bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
An Assessment of Islamic Banking in Bosnia and Herzegovina – a comparative analysis using the CAMELS approach
Authors: Komorowski Rafał , Kubiszewska Katarzyna 
Published: March 2017

This paper examines the phenomenon of Islamic banking in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although almost half of the Bosnian population is recognized as Islamic, there is only one bank purely based on Sharia operating in this country. The aim of the article is to conduct a comparative analysis of the financial standing of this bank and the banking sector in this country and region. The chosen method of analysis is CAMELS, which examines an institution by taking into consideration its most crucial elements: capital, assets, management, earnings, liquidity and sensitivity to risk.
Furcation Therapy With Enamel Matrix Derivative: Effects on the Subgingival Microbiome
Authors: Queiroz Lucas A. , Casarin Renato C.V. , Dabdoub Shareef M. , Tatakis Dimitris N. , Sallum Enilson A. , Kumar Purnima S. 
Published: March 2017

Background: Although enamel matrix derivative (EMD) has been used to promote periodontal regeneration, little is known of its effect on the microbiome. Therefore, this investigation aims to identify changes in periodontal microbiome after treatment with EMD using a deep‐sequencing approach.Methods: Thirty‐nine patients with mandibular Class II buccal furcation defects were randomized to beta‐tricalcium‐phosphate/hydroxyapatite graft (BONE group), EMD+BONE, or EMD alone. Plaque was collected from furcation defects at baseline and 3 and 6 months post‐treatment. Bacterial DNA was analyzed using terminal restriction fragment length polymorphism and 16S pyrotag sequencing, resulting in 169,000 classifiable sequences being compared with the Human Oral Microbiome Database. Statistical comparisons were made using parametric tests.Results: At baseline, a total of 422 species were identified from the 39 defects, belonging to Fusobacterium, Pseudomonas, Streptococcus, Filifactor, and Parvimonas. All three regenerative procedures predictably altered the disease‐associated microbiome, with a restitution of health‐compatible species. However, EMD and BONE+EMD groups demonstrated more long‐term reductions in a higher number of species than the BONE group (P <0.05), especially disease‐associated species, e.g., Selenomonas noxia, F. alocis, and Fusobacterium.Conclusions: EMD treatment predictably alters a dysbiotic subgingival microbiome, decreasing pathogen richness and increasing commensal abundance. Further investigations are needed to investigate how this impacts regenerative outcomes.
Subgingival Microbiota in White Patients With Desquamative Gingivitis: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Authors: Arduino Paolo G. , Romano Federica , Sasia Danilo , Broccoletti Roberto , Ricceri Fulvio , Barbui Anna Maria , Brossa Silvia , Cipriani Raffaella , Cricenti Luca , Cabras Marco , Aimetti Mario 
Published: March 2017

Background: Presence of epithelial desquamation, erythema, and erosions on gingival tissue is usually described in the literature as desquamative gingivitis (DG). A wide range of autoimmune/dermatologic disorders can manifest as DG, although the two more common are oral lichen planus and mucous membrane pemphigoid. The aim of this study is to investigate prevalence of 11 periodontopathogenic microorganisms in patients with DG and to compare it with the microbiologic status of individuals affected by plaque‐induced gingivitis (pGI).Methods: Cross‐sectional clinical and microbiologic data were obtained from 66 patients (33 in each group). Subgingival plaque samples were analyzed using semiquantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis.Results: Statistically significant difference, but with little clinical significance, was observed in gingival conditions between the two groups, probably due to the worse home control hygiene of patients with DG. Prevalence and levels of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Eikenella corrodens, and Fusobacterium nucleatum/periodonticum were statistically higher in samples from patients with DG than in those with pGI. In multivariate regression models, subgingival colonization of A. actinomycetemcomitans and F. nucleatum/periodonticum was not statistically associated with DG, whereas, high levels of E. corrodens were associated with 13‐fold increased odds for DG.Conclusions: Microbiologic differences were found in subgingival plaque for patients with DG and pGI. This may suggest possible association between periodontal pathogens and DG.
Long‐Term Stability of Root Coverage by Coronally Advanced Flap Procedures
Authors: Jepsen Karin , Stefanini Martina , Sanz Mariano , Zucchelli Giovanni , Jepsen Søren 
Published: March 2017

