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Purpose/Background/Objectives: Hypertension is associated with higher cardiovascular risk as well as several markers of subclinical target organ damage (TOD). Albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) in urine has been recognised as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events. We hypothesised that there...

Introduction: Arterial stiffness is a principal pathogenetic mechanism of aortic systolic blood pressure (SBP) augmentation, left ventricular hypertrophy and sudden cardiac death. The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between parameters of pulse wave and 44-hour ambulatory blood pressure...

Objective: PWV measurement devices are technically demanding, expensive and prone to artefacts, thus limiting the measurement of arterial stiffness in primary care. The CARDIS consortium developed a non-contact device based on the detection of skin movements induced by arterial pulses through a laser...

Background: Cilostazol is a potent antiplatelet agent that selectively inhibits phosphodiesterase III, and also it has beneficial effect to peripheral arterial disease, like intermittent claudication, by direct vasodilative action. But the effect of cilostazol on arterial stiffness is unclear. We investigated...

Background: Korean Panax Red Ginseng (KPRG) is known to enhance endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation by activating eNOS. Activation of Rho-associated kinase (ROCK) is implicated in endothelial dysfunction in part through destabilization of eNOS mRNA. This study, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled,...

Background: Aortic pulse wave velocity (aPWV) has been found to be increased in preeclampsia when compared to normal pregnancy. Preeclampsia is associated with increased risk of later cardiovascular disease and, as such, study of the aortic stiffness in pregnancy, and its hypertensive disorders, is important...

This research aims to analyze the results of students science process skills on the topic of environmental change. This research was conducted in public high shools in Kebumen Regency. This research used a quantitative descriptive method by using 5 essay questions. The sample were 150 students of class...

This research explores the impact of technology on human resource practices, focusing on the adoption and utilization of online recruiting platforms. Data was collected using Google Forms and analyzed qualitatively with techniques from scientific literature. The findings reveal that online recruiting...

Background: Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) is a measure of arterial stiffness which predicts cardiovascular risk independently of blood pressure. Local PWV can be measured non-invasively in the ascending aorta of adults by means of Ultrasound (US), using successive recordings of Diameter (D) and the velocity...

Objective: To investigate if invasively measured aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV) is accurately estimated by non-invasive methods purporting to assess it. Methods: One-hundred and two patients (30% female, age 65 ± 13 years) planned to undertake coronary angiography were evaluated with the following...

Background: Acute systemic inflammation or infection transiently increases risk of cardiovascular events, but the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. Although observational studies suggest that inflammation is positively associated with arterial stiffness and blood pressure, the causal relationship...

Taking education as an example of discovery learning community to explore web2.0 environment design and build cloud learning platform. Based on the principles of SLL design, display SLL cloud learning platform system architecture, technology adoption Wordpress2.7 for supporting, relying on the "mix"...

Nowadays, smartphones and wearable devices are parts of a broader computing offering that include connected screens in the workplace and in public spaces. User experience designs will be of a critical importance. This phenomenon affects individual, organization lifestyle including educational industry....

In the digital era, teachers are required to utilize existing technology as a learning resource to develop and deepen the mastery of learning materials. This study aims to find out how much the use of search engines as learning resources by teachers of early childhood education. This research uses quantitative...

It is necessary to think about a method of determining the cost of a cesarean section that is in accordance with the real conditions in a private hospital so that the hospital does not suffer losses. The research objective was to determine the method of calculating the unit cost of Caesarean section...

This research aimed to describe the effectiveness of curriculum 2013 implementation through the practice of and interaction in distance learning at schools amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Aurther investigation was conducted to reveal the influence of teacher-student’s learning interaction during a pandemic...

Adaptive learning was an interesting topic amid the many choices of 21st-century learning strategies. The development of research and topics related to adaptive learning is believed to grow rapidly in line with the diverse needs of the students. However, trends and research developments related to adaptive...

Vascular calcification (VC) is linked to post-transplant cardiovascular events in the long term. We aimed to evaluate whether pretransplant chest X-ray based aortic arch calcification (AoAC) or pulse wave velocity measurement can better predict post- transplant cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events,...

Purpose/ Background/ Objectives: We have shown that aortic stiffness improves as early as 3 months post-kidney transplantation (KTx). Aortic stiffness index β0, a blood pressure independent parameter, has been proposed to be a better indicator of vascular wall property. This study was designed to examine...

Indonesia has vast potential of maritime resource. It is necessary to increase knowledge through education. The purpose of this study is to find out student’s perceptions about the development of maritime teaching materials. This study was used quantitative as a research design and was conducted from...

Youth character strengths becomes the front line for the nation’s future generations to face future challenges, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. Previous research has shown character strengths in helping people and the nation cope the vicissitudes of Covid-19 pandemic. This research aims to identify...

Foreign words or in Japanese called Gairaigo (外来語) is words that taken from foreign languages, and adapted to Japanese word formation. The purpose of this research is to get to know about the formation of Gairaigo in Japanese commercial advertisements that appeared in the period 2016 to 2020, the types...

This research aims to elucidate student responses to the application of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning model in the introduction to solid State physics course. Physics education study program students are the population of this study, FKIP Jambi University who took the introduction to solid...

Cosmetic products have become a primary necessity for both women and men. The development of cosmetic products continues to increase, one of which is cosmetic products with Perception Halal Certification. This research was conducted with the aim of determining the influence of Brand Love and Brand Sacredness...

Objectives: Mortality rate in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are still at a high level. Sarafidis et al. showed the predictive value of 48h PWV in patients undergoing hemodialysis [1], although recent studies using office measurement showed controversial predictive results. Aim of the present study was...

