bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study Hypoglycemic activity of the Rhizomes of Rheum ribes (Rhubarb) in Normal and Alloxan Diabetic Rabbits
Authors: Sabir Dlawar
Published: July 2017

Blood glucose levels of the normal and alloxan- diabetic male albino rabbits were determined after oral administration of various doses of powdered Rheum ribes rhizomes (Very bitter). It was considered as an effective anti diabetic agent for many decades. In normal rabbit 2gm/kg dose caused decrease in blood glucose. Tie effect was maximum at a 12 hours intervals, after which it was gradually-decreased. The 4 and 6 gm/kg doses also lowered the level of blood glucose of these rabbits. In diabetic rabbit the 2gm/kg dose did not cause a significant decreased in blood glucose. However 4 and 6 gm/kg

doses produced a dose dependent decreases in blood glucose levels .Up to date, 1999 reviews of literature showed no new works in this field.
The Pattern of Acute Abdomen in Sulaimany Teaching Hospital
Authors: Faraj Faruk
Published: July 2017

A total of 520 patients entered this study. The most common cause of acute abdomen was acute appendicitis (33.46%) followed by urological causes (27.88%), non-specific abdominal pain (NSAP) (1 1.34%) and hiliary diseases (8.84%). Male female ratio was 48:52 in the whole study population , but there were differences in the age and sex distribution when studied by diagnosis. Acute appendicitis was more frequently found in young men , NS AP was mainly presented in young women and hiliary disease was most common in adult and elderly women. A male predominance was noted in cases of renal stones, and peptic ulcer. 47.6 % of patients were operated on and surgery was most common for patients at 2"d-3'd decades of life for appendectomy and at 4th-6m decades of life for D. U and hiliary surgery. Altogether 5% ofpatients were discharged without hospitalization. Six patients (1.1%) died of various causes , the most common of which was intestinal obstruction(3 patients).
Acute Rotavirus gastroenteritis among children
Authors: Saeed Ali
Published: July 2017

Stool samples were collected from two hundred children in both sexes under two years of age admitted to the pediatric word of Azadi Hospital suffering from acute gastroenteritis during winter months of 1999. These stool samples were investigated by Rota- kit agglutination test Rotavirus was detected in 60 (30.0%) of children and was all most frequently diagnosed in age group 1-6 months (38. 3%), but being considerably decreased with the age increases over one year. There was no statistical significant difference between boys and girls rotavirus infection. The pH of the stool samples in the majority of cases was acidic with absence of RBA' and pus cells on direct microscopic examination.
PC Interfacing : Digital Filter Realization
Authors: Sadik Amin
Published: July 2017

As PCs architecture is continuing its migration to embedded systems , it has increasingly, been involved in real-time operation as controllers. The price-performance ratio of embedded versions of PCs is very attractive . The reducing learning time resulting from using a familiar architecture also tends to lower development cost . This opens the door for wide range of applications. An excellent signal processing application that can introduce this approach is the realization of digital filter. Digital filters have remarkable advantage over their analog counterparts; especially, in low cut-off frequency responses . A very low cut-off-frequency digital filter has been designed and implemented by using the hardware resources of the PC. Various PC hardware facilities has been reviewed and efficiently used to carry out this research. The application program is developed and written using 'C' language.
Transformation of Contour Maps to Digital terrain Model (DTM)
Authors: Hanari Kubad
Published: July 2017

Digital Terrain Model(DTM) is considered to be a new method of relief representation of the Earth surface. There are many methods to obtain data required for creation a DTM. One of the methods is transformation of the existing contour maps to DTM, which consists of laying out a grid net on the contour map and measuring the coordinates of the intersection points of the contour lines with X and Y axes of the grid net. From these data, profiles are drawn along the lines then elevations of grid nodes are obtained These are the basic data required for creation of DTM in the computers. A comparison carried out between this method and photogrammertic method of data acquisition, the results were very good and encouraging. The method is simple and gives a comprehensive visualisation of the area, which can not be imagined perfectly from contour maps. DTM's will replace contour maps in the stages of desigen and execution of Civil engineering projects in very near future.
Effect of moisture tension on yield and some growth characteristics of wheat in two types of soils in northern Iraq - (Iraqi Kurdistan)
Authors: Khalf Akram
Published: July 2017

Two types of gypsum soils (Shirqat and Sinjar) were used in terms of the shape of the gypsum contained in them to study the effect of moisture tension on the different characteristics of wheat (Triticum aestivum) cultivar Mexipac, under three levels of humidity (30%, 60% and 100% of field capacity). In a factorial experiment using completely randomized design.The results showed an increase in most of the studied traits (characteristics of urban growth and production traits) by increasing the moisture content in both soils, and the increase was clear in Sinjar soil compared to Sharqat soil, especially in the characteristics of dry weight, number of forks, straw production, grain yield and harvest index. This indicates the response of wheat to the increase in moisture in the different regions of the gypsum soils, and that the shape of the gypsum has a significant effect on the amount of moisture retention in the soil.
The Temperature Dependence of the Energy Gap of CdGeP2 Semiconductor
Authors: Omer M. , Karim A. , Yousif S.
Published: July 2017