Background: This study compared 6‐month and 3‐year outcomes for root coverage (RC) by coronally advanced flap (CAF) procedures in localized gingival recessions.Methods: Two centers, that had participated in a 6‐month multinational multicenter randomized clinical trial (RCT), followed up 18 patients with 36 Miller Class I and II defects that had been treated in a split‐mouth design with CAF procedures or CAF + xenogeneic collagen matrix (CMX). Percentage of RC, complete root coverage (CRC), width, and thickness of keratinized tissue were assessed by the same masked examiners as after the 6‐month RCT.Results: There was a high correlation between 6‐month and 3‐year RC outcomes for both CAF procedures. Mean RC after CAF + CMX amounted to 89.9% after 6 months and 91.7% after 3 years (Pearson’s correlation: 0.91). Corresponding values for CAF were 83.7% versus 82.8% (Pearson’s correlation: 0.94). Likewise, CRC was stable with 61%/61% for CAF + CMX and 39%/39% for CAF after 6 months/3 years, respectively.Conclusions: In this 3‐year follow‐up of a subgroup of patients from a previous 6‐month RCT, there was a high correlation between the results for RC after 6 months and 3 years, indicating their stability. These data suggest that 6‐month outcomes may be useful to predict long‐term outcomes in CAF procedures with or without additional use of CMX.
APLIKASI AMALAN TAREKAT QADIRIYAH WA NAQSABANDIYAH DAN HASILNYA SEBAGAI NILAI PENDIDIKAN JIWA
Authors: Salahudin Marwan , Arkumi Binti 
Published: March 2017

<p>Tarekat yang diyakini oleh para sufi sebagai jalan hidup, telah memasukkan nilai-nilai pendidikan jiwa di dalam mengaplikasikan amalannya. Pendidikan jiwa merupakan usaha secara bertahap untuk memperbaiki seseorang yang mempunyai kecenderungan melakukan perbuatan yang belum baik, sehingga menjadi baik, dan akan terbuka pintu kebaikan dan kebenaran serta mudah menerima hikmah dari Allah swt. Pendidikan jiwa ditanamkan melalui berbagai aktifitas, sebagaimana amaliyah yang dilakukan oleh Tarekat <em>Qadiriyah</em> dan <em>Naqsabandiyah</em>, seperti: <em>bai’at, rabi&gt;t}ah, z}ikir, manakiban dan suluk</em>. Dengan berbagai bentuk amalan tersebut diharapkan dapat mencapai kebahagian hidup yang hakiki dunia dan akhirat. Nilai pendidikan jiwa dapat berbentuk <em>tazkiyatu al nafs, taqarrub ila&gt; Alla&gt;h dan ma’rifat bi Alla&gt;h.</em> Dan terbukti bahwa amaliyah Tarekat <em>Qadiriyah</em> dan <em>Naqsabandiyah</em> menghasilkan ketenangan jiwa bagi pengikutnya, terhindar dari sifat iri dan dengki serta mampu mengontrol diri dari perbuatan negative.</p>
Functionalized Nanosilicas as Shale Inhibitors in Water-Based Drilling Fluids
Authors: Boul Peter J. , Reddy B. R. , Zhang Jilin , Thaemlitz Carl 
Published: March 2017