Objective: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is common cardiovascular problem affecting older adults, and is associated with falls, stroke and chronic kidney disease (CKD). This postural drop (PD) in blood pressure (BP) has been independently associated with increased aortic stiffness in older adults. Aortic...

One of the tourism villages in Bali which is classified as successful and often as a reference for the development of other tourism villages is Pinge tourism village (which will later be called Pinge only). As a village, Pinge has culture, both traditional, artistic, culinary and natural life. To support...

In recent years, ASEAN has put its focus on developing the digital economy in the region. Google, Temasek and Bain & Company The digital economy in six SEA countries which are Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam is estimated to deliver about US$100 billion in revenue...

Ethnoscience is the integration of local cultural knowledge and practice into science learning. Ethnoscience has a role in chemistry learning, including not only the introduction of science concepts relevant to local culture but also includes the use of innovative teaching strategies. This research uses...

This study aims to comprehensively examine the influence of good corporate governance (GCG) on firm valuation in the energy sector using a systematic literature review (SLR) approach. The research identifies dominant trends, key influencing factors, and practical implications for stakeholders in strengthening...

Background: Arterial stiffness as measured by PWV along the aorta is an important determinant of cardiovascular risk. PWV is known to be dependent on contemporaneous blood pressure (BP) but its dependence on long-term BP has not been established. Methods: Subjects from Twins UK who had tonometric measures...

Background: Non-pharmacological management of hypertension includes regular exercises. Yoga has been pointed as effective on treatment of hypertension. Its many aspects like yoga poses (asanas), respiratory control (pranayamas), meditation and others have not yet been assessed separately to understant...

Aim: Evaluate whether exposure to chronic stress is associated with early vascular aging in hypertensive patients and possible gender differences in this relationship. Methods: Patients where recruited in a Hypertension outpatient clinic during a visit for the evaluation of subclinical organ damage....

Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu UNESCO Global Geoparks is a single and unified geographical area the site and landscape are united with international geological significance managed with the concept of holistic protection, education and sustainable development. There are many sites located in the Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu...

In connection with the threat of the spread of a new disease - coronavirus COVID-19, in March 2020, all universities in Russia were forced to switch to distance learning. This transition is recorded in the order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia: “It is recommended, starting from March...

Background: Vascular research demonstrated that pulse wave velocity (PWV), a measure of arterial stiffness, is inherently blood pressure-dependent. Considering the hypothesised pathophysiological chain of increased arterial stiffness leading to increased blood pressure load with consequent left ventricle...

Street vendors represent a large informal occupational group in urban India and are continuously exposed to traffic-related air pollution, significantly increasing their risk of respiratory morbidity. Conventional spirometry, although considered the gold standard for lung function assessment, is limited...

Introduction: Drugs targeting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) signaling pathway are approved therapies for cancer. Unfortunately, VEGF inhibitors lead to hypertension in 30-80% patients. Reduced nitric oxide synthase activity and increased vascular resistance have been proposed as potential...

Aortic stiffness is strongly related to age and mean arterial pressure (MAP). We investigated whether antihypertensive treatment modulates the association of the aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV) with age and with MAP in the general population. In the Czech post-MONICA, we measured the PWV in 735 subjects...

This study investigates the conceptual model that has been used to measure the acceptance of e-learning technology applied in higher education. We conducted literature review study by collecting the papers from reputable journals. We used recognize database journal such as Google scholar, ProQuest, EBSCOhost,...

The Covid-19 pandemic that occurred worldwide caused a social policy for all citizens to break this Covid-19 chain. However, this policy impacts all aspects of life, including the field of education in Indonesia. The government decided to move the learning process from face-to-face learning to online...

Work stress is a condition of the subjective understanding of the individual can be a form of interaction between the individual and the work environment that can threaten and put pressure on the psychological, physiological, and individual attitudes. Work stress can cause negative impact on health such...

Purpose/Background/Objective: Hypertension is associated with increased left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy, aortic stiffness and renal dysfunction, which are all predictors of cardiovascular risk. We investigated the effect of renal dysfunction on LV mass and aortic stiffness in hypertensives. Methods:...

Environment There seems to be a common abnormality of the healing process in several diseases as COPD, liver esteatosis, and arterial stiffening. Objective: To asses the association of frequency between liver esteatosis and aortic stiffness by means of c-f PWV in patients included in a CV prevention...

During distance learning in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, the e-portfolio assessment can be preferred as an alternative to other assessments. The purpose of this study is to find out; 1) how the implementation of e-portfolio in Japanese language teaching in SMAN 5 Malang is, 2) how to analyze...

To justify energy solutions, it is necessary to visualize various parameters with a geospatial reference. The authors suggest visualizing the results of research in geoservices through a plug-in. Using the example of several completed projects, it is shown that this approach can be applied In connection...

Background: Increased arterial stiffness is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Arterial stiffness increases in obese individuals as compared to normal weight. While weight loss by calorie-restriction alone decreases arterial stiffness in obesity, it decreases muscle mass. Resistance...

In university, students can participate in various community projects, which underserved populations such as in a school. However, several obstacles may arise during these projects. We conducted a qualitative study with the primary aim of understanding the challenges when students in Yogyakarta participate...

Technology has improved temporarily from time to time. There are a lot of technologies that had been developed to enhance language learning, and one of them is text-to-speech technology. Text-to-speech technology is a form of system that can convert phoneme to audio. It has provided an impact in language...

Speech analytics solution is a technology that enables a company to discover customer’s patterns and insights by analyzing relevant data, such as recorded audio files or phone conversations. The accuracy of speech recognition or speech-to-text transcription has been a challenge all along. This paper...