The theoretkal method of Fan and shocklyaitardeen is used to cakulate the temperature dependence of the energy gap in the temperature range (300 — 425 Ki for the ternary semiconducting compound CdGeri2. the results are (L63-1 .71 )100.01 eV in the temperature -range mentioned above and they are in good agreement with those of the reported experimental work The temperature variation of AEg and Eg were discussed in terms of the effects of the electron = phonon interaction and the lattice dilation The effect of the lattice expansion is larger than that of the lattice vibration, but both effecis „ for this compound ,. are found to be linear with T for the rtempitattirre make investigateci The empirical relation of ( Prarshni„ Ravin.. dra Srivastava and Seehra Sehra) is also wed to calcultikie Eg versus T It gives good results in comparison with the reported experimental work „ as well as with the calculated results.
Parasitic Computer Viruses
Authors: Melhum Amera , Mahmood Susan
Published: July 2017

A computer virus is a piece of self-replicating code, that is code which can make copies of itself is such a way as to infect parts of operating system or environment.

In this study a new virus has been created "947" virus, which is a memory-resident parasitic. It is capable of infecting COM and EXE files an adds 947 bytes to the length of infected files. The scanning & cleaning programs has been created also.
Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams
Authors: Ahmed Muhammed , Hasan Sarkawt
Published: July 2017

The nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete deep beams using finite element method is presented here. The nonlinearity included the nonlinear behavior, anisotropy under biaxial state of stress, cracking and crushing of concrete. The post cracking shear transfer in concrete by aggregate interlock and yielding of reinforcement are also considered in the analysis.A quadrilateral eight-noded isoparametric elements were used to represent the steel.Validity of the proposed model was checked by analysis of three reinforced concrete deep beams. The results showed good agreement with experimental ones. Deep beams with openings of different sizes and locations were also analyzed. The results showed that proposed model can represent effects of the openings on behavior of deep beams including ultimate load capacity, crack propagation, stress and strain 4.
Sulaimani Seismic Swarm during Spring 1999, NE IRAQ
Authors: Aziz Bakhtar , Lawa Fadhil , Said Baker
Published: July 2017

A swarm of earthquakes struck Sulaimani city, or the first time in the known recorded historical seismology of the area during spring 1999_ More than (73) quakes which have magnitudes ranges between (2-4. 7) degree were recorded, as well as handreds of tremors., The epicenters were indicated They are locating NE Sulaimani by distance of about (5-11)km, The approximate depths of the hypocenters show that the swarm had been generated from shallow depths ranging between (2- 11) km The total energy released was calculated to be about (26 X 1017) erg, which is equivalent to an earthquake of magnitude (5.1) degree. The cause of the swarm interpreted to be the continuous movement of sitak Sulaimani transverse fault during this period.
Paleoinvironmental Reconstruction by Calcareous Algae at Paleocene – Early Eocene in North-East Iraq
Authors: Surdashy Ali
Published: July 2017

The Paleocene — E. Eocene is typically rich in algae, consisting of wide selection of genera and species such as. Dasycladacean, Codiaceanc, Ethilia Parachaetes and, Archiolithotharninium, of back reef reef and fore reef.

This carbonate sequence comprising the Sinjar, Khurmala, Walash Naupurdan Lst, Underlained by the flysch facies of kolosh, lower volcanic unit of and shally group Naupurdan. Tectonic events resulting in this facies inversion from deep environment to shallow algal carbonate over the large part of unstable shelf basin in Iraq. 

The contact between these two different facies is the border between two different tectonic stage, the _first one was the meogeosynclinal trough of Kolosh basin followed bay the second facies of epeiric shelf or ramp which Is the beginning of Molasse or post orogeny facies.
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome, A Study of Six Patients in Iraq with Literature Review
Authors: Abdullah Aras , Al-Hadithi Makki
Published: July 2017

Among the pulmonary syndromes associated with liver disease is the hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS). This is characterized by the triad of liver disease, intrapulmonary vascular dilatations (IPVD), and arterial hypoxemia (1,2). We studied six patients on the bases of clinical grounds and the available investigations in our country. English-language on case studies and series reporting results from patients with the HPS were reviewed.
Steady State Temperature Distribution Calculation in BN-350 Reactor Fuel Rod
Authors: Rashid Jamal
Published: July 2017

The steady state temperature distribution in one dimension for BN-350 reactor fuel rod has been calculated via solving heat conduction equation numerically. The calculations covers the case of constant and variable heat transfer coefficient considering different heat flux and inlet reactor core temperature. The obtained results at average heat flux and core inlet temperature have been compared with reported results, it is found that these results could be a good references for reactor designing and for reactor safety processes when compared with higher values of material melting points.
Magnetic Effect on the Optical Energy Gap of ZnGeP2 Single Crystal
Authors: Omar M. , Mahmood F. , Saeed S.
Published: July 2017

The magneto-optical effect was investigated for the cholcopyrite compound ZnGeP2 ,the change in the energy gap due to the magnetic field was measured to be =~ 0.002 eV at room temperature. The temperature coefficient of AEg.B (T) was found to be 1.67 X10-4 eV/K in lhe temperature range(300-400)K. the reduced effective mass of carriers m* was calculated and it found to decrease with increasing temperature.
Automatic Singlet Peak Analysis of Hpnal YsisiOf Hp (Ge) y-Ray Spectrum
Authors: Fattah Aziz , Ahmed Ali , Rasheed Mariwan
Published: July 2017

