bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Analysis of medical and statistical measures of morbidity in officers of the Navy and Ground Forces of the Russian Federation in 2003–2018
Authors: Evdokimov V. I. , Mosyagin I. G. , Sivashchenko P. P. , Mukhina N. A. 
Published: June 2019

Relevance. Professional activities of the officers of the Navy of Russia and the Ground Forces of Russia are obviously different. Due to autonomous combat missions, medical support for the officers of the Russian Navy is quite specific, with high requirements to the health status of the navy personnel.Intention. To analyze morbidity of officers of the Russian Navy and the Ground Forces in 2003–2018.Methodology. A selective statistical analysis was performed using medical reports on the state of health of personnel and activities of the medical service according to Form 3 / MED in military units, in which about 60% of the total number of officers of the Armed Forces of Russia served in 2003–2018. Commonly accepted medical and statistical morbidity indicators were analyzed by disease categories of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Health Problems, 10th revision.Results and Discussion. The average annual morbidity rates for Russian Navy officers were (918.9 ± 35.3) and (1014.0 ± 79.2) ‰ for the Russian Navy and Ground Forces officers, respectively; primary morbidity rates were (351.0 ± 9.2) and (473.5 ± 38.0) ‰, respectively (p < 0.01); the need for case follow-up was (151.0 ± 9.1) and (114.2 ± 9.2) ‰, respectively (p <0.05); hospital admissions (236.5 ± 11.1) and (194.6 ± 17.8) ‰, respectively; work days lost (4997 ± 183) and (4180 ± 354) ‰, respectively; dismissal rates (15.90 ± 1.36) and (12.27 ± 2.72) ‰, respectively; mortality rates were (102.53 ± 5.95) and (138.35 ± 9.49) per 100 thousand officers of the respective cohort (p < 0.01). The trends in almost all morbidity and mortality types are not consistent, which may indicate the influence of various factors, for example, military-professional ones. The consistency of the trends of dismissal rates is moderate and statistically significant (r = 0.56; p <0.05), which indicates the influence of unidirectional factors, possibly organizational ones. When assessing the military-epidemiological significance of disase categories, the following diseases ranked first: acute respiratory infections of the upper respiratory tract (J00 – J06 by ICD-10), coronary heart disease (I20 – I25), hypertensive diseases (I10 – I15), diseases of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20 – K31). In the Russian Navy officers, the leading 10 disease categories included malignant neoplasms (C00 – C80), obesity and other hyperalimentation (E65 – E68); other acute respiratory infections of the lower respiratory tract (J20 – J22), infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00 – L08).Conclusion. Prevention, timely treatment and rehabilitation will help improve the health status of officers. Taking into account the rates and structure of morbidity will optimize allocation of resources the medical service of the Armed Forces of Russia.
On the Validity of the Cosmic No-hair Conjecture in some Conformal-violating Maxwell Models
Authors: Quoc Tuan Do 
Published: June 2019

Abstract: We will present main results of our recent investigations on the validity of the cosmic no-hair conjecture proposed by Hawking and his colleagues in some conformal-violating Maxwell models, in which a scalar field or its kinetic term is non-trivially coupled to the electromagnetic field. In particular, we will show that the studied models really admit the Bianchi type I metrics, which are homogeneous but anisotropic space time, as their stable cosmological solutions. Hence, these models turn out to be counterexamples to the cosmic no-hair conjecture.
Keywords: Cosmic no-hair conjecture, cosmic inflation, Bianchi type I space time, Maxwell theory.
The Calculation of the Ettingshausen Coefficient in Quantum Wells under the Influence of Confined Phonons (for Electron – confined Optical Phonon Scattering)
Authors: Thi Lam Quynh Nguyen , Thi Vi Ba Cao , Quang Bau Nguyen 
Published: June 2019

