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Base de dados INDEX PSI: recurso informacional na área de psicologia utilizando interface WWWIsis
Authors: Oliveira Rosa Maria Vivona B. de , Alves Maria das Dores Rosa , Martins Silvana Regina , Vicentini Regina Ap. Blanco , Loureiro Mônica de Fátima , Neto Ildefonso Pelaes , Camargo Wendel Luis
Published: March 2017

A Base de Dados Bibliográfica INDEX PSI (http://www.psicologia-online.org.br/index.html) surgiu de um convênio firmado entre o Sistema de Bibliotecas e Informação da PUC-Campinas e o Conselho Federal de Psicologia, objetivando a organização da produção científica nacional na área de Psicologia, focalizando artigos de periódicos publicados no período de 1980 a 1999 com a finalidade de disseminação da informação gerada e preservação da memória científica. Utilizou-se, para entrada de dados, o software CDS-Microisis, versão 3.07 para DOS e interface WWWIsis para acesso via WEB. A Base INDEX PSI será objeto de construção de Biblioteca Virtual na área de Psicologia.
How effectively can computers be used skilled tasks of professional librarianship?
Authors: Arms William Y.
Published: March 2017

Libraries are expensive and research libraries are particularly expensive. Even in the United States, few people can afford good access to primary scientific, medical, legal and scholarly information. Members of major universities have excellent library services. So do people who work in teaching hospitals, or for drug companies or rich law firms. Others have access to information only through the tedious, inefficient system of interlibrary lending. In less affluent countries the situation is worse; even the best universities cannot afford good libraries. Must access to scientific and professional information always be expensive, or is it possible that digital libraries might change this sad situation? The costs of a conventional research library fall into three main categories: facilities (which include buildings), library materials and staff. In digital libraries, the facilities costs are small, since digital libraries avoid the need for expensive buildings. Digital libraries require computers and networks, but these are relatively inexpensive, and the costs to users are shared with other services, such as electronic mail and word processing...
A educação durante a colonização portuguesa na Guiné-Bissau (1471-1973)
Authors: Cá Lourenço Ocuni
Published: March 2017

Neste trabalho pretende-se tratar da educação pré-colonial, educação colonial e educação durante a luta de libertação nacional da Guiné-Bissau. Antes da dominação colonial na Guiné-Bissau, não havia instituição escolar tal como existe hoje. Portanto, a educação consistia em aquisição de conhecimentos e normas de comportamento como em qualquer sociedade. A ausência das instituições escolares na sociedade guineense tradicional não significava a inexistência de ensino-aprendizagem, porque se tratava de uma cultura oral, que foi sobreposta pela cultura escrita européia.
Educação e hegemonia na América Latina de hoje: projetos de sociedade e de educação nos anos 90: Brasil, Argentina, Chile e Venezuela
Authors: Melo Adriana Almeida Sales de
Published: March 2017

Iniciada em março de 1999, esta pesquisa está se desenvolvendo como elemento de meu doutorado em educação. Este trabalho também faz parte do Projeto CORI/MERCOSUL, área temática Educação, desde 1999. Esta investigação tem como tema central a relação entre os diversos projetos de sociedade e de educação dos principais sujeitos políticos coletivos que planejam e atuam na direção atual das políticas educacionais dos países da América Latina. Pretendemos analisar o processo de transição e consolidação democrática do Brasil, Argentina, Chile e Venezuela; bem como o redirecionamento das políticas educacionais nestes ambientes culturais, no sentido de esclarecer as contradições entre as demandas e objetivos dos sujeitos políticos coletivos locais e internacionais em seu movimento de construção de um projeto hegemônico de sociedade e de educação; ora neoliberal, ora democrático de massas. Este tipo de análise pode trazer contribuições reais no sentido da construção e sistematização de elementos de integração entre as diversas identidades históricas e culturais dos nossos países; interferindo sob a forma de novas categorias de investigação, no nosso planejamento e ação educacionais locais.
A escola e a construção das estruturas da inteligência na criança
Authors: Assis Orly Zucatto Mantovani de
Published: March 2017

Neste artigo, apresentamos resultados de pesquisas realizadas com crianças de 7 à 9 anos, apoiandonos nos pressupostos da teoria piagetiana – que fundamenta a compreensão das relações entre ensino, aprendizagem e desenvolvimento – objetiva verificar se a escola proporciona, verdadeiramente, aos seus alunos, a oportunidade de desenvolverem plenamente sua personalidade, a construção da inteligência, da moralidade, contribuindo para a formação de um cidadão apto a cooperar, ser solidário e capaz de empreender transformações sócio-culturais.
A educação visual na televisão vista como educação cultural, política e estética
Authors: Almeida Milton José de
Published: March 2017

Estudos sobre a educação visual e a memória produzidas pelas imagens e sons da televisão e do cinema são importantes para entender de maneira mais ampla a educação cultural, científica e política das pessoas, e não somente aquela escolar ou escolar-universitária, pois, hoje, a maior parte das populações vê o real naturalizado, reproduzido pela fotografia, pela cinematografia, pela videografia, como verdadeira representação visual do real, com a qual opinam, produzem verdades e agem tanto no mundo cotidiano como no intelectual, acadêmico.
Parâmetros curriculares nacional: concreto ou abstrato?
Authors: Boscolo Célia Maria
Published: March 2017

