bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Urinary bladder reconstruction using autologous collagenous connective tissue membrane “Biosheet” induced by in-body tissue architecture
Authors: Iimori Yasumasa , Naito Kazuma , Iwai Ryosuke , Nagatani Kengo , Inoue Yuka , Funayama-Iwai Marina , Okamoto Mari , Nakata Mio , Mie Keiichiro , Nishida Hidetaka , Nakayama Yasuhide , Akiyoshi Hideo 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
Background: Tissue engineering technology has the potential for bladder reconstruction without complications. We have previously developed autologous collagenous prosthetic tissues using in-body tissue architecture (iBTA). This is a cell-free tissue engineering technology that can produce autologous implantable tissues be a desired shape by simple subcutaneous embedding of a specially designed mold. Grafts formed by iBTA can be made in any shape and form, including sheet-shaped tissues (Biosheet). In this study, we evaluated the efficacy and safety of autologous Biosheet as bladder repair material in a canine bladder defect model. Methods: We studied four healthy adult beagles (1-2 years old, 9.3-9.9 kg). Autologous Biosheets were prepared by embedding specially designed molds into subcutaneous pouches in the beagles. Eight weeks after implantation, the molds were extracted, and collagenous connective tissues surrounding the molds were harvested as autologous Biosheet. The urinary bladder wall was excised (2 cm × 2 cm) and autologous Biosheets were sutured to the cut edge of the native bladder using a simple continuous suture pattern. The efficacy of implantation of the Biosheets was evaluated by physical examination, blood tests, abdominal ultrasound, urinalysis, and urography, at 0, 1, 3, 7, 14, 28, 56, and 84 days after the implantation. The Biosheets were extracted at 28 days (n=1) and 84 days (n=3) after implantation. Results: No side-effects were observed during follow-up. No disruption of the sheet or any urinary leakage into the peritoneal cavity was observed. Histological analysis revealed α-SMA-positive muscle fibers at the margin of the Biosheets, indicating regeneration of the urinary bladder tissue. Conclusion: This is the first report evaluating the efficacy and safety of iBTA-induced autologous “Biosheets” as a bladder repair material in a canine model. In summary, autologous Biosheets could be useful biomaterials for urological reconstruction.
Retinal microvascular alterations after phacoemulsification in patients with diabetes evaluated using optical coherence tomography angiography
Authors: Feng Le , Azhati Guliqiwaer , Li Tingting , Liu Fang 
Published: August 2019

Abstract
Purpose: To quantify changes in retinal microvasculature in diabetic patients after phacoemulsificatio by using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA).

Methods: Macular thickness(MT), superficial capillary plexus (SCP), deep capillary plexuses (DCP) and foveal avascular zone (FAZ) measurements of the 3×3 mm macular images were obtained by OCTA at baseline, 1 day,1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after cataract surgery in diabetic and non- diabetic patients.

Results: There was a significant increase in MT at 1 month and 3 months after surgery in both groups (all P<0.05), but no significant difference between the two groups (p= 0.217). At 3 months postoperatively, the SCP increase was significantly higher compared with baseline in diabetic group (P<0.05). The MT and SCP was negatively correlated with logMAR best corrected visual acuity(BCVA), while the FAZ area and perimeter were positively correlated with logMAR BCVA in diabetic group.

Conclusions: Cataract surgery can increase macular thickness in both diabetic and non- diabetic patients, and also increase the SCP in diabetic patients. Whether these changes will persist a longer period still needs to be followed up.
Awareness and Perception of Thromboembolism and Thromboprophylaxis among Hospitalized Patients in Jordan
Authors: Jarab Anan S. , Al-Azzam Sayer , Badaineh Rawan , Mukattash Tareq L. , Bsoul Razan 
Published: August 2019

