bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
PARACETAMOL DISPENSING PRACTICE OF GOVERNMENT HEALTH CLINICS POST INFANTS’ VACCINATION IN MALAYSIA
Authors: SULEIMAN NURAIN , SHAMSUDIN SITI HADIJAH , RUS RAZMAN MOHD , DRAMAN SAMSUL 
Published: October 2019

Objective: This study obtained information on Paracetamol (PCM) Dispensing Practice of Government Health Clinics (GHC) post infants’ vaccination in Malaysia as well as identify its possible factors.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional retrospective study (with convenient sampling) using a data collection form (DCF) to collect data. The pharmacist who is the representative of the GHC filled the DCF. Potential risk factors were evaluated by Pearson chi-square tests (expected count<5 is<20%) for an independent sample.
Results: A total number of 254 samples were collected all over Malaysia within the period of data collection, but only 248 that met inclusion criteria. The PCM dispensing practice of GHC in Malaysia for a total period of 3 y back (from 2015-2017), tend not to give PCM post immunization with respect to age of the upon vaccination and types of vaccination, conversely for gender. Trends of PCM dispensing practice were increasing for “Not Give PCM” with respect to gender, age of the baby upon vaccination, and types of vaccination from 2015 till 2017. The PCM dispensing practice had no association with no statistically significant value (p=0.804) on genders and a weak positive association with statistically significant value (p<0.05 each) on age of the baby (≤ 1year) upon vaccination and types of vaccination.
Conclusion: Future research which may include the actual practice in which practices of prescribers or mother may be conducted in determining more accurate data on the giving PCM post infant’s vaccination.
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING FOR NONCOMPLIANCE OF FOLLOW-UP CARE AMONG POST CARDIAC PATIENTS
Authors: P. THENMOZHI , T. PRIYA 
Published: October 2019

Objective: Compliance in following healthy diet, physical activity schedule, cessation of smoking and alcohol, medication adherence and regular follow up is very essential component in the management of patients with cardiovascular disease to prevent reoccurrence and reduce mortality. Hence the study was conducted with the aim to assess the factors contributing for noncompliance of follow-up care among post cardiac patients.
Methods: Cross-sectional research design was employed with 50 samples who matched the inclusion criteria were selected by convenience sampling technique. Demographic variables data were collected by using structured questionnaire followed by assessed the factors contributing for noncompliance using checklist.
Results: The findings of the current study revealed that all physical, psychological, economical, social and spiritual factors were highly influenced the noncompliance. Of these, the highest percentage 80% reported lack of accessibility as well financial support and around 70% percentage reported side effects of medication and low health literacy.
Conclusion: Health care providers need to be focussed on interventional strategies especially health education in discharge plan to ensure that these patients adhere to follow up including medication adherence, following physical activity plan, dietary modification, lifestyle changes and regular follow up visit to prevent readmission and lead a successful life.
Citotoxicidad y efecto antifúngico de nanopartículas de plata para uso de odontológico
Authors: Acevedo-Contreras Araceli , Acosta-Torres Laura S. , Morales- Zavala Carlos A. , Castaño Meneses Víctor M. 
Published: October 2019

Actualmente no existe un alginato para toma de impresiones dentales que evite la adherencia de microrganismos, por lo que el objetivo del presente estudio fue sintetizar nanopartículas de plata, evaluar su comportamiento citotóxico y adicionarlas en la formulación de un alginato comercial para conferirle características antifúngicas específicas contra Candida albicans, proponiendo su uso en la prevención de contaminaciones cruzadas.
