bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Direct Foreign Investment in Peripheral Regions: A Case Study of the Lublin Voivodship
Authors: Adamowicz Mieczysław 
Published: October 2019

Summary

Subject and purpose of work: The subject of analysis and evaluation are foreign direct investments (FDI) in Poland with particular emphasis on the Lublin Voivodship as a peripheral region. The aim of the paper is to present the investment attractiveness of the voivodship, the state of investment and ways to enhance the investment attractiveness of the region.

Materials and methods: This paper is based on statistical data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS), the National Bank of Poland (NBP) and other institutions, as well as published literature of this topic.

Results: This paper presents theoretical foundations of foreign investments, characteristics of the inflow of foreign direct investments to Poland in the years 2000-2017, their origin and directions of their use and distribution in the country. FDI is presented in detail in Lublin Voivodship, which is considered to be a peripheral region of Poland and the European Union.

Conclusions: FDI inflow to Poland was uneven in time, and investments were concentrated in the Masovian Voivodship and a few other voivodships of Western and Central Poland. Lublin Voivodship, despite activities increasing its investment attractiveness, still has unused opportunities for application of foreign investments.
Evaluation of Clinical, Laboratory and Treatment Modalities in C3 Glomerulopathy: Single Center Experience
Authors: Yeter H. Hasan , Sütiçen Erdem , Korucu Berfu , Helvaci Özant , Özbaş Burak , Gönül İpek , Derici Ülver , Arinsoy Turgay , Güz Galip 
Published: October 2019

Abstract

Background/aim: C3 glomerulopathy (C3GP) defines a rare group of glomerulonephritis (GN), which could lead to end stage renal disease (ESRD). Histopathologic features of the disease have yet to be defined and the prognostic factors and optimal treatment are not fully known. The purpose of this study was to determine the demographic, histological change, treatment modalities and outcomes among patients with C3GP.

Material and method: This retrospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Nephrology, Gazi University, Ankara, from 2013 to 2017. All patients with kidney biopsies fulfilling the criteria for C3GP were included in the study.

Results: Twenty-four patients with C3GP (50% male and of middle age - 43 years old) were enrolled in this study. 21% (5/24) patients developed ESRD. Renal biopsy findings such as crescent formation, glomerulo-sclerosis and tubular atrophy were similar in patients with ESRD, when compared to patients who did not develop ESRD. The treatment modalities of the patients were examined in two groups as MMF based and non-MMF based. The difference in the preservation of eGFR did not reach statistical significance between these two groups. The success rate of complete remission was similar between both groups. Serum creatinine levels >2.3 mg/dl at admission and need for renal replacement treatment (RRT) were associated with decreased renal survival.

Conclusion: MMF based or non-MMF based treatments have similar efficacy in C3GP. Serum creatinine level higher than 2.3 mg/dl at the time of diagnosis and need for RRT during admission are a strong predictor of ESRD with high sensitivity and specificity.
Transmission Electron Microscopy: Novel Application of Established Technique in Characterization of Nanoparticles as Drug Delivery Systems
Authors: Petrushevska Marija , Pavlovska Kristina , Laskova Jovanka , Zdravkovski Pance , Dodov Marija Glavas 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Nanotechnology presents a modern field of science that in the last twenty-five years plays a dominant role in the biomedicine. Different analytical methods are used for evaluation of the physico-chemical properties of nanoparticles including chromatography, electrophoresis, X-ray scattering, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, zeta potential measurement and microscopy on which this article will focus.
Herein, we present novel application of the long-established TEM technique that is focused on characterization and evaluation of various nanoparticles in development of drug delivery systems.
Transmission electron microscopy images were taken of samples from native nanoparticles, nanoparticles labeled using stannous chloride labeling procedure, inorganic silica nanoparticles loaded with budesonide and native micelles and micelles carrier of anticancer drug camptothecin. In the case of radiolabeled nanoparticles, beside for nanoparticle characterization, TEM technique was used to confirm the stability of the nanoparticles after radiolabeling. Furthermore, the porous structure of hybrid silica particles loaded with budesonide was examined under TEM.
Transmission electron microscopy technique offers exceptional benefits for nanoparticle characterization. Additionally, the necessity of ultrastructural analysis demonstrates the potential of TEM in the field of nanomedicine. Hence, the long-established and well-known TEM has been only partially exploited and offer researchers very detailed images of specimens at microscopic and nano scale.
Is Opioid-Free General Anesthesia More Superior for Postoperative Pain Versus Opioid General Anesthesia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?
Authors: Toleska Marija , Dimitrovski Aleksandar 
Published: October 2019

