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Internet Based Drug Design of New Opioid Analgesics
Authors: Kaur Avnish , Mehra Meenakshi , Ahmed Mumtaz
Published: October 2018

The development of new drug with its therapeutic potential is one of the most vital process in pharmaceutical industry. Now a day, there is development and importance of computational chemistry including molecular docking and a SAR study which deals with pharmacophore based drug design approach. Also, the methodology linked with modification of the target based drug discovery has been performed by using various computational tools. Thus, the present study deals with the Structural Activity Relationship study and pharmacophore based drug design approaches with the use of internet based tools which are free of cost and compatible with any platform. Here, attempts are made to design OPIORPHIN analogue by pharmacophore study to design more potent or equivalent opioid analgesic using free internet based tools by using Java platform to input structure, calculate its drug likeness, molecular properties and toxicity which are important parameters for structure based rational drug design.
Predictors of renal dysfunction in patients with chronic heart failure and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction
Authors: L. G. Voronkov  , G. E. Dudnik  , A. V. Liashenko  , T. I. Gavrilenko  , L. S. Mkhitaryan  , G. V. Ponomareva
Published: October 2018

The aim — to elucidate the predictors of renal dysfunсtion (RD) in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).Materials and methods. 134 patients were examined with stable CHF, II — IV NYHA functional class (FC), and LVEF < 40 %. Median age was 59.5 [54; 68] years. All patients underwent general clinical examination. Glomerular filtration rate was calculated. The levels of interleukin­6, insulin, NTproBNP, uric acid, blood urea nitrogen, levels of microalbuminuria were determined. Ultrasound diagnosis of the vasodilating function of the endothelium of the brachial artery was performed using a test with reactive hyperemia. The patients were treated according to the current guidelines of the Association of Cardiologists of Ukraine on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure.Results and discussion. RD was detected in 39.5 % of the patients examined. Older patients, women, patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), arterial hypertension (AH), diabetes mellitus, anemia, and also III — IV NYHA class have a greater chance of having RD. The presence of myocardial infarction (MI), atrial fibrillation (AF), smoking in the anamnesis did not reveal significance in calculating the odds ratio. None of the major hemodynamic and echocardiographic parameters was a predictor of PD. Among the laboratory indices, independent predictors of RD were detected levels of blood urea nitrogen, uric acid, and citrulline levels.The results obtained indicate the priority role of neuro­humoral activation, inflammation and oxidative stress in the formation of RD.Conclusions. The independent laboratory predictors of RD in 39.5 % of the patients with CHF and a reduced LVEF are the levels of blood urea nitrogen, uric acid and citrulline in the plasma. Its risk increases with age, NYHA class, the duration of CHF, and in the presence of such co­morbidities as AH, CHD, diabetes mellitus, anemia. The presence of RD is not associated with MI in anamnesis or the presence of AF, parameters of central hemodynamics, parameters of LV structural­functional states, level of microalbuminuria, ratio of albumin/creatinine, level of glucose, insulin, interleukin­6 and NTproBNP in plasma.
Markers of bone remodeling, 25(ОH)D3 level and lipid metabolism parameters in elderly women with uncomplicated arterial hypertension
Authors: O. I. Nishkumai  , K. P. Lazarieva  , G. V. Mostbauer  , P. O. Lazariev  , Yu. V. Rudenko
Published: October 2018

The aim —f the work is to make a comparative analysis of the parameters of bone remodeling, lipid and calcium­phosphor exchange and 25(ОH)D3 level in elderly women with uncomplicated arterial hypertension (AH) and without it.Materials and methods. The study included 44 patients with stage I — II AH, of 1 — 2nd degree (mean age — 69.1 ± 0.7 years, average duration of the postmenopausal period — 18.4 ± 0.9 years) and 30 practically healthy women (mean age — 69.3 ± 1.2 years, the average duration of the postmenopausal period was 19.4 ± 1.2 years. All patients underwent general clinical and laboratory examination with determination of lipid level in blood, 25(ОH)D3, parathyroid hormone, propeptidprocollagen of type I (P1NP), b­terminal telopeptides of collagen type I (b­STx), ionized calcium and phosphorus in serum, daily monitoring of arterial pressure, echocardiography and applanation tonometry.Results and discussion. In patients of the main group, compared with the control group, hypercholesteremia was revealed (total cholesterol — 6.3 ± 0.2 and 4.6 ± 0.1 mmol/l, low density lipoproteins — 3.8 ± 0.8 and 2.1 ± 1.2 mmol/l, triglycerides — 1.8 ± 0.1 and 1.0 ± 0.1 mmol/l, all p < 0.001), insufficiency and deficiency 25(ОH)D3 (23.76 ± 1.1 and 28.2 ± 2.1 ng/ml, p < 0.05), secondary hyperparathyroidism (parathyroid hormone — 64.6 ± 3.9 and 39.6 ± 1.1 ng/ml, p < 0.001), accelerated resorption of bone tissue (b­CTx — 0.57 ± 0.03 and 0.45 ± 0.03 ng/ml, p < 0.01). A direct proportional correlation between the level of total cholesterol, low density lipoproteins and P1NP (r = +0.417 and r = +0.481, all p < 0.01) indicates a link between hypercholesterolemia and bone remodeling activity in elderly patients with uncomplicated hypertension.Conclusions. In elderly women with controlled uncomplicated hypertension, in contrast to healthy women of the corresponding age, an increase in vascular stiffness according to applanation tonometry is associated with a decrease in the level of 25(ОH)D3, secondary hyperparathyroidism and an increase in the content of markers of bone resorption.
Endometrioma of the rectus abdominis
Authors: V. G. Mishalov  , I. M. Leschishin  , O. I. Okhotska  , P. L. Byk  , P. P. Minchenko  , O. V. Panchuk  , S. M. Pakrishen
Published: October 2018

