bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy With Multifocal Electroretinography
Authors: So Scott C , Hedges Thomas R , Schuman Joel S , Quireza Maria Luz Amaro
Published: January 2019

* BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To describe the changes revealed by multifocal electroretinography (ERG) in patients taking hydroxychloroquine.

* PATIENTS AND METHODS: Six patients being treated for various inflammatory conditions with hydroxychloroquine for periods ranging from 8 months to 7 years were consecutively evaluated. Each examination included measurement of Snellen visual acuities, Amsler grid assessment, and automated visual field testing. In some cases, funduscopic examinations were complimented by photography and fluorescein angiography. Multifocal ERG was performed for all patients.

* RESULTS: Three patients (six eyes) were found to have distinctive abnormalities on multifocal ERG consisting of pericentral depression of ERG signals. The abnormalities on multifocal ERG corresponded with the patients' subjective descriptions and the visual field depiction of their pericentral scotomas. All affected patients had been taking hydroxychloroquine for at least 7 years. One patient with generalized depression on multifocal ERG had possible hydroxychloroquine retinopathy. Two patients (three eyes) had relatively normal results on multifocal ERG.

* CONCLUSION: Multifocal ERG objectively demonstrates depression of signals in the perifoveal region in visually symptomatic patients with longterm hydroxychloroquine use. Even patients with normal visual acuity and no fundus abnormalities can have abnormal results. Although we have not yet identified patients with abnormalities on multifocal ERG before the onset of symptoms, multifocal ERG may be useful in monitoring patients at risk and may provide an earlier opportunity to identify maculopathy.

[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2003;34:251-258.]
Compact Bulb Pipette Simplifies Paracentesis
Authors: O'Rourke James , Taylor Daniel M , Wang Yafei
Published: January 2019

Abstract. Anterior chamber paracentesis is typically done using a tuberculin syringe, hypodermic needle, fixation forceps, and lid speculum. A compact suction pipette design simplifies the tap by eliminating unneeded instrumentation and minimizing needle dead space. The short (1/4-inch) 30-gauge needle tip eases limbal penetration. The soft plastic suction bulb provides a prompt and controlled aspiration of small volumes. Compared with syringe-needle methods, the pipette refines paracentesis by reducing the complexity and duration of aqueous withdrawal. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004;35:172-173.]
Phacoemulsification Cataract Extraction and Intraocular Lens Implantation in Patients With Behçet's Disease
Authors: Berker Nilufer , Soykan Emel , Elgin Ufuk , Ozkan Seyhan Sonar
Published: January 2019

* BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the outcomes of phacoemulsification cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation in patients with Behcet's disease.

* PATIENTS AND METHODS: This prospective study was based on 40 eyes of 34 patients with Behcet's disease who underwent phacoemulsification cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation between May 2000 and February 2003. Their postoperative ocular complications and visual outcomes were observed during a mean follow-up period of 18.35 ± 6.17 months (range, 6 to 32 months).

* RESULTS: Postoperative visual acuity increased in 29 eyes (72.5%) and was 20/40 or better in 18 eyes (45%). It decreased in 7 eyes (17.5%), resulting in a visual acuity of 20/400 or worse. The most frequent postoperative complication was posterior capsular opacification, which developed in 15 eyes (37.5%). Other complications were posterior synechiae formation in 7 eyes (17.5%), severe inflammation in 5 eyes (12.5%), cystoid macular edema in 5 eyes (12.5%), epiretinal membrane in 3 eyes (7.5%), and optic atrophy in 2 eyes (5%).

* CONCLUSION: With appropriate preoperative and postoperative suppression of inflammation, phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation are safe procedures leading to visual improvement in patients with Behcet's disease without preexisting fundus lesions.

[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004;35:215-218.]
Anatomic and Visual Acuity Outcomes Following Thermal Laser Photocoagulation or Photodynamic Therapy for Symptomatic Circumscribed Choroidal Hemangioma With Associated Serous Retinal Detachment
Authors: Scott Ingrid U , Gorscak Jason , Gass J Donald M , Feuer William J , Murray Timothy G
Published: January 2019

* BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: This study reports and compares the anatomic and visual acuity outcomes of patients treated with either thermal laser photocoagulation or photodynamic therapy for circumscribed choroidal hemangioma with associated serous retinal detachment.

* PATIENTS AND METHODS: Retrospective, consecutive, interventional case series of patients treated for symptomatic circumscribed choroidal hemangioma.

* RESULTS: Thirteen of 23 patients (57%) treated with thermal laser photocoagulation exhibited complete resolution of subretinal fluid, 6 (26%) had partial resolution of subretinal fluid, and 4 (17%) had persistent subretinal fluid despite therapy. At 3 months posttreatment, visual acuity was improved in 6 (26%), stable in 13 (57%), and worsened in 4 (17%) of 23 patients. All 5 patients who underwent photodynamic therapy had complete resolution of subretinal fluid. At 3 months posttreatment, visual acuity improved in 4 (80%), remained stable in 1 (20%), and worsened in 0 (0%) patients.

