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Significance of motivational interviewing in public health
Authors: Szczekala Katarzyna , Kanadys Katarzyna , Wiktor Krzysztof , Wiktor Henryk 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a specific style of communication based on collaboration, aimed at achieving a goal and focused on change talk. This is conducted in an atmosphere of comprehension, acceptance and compassion, being intended to strengthen inner motivation and commitment to attain goals by the search for, and assessment of, the individual’s reasons for change. Change talk may refer to new behaviours, lifestyles or the introduction of treatment adherence. Therefore, it can be a part of health care provider – patient communication. The application of MI contributes to an increase in patients’ concordance and compliance as well as rightness of the therapy prescribed because it heightens an individual’s awareness and eagerness to change and triggers positive thinking, being focused on resources and values. The aim of this article is to familiarise the MI character and present some interesting examples characterised by a diversity of ideas in the overall vision of public health concentrated on health promotion. A non-systematic literature review of the years 2003-2018 on the use of MI in health promotion in PubMed provided evidence of great interest in MI in such contexts as body weight reduction, an increase in physical activity, or coping with risk behaviours e.g. addictions. The aforementioned problems are a major cause of non-communicable diseases. The application of MI results in health behaviour improvement along with increased self-esteem and self-efficacy, inner motivation and willingness to change habits.
A prospective study of hospitalized patients with leukemoid reaction; causes, prognosis and value of manual peripheral smear review
Authors: Karakonstantis Stamatis , Koulouridi Mina , Pitsillos Kyriakos , Kalokyri Eirini , Kozyri Anna , Gourniezaki Galateia , Lydakis Charalampos 
Published: March 2019

Abstract

Introduction. Several diagnoses have been associated with leukemoid reaction (LR). In patients with LR the diagnostic and prognostic value of detailed manual blood smear counts (such as the percentage of band cells or grading of neutrophil toxic changes) has not been studied previously.

Methods. We prospectively recorded all hospitalized adult (> 18 years old) patients with LR (≥ 30000/ul) of neutrophilic predominance, excluding patients with pre-existing leukocytosis due to hematological malignancies. We examined the diagnoses and prognosis (in-hospital mortality and post-discharge mortality up to a year after the end of the study) of these patients as well as the value of manual peripheral smear review.

Results. We recorded a total of 93 patients with LR from January 2017 to December 2017. Infection was the most common diagnosis (70%), followed by malignancy (7.5%) and bleeding (6.5%). In-hospital mortality (45%) and post-discharge mortality (35% of those discharged) were very high. Among blood smear findings, only neutrophil vacuolation was significantly more common in patients with infections (34%), although it was also observed in many patients without any infection (13%). Blood smear findings were not associated with prognosis.

