bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Administration of metformin in renal transplant patients with post-transplant diabetes mellitus
Authors: Asgharpour Masoumeh , Mirhashemi Seyed Hadi , Alirezaei Amirhesam
Published: February 2020

Diabetes is the most common cause of renal failure which is frequently seen in candidates of solid organ transplant both before and after of the transplantation. For successful long-term tissue graft, it is important to control blood glucose level particularly after transplantation. Post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) is the main issue contributing to cardiovascularrelated mortality in kidney transplant recipients. Important risk factors of PTDM include using immunosuppressive drugs, post-transplant weight gain and obesity, and the presence of pre-transplant diabetes. Because of safety concerns, there has been a consensus from 2003 onward to cease metformin as the first-line anti-diabetic drug in patients with PTDM. The relationship between PTDM and metformin administration in high-risk renal transplant patients needs to be validated by more trial studies to establish the risk-benefit balance using this drug. Here, we reviewed the pros and cons of using metformin by presenting conclusions from several retrospective and clinical trial studies.
Impact of allopurinol on metabolic acidosis in patients with chronic kidney disease; a randomized controlledtrial
Authors: Gholami Davood , Hami Maryam , Hasanzamani Boshra , Miri Maryam
Published: February 2020

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a disabling disease with multiple complications, like, increased serum levels of uric acid due to glomerular filtration rate (GFR) impairment. Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the effect of allopurinol on metabolic acidosis in patients with renal failure. Patients and Methods: This is a randomized controlled-trial study on 50 patients with CKD stage II-IV, who referred to Qaem and Montaserieh hospitals in Mashhad. Patients were selected and randomly divided into two equal groups of 25 subjects. In addition to standard treatments, the intervention group received 100 mg allopurinol tablet for three months and the control group received placebo. Demographic data were obtained from each individual. Serum uric acid level, creatinine, blood pH and bicarbonate levels were assessed at the initiation of treatment and at the end of the third month. Results: The mean age of patients was 54.04±12.62 years. Allopurinol administration resulted in a significant increase of serum bicarbonate levels and pH (P<0.001 for each) compared to the control group. A significant reduction in uric acid (P<0.05) and an increase in GFR (P<0.05) was observed in both groups. Conclusion: Allopurinol could ameliorate metabolic acidosis, glomerular filtration and uric acid in patients with CKD.
Influence of zinc deficiency on one year recurrence in children with nephrotic syndrome
Authors: Ghafoorimehr Fatemeh , Moghtaderi Mastaneh , Bazargani Behnaz , Fahimi Dariush , Abbasi Arash
Published: February 2020

Introduction: Relapses in children with steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) are common and sometimes triggered by various infections. Low zinc levels have been described in children with nephrotic states. It is supposed to that zinc deficiency might lead to dysregulation of immune system and an increased risk of infection. Objectives: This study sought to examine whether the plasma level of zinc in nephrotic patients is related to the number of relapses in these patients. Patients and Methods: Forty-three children aged 1-10 years were entered in this study. Baseline data including age, serum zinc level, number of relapses during one year was recorded. The t test and chi-square tests were used to compare the mean values and proportions respectively with significant P value (P < 0.05). Results: Forty-three children with storied sensitive nephrotic syndrome enrolled in this study. Twenty-three (53.5%) of them were male and 20 (46.5%) were female. Around 74.4 % of patients experienced relapses of nephrotic syndrome in one-year period. There was a significant relation between zinc deficiency and recurrence rate. Conclusion: Zinc deficiency is common in children suffering from nephrotic syndrome and is related to recurrence of relapses in these patients.
Spleno-renal anastomotic bypass revascularization for worsening renal failure and uncontrolled hypertension in bilateral calcific atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis
Authors: Onuigbo Macaulay Amechi Chukwukadibia , Engesser Marie , Susarla Sree
Published: February 2020

Following the recent publications of the STAR-study, the ASTRAL trial, the HERCULES trial and the CORAL trial on renal revascularization versus medical therapy in the management of atherosclerotic renovascular disease, there has been a near paradigm shift implying the nonutility of revascularization as a useful and necessary therapeutic option. Our recent experience with a patient who underwent an anastomotic bypass revascularization for worsening renal failure and uncontrolled hypertension in bilateral calcific atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis in Burlington, VT rekindled this debate. We posit that in appropriately selected patients, patients with acutely worsening renal failure, uncontrolled hypertension and/or symptomatic pulmonary edema, there is indeed a place for revascularization therapy, especially in the light of improved and safer surgical and anesthesiology techniques. It must be correctly acknowledged that the above well popularized randomized trials recruited mostly patients with otherwise stable chronic kidney disease at the time of enrollment. Similarly, only 12% of the patients in both arms of the ASTRAL trial demonstrated rapidly worsening renal failure prior to enrollment
Study of risk factors for development of urinary bladder cancer in patients in Urmia; a single-center study by logit regression approach
Authors: Gharaaghaji Rasool , Pouladi Yasamin , Tehranchi Ali
Published: February 2020