* CONCLUSIONS: Photodynamic therapy shows similar if not better anatomic and visual acuity results than thermal laser photocoagulation when treating symptomatic circumscribed choroidal hemangioma.

[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004;35:281-291.]
Subhyaloid Hemorrhage Treated With SF
6
Gas Injection
Authors: Park Sang-Woo , Seo Man-Seong
Published: January 2019

Abstract. A 72-year old woman with a premacular subhyaloid hemorrhage could not be treated by laser photodisruption due to a thick posterior cortical vitreous. Pure sulfur hexafluoride (SF6, 0.3 mL) gas was injected intravitreally without recombinant tissue plasminogen activator, and facedown positioning was recommended for 5 days. Posterior vitreous detachment was induced and the hemorrhage dispersed into the vitreous cavity. Eight weeks later, her visual acuity had recovered from hand motions to 20/40. Fluorescein angiography revealed an arterial macroaneurysm in the inferotemporal retina. Intravitreal SF6 gas injection without recombinant tissue plasminogen activator may be an alternative method for treating a relatively new subhyaloid hemorrhage. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004;35:335-337.]
Glaucoma Implant Surgery With Autogenous Fascia Lata in Scleromalacia Perforans
Authors: Egrilmez Sait , Yagci Ayse , Ates Halil , Azarsiz S Sertac , Andac Kutay
Published: January 2019

Abstract. A 51 -year-old woman with bilateral scleromalacia perforans and advanced glaucoma in the left eye was evaluated. Glaucoma implant surgery with autogenous fascia lata graft for reinforcement of the underlying sclera and a patch graft overlying the tube to prevent tube erosion was planned because of insufficient response to medical glaucoma therapy. Intraocular pressure decreased from 55 to 15 mm Hg and remained under 20 mm Hg throughout the follow-up period of 24 months. No complication was noted. Glaucoma implant surgery using autogenous fascia lata to form a healthy ground and a patch graft to prevent tube erosion seems to be a safe and effective method when normal sclera is lacking, such as in scleromalacia perforans. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004;35:338-342.]
A Novel High-Resolution Kinetic Method for Visual Field Mapping of Scotoma in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Authors: Zur Dror , Simon Guy J Ben , Loewenstein Anat , Alster Yair , Moisseiev Joseph , Ullman Shimon
Published: January 2019

* BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To exam ine a new high-resolution kinetic mapping method for scotoma in age-related macular degeneration.

* PATIENTS AND METHODS: A computer-based program for kinetic visual field mapping was tested in IO healthy subjects and 14 patients with age-related macular degeneration and fixed preferred retinal locus. The stimulus was presented using a back projector on a screen located 40 cm from the subject. The findings were then compared with static results.

* RESULTS: Control group mapping revealed good congruency with the anatomic blind spot. Mapping of the 14 patients with age-related macular degeneration was rapid and revealed good accuracy. The average deviation of the mapping border from the anatomic scotoma border was no more than 3.1% of the scotoma radius. Static mapping of 7 of the patients with age-related macular degeneration was longer and revealed lower accuracy.

* CONCLUSIONS: The proposed method is more rapid, accurate, and consistent than static mapping. It allows accurate mapping of central scotoma with suprathreshold stimulus, and may be used in the future for detecting the early stages of age-related macular degeneration using subthreshold stimulus.

[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004:35:395-405.]
Feasibility of Noninvasive Imaging of Chorioretinal Oxygenation
Authors: Shahidi Mahnaz , Blair Norman P , Mori Marek , Zelkha Ruth
Published: January 2019

* BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The feasibility of an optical system for noninvasive imaging of chorioretinal oxygénation was evaluated. Due to its depth discrimination, this optical section imaging technique has potential for differential imaging of oxygen tension in the chorioretinal vasculatures.

* MATERIALS AND METHODS: The method consisted of projecting a narrow laser line obliquely on the retina after intravenous injection of an oxygen-sensitive probe and imaging the phosphorescence emission. Due to the angle between the incident laser and imaging path, a phosphorescence optical section image of the retina was captured. The phosphorescence intensity was measured in the chorioretinal vasculatures. The method was tested in three rats while breathing 10% oxygen, 50% oxygen, and room air.

RESULTS: On the phosphorescence optical section image, vasculatures appeared laterally displaced according to their depth location, displaying probe phosphorescence separately in the chorioretinal vasculatures. Oxygénation increased in all vasculatures with increased inhaled percent oxygen. Oxygénation in the retinal artery was 2.3, 1.9, and 1.6 times oxygénation in the retinal vein, capillary, and choroid, respectively. During hypoxia, oxygénation decreased by 28%, 18%, 22%, and 14% in the retinal vein, artery, capillary, and choroid, respectively. During hyperoxia, oxygénation increased by 30%, 45%, 36%, and 28% in the retinal vein, artery, capillary, and choroid, respectively.

* CONCLUSION: The results demonstrate the feasibility of this technique for noninvasive and separate imaging of chorioretinal oxygénation and its potential for three-dimensional oxygen tension imaging.

