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Relationship Between Diabetic Self-Management Education and Microvascular Complications in Adults with Type II Diabetes: An Integrative Review

Aims. The aim of this integrative review is to explore the impact of diabetic self-management education on reduction or delay in progression of microvascular complications in adults age 18 and older. Background. According to the Center of Disease Control, more than 34 million Americans have diabetes. Between 90 and 95% of them have type II diabetes making it the most prevalent type of diabetes. Microvascular complications are a sad reality for people diagnosed with diabetes with poor glycemic control. Microvascular complications of diabetes are long term complications that affect small blood vessels including neuropathy, nephropathy and retinopathy. These microvascular complications can be life-altering disease processes and cannot be reversed once the damage is done. Proper glycemic control requires knowledge, training, and practice from trained healthcare professionals. Diabetic self-management education can potentially reduce the risk for these microvascular complications by helping patients have better control on their blood glucose levels over an extended period of time. Data Sources. Research studies that examined the relationship between diabetes self‐ management education and microvascular complications in type II Diabetes were included in the literature review. The electronic databases searched include PubMed, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. Review Method. An integrative literature review was carried out using Whittemore and Knafl’s (2005) framework for data collection, analysis and synthesis. Results. Three themes were identified that included health literacy level, variability of participants and educational interventions and individualization of education. Conclusion. More research is needed to determine the effectiveness of DSME in reducing and delaying microvascular complications in patients with type II diabetes.
The Behavior of Weighted Graph’s Orbit and Its Energy

Studying the orbit of an element in a discrete dynamical system is one of the most important areas in pure and applied mathematics. It is well known that each graph contains a finite (or infinite) number of elements. In this work, we introduce a new analytical phenomenon to the weighted graphs by studying the orbit of their elements. Studying the weighted graph's orbit allows us to have a better understanding to the behaviour of the systems (graphs) during determined time and environment. Moreover, the energy of the graph’s orbit is given.
The Environmental Impact of Physical Prototyping: a Five-Year CHI Review

This paper presents a systematic review on 494 papers from the last 5 years of the proceedings of the ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI) in order to analyze the environmental impact of physical computing prototyping.We present a literature review with the environmental impact of materials, techniques and end of life of materials commonly used in our community. Our results show the increase number of papers on physical prototyping, and materials and techniques mostly used. We discuss different strategies to reduce the environmental impact of prototyping: waste management, energy efﬁciency in digital fabrication, and using low impact materials. We aim to provoke individual reﬂection of the environmental impact of our practice as designers, researchers and practitioners. We also support potential actors’ behavior change by noticing that isolated decision-making related to materials used can lead in a major environmental impact, even more when we look at a community practice collectively.
Research on the Rapid Closing Jet Mechanism of Pistol Shrimp’s Claws Based on Fluid Dynamic Grid

The predation behavior of the pistol shrimp is extremely special, and the predation process will produce a huge popping sound, which has caused extensive research by scholars from all over the world. This article carried out a study on the rapid closing jet mechanism of pistol shrimp’s claws. A theoretical model, based on the hydrodynamic characteristics of seawater and the theory of fluid-structure coupling, was proposed for the interaction between the claws and seawater. A simulation model was established using the finite volume software Fluent, and the rapid closing jet mechanism of pistol shrimp’s claws was verified by using fluid dynamic grid. This article studied the influence of different fluid models on the simulation results. The effects of the claws’ closing angular velocity and angular acceleration on the interaction between the claws and seawater were analyzed, which provides a theoretical basis for the development of new underwater kinetic energy weapons.
Efficacy of Edaravone in Combination with Dihydropyridine Calcium Ion Antagonist on Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhage

This research article planned to investigate the efficacy of edaravone in combination with dihydropyridine calcium ion antagonist on hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage. Between February 2017 and January 2019, we collected the clinical data from 126 hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage patients and divided them into the control group and observation group, with 63 patients in each group. Patients in two groups all underwent the regular treatment, while those in the observation group took edaravone in combination with dihydropyridine calcium ion antagonist (nimodipine) for treatment. Following the treatment, we compared the clinical efficacy, plasmin endothelin 1, volume of edema and hematoma and National Institute of Health stroke scale scores. In the control group, the total effectiveness rate of treatment was 71.44 %, significantly lower than that of the observation group (p<0.05); following treatment, the level of endothelin 1 in plasma and the volumes of edema and hematoma were all decreased as compared to those before treatment and the decrease in the observation group was more evident (p<0.01). Before treatment, difference in the National Institute of Health stroke scale scores between the control group and the observation group was not evident (p>0.05), while after 2 and 4 w of treatment, patients in the observation group had scores of (12.43±4.07) and (7.52±1.84) points, significantly higher than those in the control group (p<0.01). Combined medication of edaravone and dihydropyridine calcium ion antagonist can benefit the patients with promising efficacy and improvement in nervous function.
Web Conferencing as an Enabler for Knowledge Management System