Endometriosis is determined if the endometrial tissue is located outside the uterine cavity. Endometrial tissue can be localized in the peritoneum, vagina, scar tissue, cervix, fallopian tubes, rectum, urinary tract, Douglas space and any abdominal organ. Endometriosis of the anterior abdominal wall is usually preceded by the presence of a surgical scar, more often after a caesarean section. According to the literature, the prevalence of endometriosis is 8 — 15 %. Extragenital localization of the endometrium, namely endometriosis of the anterior abdominal wall, is a rare pathology. In literature, 21 cases were described of isolated endometriosis of the rectus abdominal muscles after the first description in 1984 by M. Amato and R. Levitt. Most of them are associated with surgical interventions, which are accompanied by the opening of the uterine cavity. A clinical case of an endometrioma localized in the rectus abdominal muscle is described in a woman aged 33 years after a cesarean section. The features of diagnostics and tactics of surgical treatment of patients with extragenital endometriosis are highlighted.
Register of percutaneous coronary interventions: expanded comparative analysis of results of 2016  and 20 17. From reperfusion paradox to decrease of mortality
Authors: M. Yu. Sokolov
Published: October 2018

Ukrainian Association of Interventional Cardiology established Percutaneous Coronary Interventions Registry (PCI Registry) in 2010. The first protocol was filled on 12.04.2010. By now (23.07.2018, 17 h 58 min) the Registry was filled by 106,244 patients who underwent coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or both procedures simultaneously. For the year 2017 in the clinics participating in the Registry, coronary angiography was performed on 32,112 patients (+9.3 %), PCI — on 14,510 patients (+12.6 %), PCI in STEMI patients — in 7,846 cases (+6 %). The number of PCI in patients with STEMI per million of population increased by 8.0 % compared to 2016 and amounted to 220 patients. The number of STEMI patients hospitalized for percutaneous reperfusion was quite adequate and corresponded to the main world trends in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction (0 — 4h — 44 %, 4 — 6h — 22 %, 6 — 12h — 20 %, 12 — 24h — only 14 %, respectively). The indicators of hospital mortality have noticeably changed in 11 regions of Ukraine (Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Transcarpathian, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv (together with the city of Kyiv), Lviv, Odesa, Poltava, Kharkiv, Kherson, Cherkasy), which have half of the population of the country and established regional reperfusion networks. The decrease of mortality due to acute myocardial infarction (АМІ) was statistically significant (p < 0.0001). The average hospital mortality in these regions was 11.6 % (14.2 % in the same regions in 2015), which is 18.3 % lower than in 2015. As a result of these changes in same areas in 2017, 420 lives more were saved than in 2015. The decrease in mortality in 11 regions caused a slight decrease in hospital mortality rate from AMI in the country: by 12.5 % in 2017, by 13.2 % in 2016. In some regions general indicators are still high. There was a tendency to increase the frequency of detection of patients with AMI without ST segment elevation: in 2016 — 424 per 1 million people, in 2017 — 489. Such an increase is fixed first during the existence of the Registry. It is possible that this phenomenon is caused by the consequences of the reperfusion paradox, which, in fact, were already pointed out during the development of the reperfusion system in European countries.
Diagnostic and treatment tactics in small bowel bleeding
Authors: U. I. Grechana
Published: October 2018

