bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Perempuan Dalam Penegakan Hukum di Indonesia (Studi Peran Perempuan di Pengadilan Agama DKI Jakarta)
Authors: Kamarusdiana Kamarusdiana , Hidayati Sri 
Published: May 2018

Abstract:The purpose of this study was to find out the position of women in law enforcement in Indonesia and the role of women in the Jakarta Special Capital District Religion Court. This research is a normative juridical study with a normative juridical approach and empirical juridical. Based on the results of the study, two conclusions were obtained. First, that the position of women in the realm of law enforcement in Indonesia, especially in the Religious Courts, is the same as that of men. Second, the role of women in the Special Capital District of Jakarta in accordance with Law Number 50 of 2009 is the same as the role of men in terms of the profession of a judge, clerk and bailiff even when being a structural officer.Keywords: Women, law enforcement, role Abstrak:Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kedudukan Perempuan dalam penegakan hukum di Indonesia dan peranan Perempuan di Pengadilan Agama daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta. Penelitian ini merupakan suatu penelitian yuridis normatif dengan pendekatan yuridis normatif dan yuridis empirik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, didapat dua kesimpulan. Pertama bahwa kedudukan wanita dalam ranah penegakan hukum di Indonesia khususnya di Pengadilan Agama sudah sama dengan laki. Kedua, peran wanita di Pengadilan Agama daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta sesuai dengan Undang-Undang Nomor 50 tahun 2009 sudah sama dengan peran laki-laki dalam hal profesi seorang hakim, panitera maupun juru sita bahkan ketika menjadi pejabat di structural.Kata kunci: Perempuan, penegakan hukum, peran.
Obesity, Blood Pressure, and Retinal Vessels: A Meta-analysis
Authors: Köchli Sabrina , Endes Katharina , Infanger Denis , Zahner Lukas , Hanssen Henner 
Published: May 2018

CONTEXT:
Retinal vessel imaging is a noninvasive diagnostic tool used to evaluate cardiovascular risk. Childhood obesity and elevated blood pressure (BP) are associated with retinal microvascular alterations.

OBJECTIVE:
To systematically review and meta-analyze associations between obesity, BP, and physical activity with retinal vessel diameters in children.

DATA SOURCES:
We conducted a literature search through the databases of PubMed, Embase, Ovid, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials.

STUDY SELECTION:
School- and population-based cross-sectional data.

DATA EXTRACTION:
General information, study design, participants, exposure, and outcomes.

RESULTS:
A total of 1751 studies were found, and 30 full-text articles were analyzed for eligibility. Twenty-two articles (18 865 children and adolescents) were used for further assessment and reflection. Eleven articles were finally included in the meta-analysis. We found that a higher BMI is associated with narrower retinal arteriolar (pooled estimate effect size −0.37 [95% confidence interval (CI): −0.50 to −0.24]) and wider venular diameters (0.35 [95% CI: 0.07 to 0.63]). Systolic and diastolic BP are associated with retinal arteriolar narrowing (systolic BP: −0.63 [95% CI: −0.92 to −0.34]; diastolic BP: −0.60 [95% CI −0.95 to −0.25]). Increased physical activity and fitness are associated with favorable retinal vessel diameters.

LIMITATIONS:
Long-term studies are needed to substantiate the prognostic relevance of retinal vessel diameters for cardiovascular risk in children.

CONCLUSIONS:
Our results indicate that childhood obesity, BP, and physical inactivity are associated with retinal microvascular abnormalities. Retinal vessel diameters seem to be sensitive microvascular biomarkers for cardiovascular risk stratification in children.
LIMITES CRÍTICOS DE NDVI PARA ESTIMATIVA DO POTENCIAL PRODUTIVO DO MILHO
Authors: VIAN ANDRÉ LUIS , BREDEMEIER CHRISTIAN , SILVA PAULO REGIS FERREIRA DA , SANTI ANTÔNIO LUIS , SILVA CECÍLIA PAZ GIORDANO DA , SANTOS FRANCIANE LEMES DOS 
Published: May 2018