So much can be said about Knowledge Management and the many ways it can impact companies. This paper will focus specifically on Knowledge sharing, and how web conferencing technology has become a significant player in this field of knowledge management. Developing real-time communication technologies elevated web conferencing on the new level. Now web conferencing not only saves money by reducing the travel expenses, but also adds value to the company by enabling effective Knowledge Management. Web conferencing become a valuable tool in creating, transferring, and storing knowledge extracted from human mind. Companies have a choice of different solutions for web conferencing from free downloads to elaborated packages from major players such as Microsoft, Oracle, and IBM. Furthermore, several web conferencing solutions are analyzed in the paper as well as steps a company could take to find the best solution for their organization.
Long-Term Outcome of Open Thoracolumbar Fracture Dislocation with Neurologic Deficits Treated with Ilizarov External Spinal Fixator: A Rare Case Report

Thoracolumbar junction is the transition segment between the relatively stiff thoracic spine and the mobile lumbar spine. This region especially predisposes for injury due to absence of costovertebral structures that provide additional supporter for vertebral column, and uncompleted transition to the full lumbar lordosis; and it is considered biomechanically the weakest point in the spine. The management of thoracolumbar fracture dislocation is highly controversial, and there is no generally accepted treatment method. However, unstable fracture dislocation requires either open or endoscopic internal fixation using either posterior or anterior approach or a combination of both. We report a particular case of a 32-year-old bank cashier who sustained, following aggression, open rotational injuries associating L1 – L2 dislocation and severe burst fracture of L2 associated with neurologic deficits treated with Ilizarov external fixator. The patient made an uneventful recovery of all neurological functions, and returned to his full-time employment. Seven years after surgery, the patient had a kyphosis of 90 that did not affect his activities of daily living. Jean Marie Vianney Hope*; Jean Paul Bitega; Francis Mugabo; Edmond Mukimbili; Albert Ndata Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Rwanda Military Hospital, Kigali, Rwanda keywords: Thoracolumbar junction; Fracture dislocation; Ilizarov External fixator; Recovery.
Optimal Modeling of Grid Connected DC Coupled PV / Hydro Hybrid Power System

The sustainable power source systems (RESs) are an appealing alternative to energize the group as they are condition amicable, free of cost, and all-overrunning. The effectiveness of these vitality systems is low and can be enhanced by coordinating them in parallel. In this paper, hydro (7.5 kW) and PV (10 kW) are taken as RESs and associated with the utility grid. Because of the discontinuous idea of both the hydro and photovoltaic energy sources, utility grid is associated with the system for guaranteeing the ceaseless power stream. The hydro power generation system uses the 3-phase synchronous machine and converters. The AC/DC/AC converter is used as interface to connect the hydro turbine to the utility grid to adjust the generated voltage to the utility grid voltage. The solar generation system is the combination of PV array, boost converter, and solar inverter. The control of both the hydro and solar power plants is provided through the constant current controller. The analysis has been done to verify the existence of the proposed system. Results demonstrate that the proposed system is able to be put into service and can feed the community. © 2018 Elixir All rights reserved. Elixir Elec. Engg. 121 (2018) 51530-51534 Electrical Engineering Available online at www.elixirpublishers. com (Elixir International Journal) K Krishna Reddy / Elixir Elec. Engg. 121 (2018) 51530-51534 51531 Figure 1 shows the circuit diagram of the grid connected solar and hydro based hybrid energy systems. A 10 kW PV array and a 7.5 kW 3-phase synchronous generator are connected to the 25 kV, 100 MVA utility grid. The detailed description is given as follows. A. SOLAR SYSTEM The solar system consists of PV array, solar inverter with a harmonic reduction LC filter. The PV array is delivering 10 kW at 1000 W/m 2 solar irradiation. The DC power generated by the PV array charges the DC link capacitor. The PV array can be mathematically modeled as
Machine Learning of Bone Marrow Histopathology Identifies Genetic and Clinical 1 Determinants in MDS Patients

47 In myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), bone 48 marrow (BM) histopathology is assessed to identify dysplastic cellular morphology, 49 cellularity, and blast excess. Yet, other morphological findings may elude the human 50 eye. We used convolutional neural networks to extract morphological features from 51 236 MDS, 87 MDS/MPN, and 11 control BM biopsies. These features predicted 52 genetic and cytogenetic aberrations, prognosis, age, and gender in multivariate 53 regression models. Highest prediction accuracy was found for TET2 (area under the 54 receiver-operating curve [AUROC] 0.94) and spliceosome mutations (0.89) and 55 chromosome 7 monosomy (0.89). Mutation prediction probability correlated with 56 variant allele frequency and number of affected genes per pathway, demonstrating 57 the algorithms’ ability to identify relevant morphological patterns. By converting 58 regression models to texture and cellular composition, we reproduced the classical 59 del(5q) MDS morphology consisting of hypolobulated megakaryocytes. In summary, 60 this study highlights the potential of linking deep BM histopathology with genetics and 61 clinical variables.
The Choice of Electoral Systems in Electoral Autocracies