A computation program is applied for analysing of y-ray spectra which obtained with high-pure germanium, Hp(Ge), spectrometers in Erbil region. The program concerns the individual peak identification by defining the position and region of the peak that is significantly above the local spectral background. Each peak region,

that is represented by a gaussian function underlying a linear backgound, is fitted by following Marquardt searching method to get the best peak parameters. By using the coded program  relative intensities and energies have been calculated for each singlet peaks.
Fatty Acids Composition of Seed and Fleshoil of Prunus Microcarpa Fruit
Authors: Hussain Faiq , Majid Sirwa
Published: July 2017

Prunus microcarpa fruit seed and flesh oils have been extracted and found to be 15.7671% and 0.3710 % respectively. The oils was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively for the fatty acids content using GLC gas liquid chromatography. It showed that the seed oil contains five fatty acids: myristic, palmitic, stearic, oleic and, linoleic; while the flesh oil contains nine fatty acids: lauric, myristic, palmitic, palmitoleicl, stearic, oleic, linoleic, linolenic„ and erucic. Some of the identified fatty acids were found to be unsaturated. The result indicates that it can be used as potential source for oil which may be utilized for different purposes.
A New Discovery of Carnivores Mammalian Skeleton Fossils of Late Miocene-Early Pliocene age from Chamchamal Area/Kurdistan Region/NE-Iraq
Authors: Ghafor Imad , Lawa Fadhel , Karim Kamal
Published: July 2017

A new vertebrate skeleton of Late Miocene-Early Pliocene age has been discovered for the first time as concerning in Kurdistan, nearby Kanisard village (Chamchamal area, Kurdistan/NE-Iraq). The new vertebrate remains comprised of the skull, teeth, backbone, and legs of New Tethyian mammal, carnivorous type, recognized and collected within pebbly sandstone horizons of Mukdadyiah Formation. The mammalian skeleton bearing sequence is comprised of rhythmic alternations of reddish brown claystone and greenish grey pebbly sandstone, which is also characterised by megaripple marks, channel deposits, flute casts and clay balls, associated with the dominance of Skolithos and Scoyiena trace fossils. The terrestrial skeleton with bioturbation and the associated sedimentary structures indicates continental environment (fluvial depositional environments) mostly less than three meters deep. All conjugate lines of evidences, that is morphological criteria of skull, leg length and width, teeth types, size and numbers, Jaw curvatures outline and the overall vertebrate size and shape, specify that the carnivorous mammal is related to Canis family ( dog-like carnivorous). Its age when the individual is died estimated to be about 5 years, while its death possibly occurs before 8- 9 Million years ago. (That is Late Miocene).
Temperature Dependence of Lattice Thermal Conductivity for some I-III-VI2 Group Compound Semiconductors
Authors: Omer Mustafa , Ahmad Hameed , Mamand Suran
Published: July 2017

Callaway formula is used to invesfigate the lattice thermal conductivity for nine compounds from the

ternary group I-III-VI2 semicanductors at the temperature range from 5 to 300K. The maximum

conductivities are found to be inthe tenrperature range 5-15K.The effects of the Debye temperature on

lattice thermal conductivity as weil as maximum conductivity are invesfigated in some details. Many

imperical formula are found to relate these compounds with their lattice thermal conductivities. The

effects of carrier impurities (N) on this type of conductivity for the compound CuInSe2 are investigated

and the N^ dependence is fcrund.
The Number of periodic solutions of a Riccati type logistic periodic equation
Authors: Fatah K. , Amen A.
Published: July 2017

In this paper, by using a simple transfomation of variables and the necessary and sufficient

condition in order that a solution of a periodic equation be periodic it is proved that the periodic logistic

equation (of Riccati type) has exactly two periodic solutions.
Accuracy of Approximation
Authors: Al-Doori Younis , Ghareeb Najmaddin
Published: July 2017

It is introCuced, here, and defined a rneasure of accuracy of approxirnation, of a function by another.

Few examples are presented to illustrate its usage.
Studies on Antileutinizing Activity of Melissia Officinalis
Authors: Sabir Dlawer
Published: July 2017

The active Principle responsible for the antihormonal activity of M. officinalis is formed from phenolic

precursors. For its formation, an oxidation step was found to be essential. As a test model, an isolated mous

leydig cells were used for LH-induced testoserror realease.