Abstract

Introduction: Opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) is a new anesthesiological technique, where the giving of opioids (fentanyl) is avoided in the intra- and post-operative period. This leads to reduction in the opioid-related side effects and lower pain scores in the postoperative period.

Materials and methods: In this randomized, single-blind clinical study, 60 patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy were enrolled. Half of them (30 patients) received general balanced anesthesia with fentanyl (F group-FG), and the half received opioid-free general anesthesia (OFA group-OFAG). In the post-operative period, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores were followed at rest and when coughing 1 hour, 4 hrs, 8 hrs, 12 and 24 hrs after surgery. Both groups were followed by opioid requirements in the postoperative period.

Results: In the postoperative period, patients in the fentanyl group (FG) have higher pain scores at rest and on coughing in all analyzed timeframes compared to patients from the OFA group, but statistically significant difference was approved 1 and 24 hours after surgery. In the OFA group 24 hours after surgery none of the patients reported pain at rest and when coughing number 7, 8, 9 and 10 according to the VAS pain score. The total opioid requirement in the postoperative period was significantly higher in the fentanyl group (FG) at rest and when coughing, compared to the OFA group.

Conclusion: Opioid-free anesthesia as a part of multimodal analgesia and a new anesthesiology technique is a safe procedure, where opioid-related negative effects in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy are avoided..
Acad. Prof. Yucel Kanpolat, Distinguished and Internationally Recognized Neurosurgeon and Friend of the Republic of Macedonia
Authors: Polenakovic Momir 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
The sad news about the death of Acad. Yucel Kanpolat (September 17, 2016), a famous scholar, a pioneer in the field of neurosurgery, and a friend of the Republic of Macedonia, saddened the members of the Editorial Board of the journal PRILOZI of the Department of Medical Sciences of the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts, of which he was a member, as well as the other members of the Academy. Yucel Kanpolat was an international figure, linking Turkey to almost every country in the world. Neurosurgery has lost a very special surgeon, scientist and humanitarian. During the visit to the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts in 2011, we discussed the cooperation between the Turkish Academy of Sciences and the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts, which he respected very much, as well as the role of the academies. He delivered a lecture on The Mission of Academia in the Age of Science, PRILOZI, MASA, XXXII, 2, p. 7-10 (2011), which we reprint in addition.
The Assessment of a Building’s insurable Value using Multivariate Statistics: The Case of the Czech Republic
Authors: Cupal Martin , Sedlačík Marek , Michálek Jaroslav 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
When concluding a property insurance agreement, adjustment of the insured amount poses a certain risk. From the policyholder’s point of view, the risk measure translates into the chosen target amount, which should correspond to the insurable value.
The aim of the research is to determine a statistical model for prediction of the insurable value with using current models in the Czech Republic. The model for insurable value prediction proposed in this paper accepts the risk of decision making under uncertainty suitably. The model’s foundation is a synthesis of four core models discussing the addressed issue. The methodology is based on a classification tree created by the CART method, and multivariate linear regression. After the classification tree is created, the input variables which contributed to the classification are used in the regression model.
The database consists of 125 family houses which went through a detailed examination (they were documented, measured, and their technical state and legal status were determined), and described in experts’ reports.
The obtained results showed a high degree of statistical association of selected predictors with the estimated insurable value of property, as well as with the acceptable risk, and subsequently, a relatively low percentage of misclassified objects. The proposed multiple regression model proved to be statistically significant and can be used for objective estimations of insurable values free of insurance companies’ strategy. The designed methodology may be applied in other areas as well, for example, in decision-making processes at the population level in crisis situations.
Simulative Verification of the Possibility of using Multiple Regression Models for Real Estate Appraisal
Authors: Kokot Sebastian , Gnat Sebastian 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
The possibility of using multiple regression models in real estate valuation is the subject of disputes, both in theory and in practice. Econometric modelling is a difficult process, since a number of issues of substantive and numerical nature occur during that process. Modern technologies enable quick and easy model estimation with the use of virtually any quality of data. Naturally, it provokes property appraisers to use such models in the practice of real property valuation, particularly in mass appraisal, frequently without taking those issues into account. Consequently, the models obtained and applied in practice turn out to be of poor quality and, objectively speaking, should not serve as the basis for determining real estate value. The specificity of the real estate market and of the real properties themselves as objects traded in that market additionally exert a negative impact on the quality of the obtained models.
In this article, the authors present the results of research which involved a simulation of various types of disturbances of a model artificially developed database of real estate prices and attributes as well as their impact on the quality of estimated models. The research will make it possible to answer the question of the degree and type of disturbances that are permissible in the functioning of a real estate market if the estimated models are to still satisfy the qualitative requirements defined for them, and thereby produce accurate valuation results. A model database will be disturbed by the deviation of prices from model prices and by reducing its size. Radom generators were used to obtain database disturbances.
Resources Siswa SMA tentang Konsep Gaya Archimedes
Authors: Taqwa Muhammad Reyza Arief , Rivaldo Lugy , Taurusi Tutris 
Published: October 2019

