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Rehabilitación Neuropsicológica en pacientes con traumatismo craneoencefálico. Ejemplo de un plan de Rehabilitación Neuropsicológica

Resumen Los traumatismos craneoencefalicos, constituyen un importante problema de salud ya que son la causa mas comun de incapacidad neurologica acompanada de una larga esperanza de vida. Los cambios que se producen a nivel fisico y motor suelen ser los mas evidentes y tienden a tener una buena recuperacion, pero los trastornos neuropsicologicos, conductuales y emocionales son muy frecuentes, y afectan tanto al sujeto, a su familia y entorno social, lo cual dificulta su integracion social y laboral y su calidad de vida, asi como tambien de beneficiarse de un programa de rehabilitacion. Por ello la rehabilitacion de personas con dano cerebral ha adquirido mayor relevancia en las ultimas cuatro decadas, debido principalmente a un incremento en la supervivencia luego de un traumatismo de craneo, como resultado de un mayor conocimiento y tratamiento en los servicios de urgencia y hospitalarios. Se presentan los componentes, algunos principios a tener en cuenta al realizar un plan de Rehabilitacion Neuropsicologica, sus etapas y un ejemplo de un plan de Rehabilitacion Neuropsicologica. Palabras claves : Lesion Cerebral Adquirida; Neuroplasticidad; Neuropsicologia; Plan de Rehabilitacion Neuropsicologica; Rehabilitacion Neuropsicologica; Traumatismo Craneoencefalico Abstract Traumatic Brain Injury are an important health problem because they are the most common cause of neurological disability accompanied by a long life expectancy. The changes that occur physically and motor are usually the most obvious and tend to have a good recovery, but neuropsychological, behavioral and emotional disorders are very frequent, and affect both the subject, his family and social environment, which it hinders his social and labor integration and their quality of life, as well as to benefit from a rehabilitation program. Therefore, the rehabilitation of people with brain damage has become more relevant in the last four decades, mainly due to an increase in survival after a head injury, as a result of greater knowledge and treatment in emergency and hospital services. The components and some principles to take into account when making a Neuropsychological Rehabilitation plan are presented, its stages and a goal planning example of a Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. Keywords : Acquired Brain Injury; Goal Planning Neuropsychological Rehabilitation; Neuropsychological Rehabilitation; Traumatic Brain Injury; Neuropsychology; Neuroplasticity
Discrete Yamabe problem for polyhedral surfaces

We introduce a new discretization of the Gaussian curvature on piecewise flat surfaces. As the prime new feature the curvature is scaled by the factor 1/r2 upon scaling the metric globally with the factor r. We develop a variational principle to tackle the corresponding discrete uniformisation theorem – we show that each piecewise flat surface is discrete conformally equivalent to one with constant discrete Gaussian curvature. This surface is in general not unique. We demonstrate uniqueness for particular cases and disprove it in general by providing explicit counterexamples. We deploy hyperbolic geometry to deal with the change of combinatorics.
Estimation of maximum loads of residential electricity users

The subject matter of coefficient factors is not a frequent object of analysis in the scientific literature. However, because of the use of this term in engineering tasks and because of the constantly changing manner of energy use (resulting from the dissemination of new appliances), there is a need for current analysis and possible revision of the approach based on coefficient factors. The aim of the paper is to compare currently recommended values of this coefficient in the task of estimating the peak output of installations on the example of standards applied in Poland. On the basis of smart metering data and statistical methods, coefficient factors for residential consumers supplied from the municipal distribution network were determined. The results were compared with the currently applied values in accordance with the industry standard issued by the Association of Polish Electrical Engineers (standard N SEP-E-002).
The prevalence and evaluation of premenstrual asthma, comparing premenstrual symptoms with asthmatic and healthy women

