bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessing Malaria using Neutral Zone Classifiers with Mixture Discriminant Analysis on 2D Images of Red Blood Cells
Authors: Mohammed Shariq , K. Dey Dipak
Published: December 2019

Background and Aim: We aim to build a classifier to distinguish between malaria-infected red blood cells (RBCs) and healthy cells using the two-dimensional (2D) microscopic images of RBCs. We demonstrate the process of cell segmentation and feature extraction from the 2D images. Methods and Materials: We describe an approach to address the problem using mixture discriminant analysis (MDA) on the 2D image profiles of the RBCs. The extracted features are used with Gaussian MDA to distinguish between healthy and malaria infected cells. We also use the neutral zone classifiers where ambiguous cases are identified separately by the classifier. Results: We compare the classification results from the regular classifiers such as linear discriminant analysis (LDA) or MDA and the methods where neutral zone classifiers are used. We see that including the neutral zone improves the classification results by controlling the false positive and false negatives. The number of misclassifications are seen to be lower than the case without neutral zone classifiers. Conclusion: This paper presents an alternative approach for classification by incorporating neutral zone classifier approach, where a prediction is not made for the ambiguous cases. From the data analysis we see that this approach based on neutral zone classifiers presents a useful alternative in classification problems for various applications.
Clinical Evaluation of Resin Composite Restorations Placed by Dental Students in Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Science
Authors: Davari Abolrahim , Daneshkazemi Alireza , Alimirzaei Sanaz
Published: December 2019

Introduction: To perform a proper restoration, we are required to observe the principles in a framework of the restorative dentistry. Regardless of these criteria, rapid repair failure occurs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of composite restorations placed by dental students in Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Science in 2014-2016.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 200 restorations were performed in the Faculty of Yazd Dentistry in the years 2014-2016 through a clinical examination and completion of the questionnaire by the patients were examined. The results were evaluated by descriptive statistics and Chi-squared / Fisher's exact test using SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL; Version 16.
Results: In general, 5% of the restoration were completely defective and considered as successful repairs. 12% of the restoration failed in the clinical examination. The main reason for the failure of these restorations was the secondary caries with irreversible pulpitis. Finally, 83% of the restoration had defects, but these teeth were considered as functionally present.
Conclusion: Dental students are able to place resin composite restorations in teeth with an acceptable annual failure (P>.05).
TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND POETRY OF THE TATARS-MISHARS: MODERN FORMS OF EXISTENCE
Authors: Vladimirovna Karkina Svetlana , Khabibullovna Nurgayanova Nelya , Kaur Manpreet
Published: December 2019

Purpose: The Tatars-Mishars are an ethnographic group of the middle Volga and Ural Tatars. Their speech is based on a special dialect and belongs to the Western group of the Tatar language. The Tatars-Mishars were settled on the Right Bank of the Volga in Mordovia, Chuvashia, Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, as well as in the Nizhny Novgorod, Penza, Ryazan, Samara, Saratov, and Ulyanovsk regions. The Mishar sub-ethnic group is divided into three ethnographic components – Sergach, Temnik, and lambir, each of which has its own linguistic and ethnocultural features. The object of our attention is the traditional musical and poetic creativity of the Tatar-Mishars of the Ulyanovsk region, which is a unique layer, characterized by the preservation and to date the existence of original folklore genres.

Methodology: In the article the analysis of the materials obtained by the authors during expeditions in the Ulyanovsk region, where the ignorance relating to the khvalynskoe, Karsunsky and melekessky language groups. As a result of research various and interesting, to some extent, the original material was recorded. When collecting information, the instruction on collecting musical folklore was used for detailed certification of the recorded sample, which allowed to identify the distribution area, local features, the picture of the modern functioning of the works of traditional musical and poetic creativity.

Results: In general, the study showed that the traditional musical culture of the Tatar-Mishars of the Ulyanovsk region, is a distinctive layer, characterized by a variety of genres and styles. This lyrical lingering and short tunes, takmaks and lyric-epic genres baits, munajat.

Application: Therefore, the study and preservation for future generations of musical and poetic folklore of the Tatar-Mishars, which has inexhaustible wealth, will allow feeling the original and universal foundations of spirituality of the Tatar people and its culture.
THE MANIPULATIVE CAPACITY OF MASS MEDIA
Authors: Nikolaevna Goryacheva Olga , Sergeevna Kalinina Galina
Published: December 2019

Purpose: The relevance of work is connected with understanding that the policy turns into the media process. Problematic is an allocation in a huge flow of information of the most priority and significant: consciousness of the recipient is considerably overloaded; the individual does not manage to carry out the analysis of the obtained information, and only gives it a superficial emotional assessment

Methodology: The method of comparison is used for the correlation of political media reality with reality. The method of the analysis of empirical data of political activity promotes the establishment of the truth in the registration of media materials.

Result: In the article, the levers used in mass media are analyzed, their manipulative potential is defined. Special attention is paid to the fact that virtualization of political reality in mass media leads to the emergence of ideological symbols. The practical importance of research of manipulative capacity of mass media consists of the identification of peculiar features, forms, and methods of impact on the consumer of information content.

Applications: This research can be used for universities, teachers, and students.

