bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Iterative Local Voting for Collective Decision-making in Continuous Spaces
Authors: Garg Nikhil , Kamble Vijay , Goel Ashish , Marn David , Munagala Kamesh 
Published: February 2019

Many societal decision problems lie in high-dimensional continuous spaces not amenable to the voting techniques common for their discrete or single-dimensional counterparts. These problems are typically discretized before running an election or decided upon through negotiation by representatives. We propose a algorithm called Iterative Local Voting for collective decision-making in this setting. In this algorithm, voters are sequentially sampled and asked to modify a candidate solution within some local neighborhood of its current value, as defined by a ball in some chosen norm, with the size of the ball shrinking at a specified rate. We first prove the convergence of this algorithm under appropriate choices of neighborhoods to Pareto optimal solutions with desirable fairness properties in certain natural settings: when the voters' utilities can be expressed in terms of some form of distance from their ideal solution, and when these utilities are additively decomposable across dimensions. In many of these cases, we obtain convergence to the societal welfare maximizing solution.We then describe an experiment in which we test our algorithm for the decision of the U.S. Federal Budget on Mechanical Turk with over 2,000 workers, employing neighborhoods defined by various L-Norm balls. We make several observations that inform future implementations of such a procedure.
Nörolojik Hastalığı Olan Bireylerin Kronik Hastalık Bakımına İlişkin Değerlendirmeleri
Authors: ÖZKAN TUNCAY Fatma , KARS FERTELLİ Tülay 
Published: February 2019

Amaç: Araştırma nörolojik hastalığı olan bireylerin
kronik hastalık bakımına ilişkin değerlendirmelerini belirlemek amacıyla
yapılmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırma 245 birey ile
sürdürülmüştür. Araştırmanın verileri nöroloji polikliniğine başvuran bireyler
ile Tanıtıcı Bilgi Formu ve Kronik Hastalık Bakımını Değerlendirme
Ölçeği kullanılarak, yüz yüze görüşme yöntemi ile
toplanmıştır. Verilerin istatistiksel analizinde; sayı, yüzdelik hesabı, ortalama hesabı, İndependent Samples T-Test, One Way Anova
Testi ve Kruskal-Wallis testi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada istatistiksel anlamlılık düzeyi .05 olarak
kabul edilmiştir.

Bulgular: Örneklem grubunun Kronik Hastalık Bakımını Değerlendirme Ölçek toplam puan
ortalaması 2.52±0.722dir. Ölçek alt
boyutlarından alınan en yüksek puanının karar verme (2.73±0.92), en düşük
puanın ise izlem/koordinasyon boyutuna (2.17±0.88) ait olduğu belirlenmiştir.

Sonuç: Nörolojik
hastalığı olan bireylerin kronik
hastalık bakımından memnuniyetleri orta düzeydedir. Bireyler kronik bakım
sürecinde karar vermelerinin desteklenmesi yönünden memnun, ancak hastalığın
izlem/koordinasyonu yönünden yeterince
memnun olmadıkları sonucuna varılmıştır.
Treatment of Femur Diaphysis Fractures in Elderly Adults By Using Intramedulary Locked Nails
Authors: Yıldırım Azad , Atıc Ramazan 
Published: February 2019

Aim: To
report the outcome of midterm femoral diaphysis fractures operated with
intramedulary locked nail in elderly
34 patients. Methods: This study included 19 women and 15 men, mean age 71,2
years, who suffered a fracture of the femoral diaphysis due to a fall at home
(n:30 ), a traffic accident (n:3) or a high-energy fall (n:1).The fractures were graded
according to the AO/OTA classification. A 1
was present in 9, A 2 in 12, A
3 in 6 , B 1 in 4, B2 in 2
and C2 in 1 patient . The Singh index
was used to determine the
osteopenia. Mean follow up was
29,12 months (8-41 Month). Mean delay
to surgery was 1.9 days (?nterval 1-5).Results: Three cases had phlebitis
and superficial skin infection
occurred in 5 cases. One
implant failure was seen.
Bone union was
achieved in 1,4-6,06 month (mean
3 month). Clinical outcome
in 12th month
was available for
32 living patients: Five were
able to walk without assistance,
17 used a cane, 11 required crutches
and 1 was bedridden. Mean hospitilisation was 5 days (interval 3-8 day). Eighteen
of the 34
patients returned to
their preoperative level of
ambulation.