Premenstrual asthma (PMA), is a clinical situation that occuring in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, leading to worsening of asthma symptoms. Incidence of PM Syndrome, in women diagnosed with PMA, is significantly higher than the controls. The aim of our study is to determine the prevalence of PMA in women with asthma and to compare the distribution and severity of the premenstrual symptoms of this patients with healthy women. In our study between the ages of 18-49 years, 30 asthmatic women and 30 healthy women were included. Patients were asked to fill out a questionnaire about the relationship of asthma and the menstrual cycle. Asthma symptom scores and PEF levels of the patients were measured twice a day for 12 weeks. To evaluate PMS, a questionnaire was administered to both groups. In premenstrual period, 33%of the patients define an increase in asthma symptoms whereas 26% of patients which is an increase in symptom score. During this period, only 16% of patients were diagnosed as PMA having 20% lower PEF levels in luteal phase than in follicular phase. PMS severity of the patients uncontrolled asthmatic women in this period was significantly higher than patients whose asthma symptoms do not change. The patients with PMA had significantly higher depressive symptoms and water retention than other asthmatic patients. As a result, this study showed the importance of questioning the asthmatic women about their symptoms in premenstrual period and also it showed that patients, who are diagnosed as PMA, may need rearrengement of their asthma therapy in this period.
Performance and Innovation in the Public Sector of the European Union Countries. An Analysis Based on the Dynamics of Perceptions, 2009-2016

Based on empirical perception data, the present paper introduces a new approach in government performance assessment in rela­tion to public innovation capacity and quality of public services. Innovation in the public sector has reached a high level of priority on the public agenda of the EU, while the interest of academ­ics in this topic has steadily increased over the last decade. However, a fundamental theory on this issue is missing, and only a limited amount of research offers an in-depth analysis of the correlations between innovation and different components associated with government effec­tiveness. This study aims to fill this gap in the literature, by developing an index of government performance for assessing the ability of EU mem­ber-state governments to adopt a strategic vision on innovation and to provide good-quality public services. In addition, the dynamics in the inter­dependencies between the innovation capacity and various drivers of government performance was highlighted, as well as the convergence/di­vergence trends between Member States. The empirical research in this paper identifies the EU states which may be considered as examples of good practices in adopting an innovative per­spective on public administrations, as well as in proposing specific policy recommendations that could foster decision-making processes related to innovation in the public sector.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN THE MASTER’S TRAINING PROCESS AT THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION

Fundamentalisation of content of biological profile education in the direction of using educational potential of knowledge in the history of biological science contributes to: increasing the level of motivation, quality of students’ knowledge, improving cognitive skills to compare and evaluate facts; formation of scientific outlook and natural-scientific style of thinking; independence and critical thinking, finding contradictions and ways of overcoming them; development of the need for historical reflection as well as students’ prognostic skills; stimulating interest in studying biology and its history; formation of humanistic consciousness, moral qualities of students, ability to adapt their knowledge to changes in life situations; development of their erudition and general culture. The prospect of further research lies in the theoretical modernization of biological profile education, in the study of didactic capabilities of historical-scientific component of the content of education in the profile school as a means of self-realization of students in educational activities.
Mixed Analog–Digital (MAD) Converters for High Power Density DC–DC Conversions

Conventional switched-mode power supplies have intrinsic instantaneous power pulsation at the switching frequency thus require bulky filters. To improve the power density, this paper proposes a concept named the mixed analog–digital (MAD) which can be applied as dc–dc converters. By inserting an analog voltage component between the load and source, the output voltage naturally has much smaller fluctuation thereby much smaller passive filter is required. Simulations and experiments validate that the proposed MAD concept can be applied as dc–dc converters to significantly increase the power density.
Practical Active and Passive Recovery Strategies for Soccer Players

ABSTRACT AS A RESULT OF TRAINING AND COMPETITION LOAD IN SOCCER, THE MAJORITY OF THE BODY'S PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ARE STRESSED. TO ACCELERATE THE RECOVERY PROCESS AND ENHANCE PERFORMANCE IN SOCCER, DIFFERENT POSTEXERCISE RECOVERY MODES HAVE BEEN SUGGESTED AND ARE BROADLY CLASSIFIED INTO 2 CATEGORIES: ACTIVE RECOVERY OR PASSIVE RECOVERY. DESPITE THE POPULARITY, THERE IS A LACK OF SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE FOR THE VALIDITY OF THESE RECOVERY INTERVENTIONS. THIS REVIEW SUMMARIZES THE EVIDENCE BASE FOR USING ACTIVE RECOVERY, COLD WATER IMMERSION, WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION, NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION, AND COMPRESSION GARMENTS, AS EXERCISE RECOVERY AIDS IN SOCCER, AND WHERE POSSIBLE, PROVIDES PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING USAGE.
Impact of work–life balance on organizational commitment of women health-care workers