Novelty/Originality: In this research, the model of The manipulative capacity of mass media is presented in a comprehensive and complete manner.
Credit Card Fraud Detection Using Hidden Markov Model
Authors: Singh Mandeep , Kumar Sunny , Kumar Sunny , Garg Tushant
Published: December 2019

Now a day the usage of credit cards and net banking for online payments has dramatically increased. The most popular mode of online as well as regular purchase payments is through credit card and security of such transactions is also a major issue as frauds are increasing rapidly. In the existing scenario, fraud is detected after the transaction is done and it makes more difficult to find out fraudulent loses barred by issuing authority. In this paper, we observe the behaviour of credit card transactions using a Hidden Markov Model (HMM) and show how it detects frauds. An HMM is initially trained with the normal behaviour of transaction. If the present credit card transaction is not accepted by the trained HMM with enough high probability, then it declares as a fraudulent transaction. At the same time, we try to ensure that no genuine transactions are rejected.
Exploración de instrumentos que evalúan recursos resilientes en población infantil argentina
Authors: Hendrie Kupczyszyn Karina Noelia
Published: December 2019

Las adversidades sociales, económicas, físicas y psicológicas a las que están expuestos algunos grupos poblacionales infantiles, comprometen seriamente su desarrollo y desempeño, restándoles bienestar y calidad de vida. En los últimos años, se ha otorgado gran relevancia a los estudios dedicados al concepto de resiliencia y su medición por el aporte que este constructo ha provisto para entender la forma en que los individuos pueden sobrellevar las situaciones de crisis e infortunio y aun salir fortalecidos a pesar de las circunstancias.  La identificación y el diagnóstico de los recursos resilientes se ha vuelto entonces una meta de gran significación para la disciplina psicológica. El objetivo de este estudio fue sistematizar la información referida a instrumentos de medición creados y validados en los últimos años para la evaluación de fortalezas o recursos resilientes en niños de la Argentina. Para la recolección de datos, se analizaron diferentes estudios científicos, entre ellos artículos de revistas, tesis de grado y posgrado, identificando así 17 instrumentos de medición para evaluar recursos resilientes en el periodo de la niñez. Todos ellos presentan propiedades psicométricas apropiadas y permiten explorar de manera válida y confiable la presencia de numerosos recursos resilientes en los niños argentinos.
Rasgos de personalidad disfuncional en estudiantes universitarios de Buenos Aires
Authors: Stover Juliana Beatriz
Published: December 2019

En la sección III del DSM-5 se propone un modelo alternativo para evaluar los trastornos de personalidad, en cuyo criterio B se postula un modelo dimensional de rasgos disfuncionales de personalidad compuesto por cinco dominios y 25 rasgos. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar dichos dominios y rasgos en estudiantes universitarios de Buenos Aires.  La muestra se compuso de 453 estudiantes universitarios de instituciones públicas y privadas (52.30% mujeres, 47.70% varones) con edades comprendidas entre los 18 y 35 años (M = 24.26, DE = 3.73). Se recolectaron datos con una encuesta sociodemográfica y de datos académicos básicos, así como con el Inventario para Trastornos de la Personalidad para el DSM‐5 (PID-5). Para analizar diferencias en los dominios y rasgos según sexo y tipo de carrera se llevaron a cabo análisis de MANOVA. Se calcularon correlaciones r de Pearson para examinar la asociación de los dominios y rasgos con el rendimiento académico. Se halló que las mujeres presentaron medias superiores Afecto Negativo, Ansiedad y Labilidad Emocional, y los hombres, en Antagonismo, Búsqueda de Atención, Insensibilidad, Engaño, Grandiosidad, Manipulación, Toma de Riesgo y Excentricidad. Examinado diferencias según tipo de carrera, se detectó un patrón de medias inferiores en los alumnos de Ciencias Humanas. Al analizar el vínculo con el rendimiento académico, se encontraron asociaciones negativas con el índice de aprobación, mientras que positivas con los índices de aplazos, asignaturas libres y recursadas. En conclusión, se efectuó una primera aproximación al estudio del modelo de rasgos disfuncionales en población local universitaria, analizado su vínculo con variables sociodemográficas y académicas.
Un análisis exploratorio sobre las experiencias de viajar en el subterráneo de Buenos Aires
Authors: Beramendi Maite , Romero Gianotti María de los Ángeles Vanesa
Published: December 2019

Las condiciones del viaje influyen en el bienestar de las personas. Esto cobra relevancia considerando que viajar es uno de los diez comportamientos más rutinarios de la vida. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar las experiencias de los pasajeros en el subterráneo de Buenos Aires en relación con las condiciones de calidad y servicio que perciben que el transporte público les brinda. Para ello se diseñó un estudio exploratorio y se recolectó la información a través de grupos focales. Los resultados indican que los participantes eligen principalmente el subterráneo por su rapidez; y la mayor desventaja se asocia al aglomeramiento de pasajeros. Los participantes no solo priorizan el tiempo de viaje sino trasladarse lo más tranquilamente posible para disminuir los posibles factores de estrés.
Methodological Aspects of Determining Thrust of Irrotational Air-Breathing Jet Engines in Bench and Flight Tests
Authors: Semenov V.L. , Aleksandrov V.Yu. , Prokhorov A.N. , Arefyev K.Yu. , Kruchkov S.V.
Published: December 2019

This article examines methodological aspects of the indirect calculation of thrust characteristics of irrotational air-breathing jet engines using telemetry data that can be obtained during high-speed aircraft flight tests. Specific features of determining thrust characteristics during bench and flight tests are described. Mathematical models are developed for data analysis and calculation of the thrust and the specific impulse of an irrotational air-breathing jet engine by internal parameters, as well as its effective thrust in integration with a high-speed aircraft. The proposed approaches are tested, and the developed mathematical models are validated according to the results of experimental bench tests of the thrust characteristics of irrotational air-breathing jet engines in integration with a model fuselage of a high-speed aircraft. Satisfactory convergence of the results of indirect and direct (experimental) force measurements is shown. The data obtained can be used for further development of the method and analysis of bench and flight tests of aircraft with irrotational air-breathing jet engines.
NEGOTIATING MOTHERHOOD IN CONSTRAINING SPACE IN EMMA DONOGHUE’S ROOM
Authors: Aisyah Putti , Ayu Hujuala Rika
Published: December 2019