Summary
Water-based-mud (WBM) formulations inclusive of nanosilicas offer the possibility for improved shale inhibition with reduced environmental impact vs. conventional shale inhibitors. These additives may be effective in maintaining well stability and in preventing equipment problems, such as bit balling, which may be experienced in the absence of good shale inhibition.
A series of different nanosilicas has been tested as shale inhibitors in WBMs. Differences in shale inhibition are observed depending on the kind of nanosilica that is used. The nanosilicas described in this article are tested in fresh water and seawater to determine their applicability in both onshore and offshore scenarios. In seawater, nanosilica muds appear to be more powerful inhibitors than silicate/potassium chloride (KCl) muds. The data presented in this report indicate that a nanosilica mud achieves less shale erosion in seawater than a conventional silicate/KCl mud. This increased performance of nanosilica is accompanied with greater ease in handling the lower-pH fluid (which can range from pH 8.5 to 10.0) compared with silicate muds that often exceed pH 12. In addition to being more-potent inhibitors and more safe to handle, nanosilicas offer the possibility of lower environmental cost. High concentrations of KCl are not necessarily required when nanosilicas are included in a mud design for shale inhibition.
Casing-Design Optimization With CAML Technique and Drilling-Fluid Performance
Authors: Nguyen T. C. , de Oliveira R.. , Al-Safran E.. , Saasen A.. 
Published: March 2017

Summary
Controlled annual mud level (CAML) is a managed-pressure drilling technology used to drill deep and ultradeep offshore wells that often encounter narrow and challenging operating windows. This technique uses a submersible pump to change the liquid level in the riser to control the bottomhole pressure (BHP) during drilling operations. The flexibility in changing the liquid level in the riser allows the use of higher-density drilling fluids, as well as higher pump rates.
In this paper, a sensitivity analysis is carried out to study the possibility of synergizing the CAML drilling technique and drilling-fluid performance to optimize the casing-design program. Drilling-fluid density, fluid rheological properties, sagging potential, lost circulation, and hole cleaning are the main investigated variables. The results show that, if sag-prevention properties and fluid rheological parameters are controlled, changing the liquid level in the riser and using higher-density drilling fluids will enable drilling deep, challenging offshore wells. In addition, the number of casing strings can be reduced with the proposed synergistic approach. A case study is performed in this paper for an offshore well in the Black Sea to validate this approach. The validation reveals that, if the synergistic approach is applied, the number of casing strings is reduced by approximately 26% in comparison to a conventional casing design. The paper also proposes a best-practice guideline of how to synergize the CAML drilling technique and drilling-fluid performance to optimize the casing-design program.
Child self-report and parent ratings for the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire: Norms and agreement in a Swedish random population sample
Authors: Liu Bojing , Engström Karin , Jadbäck Isabel , Ullman Sara , Berman Anne H. 
Published: March 2017

Abstract

Background:
The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) measures behavioral problems among children and adolescents. Prior research in Sweden has included child self-report or parent ratings from community or population data.

Objective:
To provide child-reported and parent-rated SDQ norms for 11- to 16-year-olds, as well as data on child–parent agreement and parental sociodemographic correlates: education, employment status, and quality of life.

Method:
A random population sample with 600 children aged 11 to 16 years, 100 per age group, and one of their parents (N=1200) yielded a sampling pool of 1158 participants and a 34.8% response rate, including 175 child–parent pairs and 27 and 26 child/parent singletons. Responses to child and parent versions of the extended SDQ were analyzed by child gender and age. Child–parent agreement was evaluated using the Prevalence- and Bias-Adjusted Kappa and Bland–Altman plots.

Results:
Older children reported greater difficulties compared with younger children, while girls reported a higher negative impact of difficulties on daily life in comparison to boys. Child–parent item-by-item agreement was fair to slight on 15 of the 25 SDQ items, perfect to moderate on 9 items, and less than chance on 1 item, but generally high regarding dichotomous assignment to the “raised difficulties” or “normal” groups, based on subscales and the total SDQ score. Greater difficulties for children were reported by parents born outside Sweden, parents of children born outside Sweden, parents lacking regular employment, and parents with lower education or lower quality of life. In relation to other child–parent pairs, parents born outside Sweden perceived greater difficulties for their children compared with the children’s own ratings. Parents with better physical health and social relationships rated their children as having fewer difficulties compared with the rates reported by children.