ATIVIDADE PESQUEIRA NO RIO POTY, MUNICÍPIO DE CASTELO DO PIAUÍ, PIAUÍ, BRASIL: CONHECIMENTO E USO DA FLORA
Authors: Amorim Joanice Costa , Castro Karina Neoob de Carvalho , Soares Romildo Ribeiro , Barros Roseli Farias Melo de , Andrade Ivanilza Moreira de 
Published: October 2019

<p>Estudos sobre uso sustentável de recursos naturais a partir da valorização e aproveitamento de experiências adquiridas pelas comunidades são importantes para a definição de sistemas de manejo e incentivo ao conhecimento científico e tecnológico dessas comunidades. Objetivou-se levantar a compreensão que os pescadores artesanais da colônia Z-9, município de Castelo do Piauí, e seus familiares, possuem sobre o uso de plantas na pesca. Os dados foram coletados a partir de formulários semiestruturados. Os métodos quantitativos utilizados foram Valor de Uso (VU), índices de Shannon-Wiener (H’), Simpson (D) e rarefação. Registraram-se 64 espécies, pertencentes a 54 gêneros e 30 famílias, sendo 56 espécies utilizadas pelos próprios peixes (42 como alimentícias, nove como berçário, oito como abrigo para desova e cinco como refúgio). Os resultados apontam a importância do uso de espécies vegetais na atividade pesqueira e na obtenção das informações para a conservação da biodiversidade da flora na região.</p>
ANALISIS PENGELOLAAN ALAT DAN BAHAN PRAKTIKUM PADA LABORATORIUM KIMIA DI SMA NEGERI 1 TAMPAKSIRING
Authors: Shintya Dewi Dewa Ayu Kadek Dian , Sastrawidana Dewa Ketut , Wiratini Ni Made 
Published: October 2019

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menjelaskan (1) pengelolaan alat dan bahan praktikum di SMA Negeri 1 Tampaksiring dilihat dari aspek perencaaan, pengadaan, penggunaan, pemeliharaan, inventarisasi, serta pemusnahan alat dan bahan yang rusak, dan (2) hambatan-hambatan yang dialami dalam mengelola alat dan bahan praktikum. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) pengelolaan alat dan bahan praktikum pada laboratorium kimia belum dilaksanakan dengan optimal, khususnya pada aspek pengadaan, penggunaan, pemeliharaan, inventarisasi, dan pemusnahan, (2) terdapat beberapa hambatan dalam mengelola alat dan bahan praktikum, yaitu a) pada proses pengadaan yaitu keterbatasan dana, b) pada penggunaan yaitu kondisi laboratorium yang digunakan sebagai ruangan kelas, kurangnya waktu, dan keterbatasan alat dan bahan praktikum, c) pada proses pemeliharaan dan inventarisasi yaitu waktu dan tenaga ahli, serta d) pada proses pemusnahan yaitu sulitnya mencari tempat untuk lubang pembuangan dan pemahaman guru yang kurang. Kata kunci: alat dan bahan praktikum, laboratorium kimia, pengelolaan. Abstract This research aimed to describe and explain (1) the management of practicum equipment and materials at SMA Negeri 1 Tampaksiring viewed from the aspects of planning, procuring, utilizing, maintaining, inventoring, and disposing of the broken practicum equipment and materials, and (2) the obstacles in managing practicum equipment and materials. This research was a qualitative research with a phenomenologyy approach. The research data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this research show that (1) the management of practicum equipment and materials has not been implemented optimally, especially in the aspects of procuring, utilizing, maintaining, inventoring, and disposing, (2) there are several obstacles in managing practicum equipment and materials, were a) in procuring prosses is funding, b) in utilizing prosses are laboratory conditions which is used as classroom, lack of time, and the limited practicum equipment and materials, c) in maintaining and inventoring prosses are lack of time and expertise, and d) in disposing prosses are the difficulty of finding a place for drainage holes and lack of understanding of teacher. Keywords: practicum equipment and materials, chemistry laboratory, management
PENGEMBANGAN COURSEWARE DIGITAL LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN GENERIK SAINS DAN PENGUASAAN KONSEP SISWA PADA TOPIK HIDROKARBON
Authors: Inayah Ita 
Published: October 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan courseware digital learning yang dapat meningkatkan kemampuan generik sains dan penguasaan konsep siswa pada topik hidrokarbon. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) ) yang terbatas hingga tahap studi pendahuluan. Studi pendahuluan tersebut meliputi studi literatur dan pengembangan produk awal. Pada tahap studi literatur dilakukan kajian terhadap berbagai courseware digital learning pada topik hidrokarbon yang telah tersedia. Sementara itu, berdasarkan hasil studi literatur, pada tahap pengembangan produk awal, dilakukan analisis, desain, produksi, validasi dan revisi produk. Penelitian ini menghasilkan suatu courseware materi hidrokarbon yang didesain untuk memperbaiki kekurangan-kekurangan dari courseware yang sudah ada sebelumnya khususnya pada topik hidrokarbon dalam sisi keinteraktifan. Sejumlah bentuk interaksi dapat dimunculkan melalui courseware seperti tutorial dan drill&practise. Siswa dimungkinkan untuk memberikan respon, menerima umpan balik, menerima koreksi, mempunyai kesempatan untuk perbaikan dan memperoleh penguatan yang memadai