RESUMO - A estimativa do potencial produtivo da cultura do milho ao longo do ciclo de desenvolvimento é uma das novas práticas agrícolas que vêm sendo utilizadas para qualificar o manejo da cultura. Neste sentido, destaca-se a inserção de sensores de vegetação, com a finalidade de realizar o monitoramento do desenvolvimento e da condição nutricional da cultura ao longo do seu ciclo. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi determinar os limites críticos do Índice de vegetação por diferença normalizada (NDVI) para a determinação de classes de potencial produtivo do milho em diferentes estádios fenológicos, utilizando sensor óptico ativo de vegetação (Greenseeker). O experimento foi conduzido na EEA/UFRGS, durante a safra agrícola 2013/2014. Os tratamentos consistiram de diferentes épocas de dessecação da aveia branca (Avena sativa L.) antes da semeadura da cultura do milho. As avaliações com o sensor óptico ativo foram realizadas nos estádios fenológicos V3, V5, V6, V7 e V8. Os resultados mostraram que o NDVI medido pelo sensor Greenseeker foi eficiente na predição da produtividade de milho em diferentes estádios fenológicos. Os limites críticos de NDVI, os quais correspondem a diferentes classes de potencial produtivo, podem ser identificados de maneira rápida e precisa entre os estádios fenológicos V3 a V8 e esta informação pode ser empregada para a adubação nitrogenada em taxa variável de acordo com o potencial produtivo estimado. Palavras-chave: Greenseeker, índice de vegetação, Zea mays, NDVI. CRITICAL LIMITS OF NDVI FOR YIELD POTENTIAL ESTIMATION IN MAIZE ABSTRACT - The estimation of grain yield potential of maize along the growth cycle is one of new agricultural practices that have been used to qualify crop management. In this sense, the use of vegetation sensors can be highlighted, in order to carry out the monitoring of plant development and nutritional condition throughout its development. The objective of this study was to indicate NDVI critical limits for determining grain yield potential classes of maize in different growth stages using an active optical vegetation sensor (Greenseeker). The experiment was carried out in the 2013/14 growing season, in Eldorado do Sul, State of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. Treatments consisted of different dissecation timing of oat (Avena sativa L.) before corn sowing. Evaluations with the active optical sensor were done at growth stages V3, V5, V6, V7, and V8. Results showed that NDVI measured by the sensor Greenseeker was efficient in identifying maize grain productivity at different growth stages. NDVI critical limits that correspond to different yield potential levels in maize can be quickly and precisely identified between V3 and V8 growth stages and this information can be used for site-specific nitrogen fertilization according to the estimated yield potential. Keywords: Greenseeker, vegetation index, Zea mays, NDVI.
Les natifs du numérique aux études : enjeux et pratiques | The Digital Natives in Education: Issues and Practices
Authors: Roy Normand , Gareau Alexandre , Poellhuber Bruno 
Published: May 2018

Largement débattu dans la littérature, il existe tout un débat autour des générations dans la société. Souvent utilisé pour caractériser les individus, les réflexions basées sur les générations peuvent devenir problématique lorsque les décideurs orientent leur décision sur des théories non fondées empiriquement. Cette étude propose d’examiner les natifs du numérique à partir de données empiriques, sous la perspective des usages du numériques en éducation. Nos résultats permettent de nuancer ce que l’on croit connaitre des natifs du numérique tout en appuyant d’autres études menées à travers le monde, qui mettent en exergue les usages technologiques et le numérique éducatif. Although widely discussed in the public media, there is currently a debate about the characteristics of generations in society (C, X, Y, Z), particularly with regard to their technological habits. Based on 24, 502 college students, this study proposes to examine the digital natives in terms of their use of technologies in education. The results of multivariate analysis challenge our assumptions about digital natives while supporting other studies from around the world that highlight technological uses and educational potential.
Spectrum of Benign Breast Lesions in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Lahore
Authors: Mehboob Riffat , Perveen Shahida , Ahmed Naseer 
Published: May 2018