Conclusions:
Gender differences contrasted with prior Swedish studies showing higher ratings for boys on hyperactivity and total difficulties and for girls on emotional symptoms. However, findings on increased difficulties with age concurred with prior studies. Research on children’s mental health should be widely and systematically conducted at regular intervals and encompasses large, representative samples in order to inform national public health and health-care policy regarding measures to support children and enhance their mental health.
HIF1A is Overexpressed in Medulloblastoma and its Inhibition Reduces Proliferation and Increases EPAS1 and ATG16L1 Methylation
Authors: Cruzeiro Gustavo Alencastro Veiga , dos Reis Maristella Bergamo , Silveira Vanessa Silva , Lira Regia Caroline Peixoto , Jr Carlos Gilberto Carlotti , Neder Luciano , Oliveira Ricardo Santos , Yunes Jose Andres , Brandalise Silvia Regina , Aguiar Simone , Eterovic Agda Karina , Tone Luiz Gonzaga , Scrideli Carlos Alberto , Valera Elvis Terci 
Published: March 2017

Background:
Genetic and epigenetic modifications are closely related to tumor initiation
and progression and can provide guidance for understanding tumor functioning, potentially leading
to the discovery of new therapies. Studies have associated hypoxia-related genes to tumor progression
and chemo/radioresistance in brain tumors. Information on the expression profile of hypoxiarelated
genes in pediatric medulloblastoma, although scarce, may reveal relevant information that
could support treatment decisions.

Objective:
Our study focused on evaluation the of CA9, CA12, HIF1A, EPAS1, SCL2A1 and VEGF
genes in 41 pediatric fresh-frozen medulloblastoma sample. Additionally, we analyzed the effect of
hypoxia and normoxia in the pediatric medulloblastoma cell-line UW402. Furthermore, we assessed
the effects of HIF1A knockdown in cell-proliferation and methylation levels of genes related to hypoxia,
apoptosis and autophagy.

Method:
qPCR was performed to evaluate mRNA levels, and Western blot to confirm HIF1A silencing
in both patient samples and cell line. Pyrosequencing was performed to asses the methylation
levels after HIF1A knockdown in the UW402 cell line.

Results:
A higher HIF1A mRNA level was observed in MB patients when compared to the cerebellum
(non-tumor match). In UW402 MB cell-line, chemically induced hypoxic resulted in an increase
of mRNA levels of HIF1A, VEGF, SCL2A1 and CA9 genes. Additionally, HIF1A knockdown induced
a decrease in the expression of hypoxia related genes and a decrease of 30% in cell proliferation
was also observed. Also, a significant increase in the methylation of ATG16L1 promoter and
decrease in the methylation of EPAS1 promoter were observed after HIF1A knockdown.

Conclusion:
HIF1A knockdown in medulloblastoma cells lead to decreased cellular proliferation,
suggesting that HIF1A can be a potential therapeutic target to be explored in the medulloblastoma.
However, the mechanisms behind HIF1A protein stabilization and function are very complex and
more data need to be generated to potentially use HIF1A as a therapeutical target.
Differential Effects of Dapagliflozin on Cardiovascular Risk Factors at Varying Degrees of Renal Function
Authors: Petrykiv Sergei , Sjöström C. David , Greasley Peter J. , Xu John , Persson Frederik , Heerspink Hiddo J.L. 
Published: March 2017

Background and objective
Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibition with dapagliflozin decreases hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), body weight, BP, and albuminuria (urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio). Dapagliflozin also modestly increases hematocrit, likely related to osmotic diuresis/natriuresis. Prior studies suggest that the HbA1c–lowering effects of dapagliflozin attenuate at lower eGFR. However, effects on other cardiovascular risk factors at different eGFR levels are incompletely understood.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements
This pooled analysis of 11 phase 3 clinical trials assessed changes in HbA1c, body weight, BP, hematocrit, and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio with placebo (n=2178) or dapagliflozin 10 mg (n=2226) over 24 weeks in patients with type 2 diabetes according to baseline eGFR (eGFR≥45 to <60 ml/min per 1.73 m2, eGFR≥60 to <90 ml/min per 1.73 m2, and eGFR≥90 ml/min per 1.73 m2).