[Ophthalmic Suig Lasers Imaging 2004;35:4l5-422.]
Transpalpebral Migration of Solid Silicone Explant in a Phthisical Globe
Authors: Shah Nikunj J , Jalali Subhadra , Shah Vinay A , Sharma Savitri
Published: January 2019

Abstract. A rare case of transpalpebral migration of a solid silicone expiant associated with polymicrobial infection in a pthisical eye is described. The condition resolved completely after surgical removal, wound repair, and antibiotic therapy. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004;35:423-425.]
Small Pupil Phacoemulsification Using Iris Sutures: A New Method?
Authors: Freitas Lincoln L , Casanova Fabio H , Bonomo Pedro Paulo
Published: January 2019

Abstract. A case is presented in which an alternative surgical method for managing poorly dilating pupils preoperatively or intraoperatively was employed. The technique uses iris sutures, is simple, safe, easily reproducible, and reversible, and does not require new devices for pupil enlargement. This new surgical method is appropriate for extracapsular cataract extraction and phacoemulsification or posterior segment surgeries, and maintains pupillary appearance and function postoperatively. Although other techniques are generally available, this technique may be useful in unique situations where other pupil devices or methods are not available. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 200435:434437.]
Late Reexposure After Upper Eyelid Tarsoconjunctival Flap for Exposed Porous Orbital Implant
Authors: Kashkouli Mohsen Bahmani , Beigi Bijan
Published: January 2019

Abstract. The records of four patients with exposed porous orbital implant treated with the upper eyelid tarsoconjunctival Hughes flap were reviewed. The tarsoconjunctival Hughes flap was fashioned for two patients with recurrent orbital porous implant exposure and two patients with primary orbital porous implant exposure (5 to 6 mm at largest dimension; mean, 5.6 mm). There were two hydroxyapatite and two highdensity polyethylene implants. In all patients, reexposure (2 to 3 mm at largest dimension; mean, 2.5 mm) occurred 6 to 24 weeks (mean, 13 weeks) after the tarsoconjunctival Hughes flap procedure at the junction of the flap and the socket surface conjunctiva. Mean follow-up duration was 18.7 months (range, 7 to 27 months). Linear late reexposure is the main drawback of the upper eyelid tarsoconjunctival Hughes flap to cover an exposed orbital porous implant. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004;35:499-502.]
Combined Cyclectomy-Trabeculectomy Procedure for Refractory Glaucoma
Authors: Engin Günay , Yilmazli Cemil , Engin Kaya N , Gülkilik Gökhan , Bilgic Levent
Published: January 2019

Abstract. A new surgical technique for cases of refractory glaucoma is described. The technique has been performed on 42 severely glaucomatous eyes. The technique consists of a partial excision of the ciliary body combined with a trabeculectomy to maintain an effective filtration by several passages. All excised material was verified as ciliary body by an ophthalmic pathologist. The follow-up period was 2 to 5 years. Intraocular pressure decreased after the operation and remained less than 20 mm Hg in 39 eyes. The visual acuity increased in 8 of 42 eyes and remained the same in 32 eyes. Complications were similar to those seen after trabeculectomy. This method is efficient for severely glaucomatous eyes that are difficult to manage with trabeculectomy alone. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004;35:507-511.]
Common Neonatal Rashes
Authors: Chadha Angad , Jahnke Marla
Published: January 2019

Skin eruptions are commonly encountered in the neonatal and infant period and can be a source of concern for providers and parents alike. We present a brief, clinically focused discussion on topics commonly encountered by the pediatrician with a focus on pearls of knowledge to help distinguish diseases from one another and from more serious conditions. We review miliaria, transient neonatal pustular melanosis, neonatal cephalic pustulosis, erythema toxicum neonatorum, diaper dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis. Treatment strategies are also discussed.

[Pediatr Ann.
2019;48(1):e16–e22.]
Newborn Skin Care
Authors: Albahrani Yasser , Hunt Raegan
Published: January 2019

The skin serves as a unique barrier from the outside world and undergoes critical changes during its development and maturation. This article reviews evidence-based recommendations for the routine care of newborn skin that should be integrated into the pediatrician's practice.

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Pediatr Ann.
2019;48(1):e11–e15.]
Intranasal Steroid Therapy for Allergic Rhinitis
Authors: Seth Divya , Kamat Deepak
Published: January 2019

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common medical condition in children. It is associated with significant morbidity because symptoms can adversely affect quality of life. The goals of treatment of AR are to provide effective prevention as well as symptom alleviation. Pharmacotherapy is often necessary for the reduction of symptoms and the associated morbidity. Intranasal steroids (INS) are highly effective drugs for treatment of AR and are more efficacious compared to other medications used to treat AR such as antihistamines and leukotriene modifiers. Several formulations of INS are available, all of which have approximately the same efficacy and safety profile. The most common adverse effect is local irritation. Systemic absorption from nasal mucosa is low and thus systemic effects are rare. However, prolonged use of INS, especially in patients who are also using oral or inhaled steroids, can result in hypothalamic-pituitary-axis suppression.