Introduction: Urinary bladder cancer is the most common genitourinary system malignancy in humans. Objectives: Due to the high prevalence of urinary bladder cancer, having enough knowledge about urinary bladder cancer risk factors can assist in prevention and early recognition of this malignancy. Patients and Methods: In this study case-control, 109 individuals with urinary bladder tumor (as a case group) and 200 individuals without any neoplastic history aged >40 years (as a control group) were included (2016-2017). The data were collected using patients’ files, their pathology reports and also a checklist. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20, and logistic regression test was applied to investigate the binary outcome. A P value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The results showed, a significant relationship between smoking (P<0.001), having high risk occupation (P<0.001), low water intake (P<0.001) and pickle consumption (P<0.001) with urinary bladder cancer. Conclusion: Smoking is a strong risk factor for urinary bladder cancer. Our study showed smoking and other occupational carcinogens are the main causes of urinary bladder cancers. Thus preventing and controlling these risk factors are important for health schedules.
The relationship between phosphorus level and peak oxygen uptake in hemodialysis patients awaited for renal transplantation
Authors: Hasanzamani Boshra , Mojahedi Mohammad Javad , Khajeh Dargi Saba , Asnaashari Amir Mohamad Hashem
Published: February 2020

Introduction: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is one of the most common diseases, which affects many aspects of patients’ lives. The measurement of exercise capacity through peak oxygen uptake is an important factor in predicting mortality and survival in patients with ESRD. Objectives: In the current study, we aimed to examine the relationship between phosphorus level and VO2 uptake in renal transplant candidates receiving hemodialysis. Patients and Methods: Thirty renal transplant candidates on hemodialysis were evaluated through spirometry and exercise tests. Then, the results were compared according to the inclusion criteria of age, gender, and phosphorus level. Results: All of cases were male with the mean age of 37.93±10.48 years (range; 20-55 years). Mean VO2 max was 23.46±8.22 mL/kg/min (range; 6.88 to 43.44 mL/kg/min). The mean phosphorus level was 6±2.3 mg/dL (range; 2-10.6 mg/dL) since eight patients had high levels of phosphorus (more than 5.5 mg/dL). In patients with low phosphorus level an abnormal VO2 max was detected (P=0.027). Furthermore, Fisher’s exact test reflected a significant association between higher levels of phosphorus with normal VO2 max (P=0.029). Conclusion: In hemodialysis, decreased blood phosphorus is a predisposing factor for reduced exercise capacity, while hypophosphatemia may lower VO2 max through reducing energy of skeletal muscles. The relationship between phosphorus level and VO2 max may be related to morbidity in hemodialysis patients. Hence, treatment modalities reducing serum levels of phosphorus should be conducted with caution in some patients.
Administration of metformin in clinical medicine; an updated mini-review on current findings
Authors: Hedaiaty Mahrang
Published: February 2020

Metformin is in the biguanide class that has been considered as the treatment for insulin resistance diabetes and polycystic ovarian disease. Many mechanisms have been suggested for it such as inhibition of the mitochondrial respiratory chain and mitochondrial glycerophosphate dehydrogenase, activation of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase, inhibition of glucagon-induced elevation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate with reduced activation of protein kinase A, an effect on gut microbiota and activation of adenosine monophosphateactivated protein kinase. Metformin is a suppressor for transforming growth factor-β1 via directly binding and interact with transforming growth factor-β1 receptor. Lactic acidosis is one of the adverse and noxious effects of metformin. Nowadays, metformin has an important role in inflammation pathways and antioxidant pathways that can prevent or decrease kidney fibrosis, cardiac remodeling in hypertensive heart disease, and cell death in cerebral ischemia, kidney crystal formation, immunological diseases and cancer. Although there has been strong evidence for the potential harm caused by metformin, several studies have shown beneficial effects for it. Hence, it is necessary to revision and modification in contraindications for prescription of this drug
Awareness of diabetic nephropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: the Indian scenario
Authors: Bansal Chirag , Kaushik Reshma , Mohan Kaushik Rajeev
Published: February 2020

Introduction: Diabetic nephropathy is an important complication of diabetes mellitus leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Objectives: To study the awareness of diabetic nephropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and the factors influencing patient awareness of diabetic nephropathy. Patients and Methods: Four hundred subjects, aged above 18 years with T2DM as per American Diabetes Association (ADA) criteria, were selected. Patient awareness regarding diabetic nephropathy was assessed as per a prefixed questionnaire. Results: Awareness of basic information concerning diabetes was present in more than 60% of patients. No significant differences were seen between awareness scores of male and female (P = 0.385), rural and urban (P = 0.120) and literate and illiterate (P = 0.567) diabetic patients. Awareness scores were higher in diabetic patients exceeding 50 years of age (P = 0.004) and patients having diabetes for more than10 years (P < 0.0001), controlled diabetes (P = 0.026) and diabetic nephropathy (P < 0.0001). Awareness of diabetic nephropathy was independently associated with duration of diabetes (P = 0.010) and diabetic nephropathy (P = 0.011) but not with age (P = 0.754) and control of diabetes (P = 0.229). Conclusion: A substantial proportion of diabetic patients are still unaware of the basic facts about diabetes and diabetic nephropathy. Awareness of diabetic nephropathy depended upon duration of diabetes and presence of diabetic nephropathy and requires promotion during early stages of diabetes to improve control of diabetes and prevent diabetic nephropathy.
Effect of intravenous vitamin C supplementation on the quality of sleep, itching and restless leg syndrome in patients undergoing hemodialysis; A double-blind randomized clinical trial
Authors: Dadashpour Shahdak , Hajmiri Minoo Sadat , Roshani Daem
Published: February 2020

