bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Using a game-based virtual reality application in psychomotor skills acquisition: An experience sharing<p>Oyun tabanlı sanal gerçeklik uygulamasının psikomotor beceri öğretiminde kullanımı: Bir deneyim paylaşımı
Authors: Bıyık Bayram Sule , Çalışkan Nurcan 
Published: February 2019

Advances in technology have led to novel teaching methods enabling students to learn in a reality-like environment with all their senses. The new generation of students who have individualistic learning styles one different from the other and tend to use technology with ease has made it necessary to use diverse teaching methods in this respect. Virtual reality activities based on gaming, a new method in psychomotor skills acquisition, is a simulation technique where a computerized skill with an integrated game enables one to experience being in a real-life environment sending signals to one’s sensory organs. The subject about the care given through tracheostomy, which is given within the course of the Fundamentals of Nursing that includes basic skills, is an application with strict requirements in terms of aseptic conditions, and for which students hardly find a possibility to practice. For this reason, software was developed for the application of a virtual reality game in accordance with the procedural steps of tracheostomy care and installed in students’ mobile phones. With this article we aim to share the experience we gained in the preparation process of the game-based virtual reality application and its contribution to the teaching of psychomotor skills.Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetTeknolojideki ilerlemeler öğrencilere gerçek ortamdaymış hissi veren ve tüm duyularına hitap eden yeni öğretim yöntemlerinin ortaya çıkmasını sağlamıştır. Özellikle yeni kuşak öğrencilerin teknolojiyi kullanmaya yatkınlığı ve her bireyin birbirinden farklı öğrenme stillerine sahip olması, bu konuda çeşitli öğretim metotlarının kullanılması gerekliliğini açığa çıkarmıştır. Psikomotor beceri öğretiminde yeni bir öğretim tekniği olan oyun tabanlı sanal gerçeklik uygulaması, herhangi bir yerde olmayı hissettiren ve bunun için duyu organlarımıza çeşitli bilgiler sağlayan gerçek ortamlara benzer bir becerinin bilgisayara aktarılıp oyunlaştırıldığı bir simülasyon yöntemidir. Temel beceri uygulamalarının verildiği Hemşirelik Esasları dersi içeriğinde yer alan trakeostomi bakımı konusu öğrencilerin uygulama imkanı bulmakta zorlandıkları, asepsi koşullara uygunluğunun önemli olduğu bir uygulamadır. Bu nedenle trakeostomi bakımı işlem basamaklarına uygun olarak oyun tabanlı sanal gerçeklik uygulamasının yazılımı yapılmış ve öğrencilerin cep telefonlarına yüklenmiştir. Bu makalenin amacı oyun tabanlı sanal gerçeklik uygulamasının hazırlanma sürecindeki deneyimlerimizi ve psikomotor beceri öğretimine katkısını paylaşmaktır.
Increased prevalence of anti-DFS70 antibodies in young females: experience from a large international multi-center study on blood donors
Authors: Albesa Roger , Sachs Ulrich , Infantino Maria , Manfredi Mariangela , Benucci Maurizio , Baus Yvonne , Lutterbeck Silke , Andrade Luis , Morris Kieran , Friedenberg Alice , Casas Silvia , Bossuyt Xavier , Mahler Michael 
Published: February 2019

Abstract

Background
Isolated antibodies to DFS70 have been described in healthy individuals and are rarely found in patients with antinuclear antibody-associated autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AARD). However, no data is available on geographic differences in the prevalence of anti-DFS70 antibodies. We aimed to study the prevalence of anti-DFS70 antibodies in blood donor samples from several countries representing various ethnical backgrounds and geographic regions in the world.

Methods
Sera from apparently healthy blood donors (n≥300 per site) were collected in seven countries (USA, Italy, Spain, Germany, UK, Belgium and Brazil). All samples (n=2628) were tested for anti-DFS70 antibodies by QUANTA Flash DFS70 (Inova Diagnostics, Inc., San Diego, CA, USA).