The aim — to study the role of capsule endoscopy in defining the small intestinal bleeding tactics.Materials and methods. The clinical material used in the work is based on the diagnostic and treatment results of 194 patients with small intestinal bleeding, who were in the surgical and proctologic departments. The main group included 98 patients who were diagnosed and treated according to original algorithm for the period from May, 2013 to December, 2015. The comparison group included 96 patients, followed the traditional scheme from April, 2000 to December, 2015.Results and discussion. The results showed that using capsule endoscopy allows to detect a source of small intestinal bleeding in 92.8 % of patients. The predominant bleeding was erosive in genesis and stopped conservatively (infusion therapy including blood volume correction, 5­aminosalicylic acid drugs, fibrinolysis inhibitors and vasopressin/somatostatin analogues). The conservative measures were also effective for ulcer bleeding. Urgent endoscopic intervention was the optimal tactic for vascular disorders. Patients needed the routine surgical treatment (endoscopic and open resections) after pre­examination and preoperative preparation (infusion­transfusion therapy, correction of concomitant pathology) for neoplasms. In the main group, diagnostic laparotomies were not used, whereas in the comparison group they were performed in 45.8 % of cases. This testifies to the high effectiveness of capsular endoscopy in the diagnosis of the small intestinal bleeding source and the definition of therapeutic tactics.Conclusions. Original diagnostic algorithm application with capsule endoscopy and double­balloon enteroscopy allows to reveal the small intestinal bleeding source in 92.8 % of patients in the main group and define the management. Therapeutic tactics for ongoing small intestinal bleeding from identified source with capsule endoscopy is urgent endoscopic or open surgery, and pre­examination and planned surgical treatment for stopped small intestinal bleeding.
Functional morphology of the skin durind forced tissue expansion in the experiment
Authors: G. A. Oliynyk  , V. O. Kremen  , O. E. Gryazin  , O. K. Timchenko
Published: October 2018

The aim — to study the dermal layer collagen fibers morphologicy of the skin with its experimental mechanical extension according to Langer’s lines.Materials and methods. 120 skin samples extracted in 5 hours of autopsy were divided into 3 groups: 50 skin fragments that were subjected to forced mechanical stretching in parallel with the Langer’s lines; 50 skin samples that were subjected to forced mechanical stretching perpendicular to the Langer’s lines. The control group consisted of 20 skin samples taken in parallel (n = 10) and perpendicular (n = 10) to the Langer’s lines, which did not underwent any mechanical effect.Results and discussion. Mechanical stretching of the skin taken in parallel with the Langer’s lines gives a slight additional tissue increase, which was not sutable for additional plastic material forming from the adjacent intact skin to close defects of various etiologies. The forced stretching of the skin taken in parallel with Langer’s lines leads to stretching, thinning and fragmentation of collagen fibers, and is regarded as a traumatic effect. Mechanical stretching of the skin taken perpendicular to the Langer’s lines gives the greatest additional length of the tissue and will be effective for the additional plastic material formation  from the adjacent intact skin to cover defects of various etiologies. Mechanical stretching of the skin taken perpendicular to the Langer’s lines leads to stretching and thinning of collagen fibers without their fragmentation, which indicates a sufficiently high stretching potential of the skin with without the intradermal structures injure.Conclusions. When planning dermatension surgery to obtain additional plastic material for various wound defects eliminating, it is necessary to consider the anatomical Langer’s lines location at all stages.
Prevalence and structure of postoperative wounds complications in patients operated for critical limb ischemia
Authors: T. I. Vykhtyuk  , Yu. G. Orel
Published: October 2018

The aim — to evaluate the prevalence of postoperative wounds complications in patients after critical limb ischemia surgery and to study its structure and incidence rate depending on the complicated postoperative wound type.Materials and methods. The treatment results of 758 patients with occlusive and stenotic lesions of the aorto­iliac and femoral­popliteal arterial segments of lower extremities supervised in ambulatory were analyzed. 783 reconstructive surgeries were performed in the of Vascular Surgery department for the period from 2014 to 2016. The average age of the examined patients was 66.64 ± 0.65 years. The stages of soft tissue infection were determined according to the Szilagyi’s classification (1972).Results and discussion. Non­infectious postoperative wound complications were 5.4 %, lymphatic 12 (29.3 %) and ischemic 29 (70.7 %). Lymphatic complications manifested in lymphocele and among all postoperative complications was 6.8 %, ischemic — 16.5 %. Infectious postoperative wound complications among all patients was 17.81 %, among all surgical interventions was 17.24 %.Conclusions. The high incidence of postoperative wound complications (23.22 %) operated for critical lower limb ischemia requires improvement and development of new therapeutic and prophylactic techniques for follow­up care of such patients. Infectious complications cause numerous postoperative risks with lengthening of the wound healing duration and impair vascular reconstruction. The high rate of surgical site infection creates preconditions for special attention of vascular surgeons to infectious component in the postoperative wounds care.
Surgical treatment of renal cell carcinoma with thrombosis of inferior vena cava and right atrium
Authors: I. I. Kobza  , Yu. S. Mota  , S. A. Lebedeva  , Yu. G. Orel  , R. A. Zhuk
Published: October 2018