This study sheds light on how Ma, the female character in Emma Donoghue’s Room negotiates her roles as a mother of a five-years-old Jack while living inside a constraining room built by Nick, her kidnapper. It particularly focuses on how Ma attempts to re-define her motherhood within built and discursive spaces that Nick constructs. The study employs the concepts of Sarah Ruddick on maternal thinking and Marsha Marotta’s MotherSpace. Marrota delineates two spatial aspects contributing to shape mother’s subjectivity; built spaces and discursive spaces. Built space is the 11x11m room representing Nick’s authority. Nick also partly constructs the discursive space within the room. The finding shows that Ma is able to create her own discursive space as her effort of conforming her motherhood, within the constraining built space. Ma successfully performs her sense of motherhood – such as providing him physical needs like nutritious food and nurturing his cognitive development.
İmar Planlarının Peyzaj Ekolojisi Yaklaşımı ile Değerlendirilmesi: Niğde Kenti Örneği
Authors: Olgun Rifat , Yılmaz Tahsin
Published: December 2019

Dünyada
olduğu gibi ülkemizde de yaşanan hızlı nüfus artışı kentsel yerleşim
alanlarının büyümesini zorunlu kılmaktadır. Yerleşim alanlarındaki bu büyüme,
kentlerin içerisinde ve çevresinde yer alan ekolojik yapının bozulmasına neden
olmaktadır. Bu nedenle kentlerin büyümesinde ve şekillenmesinde önemli bir yere
sahip olan imar planları, kentlerin sahip olduğu ekolojik yapının
sürdürülebilirliği açısından önemlidir. Yasal mevzuat kapsamında hazırlanan
imar planlarında mevcut ekolojik yapının dikkate alınması, kentsel gelişimin
ekolojik yapı üzerindeki etkisini azaltacaktır. Bu kapsamda araştırmanın amacı,
nüfus artışına bağlı olarak ortaya çıkan kentsel büyümenin ve yayılmanın şekillenmesinde
önemli bir rol oynayan imar planlarının peyzaj metrikleri kullanılarak peyzaj
ekolojisi yaklaşımıyla değerlendirilmesidir. Niğde kentine yönelik gerçekleştirilen
araştırmada, araştırma alanına ait veritabanı ArcGIS programında
oluşturulmuştur. Veri tabanı üzerinden Avrupa Birliği Corine Arazi
Sınıflandırma Sistemi I./II. düzey temel alınarak mevcuttaki (13 Temmuz 2017
tarihine ait uydu görüntüleriyle) ve imar planındaki arazi örtüsü/arazi
kullanımı tipleri gruplandırılmıştır. Elde edilen gruplara yönelik analizler
Fragstats 4.2 yazılımı aracılığıyla belirli peyzaj metrikleri (sınıf düzeyinde
7 ve peyzaj düzeyinde 1) kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, imar
planlarında çok sayıda yeşil alan planlanmış olmasına rağmen, zaman içerisinde artan
yapılaşmaya bağlı olarak ortalama yama büyüklüğündeki azalış kentin ekolojik
yapısını olumsuz etkileyecektir.
Hibrit Elektrokoagülasyon/Elektrooksidasyon Prosesleri ile Denim Ürün Üretim Atıksularının Arıtımı
Authors: Solak Murat
Published: December 2019

Çalışmada, denim ürün işleme atıksularının hibrit
Elektrokoagülasyon (EK) ve Elektrooksidasyon (EO) Prosesleri ile arıtımı
incelenmiştir. pH, akım
yoğunluğu ve elektroliz süresi gibi işletme parametrelerinin KOİ (Kimyasal
Oksijen İhtiyacı) ve TÇK (Toplam Çözünmüş Katı) giderimi üzerindeki etkileri
belirlenmiştir. pH değerinin 7,48, akım yoğunluğunun 120 A/m2 ve elektroliz
süresinin 49,5 dakika olduğu Al (Alüminyum) elektrotlarının kullanıldığı EK
prosesi ile >% 65 KOİ ve % 51 TÇK giderimi sağlanmıştır. Aynı koşullarda, EO
işleminin KOİ ve TÇK için Ti (Titanyum)/PÇ (Paslanmaz Çelik) elektrotları ile giderim
verimleri sırasıyla % >70 ve % 45 olarak bulunmuştur. Optimum koşullarda EK/EO
hibrit prosesinin renk giderim verimi % 84 (436 nm), % 93 (525 nm), % 97 (620
nm) olarak elde edilirken, EK ve EO prosesinin enerji tüketimi sırasıyla 14,26
kWsa/m3 ve 22,71 kWsa/m3 olarak tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca,
istatistiksel analiz sonucunda elde edilen R2
ve R2adj değerlerinin 1'e yakın olması, deney
sonuçlarının ve istatistiksel çıkarımların uyumlu olduğunu ve işlem
parametrelerinin etkilerinin belirlenmesinde Box-Behnken istatistiksel
tasarımının etkili olduğunu göstermiştir.
İztuzu Plajı (Dalyan-Muğla) ve Çevresinin Florası
Authors: Varol Ömer , Akbaş Kenan , Değerli Yeliz , Aktaş Aytepe Hediye
Published: December 2019

