meropenem/colistin and meropenem/ampicillin–sulbactam groups.
Embryo Germination Development of Coffea arabica L.at Various Media Composition, Subcultures Stages and Embryo Size
Authors: Arimarsetiowati Rina 
Published: September 2018

Most reliable and efficient protocol for Coffea arabica L. of Sigararutang variety plant regeneration was established using embryoid as an early explant from the induction of embryogenic callus phase. A completely randomized designs with 5 replications was designed to accomplish 20 protocols of embryo germina-tion methods with different steps of subculture, size of embryo and germination medium. The embryogenic calluses from the flush leave explant were induced embryoid on a half-strength MS medium fortified with a half-strength combina-tion vitamin of 1.8 mg/L nicotinic acid, 10.1 mg/L thiamin HCl and 3.1 mg/L pyri-doxine, 50 mg/L myo inositol, 33 mg/L L.cistein, 1 mg/L Kinetin, 0.1 mg/L NAA, 20 gr/L sucrose, 2.4 gr/L gelrite and pH 5.5.The result showed that Protocol 17 was the most effective, with 59,2% of rooted cotyledons, 4.04 cm of length of roots, 1.68 cm of length of hypocotyl, 20.8% of opened cotyledons and 100% of cotyledonary embryo at the end of 8 weeks which used the B medium, large embryos and twice phase of subculture from liquid medium to solid medium. The Protocol 17 is stable protocol from low to high value. Protocol 8 is the steady protocol from high to low value. Protocols 17 and 8 are the highest and lowest ranking, respectively, for each parameter. Protocol 17 is the most suitable for the germination embryo somatic.
Determining Optimum Point of Robusta Coffee Bean Roasting Process for Taste Consistency
Authors: Dharmawan Andi , Cahyo Firstyoryza , Widyotomo Sukrisno 
Published: September 2018

Roasting is an important coffee bean processing that affect quality and flavor consistency. Roasting parameters are summarized in the roasting profile which describe density, water content, pH, yield, taste, time and temperature as well as roasting technique of the beans. Roasting profile which is important for roaster master varies according to coffee bean types, such as Arabica and Robusta collected from specific area. Therefore, this paper studiedthe process of roasting Robusta coffee beans collected from Sumber Asin, Malang with normal roast technique using roaster machine in order to get taste consistency with determining optimum point from these parameters. During roasting process, temperature changes were recorded every two minutes for 20 minutes after temperature reached 180 OC. Density, moisture content, yield, pH, and flavor were assessed after roasting. The normal roasting technique required optimum roasting time of 9-10 minutes at 180 ± 5 OC, density value of 0.49 ± 0.04 gram/ml, water content of 3.5 ± 1.3%, losses 9.7 ± 1.9%, pH 5.3 ± 0.2, with chocolaty, spicy, and thick body flavors. There was strong correlation between Robusta roasting profile with all parameters measured. The optimal Robusta roasting time could be determined from intersec-tion line between temperature and density in the roasting profile. Robusta optimum roasting time is about 10 minutes. The roaster master could use optimum roasting time in accordance to roasting quality.
Review of The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy
Authors: Conces Rory J. 
Published: September 2018

Rory J. Conces reviews The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy. Maggie Berg and Barbara K. Seeber, with a new Foreword by Stefan Collini. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2017, ISBN: 978-1-4875-2185-1.
Akulturasi Budaya pada Upacara Perkawinan Masyarakat Jawa di Desa Perlis Kecamatan Brandan Barat
Authors: Nurjannah Nurjannah , Ayu Arti Galuh 
Published: September 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui akulturasi budaya Jawa dan Melayu Perlis dalam proses perkawinan masyarakat Jawa di Desa Perlis Kecamatan Brandan Barat pada umumnya. Untuk memperoleh data tersebut penulis menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan narasumber tokoh-tokoh masyarakat dan adat. Data dikumpulkan dengan teknik: observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Desa Perlis terbentuk karena adanya migrasi dari Perlis Malaysia yang bertujuan untuk mendapatkan kehidupan yang lebih baik. Desa Perlis juga menjadi tujuan migrasi oleh kelompok etnis Jawa dari Pulau Jawa yang kemudian terjadi interaksi yang mengakibatkan kontak budaya yaitu Akulturasi. Akulturasi ini terlihat pada proses perkawinan pada masyarakat Jawa yang telah mengadopsi budaya Melayu Perlis. Corak akulturasi pada proses perkawinan masyarakat Jawa di Desa Perlis terlihat pada malam sebelum prosesi inti dilakukan yaitu pada saat malam berinai dan bersanding satu. Proses tersebut tidak dilakukan oleh masyarakt Jawa yang tinggal di Kecamatan Brandan Barat ataupun yang tinggal di Pulau Jawa. Akulturasi tersebut dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor yaitu adanya migrasi, interaksi, adaptasi dan perkawinan campuran. Kata Kunci: Akulturasi Budaya; Masyarakat Jawa; Upacara Perkawian.
Eksistensi Silek Galombang Pada Upacara Perkawinan Etnis Minangkabau Di Medan
Authors: Mahmudin Shafwan , Andayani Trisni 
Published: September 2018

