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The Problematics of “Evidence” in Historical Scholarship and Criticism
Authors: Hume Robert D.
Published: August 2017

This essay asks us to rethink the evidentiary basis for the claims we make in historical scholarship and criticism. How certain can we be of what we think we know? What evidence do we have, and can it be tested or otherwise verified? Many biographical questions cannot be answered with any confidence. Was Jonathan Swift a virgin? Opinions differ, and evidence is lacking. In theater history huge gaps in performance records prior to the advent of daily newspaper ads post 1700 leave us ignorant of what was performed on more than 80 percent of nights in Restoration London. In some realms we can dig up lawsuit testimony, but plaintiff and defendant rarely agree. What seems plausible is not always true, and the improbable can sometimes be proven. Attribution is a particularly knotty problem, as the horrible messes in the canons of Defoe and Fielding remind us. Memoirs are treacherous, even if not demonstrably laced with lies, and the temptation to use a bad source in the absence of any other needs to be resisted. Reliability must always be questioned, and if possible, tested. We should always remember that when trying to answer a historicist question, we may find ourselves at any of five points in a spectrum stretching from (1) what we believe is proven fact to (5) what may well be irresolvable indeterminacy. A level below “fact” is (2) high probability. Two steps down we have (3) plausible but not proven. Below that we have (4) incertitude, where the evidence is sufficiently limited or conflicted that no sound judgment can be rendered. When we get down to (5) indeterminacy, the reason is usually either complete lack of necessary evidence or fatally contradictory evidence. To fail to admit the inadequacy or unreliability of evidence is to build on rotten foundations. If our scholarship is to be anything more than wishful thinking, we must be prepared to ask ourselves, and to demand of our colleagues, “How do you know that? Prove it!”
War for the Soul of the Christian Nation: Christian Socialists versus the Federal Council of Churches, 1901–1912
Authors: Drake Janine Giordano
Published: August 2017

Social Gospel ministers fought bitterly with labor leaders over who was better suited to lead the working classes. Christian Socialists upheld a radical Christ who defended unions. They defined a Christian republic through its cooperative ownership and management of industry. The Federal Council of Churches, and specifically the ministry of Rev. Charles Stelzle, identified this working-class Christianity as misguided. Stelzle upheld a politically neutral Christ and a network of American churches that refused to take sides in debates over the ownership of industries. Stelzle’s work within the Men and Religion Forward Movement of 1912 was not simply aimed at organizing by the AFL and neutralizing the appeal of socialism. Rather, through this movement and those that followed, Stelzle sought to undermine the appeal of radical, working-class churches and replace the moral authority of Christian workers with that of Protestant ministers and social services experts.
What is the impact of innovation on output in healthcare with a special focus on treatment innovations in radiotherapy? A literature review
Authors: Jacobs Maria , Boersma Liesbeth , Dekker Andre , Swart Rachelle , Lambin Philippe , de Ruysscher Dirk , Verhaegen Frank , Stultiens Joost , Ramaekers Bram , van Merode Frits
Published: August 2017

Objective:

To analyse how often innovations in healthcare are evaluated regarding output, especially in radiotherapy. Output was defined as either survival, toxicity, safety, service, efficiency or cost-effectiveness.

Methods:

A systematic literature review was conducted, using three search strategies: (1) innovations in general healthcare; (2) radiotherapy-specific innovations, i.e. organizational innovations and general implementation of innovations; (3) innovations per tumour group/radiotherapy technique. Scientific levels were classified according to the system used in European Society for Medical Oncology guidelines. Finally, we calculated the percentage of implemented innovations in Dutch radiotherapy centres for which we found evidence regarding output in the literature review.

Results:

Only 94/1072 unique articles matched the inclusion criteria. Significant results on patient outcome, service or safety were reported in 65% of papers, which rose to 76% if confined to radiotherapy reviews. A significant technological improvement was identified in 26%, cost-effectiveness in 10% and costs/efficiency in 36% of the papers. The scientific level of organizational innovations was lower than that of clinical papers. Dutch radiotherapy treatment innovations were adequately evaluated on outcome data before implementation in clinical routine in a minimum of 64–92% of cases.

Conclusion:

Only few studies report on output when considering innovations in general, but radiotherapy reviews give a reasonably good insight into innovation output effects, with a higher level of evidence. In Dutch radiotherapy centres only small improvements are possible regarding evaluation of treatment innovations before implementation.

Advances in knowledge:

This study is the first of its kind measuring how innovations are evaluated in scientific literature, before implementation in clinical practice.
Metre, rhythm and emotion in poetry. A cognitive approach
Authors: Tsur Reuven
Published: August 2017

This essay integrates what I have written on the contribution of meter and rhythm to emotional qualities in poetry, opposing them to emotional contents. I distinguish between “meaning-oriented” approaches and “perceived effects” approaches, adopting the latter; and adopt a qualitative (rather than quantitative) method of research. Providing a simplified list of structural elements of emotion, I explore structural resemblances between rhythmic patterns and emotions. I investigate such issues as convergent and divergent poetic styles, convergent and divergent delivery styles, hypnotic poetry, the contribution of meter and rhythm to a “dignified quality”; and the rhythmic performance and emotional effect of stress maxima in weak positions. Finally, I locate my work between impressionist criticism on the one hand, and meaning-oriented criticism on the other.
Spatial and temporal distribution of lightning strokes over North Asia and its comparison with solar activity variations in 2009–2016
Authors: Тарабукина Лена , Tarabukina Lena , Козлов Владимир , Kozlov Vladimir
Published: August 2017

