bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Diagnostic Performance of Blood Pressure Measurement Modalities in Living Kidney Donor Candidates
Authors: Armanyous Sherif , Ohashi Yasushi , Lioudis Michael , Schold Jesse D. , Thomas George , Poggio Emilio D. , Augustine Joshua J. 
Published: April 2019

Background and objectives
Precise BP measurement to exclude hypertension is critical in evaluating potential living kidney donors. Ambulatory BP monitoring is considered the gold standard method for diagnosing hypertension, but it is cumbersome to perform. We sought to determine whether lower BP cutoffs using office and automated BP would reduce the rate of missed hypertension in potential living donors.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements
We measured BP in 578 prospective donors using three modalities: (1) single office BP, (2) office automated BP (average of five consecutive automated readings separated by 1 minute), and (3) ambulatory BP. Daytime ambulatory BP was considered the gold standard for diagnosing hypertension. We assessed both the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC-7) and the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) definitions of hypertension in the cohort. Empirical thresholds of office BP and automated BP for the detection of ambulatory BP–diagnosed hypertension were derived using Youden index, which maximizes the sum of sensitivity and specificity and gives equal weight to false positive and false negative values.

Results
Hypertension was diagnosed in 90 (16%) prospective donors by JNC-7 criteria and 198 (34%) prospective donors by ACC/AHA criteria. Masked hypertension was found in 3% of the total cohort by JNC-7 using the combination of office or automated BP, and it was seen in 24% by ACC/AHA guidelines. Using Youden index, cutoffs were derived for both office and automated BP using JNC-7 (<123/82 and <120/78 mm Hg) and ACC/AHA (<119/79 and <116/76 mm Hg) definitions. Using these lower cutoffs, the sensitivity for detecting hypertension improved from 79% to 87% for JNC-7 and from 32% to 87% by ACC/AHA definition, with negative predictive values of 95% and 87%, respectively. Missed (masked) hypertension was reduced to 2% and 4% of the entire cohort by JNC-7and ACC/AHA, respectively.

Conclusions
The prevalence of hypertension was higher in living donor candidates using ACC/AHA compared JNC-7 definitions. Lower BP cutoffs in the clinic improved sensitivity and led to a low overall prevalence of missed hypertension in prospective living kidney donors.
RECURSOS EDUCACIONAIS ABERTOS (REA) COM PESQUISA E INOVAÇÃO RESPONSÁVEIS (RRI) PARA A PRODUÇÃO DE CONHECIMENTO EM POLÍTICAS EDUCACIONAIS: O CASO DO MESTRADO PROFISSIONAL EM GESTÃO E AVALIAÇÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO PÚBLICA
Authors: Borges Eliane Medeiros , Sanabio Marcos Tanure , Magaldi Juliana Alves 
Published: April 2019

O trabalho propõe a análise e discussão sobre a utilização de Recursos Educacionais Abertos (REA) no Mestrado Profissional em Gestão e Avaliação da Educação Pública, como demonstração da viabilidade da interação de variadas mídias e recursos online no processo educacional, por meio dos quais alunos do Programa realizaram suas atividades e promoveram interações, tendo como referência sobre a aplicabilidade dos REA, a partir de estudos de Okada, Amiel, Nobre, Mallmann e Mendes. Este estudo exploratório reflete sobre como utilizar os REA (mapas do Litemap) como práticas pedagógicas ditas inovadoras, em contexto de cursos superiores. A metodologia tem como base o conceito de pesquisa e inovação responsáveis (RRI) com as seguintes etapas: uso de REA, adaptação da prática pedagógica e transformação do ensino aprendizagem do projeto Europeu ENGAGE que promoveu a plataforma LiteMap para formação de educadores para RRI. São apresentadas duas experiências de atividades no Mestrado Profissional, com a utilização de REA, seu desenvolvimento e análise, sendo a primeira na Disciplina de Administração e Financiamento da Educação Pública e a segunda nas atividades de Qualificação dos mestrandos, em 2017 e 2018. Ambas as experiências, desenvolvidas de modo experimental, foram exitosas e se demonstraram oportunas para sua disseminação em todo o Programa de Pós-Graduação. Os resultados desse estudo sugerem que REA com LiteMap podem ser utilizados, adaptados e transformados num processo pedagógico que reúne conteúdos e métodos, como conhecimento construído nos mapas.
The Role Of Islamic Banks In Yemen In Supporting Microfinance Institutions
Authors: Salem Al-Harethi Abobakr Ramadhan 
Published: April 2019