Abstract: In this paper, we have used the method of quantum kinetic equation to calculate the analytic expression for Ettingshausen coefficient (EC) under the influence of confined phonon. We considered a quantum well in the presence of constant electric field, magnetic field and electromagnetic wave (EMW) with assumption that electron – confined optical phonon (OP) scattering is essential. The EC obtained depends on many quantities in a complicated way such as temperature, magnetic field, frequency or amplitude of EMW and m - quantum number which specify confined OP. Numerical results for GaAs/GaAsAl quantum well (QW) have displayed clearly the differences in comparison with both cases of bulk semiconductor and unconfined phonon. The result of examining the EC’s dependence on magnetic field shows that quantum number m changes resonance condition; m not only makes the increase in the number of resonance peak but also changes the position of peaks. When m is set to zero, we get the results that corresponds to unconfined OP.
Keywords: Quantum well, Ettingshausen effect, Quantum kinetic equation, confined optical phonons.
Globalization and Distorted Development: In Search of a System Perspective for Sustainability
Authors: Menanteau Dario 
Published: June 2019

The controversial relationship between globalization and social development still dominates the intellectual and socio-political debate of our days. The 21st century has evolved, so far, without an agreement between those who promise prosperity and opportunities in an expanded and international world market and those who claim that globalization, as it has been carried on today, is a negative force for peace, equity, and social development.While the most visible effects of globalization include the internationalization of the world economy, the expansion of markets, and a growing interconnectedness among countries, the process also carries major consequences for social development. In fact, the most serious consequence, especially in Third World countries, is the inability of national governments to invest in programs of social welfare. Policies of national development are being reduced as the role of the state is being diminished. Today, social stratification has become international while inequality remains global.As demonstrated by today’s financial and economic international crisis, current patterns of globalization reaffirm a growing interdependence of the world economy, modern technology, and communications. The same process, however, carries little or no change in old conditions of international stratification, global inequality, and insufficient efforts for social development.This paper examines three main issues pertinent to globalization:(1) First, the notion that globalization is a new phenomenon and a different paradigm is highly questionable. Less developed countries have had long histories of dependent relationships and vulnerability to external political and economic powers. (2) Globalization has produced conditions of “distorted development” characterized by economic growth without social development. (3) More functional and sustainable relationships between globalization and social development are explored and discussed. The paper reviews sociocybernetic principles of the “Viable System” suggested by Stafford Beer.
REINFORCED COMPOSITE SLIDING BEARINGS
Authors: Пилюшина Галина , Pilyushina Galina , Памфилов Евгений , Pamfilov Evgeniy , Шевелева Елена , Sheveleva Elena 
Published: June 2019

The aim of the work is a design substantiation of sliding bearings with wedges made of new antifriction reinforced wood-metal materials having increased tribo-technical properties ensuring potentialities for their industrial use widening.
The wear investigation of the materials offered was carried out according to the procedure providing for an abrasive impact at that besides wear-resistance the thermo-physical characteristics of samples under analysis were assessed. As a result of the investigation there was offered a structure of anti-friction materials combining in them modified wood and a metal filling agent made of different antifriction materials or special capsules filled with fusible materials and also wedges made by means of a joint coiling of a metal band or an element as tensile anti-friction springs and sized bands of veneer.
The offered reinforced composite sliding bearings allow ensuring higher mechanical and tribo-technical characteristics to a considerable extent, optimizing a thermal working mode of sliding bearing wedges, increasing considerably their manufacturability and widening a sphere of industrial use by means of rational combining different wood types and metal composite constituents.
A Comparative Study of Lipid Profile among Smokers and Non Smokers
Authors: Byar Nabin Kumar , Shrestha Tirtha Man , Pratap Narayan Prasad , Khanal Santosh 
Published: June 2019