The aim — to improve the diagnosis and surgical treatment results of renal cell carcinoma, complicated with thrombosis of the inferior vena cava and right atrium.Materials and methods. The results of clinical examination, laboratory indicators, instrumental, intraoperative observations and morphological studies were analysed in 76 patients with renal cell carcinoma, complicated with thrombosis of the inferior vena cava and right atrium, who were hospitalized to the Vascular Surgery department for the period from 1993 to 2017 years.Results and discussion. Surgical treatment included radical nephrectomy in combination with thrombectomy from the inferior vena cava and right atrium. The average operation duration was 220 min, the median blood loss was 900 ml (500 — 3000 ml). Intraoperative autogemotransfusion with the «Cell­Saver Plus» method allowed to reduce significantly the blood loss and the donor blood need. The intraoperative mortality rate was 2.6 %. The postoperative complications included: pulmonary embolism — in 5 (6.6 %), acute renal failure — in 6 (7.9 %), liver failure — in 5 (6.6 %), posthemorrhagic anemia — in 23 (30.2 %), phlebothrombosis — in 2 (2.6 %), suppuration of the postoperative wound — in 3 (3.9 %) cases. The causes of postoperative lethality included: pulmonary embolism — in 1 (1.3 %), hemorrhagic shock — in 1 (1.3 %), pulmonary insufficiency — in 1 (1.3 %) case. The follow­up period was from 1 to 22 years. Two­year survival was confirmed in 77.1 %.Conclusions. The choice of optimal tactics for surgical intervention in patients with renal cell carcinoma, complicated with thrombosis of the inferior vena cava and right atrium, is determined by the different levels of venous invasion, which, in the context of a multidisciplinary approach, will minimize the risk of intra­ and postoperative complications, and improve long­term treatment outcomes.
Knowledge level of vegetable growing farmers on organic production in Diyarbakır province
Authors: PİRİNC Vedat , KARA Abdurrahman , AKTURK Zafer , AKİN Songül
Published: October 2018

As was the case in the World, intensive input use was seen
the only remedy to increase agricultural productivity so that to meet the needs
for food and raw material in the second half of the last century in Turkey.
Accordingly, chemical fertilizer and pesticide use were supported and
encouraged. Unconscious chemical use increased the plant production but
resulted in poor quality products and human health disorders. As a result of foodborn
and environmental health problems, a new type of agricultural production was urged
and encouraged by the conscious customers all over the World. This is called
organic or ecologic farming which aims to restore the unwanted outcomes of
intensive or conventional agriculture and produce healthy food to satisfy customer
demands. In achieving the goals of organic production and increasing organic
food production it is of great importance to unveil the knowledge level, problems
and requests of the producers since culture, customs, social environment and
the knowledge accumulated over years shape the agricultural production. In this
study, it is aimed to reveal the knowledge level and production customs of the
organic vegetable producers in Diyarbakır province. Study data was collected
from the vegetable growing farmers with structured questionnaires through face
to face interviews. Sample size was determined using simple randomized sampling
method. In analysis of the data descriptive statistics method and Chi-Square
test was employed. Study results revealed that about 61% of the respondents did
not have their soils tested. It was also determined that of all respondents 81%
act according to their own knowledge when covering the plant nutrient
requirements of the soils as 7,5% consult their friends or neighbours and only
about 2% followed the recommendations of agricultural experts. The most striking
result, on the other hand, was that only about 27% of the respondents accepted that
they had adequate knowledge on organic farming while the rest not.
Narratives of Reading in Luke-Acts
Authors: Weaver John B.
Published: October 2018

The six narrations of reading in the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles reflect an oral/aural culture in which texts and traditions were routinely experienced through verbal recitation and reading. These narratives of reading also participate in ancient moral discourses that highlight the importance of the reader’s character in the event of reading. When read within their cultural and narrative contexts, Luke’s accounts are seen to represent reading as a practice that shapes community by virtue of the reader. This insight is of special significance to the depiction of Jesus and the people of God in Luke-Acts. These conclusions raise a number of questions for theological librarians about present-day approaches to reading and research.
The Curious Case of a "Mayflower Bible"
Authors: Coates Carolyn K.
Published: October 2018

A library at a small liberal arts university receives from a donor an old book, which has long been assumed to be a Mayflower Bible. A staff librarian who is not accustomed to dealing with rare books reflects on the process of determining the true identity of the volume, its provenance, and the story behind it, with particular interest in the value of this experience to a library whose special collections are limited. Attention to the history of the book and of print culture demonstrate that even the most unlikely library gifts can serve the liberal arts institution through their value both as text and as artifact.
Wood, Flour, Journal: How the Electronic Turn Has Affected the Way Journals are Found, Used, and Read
Authors: Garrett Jeffrey
Published: October 2018

The repercussions of the recent dramatic shift in journal publication from a print to a digital platform – a shift termed by the author “the electronic turn” - are far-reaching. Delivered originally as a part of a panel discussion, this essay marks out the profound changes around journal content: how academic libraries purchase it, in how they provide access to it, and in how people use it.

Factors contributing to the process include the growth of technological capacity, new publishing models, economic necessity, user preference, and changes in the way people prefer to read.

The “electronic turn” is viewed as at the same time unavoidable and calling for corresponding changes in the mindsets of libraries, of publishers, and of researchers.
Information Needs and Behaviours of Theology Students at the International Baptist Theological Seminary
Authors: Penner Katharina
Published: October 2018

The study analyses information needs and behaviours of master’s and doctoral theology students currently studying at the International Baptist Theological Seminary (IBTS) in Prague, Czech Republic. The aim is two-fold: first, to extend understanding of the information behaviour of theologians working as distance learners in a cross cultural setting; and secondly, to provide guidance for the development of library information services for this group.