We analyze variations of lightning activity presented by the lightning stroke number obtained by the World Wide Lightning Location Network (WWLLN) within the territory with boundaries 40–80° N and 60–180° E in 2009–2016. There are two regions with high lightning activity: western (48–60° N, 60–90° E) and eastern (40–55° N, 110–140° E). The lightning stroke density in these regions is 10–100 times higher than that in surrounding areas. The comparison between daily variations of lightning stroke number and the 10.7 cm solar radio flux shows no correlation: the linear cor-relation coefficient varied from –0.55 to 0.86 in the western region and from –0.78 to 0.39 in the eastern region during all summer seasons. During the ascending phase of solar cycle 24, there was a spatial lightning redistribution between the western and eastern regions of high lightning activity. During peaks of the solar cy-cle and its descending phase, the redistribution was not so pronounced as that during the ascending
Guided filtering for solar image/video processing
Authors: Лун Сюй , Long Xu , Йихуа Йан , Yihua Yan , Цзюнь Чэн , Jun Cheng
Published: August 2017

A new image enhancement algorithm employing guided filtering is proposed in this work for enhancement of solar images and videos, so that users can easily figure out important fine structures imbedded in the recorded images/movies for solar observation. The proposed algorithm can efficiently remove image noises, including Gaussian and impulse noises. Meanwhile, it can further highlight fibrous structures on/beyond the solar disk. These fibrous structures can clearly demonstrate the progress of solar flare, prominence coronal mass emission, magnetic field, and so on. The experimental results prove that the proposed algorithm gives significant enhancement of visual quality of solar images beyond original input and several classical image en-hancement algorithms, thus facilitating easier determi-nation of interesting solar burst activities from recorded images/movies.
Monitoring and investigating space weather effects with meridional chain of instruments in Yakutia: a brief overview
Authors: Баишев Дмитрий , Baishev Dmitry , Самсонов Сергей , Samsonov Sergey , Моисеев Алексей , Moiseev Aleksey , Бороев Роман , Boroev Roman , Степанов Александр , Stepanov Aleksandr , Козлов Владимир , Kozlov Vladimir , Корсаков Алексей , Korsakov Aleksey , Торопов Анатолий , Toropov Anatoliy , Йошикава Акимаса , Yoshikawa Akimasa , Юмото Киёхуми , Yumoto Kiyohumi
Published: August 2017

The Yakutsk Meridional Chain (YMC) of IKFIA SB RAS, located along the 190° magnetic meridian, is equipped with geophysical and radiophysical instruments for monitoring space weather in northeast-ern Russia. YMC includes four basic stations in Yakutsk, Tixie, Zhigansk, and Maymaga, and six additional observation sites in Neryungri, Zyryanka, Kystatyam, Dzhardzhan, Chokurdakh, and Kotelny Island. It provides continuous monitoring of near-Earth space in order to obtain data on magnetic field variations, cosmic radio noise, VLF radiation, and ionospheric parameters in the complex upper atmosphere – ionosphere –magnetosphere system. In addition, long-term experimental research into space weather effects on human health is conducted at Tixie and Yakutsk. The report describes the meridional chain of instruments at subauroral and auroral latitudes and gives a brief overview of scientific results of monitoring and investigation into space weather effects in Yakutia. It also observes participation of IKFIA SB RAS in international projects (Intermagnet, MAGDAS, GIRO).
Consultation on the new roles of supervisor and assessor
Authors: Rosser Elizabeth
Published: August 2017

Elizabeth Rosser, Deputy Dean (Education and Professional Practice) and Professor of Nursing at Bournemouth University, outlines three new practice and education roles proposed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Assessment of the radiographic image: recognition of abnormal features
Authors: Brocklebank Laetitia M.
Published: August 2017

Radiographs, due to their ability to pass through materials differentially, are used in dental practice to obtain information that is not available by other means. Recognition of the presence of a variation from normal is the first step to accurate interpretation of abnormalities. This article presents an outline of a method for examining radiographs in order to recognize that an abnormality is present, and to learn from the visual information some of the characteristics of the abnormality. A number of clinical examples are used to illustrate the conclusions that we can draw from the radiographic changes.
A proposed surgical training pathway for the 21st century
Authors: Newton Nicholas , Sharrock Anna
Published: August 2017

Numerous problems have been identified with current UK surgical training. These include the balance between generalist and specialist practice, service provision and training time, and work–life balance. This article proposes modifications to the current training pathway. A three-stage training model is discussed using modular training to clearly identify training aims and endpoints and allow flexibility in training and working practices. This will help with workforce planning and work–life balance and support high quality patient-focused surgical training in the 21st century.
Isolation and screening of cellulolytic fungi from Salacca zalacca leaf litter
Authors: SARI SITI LUSI ARUM , SETYANINGSIH RATNA , WIBOWO NOVITA FITRIATUL AINI
Published: August 2017