Introduction: Smoking is a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases and many other diseases. Smoking is found to alter lipid profile and poses a risk for atherosclerosis. This study aims to compare lipid profile between smokers and non smokers.
Methods: Hospital based observational study was carried out in Tribhuwan University, Teaching hospital(TUTH), Kathmandu, Nepal on 90 smokers and 90 non smokers who were apparently healthy. Data on socio demographic variables were collected using a questionnaire and lipid profile was estimated on fasting venous blood in an auto-analyzer. The lipid levels of smokers and non smokers were compared using t-test.
Results: Most of the smokers were daily wagers and they consumed alcohol and high fat food compared to non smokers. The serum levels of HDL were significantly lower in smokers compared to nonsmokers.LDL level was positively correlated with numbers of cigarettes/ beedi smoked. The LDL level was significantly high in those who smoked more than 10 cigarettes or beedis. The duration of smoking had no significant effect on lipid profile. LDL and VLDL were significantly high among those with pack years more than 3. LDL levels positively correlated with pack year.
Conclusion: Tobacco smoking is associated with dyslipidemia (increased LDL-c and decrease HDL-c level.
Effect of Index of Conciousness (Ioc2) Monitoring on Remifentanil Dosage During Desflurane Anesthsia: A Randomized Trial
Authors: Mahaseth Nirajan , Khapung Rabin , BS Budal 
Published: June 2019

Background: Our study investigated the effects of IOC2 index monitoring on remifentanil dosage during desflurane anesthesia. The objective of this study was to compare the intra-operative events and recovery characteristics between remifentanil adjusted by IOC2 monitoring guidelines versus remifentanil adjusted by clinical experience according to fluctuation in blood pressure and heart rate during desflurane anesthesia.
Methods: Total of 50 consecutive patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) status I and II, aged 18-65 years, BMI 18-30 kg/m2 undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under desflurane anesthesia were enrolled. The patients were randomized and allocated into 2 groups, group T (Trial group=25) and group C (control group=25) using sealed envelope method. The infusion rate of remifentanil was adjusted according to IOC2 monitoring guideline between 30 to 50 in Group T whereas the infusion rate of remifentanil is adjusted by clinical experience according to fluctuation in blood pressure in group C. Remifentanil dose, adjustment frequency, infusion duration, intraoperative events, and quality of anesthetic recovery were compared between the two groups.
Results: Mean dose as well as the adjustment frequency of remifentanil was significantly higher in group T in compared with group C (0.1376±0.0268 vs 0.0956±0.0223 mcg/kg/min and 5.19±1.97vs1.7±0.57 times/surgery, P<0.05). IOC2 value at the time of skin incision, at the time of gall bladder resection and at the time of skin suture was significantly different between two groups (all P value <0.05). Although apparent differences in frequencies of hypotension, bradycardia, hypertension, the total number of patents with intraoperative events were not statistically different between two groups (all P > 0.05). Both groups had similar voluntary eye opening time, extubation time, emergence agitation ,residual sedation 1 and 10 minutes after extubation, post-operative vomiting and NRS score (in PACU and 24 hours after extubation (all P > 0.05).
Conclusion: IOC2 data was significantly high when opioid adjusted by clinical experience. The dose of opioid used according to IOC2 (30-50) monitoring guideline utilized higher dose in compared with dose used by clinical experience however, the intraoperative hemodynamic and recovery characteristics was unchanged. Hence, application of IOC2 monitoring might be beneficial to adjust the analgesic depth.
Analysis of umbilical cord blood gas in term and near term asphyxiated newborn babies
Authors: Ghimire Amrit , Shrestha Laxman , Shrestha Merina 
Published: June 2019

Introductions: Birth asphyxia is failure breathing causing severe consequences or death. This study aims to determine the incidence of perinatal asphyxia in neonates with low Apgar and Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) in asphyxiated babies.
Methods: This was a cross sectional study from November 1, 2010 to July 30, 2011. Babies with Apgar score of less than seven at five minute were enrolled in the study. Blood was drawn from umbilical cord artery for blood gas analysis. Neonates were followed up in every six hours for at least 48 hours. Staging of HIE according to Sarnat staging was done in babies with Apgar score of <7 at five minutes within 24 hours of birth. Data was analysed using SPSS version 16.0.
Results: Total of 2,425 live births, 56 (2.30%) were born with an Apgar of < 7 at five minute, six were excluded (due to set exclusion criteria) and remaining 50 were analysed. Thirty-four (68% of 50) of babies with low Apgar score had maternal risk factors – meconium stained liquor being the commonest risk factor. Majority (46%) had cord blood pH of >7.2, 40% had between 7.1 to 7.2, 12% between 7 to 7.1 and remaining 2% had pH < 7. HIE developed in 22% (11/50) of the asphyxiated babies.
Conclusions: More than 1/3rd (46%) of babies with low Apgar had low cord blood pH, 1/4th (26%) had base excess, and 22% developed features of HIE. Cord blood pH were better predictors than Apgar in asphyxiated babies.
الخطاب الاجتماعي في القرآن: العلاقات الإنسانية من منظور التنشئة الاجتماعية نموذجًا
Authors: جاسم ليث سعود 
Published: June 2019