Women with benign breast diseases (BBD) are at a high risk of developing breast cancer.
Objective: Purpose of the study was to analyze the spectrum of BBD in a tertiary care hospital of Lahore to understand the prevalence of inflammatory lesions, benign neoplasms and their age-wise comparison.Methodology: The study was carried out at Pathology Department, King Edward Medical University, Lahore. Data of 368 cases of BBD during a time span of 3 years (2011-2014) was obtained retrospectively.Results: There were 190 patients of fibroadenoma (FA), 81 of fibrocystic disease (FCD), 64 of breast abscess (BA), 12 of granulomatous mastitis (GM), 7 of lipoma, 5 of phylloides tumor (PL), 4 of fibrosis (F), 2 of intraductal papilloma (IDP) and 3 of accessory breast with Fibrocystic (FC) changes. The relation between theages and frequency of the different types of lesions was also analyzed to understand the association between predisposing factors and the nature of lesions.Conclusions: Out results demonstrated that the FA is the most frequent benign breast lesions and is common among young females with age ranges from 10 to 20 years. FCD is the second most common lesion, while FA and FCD are less common among women older than 40 years. Benign neoplasms are more frequentamong women of the Lahore. There were only three cases of sclerosing adenosis, 2 of microglandularadenosis, 3 of hyperplasia and no case of radial scar.
Comparison of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness Changes after Intravitreal Bevacizumab in Patients of Diabetic Macular Edema
Authors: Shaheer Muhammad , Khan Asad Aslam , Ahmed Nasir , Mahju Tehseen Mahmood , Rasheed Ummarah 
Published: May 2018

Diabetic macular edema is one of the leading causes of visual loss in diabetic patients. However, the impact of medicinal treatment on the occurrence of macular edema remained elusive. Objectives: This study was designed to determine the effect of intravitreal bevacizumab in patients of diabetic macular edema.Methods: An interventional study was conducted on patients that underwent pre-injection and one-month post-injection OCT for RNFL thickness. OCT was performed by researchers and findings were recorded accordingly. The retinal nerve fiber layer thickness was measured in superior, inferior halves and total average thickness. Pre- and post-injection OCT were conduced and macular thickness were documented. Results: The mean retinal nerve fiber layer thickness was decreased in superior and inferior halves as well as in the total thickness. Conclusion: Intra vitreal bevacizumab decreases the retinal nerve fiber layer thickness. Large randomized controlled trials are required to establish or rule out any association between this decrease in thickness and incidence if glaucoma in such patients.
Eating Habits and Nutritional Status of Female Students of a Medical College of Lahore
Authors: Akhtar Naveed , Zareen Humaira , Sarmad Rubina 
Published: May 2018

Eating habits have strong relationship with nutritional status of any person. Modification of these habits in the adolescent period can prevent malnutrition resulting in prevention of many non-communicable diseases. Additionally, with best eating habits female doctors can be a role model for their patients.Objectives: This study was designed to access the dietary habits, nutritional status and their association in young adolescent female medical students.Methodology: A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out in Medical College of Lahore. A total of 114 female students from 1st year and 2nd year were selected. Their socio-demographic characteristics, dietary habits and nutritional status were assessed through a questionnaire. Hemoglobin levels were measured by Sysmex while mid upper arm circumference and (MUAC) and body mass index (BMI) were measured with the help of measuring tape and weighing machine, respectively. Results: Mean age of the students was 19.5 ± 2.1. All the participants were unmarried, 108 (94.7%) liked traditional food, and 84 (73.3%) had a habit of daily breakfast intake. Most of the students (n=73, 64%) were consuming fast/junk food while 81(71.1%) of the students used to take meat and meat products three times a week. A total of 42 respondents (36.8%) were underweight while 41 (36%) were anemic. Positive association was found between eating habits and hemoglobin levels (p = 0.001). Relationship between regular intake of breakfast with BMI and MUAC was also positive (p = 0.003 and 0.02, respectively). Conclusion: It is concluded that eating habits affect the nutritional status of adolescent females, while skipping breakfast is associated with anemia.
Bad Bugs and No Drugs: Activity of Colistin as Waging War against Emerging Metallo-β-Lactamases Producing Pathogens
Authors: Naz Sahar , Rasheed Farhan , Saeed Muhammad , Iram Shagufta , Imran Ambereen Anwar 
Published: May 2018