Background and Objective:Despite the established importance of thromboprophylaxis in patients with Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), a limited number of studies have assessed the awareness of VTE and thromboprophylaxis therapy among the affected patients. The aim of the current study was to assess awareness and to explore variables associated with awareness about VTE and its thromboprophylaxis.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted on hospitalized patients who received thromboprophylaxis (5000 units of heparin subcutaneously (SC) q8-12h, or 30-40 mg of enoxaparin SC once daily). In addition to the sociodemographic variables, awareness and perception of VTE and its thromboprophylaxis were assessed using a validated questionnaire. Multiple logistic regressions were conducted to build a model of variables significantly associated with VTE awareness.Results:A total of 225 patients participated in the study, with only 38.2% and 22.2% of the participants being aware of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) respectively. Logistic regression showed that the participants with low educational level had 3.046 value, with the odds being not aware of DVT or PE compared with participants with high educational level. Participants without a personal history of VTE had 7.374 value, with the odds being not aware of DVT or PE compared with those who had a personal history of VTE. Participants who had a negative perception of VTE had 2.582 value, with the odds being not aware of DVT or PE compared with participants who had a positive perception and those who did not have any information about DVT or PE had 13.727 value, with the odds being not aware of DVT or PE.Conclusion:The findings reveal that there is a lack of awareness about VTE and its thromboprophylaxis among the study participants. Patients with lower educational level and those with no history of previous VTE need awareness improvement about VTE and its thromboprophylaxis. Clinical Pharmacists need to focus on providing information about VTE and improving patients’ perception about VTE and its thromboprophylaxis with the aim of improving the awareness about VTE, and hence the better health outcome.
Predictors for Fibrosis Regression in Chronic HCV Patients after the Treatment with DAAS: Results of a Real-world Cohort Study
Authors: Soliman Hanan , Ziada Dina , Salama Marwa , Hamisa Manal , Badawi Rehab , Hawash Nehad , Selim Amal , Abd-Elsalam Sherief 
Published: August 2019

Introduction:
The goal of treatment of chronic hepatitis C (HCV) is viral eradication. However,
obtaining histological regression is even more important, because it will reduce the overall morbidity
and mortality related to cirrhosis. Introduction of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) in HCV improves
rates of sustained virologic response (SVR). However, fibrosis regression has not been extensively
assessed. The aim of this study was to detect the factors affecting fibrosis regression in chronic
HCV patients treated with interferon containing regimens versus interferon-free DAA regimens.

Methods:
This prospective observational cohort study was conducted at the Tropical Medicine and
Infectious Diseases Department, Tanta University, Egypt, between October 2015 and December 2017.
Transient elastography (FibroScan®) examination was performed before therapy, at SVR12, 6 months
and 1 year after completing therapy for cured patients.

Results:
Reduction in fibrosis was reported in; 46.7% and 49.3% of patients with moderate fibrosis,
and 89% and 78.7% of patients with advanced fibrosis after one year of interferon containing and interferon
free DAAs regimens respectively. Using multiple regression analysis; it was found that BMI,
degrees of hepatic stiffness and steatosis were related to regression of hepatic fibrosis after therapy.

Conclusion:
DAAs with or without interferon resulted in a significant reduction of liver fibrosis. BMI,
steatosis and liver stiffness were independent factors for fibrosis regression in chronic HCV patients
treated with DAAs. Further studies are needed to explore the mechanism by which steatosis affects
HCV related fibrosis regression after treatment with DAAs.
A Hybrid Fog Architecture: Improving the Efficiency in IoT-Based Smart Parking Systems
Authors: Suri Bhawna , Pramanik Pijush K.D. , Taneja Shweta 
Published: August 2019

Background:
The abundant use of personal vehicles has raised the challenge of parking
the vehicle in crowded places such as shopping malls. To help the driver with efficient and troublefree
parking, a smart and innovative parking assistance system is required. In addition to discussing
the basics of smart parking, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud computing, and Fog computing,
this chapter proposes an IoT-based smart parking system for shopping malls.

Methods:
To process the IoT data, a hybrid Fog architecture is adopted in order to reduce the latency,
where the Fog nodes are connected across the hierarchy. The advantages of this auxiliary
connection are discussed critically by comparing with other Fog architectures (hierarchical and
P2P). An algorithm is defined to support the proposed architecture and is implemented on two real-
world use-cases having requirements of identifying the nearest free car parking slot. The implementation
is simulated for a single mall scenario as well as for a campus with multiple malls with
parking areas spread across them.

Results:
The simulation results have proved that our proposed architecture shows lower latency as
compared to the traditional smart parking systems that use Cloud architecture.