Esse artigo apresenta de maneira sucinta, alguns pontos polêmicos dos Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais, com o objetivo de repensar o currículo através do dialogo e da reflexão da prática no cotidiano de cada escola no seu contexto.
Capacitação de recursos humanos em gerontologia: os cuidadores leigos seriam a melhor opção?
Authors: Santos Silvia Maria Azevedo dos , Diogo Maria José D'Elboux
Published: March 2017

Discute-se aqui, a capacitação de recursos humanos em Gerontologia tomando-se por base o preconizado pela Política Nacional do Idoso. Além da capacitação de cuidadores leigos, conforme proposto pela Portaria Interministerial N.º 5.153 de abril de 1999.
Educação e saúde: a interdisciplinaridade como desafio
Authors: Orso Paulino José
Published: March 2017

Este relato de experiência refere-se ao trabalho realizado na Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná – UNIOESTE, através do projeto de pesquisa e extensão, intitulado “Educação e Saúde: a interdisciplinaridade como desafio”. O mesmo foi realizado coletivamente, envolvendo professores e acadêmicos dos Cursos de Enfermagem e Pedagogia desta instituição, junto com alunos e professores da pré-escola à quarta série de uma escola da periferia de Cascavel – PR. O trabalho teve como objetivo a reflexão sobre as possibilidades de construção de uma articulação efetiva entre as áreas de educação e saúde e contribuir com a superação da concepção simplista de que “é preciso ser sadio para ter boa aprendizagem”, atribuindo à saúde as razões do fracasso escolar e de que “é preciso ser culto (não ignorante) para ter saúde”, atribuindo à não escolarização as razões do fracasso na saúde.
Educação e ilusão liberal: origens da Escola Pública Paulista
Authors: Orso Paulino José
Published: March 2017

Esta resenha se refere à obra de Casemiro dos Reis Filho, resultado de sua pesquisa de doutorado em Educação pela PUC/SP, que consiste num estudo crítico sobre o ensino público paulista nos níveis primário, secundário e superior durante a implantação da Reforma Republicana do Ensino, ocorrida entre os anos de 1890 e 1896.
Conhecendo os caminhos da teoria crítica
Authors: Antunes Márcia do Nascimento V. , Ramos Luís Marcelo Alves
Published: March 2017

Buscando produzir subsídios para o debate na área da Educação em Saúde, este documento traz uma síntese histórica sobre a Escola de Frankfurt e apresenta o conteúdo da Teoria Crítica por ela produzida, resgatando elementos das obras de seus mais expressivos membros: Horkheimer, Adorno, Marcuse, Benjamin e Habermas.
Realization of Maxwell’s Hypothesis: A Heat-Electric Conversion in Contradiction to the Kelvin Statement
Authors: Fu Xinyong , Fu Zitao
Published: March 2017

In a vacuum tube, two identical and parallel Ag-O-Cs surfaces, with a work function of approximately 0.8eV, ceaselessly emit thermal electrons at room temperature. The thermal electrons are so controlled by a static uniform magnetic field that they can fly only from one Ag-O-Cs surface to the other, resulting in a potential difference and an electric current, and transferring a power to a resistance outside the tube. The ambient air is a single-temperature heat reservoir in the experiment, and all the heat extracted by the tube from the air is converted into electric energy without producing other effects. The authors maintain that the experiment is in contradiction to the Kelvin statement of the second law of thermodynamics. We have a video on you tube showing the main measuring process of the experiment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyrtC2nQ_UU.
Potential Impact of Diet on Treatment Effect from Anti-TNF Drugs in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Authors: Andersen Vibeke , Hansen Axel Kornerup , Heitmann Berit Lilienthal
Published: March 2017

We wanted to investigate the current knowledge on the impact of diet on anti-TNF response in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), to identify dietary factors that warrant further investigations in relation to anti-TNF treatment response, and, finally, to discuss potential strategies for such investigations. PubMed was searched using specified search terms. One small prospective study on diet and anti-TNF treatment in 56 patients with CD found similar remission rates after 56 weeks among 32 patients with good compliance that received concomitant enteral nutrition and 24 with poor compliance that had no dietary restrictions (78% versus 67%, p = 0.51). A meta-analysis of 295 patients found higher odds of achieving clinical remission and remaining in clinical remission among patients on combination therapy with specialised enteral nutrition and Infliximab (IFX) compared with IFX monotherapy (OR 2.73; 95% CI: 1.73–4.31, p < 0.01, OR 2.93; 95% CI: 1.66–5.17, p < 0.01, respectively). In conclusion, evidence-based knowledge on impact of diet on anti-TNF treatment response for clinical use is scarce. Here we propose a mechanism by which Western style diet high in meat and low in fibre may promote colonic inflammation and potentially impact treatment response to anti-TNF drugs. Further studies using hypothesis-driven and data-driven strategies in observational, animal and interventional studies are warranted.
Th17 Cells Interactions with the Brain Endothelium in Vitro
Authors: Wojkowska Dagmara Weronika , Szpakowski Piotr , Glabinski Andrzej
Published: March 2017