The freeze-dried extract (FDE) of the plant leaves showed an LH- inhibition effect. The pre -incubated

LH-ha,rrrrone with FDE of M.officinalis in phosphate buffer pH 7.5 also showed a clear antihormonal effect,

while the treatments of 20Yo oxidized FDE of Mel. officinalis showed relatively lesser effect than the above

two mentioned treatments.. The most inhibition phase was associated with 20% oxidized Mel. officinalis

(FDE) preincubated in phosphate buffer pH7.S.Oxidation of caffeic acid by the polyphenol oxidase, which

has been isolated from Melissia and purified by ion exchange chrornatography ,also leads to the formation of

oligomers which exert also the LH inhibition to the same extent as the last mentioned treatrnent.So the

addition of 25 pg of (20% oxidized M. officinalis ,preincubated in phosphate buffer) and the product formed

by enzyrne action,brought the LH inhibtion to zero.
Azoospermia in Sulaimani
Authors: Rasheed Aso , Abed Sabah
Published: July 2017

One hundred patients with azoospermia were diagnosed, investigated and treated accordingly, this is

a perspective study carried on patients presented with infertility, abnormal genitalia, accidental

azoospermia, from July 2001 to June 2002.

Design; clinical diagnosis was made by history, physical examination, and serial seminal fluid

examination, testicular biopsy examined by consultant pathologist and hormonal assay. Objective; to

identify the etiology of the ezoospermia and to determine their future outcome. Results azoospermia

regarded as one of the difficult condition for the treatment as most of the cases are due to primary

testicular failure.Conclusion; small testis with high FSH need no farther assessment better to explain

the condition for them.
Influence of two high Temperature and Age on Some Productive and Egg Quality Traits in Laying Hens (Hisex Rrown)
Authors: Ali Khasraw , Rashid Saman , Ahmed Shwan
Published: July 2017

Influence of two different temperatures(2l.6 and 25.l C )and five age groups (23-26,27-30,31-34,

35-38 and 39-42 weeks of age) on body weight, feed consumption, egg production, egg weight, yolk

weight, albumen weight, shell weight, shell thickness and egg shape index were studied. Results indicate

that temperature effects was significant only on egg production (p<0.05)^ Age effect, ot the other hand,

was significant for trody weight, feed consumption, egg production, egg weight and yolk weight.

Highest production was obtained at age o{ 27-34 weeks.
Spatial working memory in visual search for multiple targets
Authors: Gorbunova E.S.
Published: July 2017

The article investigated the role of spatial working memory in visual search for multiple targets, in particular, in subsequent search misses effect. This phenomenon is the second target omission after the first target has been found in visual search task. One of the theoretical interpretations of subsequent search misses is the lack of resources (attention and/or working memory) after the first target is found. Experiment investigated dual-target visual search efficiency in standard conditions and with additional spatial working memory load. Additional working memory load did not have any significant impact in multiple target visual search efficiency. The results can due to the role of object, but not spatial working memory in this task. Alternative explanation assumes using special tools and strategies.
The study of the perception of architectural and urban environment through Google panorama
Authors: Vyrva A.Y.
Published: July 2017

The study focuses on the empirical study of psychological features and mechanisms of perception of architectural space, the mapping of the processes of perception and semantic assessment of real architectural constructions, their photographs and their representations in Google panoramas software application using the techniques of personality semantic differential, architectural semantic differential, and value spectrum. We identified five significant factors of the perception and understanding of the architectural space through Google panoramas software application: “passivity—activity,” “integrity—fragmentation”, “open- ness—closeness”, “expressiveness”, “coziness, comfort”. Architectural objects with outstanding individual design features have more important semantic and value characteristics than mass residential buildings. Using the Google panoramas software application allows to get a more complete set of semantic and value characteristics as compared to photographs of architectural objects. These characteristics are similar to the estimates of architectural objects in a direct contact with them. Therefore, the results obtained open the possibility of using Google panoramas software application as a research tool.
Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Barriers Regarding Safe Sex and Contraceptive Use in Rural Women in Fiji
Authors: Naidu Swaran L , Heller Gillian Z , Koroi Seremaia , Deakin Lauren , Gyaneshwar Rajat
Published: July 2017

Background: Fiji has a low contraceptive uptake rate and high rates of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).  In this paper we report the result of a study on Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Barriers (KAPB) to safe sex and contraceptive use, conducted on 1494 rural women aged between 18 to 75 years in Fiji.

Objectives: To explore the knowledge, attitudes, practice and barriers regarding safe sex and contraceptive use in rural women of Ba, Lautoka and Nadi, in Fiji.

Methods: Structured questionnaires were administered to women presenting to rural outreach Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) education sessions and clinics conducted by trained health educators and clinicians.

Results: Knowledge on how pregnancy occurred and how to avoid pregnancies was high (86% and 83% respectively); but when it came to practice 43% of women had never used a contraceptive. Despite 81% of women having completed either secondary or tertiary education, 88% were not aware of emergency contraception. Fifty three percent of respondents were unaware that condom use provided protection against both pregnancy and STIs. Sixty three percent knew how an STI is contracted but 48% were unaware of any of the symptoms of STIs. Women offered ‘lack of knowledge’ (53%), ‘being married’ (17%), ‘difficulty accessing’ (10%) or ‘partner disagrees’ (7%) as the common barriers to condom use. Forty percent of women were unable to articulate a barrier to contraceptive use and said they did not know whereas 21% said ‘fear’, 15% said ‘partner objecting’ and 5% said ‘religion’ were barriers.