This study aims to examine the linkage between work–life balance (WLB) and organizational commitment (OC) among women employees in the healthcare sector. ,Using a quantitative methodology, this paper drew upon samples of 580 health-care sector employees working in the health-care sector of Jammu and Kashmir in India. A structured questionnaire was administered to gather the required information. Data were analyzed using SMART PLS and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, in which descriptive statistics, t-test, analysis of variance and structural equation modeling were conducted to achieve the objectives of the study. ,Findings indicated a significant positive relationship between WLB and OC. Further component-wise analysis revealed a positive relationship between the WLB and affective and normative commitment. However, WLB demonstrated a negative association with continuance commitment. ,The study also brought forth the causes and potential consequences of the work–life imbalance and stressed upon the role of organizational policies in managing the relationship between work and non-work domains and subsequently the development of OC among employees.
Tourism and Development in Developing Economies: A Policy Implication Perspective

Tourism is considered a competent driver of development in emerging economies. This study assesses the role of tourism in shaping the fundamental pillars of development in developing economies by targeting the case of Pakistan. Various econometric techniques and approaches were used to investigate the causal relationships of tourism with economic growth, energy and agriculture development, and poverty. This study highlights the important role of tourism in the development of emerging economies. The findings of our study suggest that a 1% increase in tourism significantly enhances gross domestic product (GPD) by 0.051%, foreign direct investment by 2.647%, energy development by 0.134%, and agriculture development by 0.26%, and reduces poverty by 0.51% in the long run. Hence, policy-makers should be informed that through public interventions, tourism can advance development by the design and implementation of integrated policies in developing economies. In addition, policy consistency and coherence are essential for competitiveness, sustainability, and maximizing benefits from tourism.
Pengembangan Sistem Penjadwalan Terintegrasi Menggunakan Algoritma Genetika Berbasis Web

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh permasalahan sulitnya menyusun jadwal kegiatan yang tepat dan dapat diimplementasikan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Oleh karena padatnya kegiatan menyebabkan penyusunan agenda kegiatan yang dinamis akan memakan waktu jika dilakukan secara manual. Implementasi kecerdasan buatan dengan menggunakan algoritma genetika dapat menjadi solusi penjadwalan terintegrasi. Algoritma genetika akan mencari waktu terbaik untuk dilaksanakannya kegiatan perkuliahan Program Study Teknik Informatika Universitas Mulawarman dan memberitahukan pengguna jika kegiatan tersebut tidak memungkinkan untuk dilaksanakan. Jadwal-jadwal yang diberikan oleh user akan menjadi data acuan untuk pencarian waktu yang tepat oleh algoritma genetika. Kegiatan tersebut terintegrasi dengan seluruh pengguna aplikasi lain yang ditandai dalam kegiatan, sehingga setiap user dapat memiliki agenda kegiatan yang tidak saling tumpang tindih. Kecerdasan buatan ini akan digunakan dalam jaringan sosial sehingga pengguna aplikasi dapat dengan mudah menambahkan kegiatan baru yang akan dilakukan bersama dengan pengguna aplikasi lain. Kata kunci: Jadwal, Python, Django, Algoritma Genetika, Kecerdasan Buatan
Možnosti rychlého průkazu ganciclovir rezistentních kmenů lidského cytomegaloviru (HCMV, CMV) u pacientů po transplantaci ledviny. Detekce bodových mutací v UL97 genu HCMV spojených s rezistencí vůči gancicloviru