Introduction: Poor sleep quality is common among hemodialysis patients and can potentially predict morbidity, mortality and quality of life in these patients. On the other hand, hemodialysis patients are encountered with vitamin C deficiency. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of intravenous vitamin C on sleep quality, itching and restless leg syndrome in hemodialysis patients. Patients and Methods: In this double-blind randomized clinical trial, 90 qualified hemodialysis patients were gone under investigation in Sanandaj in 2016. Patients randomly allocated in two equal intervention and control groups. The main measured outcome was the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) which consists of seven components. At the end of each hemodialysis session, the intervention group received vitamin C vial (500 mg/5 cc) intravenously, three times a week for 8 weeks and the control group received normal saline as placebo in the same way. Data were collected at pretreatment and after 2 months of treatment. Additionally raises questions related to restless leg syndrome and was assessed by VAS scale for determining the incidence of pruritus. Data were analyzed by independent t test, paired t test, Wilcoxon and chi-square tests. Results: Around 52.2% of subjects were female and 47.8% were male and most of them were in the age group above 50 years old. Results showed a notable difference in the value of itching and restless leg syndrome between the two groups as these values decreased significantly in the intervention group (P=0.0001). There was also a great difference in the quality of sleep disorder in subjective sleep quality, sleep latency and daily function between the two groups and those disorders was significantly lower in the intervention group (P=0.0001). Conclusion: This study showed that intravenous vitamin C can effectively improve sleep quality, itching and restless legs syndrome in hemodialysis patients.
Role of erythropoietin in methotrexate-induced nephrotoxicity in adult male albino rats
Authors: Al-Rashidy Ahmed Hassan , Salem Rasha Rabea , Alhosary Amal Abdelrasool , Wahdan Mohamed Hassan , Elnemr Gamal Mohamed , Hassan Khalid Ebraheem , Ali Atif Ibrahim
Published: February 2020

Introduction: Methotrexate (MTX) could provoke a renal dysfunction. However, beneficial extra-hematopoietic effect of erythropoietin might guard against MTX-induced nephrotoxicity. Objectives: Determination of renoprotective erythropoietin’s role against MTX-induced nephrotoxicity through elucidating its renofunctional and renomorphological effects in adult male albino rats. Materials and Methods: The study was performed on 60 adult male Albino rats, equally divided into three groups; group 1 (control): treated with intraperitoneal injections of normal saline at a dosage of 0.5 mg/kg BW twice weekly for 9 weeks. group 2: injected with MTX hydrate intraperitoneal twice weekly at a dosage of 0.5 mg/kg BW for 9 weeks; and group 3: intraperitoneal injected with MTX hydrate in a similar dosage and duration like group 2 concomitant with subcutaneous injection of 100 IU/kg recombinant human erythropoietin once weekly for 9 weeks. At the study end, serum urea and creatinine together with albuminuria were measured, rats were sacrificed and renal sections were prepared for histopathological examination. Results: Significantly increased values of renal function analyzed substances with deteriorated histopathological renal changes were detected in the MTX-treated group compared to either the control or to the MTX and erythropoietin co-treated group. The later displayed statistically significant decreased levels of the substances accompanied by remarkably ameliorated microscopic renal changes. Additionally, insignificant statistical biochemical and morphological renal differences were noticed between the third and control groups. Conclusion: This study concluded valuable and efficient defense against MTX-induced nephrotoxicity in adult male Albino rats when co-treated with erythropoietin.
Roofing Research and Standards Development: 9th Volume
Authors: Molleti Sudhakar , Rossiter Walter J.
Published: February 2020

Description

Expand your knowledge base on successful roof performance with 11 peer-reviewed papers. Sponsored by ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing, the research presented in this book is consistent with the broad range of standards activities within the committee.

Both practical and fundamental topics are addressed, with papers on
Effects of Moisture in Concrete Roof Decks on Vapor Retarder Adhesion
Authors: Doelp Gregory R. , Donlon Mary K.
Published: February 2020