Sari SLA, Setyaningsih R, Wibowo NFA. 2017. Isolation and screening of cellulolytic fungi from Salacca zalacca leaf litter. Biodiversitas 18: 1282-1288. Cellulases are the main enzymes in a bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass. Fungal cellulases have been proven to be better candidates for this process than other microbial cellulases since they secrete free cellulase complex including endoglucanases, cellobiohydrolases, and Î²-glucosidase. This study was conducted to isolate and screen of cellulolytic fungi from Salacca leaf litter. There were about 12 fungal isolates which were obtained in this research and 8 isolates showed cellulolytic activity. Based on morphological characters, these cellulolytic fungi were identified as belonging to 4 genera, i.e. Penicillium, Aspergillus, Paecilomyces, and Thielaviopsis. Based on clear zone formation, isolate SLL03, SLL06 and SLL10 showed highest cellulolytic activity. Whereas, based on 18S rRNA gene sequence, these isolates were identified as Aspergillums flavus (SLL03), Penicillium sp. (SLL06) Thielaviopsis ethacetica (SLL10). Therefore, these isolates would be good candidates for cellulase producer.
Managing superdiversity? Examining the intercultural policy turn in Europe
Authors: Abdou Leila Hadj , Geddes Andrew
Published: August 2017

This article combines a theoretical discussion of interculturalism with an analysis of intercultural policy programmes in European cities (Barcelona, Dublin, Vienna). It contributes in two ways to scholarship on superdiversity and migrant integration: first, by reflecting upon the potential of intercultural policies to respond to superdiverse societies. Second, by engaging with the dominant idea driving the adoption of intercultural policies in Europe: the idea that (super)diversity has to be harnessed for economic ends. The article indicates the need to take the dynamics of the political economy, and issues of inequality more into account in scholarly debates about immigrant integration and superdiversity.
Novel design of high-pulse-energy ultraviolet Ce:LiCAF laser oscillator
Authors: LIU Zhenlin , SHIMAMURA Kiyoshi , NAKANO Kenji , FUKUDA Tsuguo , KOZEKI Toshimasa , OHTAKE Hideyuki , SARUKURA Nobuhiko
Published: August 2017

60-mJ pulses were generated directly from a quasi-coaxially pumped Ce:LiCAF laser. Additionally, a new non-collinear Brewster-pumping disk oscillator scheme was demonstrated for further output-energy scaling.
Co2+:MgAl2O4 Crystal Passive Q-Switch Performance At 1.34, 1.44 and 1.54 micron
Authors: Wu Ruikun , Myers J.D. , Myers M.J. , Denker Boris I. , Galagan Boris I. , Sverchkov Sergei E. , Hutchinson J. Andrew , Trussel Ward
Published: August 2017

Cobalt doped materials, such as Co2+:ZnSe[1,2], Co2+:YSGG, and Co2+:MgAl2O4[3,4], have shown promise for use as high performance saturable absorber Q-switches for near infrared lasers.
50 ps pulses from a flashlamp pumped Nd:YAG laser using all-solid-state passive pulse control
Authors: Biegert Jens , Diels Jean-Claude , Kubecek Vaclav , Kokta Milan
Published: August 2017

We report on a new all-solid-state source of trains and single pulses of high power picosecond pulses with accurate pulse to pulse reproducibility, based on a simple flashlamp pumped actively modelocked Nd:YAG laser with passive negative feedback.
Blue laser emission by self-frequency-doubling of the 4F3/2 → 4I9/2 transition (936 nm) in Nd:GdCOB
Authors: Augé F. , Leclin G. Lucas , Balembois F. , Georges P. , Brun A. , Mougel F. , Aka G. , Kahn-Harari A. , Vivien D.
Published: August 2017

We demonstrated for the first time blue emission at 468 nm by self-frequency-doubling of the 4F3/2 → 4I9/2 transition in a Nd:GdCOB crystal under pulsed Ti:sapphire pumping. The laser threshold in cw operation is investigated theoretically.
Efficient, tunable, zero-line-diode-pumped, continuous-wave Yb3+:Ca4GdO(BO3)3 laser
Authors: Druon Frederic , Auge Frederika , Balembois François , Georges Patrick , Brun Alain , Aron Astrid , Mougel Frederic , Aka Gerard , Vivien Daniel
Published: August 2017

We present an efficient tunable continuous-wave-diode-pumped Yb:GdCOB laser producing at room temperature 814 mW with a slope efficiency of 77% and a tunability from 101 7 nm to 1086 nm.
Students as E-Moderators – An Action Research Project
Authors: Robb Anna , Dunn Brenda
Published: August 2017

The use of online tools by Higher Education Institutions (HEI) to develop collaborative working through virtual learning environments (VLE) is becoming common place. This action research project resulted from the belief that students should have more control over their learning and are more likely to participate in VLEs when working collaboratively with their peers. With a focus on a specific internal, module blog, four part-time, distance learning HE students volunteered to become co-moderators for a four-week period. A mixed methods approach to data gathering was taken. Established issues surrounding confidence and technical skill were identified as key inhibitor factors. However, this paper also highlights the emerging issue concerning the individual student’s own understanding of their responsibilities as a distance learner and the effect this has on motivation and participation in VLEs. The results are analysed against existing models of online learning and implications for future practice identified.
The ‘Imagined to the Reimagined’ Revival of Learning in Higher Education
Authors: Wright T
Published: August 2017