Conclusion. Detailed manual smear review is a labor-intensive procedure and it has limited diagnostic and prognostic value in unselected hospitalized patients with neutrophilic LR.
Trade Competition Measurement and the Choice of Measurement Indexes
Authors: Dumitrescu Iulia Monica , Crespo Nuno , Simões Nadia 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
The aim of this paper is to bring a methodological and empirical contribution to the measurement of trade competition. Globalization and the emergence of new poles in the world economy brought changes to the global landscape and consequent increase in international trade. There is a debate in the literature with regard the indexes that are better fit to be applied in empirical examples for the acquirement of relevant results for measurement of trade competition. This measurement will be achieved by observing the levels of structural similarity in distinct areas and at different moments in time. A higher degree of similarity between the export structures implies a stronger competition in destination markets. The values obtained for this measurement are highly relevant for the trade competition topic. Through this study we further explore the measurement of trade competition and comparatively discuss several indexes used in this area of research.
The FDI-Growth Nexus in South Africa: A Re-Examination Using Quantile Regression Approach
Authors: Khobai Hlalefang , Hamman Nicolene , Mkhombo Thando , Mhaka Simba , Mavikela Nomahlubi , Phiri Andrew 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
This study sought to contribute to the growing empirical literature by investigating the effects of FDI on per capita GDP growth for South Africa using time series data collected between 1970 and 2016. Compared to the majority of previous studies, we use quantile regressions which investigates the effects of FDI on economic growth at different distributional quantiles. Puzzling enough, the empirical results show that FDI has a negative influence on welfare at extremely low quantiles whereas at other levels this effect turns insignificant. Contrary, the effects of domestic investment on welfare is positive and significant at all levels. Collectively, these results have important implications for policymakers in South Africa.
Comparative Assessment of the Image Divide and Link Algorithm in Different Color Spaces
Authors: Guada Carely , Gómez Daniel , Rodríguez J. Tinguaro , Montero Javier 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
In this paper, a comparative assessment of the Image Divide and Link Algorithm (ID&L) in different color spaces is presented. This, in order to show the significance of choosing a specific color space when the algorithm computes the dissimilarity measure between adjacent pixels. Specifically, the algorithm procedure is based on treating a digital image as a graph, assigning a weight to each edge based on the dissimilarity measure between adjacent pixels. Then, the algorithm constructs a spanning forest through a Kruskal scheme to order the edges successively while partitions are obtained. This process is driven until all the pixels of the image are segmented, that is, there are as many regions as pixels. The results of the algorithm which have been compared with those generated using different color spaces are shown.
Regularized Coherence Enhancing Filtering
Authors: Stašová Ol’ga , Krivá Zuzana 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
The paper deals with the nonlinear tensor diffusion which yields a coherence improvement. It is very appropriate for images with flow-like structures. Two convolutions are used in the construction of diffusion tensor for such a model, see [Drblíková, O.—Mikula, K.: Convergence analysis of finite volume scheme for nonlinear tensor anisotropic diffusion in image processing, SIAM J. Numer. Anal. 46 (2007), 37–60], [Weickert, J.: Coherence-enhancing diffusion filtering, Int. J. Comput. Vis. 31 (1999), 111–127]. In this paper we introduce the third supplemental convolution in order to enhance the diffusion strategy.
First, we briefly present the classical coherence enhancing model and explain our modification. Then the discrete scheme is provided. The core of the paper consists in numerical experiments. Benefits of the additional convolution are discussed and illustrated in the figures.
Computation of Definite Integral Over Repeated Integral
Authors: Tvrdá Katarína , Minárová Mária 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
The tasks involving repeated integral occur from time to time in technical practice. This paper introduces the research of authors in the field of repeated integrals within the required class of functions. Authors focus on the definite integral over repeated integral and they develop a tool for its computation. It involves two principal steps, analytical and numerical step.
In the analytical step, the definite integral over a repeated integral is decomposed into n integrals and then the Cauchy form is used for further rearrangement. Numerical step involves Gauss type integration slightly modified by the authors. Several examples illustrating the operation of both analytical and numerical steps of the method are provided in the paper.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM SAKSI DAN KORBAN OLEH LEMBAGA PERLINDUNGAN SAKSI DAN KORBAN (LPSK)
Authors: Komariah Mamay 
Published: March 2019