[
Pediatr Ann.
2019;48(1):e43–e48.]
Differences in Advance Care Planning Between American Indian and White Older Adults
Authors: Kwak Jung , Cho Young Ik , Lee Yeon-Shim , Noh Hyunjin , Roh Soonhee
Published: January 2019

Advance care planning (ACP) is understudied among American Indian individuals. A cross-sectional, self-administered survey was conducted with a convenience sample of 200 American Indian and 436 non-Hispanic White older adults from two Midwestern states to identify correlates of ACP. Compared with their White peers, American Indian older adults were significantly less likely to have an end-of-life (EOL) care plan or to have completed a durable power of attorney for health care (DPAHC) or a living will. Multivariate logistic regression showed that having an EOL plan was associated with older age, having some college education or more, and having a greater number of chronic conditions, but not with race. Having a DPAHC was associated with being White, older age, having lower levels of depressive symptoms, and having a greater number of chronic conditions, whereas completing a living will was associated with being White, older age, having some college education or more, and having a greater number of chronic conditions. Nurses need to engage in targeted culturally sensitive approaches to promote ACP, grounded in indigenous cultures' health beliefs and practices.
[Res Gerontol Nurs. 2019; 12(1):34–43.]
Variation in Licensed Nurse Staffing Characteristics by State Requirements in Residential Care
Authors: Rome Vincent , Harris-Kojetin Lauren , Carder Paula
Published: January 2019

Research on licensed nurses in assisted living and residential care communities (RCCs) is sparse compared to that on licensed nurses in nursing homes. RCCs are state-regulated; thus, staffing requirements vary considerably. The current study analyzed variation in characteristics of licensed nurses by state-specific requirements for licensed nurses in RCCs. A significantly higher percentage of RCCs with one or more RNs (68.87%) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) or licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) (56.85%) were found among states with licensed nurse requirements compared to states with no such requirements (37.35% and 29.08%, respectively;
p
< 0.05). LPN/LVN hours were higher among RCCs in states with licensed nurse requirements compared to RCCs in states with no such requirements (17 minutes and 8 minutes, respectively;
p
< 0.05). The findings provide the first evidence of variation in characteristics of licensed nurses by state-specific requirements for licensed nurses.

[Res Gerontol Nurs. 2019; 12(1):27–33.]
Health Literacy and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Mexican-American Women
Authors: Flores Bertha E. , Acton Gayle , Arevalo-Flechas Lyda , Gill Sara , Mackert Michael
Published: January 2019

Background:

Health literacy is a requisite skill for making personal health and health care decisions. Low health literacy may contribute to lower cervical cancer screening rates and cervical cancer health disparities among Mexican-American women in South Texas.

Objective:

To explore older Mexican-American women's health literacy related to cervical cancer from the perspective of Zarcadoolas, Pleaseant, and Greer's health literacy model.

Methods:

We conducted five focus groups and seven individual interviews with 30 Mexican and Mexican-American women in South Texas. We analyzed demographic data using descriptive statistics and conducted thematic analysis of focus group and individual interview data.

Key Results:

Several themes reflected the domains of health literacy, including fundamental literacy (“speaking of language”), science literacy (cancer prevention), cultural literacy (“we are different”), civic literacy (the availability of “consejos” [advice]), and media literacy (e.g., “telenovelas” [soap-operas] teach a lot). In this article, we present findings related to culture and language under the domains of fundamental and cultural literacy.

Conclusions:

Mexican-American women's cultural values and language use may serve as both deterrents and incentives to cervical cancer screening. The meaning of words can be lost in translations. Health care providers can use this information to provide cervical cancer screening education congruent with Mexican-American's culture, language, and code switching.[HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice. 2019;3(1):e1–e8.]

Plain Language Summary:

The understanding of culture and language can help health care providers improve cervical cancer screening practices among Mexican-American women. The results from this study can be used to individualize patient care and to develop education and communication strategies that are similar to the population we serve, including Mexican-American women.
The Contested Memory of the First World War in Montenegro
Authors: Šístek František
Published: January 2019

This article focuses on the memory of the period 1914–1916, from the Sarajevo assassination and outbreak of war up to the occupation of Montenegro by the Austro-Hungarian Empire in January 1916 and on two, Serbian and Montenegrin national narratives about the First World War.
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Ta članek tematizira spomin na obdobje 1914-1916, od atentata na Sarajevu in od izbruha vojne do okupacije Črne gore s strani avstro-ogrskega imperija januarja 1916, in analizira dve nacionalni, srbski in črnogorski pripovedi o prvi svetovni vojni.
“Dispersed World, Dispersed Legacy.” Photographic Narratives of the First World War on the Basis of Polish “Archives”
Authors: Demski Dagnosław
Published: January 2019