Kajian Kepemimpinan Transformasional, Komitmen Karyawan, Motivasi, Kepuasan Kerja, dan Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Saptono Edy 
Published: October 2019

The research was conducted at BUMN Company of Defence Industry in West Java consists of the District and the city of PT Pindad, PT Dahana, PT Dirgantara Indonesia, PT LEN and PT Inti. The purpose of this study to determine, assess and analyze descriptive and verification of transformational leadership, employee commitment, motivation, job satisfaction and employee performance. Sample of this study using sampling technique cluster proporsional stratified random sampling. Methods of data collection using questionnaries. This research method using descriptive and verivicative with analysis technique of Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Results from descriptive studies prove that transformational leadership rating of effective categories, employee commitment rating of strong categories, motivation rating of high categories, job satisfaction rating of satisfied categories and employee performance rating of high categories, but there are still some emploies who rate not good perception. The results of the verivication studies prove that transformational Leadership, employee commitment and motivation has a positive and significant impact on the job satisfaction either partially or simultaneously and job satisfaction has a positive and significant impact on employee performance.
A importância de um currículo com elementos afrocentrados para a constituição de uma visão epistemológica menos eurocentrada
Authors: Morais Rodrigo Fernandes , Santos Antonio Carlos Fontes dos 
Published: October 2019

Pretendemos neste ensaio mostrar como o currículo eurocêntrico e as práticas pedagógicas eurocentradas perpetuam a colonialidade do saber e do ser, conduzindo o imaginário e as crenças de estudantes constantemente ao norte epistemológico. Ademais, de maneira breve, desvelar que, tanto a ciência hegemônica quanto as tecnologias, também foram construídas por cientistas africanas(os) e afrodiaspóricas(os) e, nesse sentido, buscando deixar um incentivo para que educadoras(es) de física e ciências possam trabalhar a superação da baixa autoestima e do sentimento de inferioridade que imobiliza estudantes negras(os) a partir dos exemplos que serão citados e de inúmeras referências que durante a roda viva da história tenham sido esquecidas, apagadas ou obliteradas. Palavras-chave: Ensino de física. Cientistas. Colonialidade.
Percepções de alunos do ensino fundamental sobre o bioma pampa, no oeste do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil
Authors: Castro Luis Roberval Bortoluzzi , Carvalho Andriélli Vilanova de , Pessano Edward Frederico Castro 
Published: October 2019

A percepção ambiental é uma ferramenta capaz de diagnosticar a relação do ser humano com o meio ambiente, possibilitando estabelecer estratégias e ações na busca da preservação ambiental. Nesse sentido, o Pampa tem destaque devido a sua importância biológica que sustenta boa parte da economia do bioma. Porém, nas últimas décadas, o Pampa vem apresentando consideráveis problemas ambientais. Desse modo, surge a necessidade de investigar as percepções de alunos do ensino básico a respeito dos seus conhecimentos sobre temas relacionados ao Pampa. Participaram desta pesquisa 94 alunos do 9º ano do ensino fundamental, de três escolas públicas, do município de Uruguaiana, RS, e a coleta de dados foi realizada mediante a aplicação de um questionário constituído por questões abertas e fechadas, sendo as respostas analisadas quali-quantitativamente. Os resultados permitem inferir que a maioria dos alunos possuem percepções inadequadas e fragmentadas sobre o bioma Pampa. Neste contexto, a pesquisa fornece informações para a comunidade acadêmica, a fim de promover intervenções para a melhoria das práticas pedagógicas, bem como na promoção de atividades contextualizadas que auxiliem na expansão do conhecimento ambiental regional. Palavras-chave: Bioma Pampa. Contextualização. Ensino de Ciências.