In 1998 education was declared “the best economic policy that we have” (Department for Education and Employment [DfEE], 1998) highlighting links between educational attainment and potential earning power. It was from this point on that widening participation became an integral part of what education policy was about. Importantly, alongside this notion comes the assumption that economic, social, political and cultural injustices can be solved through education and up skilling. Offered as an opinion piece, for work that is on-going and expanding, this paper critiques the use of the most salient educational economic driver of the last 20-25 years, namely widening participation. This paper argues that the consequences of widening participation in higher education have been concealment of continuing social divisions, largely because they have been underpinned by neo-liberal rhetoric. It suggests counter-action through transgressive learning and teaching practice towards a consequence of remaking higher education that works more effectively for the disenfranchised and marginalised.
Preventing Plagiarism and Fostering Academic Integrity: A Practical Approach
Authors: Brown Nicole , Janssen Rosalind
Published: August 2017

Although plagiarism, cheating and academic integrity receive increased attention, literature provides little practical advice or strategies on how to approach these topics with students. In this paper we describe a case study in relation to an intervention we have developed to help our students prevent plagiarism and to foster academic integrity amongst our studentship. In the two hour workshop students are supported in gaining a deeper understanding of what plagiarism is and provides them with practical examples of how plagiarism can be avoided. In the context of the workshop plagiarism is discussed in its many forms of the intentional and unintentional stealing or appropriating of ideas that are not credited accordingly (Helgesson & Eriksson, 2015). The intervention also encompasses discussions around academic integrity and what academic integrity means in theory and in practice. The six steps in our intervention are a sorting activity (what is plagiarism?), the presentation of real cases (what is the impact of plagiarism?), practising to synthesise ideas (how can I prevent plagiarism), the role of plagiarism-detection software such as Turnitin (how can I check for plagiarism?), the formulation of an integrity code and a summary of the content covered in the session (what do I know now?). The intervention draws upon research and practical experiences and is designed in such a way that with adaptations it can be delivered to all levels of students and courses. Following the presentation of the individual elements of the workshop the article concludes with a brief outline of a research project in relation to our workshop, which will be used to inform our further development of the intervention but also to provide a more formal evaluation of its effectiveness.
An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Barriers to the Use of Humour in the Teaching of Childhood Studies
Authors: Noon Edward John
Published: August 2017

Whilst pedagogical humour is a common teaching strategy employed by educators across compulsory education systems, a review of the extant literature expounds that it is a tool largely neglected by instructors throughout higher education. As such, this study sought to discern the perspectives of educators concerning the barriers to the use of humour in the teaching of Childhood Studies. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with five educators on the BA (Hons) Childhood Studies programme at a Yorkshire-based post-1992 university. Verbatim transcripts of the interviews were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Respondents believed that an academic’s personality held a significant bearing upon their pedagogy, and therefore their use of classroom jocularity. Educators claimed that whilst pedagogical humour did have its benefits, it was also capable of causing offence, distracting from course content, and making students feel uncomfortable. Consequently, educators generated situated understandings of when and where they were permitted to employ pedagogical humour, and what form said humour should take; they were cautious not to overuse humour, and were also less likely to draw upon it when teaching emotive or distressing content, and when teaching groups of students they were less familiar with. Educators also noted that they were less likely to draw upon pedagogical humour in the lecture theatre, despite university-wide pressure for instructors to produce more interactive lectures.
Book Review - Innovations in Learning and Teaching: Showcasing New Approaches to Higher Education
Authors: Laughton David
Published: August 2017

Penman, C., & Foster, M. (2016), Innovations in Learning and Teaching: Showcasing new Approaches to Higher Education. Edinburgh: Merchiston Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-9576882-8-5
Editorial, Vol 5, No 3
Authors: Editors JPAAP
Published: August 2017

The editorial for JPAAP Vol 5, No 3.
The significance of some growth factors in the pathogenesis of endocrine ophthalmopathy
Authors: Charinzev Vladimir V. , Serkin Dmitriy M. , Serebryakova Olga V. , Charinzeva Svetlana V.
Published: August 2017

Aim. The purpose of this work was to study the role of transforming growth factors (TGF-β, FGF-2, VEGF-A) during endocrine ophthalmopathy (EOC).
Materials and methods. The study 119 patients with endocrine ophthalmopathy were examined, at the age of 48 [30; 56] years. There were 56 men (47%). The comparison groups were control group (Control) - 20 practically healthy persons, comparison group (Comparison group) - 20 patients with autoimmune pathology of the thyroid gland without EOC. All groups were comparable by sex and age. The object of the study was serum and tear fluid. To quantify the transforming growth factors (TGF-β, FGF-2, VEGF-A) in the blood and tear fluid, the enzyme immunoassay kit was used by Biokhimmak LLC.  The severity of the disease was exhibited according to the current classification. The statistical processing of the obtained data was carried out using the program Statistica 6.1.
Results. An increase in the concentration of all growth factors in blood serum and tear fluid was found in patients with endocrine ophthalmopathy, compared with a group of healthy individuals. It was noted that in the lacrimal fluid the increase in the concentration of the growth factors studied was associated with the severity of the disease and the activity of the process. The multidirectional dynamics of the content of the vascular endothelial growth factor was established, so the maximum value in the blood serum was determined in patients with mild severity in an inactive form, in the tear the highest rates were recorded in severe form of the active disease.
Conclusion. In patients with endocrine ophthalmopathy, the concentration of FGF-2 and TGF-β in the blood serum and tear increased to a greater extent in severe forms of the disease in the active phase. The maximum concentrations of FGF-2 and TGF-β in the serum and tear, VEGF-A in the tear are fixed in the active phase of the severe form of the endocrine ophthalmopathy. The results obtained allow us to regard FGF-2, TGF-β and VEGF-A as biological markers of gravity and endocrine ophthalmopathy activity.
Recommendations for the conduct, reporting, editing and publication of scholarly work in medical journals (russian language edition)
Authors: - -
Published: August 2017