The article examines the subject of memory of the First World War in Poland (by the end of 2016), and deals with issue of presenting it by the Polish Army Museum, selected local regional museums and National Digital Archives (NAC). Author analysis, how different ways of commemorating or simply presenting events related to the First World war are shaped and constructed through localization of institution (central or regional), or using particular media (photo digital archive).
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Članek preučuje spomine na prvo svetovno vojno na Poljskem (do konca leta 2016) in se ukvarja z vprašanjem, kako so predstavljeni v Muzeju Poljske vojske, v nekaterih lokalnih regionalnih muzejih in nacionalnih digitalnih arhivih (NAC). Avtor analizira, kako se oblikujejo in gradijo različni načini spominjanja in predstavitve dogodkov, povezanih s prvo svetovno vojno, bodisi z lokalizacijo institucije (centralne ali regionalne) bodisi z uporabo določenih medijev (foto digitalni arhiv).
The Christmas Truce of 1914 in the Film Joyeux Noël (2005)
Authors: Kovačević Ivan
Published: January 2019

The 2005 film Joyeux Noël describes events on the Western Front on Christmas Day in 1914. After several months of trench warfare under difficult weather conditions, singing carols on Christmas Eve began a spontaneous truce known as the Christmas Truce, which included Christmas day itself. The analysis of the film traces the French-German conflicts, the possibility of joint action by Christian churches, and elements of interaction.
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Film Joyeux Noël iz leta 2005 opisuje dogodke na zahodni fronti na božični dan leta 1914. Po nekaj mesecih težkih bitk v rovih in nadvse neprijetnih vremenskih razmerah se je s petjem na božični večer začelo spontano premirje, znano kot božični premirje, ki je vključevalo tudi božični dan. Analiza filma prepoznava francosko-nemške konflikte, možnosti skupnega delovanja krščanskih cerkva in elementov interakcije.
Primary sources for a digital-born history: the Hispanic blogosphere on the Spanish Civil War and Franco’s regime
Authors: Eiroa San Francisco Matilde
Published: January 2019

The digital environment has enabled the creation of new genres and formats that give birth to an array of digital-born sources at the disposal of historians. The traditional digitised sources that refer us to conventional archives are now joined by a series of on-line resources with valuable information on the history and culture of today’s world, which should not be ignored by the historiography focused on studying the recent past as well as historiography aiming to analyse the dialogues between past and present. In this document, we have chosen one of those sources, blogs, and we propose methodological guidelines for their analysis. Moreover, a specific analysis is proposed on blogs related to the history and memory of the Spanish Civil War and Franco’s regime.
Jurisdictional Culture and Memory Digitization of the “Government of Justice.” Data Modeling and Digital Approach for the Legal History of Ibero-America
Authors: Gayol Víctor , Melo Flórez Jairo Antonio
Published: January 2019

Can a machine retrieve the cultural meaning from a corpus of sources? This article addresses the scope and restrictions that digitization, transcription, and data modeling represents for machine-mediated readings of legal, historical records, particularly those derived from the cultural context of Hispanic empire. It compares the dichotomy between the ambiguous language of ancient regime legal texts and the unambiguity required by machinereadable files. Besides, is problematize the corporal reading and the strategy of distant-reading and visualizations as a model for interpretation of vast bulk of textual data. We propose a strategy for segmentation and data modelling for the approach the textual logic of ancient regime legal records based on their hierarchization, interrelation with nonjudiciary sources (theological, historical, philosophical, etc.), its internal segmentation, the non-linear logic of the normative, and the authoritative requirements of compilations and relevant legal works. Its conclude that the advantages of automation are attached to the ability to manipulate files without distorting the original meaning of the texts, therefore, it proposes the necessity to develop standardized vocabularies that help to avoid anachronistic approaches regarding Modern Age legal sources.
European Digital memories in a transnational era. The references from the European Observatory on Memories
Authors: Guixé i Coromines Jordi
Published: January 2019

This essay takes up the question of transmission in the context of politics and projects of memory from the last decade. I have dubbed this period “the decade of memory, of remembrance”. The first decade of the 21st century saw an exponential growth in digital platforms, focused on catastrophes and conflicts in the previous century as well as more recent events. Public, academic, and institutional initiatives were accompanied by a public and private support to recover the memory of the past in Spain and Europe. This recovery effort placed intangible heritage, and memory at the centre of contemporary historical efforts. Our work and references are analysed from the projects of the European Observatory on Memories (EUROM) criteria, objectives but also technical tools.
Student Satisfaction and Continuance Model of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Usage
Authors: Weli Weli
Published: January 2019

The rapid growth through the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems by Indonesian companies has been responded by ERP vendors in providing skilled human resources in ERP environment by cooperating with universities. SAP as one of the ERP vendors has also cooperated with Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia Jakarta, particularly for accounting students, training is conducted since 2013. This study will test the satisfaction model for the students after they complete the ERP training using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Continuance Model framework. This research is an explorative study that examines student satisfaction models in using ERP system. The Technology Acceptance Model and Expectation Continuance Model used to build a proposed model. Data collection was done by distributing questionnaires to 319 trainees at the end of the session. The result of analysis using Partial Least Square SEM method shows that confirmation variable, perceived ease of use, satisfaction with class, and satisfaction with an instructor have affected student satisfaction in using ERP system. Furthermore, satisfaction with class and instructor influence perceived ease of use, and, finally, students 'satisfaction effect on students' intention to keep using. Based on the analysis results can be concluded that students feel satisfied with ERP training and this affects their intentions in using ERP in the future.
A Virtual Reality Teaching Simulation for Exercise During Pregnancy
Authors: Setiawan Abas , Agiwahyuanto Faik , Arsiwi Pramudi
Published: January 2019