In recent years, the roofing industry has recognized, or some may say reaffirmed, the importance of installing a vapor retarder over concrete roof decks to protect the applied roofing system. If there is no vapor retarder on the concrete roof deck, moisture from concrete can migrate into the roofing system over time and cause significant damage. The moisture can accumulate in the layers under the roof membrane and cause deterioration and loss of strength of cover boards and facers on insulation boards. Other damage from moisture includes mold growth, degradation of water-based adhesives, and fastener corrosion. These problems can lead to loss of attachment, wind damage, or blow off. Installing a vapor retarder over the concrete deck can be effective in reducing the amount of moisture that migrates into the roofing system. Roofing system manufacturers and industry standards lack practical information about when the concrete is dry enough to install the vapor retarder and whether the moisture in the concrete will affect vapor retarder adhesion over time. Manufacturers say the concrete should be dry but do not define what dry is or how to measure “dryness.” To help the industry with this issue, we developed a testing program to evaluate the sensitivity of vapor retarder adhesion to the following variables: (1) age of concrete at the time of vapor retarder is applied and (2) pull-off strength of adhered vapor retarders over time. We prepared a total of 60 concrete samples and installed different vapor retarders at the following intervals after placing the wet concrete: 2 days, 7 days, 14 days, and 28 days. We tested the adhesive strength of the vapor retarder that was adhered at various time intervals after concrete placement and then at regular time intervals after the application of the vapor retarder for each time interval.
The Role of Spatial Science in Environmental Case Studies: A Special Collection from the University of Southern California
Authors: Bernstein Jennifer , Kemp Karen
Published: February 2020

Environmental degradation and climate change have become core social and political issues. Subsequently, it is critical to educate environmental studies and sciences students with respect to the appropriate conceptual models and the relevant skill sets to become effective environmental problem solvers. Spatial analysis, often implemented through the use of geographic information systems, is a key tool for exploring unique combinations of place, space, and time. Spatial analysis uses quantitative, formal techniques to facilitate an in-depth look at how environmental phenomena manifest themselves in a particular geographic location, and is an ideal fit within environmental case study pedagogy. For one, environmental problems inherently have spatial boundaries. Further, case studies regularly accommodate multiple variables. Additionally, spatial analysis can be a teaching tool that challenges students to think outside their preconceived worldviews. For these reasons, we offer this special collection of Case Studies in the Environment, which featuredss manuscripts on case studies from faculty and students at the University of Southern California Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI). Academics, researchers, and students presented with the pieces in this special collection will come away with an understanding of a wide range of spatial analysis techniques, and how they can be applied to creating actionable information around a variety of environmental topics.
Designing and evaluating analytic-deliberative engagement processes for natural resources management
Authors: Peterson St-Laurent Guillaume , Hoberg George , Sheppard Stephen R. J. , Hagerman Shannon M.
Published: February 2020

The need to involve the public and stakeholders in decision-making around issues of technological complexity and conflicting values and knowledge systems is widely accepted in the field of natural resources management. Addressing both analysis and deliberation, analytic-deliberative processes are increasingly used for complex decision contexts. Yet, there remain significant disagreements about best practices for what constitutes a successful engagement process, be it analytic-deliberative, or otherwise. In response, theoretical frameworks and guidelines have been proposed to inform the design and evaluation of participatory engagement processes broadly. A common critique, however, is that the complexity and inflexibility of existing frameworks can make them inaccessible or impractical for natural resources managers and practitioners to use. Here, we propose a simple yet comprehensive framework for the design and evaluation of analytic-deliberative processes. We trial this framework in the context of an engagement process involving stakeholders and Indigenous peoples across the Canadian province of British Columbia on topics relating to forest carbon mitigation. Our recommendations highlight the importance of involving multiple actors, views and worldviews. We also emphasize the importance of inclusive deliberation that is based on the best available science, but also on other forms of expertise, including lay and traditional knowledge. Perhaps most importantly, our recommendations are consistent with others who call for opening-up analysis, deliberation and appraisal in participatory engagement. This means acknowledging that a one-size-fits-all solution does not always exist, but rather that plural and conditional policy options are often more advised in the context of complex environmental issues.
Serotonergic regulation of energy metabolism in peripheral tissues
Authors: Choi Wonsuk , Moon Joon Ho , Kim Hail
Published: February 2020

Serotonin is a biogenic amine synthesized from the essential amino acid tryptophan. Because serotonin cannot cross the blood-brain barrier, it functions differently in neuronal and non-neuronal tissues. In the CNS, serotonin regulates mood, behavior, appetite, and energy expenditure. Although most serotonin in the body is synthesized at the periphery, its biological roles have not been well elucidated. Older studies using chemical agonists and antagonists yielded conflicting results, because the complexity of serotonin receptors and the low selectivity of agonists and antagonists were not known. Several recent studies using specific knock-out of serotonin receptors have been performed to assess the role of peripheral serotonin in regulating energy metabolism. This review discusses (1) the tissue-specific roles of peripheral serotonin in regulating energy metabolism, (2) the mechanism by which dysfunctional peripheral serotonin signaling can progress to metabolic diseases, and (3) how peripheral serotonin signaling could be a therapeutic target for metabolic diseases.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: How to Use Antithrombotics in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Authors: Grossman Kelsey , Williams Mathew R , Ibrahim Homam
Published: February 2020

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has become the preferred method for management of severe aortic stenosis in patients who are at high and intermediate surgical risk, and has recently gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration in the US for use in patients at low risk for surgery. Thrombocytopenia and thromboembolic events in patients undergoing TAVR is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, and yet there is insufficient evidence supporting the current guideline-mediated therapy for antithrombotics post-TAVR. In this article, the authors review current guidelines for antithrombotic therapy in patients undergoing TAVR, studies evaluating antiplatelet regimens, and studies evaluating the use of platelet function testing after TAVR. They also offer a potential link between thrombocytopenia and antiplatelet treatments in patients undergoing TAVR.
Coarctation: A Review
Authors: Cribbs Marc G
Published: February 2020