The study follows a quantitative research approach with a survey design and attempts to replicate in a modified way studies by Gorman (1990) and Stieg Dalton and Charnigo (2004).

The findings suggest that theology students at IBTS use many and varied types of materials in their interdisciplinary studies while giving clear preference to books, periodicals and theses. Most of the participants have, partly successfully, embraced information technology as a tool and use it extensively. To satisfy their research needs they employ a variety of methods to find relevant information and fall back on “typical” humanists’ research behaviours when “usual” channels do not work: engage their networks, expand their personal library, and browse.

While the humanist profile is evident throughout the diverse group, there are also notable differences. Theologians increasingly work interdisciplinary and integrate approaches considered typical for other disciplines. Partly differences are caused by the fact that the group under consideration are students who still experiment with research approaches. Many differences are caused by technological developments and contextual aspects.
Theological Librarianship: An Unapologetic Apology
Authors: McMahon Melody Layton
Published: October 2018

This essay is revised from an address given to the Fellowship of Christian Librarians and Information Scientists at the 2009 ALA conference (July 13, 2009). What does it mean to be a Christian librarian? Do Christian librarians have a particular vocation; if so, how would affect one's work? Is there a way to involve librarians who might be interested in a conversation? What various associations and groups would have a stake? How have these questions influenced my life and work, and how do they continue to do so?
From Intention to Composition: How Seminarians Conceptualize Research
Authors: Lincoln Timothy Dwight , Lincoln Laura Marie
Published: October 2018

Using interactive qualitative analysis, this study explored how students at one mainline seminary conceptualized their process of writing research papers. The research questions were: [1] What themes do seminary students use to describe their research process? [2] How do seminary students relate these themes into a system of thought (mindmap)? [3] How do seminary students decide to stop gathering information during their research process? [4] How are other people involved, if at all, in the information gathering that students do? Based on group and individual interviews, students identified six themes of doing research. The process included self-care, a preparation phase, information gathering, managing time, writing a draft, and revising. The aspects of the process that influenced most others were self-care and time management. The most common reasons reported for stopping gathering information were having enough information to complete the assignment and time constraints. Participants reported that they sometimes consulted professors and classmates as well as librarians when they gathered information. Students conceptualized the research process as a flow of influence from intending to gathering information, culminating in composing a product. Findings of the study support the continued need for building local collections, information literacy training, and the desirability of breaking the standard research assignment into a series of logically connected staged assignments. The authors propose a model of faculty-librarian collaboration in which librarians serve as research mentors.
Student Theological Research as an Invitation
Authors: Badke William
Published: October 2018

Seminary students, despite having graduated from bachelors programs, struggle to make sense of the goals, processes, skills, and resources of research as graduate students. Beyond brief introductions to research, a scattered number of seminaries have developed either a separate theological information literacy course or have taken a through-the-curriculum approach to enhancing the information abilities of students. The former, however, separates information literacy from the curriculum, while the latter is difficult to implement and maintain. Living in a world of information glut, seminary professors are finding that traditional information dissemination models of education are becoming less viable. What is more, such models tend to teach students about a discipline rather than inviting them into it. These problems present a unique opportunity to place the teaching of information literacy at the foundation of theological education. With such an approach, students may be invited into the disciplines of their professors and enabled to practice these disciplines, thus becoming equipped to turn knowledge into praxis.
“Playing Well With Others”: New Opportunities for Library Consortia
Authors: Wiser James
Published: October 2018

Libraries everywhere are facing a complex array of budget cuts, staff retirements, technological disruption, etc. Many libraries may feel that they do not possess the organizational strength they once enjoyed, and as a result, an increasing number are seeking out ways to collaborate with fellow institutions in order to serve their stakeholders more effectively. The library consortium landscape, however, is rather confusing, and an almost endless series of acronyms reflect the array of options for consortial participation. This article attempts to describe the various kinds of library consortia that currently serve libraries, and offers suggestions on how and when to leverage the collective power of a library consortium in order to maximize the efforts of any single library..
The Qumran Visualization Project: Prospects for Digital Humanities in Theological Libraries
Authors: Murphy Benjamin P.
Published: October 2018

Digital Humanities are a hot topic in disciplines as varied as literature, history and cultural studies, but at present theology and religious studies departments seem to be lagging behind. This essay will offer a critical review of one Digital Humanities project that is relevant to theological libraries and Biblical Studies: the Qumran Visualization Project. The essay will discuss why theological libraries should start considering the Digital Humanities, and then offer some strategies for how libraries can support, promote or otherwise engage with this type of project.
The Perennial Question and a Radical Response: The Student Bibliographer Program in the Vanderbilt Divinity Library
Authors: Crawford Eileen
Published: October 2018