Bu
çalışma, İztuzu plajının (Dalyan-Muğla) bitki çeşitliliğini belirlemek amacıyla
gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma alanı Davis’in kullandığı kareleme sistemine
göre C2 karesinde bulunmaktadır. Çalışmamızda, Şubat 2016 - Kasım 2017 tarih
aralığında çalışma alanından toplanan 264 bitki örneği değerlendirilmiş olup 54
familya, 77 cins, 240 tür, 1 alttür ve 1 varyete tespit edilmiştir. Endemik
bitki taksonları 7 (% 2.89) adettir. Bitki taksonlarının fitocoğrafik bölgelere
göre dağılım oranları: Geniş yayılışlı ve yayılış alanları belli olmayan
taksonların sayısı 113 (%46.69). Akdeniz elementlerinin sayısı 75 (%30.99),
Doğu Akdeniz elementlerinin sayısı 47 (%19.43), İran-Turan elementlerinin
sayısı 2 (%0.83) ve Avrupa-Sibirya elementlerinin sayısı 5 (%2.06)’dir.
Vermikompostun Ayçiçeği (Helianthus annuus L.) Çeşitlerinin Fenolojik ve Morfolojik Özelliklerine Etkisi
Authors: Gül Volkan , Gıdık Betül , Girgel Ümit
Published: December 2019

Bu çalışma Bayburt Üniversitesine ait deneme
arazisinde farklı dozlarda vermikompost (0, 100, 200, 300 ve 400 kg/da)
uygulamalarında yağlık ayçiçeği çeşitlerinin (Pioneer 64LC108 ve Pioneer
64LE119) fenolojik ve morfolojik özelliklerini belirlemek amacı ile 2018
yılında yapılmıştır. Araştırma Tesadüf Blokları Deneme Deseni’ ne göre üç
tekerrürlü olarak yapılmış olup, çalışmada çıkış, tabla olum, çiçeklenme ve
olgunlaşma süresi (gün), yaprak sayısı (adet), yaş ve kuru sap verimi (kg/da),
yaş dolu, yaş boş ve kuru tabla verimi (kg/da) incelenmiştir. Denemede çıkış,
tabla olum, çiçeklenme ve olgunlaşma süresi, yaprak sayısı ve yaş tabla verimi
Pioneer64LE119 çeşidinde fazla olurken, yaprak sayısı, yaş ve kuru sap verimi,
yaş dolu, yaş boş ve kuru tabla verimi ise Pioneer64LE119 çeşidinden elde
edilmiştir. Vermikompost dozlarınızda dekara 200 kg uygulandığında en fazla
çıkış, tabla olum, olgunlaşma süresi ve kuru sap verimi elde edilirken, dekara
300 kg vermikompost dozunda ise en fazla yaprak sayısı, yaş sap verimi ve
çiçeklenme süresi elde edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak; sap verimi değerleri dikkate
alındığında 300 kg’lık vermikompost dozu ve Pioneer 64LC108 çeşidi
önerilebileceği kanaatine varılmıştır.
Türkiye’deki Feldspat Rezervlerinde Radyoaktivite Düzeyleri
Authors: Altıkulaç Aydan
Published: December 2019

Yer kabuğunun %60’ını oluşturan feldspat, en önemli
mineral gruplarındandır. Magmanın farklı kısımlarında değişik şekillerde
bulunan bu minerallerin soğuyup kristalleşmesiyle feldspat zonları ve yatakları
oluşmuştur. Özellikle seramik, porselen ve cam sanayinde olmak üzere birçok
sektörde önemli bir ham madde olan feldspat rezervinin yaklaşık %14 ‘ü
Türkiye’dedir.  Bu anlamda Türkiye, dünya
feldspat rezervi açısından zengin kategorisinde yer almaktadır ve önemli bir
ihracat payına sahiptir. Feldspat minerali yer kabuğu kökenli olup magmatik,
metamorfik ve sedimenter kayaçların yapısında bulunur ve doğal radyasyon ihtiva
eder. Rezerv kaynaklarının değerlendirilmesi ülke madenciliğinin öncelikli
konularından olsa da konut ve iş yeri binalarının yapımında kullanılan ham
maddenin içerdiği 226Ra, 232Th, 40K ve 137Cs izotoplarının
radyoaktivite düzeylerinin bilinmesi insan sağlığı bakımından oldukça
önemlidir. Bu amaçla Türkiye’nin en önemli feldspat zonlarının bulunduğu maden
yataklarından (Aydın, Muğla, Manisa ve Kırşehir) alınan örneklerde
radyoaktivite analizleri yapıldı. Gama Spektrometre Sistemi kullanılarak
yapılan analizler neticesinde 226Ra, 232Th, 40K ve 137Cs radyoizotoplarına
ait ortalama aktivite konsantrasyonlarının sırasıyla 11.94±3.8, 4.28±1.7, 879.26±56.3 ve 1.9±0.7 Bqkg-1 olduğu
tespit edildi. Bu aktivitelerden kaynaklanan radyolojik risk analizi yapıldı.
Intrathecal Baclofen Infusion Pumps in the Treatment of Spasticity: A Retrospective Cohort Study in a Portuguese Centre
Authors: Reis Pedro Videira , Vieira Catarina Rocha , Midões Ana Cristina , Rebelo Virginia , Barbosa Paula , Gomes Armanda
Published: December 2019