The nature of the interaction between Th17 cells and the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is critical for the development of autoimmune inflammation in the central nervous system (CNS). TNF-a or IL-17 stimulation is known to enhance the adherence of Th17 cells to the brain endothelium. The brain endothelial cells (bEnd.3) express VCAM-1, the receptor responsible for inflammatory cell adhesion, which binds VLA-4 on migrating effector lymphocytes at the early stage of brain inflammation. The present study examines the effect of the pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-a and IL-17 on the adherence of Th17 cells to bEnd.3 The bEnd.3 cells were found to increase production of CCL2 and CXCL1 after stimulation by pro-inflammatory cytokines, while CCL2, CCL5, CCL20 and IL17 induced Th17 cell migration through a bEnd.3 monolayer. This interaction between Th17 cells and the brain endothelium appears to be mediated by VCAM-1 and some chemotactic cytokines. This observation may suggest potential therapeutic targets for the prevention of autoimmune neuroinflammation development in the CNS.
Promoting Sustainability Transparency in European Local Governments: An Empirical Analysis Based on Administrative Cultures
Authors: Navarro-Galera Andrés , Ruiz-Lozano Mercedes , Tirado-Valencia Pilar , Ríos-Berjillos Araceli de los
Published: March 2017

Nowadays, the transparency of governments with respect to the sustainability of public services is a very interesting issue for stakeholders and academics. It has led to previous research and international organisations (EU, IMF, OECD, United Nations, IFAC, G-20, World Bank) to recommend promotion of the online dissemination of economic, social and environmental information. Based on previous studies about e-government and the influence of administrative cultures on governmental accountability, this paper seeks to identify political actions useful to improve the practices of transparency on economic, social and environmental sustainability in European local governments. We perform a comparative analysis of sustainability information published on the websites of 72 local governments in 10 European countries grouped into main three cultural contexts (Anglo-Saxon, Southern European and Nordic). Using international sustainability reporting guidelines, our results reveal significant differences in local government transparency in each context. The most transparent local governments are the Anglo-Saxon ones, followed by Southern European and Nordic governments. Based on individualized empirical results for each administrative style, our conclusions propose useful policy interventions to enhance sustainability transparency within each cultural tradition, such as development of legal rules on transparency and sustainability, tools to motivate local managers for online diffusion of sustainability information and analysis of information needs of stakeholders.
Influence of subinhibitory concentrations of extracts from Psidium cattleianum (Sabine) and Myracrodruon urundeuva (Allemao) on mutans streptococci adhesion to glass and enamel surfaces.
Authors: Bianco Karina Gerhardt , Landucci Luis Fernando , Schweitzer Christiane Marie , Gaetti-Jardim Ellen Cristina , Gaetti-Jardim Júnior Elerson
Published: March 2017

This study evaluated the influence of subinhibitory concentrations of extracts from Myracrodruon urundeuva and Psidium cattleianum on the adhesion of cariogenic cocci to the surface of glass and bovine enamel. The aqueous extracts were prepared from leaves by heating in deionized water and sterilized by filtration (22μm). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the extracts on S. mutans ATCC 1910 and ATCC 35688 was determined by the broth dilution method. In the tests of adhesion to glass surfaces, glass tubes were treated with saliva and sucrose and the bacterial strains were cultivated in concentrations equivalent to 25% of MIC, which were also maintained in the adhesion assay. After the contact between the cells and the glass, the unbound cocci were removed and, finally, it was performed the removal of the cells adhered to the glass by sonication. The percentage of adhesion was determined by comparing the number of bacteria adhered to the total inoculated bacteria, in the presence and absence of the subinhibitory concentrations of the extracts. For enamel adhesion tests, bovine enamel samples were standardized, polished, treated with saliva and, in the test group, received the bacterial inoculum and 25% of the MIC of the extracts. The enamel blocks were removed and the total of adhered cocci was determined by cultivation on BHI agar supplemented with horse blood in anaerobic conditions for 48h at 37oC. The results were evaluated through analysis of variance (ANOVA). The extracts were effective in inhibiting bacterial adhesion to glass and dental enamel surfaces, although inhibition varied according to bacterial strain and extract, producing from 40 to 60% of inhibition. The results reinforce the possibility of the use of extracts of plants of the Brazilian savanna in the control of cariogenic biofilms.Descriptors: Bacteria; Prevention & Control; Plant Extracts; Dental Caries.
Perfil dos participantes do programa permanente de prevenção e diagnóstico precoce das doenças bucais, com ênfase no câncer de boca, no município de Cuiabá-MT
Authors: Silva Bruna Lorrany Rodrigues da , Silva Neto Manoel dos Santos da , França Diurianne Caroline Campos , Aguiar Sandra Maria Herondina Coelho Ávila
Published: March 2017