Conclusions: The locking nail
appears to be a more effective method of managing femoral shaft fractures in
the elderly patient despite the difficulty in reduction, comorbidity , poor
bone quality, osteoporosis and
especially enlarged medulla according to normal size.
Annelerin Doğum Sonrası Depresif Duygusal Bozukluklar Açısından Değerlendirilmesi ve Emzirme Üzerine Etkilerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: EROL Sara , ALTUNTAŞ Nilgün 
Published: February 2019

Amaç: Doğum sonrası süreçte annelerde gözlenen depresif duygu-durum değişiklikleri anne, bebek ve toplum sağlığı bakımından önemlidir. Postpartum depresyon için geliştirilen tarama testlerinin klinik kullanımları hastalığın önlenmesi, hasta bireylerin erken tanınması ve tedavi edilmesinin sağlanması için önerilmektedir. Bu çalışma ile annelerde postpartum depresif duygusal bozukluklar üzerine etki eden risk faktörlerini ve depresif duygusal bozuklukların emzirme üzerine etkilerini değerlendirmek amaçlanmaktadır. Yöntem: Çalışmaya Nisan 2018- Ekim 2018 tarihleri arasında hastanemizde doğum yapan ve çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden anneler ve bebekleri dahil edildi. Bu çalışma için yerel etik komiteden onay alındı. Çalışmaya katılan annelerin yaşları, gebelik ve doğum sayıları, doğum şekilleri, maddi durumları, eğitim düzeyleri, eş destekleri, bebeklerinin cinsiyetleri, doğum ağırlıkları ve gestasyon haftaları, bebeklerin başvuru sırasındaki vücut ağırlıkları, beslenme şekilleri ve hastane yatışlarının olup olmadığı kaydedildi. Tüm annelere EPDS testi ile postpartum depresyon taraması yapıldı.Sonuçlar: Çalışmaya 100 anne- bebek çifti katıldı. Annelerin yaşları median 29 ( 19-39) ve çalışmada spontan vajinal doğum oranı % 48 idi. Bebeklerin oğum ağırlıkları median 3300 gr ( 1700 gr – 4500 gr), gestasyon haftaları median 38 hafta ( 34 hafta-41 hafta) idi. EPDS skorunun 10’un üzerinde olması ile anne yaşının büyük olması, anne sütüne ek olarak mama verilmesi, gebelikte kayıp öyküsünün olması ve bebeğin hastanede yatışının olması arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı pozitif ilişki saptandı. EPDS skoru 10’un altında olan 58 annenin 48’inin (%82,7) bebeklerini sadece anne sütü ile beslediği, EPDS puanı 10 ve üzerinde olan 42 annenin 27’sinin ( %64,2) bebeklerini sadece anne sütü ile beslediği saptandı. Bu fark istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bulundu ( p= 0,035). Tartışma: Postpartum depresyon açısından risk taşıyan bireylerin önceden belirlenmesi, bu anneler için psikososyal desteğin daha erken ve güçlü verilmesi bakımından önemlidir. Postpartum depresyon gelişimin önlenmesi bebeklerin anne sütü ile beslenme oranlarını artıracaktır.
Dialektika nalar idealitas dan nalar realitas: aplikasi konsep umum al-balwa dalam dinamika hukum Islam
Authors: Arif Firman Muhammad 
Published: February 2019

The application of law is not always oriented towards things that are ideal. There are certain other considerations or exceptions to the application of rules because they are beyond knowledge and no control. The general concept of umum al-balwa to fulﬁ ll interests including liminating difﬁ culties. By using qualitative descriptive analysis and considerations that are difﬁ cult to avoid or difﬁ cult to avoid become special considerations that result in dispensation. Cases that afﬂ ict human life are linked to other matters in various ﬁ elds with the niformity of considerations and the impact of giving relief which ends in making it easy but not easy.
Peran Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Menumbuhkan Karakter Anti Korupsi
Authors: Khusna Nidhaul 
Published: February 2019