This is a Russian language translation of the ICMJE Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals. This translation was prepared by V. Dengin with support from Media Sphera Publishing Group (academic editor Saygitov R.T., technical editors Solovova M.N.,Shoshina M.N.). The ICMJE has not endorsed nor approved the contents of this translation. The official version of the Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals is located at www.icmje.org. Users should cite this official version when citing the document.
The role of intrа and postoperative ACTH and cortisol levels measurement in patients with Cushing’s disease as an early predictors of remission.
Authors: Nadezhdina Elena Y. , Belaya Zhanna E. , Rozhinskaya Ludmila Y. , Azyzjan Vilen N. , Ivashenko Oksana V. , Ilyin Aleksander V. , Kolesnikova Galina S. , Stanoevich Irina V. , Lapshina Anastasia M. , Grigoriev Andrey Y.
Published: August 2017

Цель работы. Изучение динамического изменения интра- и ранних послеоперационных гормональных показателей (адренокортикотропного гормона (АКТГ) и кортизола) в качестве предикторов ремиссии гиперкортицизма.
Материал и методы. Проведен сравнительный анализ результатов эндоскопической аденомэктомии у 50 пациентов с болезнью Иценко–Кушинга. Пациенты были разделены на три группы в зависимости от исхода операции. Первая группа – пациенты с вторичной надпочечниковой недостаточностью, подтвержденной клинической картиной и уровнем кортизола меньше 50 нмоль/л; вторая группа – с нормализацией уровней АКТГ и кортизола; третья – с персистенцией болезни Иценко–Кушинга. Оценена динамика снижения уровней АКТГ и кортизола во время операции и в раннем послеоперационном периоде. Группу составили 38 женщин и 12 мужчин в возрасте от 15 до 66 лет. Заборы крови для оценки уровней АКТГ и кортизола производились из периферической вены: первый – на этапе разреза твердой мозговой оболочки, второй – сразу после удаления опухоли и заключительный – через 20 мин после удаления аденомы. Затем исследование вышеуказанных гормонов проводилось всем пациентам через сутки после операции. Уровни АКТГ и кортизола определялись путем иммунохемилюминесцентного анализа на автоматизированной системе Сobas 6000 (Roche, Франция). Референсные интервалы АКТГ – 0–30 нг/мл, кортизола – 123–626 нмоль/л.
Результаты. Не получено четкой зависимости между изменениями уровня исследуемых гормонов в интра- и раннем послеоперационном периоде (20 мин после удаления опухоли) и вероятностью наступления ремиссии заболевания (p > 0,0125). Результаты гормонального исследования через сутки коррелировали с частотой послеоперационной ремиссии (p < 0,0125). В послеоперационном периоде из 50 пациентов у 41 (82%) развилась надпочечниковая недостаточность, у 5 (10%) пациентов показатели нормализовались и у 4 (8%) пациентов наблюдалась персистенция гиперкортицизма.
Заключение. Интраоперационное определение уровней АКТГ и кортизола не является целесообразным для оценки радикальности удаления опухоли.
Surgical treatment of giant adenomas of parathyroid glands in primary hyperparathyroidism
Authors: Makarov Igor V. , Prokofjeva Natalia A. , Romanov Roman M. , Akhmataliev Talgat Kh.
Published: August 2017

Первичный гиперпаратиреоз (ПГПТ) является тяжелым инвалидизирующим заболеванием. Отсутствие скрининга гиперкальциемии в РФ – серьезная преграда для своевременного оказания специализированной хирургической помощи пациентам с данной патологией. Выявление ПГПТ на ранних этапах и оперативное удаление аденом околощитовидных желез позволяют предупредить развитие осложнений как со стороны почек, так и со стороны других органов и систем. Представлены два клинических наблюдения хирургического лечения больных ПГПТ с гигантскими аденомами околощитовидных желез: 5,8 × 3,5 × 1,5 см, весом 16,5 г и 6,0 × 3,5 × 2,5 см, весом 40 г. В обоих случаях отмечали высокие уровни паратгормона и общего кальция: 586,7 пг/мл; 3,12 ммоль/л и 876 пг/мл; 3,55 ммоль/л соответственно. В обоих случаях выявляется позднее обнаружение аденом околощитовидных желез и несвоевременное направление пациентов на лечение к хирургу-эндокринологу.
Оба пациента прооперированы. Послеоперационный период без осложнений. Удаление аденом выполняли под визуальным контролем возвратных нервов. В раннем послеоперационном периоде отмечалось резкое снижение паратгормона и ионизированного кальция, что подтверждало адекватность проведенного лечения. Больные выписаны в удовлетворительном состоянии под наблюдение хирурга и эндокринолога поликлиники.
2016 Russian clinical practice guidelines for differentiated thyroid cancer diagnosis and treatment
Authors: Beltsevich Dmitriy G. , Vanushko Vladimir E. , Rumiantsev Pavel O. , Melnichenko Galina A. , Kuznetsov Nikolay S. , Abrosimov Aleksandr Yu. , Polyakov Vladimir G. , Mudunov Ali M. , Podvyaznikov Sergey O. , Romanov Ilja S. , Polyakov Andrey P. , Sleptsov Ilja V. , Chernikov Roman A. , Vorobyov Sergey L. , Fadeyev Valentin V.
Published: August 2017

