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Background: According to the 2007 European Society of Hypertension guidelines, measurement of arterial stiffness (AS) is recommended in patients with arterial hypertension (HT). The carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV) appears to be the “gold standard” for evaluation on vascular changes in these...

The purpose of` the present study was to reduce the losses caused by flood and to prevent them in advance, by taking Laoshan District,Qingdao City as an object. on the basis of COM GIS and the spatial analysis functions of GIS, we designed an evaluation model to develop flood risk evaluation system for...

Aims. We compared associations between common carotid intima-media thickness(IMT)) and coronary artery calcification(CAC)) and measures of cerebrovascular disease (CVD) in 3 ethnic groups. Methods. A community-based sample of 1331 men and women (47%White European (WE), 36% South Asian (SA) and 16% African...

Central blood pressure may be a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than peripheral blood pressure. The central systolic blood pressure (cSBP) can be estimated from the late systolic shoulder of the radial pulse waveform (pSBP2). We compared pSBP2 with cSBP derived by a generalized transfer function...

The period between the start of 2020 and the end of 2022 was a special time that COVID-19 pandemic attacked the whole world and made people struggled a lot. In those three years, Chinese people are asked by government to stay inside once the virus breaking out so that it may decrease the risk of infection....

Purpose: To study the injury difference of the un-aggregated and aggregated calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM) on human kidney proximal tubular epithelial (HKC) cells, and to discuss the molecular and cellular mechanism of kidney stone formation. Methods: The cell injure by crystals was evaluated by measuring...

The results of damage on the GaAs solar cells surface irradiated by femtosecond laser show that: the anti-reflective layer irradiated by laser is damaged when the laser energy is more than 1 uJ; and when the energy is increased to 5uJ, the anti-reflective layer is completely damaged. The comparison between...

In component-based system design, one need to obtain from a given set of com-ponents an integrated system which is correct in the sense that the system is live, bounded and reversible. In this paper, based on the composition of augmented marked graphs, we propose a method for verifying correctness of...

Millions of students have been impacted, not least in Indonesia, by the temporary closure of educational institutions in an effort to stop the Covid-19 pandemic from spreading over the globe. The interruption of the learning process between students and lecturers as well as the cancellation of learning...

Background: Increased arterial stiffness is associated with a reduced buffering capacity of the large arteries, therefore predisposing the microcirculation to increased flow and pressure pulsatility. However, increased wave reflection may be protective, by reducing the amount of pulsatility transmitted...

We live in the time when collective enti-ties of all kind are being crashed, when they go through invisible substantial transformation. The dominant social par-adigm is moving focus from collective to an individual. This paper analyses the influence of changing social paradigm on education system. Why...

Purpose: Fabry disease is a deficiency of lysosomal enzyme α-galactosidase A leading to accumulation of glycosphyngolipids in cardiac and vascular tissues. After long-term enzyme replacement treatment, we described a continuous vascular hypertrophy whereas the aortic stiffness was paradoxically decreasing....

The study of gender diversity of Islamic bank boards (Board of Directors-BOD and Shariah Supervisory Board-SSB) is still limited. The aim of this study is to empirically prove the effect of gender diversity on the board (BOD and SSB) on financial soundness. We use unbalanced panel data on 38 Islamic...

This study aims to determine 1) how is the description of students’ industrial practice learning outcomes, 2) how is the description of students’ work readiness, and 3) is there a relationship between industrial practice learning outcomes and students’ work readiness. This research is descriptive correlational...

In the swift currents of globalization, preserving local cultural identity amidst the influx of global information and culture presents unique challenges. Integrating local culture into education introduces students to their rich cultural heritage while nurturing the noble values of our nation. This...

Background: Diurnal variations of brachial blood pressure have important prognostic implications. The aim of this study was to investigate differences in day- and night-time values of brachial and central hemodynamic parameters in two groups of borderline and resistant hypertensives. Methods: We performed...