Results
Compared with placebo, reductions in HbA1c with dapagliflozin were 0.6%, 0.5%, and 0.3%, respectively, for each consecutive lower eGFR subgroup (P value interaction <0.001). Effects of dapagliflozin on hematocrit, body weight, and BP were similar regardless of baseline eGFR, suggesting that effects potentially related to volume and natriuresis are eGFR independent. Moreover, among individuals with baseline urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio ≥30 mg/g, placebo-adjusted reductions in urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio were larger in the lowest eGFR subgroup (P value interaction <0.001). Adverse events occurred more frequently in the lowest eGFR subgroup; this was true for both dapagliflozin- and placebo-treated patients.

Conclusions
The HbA1c–lowering effects of dapagliflozin decrease as renal function declines. However, dapagliflozin consistently decreases body weight, BP, and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio regardless of eGFR. These effects in conjunction with the finding of similar effects on hematocrit, a proxy for volume contraction, suggest that the effects of dapagliflozin are partly mediated via nonglucosuric-dependent mechanisms.
MENGEMBANGKAN PENDIDIKAN BERMAKNA DI INDONESIA DAN IMPLIKASI-IMPLIKASINYA
Authors: Wasitohadi Wasitohadi 
Published: March 2017

<p>Pendidikan bermakna sebagai sistem pendidikan memiliki tiga ciri, yaitu mensejahterakan, menghargai martabat manusia, dan berkeadilan. Implikasinya bagi pendidikan, bahwa (a) pendidikan harus berorientasi pada subyek didik, artinya anak didik diperlakukan sebagai subyek, pendidikan diselenggarakan sesuai dengan perkembangan dan kemampuan anak, dan pendidikan itu mengembangkan anak didik secara utuh, (b) pendidikan yang dikembangkan harus humanis religius, yaitu pendidikan yang menekankan aspek kemerdekaan individu diintegrasikan dengan pendidikan religius agar dapat membangun kehidupan individu (sosial) yang memiliki kemerdekaan dan kemandirian, tetapi dengan tidak meninggalkan nilai nilai keagamaan yang diikuti masyarakatnya, atau menolak nilai ketuhanan<br />(ateisme), dan (c) kebijakan pendidikan yang deliberatif, sehingga kebijakan pendidikan yang dibuat memiliki hasil optimal.</p>
PRAGMATISME, HUMANISME DAN IMPLIKASINYA BAGI DUNIA PENDIDIKAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Wasitohadi Wasitohadi 
Published: March 2017

<p>Praksis implementasi pendidikan mestinya mengacu pada teori pendidikan dan didasarkan pada landasan filosofis yang jelas. Agar praksis pendidikan tersebut dibimbing oleh teori (action guided by theories), maka pemahaman terhadap teori pendidikan dan akar filosofisnya menjadi penting dan strategis. Salah satu aliran filsafat yang pengaruhnya besar terhadap dunia pendidikan adalah pragmatisme. Pragmatisme meyakini bahwa benar tidaknya suatu teori bergantung pada berfaedah tidaknya teori itu bagi manusia dalam penghidupannya. Dengan demikian, ukuran untuk segala perbuatan adalah manfaatnya dalam praktek dan hasil yang memajukan hidup. Kaitan antara filsafat pragmatisme dengan humanisme, dapat dipahami dengan melihat pengaruh pragmatisme terhadap pendidikan modern melalui pengaruh teori pendidikan progressivisme. Humanisme pendidikan mengadopsi sebagian besar dari prinsip-prinsip progressivisme, yaitu keterpusatan pada anak, peran guru yang tidak otoritatif, pemfokusan pada subyek didik yang terlibat aktif dan tekanannya pada sisi pendidikan kooperatif dan demokratis. Implikasi pragmatisme bagi dunia pendidikan di Indonesia, antara lain tercermin dari adanya penghormatan dan penerapan terhadap prinsip-prinsip pendidikan berbasis pengalaman dan pendidikan yang berpusat pada subyek didik.</p>
KEPEMIMPINAN SANG JUARA KEPALA SD JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Slameto Slameto 
Published: March 2017