One of the poor indicators of the development and health status of a country is high maternal mortality. The world has seen that one pregnant woman in every two minutes dies because of complication with serious or long-lasting consequences. During pregnancy, pregnant women tend to reduce physical activity due to increased sensitivity factors. It will lead to decrease the elasticity of muscles and joints. The way to improve the elasticity is doing exercise during pregnancy. But, there are still many pregnant women who are less interested in doing exercise during pregnancy, due to high loaded in working day and dense schedule of daily activities in her career or as a housewife. Some women assume that by attending pregnancy exercise course in hospitals or health care centers is time-consuming and too formal because they have to follow the prenatal personal trainer schedule. The technology that allows helping pregnant women in exercise during pregnancy is virtual reality. In this study, the development of virtual reality application for exercise during pregnancy adapted from the methodology to determine when to use virtual reality in education and training combined with the Immersive Virtual Environment (IVE) questionnaire. The average results of overall components in the IVE questionnaire is 4.26 of 5-point scales that indicates the virtual reality application for exercise during pregnancy is feasible to use by pregnant woman.
User Profiling in a SPOC: A method based on User Video Clickstream Analysis
Authors: Belarbi Naima , Chafiq Nadia , Talbi Mohammed , Namir Abdelwahed , Benlahmar Elhabib
Published: January 2019

In the present paper, we address to construct a structured user profile in a Small Private Online Course (SPOC) based on user’s video clickstream analysis. We adopt an implicit approach to infer user’s preferences and experience difficulty based on user’s video sequence viewing analysis at the click-level as Play, Pause, Move forward… the Bayesian method is used in order to infer implicitly user’s interests. Learners with similar clickstream behavior are then segmented into clusters by using the unsupervised K-Means clustering algorithm. Videos that could meet the individual learner interests and offer a best and personalized experienced learning can therefore be recommended for a learner while enrolling in a SPOC based on his videos interactions and exploiting similar learners’ profiles.
Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for Cloud-based E-Learning
Authors: Naveed Quadri Noorulhasan , Ahmad Naim
Published: January 2019

Cloud Computing has become the dominant technology to offer unlimited computing for various social and commercial applications. Cloud computing is also being adopted at the rapid pace for E-Learning. This paper has illustrated upon the phenomenon of Cloud based E-Learning adoption in the institutes of universities and institutes of higher education. Critical success factors for the effective implementing of Cloud Based E-Learning have been identified through systematic literature review using framework of Denyer and Tranfield (2009). Further they are clustered into four dimensions namely cloud service resilience, university technological maturity, university organizational readiness and Cloud Based E-Learning imperatives. The results of this research will be helpful for policymakers and practitioners of E-Learning in implementing Cloud Based E-Learning Platform.
On the Effects of Computer-assisted Teaching on Learning Results Based on Blended Learning Method
Authors: Bi Xinwen , Shi Xiaodan
Published: January 2019

With the rapid development of the computer network technology, the blended learning method based on computer-assisted teaching has also been booming. This paper analyzes the connotations of blended learning and the architecture and main functions of the Moodle system by using research methods such as litera-ture analysis, development and research method and sample survey method and then establishes a blended learning model based on the Moodle platform. Then, with the course of C Programming Language as an example, this paper gives de-tailed design of the process and implementation plan of the blended learning model based on the Moodle platform. At last, this paper investigates and analyzes the teaching effects among teachers and students participating in the learning ac-tivity, and the results show that the blended learning model based on the Moodle platform is helpful to improving the teaching effects and can serve as a reference for the innovation of teaching models and methods.
Big Data Compression Technology Based on Internet of Vehicles
Authors: Xiong Guohua
Published: January 2019

To ensure the high efficiency of the development of car networking technology, large data compression technology based on car networking was studied. First, RFID technology and vehicle networking, big data technology in vehicle networking, RFID path data compression technology in the Internet of vehicles were introduced. Then, RFID path data compression verification experiments were performed. The results showed that when the data volume was relatively small, there was no obvious change in the compression ratio under the fixed threshold and the threshold change. However, when the amount of data gradually increased, the compression ratio under the condition of changing the threshold was slightly higher than the fixed threshold. Therefore, RFID path big data processing is feasible, and compression technology is efficient.
Design and Implementation of Wireless Sensor Cellular Network Based on Android Platform
Authors: Luan Zhijun , Fan Hunli
Published: January 2019