В представленных клинических рекомендациях обсуждаются современные подходы к диагностике и лечению дифференцированного рака щитовидной железы у взрослых. Изменения в настоящей редакции Клинических рекомендаций касаются показаний к пункционной биопсии, скринингового определения концентрации кальцитонина, унификации заключений цитологического исследования, новых подходах к послеоперационной динамической стратификации риска рецидива, показаний к супрессивной и заместительной терапии, таргетной терапии йоднегативных форм дифференцированного рака щитовидной железы.
Espacio de Formación Integral “Agricultura familiar en el Uruguay”. Propuesta de formación para el análisis crítico de la ruralidad uruguaya
Authors: Carámbula Pareja Matías , Fernández Rondoni Emilio
Published: August 2017

La Universidad de la República (UdelaR) de Uruguay ha iniciado un proceso de reforma que, entre otros objetivos, busca mejorar la integralidad de las funcionesuniversitarias. Una de las propuestas para fomentar la integración de actividades de enseñanza, investigación y extensión, es la promoción de los Espacios de Formación Integral (EFI). El EFI “Agricultura familiar en el Uruguay” es una propuesta formativa en la cual se articula un espacio de formación conceptual con un trabajo empírico de aproximación a la realidad, las dinámicas y las estrategiasde los agricultores familiares del Uruguay. A lo largo del tiempo se ha generado una diversidad de productos (artículos, ponencias, proyectos, tesis, grupos detrabajo) pero, sin dudas, la experiencia acumulada da cuenta que el principal resultado es una nueva forma de enseñar y aprender en sintonía con algunos de los sectores postergados del campo.
Desafíos de la Educación Alimentaria Nutricional: construcción de espacios y vínculos en el nivel inicial
Authors: Ravelli Sandra , Panicia Adriana , Figueroa Érica
Published: August 2017

Este artículo describe las intervenciones que se realizaron en el marco de un Proyecto de Extensión en Educación Experiencial de la Universidad Nacional del Litoral. La misma convocó a los alumnos avanzados que realizan las prácticas profesionales de la Licenciatura en Nutrición de la Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas. El proyecto tiene por objeto la promoción de una alimentación saludable a través de propuestas didácticas y lúdicas e involucra diferentes ejes: sobre alimentación saludable e higiene de manos y de los alimentos en el nivel inicial.El artículo abordará las tres etapas que insumió el proyecto: capacitación y vinculación de los agentes (equipo extensionista, docentes, no docentes, alumnos de prácticas profesionales y familias), construcción de recursos didácticos con contenidos de nutrición y paralelamente una etapa de interacción e implementación de las actividades con la comunidad. Asimismo, se dará cuenta de los logros y dificultades que implicó su desarrollo.
Vigilancia nutricional en escolares de la ciudad de Santa Fe: educación experiencial con estudiantes de Licenciatura en Nutrición
Authors: Dezar Gimena , Kruger Ana Luz
Published: August 2017

El presente trabajo relata la experiencia de una propuesta de práctica de extensión de educación experiencial desarrollada por alumnas de 3º año de la carrera de Licenciatura en Nutrición de la Universidad Nacional del Litoral (UNL).Además, participaron el equipo docente de la cátedra de Epidemiología y Salud Pública, tutores, docentes y directivos de nueve escuelas primarias de la ciudadde Santa Fe, niños y niñas de esas instituciones, sus padres y familias. Desde el equipo docente se viene trabajando en extensión, integrándola con la docencia y la investigación, haciendo hincapié en problemas nutricionales que ocurren en la niñez. En esta dirección, y en concordancia con lo planteado desde la UNL, se intenta contribuir de manera significativa a una mejor calidad y pertinenciauniversitaria, participando en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje, en la generación de nuevos conocimientos y en la apropiación social de los mismos
La lactancia como eje integrador de actividades en docencia, investigación y extensión
Authors: Rojo Hebe , Mirkin Silvia , Aguirre Silvina , Giorgis Andrea
Published: August 2017

Promover la lactancia materna constituye una sencilla estrategia de prevención de la morbimortalidad infantil. Las decisiones y actitudes del equipo de salud condicionan los resultados de lactancia en una población. Por ello, capacitar a estudiantes de Medicina y motivarlos a participar en actividades diversas relacionadas con la lactancia constituye una estrategia de promoción a largoplazo. Se describen en este trabajo actividades encuadradas en la docencia, la extensión y la investigación que se realizan en la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional de Tucumán tomando como eje a la lactancia. La docencia está representada por el Módulo Optativo Lactancia Materna, que se articula con el Voluntariado Universitario Apoyo a la Lactancia Materna y con el Proyecto de investigación sobre la misma temática. Se destaca la participación activa de los estudiantes y el valor de esta experiencia para su formación profesional y humana.
Salud bucal: curricularización de la extensión en los Espacios de Formación Integrados de la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
Authors: Agüero Natalia , Lattanzi Leonor , Cornejo Lila Susana , Gigena Pablo Cristian
Published: August 2017

