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ACCENTUATING THE POSITIVE ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND WORK ENGAGEMENT CONCEPTS TOWARDS JOB PERFORMANCE QUALITY OF PUBLIC SECTOR STAFF IN WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN PUTRAJAYA
Authors: Zulkifli Nordayana , Binti Ali Kalsom
Published: October 2017

This study is directed to answer the utilization of positive organization behaviour (POB) theory to encourage the actual state-like psychological resource capacities such as self-efficacy, hope, optimism, and resilience to ascertain workforce capabilities and issues of job performance quality aspects of in-role behaviour and extra-role behaviour, which the researcher believes it can contribute to the development of the workforce.  The questions and relationship of many factors towards job performance quality has been widely debated in human resources field, with scholars discusses various facets such as psychological well-being, performance appraisal, and workplace environment, however the application and implementation of POB are still less discussed in the Asia country as a whole and Malaysia context  as compared to the Western region. This study will also examine the moderating effects of work engagement on the relationship of POB and job performance capabilities among  public sector staff in Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya, which focuses to the “Pegawai Tadbir dan Diplomatik” (PTD) officer with the current service year maximum of 5 years.  Data will be collected via questionnaires and the study will be using SPSS and AMOS to analyse the data.  A quantitative study will be conducted towards the process of gaining data and a result regarding POB, work engagement and job performance quality to uncover the philosophy of organizational behaviour with the psychology adding concept and directly it hopes to reveal its antecedents and consequences. Therefore, the findings will be expected to show the effects of POB and work engagement in job performance capabilities which substantial for the public sector staff in order to improve their service quality and higher performance.
The opinions of teachers working at special education centers on inclusive/integration education
Authors: Dogan Ahmet , Bengisoy Ayse
Published: October 2017

This study was conducted with the purpose of finding out the opinions of teachers working at special education centers about inclusive education. The study was conducted with teachers working at a special education center in Famagusta, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, in the academic year of 2016-2017. Qualitative methodology was used in the research. Using semi-structured interview technique, face-to-face interviews were held with teachers of various ages, length of service, gender and of different undergraduate and graduate degrees who work at the special education center. Face-to-face interviews were recorded with voice recorders. The teachers were first informed on the reason of the interview and the reason for which the data would be used. Descriptive analysis technique was used in the analysis of data. According to research findings, teachers working at the special education center stated that there was no special education and inclusion law in Northern Cyprus, that the law should be passed at once, that inclusive education should be regulated with this law and arbitrary practices should be ended and that uncertainties should be eliminated. They emphasized that school managers and teachers were inadequate and ignorant about inclusive education, that especially teachers were unable to prepare and implement BEP programs, and that both teachers and managers should be subjected to compulsory on-the-job training on inclusive education. They argued that supporting education services were inadequate, special education teachers should be assigned to schools where inclusive education was offered and teachers should be given sufficient support and supportive education rooms should be designed and used properly. In conclusion, teachers working at special education centre suggested that the problems in inclusive education were entirely caused by legal gaps; that existing laws were inadequate for which reason a special education and inclusion law should be passed immediately and emphasis should be given to on-the-job training activities.

Keywords: Inclusion/integration, special education, special education teachers, opinions on inclusion / integration.
Prevalencia De Parasitosis Intestinales Y Su Posible Relaciòn Con Estados Anèmicos En Los Niños Que Acuden A Los Centros De Educaciòn Inicial
Authors: Cando Brito Verónica Mercedes , Escobar Arrieta Sandra Noemí , Espinoza Chávez Carlos Eduardo , Caluña Sánchez Edmundo Rodrigo
Published: October 2017

The purpose of this current research is to determine the parasites which has the highest prevalence in the children population in regards to anemia problems in boys and girls aged from 3 to 5 years. The study sample was chosen at random. It was represented by 600 boys and girls from the initial education centers of Riobamba-Chambo district located in Ecuador. From these children, it was possible to obtain 600 stool samples and 600 blood samples that were processed through the fresco technique with lugol and saline solution at 0.85% as well as an automated hematic biometry. The result shows that the total population with parasites was 44,7%. Boys represent the highest parasite prevalence with 51,5% related to the girls with 48,5%. The most frequent parasites were: Entamoeba coli (53,18%), Giardia Lambia (18,15%), Histolytic Entamoeba (14,01%), Endolimax nana (5,42%), lodamoeba butschlii (3,50%), Chilomastix mesnili (3,18%), Hymenolepis nana (1,91), and Ascaris lumbricoides (0,65%). It was concluded that there are no significant relationship between the anemic states and the intestinal parasites on boys and girls since the percentage was 4,5%. It was suggested to the principal of the Riobamba - Chambo District of the Ministry of Education to carry out promotion, prevention, and health care campaigns directed towards the authorities and teachers of the Initial Education Centers as well as parents and their children in order to improve the hygiene and food safety habits of students.
Occurrence Et Evaluation Du Risque De L’histamine Dans Les Produits De La Peche Commercialises Sur Le Marche Marocain
Authors: El Hariri Oleya , Bouchriti Noureddine , Bengueddour Rachid
Published: October 2017