Abstract This article develops a theory to account for the variation in electoral systems in electoral authoritarian regimes. We argue that resource-rich dictators are incentivized to employ proportional representation systems to alleviate the threat from the masses and pre-empt the emergence of new opposition, while resource-poor dictators tend to choose majoritarian systems to co-opt ruling elites in the legislature. Using cross-national data on electoral authoritarian regimes, we find strong empirical evidence supporting our theory. We also explicitly illustrate the causal links between natural resources and electoral systems with additional statistical analyses and comparative case studies on Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Limited care offered to people with epilepsy in Mwanza, Tanzania: need for intervention

Introduction epilepsy is a very common neurological disorder which is associated with high socioeconomic burden. While up to 90% of people with epilepsy (PWE) in developing countries do not get appropriate treatment, there is limited information about care offered to PWE in Tanzania. This study aimed to describe available care offered to PWE in Mwanza. Methods a cross-sectional study involving health care workers (HCWs) and PWE attending five selected hospitals outpatient clinics of Mwanza region was done. HCWs completed self-administered questionnaires while PWE or caretakers were interviewed using structured questionnaires. Coded data were analyzed using SPSS. Results a total of 18 HCWs and 218 PWE (or their care takers) participated in this study. Health care workers rarely used investigations to confirm epilepsy diagnosis or explore its causes. 10/18 (55.6%) of HCWs reported that counseling was given to patients but counseling information was largely inadequate regarding the use of anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). The AEDs prescriptions were dictated by drug availability and affordability to patients. Among 197 PWE, whose AEDs doses were revealed, 136 (69.0%) were under-medicated. No follow-up investigation was done to all PWE who were interviewed. There was discrepancy between hospitals and practitioners regarding withdrawal of AEDs. Conclusion people with epilepsy in Mwanza received limited care. Patients were not thoroughly investigated, counseled and followed-up, and had limited choice and accessibility to AEDs. Some patients particularly in district hospitals were under-medicated despite of seizure recurrence. We recommend short-course training about epilepsy management to the HCWs who diagnose and treat PWE regularly.
Evaluation of X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) Images of Additively Manufactured Components using Deep Learning

Additive manufacturing (AM) enables building of lightweight components with very complex geometries. However, the presence of pores in these components is common due to process limitations. These internal defects affect the mechanical properties of the component leading to deficits in the performance and service life. Therefore, they must be reliably detected and accurately characterised.
Shocks to production risk and supply responses: Evidence from darknet data

Darknet markets for illicit goods face law enforcement and public health researchers with new challenges and give economists a unique opportunity to study production under uncertainty. While current cryptomarket research focuses on the effects of police intervention on market participants, this thesis extends the literature by exploring the effects of Bitcoin price volatility, which is the main currency used on cryptomarkets. Using scraped data from the largest cryptomarkets between 2014 and 2015, I exploit an event study design to causally estimate dynamic paths of shocks to these two types of production risk. Within a month, high levels of police intervention and Bitcoin volatility significantly decrease the expected probability of market entry by 4.3% and 6.4%. While established vendors only show weak reactions to impulses in terms of drug supply, they pass on the added risk to buyers in the form of a short-term risk premium of around 4.8% (8.7%) in the case of an arrest (volatility) shock. To my knowledge, this is the first study to establish a causal link between Bitcoin volatility and market outcomes on cryptomarkets, showing that criminals see police intervention as one of several production risks that vendors respond to with higher prices rather than lower supply.
Accelerating Parallel Evaluation of Regular Path Queries on Large Graphs by Estimating Joining Cost of Subqueries

Using Regular Path Queries (RPQs) is a common way to explore patterns in graph databases. Traditional automata-based approaches for evaluating RPQs on large graphs are restricted in the graph size and/or highly complex queries, which causes a high evaluation cost. Recently, the threshold rare label based approach applied on large graphs has been proved to be effective. Nevertheless, using rare labels in a graph provides only coarse information which could not always guarantee the minimum searching cost. Hence, the Unit-Subquery Cost Matrix (USCM) based approach has been proposed to reduce the parallel evaluation cost by estimating the searching cost of RPQs. However, the previous approach does not take the joining cost among subqueries into account. In this paper, the method of estimating joining cost of subqueries is proposed in order to accelerate the USCM based parallel evaluation of RPQs. Specifically, the proposed method is realized by estimating the result size of the subqueries. Through our experiments upon real-world datasets, it is depicted that estimating joining cost enhances USCM based approach up to around 20% in terms of response time.
Source apportionment of fine organic carbon at an urban site of Beijing using a chemical mass balance model