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap resouces yang diaktivasi siswa ketika menjawab soal terkait gaya apung. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei dengan instrumen tes 20 soal pilihan ganda beralasan pada topik fluida statis dan didukung dengan wawancara. Namun dalam artikel ini dibahas 1 soal terkait gaya Archimedes. Penelitian dilakukan pada 39 siswa kelas XI SMAN 5 Jambi. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan ide naive terkait gaya apung. Ide tersebut berasal dari resource berupa “benda akan bergerak naik jika gaya ke atas lebih besar”.Kata kunci: Resources, gaya Archimedes This article aims to reveal students-activated resouces when they are solving the buoyancy force questions. This study used survey method with 20 MCQs reasoned on static fluid and supported by interviews. But in this article discussed a question related to buoyancy force. The study was conducted on 39 students of grade XI SMAN 5 Jambi. The results obtained show the naive-related idea of buoyancy force. The idea comes from a resource in the form of " the object will move up if the upward force is bigger than downward force".Keywords: Resources, buoyancy force
Pengaruh Model Siklus Belajar dan Motivasi Belajar terhadap Pemahaman Konsep Fisika Mahasiswa Akademi Farmasi Sandi Karsa Makassar
Authors: Idamayanti Reski 
Published: October 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh model siklus belajar dan motivasi belajar terhadap pemahaman konsep fisika pada kelompok mahasiswa yang diajar dengan model siklus belajar 7E dan model siklus belajar 5E. penelitian ini merupakan penelitian ekperimen. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan pemahaman konsep fisika peserta yang diajar dengan model siklus belajar 7E dan model siklus belajar 5E. Simpulan yang dapat diperoleh yaitu terdapat pengaruh model siklus belajar dan motivasi belajar terhadap pemahaman konsep fisika pada kelompok mahasiswa yang diajar dengan menggunakan model siklus belajar 7E dan model siklus belajar 5E.Kata kunci: Model Siklus Belajar, Motivasi, Pemahaman Konsep The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of the learning cycle models and motivation to the understanding of physics concepts to a group of learners who are taught with 7E learning cycle model and the 5E learning cycle model. This research is an experimental research. The results of this research indicate there are differences in the understanding of physics concepts taught participants with 7E learning cycle model and the 5E learning cycle model. Conclusions that can be derived that there are significant cycle model learns and motivation to the understanding of physics concepts in a group of learners who are taught using 7E learning cycle model and the 5E learning cycle model.Keywords: Laerning Cyrcle Model, Motivation, Understanding Concepts
The Influence of the Use of Pasco Scientific Teaching Aids Against Learning Outcomes and Scientific Attitudes of University of Flores Physics Study Program Students
Authors: Liu An Nisaa Al Mu'min , Ilyas Ilyas 
Published: October 2019