The histamine levels of preserved and semi-preserved fish marketed in Morocco from 2013 to 2015 have been determined. This study presents the results of histamine control plan of 446 samples of fishery products collected from different areas of Morocco: retail markets, supermarkets, commercial and social restaurants. The synthesis of the data revealed that the occurrence of histamine is low with a non-compliance rate of 3.14 %. This rate is 2.02 % for canned sardines and 1.12 % for semi-preserved anchovies. The average histamine values of all batches analyzed did not exceed 5.63mg/100g. Average values were 5.14 mg/100 g for canned sardine and 7.76 mg/100 g for semi-preserved anchovies. These levels are much lower than the regulatory safety limit. Two qualitative risk assessments of histamine were carried out, one according to the marketing region and the other with reference to the places of marketing. The results showed that the area with the lowest risk is the northern coastal zone with an average of 2.11 mg/100 g and a non-compliance rate of 0.22%. Low-risk marketing places are the social type restaurants with an average of 4.14 mg/100g and a noncompliance rate of 0.22%. A ranking of various cities in Morocco was carried out according to histamine content of the marketed fishery products. The results demonstrate the relevance of the official control plan established by the competent Moroccan authority and the control measures implemented by the professionals. It can therefore be concluded that preserved and semipreserved fish marketed in Morocco are safe as related to the risk of histamine.
Problemas de Derecho Internacional Privado en la contratación de seguros: especial referencia a la reciente directiva (UE) 2016/97 sobre la distribución de seguros = Private International Law problems of the international insurance contracts: the newdirective (UE) 2016/1997 about distribution of insurance
Authors: Aguilar Grieder Hilda
Published: October 2017

Resumen: El presente estudio analiza uno de los sectores jurídicos más complejos de la contratación internacional: el de los seguros; en el cual existe una amplia variedad de contratos. En concreto, en el mercado asegurador se vislumbra una dispersión en el tratamiento, tanto de los problemas de competencia judicial internacional, como de los de Derecho aplicable. El tratamiento ante estos problemas depende, muy especialmente, del tipo de contrato de que se trate.Palabras clave: Unión Europea, Derecho Internacional Privado, contratos internacionales, contratación de seguros en el ámbito internacional.Abstract: This study analyses one of the most difficult problems of the international contract law: the law applicable to the insurance contracts and other contracts involve in the insurance market. In the insurance field there are different types of contracts, and the conflict of law rules and law applicable is different for each kind of contract. This led to a fragmentation of the conflict of law solutions relating to insurance.Keywords: European Union, Private International Law, international agreements, international insurance contracts
La oposición del régimen económico matrimonial y la protección del tercero en Derecho Internacional Privado =The opposition of the matrimonial property regime and the protection of the third party in Private International Law
Authors: Antón Juárez Isabel
Published: October 2017

Resumen: El presente trabajo tiene como objeto el estudio de la protección que el tercero que se relaciona con persona casada tiene en el ordenamiento jurídico español. Este estudio, aunque no en exclusiva, se centrará en las soluciones que el Derecho internacional privado español brinda al respecto. La contratación entre particulares donde existe un elemento de extranjería está a la orden día, no es una ninguna novedad. Sin embargo, cuando uno de los contratantes no cumple con lo pactado y se convierte en deudor, la otra parte (el tercero) puede quedar en una situación de desprotección si dicho deudor es una persona casada. Tal desprotección no es por el hecho de su estado civil, sino debido a que el hecho de estar casado implica cambios en el patrimonio y de cómo éste debe responder en el tráfico jurídico. En definitiva, tener información sobre el régimen económico matrimonial de las personas con las que se contrata es importante. Pero aun así, hay muchas ocasiones en las que dicha información no existe en un Registro público español, o aun existiendo la información, ésta es errónea, por lo que el tercero queda en una situación incierta que debería intentar mitigar.Palabras clave: régimen económico matrimonial, tercero, ley aplicable, cónyuges, deuda.Abstract: This paper studies the protection the Spanish legal order gives to a third party who is related with a married person. This study, although not exclusively, will focus on the solutions that Spanish private international law provides in this regard. The contracts where there is a foreigner element are not a novelty. However, when one of the parties fails to comply with the agreement and becomes a debtor, the other party (the third party) may be in a situation of lack of protection if said debtor is a married person. Such lack of protection is not due to the fact of his marital status, it is because being married implies changes in the patrimony and how this must respond in the legal traffic. In short, having information about the matrimonial property regime of the people with whom you contract is essential. But even so, there are many occasions that such information does not exist in a Spanish Public Registry, or although it is existed, is wrong, so the third is in an uncertain situation that must alleviate.Keywords: matrimonial property regime, third, applicable law, spouses, debt.
Incidencia de las normas imperativas en los contratos internacionales: especial referencia a las normas de terceros estados desde una aproximación europea = Overriding mandatory provisions in international contracts: a special reference to foreign overriding mandatory provisions from a European approach
Authors: Cordero Álvarez Clara Isabel
Published: October 2017