Islamic banks become the best solution to the crisis of the global financial system at present.in addition, it become also a real player in dealing with economic crises and the financial complexities of the traditional banking system prevailing in the world today. moreover, countries and governments in both developed and developing countries have become increasingly interested in the issue of microfinance because of their close association with the development in various countries and may be interested in supporting countries and governments for microfinance by enacting the necessary laws and legislation. And the establishment of institutions and bodies specialized in financing and support these microfinance in addition to the microfinance in many developed countries have become a specialty taught in universities and specialized institutes. Scientific seminars and conferences are held in order to support and develop it so that it achieves the objectives set for it and thus meets the aspirations of society in development. This study focus on the role of Islamic banks that can play an active and influential role in generating wealth and reducing poverty through financing for Microfinance institutions where the study showed the social role of the nature of contracts in Islamic banks through which Islamic banks can be the best in Microfinance. Keywords : Islamic banks, Microfinance institutions, Yemen
Kedudukan Pelaku Usaha dan Konsumen dalam Hukum Perlindungan Konsumen (Produk Mi Soun Mengandung Klorin)
Authors: Lumban Gaol Heru Saputra , Prawitasari Fransisca Yanita 
Published: April 2019

Food is one of the primary needs of humans. In terms of producing food, it cannot be completely separated from the use of Food Additives. Article 1 paragraph (1) of Law Number 33 Year 2012 concerning Food Additives determine Food Additives are ingredients added to food to affect the nature or form of food. This indicates that Food Additives may affect the quality of the product. In practice, not all Food Additives are used by sellers safe for consumers' health. In fact, Article 4 letter a of Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Law determines that consumers have the right to conveniences, security and safety in consuming goods and/or services. This is also in line with the seller's obligations that specified in Article 7 of the Consumer Law. A several cases of chlorine additives on mi soun at Klaten, Jember, and Jambi show a lack of awareness of sellers and consumers in recognizing which food additives are harmful for health. Consumer law as a progressive law strives to be a legal means that establish consumer awareness and sellers awareness in order to realize their rights and obligations. Progressive consumer law also indicates a balance between sellers and consumers in harmonizing the principles of caveat venditor and caveat emptor.
Negotiation of Interest in RPJMD DIY 2017-2022 Policy Formulation Using Advocacy Coalition Framework
Authors: Kamim Anggalih B.M , Amal Ichlasul , Khandiq M. Rusmul 
Published: April 2019

An exploration of policy changes and learning and interest negotiation in formulating policy are useful for mapping the process of compromising between the authorities and citizens. The study aims to explore the relations of external actors and local governments as a reflection of the state in the formulation of 2017-2022 DIY development planning policies to ensure no policies that favor the interests of certain groups. This research was conducted in qualitative research methods. This research was framed by a case study method. The research was conducted in agencies/ companies/ academics/ donor institutions/ parliament and the community involved and affected in the process of formulating DIY development planning policies. Research showed that there were some disadvantages of ACF model. The first disadvantage related to the inability of the ACF to explain the position of one of the "plural-faced" parties. The next disadvantage was the fact that ACF could not explain in detail the exact reason behind the formation of a coalition. The last disadvantage was that the ACF could not explain the dispersal of movements in a coalition.
Keywords: RPJMD DIY 2017-2022, Advocacy Coalition Framework, Policy Coalition