Undang-Undang No. 13 Tahun 2006 tentang Perlindungan Saksi dan Korban dibentuk untuk memberikan rasa aman terhadap setiap saksi dan/atau korban dalam memberikan keterangan pada setiap proses peradilan pidana. Penulisan tentang “Perlindungan Hukum Saksi dan Korban Oleh Lembaga Perlindungan Saksi dan Korban” ini bertujuan untuk memberikan penjelasan secara lebih jelas tentang mekanisme dan kinerja LPSK dalam menjalankan tugas dan wewenangnya. Perlindungan dalam UU No. 13 Tahun 2006 diartikan sebagai segala upaya pemenuhan hak dan pemberian bantuan untuk memberikan rasa aman kepada saksi dan/atau korban yang wajib dilaksanakan oleh LPSK atau lembaga lainnya sesuai dengan ketentuan Undang-Undang ini. Mekanisme pemberian perlindungan terhadap saksi dan korban diatur dalam pasal 28-32 UU No. 13 Tahun 2006 yang mencakup berbagai prosedur dan persayaratan yang harus dipenuhi oleh saksi dan/atau korban untuk bisa mendapatkan perlindungan dari LPSK yang terkadang sulit dilakukan oleh saksi dan/atau korban tersebut. Kinerja LPSK dalam menjalankan tugasnya pun dipandang kurang efektif. Kelemahan Undang-undang Perlindungan Saksi dan Korban yaitu, saksi dan/atau korban haruslah mengajukan permohonan kepada LPSK agar mereka bisa mendapatkan perlindungan dari LPSK, disamping mereka juga harus memenuhi persyaratan yang telah ditentukan oleh LPSK. kurangnya informasi bagi masyarakat, sehingga minimnya pengetahuan masyarakat akan kehadiran LPSK ini walaupun telah diundangkannya UU Perlindungan Saksi dan Korban. Kata Kunci : Perlindungan, Saksi dan Korban
MEKANISME PEMILIHAN CALON KEPALA DESA TUNGGAL MENURUT PERATURAN DAERAH KABUPATEN CIAMIS
Authors: Budiaman Hendi 
Published: March 2019

Setiap daerah Kabupaten atau Kota terdapat satuan pemerintah desa terendah di bawah pimpinan pemerintahan kabupaten atau kota. Pemerintahan desa itu di pimpin oleh kepala desa yang di pilih melalui proses pemilihan. Kepala desa dipilih melalui proses pemilihan kepala desa atau sering disebut dengan pilkades.Mekanisme Pemilihan Calon Tunggal Kepala Desa Berdasarkan Peraturan Daerah (PERDA) di Kabupaten Ciamis diatur dalam Nomor 7 Tahun 2015 tentang Pemilihan, Pengangkatan, dan Pemberhentian Kepala Desa. Dijelaskan Bahwa jika terdapat Bakal Calon Kepala Desa Tunggal harus dilakukan mekanisme pada beberapa tahap yaitu dalam Pasal 25 ayat (3).Faktor-faktor mempengaruhi terhadap Pemilihan Calon Tunggal Kepala Desa di Kabupaten Ciamis. Secara umum faktor-faktor yang sering muncul adalah dalam hal pendanaan dan adanya rasa psimis yang dimiliki calon lain karena melihat saingannya yang lebih dominan daripada dirinya sehingga akhirnya ada yang disebut Bombong. Namun dalam pemilihan kepala desa Tahun 2016 ini di Kabupaten Ciamis tidak ada Calon Tunggal dalam Pilkades hal ini salah satunya karena dalam Pilkades Serentak Tahun 2016 bahwa biaya pemilihan kepala desa di bebankan pada Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah.Kata Kunci : Pemilihan Kepala Desa Tunggal.
PENTINGNYA KEBERADAAN DPD RI SEBAGAI LEMBAGA PENYEIMBANG DI REPUBLIK INDONESIA
Authors: Darma Mahyu 
Published: March 2019

DPD yang merupakan wakil dari daerah mampu menjadi penyeimbang dalam penguatan sistem parlemen di Indonesia. DPD menjadi forum mediasi aspirasi masyarakat dan daerah serta kepentingan lainnya. Jika dilihat dari ketatanegaraan DPD juga hadir untuk menguatkan sistem parlemen dalam proses legislasi. DPR dan DPD yang bersama-sama menjalankan fungsi-fungsi legislasi, anggaran, dan pengawasan, diharapkan kedua lembaga perwakilan rakyat ini dapat memberikan masukan yang berarti bagi pemerintah sehingga tercipta sinergi antara kepentingan nasional, kepentingan politik rakyat Indonesia dan kepentingan daerah dalam perumusan kebijakan nasional
EFEKTIVITAS UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 31 TAHUN 2014 TENTANG PELINDUNGAN SAKSI DAN KORBAN1
Authors: Mulyadi Dudung 
Published: March 2019