Resumen: Este trabajo analiza algunas cuestiones que plantea la aplicación de las leyes de policía en el ámbito del Derecho contractual de la UE. Por cuanto se refiere a las normas de este tipo de terceros Estados su aplicación resulta significativamente más compleja, en especial si analizamos su tratamiento en el Reglamento Roma I, mucho más restrictivo que su predecesor el Convenio de Roma de 1980. En este contexto la reciente sentencia del Tribunal de Justicia (Nikiforidis) resulta muy relevante, ya que abre la posibilidad a los Estados miembros para tomar en consideración normas de policía de terceros Estados como elemento fáctico en el marco de la lex contractus, sin sujetarla a las restricciones y condicionantes previstos en el art. 9.3.Palabras clave: leyes de policía, normas imperativas, Derecho contractual europeo, Reglamento Roma I, sentencia Nikiforidis.Abstract: This paper addresses some of the issues raised by the application of overriding mandatory provisions, from a European approach. With regard to foreign overriding mandatory provisions, their application is significantly more complex. This approach appears in European Contract Law, particularly regarding the treatment of this issue in the Rome I Regulation, which is much more restrictive than the Rome Convention of 1980. In this context, the recent case law of European Court of Justice (Nikiforidis case) is very significant. Since the judgment gives Member States the possibility to take into account foreign overriding mandatory provisions, as a factual element within the framework of the applicable law to the contract, outside the scope of article 9.3 of the Rome I Regulation.Keywords: overriding mandatory provisions, mandatory rules, European Contract Law, Rome I Regulation, Nikiforidis case.
La disciplina della giurisdizione nel Regolamento (UE) n. 2016/679 concernente il trattamento dei dati personali e il suo coordinamento con la disciplina contenuta nel regolamento “Bruxelles i-bis” = Jurisdiction under Regulation (EU) no. 2016/679 concerning the processing of personal data and its coordination with the “Brussels i-bis” regulation
Authors: Marongiu Buonaiuti Fabrizio
Published: October 2017

Riassunto: Lo scritto esamina le regole di giurisdizione contenute nel regolamento (UE) n.2016/679 relativo alla protezione delle persone fisiche con riguardo al trattamento dei dati personali, le quali si presentano come strumentali all’obiettivo di garantire una tutela giurisdizionale effettiva dei diritti riconosciuti dal regolamento a favore degli individui titolari dei dati nei confronti dei soggetti responsabili del trattamento dei dati stessi. Tali regole, pur apprezzabili nel loro intento di fornire una disciplina specifica della giurisdizione relativamente alle controversie prese in considerazione, pongono nondimeno alcuni problemi di coordinamento con la disciplina della giurisdizione nelle controversie civil e commerciali come attualmente contenuta nel regolamento (UE) n. 1215/2012 o “Bruxelles I-bis”, i quali non sono adeguatamente affrontati nelle disposizioni del nuovo regolamento.Parole chiave: Giurisdizione; Regolamento (UE) n. 2016/679; Trattamento dei dati personali; Tutela giurisdizionale effettiva; Regolamento (UE) n. 1215/2012 (“Bruxelles I-bis”).Abstract: The present paper addresses the rules on jurisdiction contained in Regulation (EU) No. 2016/679 concerning the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data. These rules appear instrumental to the pursuit of the fundamental goal of guaranteeing an effective judicial protection of the rights granted to individuals as concerns the processing of their personal data against those subjects who are responsible for the said processing. These rules, welcome as they are in their purpose of providing special fora expressly tailored in respect of the  eculiarities of the litigation concerned, fall short of addressing adequately the problems of coordination which they raise in respect of the rules on jurisdiction in civil and commercial matters as currently set out under Regulation (EU) No. 1215/2012 (s.c. “Brussels Ia” Regulation).Keywords: Jurisdiction; Regulation (EU) No. 2016/679; Processing of Personal Data; Right to an Effective Judicial Remedy; Regulation (EU) No. 1215/2012 (“Brussels Ia”).
Los límites a la autonomía privada en el marco del contrato de transporte de mercancías por carretera = Limits on private autonomy in the framework of the contract for carriage of goods by road
Authors: Solernou Sanz Stella
Published: October 2017

Resumen: El trabajo plantea cómo los diversos niveles de regulación por parte del Estado pueden afectar a la autonomía privada como eje de las relaciones entre los particulares, y más concretamente en el marco del contrato de transporte de mercancías por carretera. Cuando la regulación implique una restricción material de las libertades económicas, sólo será admisible si se halla debidamente justificada por una razón de interés general y respeta el principio de proporcionalidad, en tanto que principio informador del Derecho comunitario.Palabras clave: autonomía privada, libertad contractual, libertad de empresa, regulación, intervención, principio de proporcionalidad, principios de Derecho comunitario, obligación de contratar, contrato de transporte.Abstract: This paper analyzes how the different levels of regulation may limit private autonomy, more specifically within the framework of the contract for carriage of goods by road. Whenever regulation implies an economic intervention restricting economic freedoms, it will be only acceptable if it is necessary, meets objectives of general interest and respects the principle of proportionality, provided it is one of the general principles of EU Law.Keywords: Private Autonomy, Contractual Freedom, Business Freedom, Regulation. Economic Intervention. Principle of Proportionality, Principles of EU Law, Legal Duty to Contract, Contract of Carriage.
Los documentos privados y el Reglamento 1393/2007 de notificaciones y traslado = Private documents and Regulation nº 1393/2007 on the service of judicial and extrajudicial documents
Authors: Reig Fabado Isabel
Published: October 2017