يتناول البحث قضية الخطاب الاجتماعي في القرآن الكريم (Social Quranic Discourse) وهو موضوع جدير بالاهتمام في إطار مشروع أسلمة العلوم لبناء المنظومة المعرفية لعلم الاجتماع الإسلامي، وقد اختار البحث من نماذج الخطاب الاجتماعي في القرآن الكريم، التنشئة الاجتماعية (Socialization)، من خلال قصص الأنبياء والصالحين والتنشئة الاجتماعية لأبنائهم، وسيعرض البحث نموذجين للتنشئة، وأثر البيئة الأسرية عليها، وهما نموذجان متغايران في طبيعة التكوين الأسري، وأثر عامل البيئة على مدى التكيف مع نظام الأسرة الاجتماعي، وهما إسماعيل عليه السلام وتقبُّلِه لأمرِ الذَّبح من خلال التلَّقي الواعي، والتوافق والاستقرارالأسري. وابن سيدنا نوح عليه السلام الذي رفضَ الركوب مع والده في السفينة لِخَلل التلقي غير الواعي،وعدم التوافق والاستقرار الأسري.
Analisis Kompetensi terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Universitas
Authors: Nurjannah Hafidzah 
Published: June 2019

Performance in carrying out its functions does not stand alone, but is related to work ability and motivation. This study aims to determine how the influence of competencies (knowledge, skills, self-concept and value, and personal characteristics) on the performance of employees of the Islamic University of Riau. The population used in this study were all employees of the Islamic University of Riau, amounting to 130 people, while the sample method used in this study was the census method. After distributing questionnaires to 130 respondents but the questionnaire returned only 60 copies so that the sample in this study were 60 respondents. The results of this study indicate that the t test, namely knowledge, skills, self-concept and value, and personal characteristics have a positive and significant effect partially on the performance of UIR employees. The results of the analysis through the F test show that Knowledge, Skills, Self-concept and value, and Personal Characteristics have a positive and significant effect on the performance of UIR employees.
Keywords: Knowledge, Skills, Self-concept and Value, Personal Characteristics, Employee Performance
Penilaian Penerapan Corporate Governance Menggunakan Model Peratingan CGCG UGM
Authors: Aristi Mentari Dwi , Supriyadi Supriyadi 
Published: June 2019

The existence of regulations that require the application of GCG and the many benefits that the company has obtained has a good effect. This study aims to assess the quality of corporate governance implementation at PT Bumi Siak Pusako (PT BSP) using CGCG UGM rating model. The CGCG UGM rating model consists of 497 questions which are based on four basic constructs, namely transparency, accountability, responsibility, and fairness. This research uses a research method with a case study approach. Data were collected using questionnaires from the CGCG UGM rating model, interviews, and documentation. The analytical technique used is the analysis technique of CGCG UGM rating model that is divided into 3 stages, namely the determination of scores, calculations of scores, and rating categories. The result of the assessment of corporate governance implementation at PT BSP using CGCG UGM rating model shows that PT BSP is ranked A ++ with a total score of 3748 from a maximum value of 4155, or 90%. The A ++ is second rank in the 16 ranks provided by CGCG UGM, it shows that PT BSP has not been optimal in implementing corporate governance in terms of adopting, implementing, and developing voluntary regulations.
Keyword: Corporate Governance, Peratingan Model, CGCG UGM
The Development of Flipped-Blended Model of Computer Application Course in Higher Education
Authors: Kardipah Seipah , Wibawa Basuki 
Published: June 2019