<p>Kepemimpinan kepala sekolah sangat berpengaruh/menentukan keberhasilan siswa dan kemajuan sekolah; Oleh karena itu, kepemimpinan kepala sekolah perlu mendapat perhatian serius dalam peningkatan mutu pendidikan. Bagaimana pengalaman 35 kepala SD dalam kepemimpinan mereka sehingga berhasil menjadi juara aras Kabupaten/Kota di Jawa Tengah dan faktor apa saja yang mempengaruhinya? Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara/diskusi terfokus saat para kepala sekolah mengikuti seleksi kejuaraan aras Jawa Tengah. Kepemimpinan kepala SD juara yang paling strategis adalah: bekerja langsung bersama guru untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran, menyediakan sumber dan sarana/prasarana yang memadai diimbangi dengan pengembangan profesional guru, secara periodik memantau perkem­bangan guru dalam mengajar dan keberhasilan siswa dalam belajar, memfasilitasi guru dalam kegiatan ilmiah, dan penggalangan partisipasi orang tua dan masyarakat. Kepemimpinan kepala SD juara ternyata dipengaruhi oleh 3 faktor yaitu: kepribadian, pemahaman/ pengetahuan dan keterampilan sesuai tugas pokok dan fungsinya. Faktor kebijakan pendidikan ternyata tidak berpengaruh; penguasaan mereka terhadap esensi kebijakan dan implementasinya masih belum memuaskan.</p>
PENGEMBANGAN PENGORGANISASIAN ISI PERKULIAHAN MELALUI MODEL ELABORASI MATA KULIAH PENGEMBANGAN KURIKULUM SD PROGRAM S1 PGSD FKIP UNIVERSITAS KRISTEN SATYA WACANA SALATIGA 2012
Authors: Slameto Slameto 
Published: March 2017

<p>Mata Kuliah Pengembangan Kurikulum berfungsi untuk mengantar mahasiswa ke pemikiran yang logis, rasional, kritis, cermat, jujur, efektif dan efisien agar dapat memiliki kemampuan memperoleh, mengolah dan memanfaatkan informasi untuk bertahan, bahkan antisipasi terhadap keadaan yang selalu berubah, dan kompetitif. Isi perkuliahan yang diorganisasi dengan berpijak pada karakteristik isi perkuliahan diharapkan dapat me­ ningkat­ kan perolehan hasil belajar dan retensi yang lebih baik. Salah satu peng­ organisasi­ ­ an isi perkuliahan adalah dengan model elaborasi. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimanakah pengoraganisasian isi perkuliahan Pengembangan Kurikulum SD dengan model elaborasi untuk meningkatkan belajar mahasiswa menjadi lebih baik atau efektif; dengan demikian tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menghasilkan perangkat perkuliahan yang teruji efektif meningkatkan hasil belajar mahasiswa. Langkah pengembangan modelnya mulai dari 1) studi pendahuluan; 2) perencanaan dan pengembangan model; 3) validasi model melalui pengukuran hasil pembelajaran. Indikator keberhasilan dalam penelitian ini adalah dihasilkanya perangkat perkuliahan yang terbukti efektif atas hasil pengembangan pengorganisasian isi perkuliahan melalui model elaborasi mata kuliah pengembangan kurikulum SD. Pengembangan model elaborasi sebagai salah satu alternatif solusi untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar mahasiswa dengan mengorgani­ sasi isi perkuliahan terbukti valid, memiliki keefektifan, efisiensi dan daya tarik yang tinggi. Telah dihasilkannya model pengorganisasian isi perkuliahan dengan model elaborasi untuk Mata Kuliah Pengembangan Kurikulum SD yang teruji efektif meningkatkan hasil belajar mahasiswa.</p>