the fusion of cellular network and wireless sensor network is the key research problem of Internet of Things (IoT) technology at present. The design and implementation of wireless sensor cellular network based on Android platform is mainly studied. Firstly, wireless sensor network and cellular network, Android platform, cellular network and Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) fusion strategy, and Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) gateway platform are introduced. Then related functions are introduced, mainly including terminal registration management, connection management, authentication management, terminal fault management, and communication message design on the gateway and sensor network side. Finally, related functional tests are conducted. The results show that the designed application layer gateway system can connect the sensor network with the cellular network. Time Division-Synchronization Code Division Multiple Access (TD-SCDMA) and cellular network covers the whole world, while cellular network has been interconnected with the Internet through Access Network Technologies such as General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), The Fourth Generation of Mobile Phone Mobile Communication Technology Standards (4G) and Long Term Evolution (LTE), thus enabling the sensor network to access the Internet anytime and anywhere
Multi-Layer Wireless Perception and Recognition Technology Based on Internet of Things
Authors: Sun Er-hua , Chen Yu
Published: January 2019

To study the multi-layered wireless sensation and recognition technology of the Internet of Things, the background and research status at home and abroad were summarized. An IoT system architecture based on a multi-layer multi-reader passive network and a technology for simultaneous simulation of multiple network standards based on OMNeT++ were proposed. The proportion of the time consumption of each communication phase in the entire communication process was analyzed in detail. A variety of strategies for shortening the system delay were proposed. At the same time, multiple network standard protocol stacks were divided and modeled. Dual-layer networks based on IEEE 802.11 and IEEE 802.15.4a were verified as examples. The results showed that the length of the hop sequence and the number of readers were optimized. Therefore, this method is effective.
Exploration of Distributed Image Compression and Transmission Algorithms for Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: He Fangzhou
Published: January 2019

To prolong the life cycle of wireless sensor network, the basic theory of wavelet transform and its application in image compression are described, and several classic image compression algorithms based on wavelet transform are studied in depth. A compression algorithm combining the improved wavelet transform and Set Partitioning in Hierarchical Trees (SPIHT) algorithm of hierarchical wavelet tree set segmentation is proposed to effectively balance the energy consumption of each node in the sensor network and prolong the life of the whole wireless sensor network and an improved distributed image compression and transmission algorithm is proposed based on the distributed multi-node cooperative processing algorithm based on wavelet transformation, and detailed analytical test and energy consumption simulation experiment are carried out to verify the feasibility of the algorithm. The results show that the platform effectively implements and verifies the proposed algorithm, which can effectively realize the compression and transmission of distributed images, equalize the energy consumption of each sensor node in the network, and has strong practicability.
Exploration and Implementation of Intelligent Park Information System Based on Cloud Computing and Internet of Things
Authors: Chen Mao , Lin Yong
Published: January 2019

To effectively improve the operation, management, and service level of the intelligent park, a preliminary study and discussion is conducted on the design and implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT) information system in the intelligent park. Firstly, the hardware architecture and technical scheme of the information system of intelligent park based on Internet of things and cloud computing are proposed, and the information system architecture of the intelligent park is introduced. The construction of the system architecture is based on the three-tier architecture of perception, network and application; secondly, based on this system architecture, the functions of each component of the information system are explained from the perception layer, network layer and application layer, and some typical sensors in the system are introduced; finally, the system is analyzed experimentally.The results show that the system can realize the interconnection among various communication terminals and improve the efficiency of cooperation among various systems.It can be concluded that the information system of the intelligent park based on cloud computing and Internet of things can achieve the desired effect.
Expérience, idéaux et participation sociale
Authors: Lamine Anne-Sophie
Published: January 2019

Cet article discute la pertinence de plusieurs textes de Dewey, Le public et ses problèmes (1927), Ethics (1932), « Théorie de la valuation » (1939), L’art comme expérience (1934) et Une foi commune (1934), pour l’analyse sociologique du religieux dans un contexte de pluralité et d’inquiétude sur les identités. Ce pragmatisme permet d’aborder le religieux en acte, l’expérience et la construction de soi, en ne négligeant pas les affects. Il fournit un concept d’idéal, faisant part à l’intersubjectivité et au contexte, permettant traiter du dépassement de soi. Enfin, Il éclaire la notion de commun, y compris construit à partir d’identités particulières, et nous fait préférer le concept pratique participation sociale à celui d’intégration.
Beyond Binaries of Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge Bean Storage Techniques
Authors: Lutomia Anne Namatsi , Bello-Bravo Julia , Njoroge Teresia Muthoni , Pittendrigh Barry R.
Published: January 2019

Using a case study, this chapter illustrates how indigenous knowledge—and particularly female knowledge systems—can intersect with technology to disclose the limits of the conventional binary discourse of knowledge as either scientific or indigenous. Data here are drawn from research on legume market women in Ghana, who watched linguistically localized animated educational videos on cellphones while conducting business at their stalls. Using a framework of adult learning theory informed by feminist pedagogy, this chapter provides a multidisciplinary discussion around post-harvest loss prevention practices, specifically, but also how indigenous and scientific knowledge can interact to achieve learning.
What the “Catalyst of Happiness” Means in the Tangata Whānau Maōri Paradigm
Authors: Rudolph Lolina Tūrama
Published: January 2019