This study attempts to develop and investigate the effectiveness of flipped-blended model for Computer Application Course. A physical instructional model was developed by researcher and was evaluated by experts and students. The experts reviewed the model and provided input for improving the instructional model. The experts were subject matter experts, instructional design experts, media experts, and language experts. Those experts provided suggestions for improving the instructional model. The experts reviewed instructional analysis, instructional strategies, map of competencies, assessment instruments, and learning materials consisting of worksheets and online videos. The experts have recommended some revision of the map of competencies, the directions on pre-tests and post-tests, the worksheets, and the online videos. After being revised, the model is ready to be tested by students. The trial of the model was conducted by lecturers and students after the revision of the model was completed. A total of 24 students from Muhammadiyah Economics School Jakarta also participated in this study. A single group pretest-posttest design was used. The means of the pretest and posttest were determined to find the effectiveness of the flipped-blended model. The attitude survey questionnaire was used to explore the studentsâ€™ attitude towards the flipped-blended model for Computer Application course and interviews with students were administered to find more information about the studentsâ€™ attitudes and perceptions. A paired sample t-test showed that there was a statistical significant difference in the means of pretest (M = 54.64) and posttest (M = 83.27). They were significantly different by 28.63 with p-value less than alpha level (Î± =.05), indicating an improvement due to the treatment of the instructional model. Interactions in flipped-blended models took place both online and in classroom. The online interactions often occurred on Whatsapp application. According to the students, Whatsapp usage was easier and faster because the messages were received and replied immediately. Meanwhile, interactions in the classroom occured fairly often because the lecturer goes around the class to help students who are in trouble. This happens because the lecture material is presented outside the classroom so that the lecturers and students have more time to complete tasks. Various concepts can be more easily understood by students in the classroom by completing the assigned tasks. The results of the interview shows that students prefer complicated assignments to easy assignments. Students have become accustomed to easy assignments because they have done the easy assignments which were given outside the classroom.
Case Study of Workplace Spirituality on Organizational Commitments among University Members in Malaysia
Authors: Chan Ling meng , Chelliah Thamil Durai , Jaganathan Mathivannan , Koay Ying-Yin 
Published: June 2019

Based on the recent past studies (Ahmad & Omar, 2015; Ke & Deng, 2018; Ghani, Abdullah & Allah, 2018), there are increasing attention from the researchers to examine the workplace spirituality in the organization. This research study sought to study the influences of workplace spirituality (Allen & Meyer , 2000) on organizational commitments among university members in Malaysia. Data of 240 responses were collected and analyzed via partial least squares structural equation modeling to examine both the measurement and structural model. It is significantly accentuated that workplace spirituality influences the three dimensions of organizational commitment. From this empirical findings, it strongly suggested that the university should find ways to embed this workplace spirituality into university membersâ€™ performance in order to enhance the loyalty and employee engagement with the university (Alas & Mousa, 2016).
This study has proposed three hypothesis and results indicated that there is a significant relationship between workplace spirituality on the three dimensions of organizational commitment. With increasing the spirituality of employees towards their workplace, it can enhance the loyalty and motivation for the employee to stay in the organization
The THE IMPACT OF FOREIGN SHAREHOLDINGS, FOREIGN COUNTRY ADVANCEMENT, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MODERATING ROLE ON BANK EFFICIENCY
Authors: Rivai Aswin 
Published: June 2019

This research is intended to open a new perspective on how foreign shareholdings in Indonesiaâ€™s banking industry affect the efficiency of its acquired local banks by analyzing the foreign shareholdings percentage/portion and also analyzing its country of origin that till date is still scant. The results of the studies show that percentage of foreign shareholdings positively affecting efficiency of acquired local banks only if the foreign shareholders is majority shareholders and originating from developed countries. The increase in the size of the Board of Directors tends to decrease the efficiency of the acquired local banks and lastly, the presence of Foreign Director has a positive moderating effect on strengthening the effect of percentage of foreign shareholdings on the efficiency of the acquired local banks. The original contribution of this studies is that the percentage of foreign shareholdings and its country of origin are two factors that cannot be separated in affecting the level of efficiency of its acquired local bank.