Klin Farmakol Farm 2004; 18: 70–74 Úvod Rozvoj transplantační medicíny s sebou přináší celou řadu pozitivních skutečností, především snížení mortality a signifikantní zvýšení kvality života transplantovaných pacientů. Spolu s těmito pozitivními jevy se objevují i určitá negativa spojená s transplantací orgánů a s následnou progresivní imunosupresivní léčbou. Jedním z nich je výskyt oportunních infekcí podstatně zhoršujících prognózu. Z virových agens představují jednu z nejzávažnějších komplikací aktivní a klinicky manifestní cytomegalovirové (HCMV, CMV) infekce. Dlouhodobá léčba ganciclovirem je v těchto případech nezbytná. Nevýhodou dlouhodobé terapie do budoucna je především možnost selekce ganciclovir rezistentních kmenů CMV a selhání léčby. Z tohoto důvodu je nezbytná včasná detekce tohoto jevu a z ní vyplývající další terapeutický postup u takto ohrožených pacientů. Jednou z možností včasného záchytu ganciclovir rezistentních kmenů HCMV je detekce bodových mutací v genu kódujícím specifickou virovou protein kinázu – fosfotransferázu UL97, která hraje klíčovou roli v aktivaci gancicloviru. Virová proteinkináza nazývaná také fosfotransferáza je specifický protein kódovaný genem UL97 čítajícím 2 124 páry bází, jehož kompletní nukleotidová sekvence je plně odsekvencována. Tato proteinkináza je esenciální pro aktivaci gancicloviru na ganciclovir monofosfát, který je MOŽNOSTI RYCHLÉHO PRŮKAZU GANCICLOVIR REZISTENTNÍCH KMENŮ LIDSKÉHO CYTOMEGALOVIRU (HCMV, CMV) U PACIENTŮ PO TRANSPLANTACI LEDVINY. DETEKCE BODOVÝCH MUTACÍ V UL97 GENU HCMV SPOJENÝCH S REZISTENCÍ VŮČI GANCICLOVIRU
Mid-Infrared Spectroscopic Analysis of Raw Milk to Predict the Blood Plasma Non-Esterified Fatty Acid Concentration in Dairy Cows

In high yielding dairy cattle, severe postpartum negative energy status is often associated with metabolic and infectious disorders that negatively affect production, fertility and welfare. Mobilization of adipose tissue associated with a negative energy status is reflected through an increased level of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) in the blood plasma. Earlier, identification of a negative energy status through the detection of increased blood plasma NEFA concentration required laborious and stressful blood sampling. More recently there have been attempts to predict blood NEFA concentration from milk samples. This study aimed to develop and validate a model to predict the blood plasma NEFA concentration using milk mid-infrared (MIR) spectra that are routinely measured in the context of milk recording. To this end, blood plasma and milk samples were collected in weeks 2, 3 and 20 post-partum for 192 lactations in 3 different herds. The blood plasma samples were taken in the morning, while representative milk samples were collected during the morning and evening milk session on the same day. To predict the blood plasma NEFA concentration from the milk MIR spectra, partial least squares regression models were trained on part of the observations from the first herd. The models were then thoroughly validated on all other observations of the first herd and on the observations of the two independent herds to explore their robustness and wide applicability. The final model can accurately predict blood plasma NEFA concentrations below 0.6 mmol/L with a root mean square error of prediction (RMSE) of less than 0.143 mmol/L. However, for blood plasma with more than 1.2 mmol/L NEFA, the model clearly underestimates the true level. Additionally, it was found that morning blood plasma NEFA levels were predicted with a significantly higher accuracy (p = 0.009) using MIR spectra of evening milk samples compared to morning samples, with RMSEP values of respectively 0.182 and 0.197 mmol/L and R2 values of 0.613 and 0.502. These results suggest a time delay between variations in blood plasma NEFA and related milk biomarkers. Based on the MIR spectra of evening milk samples, cows at risk for a negative energy status, indicated with detrimental morning blood plasma NEFA levels (> 0.6 mmol/L), could be identified with a sensitivity and specificity of respectively 0.831 and 0.800. As this model can be applied to millions of historical and future milk MIR spectra, it opens opportunities for regular metabolic screening and improved resilience phenotyping.
Veblen’in İktisat Sosyolojisinin Sosyal Ve Kavramsal İlişkisellik Üzerinden Düşünülmesi