Abstract: History of the thirty year program to utilize Ph.D. students as bibliographers
Reading and E-reading for Academic Work: Patterns and Preferences in Theological Studies and Religion
Authors: Lincoln Timothy Dwight
Published: October 2018

This article reports on a 2012 survey of library patrons at ATLA-affiliated libraries regarding academic reading habits and preferences. The research questions for the study were: [1] To what extent is academic reading done as e-reading?; [2] What features do participants value in e-books?; [3] What library sources do patrons want made available to them electronically?  The method used in the study was an online survey. A total of 2,578 individuals took the survey in the spring of 2012. Key findings were that half of respondents regularly read journal articles on a computer screen and  one  in five regularly reads or listens to e-books in their academic work. Participants wanted e-books to enable them to perform keyword searches, move around quickly within the text, and annotate the text electronically. Seven out of ten participants stated that they would like libraries to provide reference works, Bible commentaries, circulating titles, and textbooks in electronic format. It appeared that the distinction between library-owned resources and those owned by an individual disappeared in the minds of many respondents. The author concludes that theological library directors should consider spending a significant proportion of their collection budget on electronic resources now, despite ongoing difficulties that academic publishers face in making a transition to digital publishing. The author also interprets findings in light of Fred Davis’ model of technology acceptance.
A Remarkable Collection of Rare Scriptures in a Small University Library Setting
Authors: Ellis Teresa Cardin
Published: October 2018

Hardin-Simmons University was given two remarkable collections of rare Bibles and a Sefer Torah with the expressed desire of the donors for the collections to be shared with students, faculty and other constituencies of the university's Richardson Library. The library has tried to fulfill this request while attempting to preserve these treasures for future generations. As small university, without a trained archivist or preservationist, we have utilized resources outside our library and contiue to pursue sources to assist us in the maintenance of these special collections while still engaging them in the educational process.
An Unknown Exegete: Uncovering the Biblical Scholarship of Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Authors: Elia Anthony
Published: October 2018

The present essay provides a survey of a previously unexplored, formative period in the life of the famed Victorian English poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning (EBB).  Her personal Bibles (Hebrew, LXX, and Greek New Testament), held in the Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary/Columbia University, have been discovered to contain Barrett’s own extensive handwritten notes. These notes demonstrate that EBB read extensively among the biblical exegetes and scholars of the day, many of whom influenced her reading of the text.  This essay considers the life circumstances in which she devoted herself to these studies, an overview of her marginalia in these volumes, and some suggestions on how Browning’s biblical studies may have influenced her later poetic works.
Encouraging a Positive Outlook: The Benefits of Appreciative Inquiry in a Theological Library
Authors: Miller Rebecca Louise , Denneque Seblewongel A. , Cunningham Paige Comstock
Published: October 2018

Librarians face a future of rapid and disconcerting change, and it is increasingly important to address this change in a constructive way. In contrast to problem-solving approaches which focus on the negative, Appreciative Inquiry helps staff recognize the good attributes of their organization and explore ways to build on those strengths for the future. This study investigated the application of Appreciative Inquiry in the context of a theological library at Trinity International University. Interviews and a summit meeting were held with staff to elicit positive characteristics of the library and their jobs. These results were then used to suggest proposals for the future. The process itself is a useful way to transform the culture of a library and create an environment that welcomes positive change.
An Invisible Wall: The Relationship Between Congregational and Seminary Libraries in the United States
Authors: Klemme Eliceiri Rebecca
Published: October 2018

Theological (seminary) and congregational libraries in the Christian and Jewish religious traditions have coexisted in some fashion since their beginnings; however, little research exists regarding the relationship between these related-but-distinct library types. This essay explores the relationship between these types of libraries through a survey of their literatures and available statistics, considering their histories and contexts within the broader religious and library worlds, as well as their current relationship in light of their diverse religious institutions. The roles of these libraries will be examined regarding religious, theological, and information literacies as well as exploring their staffs, their staff's education, funding, library hours, their goals, objectives, and outcomes, particularly regarding the changing landscape of religious and theological education for both clergy and laypeople.  It concludes with future possibilities in the religious library world in a congregational landscape that often cannot afford full-time, traditionally-theologically-educated clergy, much less paid congregational librarians.
A Case for Slow Reading
Authors: Ostercamp Matthew J
Published: October 2018

This essay makes a case for the value of slow or deep reading.  Inspired by the Slow Food movement it seeks to apply their principles to reading.  It begins by exploring the meaning of information and how like food, information has come to be regarded as a commodity.  Drawing upon the philosophy of Albert Borgmann, it counters the prevalent commodity view of information by offering an alternative paradigm that connects careful reading to human flourishing.  It argues that by connecting information to pleasure and community, slow reading advocates can have comparable success to that enjoyed by the slow food movement.
The Center for Adventist Research at Andrews University
Authors: Robertson Terry Dwain , Burt Merlin D. , Ford Jim
Published: October 2018