Abstrak
Penggalian policy change and learning serta negosiasi kepentingan dalam perumusan kebijakan berguna untuk memetakan proses kompromi penguasa dan warga. Studi untuk menggali dan mendalami relasi aktor eksternal dan pemerintah daerah sebagai cerminan negara dalam perumusan kebijakan perencanaan pembangunan DIY 2017-2022 menjadi penting untuk memastikan tidak adanya kebijakan yang berpihak pada kepentingan kalangan tertentu. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode penelitian kualitatif. Penelitian ini dibingkai dengan metode studi kasus. Penelitian dilakukan di instansi/perusahaan/kalangan akademisi/lembaga donor/parlemen serta kalangan masyarakat yang terlibat dan terdampak dalam proses perumusan kebijakan perencanaan pembangunan DIY. Penelitian menunjukan bahwa dalam model ACF terdapat beberapa kekurangan. Kekurangan pertama berkaitan dengan ketidakmampuan ACF untuk menjelaskan posisi salah satu pihak yang “berwajah majemuk”. Kekurangan berikutnya adalah ACF tidak dapat menjelaskan dengan detail alasan terbentuknya sebuah koalisi secara pasti. Kekurangan terakhir yaitu ACF tidak dapat menjelaskan terpencarnya gerakan dalam suatu koalisi.
Kata Kunci : RPJMD DIY 2017-2022, Advocacy Coalition Framework, Koalisi Kebijakan
Evaluation of the Conceptual Theories, Elements, and Processes of Knowledge Management in Modern Day Organisations
Authors: Cletus Helen Eboh 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
The objective of this paper is to evaluate the conceptual theories, elements, strategies along with the prospects and challenges of knowledge management (KM). The findings indicated that KM is a complex yet important process that requires organisations to create, process, disseminate and apply of knowledge. The findings also revealed knowledge is one of the most valuable resources of any organization. Therefore, effective KM is critical to the growth, performance, and survival of organisations. Furthermore, the many definitions of KM serve as a theoretical framework and empirical basis for multidisciplinary applications and prospects for organisations. Furthermore, the proper adoption and implementation of KM provides a systematic management approach for organisations to create, store, disseminate and apply knowledge critical to organizational performance and decision-making processes. Furthermore, KM can minimize the time, operational costs and material losses during product design, lifecycle, and quality assurance. Despite its merits, KM has numerous challenges. Most notable is the lack of an acceptable definition and understanding of KM concepts and practices. This can result in poor adoption and implementation thereby affecting sustainable organisational growth and development. Therefore, the paper concludes that KM adoption and implementation is critical to organisational goals, growth and performance.
The effect of visualization and complexity tasks in investment decision making
Authors: Almilia Luciana S. , Dewi Nurul H. U. , Wulanditya Putri 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
This study examines the effect of visualization level and level of assignment complexity on investment decision making as measured by level of accuracy, level of confidence and calibration level. This research uses experimental method. The experimental method in this research is 2x2 (mixed design) include: (1) Level of visualization (high and low) and (2) Complexity of task (high and low). The dependent variable in this research is the level of accuracy, level of confidence and calibration level. Data analysis technique used in this research is independent sample t-test. Participants in this study are students of Accounting Undergraduate Program in one Private University in East Java. The total participants in this study were 103 people, but only 77 participants who passed the check manipulation and can be analyzed further. The results of this study indicate that the visualization effect in decision-making has an effect only when decision makers receive assignment with low complexity of assignment. The results of this study indicate that the effect of the complexity of the assignment influences both decision-making as measured by the level of accuracy, level of confidence and calibration level.
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Ankylosing Spondylitis, A Rare Association
Authors: Emese-Katalin Kenéz , István Balló , Enikő Gáspár , Julianna Biró Anna 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune liver disease, characterized by the progressive destruction of the small intrahepatic bile duct epithelial cells and the presence of antimithocondrial antibodies (AMA). Ankylosing spondilitis is a systemic, inflammatory, progressive disease, which usually affects the joints of the spine and the sacroiliac joints. The association of these two is very rare, in literature we found only one single study published in 1994, which describes the occurrence of primary biliary cirrhosis accompanying ankylosing spondylitis in amale patient. The aim of our study is to present the case of our patient, who had ankylosing spondylitis and has developed primary biliary cirrhosis. Our patient has ankylosing spondylitis with peripheral joint involvement, so according to the guidelines we initiated treatment with Sulfasalazine. We know from the literature about the hepatotoxicity of Sulfasalazine in some cases, so within each follow-up examination we monitored the liver function tests, and we also performed complete blood counts. The treatment of ankylosing spondylitis is challenging in this case due to the hepatotoxicity of the medications. Besides Sulfasalazine, our patient continued the treatment for primary biliary cirrhosis (ursodeoxycholic acid with hepatoprotective drugs in higher doses).
