bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Activity in Compensatory Renal Hypertrophy
Authors: Babić Nermina , Huskić Jasminko , Nakaš-Ićindić Emina 
Published: February 2018

Serum and tissue (kidney's) angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity has been examined in Wistar rats (10 males and 10 females), seven days after unilateral nephrectomy. Renal hypertrophy was determined by measurement of kidney absolute mass. Serum and tissue ACE activity was determined by spectrophotometric method using hippuryl-l-histidyl-l-leucine (Hip-His-Leu) as a substrate. The ACE serum activity was expressed in units that correspond to 1 nmol of hippuric acid released by enzymatic hydrolysis of Hip-His-Leu substrate per minute/ml serum. The ACE tissue activity was expressed in units that correspond to 1 nmol of hippuric acid released by enzymatic hydrolysis of Hip-His-Leu substrate per minute/mg protein or mg kidney's tissue. The ACE serum activity significantly increased (p<0,05) seven days after unilateral nephrectomy. The ACE tissue activity, expressed in units that corresponds to 1 nmol of hippuric acid released by hydrolysis of Hip-His-Leu substrate per minute/mg protein, was higher seven days after unilateral nephrectomy then in kidney control, but the difference was not significant compared to the values determined in kidney control. The ACE tissue activity, expressed in units that correspond to 1 nmol of hippuric acid released by hydrolysis of Hip-His-Leu substrate per minute/mg tissue, was increased seven days after unilateral nephrectomy, which is statistically significant compared to the activity of the same enzyme in kidney control (p<0,01). The results indicate that ACE, probably has an important role in development of adaptive compensatory mechanisms after unilateral nephrectomy.
Median Nerve: Neurophysiological Parameters in Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Authors: Tupković Emir , Nišić Mediha , Kendić Sulejman , Salihović Semiha , Balić Adem , Brigić Kasim , Ćatović Amra 
Published: February 2018

An examination of neurophysiologic features of median nerve in third trimester of regularly controlled normal risk pregnancies is performed at the Department of Neurophysiology of Primary Health Centre in Tuzla during January / April 2006. Examined group consisted of 40 young females in third trimester of pregnancy, and average age of 25,6 +/- 4,9 years. Control group consisted of young healthy females with average age of 31,1 +/- 4,4 years. Symptoms and signs of carpal tunnel sy. (CST) had 12 patients, but diagnosis is neurophysiologically confirmed in 9 (75%) patients. In group of pregnant females without symptoms 3 (10,7%) patients showed neurophysiologic evidence of CTS. Sensory velocity of right median nerve was significantly lower in pregnant group of patients (p=0,002), but area of sensory potentials on both sides were lower in pregnant group (p<0,0001). Area of CMAP of right median nerve was significantly lower in pregnant group (p=0,0003). Significant differences in CTS group compared with control group were in sensory velocities of median nerve (left median nerve p=0,0007, right p<0,0001), and area of SNAP of both sides (left p<0,0001, right p=0,0001), but area of CMAP right (p=0,0003). In CTS group 7 females had unilateral and 5 had bilateral neurophysiological changes. Our conclusion is that neurophysiological parameters of median nerve in thirdtrimester of pregnancy are changed mainly due to high prevalence of CTS that might disturb quality of life and have psychological and physical implications on future mother. Hence, it is necessary to, continuously, pay enough attention in prevention or treatment of mentioned syndrome in this population group.
C-Reactive Protein in Obese PCOS Women and the Effect of Metformin Therapy
Authors: Velija-Ašimi Zelija 
Published: February 2018

Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) in association with hyperinsulinemia is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and that plays a key role in the development of the PCOS. We evaluated serum CRP level, before and after metformin therapy in obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Thirty five obese women with PCOS [BMI=28,2+/-1,84 kg/m2, aged 20-35 years] were studied. Patients received metformin orally the dose of 850 mg per day. The patients were carefully interviewed, clinically examined, and laboratory tested to eliminate conditions, probable to provoke an inflammatory response which was an exclusion criterion. Subjects were excluded if there was clinical or electrocardiographic evidence of coronary artery disease, a family history of coronary artery disease, a history of smoking, or concurrent oestrogen, antihypertensive, or lipid lowering medication. At all patients we determined CRP, insulin, C-peptide, luteinising hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, oestradiol, testosterone, prolactin, TSh, T3, T4, glucose, fibrinogen and lipid profile, before and after metformin treatment. Mean serum C-RP levels significantly decreased after metformin treatment ((6,37+/-1,72 vs. 1,67+/-0,73 mg/l; p<0,05). Level of insulin reduced for 37% after metformin treatment (234+/-68 vs. 148+/-39 pmol/l). Total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels decreased as well. Mean total testosterone levels decreased after metformin treatment too (3,21+/-0,91, vs. 2,31+/-0,72 nmol/l). Elevated serum CRP level significantly correlated to the hyperinsulinaemia (r=0,54). Metformin therapy in PCOS womenreduces CRP level, hyperinsulinaemia and cardiovascular risk.
VARIATIONAL MUTI-STEPS METHOD TO SOLVE DAMPED OSCILLATION EQUATION
Authors: Adam Riza Ibnu , Susilawati Susilawati , Rizal Adhi 
Published: February 2018

<p class="abstrak"><span lang="IN">This paper aims to identifying the numerical method accuracy of the analytical solution of the damped oscillation equation motion. Adams method of 4th order, Milne method and Adams-Simpson method are used to find numerical solutions. Value of <em>y(1)</em>, <em>y(2)</em>, <em>y(3)</em> obtained from The 4th order Runge-Kutta method. They used as initial value of multistep method. Then, the numerical solution result was compared with analytical solution. From the research result, it is found that 4th order Adams method has the best accuracy.</span></p>
INTERPRETATION OF COAL POTENTION USING GROUND PENETRATING RADAR (GPR) METHOD
Authors: Wahidah Rohmatul , Basid Abdul 
Published: February 2018

<pre>Coal exposure founded at Klatak Kebo Ireng village in Besuki Tulungagung precisely in the vicinity of the river. Energy needs is increasing so the coal used for one of alternative energy source that can be used by society. This study was conducted to determine of the potential distribution coal modeling on geological structure. Identification of coal structure is using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) 2005 it conducted because this method is more suitable for shallow of surveys. The location for taking data is around the river that showed to exposure. There are 5</pre><sup>th</sup> lines of taken data with length about 50 until 100 meters. Data processing was done using of software Future series 2005. The data displayed with software in the color pattern to obtain based on the constant of dielectric and conductivity. The results of interpretation study are the data indicates that there is a coal on the overall trajectory. Only in 2<sup>nd</sup> track contain little of coal. The Coal layers are appear in processing the results of data is thickness about 6 at the top. In the area of study also found the cavity (cavity area) which contained of several tracks. On the bottom of the track there is a pattern of coal reddish of yellow color which indicates that material contains of minerals.
Akdeniz Koşullarında Kurakçıl Peyzaj Düzenlemelerinde Kullanılabilecek Bitki Türlerinin Belirlenmesi: Antalya/Konyaaltı Örneği
Authors: ÇETİN Nefise , MANSUROĞLU Sibel 
Published: February 2018