Resumen: El TJUE desarrolla el concepto autónomo de “documento extrajudicial” del artículo 16 del Reglamento 1393/2007 sobre notificaciones y traslado en la Sentencia del TJUE de 11 de noviembre de 2015, Tecom, as. C-223/14. Concretamente, en relación con la inclusión en el mismo de los documentos privados cuya transmisión sea necesaria para el ejercicio de un derecho o de una pretensión jurídica en materia civil o mercantil. Asimismo, incide en la interpretación del modelo de transmisión de documentos extrajudiciales estableciendo un sistema flexible que combina diferentes mecanismos de transmisión en relación de alternatividad y con la posibilidad de utilizarlos simultánea y sucesivamente, sin necesidad de control previo por parte de las autoridades o personal competente.Palabras clave: notificación y traslado de documentos extrajudiciales, Reglamento 1393/2007, documentos privados.Abstract: The CJEU develops further the autonomous concept of an “extrajudicial document” per article 16 of Regulation 1393/2007 on the service of judicial and extrajudicial documents in it’s Judgment of November 11, 2015, Tecom, Case C-223/14. Specifically, in relation to the inclusion of private documents whose transmission is necessary for the exercise of a right or a legal claim in civil or commercial matters. Likewise, it construes the interpretation of the model of transmission of extrajudicial documents establishing a flexible system that combines alternative transmission mechanisms with the possibility of using them simultaneously and successively, without the need for prior control by the authorities or competent personnel.Keywords: notification and transfer of extrajudicial documents, Regulation 1393/2007, private documents.
Cambio de modelo del Gestión en la UPCh. las Razones del Cambio.
Authors: León Velarde-Servetto Fabiola
Published: October 2017

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Música occidental y el enigma de las campanas bianzhong del Marqués Yi de Zeng
Authors: Tsuneshige Antonio
Published: October 2017

La adopción oficial de las escalas musicales se dio con la publicación de dos series de 24 preludios y fugas en tonalidades mayor y menor de Johann Sebastian Bach en 1722 y 1744. Esta proeza musical se vio opacada cuando en 1978 se descubre en la provincia de Hubei, República Popular de China, la tumba del marqués Yi de Zeng. En ella se hallaron entre muchos objetos, instrumentos musicales en donde destacaba un juego completo de campanas melódicas de bronce que reproducían la escala cromática sobre cinco octavas. Estos artefactos databan del año 433 a. C.; es decir, precedían 2 100 años a la época de Bach. Cada campana, dependiendo de la parte que se golpeaban, podía reproducir dos sonidos diferentes pero armónicos entre sí. Los secretos de aquella técnica de metalurgia, lamentablemente, se han perdido en el tiempo.
Populismo y Salud Pública durante el ochenio de Odría
Authors: Candela Jiménez Emilio , Contreras Zanabria Fernando , Lossio Chávez Jorge
Published: October 2017

Los autores muestran como durante el gobierno del presidente Manuel A. Odría (1948-1956), la salud pública, más allá de sus fines humanitarios o económicos, fue entendida también como una herramienta política destinada a captar apoyo electoral. El gasto en salud pública se incrementó notoriamente, se construyeron numerosos hospitales y además de las campañas de erradicación y control de enfermedades se invirtió en vivienda, prevención y nutrición. La salud pública se enmarcó también en un discurso anti-aprista y anti-comunista y que otorgar beneficios concretos a la población en materia de salud era una forma de alejarlos del comunismo.
La oralidad en el universo social y lingüístico de José Antonio Bravo
Authors: Pantigoso Pecero Manuel
Published: October 2017

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El fallecimiento de Sócrates y la Medicina
Authors: Graña Aramburú Alejandro
Published: October 2017

Se describe esquemáticamente aspectos del juicio y la muerte del filósofo Sócrates  en  la Atenas  clásica,  remarcando  los  aspectos más relevantes en cuanto a su comportamiento ético. Se resalta el legado ejemplar que puede ser tomado como modelo en la práctica médica.
La tuberculosis en algunos personajes de la historia del Perú
Authors: Zanutelli  Rosas Manuel
Published: October 2017

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La medicina peruana en los sellos de correo
Authors: Cerpa Moral Marilú
Published: October 2017

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La Virgen de la Antigua, patrona Sanmarquina
Authors: Nava Carrión Ernesto
Published: October 2017

Desde 1627, la Virgen de la Antigua es considerada patrona y guía de la Universidad Mayo de San Marcos de Lima, junto a San Marcos y Santa Rosa de Lima, y desde la Colonia hasta 1836, los grados académicos sanmarquinos fueron otorgados en su  capilla en la Catedral de Lima.
Cuentos de Negrerías
Authors: Pamo Reyna Oscar G.
Published: October 2017

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Aurelio Agustín Montoya de la Cadena
Authors: Arce Espinoza Elmer
Published: October 2017

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A la Comunidad Herediana
Authors: León Velarde-Servetto Fabiola
Published: October 2017

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The numerical integration of stiff systems using stable multistep multiderivative methods
Authors: Yakubu G. D. , Aminu M. , Aminu A.
Published: October 2017

In this paper we describe the construction of stable multistep multiderivative methods designed for continuous numerical integration of stiff systems of initial value problems in ordinary dierential equations. These methods are obtained based on the multistep collocation technique, which are shown to be A-stable, convergent with large regions of absolute stability. They are suitable for solving stiff systems of initial value problems with large eigenvalues lying close to the imaginary axis. Numerical experiments illustrate the behaviour of the methods, which show that they are competitive with stiff integrators that are known to have strong stability characteristic properties. Comparison of the solution curves obtained is in good agreement with the exact solutions which demonstrate the reliability and usefulness of the methods.
Eccentricity Estimation in Ultra-Precision Rotating Devices Based on a Neuro-Fuzzy Model
Authors: del Toro Matamoros Raúl Mario , Haber Rodolfo
Published: October 2017