Conclusion: While a high percentage of women had some knowledge of how to avoid pregnancies and how STIs were contracted, this did not translate to practice of safe sex or use of contraceptives. Review of current education and health programs is necessary to ensure that misinformation and false perceptions do not act as barriers. The influence of the partner needs further research.
Rebuilding the Triad: Including Dads in Maternal-Child Health
Authors: Browne Kelwyn Craig
Published: July 2017

PNG has high infant, child, and maternal mortality rates that are amenable to early interventions at individual, dyadic, family, community, and health facility level.  The National Department of Health has strategies to address these health priorities through the national health plan key result areas.  Fathers are not specifically included in the plan to improve Maternal Child Health (MCH), although a Men’s Health Policy is planned.  Fathers are an under utilised resource in addressing the challenges to improve MCH indicators and and the broader goals of population level sexual and reproductive health.
Synthesis of New Methionine Derivatives for the Treatment of Paracetamol - Induced Hepatic Injury
Authors: Sunel V. , Lionte C. , Popa M. , Pintilie O. , Mungiu O.C. , Teleman S.
Published: July 2017

The direct pharmacological properties of amino acids and the possibility of using them as carriers for other active pharmacological substances are well known. Methionine, being able to yield the methyl group, is very important in the treatment of hepatic diseases. Paracetamol acute poisoning causes liver injury in both humans and animals. The study is designed to synthesize some new methionine derivatives and to
establish a possible correlation between the new structure and the pharmacological properties. To this end, acute experimental poisoning with Panadol® (paracetamol) was performed while, for the treatment of liver injury caused by this compound, two original synthesis derivatives of methionine, namely N-(m-nitrobenzoyl)- L-methionine and N-(m-aminobenzoyl)-L-methionine, were used. Male Wistar rats were administered
Panadol® (paracetamol) per oral (7500 mg/kg). N-(m-nitrobenzoyl)-L-methionine (m-NBM) 50 mg/kg and
N-(m-aminobenzoyl)-L-methionine (m-ABM) 50 mg/kg were given intraperitoneally, 30 minutes after Panadol® administration. Biochemical parameters such as SGOT, SGPT, serum bilirubin and glycemia were estimated to assess the liver function. Panadol® (paracetamol) poisoning produced an increase in serum transaminases, bilirubin and glicemia. These effects were reduced by treatment with m-NBM and especially m-ABM. These biochemical observations were supplemented by histopathological examination of liver sections. The results obtained with m-ABM were comparable with those reported on methionine, which is a recognised antidote in paracetamol poisoning.
Immobilization of Analgetic AB-101 into Calcium Alginate Gels
Authors: Iskakov R.M. , Batyrbekov E.O. , Zhubanov B.A. , Fomicheva Y.Y. , Yu V. K. , Praliev K.D. , Berlin D.K.
Published: July 2017

A new analgetic drug AB-101 has been immobilized into Ca2+-alginate gel beads with average diameter of 1 mm. A series of the alginate gel contains with various mannuronic/guluronic (M/G) ratios has been chosen to control the diffusion of the drug. Release of the drug from the alginate gel beads into physiological solutions consisting of sodium ions has been examined. A discontinuous time of the Fickian diffusion of the drug depending on M/G ratio was followed by a burst release of the remaining drugs. The burst release was due to a swift disintegration of Ca2+-alginate with exchange on sodium ions. The preceding discontinuous lag time promotes a free dissociate exchange of sodium-calcium ions in M units, while the burst disintegration leads to fast dissociation of G units. The lag time can be control by M/G ratio of Ca2+-alginate gels. The lag time increases if a content of the M units decreases. The increase of M units was led to more extensive swelling of the gel beads. Such way could be promising for a controlled drug delivery or the use in implants with controlled drug effect.
Ni-Carbon Mineral Sorbent - Catalyst of Sulfur Dioxide Sorption
Authors: Mansurova R.M. , Umbetkaliev A.K. , Zhylybaeva N.K. , Erezhep N. , Dosumov K. , Mansurov Z.A.
Published: July 2017

The morphology and structure of Ni-carbon mineral sorbent-catalysts on the basis of local mineral raw material were studied by methods of thermoprogrammed desorption and electron microscopy. The specific
surface, filamentary carbon diameter sizes and sorption characteristics of sulfur dioxide adsorption were determined. It was shown that the adsorption capacity of carboncontaining sorbents is influenced by: nature of metals of varying valence, specific surface and density of patterns. Physical and chemical sorption of sulfur dioxide was shown experimentally.
Краткий обзор подходов к измерению человеческого развития
Authors: Косьмин Анатолий Данилович , Кузнецова Ольга Павловна , Косьмина Елена Анатольевна
Published: July 2017

В статье выявляется историческая ограниченность и узкие рамки существующей модели индекса человеческого развития одного из самых популярных способов измерения социального развития общества, по логике вещей долженствующей быть дополненной индикаторами более широкого диапазона выбора реальных возможностей человека. Представлены возможные варианты усовершенствования модели индекса человеческого развития, методологии расчета используемых в настоящее время частных индексов. Обоснована необходимость включения в модель индекса человеческого развития разработанного авторами индекса технологий, позволяющего усилить его статус как более совершенного инструмента определения реального уровня человеческого развития стран и регионов, адекватного вызовам экономики знаний, характеризующийся все возрастающей креативной деятельностью. Модель человеческого развития рекомендован показатель, характеризующий духовную составляющую жизнедеятельности человека, а так же показатель аксиологического мира труда, обогащающего человеческую жизнь. Обозначен более широкий горизонт применения модели индекса человеческого развития.
The Human Element Of Project Management
Authors: Gillard Sharlett
Published: July 2017