Quest for a Meaningful Life depicted in Arun Joshi`s The Foreigner
Authors: Barabde Punam V. 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
No emotional problem is more threatening today than the pervasive sense of meaninglessness.It has been treated in considerable details in American and European Literature.Its treatment by Indian Novelists like Arun Joshi adds a new dimension to Indian fiction in English. He differs from the western existentialist writers in the sense that in him the existentialist dilemma, the anguish of alienation and the absurdity of situation never remain the final predicament. His central motif is quest and all his characters are questers and seekers. The greatest blessing of Arun Joshi`s novels is the the remedy for the problem of meaninglessness so widespread in human life today. In the Foreigner, Arun Joshi delineates the protagonist Sindi`s predicament particularly the feelings of loneliness and meaninglessness that have come as a result of worldly success, material prosperity and disintegration of all bonds of love and solidarity.He is always faced with the crisis of his identity and quest for a solution which he gets in the end at the suggestion given to him by a low ?paid employee,Muthu, of the firm. By deciding to help the labours in the factory and in their struggle of existence, he finds meaning to life. Hence, as Hari Mohan Prasad notes: ? ??- an incessant quest for a meaningful stance of life from the matrix of vision in Arun Joshi`s first novel The Foreigne
A Hybrid Cascade Neuro–Fuzzy Network with Pools of Extended Neo–Fuzzy Neurons and its Deep Learning
Authors: Bodyanskiy Yevgeniy V. , Tyshchenko Oleksii K. 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
This research contribution instantiates a framework of a hybrid cascade neural network based on the application of a specific sort of neo-fuzzy elements and a new peculiar adaptive training rule. The main trait of the offered system is its competence to continue intensifying its cascades until the required accuracy is gained. A distinctive rapid training procedure is also covered for this case that offers the possibility to operate with non-stationary data streams in an attempt to provide online training of multiple parametric variables. A new training criterion is examined for handling non-stationary objects. Additionally, there is always an occasion to set up (increase) the inference order and the number of membership relations inside the extended neo-fuzzy neuron.
A Three–Level Aggregation Model for Evaluating Software Usability by Fuzzy Logic
Authors: Rakovská Eva , Hudec Miroslav 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Rapid deployment of IT brings about new issues with software usability measurement. Usability is based on users’ experience and is strongly subjective, having a qualitative character. The users’ comfort is usually collected by surveys in their daily work. The present article stems from an experimental study related to the evaluation of the usability of tools by a rule-based system. The work suggests a robust computational model that will be able to avoid the main problems arising from the experimental study (a large and less-legible rule base) and to deal with the vagueness of IT user experience, different levels of skills and various numbers of filled questionnaires in different departments. The computational model is based on three hierarchical levels of aggregation supported by fuzzy logic. Choices for the most suitable aggregation functions in each level are advocated and illustrated with examples. The number of questions and granularity of answers in this approach can be adjusted to each user group, which could reduce the response burden and errors. Finally, the paper briefly describes further possibilities of the suggested approach.
Utilizing Relevant RGB–D Data to Help Recognize RGB Images in the Target Domain
Authors: Gao Depeng , Liu Jiafeng , Wu Rui , Cheng Dansong , Fan Xiaopeng , Tang Xianglong 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
With the advent of 3D cameras, getting depth information along with RGB images has been facilitated, which is helpful in various computer vision tasks. However, there are two challenges in using these RGB-D images to help recognize RGB images captured by conventional cameras: one is that the depth images are missing at the testing stage, the other is that the training and test data are drawn from different distributions as they are captured using different equipment. To jointly address the two challenges, we propose an asymmetrical transfer learning framework, wherein three classifiers are trained using the RGB and depth images in the source domain and RGB images in the target domain with a structural risk minimization criterion and regularization theory. A cross-modality co-regularizer is used to restrict the two-source classifier in a consistent manner to increase accuracy. Moreover, an L
2,1 norm cross-domain co-regularizer is used to magnify significant visual features and inhibit insignificant ones in the weight vectors of the two RGB classifiers. Thus, using the cross-modality and cross-domain co-regularizer, the knowledge of RGB-D images in the source domain is transferred to the target domain to improve the target classifier. The results of the experiment show that the proposed method is one of the most effective ones.