Monitoring complex electro-mechanical processes is not straightforward despite the arsenal of techniques nowadays availanle. This paper presents a method based on Adaptive-Network-based Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) to estimate eccentricity of its spinning axis. The method is experimentally tested on an ultra-precision rotating device commonly used for micro-scale turning. The developed model has three inputs, two obtained from a frequency domain analysis of a vibration signal and the third, which is the device rotation frequency. A comparative study demonstrates that an adaptive neural-fuzzy inference system model provides better error-based performance indices for detecting imbalance than a non-linear regression model. This simple, fast, and non-intrusive imbalance detection strategy is proposed to counteract eventual deterioration in the performance of ultra-high precision rotating machines due to vibrations.
Independent Assessment and Benchmarking of no/low cost Finite Element Analysis Software for Linear Static Structural Analysis
Authors: Rugdeo Saien , Bemont Clinton , Pitot de la Beaujardiere Jean-François
Published: October 2017

The aim of this work was to determine if the development of low-cost or no-cost finite element analysis (FEA) software has advanced to the point where it can be used in place of trusted commercial FEA packages for linear static structural analyses using isotropic material models. Nonlinear structural analysis will be covered in a separate paper. Several suitable packages were identified, these underwent a process of systematic elimination when they were unable to meet the minimum imposed qualitative criteria. Three packages were chosen to be subjected to performance benchmarking, namely: Code_Aster/Salome Meca; Mecway and Z88 Aurora. SimScale, a browser-based analysis package was included as well because it met all the baseline criteria and has the potential to offer a completely cloud-based approach to computer aided engineering, potentially reshaping the way an engineering business views its operational capabilities. This paper presents the test cases and simulation results for packages that fall under the linear static structural analysis type.
Role of LFA-1 and ICAM-1 in Cancer
Authors: Reina Manuel , Espel Enric
Published: October 2017

The lymphocyte function–associated antigen-1 (LFA-1) (also CD11a/CD18 and alphaLbeta2), is just one of many integrins in the human body, but its significance derives from its exclusive presence in leukocytes. In this review, we summarize the studies relating LFA-1 and its major ligand ICAM-1 (CD54) with cancer, through the function of lymphocytes and myeloid cells on tumor cells. We consider how LFA-1 mediates the interaction of leukocytes with tumors and the role of ICAM-1 in tumor dynamics, which can be independent of its interaction with LFA-1. A more detailed examination of LFA’s role within B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia is made. Finally, we discuss the role of LFA-1-harboring exosomes in tumor growth and metastasis.
The Aspect of Subjectivity in Scientific Thinking—Where Did It Actually Come From?
Authors: Klempe Sven Hroar
Published: October 2017

Subjectivity has always been a part of philosophical speculations. However, Immanuel Kant is mentioned as the main figure to bring in subjectivity in modern philosophy by comparing the Critique of Pure Reason with the Copernican revolution. We might include Descartes as well, and not least the followers of Kant, like Fichte and Hegel. Yet none of these end up with subjectivity as the only premise for thinking, but rather combine it with objectivity. Hence, subjectivity has appeared as a stranger in philosophy and yet not fully accepted. In this paper, I try to pursue the aspect of subjectivity by not looking at philosophy, but rather at psychology. The appearance of the term can be dated back to 1520 when the Croatian humanist Marcus Marulus published the thesis entitled “Psychology, the Nature of the Soul”. This thesis is lost, but by pursuing the appearance of the term, four different movements seem to contribute with and highlight an aspect of subjectivity. One is Humanism, the other is Reformation, the third is a focus on the empirical aspects of science and the fourth is the dissemination of folk culture to academics and aristocracy by means of the art of printing. The finding, therefore, is that psychology is not to be regarded as a discipline that grows out of philosophy, but rather as a discipline that conflicts philosophy, but nevertheless intervenes it and makes it progress.
How Do the First Days Count? A Case Study of Qatar Experience in Emergency Risk Communication during the MERS-CoV Outbreak
Authors: Nour Mohamed , Farag Elmoubasher A.B.A. , Al-Romaihi Hamad E. , Al-Thani Mohamed , Al-Almarri Salih , Alhajri Mohd , Savoia Elena
Published: October 2017

This case study is the first to be developed in the Middle East region to describe the timeline of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) epidemic events in Qatar along with the features of the implemented Emergency Risk Communication (ERC) activities. It sought to describe how the performed ERC strategy particularly during the first days (then over the course of the following phases) of the outbreak might have contributed to the authorities’ credibility, public trust, and outbreak control measures despite the overwhelming uncertainty. All of the relevant news stories during the period 24 Sep 2012 to 17 Mar 2014 were retrieved from a local daily, then were analyzed and interpreted before they were compiled and matched with the issued press releases, records of response activities and the public reactions along the course of the epidemic timeline. Despite the prevailing uncertainty, the health authorities’ early preparedness to the epidemic and its commitment to a proactive and open ERC strategy since the first days of the outbreak favored the authorities’ credibility and allowed for the quick initiation of the national response efforts during the course of the outbreak. However, there was some pitfalls as the print media reported some conflicting messages and paternalist approach during the early phases of the epidemic. Reliance solely on the print media is an acknowledged limitation to this study. Yet, it might be useful for emergency planners regarding what communication challenges to expect during the first days of a novel virus or similar threats.
Long Term Aging Treatment Impact on Ultralow Iron Alloy 625 Intergranular Corrosion Property
Authors: Zhu Zhi-yuan , Sui Yi , Dai An-lun , Cai Yuan-fei , Xu Ling-li , Wang Ze-xin , Chen Hong-mei , Shao Xing-ming , Liu Wei
Published: October 2017