Much research and dialogue have been published about project management. Studies have been conducted regarding the impact of size, member location, gender composition, cross-functional structure, stakeholder influence, confidence issues, technology usage, management style, generational differences, technical expertise vs. people skills, and a myriad of other topics.  Writings regarding the human factors, the "soft" skills, have typically focused on the “what is” and “why” elements of communication and conduct appropriate to project management, often leaving the “how to” in subjection or missing.  This article provides additional practical applications to improve project management success.
A Literature Review On Chief Executive Officer Hubris And Related Constructs: Is The Theory Of Chief Executive Officer Hubris An Antecedents Or Consequences?
Authors: Park Hyunjun , Yoo Youngtae
Published: July 2017

This paper reviews the theory of Chief Executive Officer hubris and related constructs. It is to identify the area of Chief Executive Officer hubris clearly and to clarify the confusion of related constructs which includes: overconfidence, Chief Executive Officer celebrity, and narcissism. We examined the four related constructs comprehensively and evaluated Chief Executive Officer hubris construct as an antecedent or consequence. Throughout the research mainstream, these research related constructs often use the word hubris interchangeably. Many researchers are confused whether Chief Executive Officer hubris is an antecedent or consequence? We will attempt to resolve this issue by examining antecedents and consequences of Chief Executive Officer hubris and related constructs. Furthermore, suggestions and implications for future research based on Chief Executive Officer hubris will be assessed.
Stock Market Liquidity And Dividend Policy In Korean Corporations
Authors: Lee Jeong Hwan , Yoon Bohyun
Published: July 2017

The liquidity hypothesis predicts a negative relationship between stock liquidity and dividend payout propensity, i.e., a firm will decide to pay dividends to compensate for the liquidity demand of investors. This study comprehensively examines whether the liquidity hypothesis applies to the sample of Korean firms listed in the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets. The main results of this paper are as follows. First, the dividend policy in Korean firms does not support the liquidity hypothesis, contradictory to the existing empirical studies. Next, the explanatory power of the liquidity hypothesis is even weaker for the KOSDAQ market, inconsistent with international evidence. Finally, even when we focus on the firm-year observations with non-negligible dividend payments, the liquidity hypothesis does not explain the dividend policy of Korean firms either. Our findings significantly contribute to the literature by robustly confirming the very limited role of the liquidity hypothesis for Korean financial markets.
Using Action Research To Identify Unexpected Factors Affecting CRM Implementation
Authors: Lawson-Body Assion , Lawson-Body Laurence , Willoughby Lori
Published: July 2017

No action research has been conducted regarding the status of CRM implementation in the public institution sector. This study aims to identify rare or unexpected contextual, organizational, and individual factors behind the CRM implementation at a state SBDC. For this purpose, interview data was collected from 19 consultants of the state SBDC. Surprisingly this CRM implementation is considered particularly successful even though it involved only internal user participation for the individual factors. To be successful, CRM implementation must involve internal and external user participation. Our findings about internal user participation contradict the previous research. During the progression of the qualitative analysis, other rare or unexpected factors to the CRM implementation literature were found. These are: accreditation review pressure for the contextual factors and legal and licensing agreement feasibility for the organizational factors.
Pro Bono: What's in it for law students? The students' perspective
Authors: McKeown Paul
Published: July 2017

In England and Wales, there is an increasing need for the provision of pro bono legal services.  Law students may be a resource that can help fill the access to justice gap, whilst at university and onwards in their future careers.  Whilst some students are intrinsically motivated towards altruistic behaviour, many are not.  This article will consider what motivates students to undertake pro bono work whilst at law school.

The article will explore the range of intrinsic and extrinsic motivating factors for student participation in pro bono programmes and consider how students can be encouraged to engage in such activities.  The article will also consider whether exposure to pro bono experience can instil a public service ethos in students.
In conclusion, the article will highlight experience as an influential factor in encouraging initial participation in pro bono work but also instilling a willingness to undertake pro bono work in the future.
The stories clinicians tell
Authors: Krieger Stefan
Published: July 2017

Unbelievably, it has been more than 15 years since I last visited Palacký during the inaugural year of its Clinic. So, in preparation for today’s talk, I thought I should go back to my files to refresh my memory of events a decade-and-a-half ago.  As I reviewed those documents, it struck me how the events of that time were much more complicated than I initially remembered.  In fact, I saw how my retelling of the events reflected in those papers could be constructed – with appropriate spin -- into different stories -- some of which could be dramatically divergent from others.
Klebsiella pneumoniae do Serotipo K1 e do Clone Hipervirulento ST23: Primeiro Caso Documentado em Portugal
Authors: Pereira Aida , Petrucci Tiago , Simões Maria João
Published: July 2017