Results
The prevalence of anti-DFS70 antibodies varied from 4/321 (1.2%, Italy) to 42/497 (8.5%, USA). Consequently, the prevalence of the antibodies was significantly higher in USA compared to all other countries (p<0.05). In addition, the prevalence in the combined cohort (all sites) was higher in young blood donors (<35 years; 5.0% vs. 2.7%; p=0.0017) and among females (4.5% vs. 3.0%; p=0.0446). However, when cohorts from different countries were corrected for age and gender, no significant difference between the countries were found.

Conclusions
This is the first study to analyze the prevalence of anti-DFS70 antibodies in different geographic areas using a standardized assay. Our findings show that the antibodies are most prevalent in young females.
Opto-thermophoretic fiber tweezers
Authors: Kotnala Abhay , Zheng Yuebing 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
Recent advances in opto-thermophoretic tweezers open new avenues for low-power trapping and manipulation of nanoparticles with potential applications in colloidal assembly, nanomanufacturing, life sciences, and nanomedicine. However, to fully exploit the opto-thermophoretic tweezers for widespread applications, the enhancement of their versatility in nanoparticle manipulations is pivotal. For this purpose, we translate our newly developed opto-thermophoretic tweezers onto an optical fiber platform known as opto-thermophoretic fiber tweezers (OTFT). We have demonstrated the applications of OTFT as a nanoparticle concentrator, as a nanopipette for single particle delivery, and as a nanoprobe. The simple setup and functional versatility of OTFT would encourage its use in various fields such as additive manufacturing, single nanoparticle-cell interactions, and biosensing.
Luminescent complexes on a scaffold of P2N2-ligands: design of materials for analytical and biomedical applications
Authors: Karasik Andrey A. , Musina Elvira I. , Strelnik Igor D. , Dayanova Irina R. , Elistratova Julia G. , Mustafina Asiya R. , Sinyashin Oleg G. 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
A variety of gold(I) and copper(I) complexes based on heterocyclic phosphine platform has been obtained. Due to the presence of exocyclic chromophoric pyridyl groups in the ligands complexes demonstrate noticeable phosphorescence. Cyclic nature of the phosphine ligands is responsible for supramolecular host-behavior of the complexes. Unique structure of complexes on a scaffold of the cyclic PNNP ligands favors the stimuli-induced structural reorganizations followed by stimuli-responsive luminescence. This, in turn, makes the complexes versatile building blocks for bottom-up design of smart nanomaterials for analytical and biomedical applications.
Amiodarone versus direct current cardioversion in treatment of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery
Authors: KARAÇAĞLAR Emir , ATAR İlyas , Özbiçer Süleyman , SEZGİN Atilla , ÖZÇOBANOĞLU Salih , YAZİCİ Ayse Canan , ÖZİN Bülent , Müderrisoğlu Haldun 
Published: February 2019

Aim: Postoperative atrial fibrillation is common after
cardiac surgery and is associated with higher rates of complications and
mortality. Despite the importance of postoperative atrial fibrillation, the
most effective management strategy for this common surgical complication
remains uncertain. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of
amiodarone and early direct
current cardioversion to restore sinus rhythm in new onset postoperative
atrial fibrillation.Material
and Methods: This was a prospective, open-labeled randomized- controlled trial. A
total of 50 patients who had new onset postoperative atrial fibrillation longer
than 30 minutes were enrolled in the study; 26 patients were randomized to
control group and 24 to amiodarone group. Patients in whom sinus rhythm did not
return within 24 hours, then external electrical direct current cardioversion was performed for both groups. The
primary endpoint of the study was a restoration of sinus rhythm at the 24th
hour. Secondary endpoints needed for direct current cardioversion, success rate, sinus rhythm at discharge, sinus
rhythm at 30th days and crossover rates.Results: There was a significantly higher
number of patients with sinus rhythm at the 24th hour in the amiodarone group
than the control group (79.2% vs. 46.2%, p=0.022). Need for direct current cardioversion (p=0.022) and crossover ratio (p=0.021)
were significantly higher in control group than amiodarone group. Direct current cardioversion success rate, normal sinus rhythm at
discharge and 1st month did not differ significantly between groups.
Conclusion: Amiodarone therapy seems effective in restoring sinus rhythm within 24 hours and decreases the need for direct current cardioversion.