This paper investigates the evolution of microstructures and precipitations of an ultra-low iron alloy 625 subjected to long term aging treatment by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction(XRD). Use ASTM G28A acid Fe3(SO4)2 erosion to represent intergranular corrosion weightlessness and corrosive morphology. The result shows that alloy at 750C by aging treatment for 40h, precipitated γ'' phase in the grain boundary. In high density area of γ'' phase, occurs γ'' phase to δ phase degeneration transformation by aging treatment for 200h and the needle-like δ phase becomes more with time prolonged. And γ'' phase degenerated to δ phase completely until treated for 1000h. The sample which has aging treatment tends to have intergranular corrosion and mainly because alloy element spreading leads to dilution area and grain boundary precipitated phase, plus interlaced δ phase’s dissolving, which makes sample grain particle fall off and this results in apparent weightlessness. The weightlessness rate(WLR) is related with precipitated volume score. With aging sensitization time change, can be described by Johnson-Mehl-Avrami equation, i.e.: WLR=44.32[ 1−exp( − t 10.99 ) ]+44.62[ 1−exp( − t 327.8 ) ]+1.267 ( mm/a ) MathType@MTEF@5@5@+= feaagKart1ev2aqatCvAUfeBSjuyZL2yd9gzLbvyNv2CaerbuLwBLn hiov2DGi1BTfMBaeXatLxBI9gBaerbd9wDYLwzYbItLDharqqtubsr 4rNCHbWexLMBbXgBd9gzLbvyNv2CaeHbl7mZLdGeaGqiVCI8FfYJH8 YrFfeuY=Hhbbf9v8qqaqFr0xc9pk0xbba9q8WqFfeaY=biLkVcLq=J Hqpepeea0=as0Fb9pgeaYRXxe9vr0=vr0=vqpWqaaeaabiGaciaaca qabeaadaqaaqaafaGcbaaeaaaaaaaaa8qacaWGxbGaamitaiaadkfa cqGH9aqpcaaI0aGaaGinaiaac6cacaaIZaGaaGOmamaadmaapaqaa8 qacaaIXaGaeyOeI0IaaeyzaiaabIhacaqGWbWaaeWaa8aabaWdbiab gkHiTmaalaaapaqaa8qacaWG0baapaqaa8qacaaIXaGaaGimaiaac6 cacaaI5aGaaGyoaaaaaiaawIcacaGLPaaaaiaawUfacaGLDbaacqGH RaWkcaaI0aGaaGinaiaac6cacaaI2aGaaGOmamaadmaapaqaa8qaca aIXaGaeyOeI0IaaeyzaiaabIhacaqGWbWaaeWaa8aabaWdbiabgkHi Tmaalaaapaqaa8qacaWG0baapaqaa8qacaaIZaGaaGOmaiaaiEdaca GGUaGaaGioaaaaaiaawIcacaGLPaaaaiaawUfacaGLDbaacqGHRaWk caaIXaGaaiOlaiaaikdacaaI2aGaaG4naiaacckadaqadaWdaeaape GaamyBaiaad2gacaGGVaGaamyyaaGaayjkaiaawMcaaaaa@71FA@
Advances in Single-Chain Nanoparticles for Catalysis Applications
Authors: Rubio-Cervilla Jon , González Edurne , Pomposo José A.
Published: October 2017

Enzymes are the most efficient catalysts known working in an aqueous environment near room temperature. The folding of individual polymer chains to functional single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) offers many opportunities for the development of artificial enzyme-mimic catalysts showing both high catalytic activity and specificity. In this review, we highlight recent results obtained in the use of SCNPs as bioinspired, highly-efficient nanoreactors (3–30 nm) for the synthesis of a variety of nanomaterials (inorganic nanoparticles, quantum dots, carbon nanodots), polymers and chemical compounds, as well as nanocontainers for CO2 capture and release.
Newborn Survival Case Study in Rwanda - Bottleneck Analysis and Projections in Key Maternal and Child Mortality Rates Using Lives Saved Tool (LiST)
Authors: Khurmi, MBBS, MPH Manpreet Singh , Sayinzoga, MD, MSc Felix , Berhe, MD, MPH Atakilt , Bucyana MD, MPH Tatien , Mwali, MD, MPH, MMed Assumpta Kayinamura , Manzi, MD, MPH Emmanuel , Muthu, MBBS, MD Maharajan
Published: October 2017