Conclusion:
The hybrid Fog architecture minimizes communication latency significantly. Hence,
the proposed architecture can suitably be applied for other IoT-based real-time applications.
Pendekatan scientific dan Penilaian Autentik untuk Mengoptimalkan Pendidikan Karakter
Authors: Wahyuni Wahyuni 
Published: August 2019

Pendidikan karakter sering dikenal dengan istilah pendidikan watak atau budi pekerti. Pendidikan karakter adalah sebuah prosespembelajaran untuk menanamkan nilai-nilai luhur, budi pekerti, atauakhlak mulia yang berakar dari ajaran agama, nilai-nilai adat dan sosialbudaya di masyarakat. Pendidikan karakter sebenarnya merupakanwujud tindakan penegasan karakter bangsa Indonesia yang hakikatnyamemang telah dimiliki oleh bangsa Indonesia, sejak bangsa ini ada.Namun seiring dengan perkembangan peradaban manusia karakterbangsa mulai terkikis. Krisis degradasi moral yang melanda masyarakat Indonesia saat ini tengah berada pada taraf yang mengkhawatirkan.Krisis karakter ini terlihat dari adanya pergeseran sikap dan perilakumasyarakat yang meninggalkan nilai-nilai luhur bangsa Indonesia.Dahulu bangsa Indonesia dikenal sebagai bangsa yang jujur, ramah,bersahaja, bergaya hidup sederhana, dan menghargai sesama. Namunsaat ini sikap dan karakter tersebut tampak mulai langka ditemui ditengah-tengah masyarakat Indonesia.
MORTE RITUAL: REFLEXÕES SOBRE O “SUICÍDIO” SURUWAHA
Authors: Dos Santos Marcio Martins , De Souza Kariny Teixeira 
Published: August 2019

Este trabalho, ao analisar uma prática sócio-cultural do povo Suruwaha - a “morte ritual” – tem como objetivo problematizar e corroborar com a revisão conceitual do termo “suicídio”, considerando-o inapropriado para o que de fato ele representa neste caso específico. A reflexão deste caso, feita a partir de uma revisão de parte da literatura antropológica sobre esse povo, pretende evidenciar os riscos e limitações que pode ser acarretados por este “olhar ocidentalizado” em relação a uma prática indígena.
A análise antropológica de questões relacionadas à “morte ritual” dos Suruwaha indubitavelmente nos conduz a interessantes leituras acerca dos resultados e significados do processo de contato da “sociedade ocidental” com os povos indígenas. Ao mesmo tempo, demonstra a complexidade das culturas ditas tradicionais enquanto objetos de estudo, uma vez que estas se mostram passíveis de constantes e complexas transformações e reelaborações.
Contribuições da análise multicritério à obtenção de graus de proximidade no projeto de arranjos físicos
Authors: Herrera William David Morán , Costa Helder Gomes 
Published: August 2019

Este trabalho propõe uma abordagem multicritério para a classificação e obtenção de graus de proximidade (GP) utilizados na construção de arranjos físicos. Os GP são valores que expressam a intensidade com que se deve priorizar a aproximação de duas áreas ou estações de trabalho em um arranjo físico, fornecendo subsídios aos
analistas na elaboração destes arranjos. Esta abordagem fundamenta-se no emprego do ELECTRE TRI na modelagem deste problema, incorporando o tratamento científico da subjetividade inerente à resolução deste problema e permitindo considerar simultaneamente múltiplos critérios, mesmos que estes sejam conflitantes. Outra característica importante adicionada pela metodologia é a possibilidade de identificar incomparabilidades associadas à incoerências da modelagem.
Auxílio à decisão para a adoção de políticas de compras
Authors: Salomon Valério Antônio Pamplona 
Published: August 2019

O presente artigo relata os resultados de uma pesquisa sobre a aplicação do auxílio à decisão na adoção de políticas de compras. Foram desenvolvidos estudos sobre o processo de compras e sua inerente tomada de decisão, em situações já existentes, assim como novas proposições literárias e novas práticas profissionais. Uma política de
compra, recentemente estabelecida por empresa multinacional do ramo automobilístico, foi investigada e melhorias para sua execução foram, finalmente, propostas.
Qualidade nos serviços: atuação do intra-empreendedor na gestão do conhecimento. Estudo de caso em escritório de patentes
Authors: Bassani Denise T. Lisboa , Nikitiuk Sonia , Quelhas Osvaldo Luiz Gonçalves , França Sergio Luiz Braga 
Published: August 2019