Coarctation of the aorta occurs in 0.04% of the population, and accounts for approximately 10% of lesions in adults with congenital heart disease. It can occur as an isolated lesion or as a part of a complex defect, and is most commonly associated with bicuspid aortic valve, ventricular septal defect, and mitral valve abnormalities. Since the first surgical repair in 1944, the available treatment options have expanded greatly. Perhaps one of the most important advances in the management of coarctation of the aorta has been the development of transcatheter therapy for both native and especially recurrent coarctation of the aorta. Late complications, even after apparently successful treatment, are not uncommon. For this reason, lifelong follow-up is vital.
Reforma oświatowa Janusza Jędrzejewicza przedstawiona na łamach „Polski Zachodniej”
Authors: Śliwak Katarzyna
Published: February 2020

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Czynniki warunkujące stosowanie przemocy wobec partnerek życiowych przez sprawców przestępstw
Authors: Wawrzycka Kamila
Published: February 2020

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Pojęcie wolności w ponowoczesnych modelach demokracji radykalnej
Authors: Ufel Wojciech
Published: February 2020

Na podstawie koncepcji wolności według I. Berlina, można rozróżnić dwa klasyczne mo-dele demokracji: liberalny oraz republikański. Pogłębiona reﬂ eksja nad wolnością w ponowo-czesnych koncepcjach demokracji – radykalnie pluralistycznej oraz deliberacyjnej, pokazuje, że nie są one zdecydowanie różne od teorii tradycyjnych, a raczej stawiają im nowe wyzwania. Ra-dykalna demokracja Ch. Mouﬀ e i E. Laclau, z aprecjacją pluralizmu i wolności negatywnej, jest dekonstrukcją modelu liberalnego, a demokracja deliberacyjna J. Habermasa, ceniąca wspólnotę i wolność pozytywną, pozostaje zakorzeniona w nurcie republikańskim.
Twórczość Witkacego wobec międzywojennej kultury masowej
Authors: Lisowska Katarzyna
Published: February 2020

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Społeczny odbiór osób homoseksualnych a edukacyjny potencjał filmu
Authors: Działa Beata
Published: February 2020

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Staropolskie zbiory wskazówek obywatelskich. Wybrane zagadnienia
Authors: Orman Eliza
Published: February 2020

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Uniwersytet Trzeciego Wieku jako instytucja przeciwdziałająca marginalizacji osób starszych
Authors: Marcinkiewicz Aleksandra
Published: February 2020

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THE recipe modification of sugar-free bakery goods for reducing glycemic index and enhancing the nutrition and functional features
Authors: Sokolova Nataliia
Published: February 2020

Wheat flour-based products are the most popular and desirable of all bakery goods. In the same time, they give the heights glycemic response so this type of products are banned for people with metabolic disorders as well as consumers who have a tendency to live a healthy lifestyle. In the same time the increasing consumption of sugars has resulted in several nutritional and medical problems, such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. The uses of a combination of various ingredients in range (such as rye flour – 40...60, dry gluten – 5...15, oat dietary fibre – 1...6 % and lentil flour - 5...20 %) that may modify the glycemic index of baked products, enhance the nutrition and functional features have shown in the article. Water Stevia extract demonstrated no effect on the baking quality and suggested the use of it to improve palatability and nutritional properties of developed new sugar-free bakery products.
It was found the optimum ratio of these ingredients as a result of a series of studies and processing of the obtained data by multicriteria optimization. Results have shown that lentil flour can be used in the amount 12.5 % for the achieving optimum ratio "low glycemic index-high taste". It is shown that due to lentil flour it is possible to reduce the glycemic index to a greater extent than rye flour, dry gluten, but in terms of the taste characteristics, these products were less attractive with an increasing amount of flour in formula.
The coefficients of the regression model were given as a result, it has helped to find out the patterns of influence of selected components and their dosage on the glycemic index, energy value and sensory characteristics of the product. The article represents the results, which can be used to create recipe compositions using selected ingredients.
INFLUENCE OF FOOD BY-PRODUCTS ON THE COLOR OF BAKERY PRODUCTS
Authors: Nakov Gjore , Jankuloska Vezirka , Dimov Ivan , Taneva Ira
Published: February 2020

The aim of this paper is to analyze the effect of replacing part of wheat flour (4, 8, 16, 24 and 32% for cookies and 4, 6, 8 and 10% for sponge cake) and to measure influence on the color of the cookies and the sponge cake with apple skin powder and grape pomace powder, respectively. The cookies were produced according to the AACC 10-50D method with some modifications, and the sponge cake was produced according to the method presented by Velioğlu et al., 2017 with some modifications. Digital image analysis and colorimeter were used to determine the colour change of the samples. Results show that by increasing food by-products (apple skin powder and grape pomace powder), the colour difference between the control sample and other samples was bigger. The colour of the sample measured by digital image analysis covers the entire sample and is more representative and more objective regarding colour measurement.
Amicus Curiae: Origin, Worldwide Experience and Suggestions for East European Countries
Authors: Izarova Iryna , Szolc-Nartowski Bartosz , Kovtun Anastasiia
Published: February 2020