Background and Objective: The Newborn Survival Case study in Rwanda provides an analysis of the newborn health and survival situation in the country. It reviews evidence-based interventions and coverage levels already implemented in the country; identifies key issues and bottlenecks in service delivery and uptake of services by community/beneficiaries, and provides key recommendations aimed at faster reduction in newborn mortality rate.Methods: This study utilized mixed method research including qualitative and quantitative analyses of various maternal and newborn health programs implemented in the country. This included interviewing key stakeholders at each level, field visits and also interviewing beneficiaries for assessment of uptake of services. Monitoring systems such as Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), maternal and newborn death audits were reviewed and data analyzed to aid these analyses.Results: Policies, protocols, various guidelines and tools for monitoring are already in place however, implementation of these remains a challenge e.g. infection control practices to reduce deaths due to sepsis. Although existing staff are quite knowledgeable and are highly motivated, however, shortage of health personnel especially doctors in an issue. New facilities are being operationalized e.g. at Gisenyi, however, the existing facilities needs expansion.Conclusion and Global Health Implications: It is essential to implement high impact evidence based interventions but coverage levels need to be significantly high in order to achieve higher reduction in newborn mortality rate. Equity approach should be considered in planning so that the services are better implemented and the poor and needy can get the benefits of public health programs.Key words: Bottleneck Analysis • Lives Saved Tool • Rwanda • Maternal and Newborn Health • Neonatal MortalityCopyright © 2017 Khurmi et al. Published by Global Health and Education Projects, Inc. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License CC BY 4.0.
Selection of Infusion Prostacyclin Therapy in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Not Just a Last Resort
Authors: Schilz Robert , Park Myung
Published: October 2017

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive, fatal vasculopathy that clinically manifests as increased pulmonary vascular resistance and elevation of pulmonary arterial pressures, ultimately leading to right heart failure and death. Median untreated survival period is 2.8 years, with a survival rate of 34% at 5 years before the availability of epoprostenol.1 Parenteral prostacyclin therapy is arguably the most effective and longest Food and Drug Administration-approved class of drugs for PAH and has been included in guidelines for treatment of PAH for almost 20 years. Intravenous epoprostenol as Flolan® remains the only drug that has demonstrated a survival advantage (Figure 1).2 Despite this demonstration of survival advantage and early evidence in its ability to improve a majority (70%) of patients to a point where they no longer required active listing for lung transplantation,3 epoprostenol or other infusion agents have consistently been shown to be withheld or underutilized in patients with advanced PAH.45 This apparent paradox as well as significant successful prostacyclin therapy in a variety of PAH patients6–8 forms the basis of our discussion on the role of infusion prostacyclins in modern management of PAH.
Proximal and Functional Properties of Edible Ripened Split Beans of Coastal Wild Legume Canavalia maritima
Authors: Supriya Prabhavathi , Sridhar Kandikere R.
Published: October 2017

Background:

Utilization of wild legumes has received prime importance in the recent past
to compensate the scarcity of protein-rich foods as well as to tackle the protein energy malnutrition.
Ripened split beans of Canavalia maritima devoid of seed coat and testa serve as traditional nutraceutical
source for the coastal dwellers of Southwest India.

Objective:

The present study projects proximal and functional attributes of uncooked and cooked ripened
split beans of C. maritima to be used in the preparation of functional foods.

Methods:

Proximal properties (moisture, crude protein, total lipids, crude fibre, carbohydrates and
calorific value) and functional properties (protein solubility, gelation capacity, water-absorption, oilabsorption,
emulsion qualities and foam qualities) of split beans were evaluated by standard methods.

Results:

Cooking did not significantly changed the crude protein, total lipids, ash, carbohydrates and
calorific value, while it significantly increased the crude fibre. The protein solubility, water-absorption
capacity, foam capacity and foam stability were significantly higher in uncooked than cooked beans.
The cooked beans were superior to uncooked beans in least gelation concentration, low oil-absorption
capacity, emulsion activity and emulsion stability.

Conclusion:

The functional properties of split bean flours were influenced by the proximal components
like crude protein, total lipids and crude fibre. The energy-rich ripened split beans of C. maritima
can serve as a new potential source for production of value added functional foods owing to their
rich protein, rich carbohydrates, low-lipid and potential bioactive attributes.
An Integrated Quality Management System for Healthcare
Authors: Jonker Els , Koopman Chantal , van der Nagel Natascha , Schoorl Marianne
Published: October 2017

Background:

A hospital organization with multiple locations and departments is a dynamic organization, which has to deal with a large number of internal and external factors. For the purpose of providing good quality and an effective and efficient patient care, tailored to the actual needs of patients, the focus must be on continuous quality improvement. Therefore, a smart and transparent quality management system for employees and stakeholders is necessary, which is widely accepted in the organization.

Method:

To realize structure, coherence and easy accessibility of information about ambitions, results, developments and regulations, the Northwest Clinics (The Netherlands) implemented an integrated quality management system, called Northwest:How we Work, including The House with Achievement books and theImprove 2.0App.

Results:

The House with Achievement books is an instrument for employees, staff and managers to document all agreements that are essential for optimal patient care and management. The House demonstrateswhat you doand the Achievement bookshow you doin your department. In addition, the Improve 2.0 App with a digital tracking system to register points for improvement has been implemented to achieve structure, transparency and coherence in the multiple lists with action points.

Employees participate in quality groups to understand the necessity and usefulness of an integrated quality management system, to realize acceptance and to contribute to an environment of continuous improvement.