Perlindungan hukum merupakan suatu bentuk pelayanan yang wajib diberikan oleh pemerintah, pentingnya perlindungan hukum terhadap setiap anggota masyarakat dibentuk Undang-undang Nomor 13 Tahun 2006 tentang Perlindungan Saksi dan Korban dan telah dilakukan perubahan dengan Undang-Undang Nomor 31 Tahun 2014 tentang Lembaga Perlindungan Saksi dan Korban. Dalam Undang-undang ini, diatur tentang sebuah lembaga yang bertanggung jawab untuk menangani pemberian perlindungan dan bantuan pada saksi dan korban, yang dinamakan Lembaga Perlindungan Saksi dan Korban (LPSK) yang bertugas dan berwenang untuk memberikan perlindungan dan bantuan kepada saksi dan korban kewenangan LPSK dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 31 Tahun 2014 tentang Lembaga Perlindungan Saksi dan Korban diperluas. Lingkup perlindungan oleh LPSK adalah pada semua tahap proses peradilan pidana, agar saksi dan/atau korban merasa aman ketika memberikan keterangan atau kesaksian, permohonan pemberian perlindungan dari LPSK dilakukan melalui beberapa tahap serta pemberian perlindungan saksi dan korban oleh LPSK. Penghargaan Perlindungan dalam bentuk penghargaan bagi para Whistleblower dan Justice Collaborator sangat penting keberadaannya bagi upaya menciptakan iklim kondusif bagi pengungkapan tindak pidana korupsi dalam konteks pelibatan masyarakat. Kata Kunci : Efetivitas, LPSK
PENALARAN HUKUM (LEGAL REASONING
Authors: Juanda Enju 
Published: March 2019

Advokat harus mempunyai kemampuan dalam Penalaran Hukum (Legal Reasoning) yang baik, agar dalam melaksanakan layanan hukum tersebut dapat memberikan argumentasi atau alasan hukum yang baik dan jelas. Legal Reasoning adalah pencarian “reason” tentang hukum atau pencarian dasar tentang bagaimana seorang hakim memutuskan suatu perkara/kasus hukum yang dihadapinya, bagaimana seorang Advokat memberikan argumentasi hukum dan bagaimana seorang ahli hukum menalar hukum. Legal Reasoning harus memahami sumber-sumber- sumber hukum formil, yaitu undang-undang, kebiasaan dan adat, perjanjian, traktat, yurisprudensi tetap dan doktrin. Sumber Hukum Utama dalam Hukum Positif Indonesia adalah Peraturan Perundang-undangan (Hukum Tertulis), akan tetapi seringkali Peraturan Perundang-undangan (Hukum Tertulis) tertinggal oleh perkembangan masyarakat. Untuk mengisi kekosongan Peraturan Perundang-undangan (Hukum Tertulis) dan pencarian dari arti dan makna dari suatu peraturan perundangan-undangan, dalam ilmu hukum dikenal dengan Konstruksi Hukum dan Interpretasi (Penafsiran Hukum). Konstruksi terdiri dari 3 (tiga) bentuk yaitu Analogi (Abstraksi), Determinasi (Penghalusan Hukum) dan Argumentum A Contrario.
TINJAUAN YURIDIS LEGAL PERSONALITY DALAM PENYELESAIAN SENGKETA ANTARA ANGGOTA ASEAN DI ERA MEA
Authors: Puspoayu Elisabeth Septin 
Published: March 2019