O objetivo deste estudo foi conhecer o perfil dos participantes do programa permanente de prevenção e diagnóstico precoce das doenças bucais, com ênfase no câncer de boca, no município de Cuiabá, de agosto de 2014 a julho de 2015. Foram analisadas 600 fichas individuais dos pacientes atendidos neste programa permanente, cujos dados referentes às variáveis idade, sexo, cor da pele, hábitos, doenças pré existentes e variações de normalidade foram tabulados. Houve maior predomínio de pacientes do sexo masculino (53,5%) e com faixa etária de maior participação dos 20-29 (27,83%). As doenças pré-existentes relatadas somaram 138 pessoas. Foram encontradas 1607 variações da normalidade. Concluiu-se que as campanhas para a busca ativa das lesões precursoras do câncer bucal são importantes e devem ser estendidas a toda população de Cuiabá, tanto pelas instituições de ensino, como também por outras entidades e instituições de saúde.Descritores: Diagnóstico Bucal; Prevenção Primária; Epidemiologia.
ADSORPTION OF BENZENE AND PYRIDINE VAPORS BY VARIOUS CARBON ADSORBENTS
Authors: Belyaeva Oksana , Belyaeva Oksana , Krasnova Tamara , Krasnova Tamara
Published: March 2017

For the first time with the help of express-method we compare adsorption of benzene and pyridine vapors by carbon adsorbents (CA) that differ in raw materials, methods of production and textural characteristics. With the BET and Aranovich (AR) equations we define the interval of relative pressure, in which the adsorption of studied components is described by suggested models of polymolecular adsorption, and calculated general characteristics of adsorption. A comparative analysis of these equations shows that adsorption isotherms of benzene vapors should be described with the Aranocich model and pyridine vapors with the BET model. It is stated that the adsorption of both benzene and pyridine is characterized by the low energy constant C that means weak adsorption localization on a carbon surface and difficulty with exact determination of monolayer capacity. We stated that with benzene adsorption by CA and pyridine adsorption by lignite sorbent the area taken by adsorbate molecule exceeds molecule’s own size. Such action is typical for realized specific sorbent-sorbate interaction which is expected by molecular structure of adsorbates and surface state of adsorbents and is proved by the amount of calculated adsorption heat. It is stated that pyridine molecules when adsorbed are oriented in parallel to the adsorbent surface and for benzene molecules such reaction exists only for granular carbon adsorbents. Random orientation of benzene molecules when adsorbed by granular CA can be connected with overall attraction-repulsion effect of π-electron system of benzene and polar groups on the adsorbent surface. We define the exponent of the Dubinin-Astakhov equation using the theory of volume filling of micropores (TVFM), calculate the limiting adsorption volume and size of pores occupied by components. We state that both benzene and pyridine adsorption proceeds similarly in available at size micro- and mesopores of adsorbents. Differences in adsorption behavior of benzene and pyridine with a filled monolayer are probably connected with peculiarities of molecule structure of pyridine which has an additional potential center of adsorption that is an unshared electron pair of nitrogen.
SOLUTION OF STOCHASTIC DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS OF THE MODELS OF QUEUEING THEORY BY THE METHOD OF GENERATIONG FUNCTION
Authors: Ivanova Svetlana , Ivanova Svetlana , Павский Валерий , Pavsky Valeriy
Published: March 2017

The object is mathematical models and their formalization by differential equation systems. The aim is to popularize stochastic models and differential equation systems which solution allows an analytical form. A model formulation and a process of finding a solution to equation systems are of interest. In the queueing theory many models are formalized by systems of linear differential equations with one or more parameters in which distribution of states of queueing systems are unknown functions. In such systems Markov processes are often grounding in the theory of differential equations construction; in a special case postulates of Poisson process are used. Analytical solution of equation systems exists but it is hard to find by traditional methods. In our study we offer a method which allows to find an analytical solution not only for probability distribution but also for moments of any order from one equation system. Description of procedure of differential equation generation for moments of random order varieties is presented. The method is based on the usage of generating (characteristic) functions. This method is effective because it allows to find solutions for moments (here it is expectation and variance) without complex probability calculations. It is especially important in empirical researches of systems that consist of many elements. For example, when we analyze function effectiveness of operating and designed scaling computing systems and supercomputers. Three models and their formalization by differential equation systems that correspond to stochastic processes and analytical solutions of diverse complexity are formulated. Connection between stochastic differential equations systems and their solutions with probability distributions that are classical in probability theory is shown.
ABOUT CLASSIFICATION OF ECG SIGNALS BASED ON HIGH-FREQUENCY WAVELET COMPONENTS
Authors: Podkur Paulina , Podkur Paulina , Smolentsev Nikolay , Smolentsev Nikolay
Published: March 2017

The new design method of the automated classifying system for electrocardiograms recognition (ECG) of healthy and ill patients, based only on high-frequency components of ECG signal with the use of statistical images recognition is offered. Cardiograms of two groups of patients were studied: healthy and those who came through myocardial infarction. The first step of classification method is ECG wavelet decomposition to the 4th level and allocation of four high-frequency ECG components. The choice of the 4th decomposing level is explained by the fact that the first four high-frequency components represent high ECG frequencies from 30 to 350 Hz, and low-frequency component represents the undistorted smoothed ECG signal cleared of high-frequency oscillations. In case of more deep signal expansion the following high-frequency component has frequency spectrum to 30 Hz, and low frequency component is significantly distorted. For each of the first four components of wavelet decomposition there is a number of ECG numerical signs, including energy, entropy and frequency characteristics, 21 signs in total. During the second step reduction of the dimensionality of the feature space by using scatter matrix is made for two chosen ECG groups. It has turned out that the reduced feature space is one-dimensional. Histograms of values of this one-dimensional feature for groups of healthy and ill patients are constructed. The third step is finding of the dividing constant which is able to distinguish both groups of ECG records. For testing 96 ECG records of patients with normal cardiograms and 120 ECG records of the patients who came through myocardial infarction are used. Only three features (3%) of 96 given features values of the first group are referred by the classifier to patients group and only 20 features (< 17%) of 120 given features values of the second patients group are referred by the classifier to ECG group of healthy patients. Considering that for each patient the system determines 12 features by 12 standard assignments, testing results show well classification accuracy.
REGULARITIES OF PROTEOLYSIS OF PACKED LIVESTOCK RED BLOOD CELLS
Authors: Kriger Olga , Kriger Olga
Published: March 2017