This study analyzes the influence of brand image and price perception on purchasing decisions for Royal Canin cat food in Pangkalpinang City. Using a quantitative approach with 38 respondents through a 1-5 Likert scale questionnaire and purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed with SPSS using...

Cultural protection in Yogyakarta is very important due to its various cultures as well as source of local income, especially in culture-based tourism sector which becomes a leading sector in Yogyakarta. However ownership of these cultures has potency to be utilized and claimed without legitimate rights...

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune chronic inflammatory disorder that attacks the joints causing damage to the joints and being a source of morbidity that can cause considerable death. Foot massage using lemongrass oil is a non-pharmacological therapy that can reduce pain and provide a relaxing effect....

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Allium Sativum and Olive Oil in overcoming pruritus in kidney failure patients at Hemodialysis Unit of dr. Soekardjo Hospital Tasikmalaya City. Method: This study was a pre-experimental study “one group pre-test post-test” design. The sample...

This research was conducted with the aim of analyzing the need for augmented reality-based chemistry module development on electrolyte and non-electrolyte solutions at SMA Kristen 3 Kalabahi, in Alor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. This study uses a survey methodology with a qualitative approach. Data obtained...

This study aims to see the effect of Critical Thinking on the Scientific Attitude of Grade IV Elementary School Students. This study uses a quantitative approach, using linear regression techniques with hypothesis testing t-tests. The research results obtained were the t-test of 3.173 with degrees of...

The Media has imperative role in promoting tourism by establishing a good awareness and insight to comply the needs of the travellers both domestic and international. Since the last two decades, the digital media environment has increased rapidly. In Indonesia, based on survey conducted by Nielsen Indonesia...

The banking industry is one of the industries that shares in great demand by the people who will invest in the capital market. Not only interested by local investors but also even banking industry stocks are in great demand from foreign investors. The purpose of this research is to know the fair price...

Decreased physical growth and low cognitive development optimally experienced by stunting toddlers, due to nutritional deficiencies in the long term. Stunting in toddlers does not only affect the eruption of the primary teeth, it is also at risk for the occurrence of dental caries. The condition of children...

This study is aimed to investigate the casual relationship of personality traits, self-consciousness and life satisfaction in adults. A total of 300 adults age range 18 to 38 years from Delhi NCR were selected and administered three standardized tools i.e., 10 item personality trait scale, self-consciousness...

This study was carried out to improve the students’ ability in listening to lectures due to the students’ difficulties in learning this listening material. Therefore, a classroom action research by applying TQLR (Tune In, Question, Listen, Review) strategy assisted with You Tube Videos was done to solve...

Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are destroyed neutrophils combined with DNA, proteins, and enzymes; they are the destruction mechanisms of a cell attacked by pathogens. Currently its pathophysiological contribution to the neoplastic process remains controversial. The aim is to determine the number...

In the conditions of the market economy, the main purpose of regional enterprises is to retain positions in the market, to make a profit and to optimize costs. In the conditions of the modern Russian economy, the most important indicator of the development of regional enterprises of the construction...

With the rising of governance theory，Chi- nese scholars began to analyze the urban community governance models from the perspective of the governance theory,especially the cooperative governance theory.The research outlined the theoretical framework and the consensus of cooperation govern- ance theory...

Adolescence is a critical period of rapid growth and development, requiring adequate iron stores for optimal haemoglobin production. This study looked at the relationship between teenage girls’ hemoglobin levels and their body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), upper arm circumference (UAC),...

The problem of China's income gap is increasingly serious, especially the problem of income gap between the industry, leading to the economic efficiency, deepening social contradictions, employment problems and other economic and social problems. From the macro perspective, this chapter makes empirical...

According to an international WAC/WID Mapping Project on the academic writing having been conducted since 2006 by the research Team of Chris Thaiss in the University of California, the responses of 38 educational organizations from 27 countries to the investigation are analyzed. The current situation...