Introduction: Spasticity is a complex problem in patients with neurological disorders and may distress their quality of life. Intrathecal baclofen infusion pumps reduce spasticity with low doses and minimal side effects but are not free from complications. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intrathecal baclofen infusion pumps as well as patients’ satisfaction.Material and Methods: Retrospective cohort study including all intrathecal baclofen infusion pumps placed up to December 2015. Demographic characteristics, clinical diagnoses, date of placement or withdrawal/replacement of intrathecal baclofen infusion pumps, baclofen dosage and complications of intrathecal baclofen infusion pumps were collected. Assessments from the Ashworth and Penn’s scales, Katz index and patients’ global satisfaction were analysed.Results: In 19 years we placed 251 intrathecal baclofen infusion pumps in 155 patients. The mean age was 41.1 ± 15.8 years. The most frequent conditions were: trauma (34%), cerebral palsy (14%), multiple sclerosis (12%) and stroke (12%). Eighty-five patients (55%) required a second pump, and eleven (7%) a third one. The lifetime of the first pump was 72 (36 – 89) and the total follow-up time was 96 (9 – 132) months. The causes of withdrawal/replacement were: battery failure (57%), catheter migration/kinking (24%), infection (14%) and pump displacement/exteriorization (7%). The complication rate was 0.21 events/month. There was a significant improvement in the Ashworth and Penn’s scales after the placemen of intrathecal baclofen infusion pumps (p < 0.001 for all diagnoses) and the patients were satisfied with the treatment.Discussion: The incidence of complications was within range of other international studies despite our long follow-up time. Events per month, loss to follow-up, re-intervention rate, incidence of infection and mortality were similar to other studies.Conclusion: Intrathecal baclofen infusion pumps are safe and effective in the treatment of spasticity. Infusion pumps provide a high level of satisfaction regarding treatment and quality of life.
Surdez Congénita ou Precocemente Adquirida: Do Rastreio ao Seguimento, um Retrato de Portugal
Authors: Oliveira Catarina , Machado Marta , Zenha Raquel , Azevedo Luísa , Monteiro Luísa , Bicho Adelaide
Published: December 2019

Introdução: A surdez congénita ou precocemente adquirida afeta 1 a 3 por cada 1000 recém-nascidos sem fatores de risco e 20 a 40/1000 com fatores de risco. O rastreio auditivo neonatal universal permite a sua identificação precoce. As crianças com surdez congénita/precocemente adquirida têm uma maior prevalência de outras patologias, especialmente oftalmológicas e do neurodesenvolvimento, tendo pelo menos 30% a 40% uma comorbilidade associada.Material e Métodos: Realizámos um estudo transversal, multicêntrico onde participaram 83% (n = 30) dos hospitais/maternidades do Serviço Nacional de Saúde.Resultados: Todos os hospitais/maternidades inquiridos realizam, por rotina, o rastreio auditivo neonatal universal a todos os recém-nascidos antes da alta; 63% encaminham para Otorrinolaringologia crianças com fatores de risco de surdez. Todas as crianças com surdez congénita/precocemente adquirida são encaminhadas para Pediatria em 23% hospitais/maternidades. Em 23 hospitais/maternidades todas as crianças com surdez congénita/precocemente adquirida são encaminhadas para: Terapia da Fala em 44% hospitais/maternidades; Oftalmologia em 17% hospitais/maternidades; Sistema Nacional de Intervenção Precoce na Infância (SNIPI) em 30% hospitais/maternidades; referenciação para Genética de todas as crianças com surdez congénita/ precocemente adquirida, sem causa identificada, em 22% hospitais/maternidades. O número de diagnósticos de surdez nos anos de 2014 e 2015 foi de 2,5 e 1,5 por cada1000 recém-nascidos, respetivamente, em 15 dos  hospitais/maternidades.Discussão: O rastreio auditivo neonatal universal parece estar amplamente difundido no Serviço Nacional de Saúde. O número de crianças com SC/SPA tal como a percentagem dos diferentes tipos de surdez diagnosticados, foram idênticos aos encontrados noutros estudos e mostra a indiscutível importância do rastreio. A avaliação/acompanhamento destas crianças por outras especialidades, além da Otorrinolaringologia, mostrou-se heterogéneo nas diferentes entidades de saúde e revelou que nem todas as crianças com fatores de risco de surdez realizam o seguimento aconselhado pelas normas existentes.Conclusão: Os resultados mostram que Portugal realizou um percurso importante no âmbito do rastreio e seguimento das crianças com SC/SPA. Importa, com o fim último da melhoria continua da prestação de cuidados a estas crianças, refletir sobre o envolvimento de outras especialidades, além da Otorrinolaringologia, tal como do Sistema Nacional de Intervenção Precoce na Infância no seguimento destas crianças.
Usefulness of Early C-Reactive Protein Kinetics in Response and Prognostic Assessment in Infected Critically Ill Patients: An Observational Retrospective Study
Authors: Pereira Marta Ayres , Rouxinol-Dias Ana Lídia , Vieira Tatiana , Paiva José Artur
Published: December 2019