Penelitian ini adalah mengenai Eksistensi Silek Galombang pada upacara perkawinan etnis Minangkabau di kelurahan Kota Matsum II Kecamatan Medan Area. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keberadaan, proses pelaksanaan pada upacara perkawinan, dan perubahan yang terjadi serta upaya pelestarian Silek Galombang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif yang menjelaskan mengenai data dan berdasarkan fakta yang terjadi di lapangan. Subjek informan adalah Tokoh Adat Minangkabau, Pemain Silek Galombang, dan Masyarakat di sekitaran Kota Matsum II. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan melakukan studi lapangan dengan cara observasi, wawancara (Field Research), pendekatan informan, penelitian kepustakaan (Library Research), dan studi dokumentasi. Dari hasil penelitian ini dapat diketahui bahwa Silek Galombang pada upacara perkawinan masih diakui keberadaannya yaitu dengan adanya Group Seni Budaya Minang Keluarga Bayur. Proses pelaksanaan Silek Galombang yaitu gerakan pertunjukan mengggunakan bungo-bungo silek rampak simultan sebagai ilustrasi untuk memperindah gerakan Silek Galombang dan barisan pemain Silek Galombang menggunakan pola berbaris satu arah yang dinamakan dengan Silek Manyongsong. Perubahan yang terjadi pada Silek Galombang saat ini yaitu adanya variasi fungsi kegunaannya yaitu pertunjukannya berperan penting dalam penyambutan kedatangan tamu kehormatan tokoh adat. Peran dari Tokoh adat Minangkabau di Kelurahan Kota Matsum II sangat penting terhadap upaya pelestarian seni pertunjukan tradisional.
Pendidikan Multikultural Dalam Membentuk Karakter Bangsa Indonesia
Authors: Najmina Nana 
Published: September 2018

Pendidikan Multikulturalisme di Indonesia harusnya menggali nilai SARA dan kebudayaan peserta didik sebagai keyakinan mereka yang mengajarkan kalau perbedaan adalah takdir Tuhan. Dalam perbedaan rasa cinta dan kasih sayang sesama harus terus dikembangkan. Pendidikan mampu menciptakan sikap toleransi, saling menolong dengan pembelajaran yang memiliki visi dan tindakan pembiasaan di semua satuan pendidikan. Pendidikan Multikultural berpusat pada karakter ke Indonesiaan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran Mmultikultural ini dilakukan dengan pembentukan pola pikir, sikap, tindakan, dan pembiasaan sehingga muncullah kesadaran nasional yang berkarakter. Terwujudnya karakter keindonesiaan menjadi landasan sebagai ciri khas manusia Indonesia. Kekuatan keindonesiaan menjadi energi untuk menjadi Indonesia sebagai bangsa besar di tengah percaturan bangsa-bangsa didunia. Bangsa besar hanya dapat diwujudkan melalui karakter manusia yang kuat. Karakter keindonesiaan melalui pendidikan multikulturalisme salah satu harapan menuju Indonesia besar di masa depan dengan keyakinan kolektif sebagai bangsa. Tujuan artikel ini mendiskripsikan pendidikan multikultural dalam membentuk karakter bangsa. Metode yang digunakan adalah kajian pustaka.
Penggunaan Google Forms Sebagai Media Pemberian Tugas Mata Kuliah Pengantar Ilmu Sosial
Authors: Iqbal Muhammad , Rosramadhana Rosramadhana , Amal Bakhrul Khair , Rumapea Murni Eva 
Published: September 2018