Ozet Bu calismanin amaci, onemli bir eski kurumsal iktisatci olan Veblen’in calismalarinin iktisat sosyolojisine sosyal ve kavramsal iliskisellik uzerinden dahil edilebilecegi dusuncesidir. Calismada, ayni zamanda sosyolojik kavramlar olan kultur, aliskanlik, icgudu, gosteris tuketiminden yola cikilarak, Veblen’in iktisat sosyolojisi yaklasimi ele alinacaktir. Veblen'in analizinde iktisadi alanin toplumsal alana gomulu oldugunu ve toplum ve bireyin iliskiselliginin dikkate alinmasi gerektigi ileri surulebilir. Bu, ayni zamanda sosyal ontolojinin ayirtedici bir ozelligi olup, Veblen’in yontem tercihinin de bir sonucudur. Bu baglamda calisma, sosyal ontoloji temelinde, Veblen’in iktisat sosyolojisinin kavramsal iliskisel yonune de dikkat cekmekte ve boylece Veblen’in iktisat sosyolojini gozler onune sermektedir. Anahtar Kelimeler: Veblen’in Iktisat Sosyolojisi, Sosyal Ontoloji, Kavramsal Iliskisellik JEL Kodu: B0-B3 Abstract: The aim of this study is that Veblen, an important old institutional economist, can be included in the economic sociology through social and conceptual relationality. In this study, Veblen’s economic sociology will be discussed by sociological concepts such as culture, habit, instinct and conspicious consumption. In Veblen's analysis, it can be argued that the economic sphere is embedded in the social sphere and the relationship between the society and the individual should be taken into consideration. This distinctive feature of social ontology is a result of Veblen's methodology. Within this frame, the study draws attention to the conceptual relationality aspect of Veblen's economic sociology on the basis of social ontology and thus reveals Veblen's economic sociology. Keywords: Economic Sociology of Veblen, Social ontology, relationality.
Partial purification and antidiabetic effect of bioactive compounds isolated from medicinal plants

Antidiabetic studies were conducted in human whole blood using different medicinal plant products ( Trigonella foenum graecum , seeds; Syzygium cumini , seeds; Salavadora persica , leaves and Terminalia chebula , seeds). The objective of our study is to screen fractions of these four different medicinal plant products on diabetic human whole blood samples. For these studies, our group evaluated secondary metabolites through thin layer chromatography (TLC) and also determined its activity on diabetic human whole blood samples in order to determine total cellular content, free hemoglobin in the supernatant and also estimated its glucose content. The results of these studies claimed that all these fractions isolated from these medicinal plant productsshowed antidiabetic effect at lower doses because of decline in total cellular content, free hemoglobin in the supernatant and glucose content but maximum effect observed in case of fraction isolated from Syzygium cumini and Salavadora persica . Overall, this study claimed that all these plant fractions showed anti-diabetic activity.
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Disclosure of HIV Diagnosis To Infected Children Receiving Antiretroviral Treatment in Public Health Care Facilities in Gauteng, South Africa

HIV infected children who started antiretroviral therapy (ART) in public health facilities in South Africa have survived to older age and disclosure has become an essential part of their care. Available data on HIV disclosure to children were collected much earlier in the provision of ART in South Africa. The aim of the study was to (a) determine the characteristics of caregivers of pediatric HIV patients in Gauteng, South Africa, (b) estimate the prevalence and timing of HIV disclosure among these patients, and (c) assess the factors associated with disclosure status. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 286 caregivers of paediatric ART children aged 4–17 in two centres in Gauteng, South Africa. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were carried out. The highest proportion of care givers were biological mothers (n=140, 49.3%). The mean age of the children was 8.5 years, (range 4-17 years). More than a third (n=99, 34%) were disclosed their HIV status, and the mean age at disclosure was 9.3 years, (SD = 2.7). Child’s age older than 10 years (OR =1.63; 95% CI: 1.44–1.85), having a nonbiological caregiver (OR=1.75; 95% CI: 1.06-2.89), caregiver educational level (OR =0.64; 95% CI: 0.47–0.87), and caregiver’s age older than 60 years (OR=1.02; 95% CI: 1.01-1.04), were significantly associated with HIV disclosure to infected children. The relatively higher prevalence of disclosure is attributed to increasing access to paediatric ART. Training healthcare providers to support caregivers in disclosure will increase the rate of disclosure to HIV infected children receiving ART in public health facilities. Corresponding author: Dr. Sphiwe Madiba School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Limpopo, Medunsa Campus, South Africa Box 215 Medunsa 0204 E-mail: sphiwe_madiba@embanet.com ; Phone : +27125213093 ; Fax :+27125213314 Running title: Prevalence and factors associated with disclosure to HIV infected children in South Africa