Keywords: antiarrhythmic
agents; atrial fibrillation; cardiovascular surgery; post-CABG
Kronik ürtikerli hastalarda troid otoimmünitesi ve artmış nötrofil lenfosit oranı
Authors: TAT Tuğba Songül 
Published: February 2019

Amaç:
Kronik ürtikerin (KÜ) etyopatogenezi
henüz net değildir. Ancak otoimmünitenin ve inflamasyonun rol oynadığı yapılan
çalışmalarda gösterilmiştir. Bu
çalışmamızda KÜ’li hastalarda tiroid otoimmünitesinin saptanması, hastalık
şiddetiyle ilişkisinin araştırılması ve inflamatuar belirteçler olan nötrofil
lenfosit oranı (NLO), eosinofil lenfosit oranı (ELO) ve monosit lenfosit
oranlarının (MLO) kontrol grup ile karşılaştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntemler:
Erişkin allerji-immünoloji polikliniğinde KÜ nedeniyle takip edilen hastaların
kayıtları geriye dönük olarak incelendi. Çalışmaya 100 KÜ’li hasta ve kontrol
grubu olarak 100 sağlıklı birey alındı. KÜ’li hastaların demografik verileri,
yedi günlük ürtikeryal aktivite skorları (UAS 7), kullandığı ilaçlar,
laboratuar verilerinden anti-tiroglobülin (anti-Tg) ve anti-tiroid peroksidaz
(anti-Tpo), antinükleer antikor (ANA) sonuçları ve kan sayımı parametreleri
kayıt edildi. Kontrol grubu olarak yaş ve cinsiyet uyumlu sağlıklı bireylerin
kan sayımı parametreleri kayıt edildi.Bulgular:
KÜ hastalarda anti-Tpo % 19
hastada pozitif iken, anti-Tg % 8, ANA % 17
hastada pozitif idi. KÜ hastalar UAS 7’ye göre hafif, orta ve şiddetli olarak,
gruplara ayrılarak değerlendirildiğinde, gruplar arası anti-Tpo, anti-Tg ve ANA
sonuçları açısından fark saptanmadı (p&gt;0,05). KÜ hastalar ve kontrol
grupları arasında NLO, MLO ve ELO kıyaslandığında, NLO ve MLO istatistiksel
olarak anlamlı yüksek tespit edilirken (p=0,028, p=0,001, sırasıyla) ELO
açısından istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark yoktu (p=0,094). KÜ’li hastalarda
NLO, MLO ve ELO değerleri anti-Tpo, anti-Tg ve ANA pozitif ve negatif olan
gruplar arasında kıyaslandığında anlamlı fark saptanmadı (p&gt;0,05).

Sonuç: KÜ’de otoimmünitenin ve inflamasyonun önemi yapılan
çalışmalarda gösterilmişti. Ek olarak bu
çalışmada hastalık aktivitesi ile tiroid otoimmünitesi arasında ilişki
saptanmazken inflamatuar bir belirteç olan NLO’ya ek olarak MLO da yüksek
olarak tespit edildi.
Seasonal Variations in the Achievement of Guideline Targets for HbA1c, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Nationwide Population-Based Study (ABC Study: JDDM49)
Authors: Sakamoto Masaya , Matsutani Daisuke , Minato Soichiro , Tsujimoto Yuki , Kayama Yosuke , Takeda Norihiko , Ichikawa Seiichi , Horiuchi Ryuzo , Utsunomiya Kazunori , Nishikawa Masako 
Published: February 2019