This study aims to determine the scientific attitudes and learning outcomes of students at physics education study programs by applying Pasco Scientific teaching aids based learning and to determine the effect of the use of post-scientific teaching aids on learning outcomes and scientific attitudes of students of physics education study programs. This research is descriptive quantitative. The sample of this study were physics education students who took 33 mechanics class. Data collection was conducted by using tests of learning outcomes, documentation and questionnaire distribution. The results showed that learning outcomes in mechanics after applying learning based on teaching aids post scientific averaged in 80.091. They are categorized as Good category. Scientific attitude variable averaged in 170.3 and it becomes 85.2 if converted. They are categorized as Good category. For the sig (2-tailed) value for the variable of learning outcomes and scientific attitudes obtained 0,000. It is certainly smaller than 0.05, thus it can be said that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. Therefore, it can be stated that the use of post-scientific teaching aids influences scientific attitudes and student learning outcomes. Keywords: Pasco Scientific, Scientific Attitude, Learning Outcomes Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sikap ilmiah dan hasil belajar mekanika mahasiswa program studi pendidikan fisika dengan menerapkan pembelajaran berbasis alat peraga Pasco Scientific dan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan alat peraga pasco scientific terhadap hasil belajar dan sikap ilmiah mahasiswa program studi pendidikan fisika. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa pendidikan fisika yang memprogram mata kuliah mekanika sebanyak 33 orang. Pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan tes hasil belajar, dokumentasi dan penyebaran angket. Hasil penelitian menunjukan hasil belajar mekanika setelah menerapkan pembelajaran berbasis alat peraga pasco scientific rerata 80,091. Jika dikategorikan menurut pedoman penilaian acuan patokan termasuk dalam kategori Baik. Untuk variabel sikap ilmiah mahasiswa dengan rerata 170,3 yang jika dikonversikan dalam nilai menjadi 85,2. Jika dikategorikan menurut Pedoman Penilaian Acuan Patokan termasuk dalam kategori Baik. Untuk nilai sig (2-tailed) untuk variabel hasil belajar dan sikap ilmiah diperoleh 0,000 yang tentu lebih kecil dari 0,05 maka dapat dikatakan H0 ditolak dan H1 diterima artinya penggunaan alat peraga pasco scientific berpengaruh terhadap sikap ilmiah dan hasil belajar mahasiswa program studi pendidikan fisika.Kata kunci: Pasco Scientific, Sikap Ilmiah, Hasil Belajar
Reactor para tratamiento de aguas residuales por fotocatálisis heterogénea
Authors: Lorenzano Hernández B.J. , Márquez Herrera K.R. , Yañez Guzmán R. , Camacho González M.A. , Manríquez Rojas F.J. 
Published: October 2019

Se construyó un reactor vertical de vidrio con aireación ascendente a escala de los empleados en las estaciones de depuración de aguas residuales, EDAR, cuyas condiciones permiten reducir la concentración de contaminantes orgánicos presentes en agua residual de origen industrial y núcleos poblacionales, por fotocatálisis heterogénea. El reactor es provisto de 6 discos perforados de acero inoxidable recubiertos por la técnica de dip-coating revólver, con películas fotocatalíticas del sistema mixto titania-alúmina sintetizado por la técnica sol-gel; la hidrodinámica al interior del reactor permitió lograr una eficiencia de degradación promedio del 97.43 % para azul de metileno y 98.12 % para fenol por medición indirecta de reducción de absorbancia a 665 y 220 nm respectivamente y 96.51 % para agua residual por la medida de la reducción del carbono orgánico total, COT; en un promedio de 6 a 7 horas de reacción. Las películas, se caracterizaron por espectroscopía infrarroja con trasformada de fourier (FT-IR), se observaron las bandas características del enlace Al-O a 569 cm-1, por espectroscopía UV-Vis muestra elevada absorción en el intervalo UV-Vis, de 300 a 700 nm, siendo la máxima a 350 nm; por difracción de rayos X (DRX), se obtuvieron los planos (101), (004), (200), (211), (204), (220) y (215), característicos para la fase anatasa del TiO2 y los planos (220), (311), (400) y (844) correspondientes a una estructura cúbica simple característicos de la ᵧ-alúmina. Finalmente, por microscopía electrónica de barrido (MEB) se observó una película homogénea con partículas del orden de 30-40 nm libre de fracturas.
Educação a distância: o pioneirismo da Universidade Tiradentes em Sergipe
Authors: Moraes Lenalda Vieira Santos , Rodrigues Jéssica , Nunes Andrea Karla Ferreira 
Published: October 2019