The intention of this chapter is to critically examine what happiness is, what happiness might look like, and what happiness might even feel like from the Māori perspective. It incorporates a personal record of the author's journey of resistance and transformation. It aims to discuss some realities that Māori wahine, including the author, have faced in a colonized Aotearoa. The chapter reclaims a space for Māori women defined by tikanga and kawa while investigating the physiological functions of the whare tangata, whare, hinengaro, and whare tinana and how these inform philosophical constructs. While the methodology used to bring these stories to light was auto-ethnography, qualitative, and kaupapa Māori, combining these methods allowed the validity of the voices to be heard from their own lived experiences and narratives. The chapter articulates to identify and describe “happiness” and what that could possibly look like from a Māori wahine worldview.
Blockchain for Security of Cloud-Based Online Auction
Authors: Shu Yun , Yu Jian , Yan Wei Qi
Published: January 2019

Online auction is one of the most successful internet business models. However, auction fraud has become the highest threat and hazard to the future of this business model. The blockchain provides a new perspective to resolve this problem. It can be used for current financial services, certificates, remittances, and online payments; meanwhile it also provides several crucial services such as smart contract, smart property, trust system, and security services. This chapter discusses how to apply blockchain to a cloud-based online auction and the principle of operation. The purpose is to fundamentally solve the problem of online fraud caused by information asymmetry of electronic transactions. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first time that the blockchain has been applied to authentication of online auction. The preliminary contribution is for preventing auction fraud from the aspects of smart properties and smart contract.
Social Media and Social Identity in the Millennial Generation
Authors: Helal Guida , Ozuem Wilson
Published: January 2019

The active presence of fashion brands online serves as a channel for customers to connect with brands for different intentions. This connection acts as an outlet customers employ in furthering social identity through brand associations. Brand perceptions are accordingly formed among consumers based on the promised functional and symbolic benefits consumption of that brand guarantees. Social media has assumed an integral role in fostering brand-customer relationships that ultimately augment social identity. The following chapter examines the role social media has played on brand perceptions in the fashion apparel and accessories industry from a social identity theory perspective. The chapter focuses on theoretical implications and managerial implications. The concluding section offers some significant roles that social media and social identity may play in keeping up with the design and development of marketing communications programs.
A Case Study Examining How Online Andragogy Has Reshaped Expectations for Face-to-Face Instruction
Authors: Ray Beverly B.
Published: January 2019

This chapter explores a major theme emerging from a larger case study of higher education faculty's technology life histories. Specifically, key cases, late career faculty drawn from varied fields of academic inquiry, were queried about their changing role with technology across time and place. Using a process of interviews and content analysis, major themes were identified. One major theme, using online andragogy to inform face-to-face (F2F) teaching methods and strategies, emerged across the cases and is presented here using the results from one exemplar. Results provide a sense of how online pedagogies have reshaped expectations about teaching and are being used to inform effective F2F instruction, including specific examples of learner-centered instructional practices. Results reported in this chapter present a fuller picture of the context of changing expectations across time and place within which many faculty find themselves. Implications and limitations of the research approach are explored in the chapter as well.
Machine Learning for Internet of Things
Authors: Kashyap Ramgopal
Published: January 2019

Fast advancements in equipment, programming, and correspondence advances have permitted the rise of internet-associated tangible gadgets that give perception and information estimation from the physical world. It is assessed that the aggregate number of internet-associated gadgets being utilized will be in the vicinity of 25 and 50 billion. As the numbers develop and advances turn out to be more develop, the volume of information distributed will increment. Web-associated gadgets innovation, alluded to as internet of things (IoT), keeps on broadening the present internet by giving network and cooperation between the physical and digital universes. Notwithstanding expanded volume, the IoT produces big data described by speed as far as time and area reliance, with an assortment of numerous modalities and changing information quality. Keen handling and investigation of this big data is the way to creating shrewd IoT applications. This chapter evaluates the distinctive machine learning techniques that deal with the difficulties in IoT information.
A Survey on Routing Protocols of Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Kandru Chandana Rani , Sangam Ravi Sankar
Published: January 2019

Disasters are happening due to drastic environmental destructions that may cause damage to wireless data transmission networks. There must be a system that monitors and takes necessary actions for reliable communication which can be provided by the wireless sensor network (WSN) that were organized as multiple nodes. In the heterogeneous environment these ubiquitous nodes are able to handle disasters like floods, drought, earthquake, and cyclone, or network fluctuations through fire accidents. Disasters can be monitored by augmenting a variety of sensors to sense and detect sudden changes in temperature, pressure, seismic wave, noises, etc. Large numbers of sensor nodes are distributed over a geographical area in WSN providing trustable data transfer with multi node sink. In this chapter, the authors review various WSN routing protocols for reliable data transfer in disaster management using multiple sink. The main objective of this chapter is to provide future research directions to enhance QoS in disaster management.