Introduction: The ideal biomarker to assess response and prognostic assessment in the infected critically ill patient is still not available. The aims of our study were to analyze the association between early C-reactive protein kinetics and duration and appropriateness of antibiotic therapy and its usefulness in predicting mortality in infected critically ill patients.Material and Methods: We have carried out an observational retrospective study in a cohort of 60 patients with community-acquired pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia and bacteremia at an intensive care unit. We have collected C-reactive protein consecutive serum levels for eight days as well as duration and appropriateness of initial antibiotic therapy. C-reactive protein kinetic groups were defined based on the levels at days 0, 4 and 7. With a follow-up of one year, we have evaluated mortality at different time-points.Results: We have obtained three different C-reactive protein kinetic groups from the sample: fast response, delayed but fast response and delayed and slow response. We did not find statistically significant associations between C-reactive protein kinetics and early (intensive care unit, hospital and 28-days) or late (six months and one year) mortality and antibiotic therapy duration (p > 0.05). Although there were no statistically significant differences between the appropriateness of antibiotic therapy and the defined groups (p = 0.265), no patient with inappropriate antibiotic therapy presented a fast response pattern.Discussion: Several studies suggest the importance of this protein in infection.Conclusion: Early C-reactive protein kinetics is not associated with response and prognostic assessment in infected critically ill patients. Nevertheless, a fast response pattern tends to exclude initial inappropriate antibiotic therapy.
Oral Transmission of Sexually Transmissable Infections: A Narrative Review
Authors: Queirós Catarina , Costa João Borges da
Published: December 2019

Over the last few decades, behavioral changes in sexual practices have made oral transmission of traditional sexually transmissible infections increasingly recognized. Patients harboring a sexually transmissible infection may first present lesions on the oral cavity, as these may be visible and interfere with basic functions such as speech or swallowing. Moreover, the oral cavity may function as a reservoir for future spread of these infections. In order to successfully control this problem, a greater focus on oral sex should be persued, along with promotion of the use of condom and education on safe oral sex practices. Furthermore, examination of the oral cavity should is essential when evaluating any patient suspected of harboring a sexually transmissible infection. In this article, oral transmission of several viral and bacterial infections is reviewed, including human papillomavirus infection, genital herpes, syphilis and gonorrhea, among others.
Analysis of historical structures by using finite element method in Iznik Yeşil Mosque
Authors: Uray Aykut , Şengel Hasan Selim , Çarbaş Serdar
Published: December 2019

In this study, non-destructive tests and laboratory tests were carried out in order to determine the material properties in Iznik Yeşil Mosque, Iznik District, Bursa Province. For the purpose of determining the soil characteristics of the building, the soil survey studies conducted in the Iznik Yeşil Mosque area were investigated. The finite element model was formed by making a three dimensional model study of the structure. With the finite element model, static analysis, modal analysis and behavioral spectrum analysis were performed under vertical loads in order to collect data for the damaged areas of the structure.
Local Sustainability Innovation Through Cross-Sector Collaboration: Lessons from a Neighborhood Energy Competition
Authors: Swann William L.
Published: December 2019

Although public managers and nongovernmental actors play important roles in promoting sustainable communities, little is known about how these actors collaborate with each other across sectors when it comes to sustainability innovation. This case study illustrates how a policy entrepreneur partnered with local government, businesses, and community organizations to implement an innovative neighborhood energy competition that achieved community-wide energy savings and greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions. The outcome of this case suggests that local communities can promote bottom-up sustainability innovation through cross-sector collaboration that combines grassroots efforts led by policy entrepreneurs and nongovernmental actors with technical capacity provided by the government. The outcome also suggests that financial incentives are important, albeit with caveats, for motivating citizen participation in sustainability innovation. There are, however, a number of challenges associated with sustaining such innovation over time. This case offers useful insights into collaborative governance and practical recommendations for utilizing energy competitions as a sustainability policy tool.
Why Research Methods Matter: Essential Skills for Decision-Making by Susan Gooden and RaJade Berry-James
Authors: Myers Samuel L.
Published: December 2019

Gooden, S., & Berry-James, R. (2018). Why research methods matter: Essential skills for decision-making. Irvine, CA: Melvin and Leigh Publishers. $39.95 (Paperback) ISBN: 978-0-99923593-5
Jet Fuel Efficiency in Brazilian Regular Air Transport
Authors: Cabo Manoela , Fernandes Elton , Alonso Paulo , Pacheco Ricardo , Fagundes Felipe
Published: December 2019

Since World War I, the commercial aviation industry has seen many improvements that now allow people and goods to reach the other side of the world in few hours, consuming much less fuel than in recent decades. Improvements in cargo capacity and energy efficiency were significant and, in this scenario, commercial airlines were able to thrive and bring great benefits to world economy. However, this sector is facing environmental challenges due to the intensive use of aviation fuel. Brazil is one of the largest domestic air passenger markets in the world and still has great growth potential, considering its economic potential and territorial dimensions: roughly the same size as the US and twice the size of the European Union. This paper discusses partial productivity of jet fuel in Brazilian domestic aviation and proposes an econometric method to support public regulators and airlines decisions. The proposed model uses variables such as aircraft size, route characteristics and idle flight capacity in a panel data analysis. The results show that reducing idle capacity is one of the best ways to achieve better short-term fuel efficiency and therefore will reduce environmental impacts and have positive economic effects on commercial air transport activities.
Social Noise Exposure in the Sample of Slovak University Students
Authors: Filova Alexandra , Jurkovicova Jana , Hirosova Katarina , Vondrova Diana , Filova Barbora , Samohyl Martin , Babjakova Jana , Stofko Juraj , Argalasova Lubica
Published: December 2019