Actual methods for anti-anemic preparation producing are characterized by a number of weak points: significant hemoglobin losses during hemolysis; difficulties in achieving a high hemoglobin purity level; expensive and complex instrumentation etc. A promising direction of this research is a study of a possibility to get iron-containing mass from meat-producing animals’ blood through hydrolysis with acetic and citric acids. The author studies a correlation dependence of acid concentration on amine nitrogen mass fraction, heme iron, hydrolysis level. For packed pork blood cells, the highest amine nitrogen values are typical under the use of acetic and citric acids with mass fraction of 10%, which corresponds to 357 mg/100 cm3 under the duration of 10 hours for citric acid and 305 mg/100 cm3 under the duration of 8 hours for acetic acid. Under packed cattle blood cells hydrolysis, the highest amine nitrogen values are typical under the use of 10% citric acid solution and 10% acetic acid solution, which corresponds to 268 mg/100 cm3 i 229 mg/100 cm3 respectively. Iron yield has positive increasing dynamics. 11-12 hour hydrolysis is relatively stable, the changes in iron content are insignificant, which means that hydrolysis time increase makes no sense. Favourable conditions for hydrolysis are: mass fraction of citric acid - 10%, mass fraction of citric acid - 5%, mass fraction of acetic acid - 10%, temperature - 50 ± 1°C, process time - 12 hours.
The decolorization and mineralization of orange II by microwave-assisted ball milling
Authors: Zhou Zan , Chen Ding
Published: March 2017

This study proposed an integrated technique of reduction coupled with an oxidation process in order to acquire simultaneously both decolorization and mineralization of orange II under the condition of microwave-assisted milling. Experimental variables of initial dye concentration, iron dosage, microwave power, solution pH and initial H2O2 concentration were systematically studied. Under the optimal operational parameters (100 mg/L aqueous solution of pH 3 containing 400 mg/L H2O2 while controlling microwave power at 400 W), the results showed that the decolorization efficiency is up to 91% after reaction for 2 min and the total organic carbon removal efficiencies were 72.7% and 80.5% at a reaction time of 10 min and 60 min, respectively. It indicated that the decolorization and mineralization of orange II were largely enhanced by the reduction of zero-valent iron in the ball milling process and the oxidation of hydroxyl radicals generated by hydrogen peroxide. It suggested that microwave-assisted ball milling technology has potential application for degradation of azo dye in wastewater.
Co-Morbid Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Antidepressant Treatment in a Patient – A Management Challenge?
Authors: Zainol Maszaidi , Sidi Hatta , Kumar Jaya , Das Srijit , Ismail Shaiful Bahari , Hatta Muhammad Hizri , Baharuddin Najwa , Ravindran Arun
Published: March 2017

Throughout the world, antidepressants (AD) and phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE-5i) are the commonly prescribed psychopharmacological agents for treating patients with co-morbid mental health problem and sexual dysfunction (SD). The serotonergic and noradrenergic ADs, although effective, are not without any SD adverse-effects, especially erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is a failure to obtain a satisfactory erection for rewarding sexual coitus during the phases of male’s sexual arousal. It is recognized as an important reason why non-adherence to treatment was observed in patients who were on AD. AD intervention caused remission to some of the pre- treatment psychopathology of ED. However, in many patients, AD potentially magnified the unwanted sexual sideeffects. This made the situation challenging for the mental health professional. These challenges are based on the complexity of ED, its etiology and the associated risk factors, which further add to its AD side-effect. The neuro-psychopharmacological basis for AD treatment selection was deliberated. Bio-psycho-social interventions are recommended at two pivotal stages. Firstly, a step should be taken for proper assessment (e.g. detailed history, psychosocial and laboratory investigations); and identify few modifiable risk factors for ED and associated mental health issues. Secondly, with guidance of an algorithm pathway, a practical intervention should include strategies such as dose reduction, augmentation or changing to an AD with lesser or no sexual adverse-effects. It is recommended that bupropion and mirtazepine to be prescribed when patients develop adverse sexual effects with serotonin selective reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) and tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). Few suggestions which may be borne in mind are revising sexual scripts and improving sexual techniques, life-style modifications, psychotherapy and other nonpharmacological approaches which may be beneficial to both patients and their partners.
Moderate Depression Promotes Posttraumatic Growth (Ptg): A Young Population Survey 2 Years after the 2009 L’Aquila Earthquake
Authors: Bianchini V. , Giusti L. , Salza A , Cofini V. , Cifone M. G. , Casacchia M. , Fabiani L. , Roncone R.
Published: March 2017

Background:

Earthquakes can result in a range of psychopathology and in negative and positive consequences for survivors.