Penelitian ini membahas peran guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam menumbuhkan karakter anti korupsi dari siswa SMKN 1 Salatiga pada tahun akademik 2014/2015. Hal ini difokuskan pada: 1) bagaimana nilai-nilai pendidikan anti-korupsi dari siswa; 2) apa peran guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam membina dan menumbuhkan karakter anti-korupsi pada peserta didik; dan 3) faktor-faktor yang mendukung karakter dan hambatan dalam membina anti-korupsi kepada peserta didik. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kurikulum anti-korupsi sudah masuk dalam kurikulum Pendidikan Agama Islam. Peran guru Pendidikan Agama Islam bersama dengan guru lain seperti menginformasikan, memberikan saran, dan arahan. Guru PAI menumbuhkan karakter anti-korupsi dengan melatih salat lima waktu, menghargai kejujuran, menggunakan metode untuk melatih anti-korupsi, melatih peserta didik bertanggung jawab, disiplin waktu, belajar di luar kelas dan memberi sanksi. Hal yang mendukung karakter anti-korupsi tumbuh di SMKN 1 Salatiga adalah kerjasama dari semua guru, kantin sekolah, ekstrakurikuler, media informasi tentang bahaya korupsi, serta aturan ketat dari lembaga sekolah. Sementara kendalanya adalah sikap acuh tak acuh dari guru, keterbatasan dalam memantau siswa di luar sekolah, latar belakang yang berbeda dari peserta didik dan tidak ada kesepakatan kurikulum. This study discusses the role of Islamic Religious Teachers in cultivating anti- corruption character students of SMKN 1 Salatiga in academic year 2014/2015. It is focused on: 1) how is the educational values of anti-corruption of the students; 2) what is the role of Islamic religious teachers in fostering anti-corruption character on the learner; 3) what factors are supporting characters and obstacles in fostering anti-corruption to the learners. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach. The research findings showed that anti-corruption curriculum already included in the Islamic education curriculum. The roles of Islamic teachers together with other teachers such as inform, advice, and give direction as an example. PAI teachers foster anti-corruption character by trains five prayers on time, appreciate honesty, using methods to train anti-corruption, responsible learners trained, time discipline, learning outside the classroom and sanctioning. Supporters of anti-corruption in growing character in SMKN 1 Salatiga is the cooperation of all teachers, school canteens, extracurricular, many media information about the dangers of corruption, strict rules of school institutions. While the obstacles are the indifferent attitude of the teachers, the limitations in monitoring students outside of school, the different background of learners and there is no curriculum agreement. Kata kunci: guru Pendidikan Agama Islam, karakter, korupsi
JERITAN PEREMPUAN YANG TERKUNGKUNG SISTEM PATRIARKI DALAM KUMPULAN CERITA PENDEK AKAR PULE: SUATU TINJAUAN FEMINISME RADIKAL
Authors: Umniyyah Zahratul 
Published: February 2019

Abstrak : Kajian ini membahas dua cerita pendek dalam Kumpulan Cerita Pendek Akar Pule karya Oka Rusmini. Tulisan ini bertujuan mengungkap, menganalisis, dan mendeskripsikan penderitaan fisik dan penderitaan psikis yang dihadapi perempuan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif. Pengarang menyuarakan pemikirannya melalui kemunculan tokoh-tokoh perempuan dan berbagai permasalahan yang bersumber dari laki-laki. Posisi perempuan selalu dianggap lemah, sistem patriarki yang tumbuh subur di Bali semakin menekan kedudukan perempuan sehingga perempuan semakin tidak berdaya dan harus tunduk dengan aturan adat yang sangat merugikan pihak perempuan.
Kata kunci: sastra, feminisme radikal, sistem patriarki

Abstract : This study discusses two short stories part of Akar Pule anthology written by Oka Rusmini. In this study, the writer attempts to reveal, analyze, dan describe physical and psychological oppressions experienced by the female character. In this study the writer uses qualitative method as research method. The author voices her thoughts by presenting the female characters and their problem caused by male characters (men). In these short stories female characters (women) are placed in weaker position than men. The patriarchal system which is deeply rooted in Balinese culture gives more oppression towards women making Balinese women more powerless and forcing them to obey the customs that disadvantage them.
Keywords: literary work, radical feminism, patriarchal system
EFEKTIFITAS HAND LETTERING SEBAGAI MEDIA PROMOSI KESEHATAN REMAJA MENGENAI BAHAYA ROKOK (STUDI DI SMK PGRI 4 SURABAYA)
Authors: Luthfia Azmi 
Published: February 2019