Conclusion:

It is concluded that an integrated quality management system meets the criteria of the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle and a LEAN approach for continuous improvement of quality in patient care and organization development. In addition, the system contributes to a more result-oriented organization.
Predictor of the Simplified Disease Activity Index 50 (SDAI 50) at Month 3 of bDMARD Treatment in Patients with Long-Established Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Miwa Yusuke , Saito Mayu , Furuya Hidekazu , Yanai Ryo , Kasama Tsuyoshi
Published: October 2017

Objectives:

The Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) 50 has good agreement with European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) response measures for early Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). There have been reports on early RA, but not on long-established RA. In this study, we analysed the relationships between various baseline factors and SDAI 50 after three months of treatment with biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) to determine the prognostic factors for long-established RA.

Methods:

Subjects were 260 RA patients who had been treated with bDMARDs for 3 months. The following characteristics were investigated: Patient backgrounds, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein and serum matrix metalloproteinase-3 levels, SDAI scores, and health assessment questionnaire disability index and short form-36 scores. As a primary outcome index, the SDAI response was defined as a 50% reduction in the SDAI score between baseline and 3 months (SDAI 50).

Results:

Baseline values of disease duration (odds ratio: 0.942, 95% CI: 0.902-0.984), smoking history (odds ratio: 2.272, 1.064-4.850), 28-tender joint count (odds ratio: 0.899, 0.827-0.977), evaluator's global assessment (odds ratio: 1.029, 1.012-1.047) and ESR (odds ratio: 1.015, 1.001-1.030) were determined to be significant factors based on logistic regression analysis.

Conclusion:

Our study demonstrated that RA patients with shorter disease duration, no smoking, and higher RA disease activity are more likely to achieve SDAI 50 through bDMARD treatment.
Hallux Osteoid Osteoma: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Xarchas Konstantinos C. , Kyriakopoulos George , Manthas Spyros , Oikonomou Leon
Published: October 2017

Osteoid osteoma is a benign bone tumour that mostly affects males in the second and third decade of their life. The lesion mainly occurs in long bones, usually in the femur and tibia, causing severe localized pain that is worse at night and responds to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Diagnosis is usually made on the basis of history and radiographic findings. However, in more unusual locations as the hand and foot, diagnostic issues can arise. Treatment often includes complete removal of the tumor. We present a 22 year old male with osteoid osteoma involving the distal phalanx of the hallux. To our knowledge very few cases of great toe osteoid osteoma have been reported in the literature.
Clinical Aspects of Combination of Aesthetic Fixed Prosthetic Appliances
Authors: Biben Andrii , Ozhohan Zinovii
Published: October 2017

The objective of the research was to study the peculiarities of the combination of zirconia and ceramic occlusal surfaces when constructing aesthetic fixed prosthetic appliances.Materials and methods. The study included 70 patients with zirconia and ceramic occlusal surfaces of aesthetic fixed dental prostheses. Group I included 24 patients with a combination of zirconia and ceramic occlusal surfaces. Group II included 30 patients with a combination of ceramic occlusal surfaces. Group III included 16 patients with a combination of zirconia occlusal surfaces. All the patients were observed 12 and 24 months after prosthetic repair.Results. 12 and 24 months after prosthetic repair, the occlusal contact surface area was the largest in Group II (8.18±0.16 mm2 and 9.17±0.1 mm2, respectively). In Group I, where only one occlusive surface was made of zirconium dioxide, significantly reduced levels of abrasion were observed as compared to Group II – 8.07±0.21 mm2 and 8.65±0.23 mm2, respectively. 36 months after denture wearing, in Group III, the smallest contact surface area – 7.84±0.15 mm2as well as the lowest growth of the surface area was observed – 8.07±0.13 mm2.Conclusions. Dental prostheses with at least one ceramic occlusal surface exhibit a strong tendency to abrasion and, consequently, to an increase in the occlusal surface area resulting in an excessive load on prosthetic appliance. Moreover, functional and aesthetic values of prosthetic prosthesis sharply decrease. Therefore, we recommend to produce zirconia occlusal surface or at least to combine the same materials, as it will increase the longevity of prosthetic appliance.
Small Cell Variant of Renal Oncocytoma – a Case Report of Unusual Histopathologic Entity
Authors: Bartoš Vladimír
Published: October 2017

Renal oncocytoma (RO) accounts for 3–7% of all renal cells tumors. It typically consistes of large eosinophilic cells (oncocytes) with abundant cytoplasm, which constitute the crucial diagnostic feature. In 2001, the Czeck authors first described an unusual small cell variant of RO and untill now, only a few reports of such cases have been published. In the current article, the author presents an additional new case. 40-year old male with macroscopic hematuria as a clinical symptom was diagnosed to have solitary tumor in the upper third of the right kidney. He underwent a nephrectomy. On light microscopy, the tumor was predominantly composed of uniform small cells („oncoblasts“) with scant cytoplasm, hyperchromic nuclei and high nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio. In addition, it also contained characteristic oncocytes typical for oncocytoma. Tumor was strongly immunoreactive for EMA, sporadically positive for CK7 and negative for RCC antigen, vimentin, S100, WT1, chromogranin and synaptophysin. Proliferative activity did not exceed 1% and mitotic activity was virtually absent. No necrosis or aggressive growth features were found. The spectrum of histopathologic and immunohistochemical findings was consistent with a diagnosis of small cell variant of RO. The author focus on histopathological aspects and differential diagnostic pitfalls of this unique lesion.