Resumo: Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar o processo de expansão da educação a distância (ead) no brasil, com foco para o estado de Sergipe, destacando o pioneirismo da universidade Tiradentes em ofertar cursos de graduação e pós-graduação na modalidade ead. Sendo a educação a distância uma forma de democratizar o acesso ao ensino superior. São apresentados argumentos para explanar como a tecnologia pode ser considerada uma interface para o saber da sociedade. Esta análise considerou o surgimento, utilização e ampliação desse modelo de educação no brasil e no mundo, apresentando conceitos e definições sobre a educação a distância. E, ressaltando o processo de inclusão advindo da utilização dessa modalidade de ensino, que vem ocupando um espaço junto ao público universitário cada vez maior, devido à flexibilidade de horários, a autodidaticidade e o baixo custo. A fim de demonstrar a ampliação das novas tecnologias de informação e da comunicação como interface para educação superior. Como metodologia foi utilizada a pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, e realização de entrevista. É apresentada dados dos cursos tecnológicos e de graduação ofertados pela universidade Tiradentes em Sergipe. Por fim, demonstram-se as considerações finais sobrevindas da elaboração deste trabalho.Palavras-chave: Tecnologia; Educação à Distância; Universidade Tiradentes.
A responsabilidade ética na pesquisa nas Ciências Humanas e Sociais: uma reflexão sob a perspectiva da integridade na comunidade científica.
Authors: Torres Velda Gama Alves , Alves Lynn Rosalina Gama 
Published: October 2019

A integridade nas comunidades científica é uma característica associada à honestidade científica, a qual se configura pela responsabilidade ética do pesquisador no processo de pesquisa, produção e publicação científica, ao adotar uma conduta alinhada aos protocolos e procedimentos éticos que regulam a ética na pesquisa. Sob essa perspectiva, a proposta deste artigo é abordar como a responsabilidade ética transversaliza a conduta do pesquisador na comunidade científica. Nesse sentido, apresenta alguns dos desvios éticos cometidos na comunidade científica e uma breve contextualização sobre a conquista de uma regulação específica para a pesquisa nas Ciências Humanas e Sociais – a Resolução 510/2016, salientando como os procedimentos e protocolos previstos por essa resolução contribuem para a adoção de uma conduta ética no âmbito da pesquisa, produção e divulgação científica. A discussão proposta espera contribuir para o debate sobre os desvios éticos cometidos na comunidade científica.
KONSEPTUAL KARAKTER PENDIDIK PENDIDIKAN ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Bahri Husnul 
Published: October 2019

Pendidik atau guru pada lembaga pendidikan anak usia dini (PAUD) mempunyai peran yang sangat penting dalam menjalankan tugasnya pada proses pembelajaran, pendidikan dan pengasuhan, serta perlindungan terhadap anak didik usia dini.Hal tersebut akan menjadikan para pendidik atau guru pendidikan anak usia dini dituntut bekerja ekstra bila di peribandingkan dengan pendidik atau guru pada tingkatan sekolah dasar ataupun sekolah lanjutan lainnya. Para pendidika atau guru pendidikan anak usia dini ini harus menunjukkan sikap positif terhadap anak didiknya yang masih pada tataran usia dini. Karenanya menjadi suatu kewajiban untuk dapat memiliki karakter yang relevan dan dapat menopang tugasnya berinteraksi dengan baik terhadap anak didiknya sebagai peserta pembelajaran pada lembaga pendidikan anak usia dini, dapat beriteraksi dengan rekan sekerjanya, dengan mitra kerjanya yaitu orang tua anak didik serta masyarakat lingkungan sekitarnya sebagai pendukung proses pembelajaran.Sehingga diharapkan bahwa pendidik atau guru pendidikan anak usia dini memiliki kualitas demi mencetak generasi pelaku kebangsaan yang memiliki kecerdasan baik secara kognitif, afektif, dan psikomotor. Kata Kunci : Konseptual, Karakter, Pendidikan