Inter-hospital and intra-hospital dissemination of metallo-β-lactamase (MβL) producing strains possess significant therapeutic challenges. Objective: This study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of Colistin against MβL producers. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Microbiology Laboratory, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan from 1stJuly 2016 to 25th February 2017. A total of 12126 clinical samples were collected from patients presenting to Jinnah Hospital, Lahore. Every sample was processed for bacterial culture. Bacterial identification was performed according to standard guidelines. Every gram-negative isolate was further processed for antimicrobial susceptibility testing by modified Kirby Baur disc diffusion method. Zone sizes were interpreted according to CLSI 2016 guidelines. Next day every carbapenem-resistant isolate were further processed for MβL detection by EDTA method, zone size of Carbapenem disc only and Carbapenem disc impregnated with EDTA was compared ( >7 mm increase MβL positive, 0-5 mm increase MβL-negative). Results: Out of total 12126 samples, 35.9% (n=4361) were culture positive and only 40.5% (n=1770) were Gram negative rods. Of these 9.6% (n=170) were Carbapenem-resistant isolates with 47% (n=80) MβL producers. Briefly 51.7% (n=30) Acinetobacter species were MβL positive, Pseudomonas species 38.5% (n=22), Escherichia coli 69.5% (n=16), Klebsiella species 37.0% (n=10), Proteus 66.6% (n=2) and 0% Citrobacter sppwere MβL positive. 32.5% MβL positive isolates were from ICU, 21.2% were from OPD, 12.5%were from Surgical Units, 12.5% were from Medical Unit, 17.5% were from Orthopedic Unit, and 3.7% were from Pulmonology ward. Almost 100% resistant was observed in MβL positive isolates for Imipenem,Piperacillin+ Tazobactum, Ceftriaxone, Co-amoxyclav, Cefoperazone+Sulbactam, Ciprofloxacin, and Amikacin, Doxycycline, and Gentamicin showed 91.2%, 94.0%, and 97.5% resistant rate respectively. No resistance was observed against Colistin. Conclusion: MβL producing Gram negative rods are rising in clinical setups. They are becoming a nightmare for clinicians to treat such infections. Colistin remains the only choice of drug for MβL positive and Negative isolates with 0% resistant rate except for Proteus species, to which it is intrinsically resistant.
Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) Self-Care: A Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Rashid Naveed , Aamer Muhammad , Malik Uzma , Arif Nimra , Akram Muhammad Waqar , Irshad Ayesha 
Published: May 2018