Indonesia is a country with largest smoker in South East Asia. According to Riset Kesehatan Dasar (RISKESDAS) (2013), there is rising trends of cigarette smooking during three periods, especially in adolescents aged ≥15 years. Therefore it is necessary to take effort to prevent existence of it. Providing health promotion media in the form of hand lettering can be an alternative in providing effective information and education. Now days, Hand lettering is a popular art design for adolescents. This research was conducted on the students of class XI TKR SMK PGRI 4 Surabaya. The purpose of this study was to know the efectiveness of hand lettering as a health promotion media of harmfull effect of cigarettes in adolescents. It was quasi experimental research. Samples are 90 students of class XI TKR SMK PGRI 4 Surabaya, taken by total sampling technique. Knowledge was dependent variable, while giving treatments was independent variables. Results showed that there were differences knowledge betwween before and after hand lettering given (p = 0,000). Media effectiveness shows that hand lettering is effective for improving knowledge. It can be used as a health promotion media of harmfull effect of cigarettes in adolescents.
FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PENGGUNAAN JENIS METODE KONTRASEPSI JANGKA PANJANG (MKJP) PADA WANITA MENIKAH USIA SUBUR DI PROVINSI JAWA TIMUR
Authors: Triyanto Luki 
Published: February 2019

Long-Acting and Permanent Method (LAPM) is a very effective method of contraception, but women of childbearing age majority use short-term contraceptive methods. The purpose of this study was to apply multinomial logistic regression analysis in predicting factors affecting Fertile Women in the use of LAPM in East Java Province in 2012. This research use secondary data that was result of Indonesia Demographic Health Surveys (IDHS) year 2012 using the number of 171 respondents. The results of this study indicated the variables that affected the use of LAPM of WUS age (p = 0.008), education level (p = 0,004), occupation (p = 0,029), source of family planning services (p = 0,000), residence area (p = 0.016). The conclusion of this study was age, educational level, occupation, source of FP services, and residential areas affecting the use of long-term contraceptive methods in women of childbearing age. Therefore the government through the National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN),­ still pay attention to the family planning program and ensure every community to implement family planning programs and educate and promote family planning programs to resolve the problems of the population.
Diagnosis and management of multiple high-grade gliomas: a retrospective study
Authors: Gao Yang , Zheng Hui , Li Liangdong , Zhou Changshuai , Chen Xin , Cao Yiqun 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
Background: Multiple high-grade gliomas (M-HGG) are uncommon lesions in the central nervous system. The management is controversial and the prognosis remains unfavorable. The aim of this study is to identify the characteristics of M-HGG and explore more appropriate therapeutic strategies for patients.
Methods: A retrospective study was performed on 15 patients who were treated with M-HGG between August 2016 and March 2018 in our hospital. Clinical data including age, sex, Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) scores, number and location of lesions, surgical approach, pathology, adjuvant therapy (radio or chemotherapy) and prognosis were collected.
Results: The most frequent position of tumors was temporal lobe, followed by frontal and occipital lobe. Patients who underwent surgical removal (gross total resection or subtotal resection) showed longer survival time than that in biopsy group (p < 0.05). The index of Ki-67 was higher (36.11 ± 1.8 vs 22.33 ± 2.1, p < 0.05) and the KPS score was lower (60.00 ± 2.7 vs 82.86 ± 2.9, p < 0.05) in death group than that in survival group. Two patients presented with different pathological grades: GBM (WHO IV), anaplastic astrocytoma (WHO III). Four patients presenting with methylation of genes of O-6-methylguanine DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) were still alive. No IDH1 mutation was detected in all cases. Eight patients died during follow-up, and the average survival period was 11.2 months. The survival time of living patients was more than 15.9 months.
Conclusions: Surgical removal of dominant tumors of M-GBM is recommended, and stereotactic biopsy can achieve pathologic diagnosis if surgical removal is inaccessible. Comprehensive analysis of the clinical features and molecular pathology of multiple gliomas is helpful to find more effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
A decision-making framework for sustainable management of groundwater resources under uncertainty: combination of Bayesian risk approach and statistical tools
Authors: Varouchakis Emmanouil A. , Yetilmezsoy Kaan , Karatzas George P. 
Published: February 2019