Se propone la curricularización de la extensión universitaria en Espacios de Formación Integrados en el proyecto “Desarrollo e implementación de estrategias de promoción de la salud contextualizadas para la apropiación de conductas de salud bucal en adolescentes de comunidades educativas vulnerables”, desarrollado desde la Facultad de Odontología y Escuela de Trabajo Social de la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba en la comunidad educativa del Instituto Provincial de Educación Media n° 377 de Barrio Ciudad Villa Angelelli. Los estudiantes de esta escuela, familias y comunidad barrial, se caracterizan porvivir situaciones con vulnerabilización socioambiental. En prácticas de extensión integradas al currículo universitario, los estudiantes se involucran en la resolución de problemáticas de la comunidad donde se ponen a prueba conocimiento académico, interdisciplina y pluralidad de profesiones en interacción con otros actores sociales. Se problematizan y resignifican las prácticas de enseñanza, locual posibilita formas de aprender y de evaluar procesos para una formación más integral de futuros profesionales universitarios.
La extensión en la currícula desde la perspectiva docente en Odontología Social de la Universidad Nacional de Rosario
Authors: Maino Andrea , Díaz Aníbal
Published: August 2017

Este trabajo apunta a reflexionar sobre un diseño curricular de la cátedra de Odontología Social de la Universidad Nacional de Rosario que desde su comienzo y hasta la actualidad está atravesado por la extensión universitaria. Por lo tanto, estamos hablando de un escenario complejo donde cada componente de ese diseño nos obliga a repensar y poner a prueba el conocimiento académico, lointerdisciplinario y la pluralidad de las profesiones en la formación de los futuros odontólogos en lo relacionado a las prácticas de promoción de la salud. Este análisis busca problematizar, resignificar prácticas de enseñanza y posibilitar otras formas de aprendizajes donde el sujeto es colectivo. La relación tiempo/cobertura curricular nos interroga sobre el valor de las propuestas que remitena la extensión en términos de contenidos a abordar y profundidad de su tratamiento. Por eso es factible pensar en estrategias de planificación con los estudiantes de manera que lo sientan como propio.
Juego, ingenio y emoción: otra forma de aprender matemática
Authors: Lovatto Mariel , Zanabria Claudia , Municoy María Cecilia , Alaniz Belquis , Huespe Agustina
Published: August 2017

Enmarcado en la III Convocatoria a Prácticas de Educación Experiencial, este proyecto tuvo como eje temático el proceso de enseñanza de la matemática desde la mirada de la “motivación”, perspectiva ésta que implica el uso de estrategias que incorporan fundamentalmente un corte lúdico además de herramientas tecnológicas y comunicativas. Pensado y ejecutado por docentes investigadores de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas de la Universidad Nacional del Litoral y estudiantes que cursaban materias correspondientes al área Matemática.Fue construido con base en los aportes de distintos autores que han valorado la importancia del juego en el aprendizaje y han demostrado en diversos estudiosque un juego produce interés, motivación, diversión, desbloqueo y gusto por estudiar matemática.Las actividades en las Escuelas de Enseñanza Secundaria Orientadas que participaron incluyeron juegos por Internet y de mesa y permitieron verificar una muy buena relación entre la teoría indicada como soporte y la realidad.
Experiencias desde la educación matemática: encrucijadas entre docencia, extensión e investigación
Authors: Götte Marcela , Mántica Ana María
Published: August 2017

Presentamos dos propuestas de aprendizaje–servicio desarrolladas en el marco de convocatorias de proyectos de Voluntariado Universitario de la Secretaría de Políticas Universitarias. Dichas experiencias tienen como denominador común la participación de estudiantes y docentes del profesorado en Matemática de la Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Universidad Nacional del Litoral y una institución educativa de la región. Estas propuestas, aunque puntuales, enriquecen los proyectos curriculares pues ponen en evidencia las fortalezas y debilidades con que se cuenta para resolver las situaciones reales y nos permiten comenzar a pensar el currículo como amalgamador de los aprendizajes con el objeto de lograruna formación integral de los futuros docentes. A partir de ellas surgen proposiciones para abordar la integración de alumnos con discapacidades desde la formación inicial y el diseño de un proyecto de investigación para el estudio de propuestas didácticas donde la tecnología sea un medio para enseñar matemática en el aula.
Apertura al conocimiento en Ciencias Naturales a través de la experimentación
Authors: Furlani Mirta , Palma Susana , Rebechi Silvina , Salsi María Sara
Published: August 2017