This article describes the meaning ofamicus curiaeaccording to modern legislation and doctrine, as well as its origin from Roman law and English law. One part of the article is devoted to the current legal position of international institutions regardingamicus curiaeand its place in different legal systems worldwide. Furthermore, the last part of the article related to the analysis of the newamicus curiaeconcept in Ukraine legislation, combined with the new principles of judicial case management and cooperation of the judge and parties in civil procedure. The article concludes with some thoughts about the need and viability of its implementation in the civil law countries using examples of current reforms of Civil Procedure in Ukraine, and other states of Eastern Europe.
The Rise of Illiberal Democracy and the Remedies of Multi-Level Constitutionalism
Authors: Pap András László , Śledzińska-Simon Anna
Published: February 2020

This article begins with a brief overview of the characteristics of illiberal democracy proclaimed in Hungary and followed by Poland, the once 'Musterkinder' of European integration and compliance with the EU values and law. In the second part the weaknesses of multi-level constitutionalism is analyzed by addressing the Hungarian and Polish illiberal turn. The third part consists of a country-specific contextual analysis examining remedies to illiberal democracy in a normative focus.
Is There a Private Life Free from Forms of Social Control?
Authors: Saktorová Ľubica
Published: February 2020

The present work focuses on the analytical examination of privacy and private life through the concept of formal and informal forms of social control. While the formal social control is expressed through the national and international legal rules, standards and statutes, the analysis will be pointed to the substantive list of human rights guaranteeing the spheres of privacy. The second part will examine the subject in context of informal form of social control, thus determining the respect to privacy in customary culture, moral codes, and contemporary surveillance mechanisms. The private life is guaranteed and safeguarded by the high number of legal rules. However, it is up to one ´s own conduct to secure it.
Shaken or Stirred? Polish Constitutional (Dis)continuity between 1917–2017
Authors: Michał Wiszowaty Marcin
Published: February 2020

The purpose of this paper is to answer the main research question “is there a constitutional continuity in Poland or even the Polish constitutional identity or rather there was a permanent discontinuation in last 100 years of Polish history of state?” For this purpose, the Polish constitutional history in the 20th and 21st centuries has been analyzed with respect to the changes made in the Polish political system over the past century from republican and democratic governments with a strong parliament to governments more akin to the monarchy, with a strong presidency, and even autocratic. Looking for sources of Polish political inspiration references are made to the legacy of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Procesos matemáticos en la práctica pedagógica: un comparativo entre Colombia y España.
Authors: Prada-Núñez Raúl , Hernández-Suárez César Augusto , Fernández-Cézar Raquel
Published: February 2020

Este trabajo buscaba determinar el nivel de empleo de los procesos matemáticos en la práctica docente en dos contextos de habla hispana, el de España y Colombia. Se consideró una muestra de 232 docentes que impartían matemáticas en los niveles medios de educación en diversas instituciones educativas de estos países. Se aplicó un instrumento que toma como referencia los cinco procesos matemáticos mencionados en el Principles and Standards for School Mathematics de la National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), que totaliza 36 ítems. Se identificaron en ambos contextos debilidades en la práctica docente al respecto de la presencia de los procesos matemáticos tales como el razonamiento y prueba, la resolución de problemas y en especial, el establecimiento de conexiones de los conceptos matemáticos con otras áreas del currículo escolar. Se propone para contrarrestar esta situación adelantar una investigación complementaria de corte documental en la que se revisen los preparadores de clase y los textos guías utilizados por los docentes.
Importancia de la ética en la educación superior posmoderna: Una ocupación de Andrés Entrena Parra.
Authors: Carvajal-Rodríguez Julio César , Núñez-Rodríguez José de Jesús , Araque-Pérez Carmen Elisa
Published: February 2020

Una de las tareas que debe asumir con responsabilidad las instituciones posmodernas de educación superior, frente a losdesafíos que impone la sociedad del conocimiento, es el de formar ciudadanos con un sentido ético que puedan interactuar con responsabilidady compromiso ante la incertidumbre. Esa tarea a la cual tiene como reto la universidad ha sido planteada en su trasegar, no solo como fundadory arquitecto sino como educador, por Andrés Entrena Parra y que en este trabajo abordaremos desde dos premisas: La educación como un debermoral y ético al modelo de los griegos en la idea de Moral socrática, de Sócrates de Platón y; la idea de cómo formar las nuevas generacionesdesde el enfoque platónico, generaciones que deben aprender a discernir lo justo desde el término medio planteado en la ética nicomaquea deAristóteles. Un segundo aspecto es la tarea ética del maestro, reflexión que se aborda desde las ideas de educar para la libertad y la democracia,en donde se toman algunos pensadores posmodernos como referentes teóricos.
Modelo estructural de correlación entre prácticas saludables y estrategia, en instituciones de salud de la frontera colombo-venezolana.
Authors: Vergel-Ortega Mawency , Rojas-Suárez Jhan Piero , González-Mendoza Julio Alfonso
Published: February 2020