Purpose: The study is aimed to quantify the effects of social noise (personal music players (PMP), high-intensity noise exposure events) and road traffic noise exposures in the sample of Slovak university students living and studying in Bratislava. Methods: There were 1,003 university students (306 males and 697 females, average age 23.13±2) enrolled in the study; 347 lived in the student housing facility exposed to road traffic noise (LAeq =67.6 dB) and 656 in the control one (LAeq =53.4 dB). Respondents completed a validated ICBEN 5-grade scale “Noise annoyance questionnaire”. The exposure to PMP was objectified by the conversion of the subjective evaluation of the volume setting and duration. With the cooperation of the ENT specialist, we arranged audiometric examinations on the pilot sample of 41 volunteers. Results: From the total sample of 1,003 students, 794 (79.16 %) of them reported the use of PMP in the course of the last week; average time of 285 minutes. There was a significant difference in PMP use between the exposed (85.59 %) and the control group (75.76 %) (p=0.01). Among PMP users 30.7 % exceeded the LAV (lower action value for industry LAeq,8h = 80 dB). On a pilot sample of volunteers (n=41) audiometry testing was performed indicating a hearing threshold shift at higher frequencies in 22% of subjects. Conclusions: The results of the study on a sample of young healthy individuals showed the importance of exposure to environmental noise from different sources (transportation, neighborhood, construction, entertainment facilities, etc.) as well as social noise and the need for prevention and intervention.
Profit Distribution Management and Islamic Banks’ Market Power in Indonesia
Authors: Risfandy Tastaftiyan
Published: December 2019

Operating in the competitive dual banking market, Islamic banks’ behavior often mimics conventional banks. One of the ways to do this is by managing their earnings so that their deposit rate of return could be closely pegged to the conventional banks’ deposit interest rate. Farook et al. (2012) define this term as “profit distribution management” or PDM. This paper investigates whether PDM practice in Islamic banks is affected by their market power. Using a sample of Islamic banks from 2009 to 2013 from Indonesia, the most populous Muslim country adopting dual banking market, we find that bank with a high market power are less engage in PDM. This means that, when Islamic banks are able to set high price of their banking product in the competitive market, they are already reach specific market position. In this case, Islamic banks is observed manage their earnings but in the lower intensity. We also provide empirical evidence that other factors such as governance structure and market share of Islamic banks are also matter for the PDM. Some policy implications are discussed.
Mathematical Models and Algorithms of Optimal Load Management of Electricity Consumers
Authors: Rakhmonov I. U. , Reymov K. M.
Published: December 2019

Load profile alignment based on optimal power consumption management is considered to be one of the main ways to ensure efficient operation of energy systems in the short-term planning. Alignment load profile with a view to reducing costs can be implemented with the aid of consumers’ involvement by administrative and economic measures. Administrative measures are associated with the forced restriction of consumer loads in certain intervals of the planning period. On one hand, these measures provide benefits to the power system by alignment load profile, and on the other hand, they cause detriment to consumers. Ultimately, in some cases, for the whole power system, the detriment may be greater than the benefits. Therefore, it is advisable to use administrative measures in conditions of shortage of power and electricity in the power system. Optimal planning of short-term regimes of power systems according to rigid load profile received after alignment can be carried out by traditional methods. The solution of such a problem ought to be initially carried out under conditions of non-rigid load profile resulting from the directive use of administrative and economic measures carried out with the help of specially developed models. In this regard, the paper proposes a mathematical model of the problem of optimizing load profile of regulated electricity consumers to be used for optimal planning of shortterm power system modes, an algorithm for optimal planning of a short-term power system mode with optimizing load profile of regulated power consumers. Also, algorithms are proposed for accounting for simple and functional constraints in the form of equalities and inequalities when optimizing load profile. The effectiveness of the described algorithm for optimizing the short-term mode of the power system, taking into account the optimal load control of adjustable electricity consumers, has been studied using the example of optimal coverage of the load profile of power system, which contains two consumers with adjustable load profile, and two TPPs. Based on the calculated-and-experimental studies, it was determined that the proposed mathematical model of the problem is adequate, while the developed algorithms for optimal planning of short-term power system modes with optimization of load profile of regulated electricity consumers and taking into account various types of limitations are of high computational qualities.
Diversity, Abundance, and Distribution of Cladocera at the end of the Tigris River North of Basrah – IRAQ
Authors: Et al. Ajeel
Published: December 2019

Seasonal variations of the species composition and abundance of Cladocera were studied in two stations at the end of the Tigris River and one station at the confluence of the Tigris with Euphrates area, at the beginning of the Shatt Al-Arab River in Al-Qurnah North of Basrah Province, from October 2015 to August 2016. Samples of zooplankton were collected by plankton net 100-µm. mesh size. The population density of Cladocera ranged between 1 Ind /m³ during summer and 211 Ind./m³ during winter at station 1 (Al-Jewaber Bridge). A total of 16 species of Cladocera belonging to 12 genera were recorded in the study. The average density of Cladocera ranged from 23.2 ind./m3 at Station 2 (Hamayon Bridge) to 53.7 Ind./m3 at Station 1 (Al-Jewaber Bridge). The results showed that the Bosmina meridionalis was dominant at the three stations 47.8%, while the other species were as follow Moina affinis 15.1%, Daphnia lumholtzi 9.3%, Simocephalus (Simocephalus) vetuloides 8.1% and Daphnia exilis 6.6% of the total Cladocera.
Adsorption of Some Alephatic Dicarboxylic Acids on Zinc Oxide: A kinetic and Thermodynamic Study
Authors: Al-Mahmoud Saddam M.
Published: December 2019