The Center for Adventist Research (CAR), an Andrews University and General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist organization, seeks to promote an understanding and appreciation of the heritage and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA). It combines the resources of the James White Library’s Adventist Heritage Center and the Ellen G. White Estate Branch Office to provide the most extensive collection of Adventist related resources in the world, both physically and digitally. An introduction to the background, collections, and activities of CAR is presented. Of particular interest are the digitization projects.
Klostersturm and Secularization in Central Europe: What Happened to the Libraries?
Authors: Garrett Jeffrey
Published: October 2018

Unlike the secularization of church property--including libraries--in England during the Reformation, the far greater secularization of church and monastery libraries that took place in Catholic Europe between 1773 and the early-to-mid 1800s has received little attention in Anglo-American historiography. This essay presents an overview of mostly German-language scholarship, including many older studies, dealing with the dissolution and disposition of monastery libraries across German-speaking Europe during these decades. It also considers research suggesting that modern library science arose from efforts to manage the flood of books that came into state possession during these years.
By the Numbers: Bibliometrics and Altmetrics as Measures of Faculty Impact in the Field of Religion.
Authors: Sheppard Beth M.
Published: October 2018

Citation analysis is a staple in the sciences for measuring the impact of faculty members' output, but heavy reliance on monographs as a vehicle of scholarly communication diminished the value of bibliometrics in theological disciplines.  The digital revolution, however, created a seismic shift for citation analysis and has given rise to altmetrics.  Overviews of altmetrics and bibliometrics are provided and a series of questions posed to encourage ongoing discussions about the value of these tools in theological contexts.
Finding Religion: An Analysis of Theology LibGuides
Authors: Van Dyk Gerrit
Published: October 2018

This paper will compare various LibGuides in theology from thirty-seven different institutions. These institutions include universities granting undergraduate and graduate degrees in religion or theology as well as seminaries for professional clergy. Data on LibGuides content, such as books, ebooks, journals, databases, librarian contact information, and others, will be compared and analyzed. Resources especially tailored to religious and theological studies will also be highlighted.
Citation Analysis and Its Potential In Theological Libraries
Authors: Gundry Jenifer , Senapatiratne Timothy , Trott Garrett
Published: October 2018

Citation analysis has played a critical role in the hard and social sciences for decades.  Where has it been in the humanities?  This essay provides a brief introduction providing an overwiew of citation analysis, its critical role in scholarship, a look at how it can play a role in theology, religion, and philosophy, and some suggestions as to roles that citation analysis can play in the future of these areas of study.
Flip Over Research Instruction: Delivery, Assessment, and Feedback Strategies for “Flipped” Library
Authors: Rosser Christopher Michael , Willis Tamie
Published: October 2018

To take fuller advantage of new models for transformative learning, the Beam Library at Oklahoma Christian University has implemented a “flipped classroom” strategy for research instruction. Traditional “one-shot” instruction suffers limitations of both depth and time. In the flipped model, conceptual and application-oriented instruction are provided through brief online videos prior to the class session; class time then becomes a workshop in which librarians are better able to provide in-depth, targeted, highly-interactive instruction. In this way, students become active participants in their learning and are empowered to teach each other through collaborative (rather than passive) in-class experiences. While flipped research instruction is not new, our strategy incorporates a means for assessment and feedback lacking from other approaches. This article describes our flipped pilot and the delivery, assessment, and feedback strategies we have employed to enhance flipped research instruction.
The Historical Value of Parish Histories
Authors: Rzeznik Thomas F.
Published: October 2018

Parish histories are a vital resource for those working in the field of U.S. Catholic history.  Though often perceived as narrow institutional accounts, they provide important insights into Catholic community life, faith, and practice.  As part of an initiative of the Catholic Research Resource Alliance, this essay provides a brief background on parish histories as a genre and offers some reflections on the ways that collections of parish histories can be employed by scholars.
Innovative Solutions for Building Community in Academic Libraries
Authors: Darling Kay
Published: October 2018

Book review
Dr. Hwang Su-young: Destined to Enter Art History
Authors: Chung Woo thak
Published: October 2018

The decades from the 1930s to the 1950s were a period of turbulence, marked by Japanese colonial rule, the recovery of independence, the Korean War, and crises in identity and livelihood. Active and excellent in every sub-field of art history, Hwang Su-young was a pioneer who made incredible academic achievements. He was on an elite path of the highest order including graduation from Matsuyama High School and entrance into Department of Economy, Tokyo Imperial University.Even in his youth Hwang has been deeply involved with art history: he used to make a field trip, together with Ko Yuseop (1905~1944), for an on-site survey of Gaegyeong and its surrounding areas whenever back from Japan every school break. In a memorial writing to Ko who died untimely, Hwang states that “it was the greatest happiness, pleasure, and supreme pride to have Ko as a teacher. His teachings will guide me throughout life.” He goes on to say that “this day is crucial for me to set on a new lifelong path,” suggesting his fateful encounter with art history.For Hwang who believed a correct interpretation should stand the test of time and endurance, art history was not a means of life but, perhaps, an ultimate goal of life and his lifetime companion.Hwang has cultivated himself with talents, perseverance, enthusiasm, insights, sociability, and exactitude on the basis of inborn traits for the humanities. Hwang has shown, in a sense, signs of unrivalled genius.This essay focuses on his initiation into art history, based on reliable evidence of availability.
DYNAMIC MATHEMATICAL MODELING AND CONTROL ALGORITHMS DESIGN OF AN INVERTED PENDULUM SYSTEM
Authors: OKUBANJO Ayodeji , OYETOLA Oluwadamilola
Published: October 2018