OBJECTIVE
Precise monthly achievement rates for reaching guideline targets for HbA1c, blood pressure (BP), and lipid levels remain unknown. We evaluated achievement rates on a monthly basis in persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and explored related factors.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
This retrospective study initially analyzed data on 104,601 persons with T2DM throughout Japan. Patients whose HbA1c, BP, and LDL cholesterol were measured ≥12 times during a 24-month period were included. We evaluated monthly achievement rates. Achieved targets were defined as HbA1c &lt;7%, BP &lt;130/80 mmHg, and LDL cholesterol &lt;100 mg/dL. Achievement of all targets was expressed as the “all ABC achievement.”

RESULTS
A total of 4,678 patients were analyzed. The achievement rates of all ABC, HbA1c, BP, and LDL cholesterol were lowest in winter, with those for systolic BP (SBP) being particularly low (all ABC, summer 15.6%, winter 9.6%; HbA1c, 53.1%, 48.9%; SBP, 56.6%, 40.9%; LDL cholesterol, 50.8%, 47.2%). In winter, age ≥65 years (odds ratio 0.47 [95% CI 0.34–0.63]) was independently related to decreased achievement rates for SBP, BMI ≥25 kg/m2 (BMI 25–30 kg/m2, 0.45 [0.29–0.70]; BMI ≥30 kg/m2, 0.35 [0.22–0.57]), and diabetes duration ≥10 years (0.53 [0.37–0.76]) were independently related to lower achievement rates for HbA1c. Insulin use and sulfonylurea use were independently associated with the decreased all ABC achievement rates in both summer and winter.

CONCLUSIONS
The all ABC achievement rate for guideline targets changed on a monthly basis. Seasonal variations in the all ABC achievement rate should be considered when managing T2DM in ordinary clinical practices.
THE EFFECT OF COMPUTER MEDIATED CONFERENCING AND COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION ON STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Authors: Cain Darrell L. , Pitre Paul E. 
Published: February 2019

The trend toward increased technology in traditional higher education classrooms has been met with both optimism and criticism. One of the major criticisms of technology in the college classroom is that it does little, if anything, to improve student learning. Taking this view of technology into account, this study examined how the use of technology contributed to student learning outcomes after controlling for key student demographic variables. More specifically, this study investigated the use of computer mediated conferencing (CMC) tools (i.e., email and electronic discussion boards) and computer aided instructional (CAI) resources (i.e., the computer and Internet) to determine whether they contribute to student learning.The sample utilized in this study consisted of 2000 college students, randomly drawn from the 2003 College Student Experience Questionnaire database. The survey included 53 Likert scale items with reliability ranges from .78 to .88 on each of the composite scales. The analysis of data consisted of four multiple regressions conducted on specific student learning outcomes. The student learning outcomes included four composite scales, measuring student 1) personal and social development, 2) general education gains, 3) intellectual development, 4) science and technology gains, and 3) vocationalpreparation.After controlling for student's background variables, the findings of this study revealed that the use of technology in the college classroom does contribute to student learning. The model, including technology variables, explained 4% to 7% of the gains in student learning, while student background variables contributed an additional .03% to 2% of the gains. These findings, though modest, suggest that incorporating technologies in the college classroom can aid students in the learning process.
MSU MEDICAL COLLEGES BLENDED LEARNING FOR FIRST YEAR SCIENCE COURSES: UNITING PEDAGOGY TO MAXIMIZE EXPERIENCE AND REAL WORLD LIMITATIONS
Authors: Lovell Kathryn 
Published: February 2019