A estirpe híper-virulenta Klebsiella pneumoniae serotipo K1 é responsável por uma síndrome invasiva infeciosa, caracterizada por abcessos hepáticos com manifestações extra-hepáticas. Inicialmente identificada em Taiwan, tem aumentado significativamente em vários países da Ásia, e mais recentemente na Europa e América do Norte, conferindo a esta entidade um caracter emergente e global. Os autores apresentam o caso clinico de uma mulher de 64 anos, caucasiana, portuguesa, sem antecedentes pessoais ou epidemiológicos como viagens ou exposição a produtos asiáticos, na qual foi diagnosticada, abcesso hepático piogénico complicado de derrame pleural por esta estirpe híper-virulenta. Após conhecimento do diagnóstico e instituição de terapêutica antibiótica combinada com drenagem percutânea, foi possível a resolução do caso clínico com sucesso. Este caso permitiu a identificação do primeiro caso de síndroma invasiva infeciosa, por Klebsiella pneumoniae do clone híper-virulento ST23 documentado em Portugal.
Breech Presentation: Vaginal Versus Cesarean Delivery, Which Intervention Leads to the Best Outcomes?
Authors: Fonseca Andreia , Silva Rita , Rato Inês , Neves Ana Raquel , Peixoto Carla , Ferraz Zita , Ramalho Inês , Carocha Ana , Félix Nisa , Valdoleiros Sandra , Galvão Ana , Gonçalves Daniela , Curado Joana , Palma Maria João , Antunes Isabel Lobo , Clode Nuno , Graça Luís Mendes
Published: July 2017

Introduction: The best route of delivery for the term breech fetus is still controversial. We aim to compare maternal and neonatal outcomes between vaginal and cesarean term breech deliveries.Material and Methods: Multicentric retrospective cohort study of singleton term breech fetuses delivered vaginally or by elective cesarean section from January 2012 - October 2014. Primary outcomes were maternal and neonatal morbidity or mortality.Results: Sixty five breech fetuses delivered vaginally were compared to 1262 delivered by elective cesarean. Nulliparous women were more common in the elective cesarean group (69.3% vs 24.6%; p < 0.0001). Gestational age at birth was significantly lower in the vaginal delivery group (38 ± 1 weeks vs 39 ± 0.8 weeks; p = 0.0029) as was birth weight (2928 ± 48.4 g vs 3168 ± 11.3 g; p < 0.0001). Apgar scores below seven on the first and fifth minutes were more likely in the vaginal delivery group (1st minute: 18.5% vs 5.9%; p = 0.0006; OR 3.6 [1.9 - 7.0]; 5th minute: 3.1% vs 0.2%; p = 0.0133; OR 20.0 [2.8 - 144.4]), as was fetal trauma (3.1% vs 0.3%: p = 0.031; OR 9.9 [1.8-55.6]). Neither group had cases of fetal acidemia. Admission to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, maternal postpartum hemorrhage and the incidence of other obstetric complications were similar between groups.Discussion: Although vaginal breech delivery was associated with lower Apgar scores and higher incidence of fetal trauma, overall rates of such events were low. Admission to the neonatal intensive care unit and maternal outcomes were similar.Conclusion: Both delivery routes seem equally valid, neither posing high maternal or neonatal complications’ incidence.
Hipertensão Arterial Sistémica Secundária: Incertezas do Diagnóstico
Authors: Dinis Paulo Gomes , Cachulo Maria Carmo , Fernandes Andreia , Paiva Luis , Gonçalves Lino
Published: July 2017

A hipertensão arterial sistémica configura-se hoje como um problema de saúde pública mundial, sendo a taxa de prevalência em Portugal de 26,9%. De acordo com a sua etiologia classifica-se em hipertensão arterial sistémica primária ou secundária. Em cerca de 90% dos casos, não é possível estabelecer uma causa e por isso a hipertensão arterial sistémica denomina-se primária. Nos restantes 5% a 10%, pode ser identificada uma causa secundária, potencialmente tratável. Para que o estudo da hipertensão arterial sistémica secundária seja custo-eficaz, torna-se essencial perceber quais os doentes a investigar, com que meios, e qual a melhor estratégia a adotar. As principais causas apontadas como responsáveis pela hipertensão arterial sistémica secundária são: patologia renal; endócrina; vascular e síndrome da apneia obstrutiva do sono. Entre estas, algumas são consensuais e outras mais controversas na literatura. A este propósito apresentamos dois casos de hipertensão arterial sistémica, cuja etiologia potencialmente secundária ainda é foco de debate.
Functional, Sensorial, Mobility and Communication Difficulties in the Portuguese Oldest Old (80+)
Authors: Brandão Daniela , Ribeiro Óscar , Paúl Constança
Published: July 2017