Pada awal pembentukannya, ASEAN hanyalah dijadikan sebuah wadah untuk menjalin kerjasama dalam bidang sosial, ekonomi, politik, dan budaya di kawasan Asia Tenggara oleh para anggotanya. Seiring dengan berkembanganya, maka, pada tahun 2008, ASEAN diubah dari sebuah loose association menjadi rule based organization melalui ASEAN Charter 2007. penulis meneliti mengenai kekuatan legal personality ASEAN sebagai subjek hukum internasional yang mempunyai kapasitas untuk melakukan suatu tindakan dalam hubungan internasional, terutama kepada negara-negara anggotanya kaitannya erat dengan era MEA.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, penulis menemukan bahwa legal personality ASEAN dapat dijadikan sebagai sebuah dasar (“groundwork”) penyelesaian sengketa negara-negara anggotanya.maka ASEAN harus mengoptimalkan beberapa instrument penyelesaian sengketa, seperti TAC 1976, dan ASEAN Charter 2007. Tingginya heterogenitas antar negara di kawasan Asia Tenggara, baik dari segi ekonomi, sosial, pollitik, dan budaya sehingga dibentuknya ASEAN Community 2015 (“khususnya dalam bidang politik–keamanan”). Menghadapi beberapa kendala tersebut, penulis menemukan bahwa untuk mewujudkan sentralitas ASEAN sebagai institusi penjaga perdamaian di kawasan Asia Tenggara, maka ASEAN harus mempunyai lembaga penyelesaian sengketa yang netral dan kompeten (ASEAN Dispute Settlement Body); selain itu, negara-negara anggota harus mau untuk menurunkan kadar “kedaulatan” dan “non-intervention” apabila ingin menjadikan ASEAN sebagai rule based organization. Kata Kunci : Legal Personality, Penyelesaian Sengketa Internasional, ASEAN Charter 2007.
PRINSIP PIERCING THE CORPORATE VIEL TERHADAP TANGGUNG JAWAB DIREKSI DALAM KEPAILITAN PERSEROAN TERBATAS
Authors: Irawati Irawati 
Published: March 2019

ABSTRAKPerseroan Terbatas adalah salah satu bentuk perusahaan yang banyak digunakan di Indonesia. Sebagai artificial person maka kegiatan Perseroan Terbatas dilakukan oleh Direksi. Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana tanggung jawab Direksi atas tindakan ultra vires yang mengakibatkan kepailitan Perseroan Terbatas dalam Undang-Undang Perseroan Terbatas dan bagaimana prinsip piercing the corporate veil terhadap tanggung jawab Direksi dalam Perseroan Terbatas. Dalam penelitian ini penulis menggunakan metode pendekatan Yuridis Normatif yang artinya bahwa penelitian mengacu kepada norma-norma hukum dan peraturan perundang-undangan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian maka Tanggung Jawab atas kepailitan Perseroan dalam hal permohonan pernyataan pailit tersebut diajukan atas dasar tindakan ultra vires Anggota Direksi pada awalnya berada pada ranah tanggung jawab pribadi Anggota Direksi, karena Anggota Direksi melakukan tindakan di luar batas kewenangan yang diatur baik dalam Anggaran Dasar maupun dalam peraturan perundangan-undangan terkait. Apabila tanggung jawab tersebut ditinjau dari siapa yang menerima manfaat ekonomi dari hasil tindakan ultra vires tersebut adalah Perseroan, maka Perseroan bersama Anggota Direksi harus bertanggung jawab secara tanggung renteng atas kepailitan Perseroan. Kata Kunci : Tanggung Jawab, Direksi, Ultra Vires, Kepailitan.
Repair of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Elbow: Rehabilitation Following Internal Brace Surgery
Authors: Wilk Kevin E. , Arrigo Christopher A. , Bagwell Michael S. , Rothermich Marcus A. , Dugas Jeffrey R. 
Published: March 2019