Objective:

To examine the association between clinical aftereffects (anxiety and depressive symptoms) and post-traumatic growth (PTG) among young survivors of the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake, Italy.

Method:

316 young earthquake survivors enrolled in the University of L’Aquila were evaluated two years after the natural disaster. Participants completed three main questionnaires, including Patient Health Questionnaire-9 items (PHQ-9), Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), and Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI).

Results:

59.6% of the student sample showed different levels of depression, whereas 13.3% reported anxiety symptoms. In both clinical dimensions (anxiety and depression), gender differences were found: female gender was confirmed risk factor for a clinical post-traumatic response. Personal PTG, demonstrated by 18% of the L’Aquila youths included in our sample, was predicted by moderate levels of depression (O.R. 2.7). In our model, gender, age, and anxiety did not show any predictive value.

Conclusion:

In a post-traumatic setting, the development of individual cognitive strategies is crucial, whereas after a natural disaster, paradoxically, a moderate depressive condition and the related distress could promote the drive to overcome the psychological consequences of the traumatic event.
The Economics of Education in Lebanon: Implications for a Brighter Future for Lebanese Students
Authors: Hamdar Bassam Charif , Sawama Aline , Hamdar Zeinab
Published: March 2017

Choosing to enrol in a university and earn a degree is a decision that all high school graduates have to face. The options and opportunities available in the work field are too diverse and each student has to make a decision, whether to enrol in a university or not. The decision is based on a cost-benefit method, which transforms the pursuance of higher education into an economic matter. Therefore, after finishing high school, a student will utilize a cost-benefit procedure to arrive at the right decision. This leads to the serious question; do the benefits of university education outweigh the costs for Lebanese students? To answer this question a survey comprised of 1000 questionnaires along with ten hypotheses to be tested and analysed was adopted. Responses were divided into two groups. Some believed that, university education is a necessity and considered it as important as school itself for the growth, maturity, and the bright future of each person. Others, however, thought that it is a disadvantage not to enrol in a university and pursue higher education. Based on the results of this paper, a high percentage of Lebanese believe that the university offers an added value, and it is important for employment in the country. However, 53% believe that a non-graduate can perform the same job as a graduate, and finally, 60% believe that skills are more important than a degree when recruiting a new employee. Therefore, it is quite clear that university education is a necessary condition but not a sufficient one to guarantee a successful career. Hence, university education is as important as job experience and skills that add to the person’s assets.
Educating Public Health Professionals for an Unknown Future: Insights from a New Bachelor Programme Linking Health Promotion and Sustainable Development
Authors: Macassa Gloria , Hiswåls Anne-Sofie , Ahmadi Nader , McGrath Cormac
Published: March 2017

This paper aims to provide a description of the new bachelor programme “Health Promotion through Sustainable Development”, which started in autumn 2016 at the University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Working Life. The programme was built integrating public health and biology through a thread of health promotion and sustainable development across the three years of study. In the era of sustainable development and more complex health threats, future public health professionals need to be equipped with the right knowledge and skills that will enable them to promote a sustainable population health.
Pemanfaatan Ekstrak Biji Cerakin (Croton tiglium L) Sebagai Insektisida Nabati Terhadap Ulat Daun Bawang (Spodoptera exigua Hubn)
Authors: Jannah Nif’atul , Ratman Ratman , Said Irwan
Published: March 2017

The research aim is to determine the ability of cerakin seeds as natural insecticide on caterpillar leek (spodoptera exigua Hubn). In this study, the cerakin seeds from Saloya village, Labuan Panimba village Donggala, and Sidole Village Ampibabo, Central Sulawesi are used as sample. The cerakin seeds was extracted by using ethanol and then were tested on caterpillar leek (spodoptera exigua) with a concentration of extract 15, 25, 35, 45 and 55%. The results showed that for each concentration showed vary results in killing larvae of caterpillar leek (spodoptera exigua), the higher concentration the more mortality of caterpillar leek’s larvae (spodoptera exigua). Therefore it can be stated that the extract of cerakin seeds can be used as an natural insecticide on caterpillar leek (spodoptera exigua) and is also able to kill the larvae caterpillar leek (spodoptera exigua) 93.3% to 100%.
Adsorpsi Logam Timbal (Pb) dari Larutannya dengan Menggunakan Adsorben dari Tongkol Jagung
Authors: Ningsih Dwi Arista , Said Irwan , Ningsih Purnama
Published: March 2017

Heavy metals will cause environmental problems. One of the efforts that can minimize level of heavy metal from their solutions is to reduce heavy metals content, so that safely discarded at sea/river. One such way to reduce level of heavy metals is by adsorption. Some agricultural waste are potential as an adsorbent, namely a corncob. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the optimum weight of adsorben from corncob to absorb Pb(II) from its solution. In this study, the corncob was used as an adsorbent to adsorb Pb(II) by using three methods, namely powder, charcoal and activated charcoal with a solution of HCl. The parameters tested were amount of adsorbent or weight of the powder, charcoal and activated charcoal by the weight variation of 20, 40, 60, 80 and 120 mg to determine the optimum conditions in adsorbing Pb(II). The optimum conditions are obtained for the powder was 80 mg with the absorption of 96.92%, the charcoal is 80 mg with absorption of 97.29%, and the activated charcoal was 40 mg with the absorption of 94.70%.
Pembuatan Bioetanol Dari Pati Umbi Talas (Colocasia esculenta [L] Schott) Melalui Hidrolisis Asam dan Fermentasi
Authors: Sadimo Mariskian M. , Said Irwan , Mustapa Kasmudin
Published: March 2017