Abstract. Fine particles were sampled from 9 November to 11 December 2016 and 22 May to 24 June 2017 as part of the Atmospheric Pollution and Human Health in a Chinese Megacity (APHH-China) field campaigns in urban Beijing, China. Inorganic ions, trace elements, organic carbon (OC), elemental carbon (EC), and organic compounds, including biomarkers, hopanes, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), n -alkanes, and fatty acids, were determined for source apportionment in this study. Carbonaceous components contributed on average 47.2 % and 35.2 % of total reconstructed PM2.5 during the winter and summer campaigns, respectively. Secondary inorganic ions (sulfate, nitrate, ammonium; SNA) accounted for 35.0 % and 45.2 % of total PM2.5 in winter and summer. Other components including inorganic ions ( K+ , Na+ , Cl− ), geological minerals, and trace metals only contributed 13.2 % and 12.4 % of PM2.5 during the winter and summer campaigns. Fine OC was explained by seven primary sources (industrial and residential coal burning, biomass burning, gasoline and diesel vehicles, cooking, and vegetative detritus) based on a chemical mass balance (CMB) receptor model. It explained an average of 75.7 % and 56.1 % of fine OC in winter and summer, respectively. Other (unexplained) OC was compared with the secondary OC (SOC) estimated by the EC-tracer method, with correlation coefficients ( R2 ) of 0.58 and 0.73 and slopes of 1.16 and 0.80 in winter and summer, respectively. This suggests that the unexplained OC by the CMB model was mostly associated with SOC. PM2.5 apportioned by the CMB model showed that the SNA and secondary organic matter were the two highest contributors to PM2.5 . After these, coal combustion and biomass burning were also significant sources of PM2.5 in winter. The CMB results were also compared with results from the positive matrix factorization (PMF) analysis of co-located aerosol mass spectrometer (AMS) data. The CMB model was found to resolve more primary organic aerosol (OA) sources than AMS-PMF, but the latter could apportion secondary OA sources. The AMS-PMF results for major components, such as coal combustion OC and oxidized OC, correlated well with the results from the CMB model. However, discrepancies and poor agreements were found for other OC sources, such as biomass burning and cooking, some of which were not identified in AMS-PMF factors.
The Benthic Trophic Corner Stone Compartment in POPs Transfer from Abiotic Environment to Higher Trophic Levels—Trichoptera and Ephemeroptera Pre-Alert Indicator Role

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) have been at the forefront of environmental contamination research even before their ban in 2001 at the Stockholm Convention. Their relation to different compartments of the environment (biotic and abiotic) has been thoroughly investigated. This article aims to identify whether the benthos could represent a reliable indicator of environmental contamination with POPs and to highlight its potential transfer role between abiotic and upper trophic compartments—benthos feeders. In this regard, we determined that the Ephemeroptera samples have higher concentrations (p < 0.05) of ΣPCB, ΣHCH, and ΣDDT than sediment samples while Trichoptera samples have higher concentrations (p < 0.05) only in the case of ΣPCB and ΣDDT. This, along with the fact that the frequency of detection for POPs is similar between the sample types (sediments, Trichoptera, and Ephemeroptera), makes the benthos samples valuable indicators of contamination with sediment samples working as complementary information about how recent the contamination is.
A Study on Virtual Reality Contents Application in Broadcasting: Focused on KBS 3D History Documentary <Uigwe>

History documentaries in Korea have developed various forms of production techniques to overcome the limits of insufficient historical records and videos, and dramatic elements that make the viewers immersed. Through diverse production techniques, history documentaries can maximize the factuality, vividness, and informativeness, allowing the viewers to understand and share the historical events. This paper analyzed the “immersion and experience” techniques of the programs that have been the main turning points of the history documentary so far and produced and realized the virtual reality through utilizing “Uigwe”, a 3D history documentary broadcasted on KBS which showed the possibility of applying the virtual reality technique as a new broadcasting contents format.
Un co rre cte d P ro of TREATMENT EFFECT ACCOUNTING FOR NETWORK CHANGES

Networks may rewire in response to interventions. We propose a measure of the treatment effect when an intervention affects the structure of a social network. We develop a treatment-response model that incorporates dynamic peer effects and provide its identification conditions and the associated instrumental-variable strategy. We illustrate our estimation procedure using a panel data set containing information on a financial network before and after a field experiment that randomized access to savings accounts. Results show that neglecting the network change results in underestimation of the impact of the intervention and the role played by informal networks through which the intervention diffuses.