Synopsis Injuries to the elbow in athletes who play overhead sports, especially in baseball pitchers, continue to increase in frequency. The anterior band of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), the primary restraint to valgus stress, is commonly injured from throwing. Historically, such injuries have been treated with surgical reconstruction techniques, using a tendon autograft. A recently developed UCL repair procedure with an internal brace, utilizing collagen tape, is gaining popularity. The primary goal of this surgery is to enhance elbow joint stability while the ligament is healing and to allow earlier return to sport after UCL reconstruction. The rehabilitation program following UCL repair with internal brace progresses through a different time frame than after UCL reconstruction. The purpose of this commentary, based on our experience with more than 350 cases, including 79 patients with at least a 1-year postsurgical follow-up, was to describe and provide the rationale for the rehabilitation process following UCL repair with internal brace. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2019;49(4):253–261. doi:10.2519/jospt.2019.8215
EFFECT OF INTERNSHIP ON THE ADAPTIVE POSSIBILITIES OF TURNER TRAINEES
Authors: Kiyok Ol’ga V. 
Published: March 2019

Aim. The present work assesses the effect of internship on the adaptive capabilities of turner trainees according to the dynamics of the regulatory and adaptive status.Materials and methods. In 30 turner trainees at the age of 18, internship adaptation was studied according to the dynamics of the index of the regulatory and adaptive status (IRAS) and heart rate variability. IRAS was determined using the sample of cardio-respiratory synchronism. The use of IRAS allows the regulatory-adaptive capabilities to be assessed quantitatively, classifying them as “high” (with an index of the regulatory-adaptive status >100), “good” (50–99), “satisfactory” (25–49), “low” (10–24) and “unsatisfactory” (≤ 9). In accordance with the Strelau temperament inventory, genetically determined types of higher nervous activity determine the ability of an organism to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Following this notion, the trainees were divided into the groups of less adapted (melancholic, choleric, sanguine/choleric, melancholic/choleric) and more adapted (phlegmatic, sanguine, phlegmatic/ sanguine, phlegmatic/melancholic) individuals.Results.The groups of more adapted and less adapted individuals showed a decrease in IRAS by 24.4% and 38.8%, respectively. Accordingly, the regulatory and adaptive capabilities of the organism in the more adapted group remained “good”, while in the less adapted group they became “satisfactory”. Variation pulsometry indicated an increase in the stress index at the end of the internship, especially for less adapted turner trainees.Conclusion.The dynamics of regulatory and adaptive capabilities allows the adaptation to internship among trainees to be assessed.Conflict of interest: the author declares no conflict of interest.
INDICATORS OF OVARIAL RESERVE, PRO- AND ANTIOXIDANT SYSTEM, CYTOKINE STATUS OF PERIPHERAL BLOOD AND PERITONEAL LIQUID IN PATIENTS WITH ENDOMETRIOID OVARIAN CYSTS
Authors: Sokolova Ekaterina I. , Kutsenko Irina I. , Kravtsova Elena I. , Batmen Saida K. 
Published: March 2019

The aimof this work was to identify the characteristics of the cytokine status and state of the pro- and antioxidant systems in patients of late reproductive age with endometrioid cysts and determine their role in changing the ovarian reserve.Materials and methods.A total of 89 patients with endometrioid ovarian cysts (EOC) were examined. The control group consisted of 35 healthy patients admitted for surgical sterilisation. Peripheral blood was collected before surgery, while the peritoneal fluid collection was performed intraoperatively. In peripheral blood and peritoneal fluid, the level of cytokines was determined. The calculation of the anti-inflammatory index was performed, along with the evaluation of the content of lipid peroxidation products and the antioxidant activity. The analysis of the ovarian reserve parameters was conducted.Results.In patients of late reproductive age suffering from EOC, a decrease in the ovarian reserve is observed under the preserved hormonal background. The presence of EOC is accompanied by the activation of lipid peroxidation, both at the systemic and local levels, under a pronounced inhibition of the antioxidant defence link. At the systemic and local levels, patients with EOC experience an imbalance in the cytokine system with a significant activation of the pro-inflammatory component.Conclusion.The disruption of oxidative homeostasis and activation of immune inflammation, detected in patients of late reproductive age with EOC, may lead to the damage of the structural cell components of the functional ovarian tissue, thereby reducing the ovarian reserve.Conflict of interest: the authors declare no conflict of interest.