The inimitable features of multivariable, instability, non-minimum phase and non-linearity has established an inverted pendulum system as benchmark to investigate and test new emerging control schemes. In this paper, the objectives are to explicitly model the system dynamics of an inverted pendulum and implement different control algorithms that will stabilize the pendulum in the upright vertical position by controlling the input force applied to the cart in the horizontal position. The mathematical model is derived based on the energy property of Lagrange approach and the control algorithms are expanded on the derived mathematical model in MATLAB-SIMULINK environment. Hence, we proposed four different controls algorithms proportional-integral-derivative controller (PID), pole placement feedback controller (PPFC), linear quadratic regulator controller (LQR) and linear quadratic regulator with estimator (LQR+Estimator) for the control of the linearized inverted pendulum system. The study compares the proposed control algorithms in terms of system response and performance.
PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION OF USELESS / REPEATED DATA TRANSMISSION IN THE INTERNET OF THINGS NETWORK
Authors: Öztürk Ercüment , ULU Ahmet , ÇAVDAR Tuğrul
Published: October 2018

Internet of Things (IoT) is a new and advanced network technology that incorporates inter-object communication and sensor technology that connects almost every controllable electronic device to be used in daily life with a different Internet Protocol (IP) address in a network environment. In a such large-scale network, data transmission, process monitoring, data processing and network traffic are also required to be addressed. Today's Internet architecture uses the TCP / IP protocol stack for communication and is insufficient to meet the needs of the large-scale IoT network. Therefore, it will be a big advantage to reduce the data traffic in an IoT network where large amounts of data will be generated. In this study, a new method for reducing the data traffic in a designed IoT network is proposed and the data traffic on the network is reduced by preventing the transfer of useless / repetitive data in the network environment. A four layered (sensing layer, internet/network layer, transport layer and application layer) IoT architecture has been proposed by Çavdar and Öztürk in 2018. In the sensing layer, it is aimed to prevent unnecessary and repeated data from being transferred in the network environment by analyzing and eliminating the data. In addition, preventing the transmission of unnecessary and repetitive data to the network environment will bring many advantages such as storage, data traffic speed and storage cost.
COMPARISON OF EFFECT OF NICKEL CONCENTRATION ON CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC STRUCTURE AND MORPHOLOGY OF ZINC OXIDE NANOPOWDERS
Authors: ERAT Selma , YİLDİRİMCAN Saadet
Published: October 2018

In this study, we work on the effect of Ni doping on the crystallographic structure, morphology, and optical properties of ZnO nanoparticles. ZnO and Ni doped ZnO nanopowders were synthesized by sol-gel technique with different Ni concentration (5%, 10%, and 15%). The crystallographic structure was characterized by conventional X-ray Diffraction (XRD) technique. The results confirm that Ni doping does not change the single hexagonal phase existing in pure ZnO whereas in high Ni doping concentration (10% and 15%) causes to grow a secondary phase due to presence of NiO. FE-SEM, EDX, FTIR techniques are used for morphology, elemental, and chemical analyses of the samples. Optical properties of the samples are investigated by using UV-VIS spectrophotometer.
Alat Pengatur Suhu Air Via Smartphone Android Berbasis Mikrokontroler Arduino Uno
Authors: Habibullah
Published: October 2018

Dispenser is an electric powered water heater that works principle converts electrical energy into heat to heat water. Dispensers in the market today do not use the water temperature indicator level, so users do not know how much water temperature level has been reached that will be used to make food or drinks such as coffee, milk, tea, noodles or other foods. In the dispenser there are only LED indicators that will light up when water is heated and off when the water is hot. Hot water temperatures used for the manufacture of coffee, tea and other beverages require a certain temperature which is usually not more than 96° C because it will cause some problems, for example for coffee drinks will taste bitter and flavor in coffee may be lost. From this background, researchers want to design an adjustable water heater according to user requirements, with a temperature range between 30° C to 85° C using control of arduino uno microcontroller and some supporting components. Test results of this water temperature controller, the tool is made to produce water temperature according to user needs that is in the range 30-85° C
Women are often overlooked in ocean governance
Authors: Open Communications for The Ocean OCTO
Published: October 2018

The authors offer a short review of gendered issues in ocean governance, here defined as “the political, social, economic, and administrative systems and related formal and informal institutional arrangements involved in the management of natural resources.”