The adsorption of Malonic acid, Succinic acid, Adipic acid, and Azelaic acid from their aqueous solutions on zinc oxide surface were investigated. The adsorption efficiency was investigated using various factors such as adsorbent amount, contact time, initial concentration, and temperature. Optimum conditions for acids removal from its aqueous solutions were found to be adsorbent dose (0.2 g), equilibrium contact time (40 minutes), initial acids concentration (0.005 M). Variation of temperature as a function of adsorption efficiency showed that increasing the temperature would result in decreasing the adsorption ability. Kinetic modeling by applying the pseudo-second order model can provide a better fit of the data with a greater correlation coefficient, which indicates that the adsorption process follow the pseudo-second order kinetics. The negative values of Gibbs free energy and the enthalpy change confirm the spontaneous and exothermic nature of the adsorption process. A good ability of zinc oxide to remove aliphatic dicarboxylic acids from its aqueous solutions has been found, and the chain length of the acids has no significant effect on its adsorption.
Prevalence of depression and its association with parental neglect among adolescents at governmental high schools of Aksum town, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2019: A cross sectional study
Authors: Tirfeneh Enguday , Srah Mengesha
Published: December 2019

Background depression is one of the most serious and prevalent mental illnesses that can result in serious disability and ending life by committing suicide and homicide. The risks of having depression are substantially higher in persons who have parental neglect when compared to the general population.Objective To detect prevalence of depression and its association with parental neglect among adolescents in governmental high schools at Aksum town, Tigray, Ethiopia 2019Method A facility based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 1-30/2019 at Aksum town high schools. Public health questionnaire was used in this study to detect Depression. Study participants were selected using simple random sampling technique. Data was collected with face to face interview. Data was analyzed using statistical package for social science version 22. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used to see the association between depression and parental neglect. Adjusted Odds ratio at a p-value <0.05 with 95% confidence interval was taken to declare statistical significance of variables.
Integration of physical activity in reablement for community dwelling older adults: a systematic scoping review
Authors: Mjøsund Hanne Leirbekk , Moe Cathrine Fredriksen , Burton Elissa , Uhrenfeldt Lisbeth
Published: December 2019

Introduction: Reablement is a rehabilitative intervention provided to homecare receivers (mostly older adults) with the aim of improving function and independence. There is limited evidence of the effectiveness of reablement and the content of these interventions is variable. Physical activity (PA) is known to be important for improving and maintaining function among older adults, but it is unclear how PA is integrated in reablement.Objective: To map existing evidence of how PA strategies are integrated and explored in studies of reablement for community dwelling older adults and to identify knowledge gaps.Methods: An apriori protocol was published. Studies investigating or exploring time-limited (within 6 months), interdisciplinary reablement for community-dwelling older adults, published in English, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and German were considered for inclusion. PubMed, Cochrane central register of controlled trials, Embase, PsycINFO, AMED, PEDro, CINAHL and Google Scholar were searched for studies published between 1996 and July 2019, in addition to reference and citation searches. Study selection and data extraction were made independently by two reviewers.Results: Forty-three studies were included. Exercise strategies and practice of daily activities were reported to be included in the majority of intervention studies, but in most cases, no information was provided about the degree or intensity of which PA was involved, or how PA interventions were targeted to individual needs. Interventions aiming to increase general PA levels or reduce sedentary behavior were rarely described. None of the studies explored older adults’, health care providers’ or family members’ experiences with PA in a reablement setting, but some of the studies touched upon themes related to PA experiences. Some studies reported outcomes of physical fitness, including mobility, strength and balance, but there was insufficient evidence for any synthesis of these results. None of the studies reported PA levels among older adults receiving reablement.Conclusion: There is limited evidence regarding how PA is integrated in reablement, including how PA strategies are targeted to older adults’ individual needs and preferences in a reablement setting. The feasibility, and effectiveness of PA interventions, as well as experiences or barriers related to PA in a reablement setting should be further investigated.
Relaxation of the order-parameter statistics in the Ising quantum chain
Authors: Collura Mario
Published: December 2019

We study the out-of-equilibrium probability distribution function of
the local order parameter in the transverse field Ising quantum chain.
Starting from a fully polarised state, the relaxation of the
ferromagnetic order is analysed: we obtain a full analytical description
of the late-time stationary distribution by means of a remarkable
relation to the partition function of a 3-states classical model.
Accordingly, depending on the phase whereto the post-quench Hamiltonian
belongs, the probability distribution may locally retain memories of the
initial long-range order. When quenching deep in the broken-symmetry
phase, we show that the stationary order-parameter statistics is indeed
related to that of the ground state. We highlight this connection by
inspecting the ground-state equilibrium properties, where we propose an
effective description based on the block-diagonal approximation of the
nn-point
spin correlation functions.
What's Left of Rights? Arendt and political ontology in the anthropocene
Authors: Werry Margaret
Published: December 2019

My project in this paper is to make a perverse, post-human, and even queer return to Arendt’s thinking on the ontological foundation of rights, to ask: What is left of rights? Could the challenge of encompassing and representing non-human entities re-energize the political pursuits that have hinged on rights thinking? Post-humanist proponents of critical race theory, indigenous studies, disability and queer studies have thoroughly problematized the givenness of the liberal rights-bearing subject, and the attributes of sovereignty, autonomy, motility, reason, self-possession, intention, speech, and efficacy that have qualified it, defining the parameters of the human in the process by disqualifying bodies (the woman, the slave, the refugee, the disabled) deemed different. But they have, largely, stopped short of inquiring into a concept of rights that embraces a radically non-human subject, limiting themselves instead to arguing either for a continual expansion of the domain of the human beyond its foundational exclusions, or for an abandonment of rights altogether. But how might conceptualizing rights away from inherited presumptions about how a rights-bearing subject acts, manifests, or appears help us reclaim what was politically generative about the project of rights in the first place? Ultimately, do rights retain any validity if they do not also embrace the non-human? How might performance help us imagine non-human rights—help us figure, speak with and for, non-humans in the domain of the political? And what insight might we gain from revisiting Arendt in the light of post-humanist thought?