Broad Spectrum Detection of Antibiotic Residues in Poultry Meat by a Multi-Plate Assay
Authors: Watkins H. S. , Kožárová I. 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
The objective of this study was to use the “Screening test for antibiotic residues” (STAR) as a broad-spectrum detection method for antibiotic residues in poultry meat. The STAR method is a microbiological inhibition assay (a five plate test) where the development of inhibition zones (IZs) indicates the presence of antibiotic residues in meat samples. By using the STAR method, in a total of 13 poultry products providing 18 meat samples (14 muscle and 4 skin) and 18 corresponding juice samples, 11 out of the 18 samples were positive for containing antibiotic residues. Based on muscle alone (which is the matrix validated for use in the STAR method), 6 of the 14 muscle samples were positive for antibiotic residues. The STAR method as a screening technique proves advantageous as it is relatively easy to perform and of a low cost. Furthermore, the STAR method not only indicates the presence or absence of antibacterial substances, but simultaneously, a positive sample gives an indication of the antibiotic family present due to the use of five different bacterial test organisms. Families of antibiotics pre-identified due to positive samples in the results of this study include aminoglycosides (one out of 18), beta-lactams and sulphonamides (6 out of 18), and macrolides (5 out of 18). Such pre-identification of the antimicrobial families allows for a targeted confirmatory analysis. However, one could argue that the STAR method is laborious and time consuming. Overall, given the potential for false positive/negative results, further confirmatory method analysis of the samples must be performed to ensure that the results and conclusions drawn here are true.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 (HPAI/H5N1) Virus Search from Wild Birds in Ghana
Authors: Suu-Ire R. , Awuni J. , Benia P. , Kia G. 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) disease has occurred in many countries globally adversely affecting domestic poultry production. Ghana recorded her first outbreak of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 2007 on a small scale commercial farm in Tema. Since then, there have been numerous outbreaks. The source of these outbreaks is not conclusive. The role of wild birds in the epidemiology of avian influenza outbreaks in Ghana is not known. This study sought to investigate the role of wild birds in the outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1) in Ghana, particularly in Southern Ghana. Wild birds were trapped and sampled through mist netting. The faecal and tracheal samples were analysed using a One-Step Real Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain reaction (RT-PCR) with primer sets targeting the matrix protein gene of the Avian influenza virus. Sera samples were subjected to multispecies competitive Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for anti-AI virus antibodies. Three hundred and twenty two (322) wild birds were trapped and sampled. Birds sampled included 87.3 % (281/322) resident birds and 12.7 % (41/322) migratory birds. The migratory birds included intra-African migrants 12.2 % (5/41) and Pale-arctic migrants 87.8 % (36/41). Avian influenza virus and antibody were neither detected in these swabs nor sera samples, respectively. The study documented the absence of AI in resident and migrant wild birds in the study area and suggest that wild birds may not be responsible for the outbreaks of AI in the poultry. However, sustained surveillance is recommended to ascertain a nationwide successful prevention and control strategy to stay the tide of any future intruding AI outbreaks.
Review of ascocerid cephalopods from the upper Silurian of the Prague Basin (Central Bohemia) – history of research and palaeobiogeographic relationships
Authors: Aubrechtová Martina 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
The order Ascocerida Kuhn, 1949 includes rare and morphologically unique early Palaeozoic cephalopods, in which periodic shell truncation occurred during ontogeny; mature shells subsequently became inflated, with thin sigmoidal septa and phragmocone chambers situated above the living chamber. The ascocerids are at present known mainly from North America and Baltoscandic Europe. The group was first described by J. Barrande in the mid 1800’s from the upper Silurian of Bohemia. Finds of ascocerid fossils in Bohemia are generally scarce but Barrande’s collection includes tens of well-preserved specimens. These are briefly reviewed in the present paper and additional, more recently collected material is also discussed. In Bohemia (Prague Basin), ascocerids occur in limestones of Ludlow to late Přídolí age. Their maximum diversity and abundance was reached close to the Ludlow/Přídolí boundary interval. Five out of the fourteen currently recognized Bohemian species are also known from late Silurian strata in Sweden (the island of Gotland). The ascocerids thus illustrate palaeobiogeographic relationships between the Prague Basin and Baltica during the late Silurian.