Development of Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) thin film manufacturing technologies is rapidly increasing. Various fabrication methods continue to evolve. In this paper described about the fabrication of PVDF thin films using deep coating. Fabrication of PVDF films made for several samples with variations...

The purpose of this research is to know effect of write pair switch method to the ability of mathematical communication and student learning interaction. The research is planned to be implemented in the even semester of academic year 2017/2018, at Nurul Hasanah Elementary School Percut Sei Tuan Subdistrict...

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends treatment for tuberculosis with the Directly Observed Treatment Short course chemotherapy (DOTS) strategy, one of which is in the form of a health worker. It is very important to ensure that the patient has swallowed all the medicines given as directed by...

Background: Caring is a caring attitude of nurses in providing nursing care to patients by treating patients with sincerity, sincerity, affection, both through communication, providing support, and direct action. Nurses must have a caring attitude in fulfilling patient needs, because for 24 h nurses...

The decline of moral values among elementary school students in the digital era demands the active role of educational institutions in strengthening character education. This study aims to examine the core values, implementation strategies by educators, and the impact of character education in modern...

Introduction: The prognostic importance of aortic calcification is often attributed to its close association with atherosclerotic plaque but it may relate to its effects on aortic stiffness and be driven by processes distinct from those of atherosclerosis. The aim of the present study was to determine...

The study aims to develop Two-tier Multiple Choice (TTMC) test to measure students' Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in material Momentum and Impulse to standard qualifications of good test based in validity, reliability, difficulty index, discrimination index and effectiveness distractor. The type...

Man is a creature of God Almighty who has the same position on the Earth. The Republic of Indonesia is a State of law based on Pancasila and the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia Year 1945 which respects and upholds the human dignity so that the protection and promotion of human rights against...

This study aims to determine the level of satisfaction of coaches and athletes towards the PBVSI U-16 Volleyball Championship program in Sleman Regency, so that later it can be an evaluation material for the PBVSI of Sleman Regency in organizing the upcoming U-16 Volleyball Championship. This is a quantitative...

Colpomenia sinuosa plays an important role in marine ecosystem and biological resource utilization. The total length of mitochondrion genome was 39,055 bp in length and consists of a circular DNA molecule. The circular genome is composed of 66 genes, including 38 protein coding genes, 25 tRNA genes,...

Objective: To investigate carotid strain and displacement and to assess their relations with arterial stiffness and cardiac systolic and diastolic parameters. Methods: Study population consisted of 40 healthy subjects (aged 17–38, median-22). All subjects underwent comprehensive transthoracic echocardiography...

The experiences show the students can not acquire easily the learning material of Computer Architecture subject without laboratory where they could to build, test, repair computers. The goal of this re-search was an analysis of the paper re-sults in two groups. In the first group of lectures I made just...

Contaminating crop diseases are serious issues affecting agricultural output. So, the dynamic identification of these problems accurately in a rapid manner is a potential. Traditional disease observation relies on hands-on visual inspection of plant tissue, an approach that is slow and relies heavily...

Background: Arterial stiffening is an important predictor of cardiovascular risk. In order to identify the pathogenic mechanisms it is necessary to characterise arterial micro-structure and –mechanical properties. Here, we test the hypothesis that chemical fixation (employed in microscopical preparation...

The excess content of nutrients in the water can cause eutrophication which has an impact on increasing turbidity and causing anoxic conditions in a waters. High Rate Algae Reactor (HRAR) is wastewater treatment and nutrient recycling based on symbiotic interactions between heterotropic bacteria and...

Performance achievement is a factor that must be considered to achieve the company goals. The problem statement and the aim of this research is to determine the influence of the work environment on performance directly or through the role of work ethic at Kusuma Bali Mandiri Klungkung branch. The number...

Group Counselor Competencies were considered important to guarantee the professional performance of a group counselor. However, the development of these competencies was influenced by education and supervision quality of a counselor. This research aimed to investigate the distinction between group counselor...