Kehadiran kurikulum Kerangka Kualifikasi Nasional Indonesia memiliki dampak terhadap perubahan dalam proses belajar-mengajar khususnya dalam pemberian tugas pada setiap mata kuliah yang terkait dengan 6 (enam ) penugasan, yaitu Tugas Rutin, Critical Book Report (CBR), Critical Journal/Research Report (CJR), Rekayasa Ide, Mini Research dan Project. Adanya 6 (enam) penugasan mata kuliah tersebut, dosen mengalami kendala dalam mengolah menyimpan dan menilai tugas-tugas yang diberikan kepada mahasiswa. Penggunaan google forms dapat memberikan alternatif kepada tim dosen dalam mengorganisasikan penugasan mata kuliah berbasis Kerangka Kualifikasi Nasional Indonesia. Keuntungan menggunakan google forms adalah efektif, efisien, interaktif serta meminimalkan penggunaan kertas. Sementara itu kendala/kelemahan dalam menggunakanya adalah ketika koneksi internet tidak berjalan dengan baik atau terputus.
The Position of Tourist Escorts in Serbia
Authors: Dragin Aleksandra , Lazarević Aleksandra , Mijatov Maja 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
This paper deals with the position of tourist escorts in Serbia, primarily in a domain of business ethics. Employees’ behaviour is important aspect of gaining the business stability, which is reflecting the importance of business ethics for reaching the prosperity within specific organisation, together with the improvement of business performances reflected in the form of financial indicators. The main results of the research are related to attitudes of tourist escorts from Serbia regarding the business ethics in a scope of their work. Historical method, together with a field research (work of one co-author within the position of tourist escort) and a research in the form of interviews were used for data collecting procedure. Furthermore, descriptive and analytical-synthetic methods were used in data processing and during the interpretation of the gained results. Research results could be useful in practical terms to the whole tourism industry, especially to tourist agencies, tourist escorts and tourist guides.
Planning and Developing Human Resources as a Factor of Improving the Competitiveness of Montenegrin Nautical Tourism
Authors: Kovačević Zoran , Mladenović Igor 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Nautical tourism is one of the fastest growing tourism segments on the Montenegrin part of the Adriatic coast. In the past ten years, the number and size of reception capacities in Montenegrin nautical tourism has increased by more than twice. The construction of three marinas with over 500 berths is under way, expected to be on the market by the end of 2019. The development of this tourism segment has been more the result of individual investment projects, than an outcome of strategic development processes. There has been no destination support to the development, and staff needed for new product introduction and positioning have not been trained. According to current development plans, the formation of nautical tourist offer on the Montenegrin coast in nautical tourism ports and related activities of charter companies and service centers are expected to provide over 1000 jobs. The aim of this paper is to analyze the current situation and planned activities within Montenegrin nautical tourist offer and consider the current staff training programmes for the needs of the respective development, with reference to experiences of the most developed destinations, to provide guidelines and recommendations aimed at creating appropriate staff support as the basis for the future comparative advantage of Montenegro on the international nautical tourism market. The paper will rely on general methodological principles applied to the specific research subject. The main scientific research methods to be used in the paper are: inductive-deductive, analytical, synthetic, and statistical methods.
Barriers to innovation in services and manufacturing firms: The case of Kosovo
Authors: Retkoceri Betim , Kurteshi Rinor 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
The aim of this study is to discover the barriers to innovation in Kosovo service and manufacturing firms. In accordance with the research objectives, this study presents a comparison between service and manufacturing firms regarding barriers to innovation. The study is exploratory and a mixed methodology is used, while the findings are compared with the most recent literature. The findings indicate that traditional management practices and state policies are hindering innovation, although there is a general recognition for change. Additionally, resistance to change and traditional operational practices are found to impede innovation. Lastly, lack of planning skills, lack of financial resources, fear of failure and lack of adoption of an innovation culture are found to be fundamental factors in impeding innovation in Kosovo firms. The contribution of this research is in enriching and extending the current knowledge of barriers to innovation for academia, practitioners and readers. Notably, this is a unique contribution for Kosovar academics and practitioners interested in the main factors that impede innovation.
International recognition of Ferenc Pápai Páriz as one of the first descriptors of all 4 cardinal signs of Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Dániel Bereczki , Árpád Balla , Benedek Pelok , Szabolcs Szatmári 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Pax Corporis is the first book written in Hungarian that presents in detail human diseases, their etiology and treatment. Ferenc Pápai Páriz had completed the manuscript entitled Pax Corporis in 1687, and it was published 3 years later in 1690 in Kolozsvár. Ferenc Pápai Páriz summarized the knowledge he gained during his studies and accumulated during his personal practice. He did not write this book for the professionals but for those poor people who had no access to physician’s care. This was the reason why Pax Corporis was written in Hungarian. Whereas Pápai’s Latin language scripts – for example his doctoral thesis written in Basel – are known to the international scientific community, the Hungarian language Pax Corporis remained unknown for all who were not familiar with the language. For this reason it also remained neglected that in Pax Corporis Ferenc Pápai Páriz had given a detailed description of all four currently acknowledged cardinal signs of Parkinson’s disease – tremor, rigor, bradykinesia and postural instability – and also of other characteristics of the disease 130 years before James Parkinson. The report on the description of the syndrome of Parkinson’s disease in Pax Corporis was presented to the international professional community in 2009. In the current study we evaluated the international recognition of Ferenc Pápai Páriz as one of the first descriptors of all 4 cardinal signs of Parkinson’s disease. We searched scientific citation databases – Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar – and also performed general searches on the web. We found that until April 2018 Pápai Páriz has been cited among those who first described the complete motor syndrome of Parkinson’ disease in Pax Corporis, in many countries of the world from New Zealand to Canada, and also in 16 European countries. Citations appeared in dissertations, scientific publications, textbooks, handbooks, professional websites and other documents. Three centuries after his original Hungarian script, Ferenc Pápai Páriz got his international recognition in medical history as one of the first descriptors of the syndrome of Parkinson’s disease.