Peyzaj tasarımlarında &nbsp;yanlış bitki seçimleri, geniş alanlarda çim ve
mevsimlik bitki kullanımları sınırlı su kaynakları üzerindeki baskıyı
arttırabilmektedir. Özellikle Akdeniz iklim koşullarında, peyzaj tasarımında
yanlış bitki seçimi nedeniyle yaz aylarında bitkiler kurumakta, hatta
ölmektedir.&nbsp; Bu nedenle yoğun sulama
gerektiren klasik peyzaj anlayışından vazgeçilerek, az su kullanılan ‘Kurakçıl
Peyzaj’(Xeriscape) gibi peyzaj yaklaşımlarına gereksinim duyulmaktadır. Bu
çalışmada, bitkisel tasarımda su tasarrufu sağlamada en önemli konunun doğru
bitki seçimi olduğu ve alanın doğal yapı özelliklerine uygun bitkilerle yapılan
tasarımlarla peyzajların sürdürülebilirliğinin artırılabileceği yaklaşımı ile
hareket edilmiştir. Kurak dönemin uzun sürdüğü Akdeniz koşullarında kurakçıl
peyzaj düzenlemelerinde kullanılabilecek bitki türlerinin ve özelliklerinin
belirlenmesi amaçlanmış, uygulamalarda yarar sağlaması için bitkilerin
fidanlıklarda bulunabilirlikleri araştırılmıştır. Ayrıntılı iklim analizlerinin
de yapıldığı çalışma Antalya/Konyaaltı ilçesi örneğinde yürütülmüştür.
Kuraklığa dayanıklı bitki kullanımının yaygınlaştırılması ve fidanlıkta
bulunmayan kuraklığa toleranslı türlerin üretimine geçilmesi konularında
öneriler geliştirilmiştir.
Relationship between University of Malawi Selection Policy and Entrance of Education Graduates into the Teaching Profession
Authors: Chikazinga Wanangwa Wanyasulu Nyirenda , Nyirongo Richard Walibwe , Chulu Bob Wajizigha 
Published: February 2018

Many stakeholders have attributed the decisions of education graduates who decline to enter the teaching profession after graduation, to the University of Malawi selection policy, and have called for the abolition of redirecting students to courses other than their choices. The purpose of this study was to measure the relationship between the University of Malawi selection ‘re-direction policy’ and ‘entrance of education graduates into the teaching profession’. Cross-section data were collected from the total population of education graduates from the University of Malawi, Chancellor College from 2005 to 2009 (n=760), through document analysis and structured interviews. Using the χ2 test, the calculated χ2 (1df) was 3.265, p = 0.071 denoting that the university selection policy and entrance of education graduates into the teaching profession were independent. The study concluded that whether education graduates entered or declined to enter the teaching profession after graduation did not depend on whether they chose or were redirected to education during their university selection.
Efektivitas Pelatihan Metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas Bagi Guru SD di Kecamatan Padang Timur Kota Padang
Authors: Nellitawati Nellitawati , Aswardi Aswardi 
Published: February 2018

This training aims to help teachers, especially elementary school teachers in conducting PTK, for the improvement of learning in the future. In detail, the goal to be achieved in the first year is the teacher understands the method of classroom action research. Teachers are able to draft the PTK design and implement the PTK. Which will then acquire the copyright and publication of the manuscript on International activities. activities. In secondÂ proceed to process of designing,Â developing models and creating modules for building self-integrity programs and reducing student violence. Training activities of PTK methods for elementary school teachers are conducted in UPTD Padang Timur. The for used in lectures, training lectures, lectures, questions and answers and exercises. Before the question and answer is done, first the resource person presents the material that has been agreed upon. Then given the opportunity to participants to do question and answer and provide exercise in order to stabilize the material. The training of PTK method is done by presenting the material / theory about PTK method and followed by the drafting exercise of PTK under the guidance of the Implementation Team.
Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Program Analisis Sosiometri dalam Pelayanan Bimbingan dan Konseling bagi Konselor
Authors: Yusri Yusri , Yendi Frischa Meivilona 
Published: February 2018