En las instituciones de salud se hace necesaria la gestión bajo la perspectiva de prácticas saludables, a los fines de inicidir favorablemente en la eficiencia laboral y organizacional, tomando en cuenta las cargas de trabajo y el estrés laboral al cual se ven sometidos los trabajadores hospitalarios. En estos términos, la investigación tuvo por objeto establecer un modelo estructural para determinar la relación existente entre las estrategias organizacionales y las prácticas saludables en las Instituciones Prestadoras de Salud (IPS) de la zona fronteriza colombo-venezolana. La metodología fue cuantitativa, correlacional y de análisis factorial confirmatorio, aplicada a una muestra de 50 instituciones. Las fases del análisis fueron: el trabajo de campo para identificar y describir las estrategias y prácticas saludables en las empresas objeto de estudio; la identificación de los factores asociados a través de análisis factorial exploratorio; el análisis confirmatorio y contraste de resultados con la conceptualización teórica. Los resultados señalan que las variables planeación, recurso humano y ambiente, no tiene incidencia ni asociación con la estrategia, mientras que la variable stakeholders posee una alta relación. Se concluye que los factores de primer orden del modelo estructural lo conforman variables observables con cargas factoriales estadísticamente significativas.
Prevención de los peligros y promoción de entornos saludables en el teletrabajo desde la perspectiva de la salud pública.
Authors: Gómez Sandra , Guarín Ingrid , Uribe Sandra Liliana , Vergel Laura
Published: February 2020

El objetivo principal de este artículo, es destacar la importancia que tiene la implementación de medidas de intervención frente a los estilos de vida y de trabajo saludables en el teletrabajo y el papel que ellas puedan tener a través del ámbito de salud laboral en el contexto de la salud pública. Se fundamenta en una  investigación previa desarrollada por la Universidad Militar Nueva Granada sobre la caracterización de teletrabajadores de empresas públicas y privadas de la ciudad de Bogotá y en la cual se identificaron los  peligros en los entornos de teletrabajo y en donde fue evidente la necesidad de desarrollar programas de estilos de vida y trabajo saludables en esta población como estrategia de intervención. Para lograrlo, se revisó la normatividad vigente tanto en el Ministerio de Trabajo como en el Ministerio de Salud a fin de  contar con un marco de referencia en acciones de promoción y prevención. Para ampliar el soporte de evidencia se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en buscadores científicos sobre literatura nacional e  internacional, seleccionando artículos académicos de los últimos diez años que incluyeran la implementación de programas de estilos de vida como herramienta para la prevención de enfermedades y accidentes de  trabajo, descartando aquellos que incluyeran experiencias anecdóticas sin fundamento técnico o que no pudieran respaldar sus afirmaciones. Se encontró que, la investigación realizada y las fuentes bibliográficas consultadas, coinciden en que se deben implementar programas de estilos de vida y de trabajo saludables a la población teletrabajadora, ya que en la mayoría de empresas contratantes no se tiene control o no se cuenta con las herramientas necesarias para lograr que sus teletrabajadores los lleven a la práctica. Es así como al destacar la importancia de separar el entorno familiar del laboral, la realización de actividad física regular, alimentación balanceada, respetar horarios de sueño, se logra sensibilizar a los teletrabajadores, a las empresas, a los profesionales de seguridad y salud en el trabajo y los entes que promueven bienestar como las EPS´s, las ARL y las Cajas de Compensación Familiar para que fomenten, desde su esfera de intervención, esta implementación.
La Ciudad Región Global para el desarrollo económico y social de Latinoamérica.
Authors: Vargas-Mendoza Fernando
Published: February 2020

La consecuencia natural que ha generado la mutación del sistema capitalista industrial y comercial en el modelo de capitalismo financiero macro-tecnológico, es la globalización planetaria de los mercados de bienes y servicios. Se trata de una mega tendencia irreversible, génesis de la aparición de la Ciudad Región Global en la que reposa un neo enfoque del desarrollo económico y social de las naciones, cuyo análisis como una propuesta para Latinoamérica, se centra el objetivo de este artículo. Se asume a la Ciudad Región Global y las Ciudades Globales, como la tendencia de transformación clave para llevar a las ciudades aglomeradas de Latinoamérica, a hacer de los países parte activa de la globalización de los mercados, con posibilidades de que estas ciudades sean generadoras de riqueza y crecimiento económico con equidad social. Se desarrolla una investigación de enfoque interpretativo, bajo el paradigma cualitativo, con diseño bibliográfico y nivel explicativo. La técnica base para la recolección de la información es la revisión documental, con base en un promedio de 40 referentes investigativos multinacionales, de naturaleza epistemológica y metodológica. El método transversal de análisis es el análisis crítico con enfoque hermenéutico y producción heurística. Se concluye que si las ciudades de grandes conglomerados Latinoamericanas no se transforman prontamente en Ciudades Globales o en Ciudades Región Global; las grandes dinámicas del proceso de maduración del capitalismo global financiero harán que, en las próximas tres décadas, estas ciudades queden expuestas a los nuevos modelos de la colonización tecnológica, económica, social y cultural.
Correlations Between Cognitive and Social Functioning of Schoolchildren: Study of Population Data Using methods of intellectual Analysis of heterogeneous Data
Authors: Namazova-Baranova Leyla S. , Karkashadze Georgiy A. , Vishnyova Elena A. , Molodchenko A. I.
Published: February 2020

Background. The comprehensive assessment of mentality in children on the population scale is necessary to develop measures for optimal shaping of the country’s future potential. However, the correlations between cognitive and socio-characterological parameters of the emerging personality makes it difficult to collect information and decreases the efficiency of traditional analysis methods on the population scale.