Taro plant contains high enough of carbohydrate, so it can be used as an alternative raw material for producing bioethanol. This study aimed to determine the ratio of hydrochloric acid to taro root starch and hydrolysis time of taro root starch for producing a high sugar content, as well as to determine the bioethanol content produced from the fermentation of taro root starch using baker’s yeast. The results showed that the best ratio of hydrochloric acid 15% to the taro root starch was at 10:1 (v/w), resulted in a total sugar content of 0.651%. The best hydrolysis time of taro root starch was 2.5 hours, resulted in sugar content of 0.653%. The fermentation of sugar resulted in from hydrolysis was carried out at room temperature for 5 days. The ethanol content obtained from the fermentation was 7.716%.
The effects of ownership concentration on sustainability: A case of listed firms from USA, UK and German
Authors: Younas Zahid Irshad , Klein Christian , Zwergel Bernhard
Published: March 2017

Concentrated ownership has been speculated to play a direct role in leading firms to focus more on long-term sustainability. Concentrated ownership, however, can take many different forms, with some forms more common in certain countries, and we posit that the specific form of ownership mediates the impact on sustainability. Additionally, we posit that firms operating at different scales have fundamentally different characteristics which can further impact this relationship. Analyzing a sample of firms from the USA, UK, and Germany using Arellano- Bond GMM, we investigate the relationship between ownership concentration, firm growth and sustainability measures comparatively. Our results show that these relationships are not linear, but are rather dependent on the prevalent form of ownership concentration (determined by country) and the scale (small, medium or large) of the firm. Approaches to sustainability appear to be influenced by not just the owners / investors but also by the type of control and broader contexts, explaining differing national trends.
Determinants of failure in Greek manufacturing SMEs
Authors: Tabouratzi Efthalia , Lemonakis Christos , Garefalakis Alexandros
Published: March 2017

The globalization and the global financial crisis provide a new extremely competitive environment for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). During the latest years, the increased number of firms’ default has generated the need of understanding the factors of firms’ default, as SMEs in periods of financial crisis suffer from lack of financial resources and expensive bank lending. We use a sample of 3600 Greek manufacturing firms (9 Sectors), covering the time period of 2003-2011 (9 years). We run a panel regression model with correction for fixed effects in both the cross-section and period dimensions using as dependent variable the calculated Z-Score of each firm, and as independent variables several financial ratios, as well as the exporting activity and the use of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS Accounting Standards).We find that firms presenting higher performance in terms of ROA and sales and higher leverage levels that enhance their liquidity as well are healthier in terms of Z-score than their less profitable counterparts and acquire lower rates of probability of default: in other words, less risk. The results of the study can lead to policy implications for both Managers and the Government in order to enhance the growth of Greek manufacturing sector.
The effect of pyramidal structures on earnings management: Evidence from Italian listed companies
Authors: Briamonte Massimiliano Farina , Addeo Felice , Fiano Fabio , Sorrentino Marco
Published: March 2017

In recent years, business administration researchers and economic operators have become increasingly interested in ways to protect minority shareholders from opportunistic behaviour by the majority shareholders in control of company management. Scholars have further extended their attention to the systems of Corporate Governance after the failures and financial scandals involving some important international groups such as Enron (United States), Parmalat, and Giacomelli (Italy). These events have focused attention on the opportunistic use of technical discretion when drawing up financial information in the presence of incentives or subsidies linked to the expropriation of potential wealth generated through the Corporate Governance structure adopted by companies. Against this background of applying emphasis to the information included in financial statements as an important tool for the management of Corporate Governance conflicts, this paper intends to analyses the relationship between the practices of earnings management and the adoption of a pyramidal group structure within the Italian financial market. In particular, the contribution aims to prove whether earnings manipulation practices have been adopted with a higher frequency and a greater intensity within the listed pyramidal groups as well as whether any statistical relationships exist between the pyramidal structure and the earnings management phenomenon.
Dysgerminoma and pregnancy
Authors: Popovic Jasmina , Pop-Trajkovic Sonja , Stefanovic Milan , Trenkic Milan , Aracki-Trenkic Aleksandra
Published: March 2017

Introduction. Dysgerminomas are germ cell ovarian tumors. They affect young females, prevalently during childhood. The problem arises when dysgerminoma is diagnosed in women of reproductive age who have never given birth and require a surgical procedure. Case outline. A 28-year-old patient was admitted to hospital in week 26 of her first pregnancy. The reason for patient hospitalization was the growth of the isthmic myoma diagnosed by her obstetriciangynecologist in the primary care unit. By examining the medical history of the patient, the following was revealed: A year and a half before pregnancy she was diagnosed with left ovary dysgerminoma. The patient?s medical history led us to conclude that uterine myoma was a misdiagnosis and that the actual diagnosis was dysgerminoma of the right ovary. The surgery was performed after the fetal viability had been achieved. Conclusion. Malignant ovarian tumours may occur in young women during pregnancy and increase in size significantly in a short period of time, although their recurrence is not expected in such a short period of time after surgical treatment. This poses a great challenge for obstetricians.
Echogenic cardiac mass in the left atrium and associated supraventricular tachycardia in a neonate
Authors: Pejcic Ljiljana , Mileusnic-Milenovic Radmila , Ratkovic-Jankovic Marija
Published: March 2017