To improve the educational Â quality is an importanÂ attemp that should be done by all Indonesian and government. The bundles of educational Â problems have to be solved and distributed not only to the municipal Â government but also to the prefecturalÂ government and Â the Â stakeholders Â of education. Â TheÂ distribution Â of task Â and Â responbility Â on Â the improvement of educational Â quality cannot be done automatically Â without stakeholdersâ€™ comprehensionÂ and understanding Â of the importanceÂ of educational Â improvement. But, teachers Â and Â schoolÂ principal Â at least Â can Â do much when the stakeholdersgive Â much attention and prosperity to make them better life and more professional. In addition, the concept of school based management should be implemented soon to support the decentralization of educational Â management. Â It hopefully could Â make moreÂ effective beurocracy.Â Â However, Â it Â has Â to Â be Â implement Â wisely and Â carefully Â to Â avoid Â wider corruption, Â collusion, and nepotism at the local and root level
Prevalence of lip sucking amongst 6-9-years old children
Authors: Decruz Ashley Ann , Runkat Jakobus , Hidayat Syarief 
Published: February 2018

Oral habits in children are a common problem faced in the society. Lip sucking is one of such habit. Often overlooked, persistent lip sucking can bring upon deleterious effects upon the child’s dentition. This research was aimed to identify the signs of lip sucking amongst 6-9 years old children. The research was descriptive using the survey technique and was conducted at Dental Hospital of Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, through observation for signs of lip sucking and filling up a survey form. A total of 100 children were examined in this research. From 100 children, 44 of them were identified to have at least one sign of lip sucking with 11 (25%) children were aged 6 years old, 8 (18%) children were aged 7 years old, 11 (25%) children were aged 8 years old and as much as 14 (32%) children aged 9 years old. The remaining 56 children examined were not found to manifest any signs of lip sucking. Based on the study can be concluded that the prevalence of lip sucking was 44%.
MICROLOAN CONSTRAINTS IMPOSED BY COMMERCIAL BANK BRANCHES IN THE SOUTH AND WEST SULAWESI PROVINCE
Authors: Aswan Andi 
Published: February 2018

This study is aimed to identify possible constraints to which loan officers assigned in state and regional development bank branches are unwillingness to supply loan to micro businesses, as well as to how an integrated constraints is built to affect loan officers’ judgment and decision to grant loan to those micro customers. The sampling covered 122 loan officers assigned in four state banks and five different regional banks. All of these are based within South and West Sulawesi Province in Indonesia. On the basis of the statistical analysis result using LISREL Program 9.2, The three paths indicated a positive and significant relationship with a different coefficient parameter for each. The external-specific condition affects positively and significantly the internal-specific condition, and the external-specific condition also affects positively and significantly the loan officer judgment(s) and decision(s), the internal-specific condition affects positively and significantly the loan officer judgment(s) and decision(s) as well.
DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT ON FISCAL GOVERNMENT IN INDONESIA
Authors: Samir Salman 
Published: February 2018

Indonesia experiences demographic change because of basically the result of successful policies in the past. Especially in the health sector where in the era of Orde Baru[1] the family planning program was successfully implemented. Productive age over non productive age are the two main variables in addition to some other variables that are also shaping demographic change. This study highlighted the demographic changes, particularly with the increasing burden of government dependents in the allocation of education, health, and social security. This study attempted to see the effect of demographic change on government fiscal using the Error Correction Model. The choice of this model was because ECM could be used to see the short-run dynamic relationship of variables that have cointegration relationship. The results showed that there are cointegration so that it could be continued by estimating using ECM and the results show that demographic change have an influence on government fiscal where proxies used such as mortality, birth rate, life expectancy have significant effect while productive and non-productive age have no significant effects. [1] Orde Baru is Period when Soeharto occupied as The 2nd President of Indonesia
The Economic Impact of Renewable Energy Development in Indonesia
Authors: Nugroho Fathul , Syaifuddin Noor 
Published: February 2018