Polymialgia Rheumatica, Giant Cell Arteritis or Both?
Authors: Cociorvei Adina , Ababei Mădălina 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Giant cell arteritis (GCA), or temporal arteritis, is the most common systemic vasculitis, and the greatest risk factor for developing GCA is aging. The disease almost never occurs before age 50, and its incidence rises steadily thereafter, peaking between ages 70 to 79, the risk of development being two times higher in women.
Polymialgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory rheumatic condition characterized clinically by aching and morning stiffness at the shoulders, hip girdle, and neck. PMR is almost exclusively a disease of adults over the age of 50, with a prevalence that increases progressively with advancing age. The peak incidence of PMR occurs between ages 70 and 80, the same as in the case ofGCA. PMRis 2-3 times more common in women than in men.
PMR is two to three times more common than GCA and occurs in about 50% of patients with GCA. The percentage of patients with PMR who experience GCA at some point varies widely in reported series ranging from 5 to 30 percent. PMR can precede, accompany or follow GCA. The diagnostic in the case of PMR is made first of all on clinical features, in the patients in whom another disease to explain the findings is not present. For GCA we must follow the diagnostic algorithm presented below (figure 1) and keep in mind that a negative result for temporal artery biopsy does not exclude the diagnostic if clinical suspicion of GCA is high
We present the case of a 81 year-old male with signs and symptoms from both conditions, PMR and GCA.
Quality Assurance and Internal Efficiency of Primary School Teachers in Ekiti State
Authors: Arogundade B. B. , Belo F. A. 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
The study examined the relationship between quality assurance and internal efficiency of primary school teachers in Ekiti State. The study was a descriptive research design of the survey type. The study population comprised all the 9,310 primary school teachers and all primary school pupils in Ekiti State while a sample of 700 teachers and 700 primary six pupils were selected through random, proportionate and stratified sampling techniques. The instruments used to collect data were questionnaire titled “Quality Assurance Questionnaire” which was answered by teachers and “Teachers Internal Efficiency Questionnaire” which was administered on the pupils. The instruments were validated with reliability coefficients of 0.78 for QAQ and 0.75 for TIEQ. The hypotheses were tested using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation and t-test at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there was a significant relationship between quality assurance and internal efficiency of primary school teachers. It was also revealed that there was significant difference in the quality assurance measures provided in rural and urban schools. It was concluded on the basis of the findings of the study that quality assurance is an essential variable of primary school teachers’ internal efficiency. It was therefore recommended that supervising agencies of primary education should closely monitor teachers’ activities, especially those in the rural areas in order to boost their internal efficiency. It was also recommended that workshop and conferences should regularly be organized for primary school administrators, most especially those in the rural areas on the various ways through which their teachers’ activities could be monitored in order to actualize school goals.
Proxemics in Computer Skills Training of Persons in Their Late Adulthood
Authors: Jurczyk-Romanowska Ewa 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Edward T. Hall presented three aspects of the perception of space: the infra-, pre-, and microcultural dimensions. This theory is the basis of an analysis rooted in years of experience in conducting computer skills training courses for seniors. Proxemics has great importance in IT education of seniors in all three dimensions: infra-, pre-, and microcultural. In the infracultural aspect it ought to be assumed that there exist some fundamental discrepancies arising from the differences between generations. That is why it is necessary to ensure that there is a common understanding of perspectives and relations with the virtual world of the generation of teachers (Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants) and the students (Digital Foreigners, Digital Aliens) that is decisive in the effectiveness of the computer skills training courses. In the precultural aspect it is crucial to take into account the involutionary processes that condition the perception and the learning of seniors. The deteriorating hearing, eyesight, as well as the lowered acuity of other senses may lead to a number of difficulties in seniors’ computer skills training. In the microcultural aspect, in turn, what is perceived by seniors as a positive element is the social distance with the correct arrangement of classroom space which may at the same time allow the students to coarrange the learning space.
Knowledge-based HR Practices and Innovation in SMEs
Authors: Al-Tal Mohammad Jaber Yousef , Emeagwali Okechukwu Lawrence 
Published: April 2019