Introduction. Primary cardiac tumors in children are rare and the majority of them are diagnosed before the age of one year. They are mainly rhabdomyomas and have a tendency to regress. The incidence of arrhythmias is not well-defined, depending on the size and location of tumors. Case outline. The authors report a female neonate with ongoing fetal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Delivery by urgent cesarean section was performed with neither fetal echocardiography nor fetal antiarrhythmic drug intervention. Electrocardiogram confirmed tachycardia with narrow QRS complex at a rate of 260 beats/min. converting to sinus rhythm after a third dose of intravenous bolus injection of adenosine-5?-triphosphate. But the rhythm reverted to SVT showing refractory supraventricular reentrant tachycardia. Echocardiography performed after conversion to sinus rhythm showed an echogenic, well circumscribed mass in the left atrium, fixed to the primum atrial septum without other structural defects. SVT was treated by a bolus of amiodarone followed by an intravenous infusion. Long-term management with oral amiodarone and beta blocker had a good response. During the one-year follow-up echocardiograms were performed every month showing complete regression of cardiac mass, and there has been no recurrence of tachycardia since neonatal period. Conclusion. Tumor regression and a good long-term outcome in our patient suggest that it was probably a small but unfavorably positioned rhabdomyoma, associated with fetal and perinatal SVT. Prognosis and outcome of the disease depends on timely diagnosis and prompt and adequate treatment of associated life-threatening arrhythmias.
Palmitate-Induced Vacuolar-Type H+-ATPase Inhibition Feeds Forward Into Insulin Resistance and Contractile Dysfunction
Authors: Liu Yilin , Steinbusch Laura K.M. , Nabben Miranda , Kapsokalyvas Dimitris , van Zandvoort Marc , Schönleitner Patrick , Antoons Gudrun , Simons Peter J. , Coumans Will A. , Geomini Amber , Chanda Dipanjan , Glatz Jan F.C. , Neumann Dietbert , Luiken Joost J.F.P.
Published: March 2017

Dietary fat overconsumption leads to myocardial lipid accumulation through mechanisms that are incompletely resolved. Previously, we identified increased translocation of the fatty acid transporter CD36 from its endosomal storage compartment to the sarcolemma as the primary mechanism of excessive myocellular lipid import. Here, we show that increased CD36 translocation is caused by alkalinization of endosomes resulting from inhibition of proton pumping activity of vacuolar-type H+-ATPase (v-ATPase). Endosomal alkalinization was observed in hearts from rats fed a lard-based high-fat diet and in rodent and human cardiomyocytes upon palmitate overexposure, and appeared as an early lipid-induced event preceding the onset of insulin resistance. Either genetic or pharmacological inhibition of v-ATPase in cardiomyocytes exposed to low palmitate concentrations reduced insulin sensitivity and cardiomyocyte contractility, which was rescued by CD36 silencing. The mechanism of palmitate-induced v-ATPase inhibition involved its dissociation into two parts: the cytosolic V1 and the integral membrane V0 subcomplex. Interestingly, oleate also inhibits v-ATPase function, yielding triacylglycerol accumulation but not insulin resistance. In conclusion, lipid oversupply increases CD36-mediated lipid uptake that directly impairs v-ATPase function. This feeds forward to enhanced CD36 translocation and further increased lipid uptake. In the case of palmitate, its accelerated uptake ultimately precipitates into cardiac insulin resistance and contractile dysfunction.
POTENSI SOSIAL BUDAYA MASYARAKAT DUSUN CETHO SEBAGAI EMBRIO EKOWISATA RAKYAT DI KABUPATEN KARANGANYAR
Authors: Wuryani Emy , Purwiyastuti Wahyu
Published: March 2017

Ecotourism is not the matter of ecology and economics, but also the evaluation and opinions from society. That means it suppose to be managed by them which is starting from the planning, implementation, and benefit of it. The popularity of Cetho village society who live around the Cetho Temple seem are unprofitable by the exotic of that temple. The exotic of the temple indeed has
been a big attraction for the domestic and foreign tourists. As a matter of fact that is interesting to be observed. Therefore, the problem is to be observed in this research is what are the potential resources of socio-culture in Cetho village, and how the Government and Tourism Organization Motivator have made the potential resources from this society. The result of this research that 1)Beganjuran Art (the Balinese instrument in procession the Balinese dance in the Hinduism ritual)in Cetho Temple, the story and legend of Cetho Hinduism was the ancestor of Balinese Hinduism People. 2) The ritual of voluntary collective work or mutual aid every Sunday morning is a solidarity among them. 3) Cetho people say, the contribution for them which is done by the Goverment not yet maximal. According to the Tourism Service of Karanganyar Regency, the contribution has been given only for facility and in helping to propagate the potency of society. If the tourism activity will be used of course that very depends to the budget plan from central government, such as through the tourism PNPM programme.