Renewable energy is believed to play a greater role in addressing climate change, economic development, and energy sustainability. Energy efficiency and renewable energy are similar with two sides of the same coin, that is, cannot be split. Currently, most of the developed countries are implementing energy efficiency while promoting renewable energy sources and technologies at the same time. It is well-known that renewable energy is one of the solutions for the sustainability of global energy system. Efforts to improve the share of renewable energy in transportation, industrial, and power generation sectors have been implemented in some countries. More countries in the world adopt renewable energy as alternative sources of energy in order to improve country’s energy efficiency. Indeed, however, the studies that deeply analyze the linkage between renewable energy and energy efficiency, as well as its economic impact, are still limited. Thus, this study attempts to find this linkage. Keywords: economic impact; renewable energy; GDP
RECEITAS MUNICIPAIS DE TRANSFERÊNCIAS GOVERNAMENTAIS: estudo das alternativas do gestor municipal para interferir no repasse de recursos do ICMS do Estado de São Paulo.
Authors: Spinelli Marcos Paulo , Leal Rodrigo Mendes 
Published: February 2018

Este artigo trabalha com a temática das receitas que os Municípios recebem de transferências governamentais, em específico, aquelas oriundas do ICMS arrecadado pelos governos de Estado. Podemos resumir nosso problema de pesquisa em uma questão fundamental: quais as alternativas que o gestor municipal paulista dispõe atualmente para interferir no cálculo do seu índice de participação e incrementar o repasse de recursos do ICMS para seu município ? O trabalho visa identificar os fatores críticos que influenciam o repasse do ICMS recebido pelas prefeituras paulistas. Para tanto será adotada como metodologia a análise de estudo de caso, nos exercícios de 2003 até 2012, na prefeitura de Serrana/SP, pequeno município paulista, onde a estrutura de fiscalização e arrecadação é reduzida. Os resultados apontam possibilidades de obtenção de ganhos substanciais por meio de atuação de forma estratégica do Município no aumento do índice de repasse do ICMS. Concluindo, o presente estudo pode servir de referência para outros municípios de pequeno porte, em especial aqueles localizados no Estado de São Paulo. This article works with the theme of revenue that municipalities receive government transfers, in particular, those from the GST collected by state governments. We can summarize our research problem on a fundamental question: what are the alternatives that the São Paulo municipal manager now has to interfere in calculating your rate of participation and increase the transfer of ICMS resources for your municipality? The work aims to identify the critical factors that influence the transfer of ICMS received by São Paulo municipalities. For that will be adopted as the methodology case study analysis, in fiscal years 2003 through 2012, in the prefecture of Serrana / SP, small city located where the supervisory structure and storage is reduced. The results point to the possibility of achieving substantial gains by acting strategically in the city increased the ICMS transfer rate. In conclusion, this study can serve as a reference for other small communities, especially those located in the State of São Paulo.
ESTUDOS SOBRE A IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DAS NORMAS INTERNACIONAIS DE CONTABILIDADE: o setor de telecomunicações brasileiro
Authors: Almeida Sidmar Roberto Vieira 
Published: February 2018

A pesquisa teve por objetivo promover a pesquisa e a produção de trabalhos acadêmicos abordando a temática da contabilidade em mercados regulados, buscando evidências empíricas no universo de empresas brasileiras, tendo como foco contribuir para o aperfeiçoamento das relações entre os diferentes players envolvidos com o mercado de capitais. Tal estudo é relevante na medida em que se propõem a analisar os impactos da adoção das normas internacionais de contabilidade em um setor específico, propiciando uma visão mais aprofundada sobre quais alterações contábeis foram mais impactantes nos setores em questão. The research aims to address the issue of accounting in regulated markets, seeking empirical evidence in the universe of Brazilian companies, focusing contribute to the improvement of relations between the different players involved in the capital market. Understanding the efficiency of the Brazilian capital market after adoption of international accounting standards and the role of the explanatory notes to present more complete information regarding the business operations is critical. This research sought through the presentation and discussion of studies, offer a range of contributions to investors, market analysts, regulators and other researchers; towards a better understanding of the effects generated in the telecommunications industry.