The aim of the study is to estimate the correlations between cognitive activity social functioning of schoolchildren using artificial intelligence methods.

Methods. The study included schoolchildren from 5th and 9th grades who studied in secondary schools in 8 major Russian cities. The survey used a battery of tests to assess cognitive performance and a questionnaire of extracurricular activities which was completed by parents. The analysis was performed using clustering and machine learning methods.

Results. The battery of cognitive tests was used to examine 1983 children from 5th and 9th grades. Parents of 1,171 of them completed the extracurricular activity questionnaire. Two clusters of different levels of cognitive success of children and adolescents in both age groups were identified. The high level of cognitive activity was determined in cases associated with attending music school, non-sports hobbies in schoolchildren of both age groups in general; basketball, football, dancing, summer holidays in camps in 5th grade schoolchildren; and swimming, skiing, competitive sports (non-professional), tutoring sections, computer programming in 9th grade schoolchildren.

 Conclusion. The correlations between the level of cognitive activity and the individual typology of extracurricular activities (based on features of personality formation and social influence of the family) has been determined.
Instrumentación para sistemas automatizados de medición dinámica de hidrocarburos
Authors: Escobar Díaz Andrés , Oviedo Marín Luis Eduardo , Vacca González Harold
Published: February 2020

Introducción: el artículo establece una revisión conceptual sobre la instrumentación utilizada en sistemas automáticos de medición de hidrocarburos, realizada por los grupos de investigación ORCA y SciBas de la Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas en el año 2017.

Problema: ausencia en la literatura sobre el concepto transferencia de custodia (TC) y su impacto sobre la cantidad y calidad de un hidrocarburo en un sistema de distribución.

Objetivo: conceptualizar sobre la instrumentación en mediciones de alto volumen, en particular las de tipo dinámico.

Metodología: selección, priorización e interpretación de fuentes disponibles en el sector industrial -amparadas por el Instituto Americano del Petróleo (API) y la Asociación Americana de Gas (AGA)- para definir la instrumentación de un sistema confiable y preciso de medición del hidrocarburo.

Resultados: conceptualización sobre unidades del API y AGA con respecto a equipos LACT (Lease Automatic Custody Transfer); criterios de determinación de la instrumentación para Sistemas de TC; y sobre equipos de medición en una distribución de instrumentación.

Conclusión: obtención de una línea de base conceptual sobre problemáticas de TC y su instrumentación en un sistema automático de medición dinámica de hidrocarburos.

Originalidad: dentro de la literatura académica es escasa la referencia a revisiones sobre equipos e instrumentación que se utilizan en los sistemas automáticos para TC de hidrocarburos.

Limitaciones: como los caudalímetros son los instrumentos más importantes del patín de medición, con respecto a los revisados se han de incluir -en perspectiva- otros de efecto pero que usan algoritmos adaptativos de medida.
Gestión de pavimentos basado en Sistemas de Información geográfica (SIG): una revisión
Authors: Silva-Balaguera Andrés , Leguizamón Omar Daza , Valiente Lesly López
Published: February 2020

Introducción: artículo de revisión derivado del proyecto de investigación “Gestión de pavimentos basado en sistemas de información geográfica para la red vial de Boyacá” desarrollado en la Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia en el año 2017. Objetivo: identificar mejoras prácticas para el mantenimiento de la red vial, reconociendo los principales cambios y sugerencias en los sistemas de gestión de pavimentos (sgp) para pavimento flexible, observados en el desarrollo internacional. Metodología: la investigación se basó en un análisis cualitativo-documental, a partir del cual se valoraron los artículos de revistas de alto impacto publicados recientemente, identificando los principales aportes de los sistemas de información geográfica (sig) aplicados a la gestión de pavimentos flexibles. Resultados: los sgp basados en sig posibilitan una administración económica de la red vial, estableciendo una metodología reducida de evaluación sobre pavimentos y facilitando la selección de intervenciones en tramos viales de manera más económica y rápida, considerando la importancia de la recolección, la organización, la verificación, el procesamiento y la adecuada presentación de la información. Conclusiones:una metodología de gestión de pavimentos basada en sig permite la optimización de costos priorizando los recursos en una red vial. Las bases de datos espaciales posibilitan una reducción en tiempos de procesamiento y facilidad de acceso a procesos futuros de los datos en la red vial, accediendo a una evaluación del pavimento de manera histórica y zonificada. Originalidad: desarrollo de una metodología de gestión de pavimentos de fácil implementación. Limitaciones: esta evaluación solo interpreta avances en gestión de infraestructura vial usando