El acercamiento de un grupo de docentes universitarios a la enseñanza y al aprendizaje de las Ciencias Naturales del nivel medio mediante cursos de formación docente, fue el disparador por el que la Universidad Nacional del Litoral y una escuela media de la ciudad de Santa Fe se vincularan a través de un Proyecto de Extensión de Cátedra. El proyecto consistió en generar estrategias sobre base de la experimentación como una forma de “aprender y enseñar ciencias” a partir de la puesta a punto del equipamiento disponible en las escuelas que no había sido usado con anterioridad y de transmitir esta experiencia a la comunidad.
Experiencia de integración de docencia y extensión universitaria para la ampliación de derechos de la niñez en comunidad
Authors: D´Angelo Marcela , Donayo Florencia , Heinrich Verónica
Published: August 2017

El presente trabajo comparte la experiencia de tejer territorio con tramas conjuntas de actores locales de la ciudad de Recreo y de la Universidad Nacional de Litoral. Partimos del diagnóstico situacional construido con la comunidad, donde niños y niñas expresan sus inquietudes de ampliar y disponer de recursos y/o espacios de ocupaciones significativas lúdicos y recreativos; siendo un aporte el Proyecto de Educación Experiencial: Inquietes1 Derechos en Movimiento, en acompañar y contribuir intersectorialmente a procesos de participaciónprotagónica de la niñez en esta localidad en todos los momentos metodológicos y a la formación universitaria de estudiantes promotores de salud. Se destaca que enseñar y aprender con los movimientos de salud de la propia comunidad permite el reconocimiento colectivo acerca de la importancia de contar con otro/a a la hora de abordar situaciones en su complejidad desde el enfoque de derechos.
Una experiencia de curricularización de la extensión en Bioingeniería
Authors: Sassetti Fernando , Perassi Marisol , Kadur Diego , Billordo Javier
Published: August 2017

Este artículo presenta la experiencia de curricularización de la extensión universitaria implementada en la asignatura “Organización de los sistemas de salud” de la carrera de Bioingeniería de la Facultad de Ingeniería de la UniversidadNacional de Entre Ríos durante los años 2014 y 2015. La metodología desarrollada para integrar las actividades de extensión y de enseñanza se basa en la estrategiade Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos. A modo de evaluación de la misma, se incluyen las valoraciones de los estudiantes respecto de cómo vivenciaron una forma de aprendizaje basada en lo experiencial. Los mismos reconocen que lasacciones de articulación docencia–extensión son de central importancia para la formación crítica y contextualizada como futuros profesionales.
Convergencia entre formación y extensión: intervención preprofesional en Trabajo Social en la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
Authors: Peralta María Inés , Bermudez Sabrina , Garcia Elettore Paola
Published: August 2017

Pensar las tres funciones de la universidad es un desafío que nos debe llevar a plantear prácticas de formación, investigación y extensión integrales, interrelacionadas e interdisciplinarias. El artículo aborda la experiencia concretaque estamos llevando adelante docentes de la asignatura Intervención preprofesional, que se dicta en el quinto nivel de la Licenciatura en Trabajo Social de la Facultad de Ciencias Social de la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba.Construir puentes entre el mundo académico y mundo profesional es una necesidad que requiere tanto de esfuerzos teórico–conceptuales como político–institucionales. El primero se verá enriquecido al complejizarse los debates que definen los problemas de investigación y en el segundo se abrirán caminos paraaportar a la necesaria autonomía de los profesionales respecto de las definiciones políticas de las instituciones en las que se desempeñan.
Sumario
Authors: +E Revista
Published: August 2017

Sumario de la revista de extensión universitaria +E # 05 "Economía social y solidaria"
Results and findings in the socio-economic determinants of adolescent pregnancy in Katutura, Windhoek: Namibia
Authors: Amakali-Nauiseb Taimi , Jaswa Susie-Ubomba
Published: August 2017

This study focuses on the results and findings in the study on socio-economic determinants of adolescent pregnancy in Katutura, Windhoek: Namibia.The aim of this study was to analyze and to come forth with results and findings to explore the socio-economic determinants of adolescent pregnancy in Katutura, Windhoek: Namibia.The clinical study was a cross-sectional, descriptive study of three months duration. Semi-structured interviews methods were utilized to collect the data. A random sampling method was use to select the participant. Study population was all pregnant women attending the Katutura antenatal clinic during the time of the study. The study sample of 150 pregnant adolescent were accepted into the study. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were adhered in the selection process. Data analysis; qualitative and quantitative thematically analysis was used to interpret the data.Based on the findings of the study 89% of the pregnant adolescent falls between the ages 17-21 who visited the ante -natal clinic. The majority interviewed represents 65% of the highest-grade completed grade 8-10. 79% of the pregnant adolescents were still living with their parents. The mean age of the first intercourse was 16.5 years. 71% represent their first pregnancy, compare to 29 % who said this was their second pregnancy. 46% plan to give their babies away, to their mothers which represent 84, 7%. 54 % of the pregnant adolescent prefer to take up their parental role, responsibility and accountability compare to the 46 %, shifting their roles to extended families.
Optical properties and electronic polarizability of boron-antimonide semiconductor
Authors: Daoud Salah , Latreche Abdelhakim
Published: August 2017

The high-frequency and static dielectric constants, the reflex index, the total optical electronegativity difference, the bulk modulus, the micro-hardness, the plasmon energy and the electronic polarizability of cubic zincblende boron-antimonide semiconductor have been estimated by using some empirical formulas. These parameters are analyzed by comparing them against the available experimental and theoretical data. In general, our obtained results agree well with other theoretical data from the literature.