Este artigo trata de um estudo de caso em que se procura evidenciar a importância do intra-empreendedorismo para
articular a gestão do conhecimento na consecução da qualidade nos serviços. Os referenciais de análise são os
conceitos de gestão do conhecimento e de intra-empreendedorismo e observam as práticas de treinamento realizadas em uma organização de prestação de serviços de advocacia, especializada em Direito sobre a Propriedade
Industrial. No caso estudado, o líder de setor (intra-empreendedor) utiliza as estratégias da gestão do conhecimento
como ferramenta para a garantia da qualidade de seus serviços. A organização e funcionários foram beneficiados
pelas iniciativas, mas vários obstáculos impediram a sua continuidade. O presente trabalho discorre sobre as
características do intra-empreendedor e a experiência da gestão sobre o conhecimento adquirido neste caso, assim
como registra as conseqüências e oportunidades para mudanças.
Sistemas de Informação e de Conhecimentos para contribuir na gestão municipal
Authors: Rezende Denis Alcides , Guagliardi José Augusto 
Published: August 2019

Os Sistemas de Informação (SI) e a Tecnologia da Informação (TI) podem oferecer alternativas para apoiar os
gestores municipais, fornecendo informações com qualidade e oportunas. Apenas as informações não são suficientes para resolverem os problemas dos municípios. Os gestores municipais também necessitam de conhecimentos personalizados e profícuos para suas atividades. A partir do capital intelectual das pessoas das prefeituras, os sistemas de conhecimentos (SC) podem armazenar, gerar e compartilhar seus conhecimentos peculiares e oportunos. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar as teorias e as relações entre os SI, TI e SC, os preceitos da New Public Management, um modelo proposto de SC e seus respectivos produtos para aplicar em cidades e prefeituras. A metodologia de pesquisa é de natureza aplicada em estudos de casos brasileiros e americanos. Na conclusão são descritas as contribuições acadêmicas e organizacionais. Observa-se que o modelo proposto poderá contribuir na gestão municipal com maior qualidade, produtividade e efetividade.
Analysis of Impact of CAR, NPF, BOPO on Profitability of Islamic Banks (Year 2015-2017)
Authors: Kusumastuti Wahyu Intan , Alam Azhar 
Published: August 2019

Islamic banks have been known as the resistant banks to the global crisis that hit Indonesia a few years ago. The unique maintenance of Islamic bank performance leads to business continuity. Some Islamic bank performance can be measured by its profitability. There are some factors that affect the profitability Islamic bank and used in this study including CAR, BOPO, and NPF. While the purpose of this study is to determine the effect of CAR, BOPO and NPF on the profitability of Islamic commercial banks. The population of this research is the Islamic commercial bank whose financial statements have been published to the statistics of Islamic banks from 2015 -2017. This research used secondary data from OJK website. Data analysis in this paper conducted multiple linear regression analysis method. The results of this study indicate that the BOPO variable has a significant effect on ROA. On the other hand CAR and NPF variables have no significant effect on ROA.
Kondisi Sosial-Ekonomi Masyarakat Kuna Tatar Sunda (Abad V –XVI)
Authors: Zakaria Mumuh Muhsin 
Published: August 2019

Artikel ini bertujuan menganalisis kondisi sosial-ekonomi masyarakat Tatar Sunda pada abad ke-5 hingga abad ke-16. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode sejarah yang meliputi empat tahapan kerja, yaitu heuristik, kritik, interpretasi, dan historiografi. Hasil dari kajian ini adalah bahwa wilayah Tatar Sunda memiliki potensi ekonomi yang sangat tinggi. Hal ini dimungkinkan berkat faktor-faktor geografis. Tatar Sunda memiliki tanah yang sangat subur dan bisa ditanami oleh beragam jenis tanaman, termasuk tanaman ekspor yang sangat laku di pasar internasional. Di samping itu, wilayah Tatar Sunda pun cukup strategis karena memiliki banyak pelabuhan yang bisa dijadikan akses ke luar dan masuknya barang dan orang dari dalam dan luar Tatar Sunda.This article aims to analyze the socio-economic conditions of the Tatar Sunda community in the 5th to the 16th century.The method used is a historical method that includes four stages of work, namely heuristics, criticism, interpretation, and historiography.The result of this study is that the Tatar Sunda region has very high economic potential.This is possible because of geographical factors. Tatar Sunda has very fertile land and can be planted by various types of plants, including export crops needed on the international market.In addition, the Tatar Sunda region is also quite strategic because it has many ports that could be used as access to the outside and the entry of goods and people from inside and outside the Tatar Sunda.
Kedudukan dan Fungsi Bahasa dalam Permuseuman
Authors: Mahmud Erlina Zulkifli , Ampera Taufik , Risagarniwa Yuyu Yohana , Sidiq Inu Isnaeni 
Published: August 2019