Abstract

Background and purpose: Recent reviews of the human resource management (HRM) literature continue to position knowledge management and intellectual capital as the key determinants for competitiveness, productiveness and organizational performance. This article explores the nexus between knowledge-based HRM practices, knowledge management capacity, intellectual capital, product and process innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Design/Methodology/Approach: Data were gleaned from 250 registered SMEs in Jordan using a simple random sampling technique. A covariance structural equation modelling (CB-SEM) was deployed in testing the proposed research model.

Results: The findings cast light on the positive influence of knowledge-based HRM practice of SMEs on SMEs knowledge management capacity, intellectual capital and, product and process innovation. Similarly, knowledge management capacity SMEs exerts positive impact on their intellectual capital and, product and process innovation. Intellectual capital also emerges as a strong predictor for SMEs product and process innovation. Finally, a serial indirect effect (mediation) of knowledge management capacity and intellectual capital on the relationship between knowledge-based HRM practice of SMEs and, product and process innovation were revealed.

Conclusion: Knowledge-based HRM practices and innovation have received vast amount of research attention, yet there is a lack of understanding on the process by which the former leads to the latter. Drawing on knowledge-based view (KBV) theory, this study is among the first attempts to unveil the structural process between knowledge-based HRM practices and innovation through knowledge management capacity and intellectual capital. This study theoretically validated the KBV framework in a non-Western context and demonstrate the importance of knowledge-based HRM practices for SMEs innovativeness. The findings do not only provide useful insights for managers and scholars, but also serve as the building block for future research.
Behavioural Aspects of the Financial Decision-Making
Authors: Valaskova Katarina , Bartosova Viera , Kubala Pavol 
Published: April 2019

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Behavioural finance is a relatively new, but rapidly evolving field that provides explanations of an economic decision-making by cognitive psychology, conventional economic and financial theory. Behavioural finance searches the influence of psychology on the behaviour of financial practitioners and the subsequent effects on the financial markets. The purpose of the paper is the research on behavioural aspects of financial decision-making as they help explain why and how markets might be inefficient.

Design/Methodology/Approach: Fuzzy logic is an excellent tool for working with linguistic variables that are often found when working with behavioural data. Thus, we analyse the financial decision-making process from the perspective of behavioural finance aimed at better understanding of the decision-making process of investors applying the principles of fuzzy logic to solve various financial problems.

Results: The results of the study indicate that fuzzy logic is applicable when solving problems of financial management and financial decision-making problems. The urgency of the fuzzy logic application for managerial and financial decisions should be emphasized. Research in this area indicates that in some cases, as in the case of behavioural financing, the use of fuzzy logic is far more suitable than the use of other methods (Peters, Aguiar and Sales).

Conclusion: The novelty of the paper is to extend the application of fuzzy sets in the area of financial decision-making. The paper demonstrates that despite the fact, that fuzzy logic is currently used mainly in technical directions, it is applicable also in financial management, especially, in cases where it is necessary to consider the influence of human and the occurrence of linguistic variables.