AbstractDecision-making is a significant tool in water resources management applications. This work addresses the global management decision dilemma for the sustainability of the groundwater resources of a watershed: should stakeholders use groundwater for irrigation and human consumption or should they construct infrastructure, for example water reservoirs, for irrigation purposes? The former constitutes an easy but non-sustainable solution, while the latter protects the groundwater body from overpumping, avoids the associated overpumping penalties, and utilizes both surface and groundwater watershed resources. The main question arising in the second case relates to the amount of surface water that can be used taking into consideration water scarcity and potentially dry hydrological years. Therefore, this proposed decision-making framework will provide the best management solution for the water needs of an area based on the balanced use of surface and groundwater resources, considering the ecosystem sustainability and the surface and groundwater sustainability. In addition, this work can help decision-makers to examine and compare various scenarios using different approaches before making a decision regarding the cost and the capacity of a hydrologic/hydraulic project, and the varied economic charges that water table limit violations can cause inside an audit interval.
An improved index for water quality evaluation in an estuary region: a case study in the Eastern Pearl River Delta, China
Authors: Li Shenlin , Chen Xiaohong , Singh V. P. , He Yanhu , Bai Xiaoyan 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
Water quality evaluation is fundamental for water resources management. In this study, a water quality index (WQI) was constructed to evaluate water quality in an estuary region. First, principal component analysis and the Bartlett method were used to select more important water quality parameters from multivariables. Second, quality curves and weights of selected parameters were assigned, and then WQI scores were calculated. The WQI method was applied to the Eastern Pearl River Delta in China as a case study. Results showed that water quality in the upstream area and the coastal region was better than in the central delta, with an average WQI of 72, 55 and 14, respectively. Results further revealed that water quality in the coastal region was more variable (the standard variation of WQIs is near 20) due to more rapid changes in hydrologic features, while water quality in the inland area was more stable (the standard variation is around 10). Comparison between the WQI and fuzzy evaluation methods indicated the reliability of the WQI method. This WQI method can evaluate water quality in the estuarine delta area well, and statistical techniques used in this paper can be applied in different geographical areas considering their specific characteristics.
Advances in Henry Reaction: A Versatile Method in Organic Synthesis
Authors: Singh Nidhi , Pandey Jaya 
Published: February 2019

:
Henry reaction is an important reaction employing carbonyls which furnishes β-nitro alcohol,
nitroalkene, α-nitro ketones, β-amino alcohol as products and byproducts that may be transfigured
as building blocks for other synthetic reactions. This paper focuses on various synthetic routes
for Henry reaction, a versatile reaction of high significance in organic synthesis. The paper discusses
the chemistry and plausible products of the reaction, along with the various available synthetic routes
for the same, ranging from classical conventional methods to modern methods of green chemistry
trends. Use of various catalysts as rate enhancer as well as use of various catalysts as enantioselective
frontman for stereoselective reactions, have been described in this work.
Diagnostic Challenges of Lymphoblastic Lymphomas of the Mediastinum
Authors: Mlika Mona , Khanfir Donia , Braham Emna , Meddeb Balkiss , Mezni Faouzi 
Published: February 2019

Background:Lymphoblastic lymphomas (LL) of the mediastinum are rare tumours that present a challenging diagnosis. The positive diagnosis is based on microscopic findings. Our aim was to highlight the diagnostic difficulties in such situations.Methods:We conducted a descriptive retrospective study including 31 patients presenting mediastinal LL.Results:Radiologic features consisted in all cases in a mediastinal infiltrating mass. Microscopic examination showed in all cases a crowded tumour with many artefacts made of diffuse tumour cells. Immunohistochemial study was performed in all cases. It was quite difficult to interprete in the samples used for extemporaneous examination and repeated in 10 cases.Conclusion:The diagnosis of LL is based on the microscopic examination which is usually performed on small samples with crowding artefacts. Thus, this pathology must be managed by a trained team that is used to deal with such a specimen in order to avoid repeating the biopsy and inducing diagnostic delay.
Combined Preference Ranking Algorithm for Comparing and Initial Ranking of Cloud Services
Authors: Md Abdul Quadir , Vijayakumar Varadarajan 
Published: February 2019

Background:
With the immense significance of cloud computing over the decade, different
IT companies offer varieties of cloud services.

Objective:
The selection of cloud services from the expanding range of Cloud Service Providers
(CSPs) makes it difficult for the Cloud Consumers (CCs) to choose a CSP based on their preferences.

Methods:
In this context, this paper proposes an efficient trust management architecture for cloud
service selection and put forward Combined Preference Ranking Algorithm (CPRA) for initial
ranking of CSPs and their services before doing any transaction in the past based on CCs requirements.

Results:
The proposed trust management architecture prompts the CSPs to improve the Quality of
Service (QoS) by adhering to Service Level Agreement (SLA).

Conclusion:
The experimental results show that compared with other ranking approaches CPRA
generates the accurate ranking list of CSPs with minimal execution time.