Kedudukan dan fungsi bahasa sebagai alat komunikasi manusia mencakup seluruh bidang kehidupan termasuk ilmu pengetahuan antara lain terkait sejarah peradaban manusia; bagaimana manusia mempertahankan hidupnya, bagaimana manusia memperlakukan alam, bagaimana alam menyediakan segala kebutuhan manusia. Apa yang dilakukan manusia saat ini, saat lampau, dan apa yang dilakukan manusia jauh di masa prasejarah, bagaimana kondisi alam di masa-masa tersebut, apa perubahan dan perkembangannya, dapat didokumentasikan melalui bahasa, divisualisasikan kembali, lalu dipajang sebagai salah satu upaya konversai dan preservasi dalam satu institusi yang disebut museum. Penelitian ini membahas kedudukan dan fungsi bahasa dalam permuseuman. Bagaimana kedudukan dan fungsi bahasa dalam permuseuman baik dalam informasi yang disampaikan oleh pemandu wisata museumnya maupun yang terpajang menyertai benda-benda dan gambar-gambar merupakan tujuan dari penelitian ini. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah gabungan antara metode lapangan dan metode literatur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara umum kedudukan bahasa Indonesia berada pada urutan pertama setelah Bahasa Inggris dan keberadaan kedua bahasa dalam permuseuman ini melibatkan dua fungsi utama bahasa, yakni fungsi komunikatif dan fungsi informatif.The existence and function of language as a medium of communication covers all fields of human life including knowledge, one of them is the history of human civilization; how humans survived, how human utilized nature for their lives, and how nature provides all the necessities for humans. What humans have been doing now, what they have done in the past and far before that in the pre-history time, how the conditions of the nature at those times were and what changes as well as progresses occurred are documented using language, then re-visualized, displayed as one of conservation and preservation acts in an institution called museum. This research discusess the existence and function of language in museums. How important the existence of a language in museums and what language functions used in museums both in informations given by the museum guides and on the displays accompanying objects and pictures are the aims of this research. The methods used are the combination between field research and library research. The results show that generally the existence of Indonesian language plays more important role than English and both languages have two main functions; communicative function and informative function.
Pengolahan Citra untuk Perbaikan Kualitas Citra Sinar-X Dental Menggunakan Metode Filtering
Authors: Wilianti Alfia Septiana , Agoes Suhartati 
Published: August 2019

Image is an object that has characteristics in a visual form. Dental x-ray is one example of a digital image.Dental panoramic results have a weak lighting level, so image quality improvement is needed. Dentists still rely on visual observation in reading X-rays therefore the results are subjective. X-ray images do not always have good image quality, for example the results of dental x-rays that are dark or there are vague parts so that the imagesare difficult to be identified. This study uses a filtering method to improve the image quality of decentralized x-rays, namely unsharp filters, median filters, Wiener filters and Gaussian filters. The initial step is converting the image into gray image and continue with filtering process. The successful of filtering process was indicated by measuring the quantitatively using image quality parameters, namely mean square error (MSE) and peak signal to noise ratio (PSNR). The best average MSE is obtained by using a Gaussian filter for jpg format image that is equal to 0.685 with a PSNR of 49.935 dB.Citra merupakan sebuahobjek yang memiliki karakteristik dalam bentuk visual. Sinar-X dental merupakan salah satu contoh citra digital.Hasil citra dental panoramik memiliki tingkat pencahayaan yang lemah, maka diperlukan perbaikan kualitas citra. Para dokter gigi masih mengandalkan pengamatan visual dalam pembacaan fotorontgen sehingga hasilnya subjektif. Hasil citra rontgen tidak selalu memiliki kualitas citra yang baik, sepertimisalnya hasil citradental sinar-X yang gelap atau ada bagian yang samar sehingga sulit diidentifikasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode filtering dalam meningkatkan kualitas citra dental sinar-X, yaitu dengan filter unsharp, filterMedian, filter Wiener, dan filter Gaussian. Tahap awal yang dilakukan adalah mengubah citra menjadi keabuan dengan format citra yang berbeda-beda dan selanjutnya dilakukan tahap filtering. Pengukuran keberhasilan filtering diukur secara kuantitatif menggunakan parameter kualitas citra yaitu mean square error (MSE) dan peak signal to noise ratio (PSNR). Nilai MSE rata-rata yang paling baik didapat dengan menggunakan filter Gausian untukcitra tipe format jpg yaitu sebesar 0,685 dan nilai PSNR rata-rata sebesar 49,935 dB.