Most complications associated with the use of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) access site for hemodialysis can be prevented by adopting a daily self-care plan for AVF access site. Therefore, the aim of this study was set to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) about self-care of AVF access site amongst end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients who are on maintenance hemodialysis. Methods: This comparative cross sectional study with quantitative approach was carried out in hemodialysis unit of Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences, Lahore for the month of July, 2017. All patients with ESRD, on maintenance hemodialysis through an AVF access for at least last 30 days, were included in the study. Each patient was given a questionnaire comprising of 21 questions during his/her routine dialysis. Knowledge of ESRD patients was categorized into poor (<50%), average (50-70%) and good (> 70%). Results: Out of 138 patients, 94% had good knowledge about AVF self-care and 99% had good attitude about AVF access care. However a few practices like daily AVF thrill checkup, pre-hemodialysis AVF site washing and pre and post hemodialysis disinfection were not in correspondence with the level of knowledge representing a discrepancy between knowledge and practice in some aspects of the of the AVF care. Knowledge scores when compared between different age groups, greater proportion of patients between age of 45- 65 (p<0.017) possessed good knowledge as compared to age groups of 25-45, 65-85 years. Conclusion: Despite good understanding and adequate attitude, few practices were not being followed in parallel to the knowledge acquisition. Therefore, regular reminder and periodic evaluation of practical aspects of AVF care is recommended for each ESRD patient visiting for hemodialysis.
Optimal estimation of unconfined aquifer parameters in uncertain environment based on fuzzy transformation method
Authors: Delnaz Atefeh , Rakhshandehroo Gholamreza , Nikoo Mohammad Reza 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
In this paper, a fuzzy simulation–optimization model coupled with the genetic algorithm based on Boulton's equation is presented to estimate transmissibility (T), storage coefficient (S), specific yield (Sy) and leakage factor (Dt) of an unconfined aquifer. This model is capable of minimizing the deviation between observed and calculated drawdowns of pumping test data. To assess the applicability of the model, its results are compared with the graphically obtained solutions from Boulton's equation. To this end, real pumping test data obtained from an unconfined aquifer in Dayton, Ohio, are considered as the case problem to evaluate the efficacy of the model. In the fuzzy approach, pumping rate is considered as an uncertain variable. For evaluation of the model, several statistical error indices are utilized. Results show better matches for the model as evidenced by much smaller errors. As an example, mean absolute relative error for the proposed model and graphical Boulton's solution is 2.52% and 4.98%, respectively. It is concluded that the model is accurate and may replace the graphical Boulton's solution. T and Sy were found to be more sensitive to uncertainty in the pumping rate measurement, when compared with S and r/Dt.
Energetic optimization and evaluation of a drinking water pumping system: application at the Rassauta station
Authors: Ahcene Bouach , Saadia Benmamar 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
The energy overconsumption at drinking-water pumping stations creates considerable energy losses. For this reason we have developed an NNGA tool of pumping management which optimizes the consumed energy by the pumping system with respect to the hydraulic functioning conditions in the distribution tank. This tool includes two models: a forecasting model for drinking water demand based on artificial neural networks and an optimization model using genetic algorithms. The results of the NNGA tool were compared with two pumping plans: the plan based on the pumping regulation model, and the plan used by the company of water and sewage of the city of Algiers. The analysis result was done with the help of performed indicators that we have developed and which enable the evaluation and diagnosis of the energetic function's system.
Combinatorial Design of Molecule using Activity-Linked Substructural Topological Information as Applied to Antitubercular Compounds
Authors: Raychaudhury Chandan , Rizvi Md. Imbesat Hassan , Pal Debnath 
Published: May 2018

Background:
Generating a large number of compounds using combinatorial methods
increases the possibility of finding novel bioactive compounds. Although some combinatorial structure
generation algorithms are available, any method for generating structures from activity-linked
substructural topological information is not yet reported.

Objective:
To develop a method using graph-theoretical techniques for generating structures of
antitubercular compounds combinatorially from activity-linked substructural topological information,
predict activity and prioritize and screen potential drug candidates.
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Methods: Activity related vertices are identified from datasets composed of both active and inactive or,
differently active compounds and structures are generated combinatorially using the topological
distance distribution associated with those vertices. Biological activities are predicted using topological
distance based vertex indices and a rule based method. Generated structures are prioritized using a
newly defined Molecular Priority Score (MPS).

Results:
Studies considering a series of Acid Alkyl Ester (AAE) compounds and three known antitubercular
drugs show that active compounds can be generated from substructural information of other
active compounds for all these classes of compounds. Activity predictions show high level of success
rate and a number of highly active AAE compounds produced high MPS score indicating that MPS
score may help prioritize and screen potential drug molecules. A possible relation of this work with
scaffold hopping and inverse Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (iQSAR) problem has also
been discussed.

The proposed method seems to hold promise for discovering novel therapeutic candidates
for combating Tuberculosis and may be useful for discovering novel drug molecules for the treatment
of other diseases as well.