At Michigan State University the two medical schools, College of Human Medicine (CHM; M.D. degree) and College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM; D.O. degree), have offered the same science courses to first year students for many years. Science departments report to both colleges, and the same faculty can effectively teach the content required in the first year of medical school. The faculty have created online resources to maximize student choice and learning approaches. For example, classroom lectures (audio and screen video) are recorded; online homework may contribute to the course grade; virtual microscope software and material for histology laboratory is available online in addition to computer-based laboratory sessions with instructors present; and many practice exams are available online. MSU is expanding to three new campuses during the 2008–2010 period. CHM will open a sister campus in Grand Rapids, while COM will open two branch campuses in southeast Michigan.The goal is to make the learning experiences equivalent for all students at all campuses. Faculty, staff and administrators have met on a regular basis to discuss working toward a NSF CyberInfrastructure model where all basic science learning experiences (with the exception of gross anatomy lab) are available online. These online resources will be coupled with face to face learning as well. Currently, efforts to make course materials available online in the most effective manner are underway. Discussion about how to provide online communication channels is also progressing. Numerous debates have occurred on how best to facilitate student learning in multiple locations using new technology tools, recognizing the goal for students is not only to pass medical board exams but also to acquire life-long learning skills in an ever changing medical and science environment. The authors will share not only processes used, but also perspectives on best approaches and strategies to determine what students find effective.
Las fronteras, la muerte y la eternidad. La poesía en el cine de T. Anguelópulos
Authors: López Jimeno Amor 
Published: February 2019

In this paper the authoress deals with the film “The eternity and a Day”, linking it with modern Greek Lyrics, especially with the character of Dionysios Solomos, cornerstone of National Greek Poetry.
His presence in the film is used as a symbol of Greek values which, in times of crisis (either individual –illness– or collective –war, immigration–) turn themselves into universal referents such as freedom and human dignity.
PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN TEPUNG REBUNG (Gigantochloa apus) TERHADAP MUTU MIE BASAH
Authors: Andrasari Eka , Lahming Lahming , Fadilah Ratnawaty 
Published: February 2019

This study aims to determine the effect of adding bamboo shoot flour to moisture content, ash content, protein, fiber, potassium and hedonic quality. The sample used that is noodles with a variation of the concentration of bamboo shoot flour 10%, 15% and 20%. This research is a quantitative research (experiment) with Completely Randomized Design (RAL) one factor with 3 treatments conducted as many as 3 times replications. The analytical technique used in this study was the analysis of variance which analyzed using SPSS version 22. The results showed that for water content, ash content, protein, fiber, potassium and hedonic quality were most preferred by panelists namely in treatment C with the addition of bamboo shoot flour 30g
HUBUNGAN ANTARA KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL DENGAN KOMPETENSI KEPRIBADIAN GURU
Authors: Razak Ahmad , Jalal Novita Maulidya 
Published: February 2019

This study examines the relationship between emotional intelligence and personality competence. The subjects of this study were 60 teachers of SMAN 1 Sungguminasa using total sampling techniques. Data retrieval used by using The emotional intelligence scale and personality competency scale. The data was then processed using parametric statistics, namely Pearson product moment. The results of the analysis show that there is a relationship between emotional intelligence and personality competence. This shows that there is a positive relationship between emotional intelligence and personality competence. The higher the emotional intelligence, the higher the personality competence.
Nepali Migrants Political Activisms in India and their Engagement with Homeland
Authors: Bashyal Keshav 
Published: February 2019

Dominance of research on Nepalis migration to India is considers as ‘for livelihood’, ‘passage of rites’, ‘taken for granted’, more importantly ’tradition’ or ‘Kamaune’ for majority of Nepalis. Nepal is an oldest nation-state of South Asia and its democracy had been, for a number of times, suspended or dismissed which forced Nepali leaders to exile in India. It still continues in different ways. Nepal’s political development is directly or indirectly influenced by political activism in India. India has been important ‘space’ for Nepal’s political change and it also has been a place for migrant’s political activism since a long time.
Out of several Nepali migrants’ organizations in India, some are active in transnational political mobilizations. This study will look into the concept, evolution and contemporary discourse of the political transnationalism. It examines in the framework of transnationalism; development process of major political parties in Nepal, and situation of Nepali migrant’s political activisms in India and their associations with homeland politics.
PROFIL MISKONSEPSI SISWA DALAM MATERI SISTEM EKSKRESI MELALUI PENUGASAN PETA KONSEP
Authors: LUZYAWATI LESY 
Published: February 2019

Miskonsepsi siswa dalam Mata Pelajaran Biologi disebabkan pada proses pembelajaran sebagian guru kurang memperhatikan konsep awal yang dimiliki siswa sehingga mereka sulit mempelajari konsep baru. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui profil miskonsepsi siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Sliyeg Indramayu pada materi sistem ekskresi melalui penugasan peta konsep. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif deskriptif dan desain penelitiannya yaitu Pre-Experimental Design dengan bentuk One-shot Case Study. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh kelas XI MIPA SMA Negeri 1 Sliyeg Indramayu yang terdiri dari empat kelas dengan jumlah siswa 145 orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik penarikan sampel Purposive Sampling dan diperoleh sampel yaitu kelas XI MIPA 4. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu tes pilihan ganda beralasan disertai dengan CRI (Certainty of Respon Index) untuk mengeyahui miskonsepsi siswa dan angket untuk mengetahui respon siswa terhadap peta konsep. Setelah dilakukan pengolahan data, didapatkan hasil bahwa telah terjadi miskonsepsi siswa dalam kategori rendah pada materi sistem ekskresi dengan persentase rata-rata sebesar 18,8%. Hasil miskonsepsi tersebut berhubungan dengan peta konsep yang dibuat siswa.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN SNOWBAL THROWING TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN ILMU PENGETAHUAN ALAM (IPA) MATERI PERUBAHAN SIFAT BENDA DI KELAS V SD NEGERI PRAPAG KIDUL 01 KECAMATAN LOSARI KABUPATEN BREBES
Authors: Indrayani Christin 
Published: February 2019

Masalah yang terdapat dalam penelitian ini adalah kurangnya respon siswa terhadap pembelajaran IPA, sehingga hasil belajar pada mata pelajaran IPA masih ada yang belum memenuhi Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM) sebesar 70. Berdasarkan masalah tersebut, maka peneliti melakukan upaya agar pembelajaran pada mata pelajaran IPA menerapkan model pembelajaran snowball throwing. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dan respon siswa pada model pembelajaran snowball throwing terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada pembelajaran IPA materi perubahan sifat benda di kelas V SD Negeri Prapag Kidul 01 Kecamatan Losari Kabupaten Brebes.
Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen, yang menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas V sebanyak 24 siswa, sedangkan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan teknik pengambilan sampling yaitu dengan menggunakan sampel jenuh, dengan dibagi menjadi dua kelompok yaitu eksperimen dan kontrol dengan jumlah 12 siswa.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pembelajaran dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran snowball throwing dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar mata pelajaran IPA. Peningkatan tersebut dapat dilihat dari hasil angket respon siswa dan uji hipotesis, berdasarkan hasil angket respon positif siswa terhadap model pembelajaran snowball throwing dari 12 siswa memperoleh sebesar 81,6% atau dengan kriteria sangat kuat. Sedangkan hasil perhitungan uji hipotesis pada uji N-Gain diperoleh kelompok eksperimen sebesar 84,93 sedangkan kelompok kontrol sebesar 52,37 dari hasil tersebut 84,93>52,37selain itu berdasarkan uji T independent samples test memperoleh nilai (α) 0,025 > P value 0,000, maka H1 diterima dan H0 ditolak atau artinya model pembelajaran snowball throwing berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar mata pelajaran IPA materi perubahan sifat benda pada siswa kelas V SD Negeri Prapag Kidul 01 Kecamatan Losari Kabupaten Brebes.