Introduction: The ageing of populations is evident in most developed countries, and the oldest old group is one of the segments with the fastest growing. The aim of this paper is to examine sociodemographic and health related characteristics of the portuguese oldest old, using a census-based approach.Material and Methods: A descriptive study considering all residents aged 80 years and older at the time of the 2011 Census (n = 532 219) was conducted. Information on sociodemographic characteristics, sensory functions (seeing, hearing), functional status (walking/climbing stairs, bathing/dressing alone), cognition (memory/concentration), and communication (understanding others/being understood) as assessed by the Portuguese census official questionnaires were analyzed.Results: Findings revealed that most of the oldest old are women (64.5%), widowed (53.9%), illiterate (46.1%) and live in private households (88.8%). Walking/climbing stairs (57.1%), vision (39.1%) and hearing (35.1%) were the dimensions where the oldest old presented major constrains. In parallel, understanding others/being understood (25.9%) and memory/concentration (34.4%) were the dimensions with lower percentages of difficulties. Significant differences were found between octogenarians/nonagenarians and centenarians for vision, walk/climb stairs, and bathing/dressing alone, with centenarians presenting a higher percentage of difficulties.Discussion: Portuguese oldest old showed significant difficulties in activities of daily living, nevertheless cognitive and communication capacities seem to be commonly maintained. Taken together, these findings suggest the need for functional assistance, which can be ultimately managed by the older person him/herself.Conclusion: Based on the observed differences between centenarians and younger oldest old, specific interventions should be equated to better respond to their potentially distinctive needs.
Governação de Saúde e Gestão de Proximidade: A Necessidade de Autonomia de Gestão nos Agrupamentos de Centros de Saúde
Authors: Firmino-Machado João , Magalhães Inês , Rodrigues João , Ramos Victor , Baptista Sofia , Vilas-Boas Bernardo
Published: July 2017

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Hemoptise Fatal
Authors: Costa Cristina Gonçalves , Gama Céline
Published: July 2017

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Diabetes na Doença Coronária: O Risco do Não Diagnóstico
Authors: Raposo João Filipe
Published: July 2017

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METODOLOGIAS DE APRENDIZAGEM QUE DESAFIAM OS ALUNOS, MEDIADAS POR TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS
Authors: Moura Adelina
Published: July 2017

Estudar a língua e a literatura portuguesas é um convite aos alunos para que conheçam e apreciem a sua própria língua. Espera-se que se apropriem das diferentes formas de expressão, recordem conteúdos e sejam competentes em diferentes contextos. Para tal, há necessidade de integrar metodologias de ensino e aprendizagem ativas, capazes de ajudar a desenvolver o currículo e competências essenciais. A integração de ferramentas digitais no processo educativo, como os dispositivos móveis que os alunos levam para a sala de aula, ajuda-nos na consecução dos objetivos educacionais e na criação de produtos e recursos curriculares inovadores e motivacionais. Neste texto partilhamos algumas experiências pedagógicas realizadas na aula de Português, com alunos do ensino profissional, tornando as aulas em momentos de aprendizagem memoráveis e desafiantes.
A INTERNET COMO FERRAMENTA DE APRENDIZAGEM E DIFUSÃO CULTURAL E LINGUÍSTICA DAS MULHERES SURDAS
Authors: Gediel Ana Luisa Borba , Santos Dias Mylene Mayara , Fraga de Paula Thayane
Published: July 2017

O artigo pauta-se no desenvolvimento de um estudo etnográfico acerca da saúde de um grupo de mulheres Surdas e do uso de Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TICs) como agency, ou seja, como instrumento de busca de entendimento acerca de sua saúde corporal e de sua sexualidade. Neste processo verificamos por meio das redes sociais que o uso da LIBRAS (Língua Brasileira de Sinais) e a identificação com o ser Surdo caracterizam-se de forma positiva, pois contrapõem-se à visão da surdez como deficiência. Por fim, demonstramos a importância do uso das tecnologias como meio de acesso aos conhecimentos sobre a própria saúde, que nem sempre chegam às mulheres Surdas a partir dos profissionais da saúde.
PEDAGOGIA DA ALTERNÂNCIA: teoria e prática na construção do conhecimento
Authors: Santos Jocyléia Santana dos , Macedo Maria de Lourdes Leoncio
Published: July 2017

A pesquisa objetiva analisar se a Pedagogia da Alternância desenvolvida na Escola Família Agrícola de Porto Nacional realiza a integração do tempo escola com o tempo comunidade, trazendo melhoria e conhecimentos técnicos para a produção no campo. Os dados foram coletados por meio de pesquisa documental e de campo, utilizou-se do método da história oral temática, com entrevistas semiestruturadas com pessoas ligadas ao objeto de estudo, sendo os pais, alunos e funcionários da Escola. Conclui-se que a Pedagogia da Alternância desenvolvida na Escola traz qualidade de ensino e de vida para o educando e a comunidade de assentados. No tempo comunidade, o estudante troca experiência com a família e os camponeses, utilizando-se dos instrumentos da Pedagogia da Alternância, melhorando sua produção e as técnicas agrícolas empregadas em seu meio rural.
Cyclone, Salinity Intrusion and Adaptation and Coping Measures in Coastal Bangladesh
Authors: Saha Sebak Kumar
Published: July 2017

Although households in the coastal areas of Bangladesh undertake various adaptation and coping measures to minimise their vulnerability to cyclone hazards and salinity intrusion, these autonomous measures have received little attention in the past. However, the Government of Bangladesh has recently emphasised the importance of understanding these measures so that necessary interventions to make households more resilient to natural hazards and the adverse impacts of climate change can be introduced. This paper, based on secondary sources, explores adaptation and coping measures that households in the coastal areas of Bangladesh undertake to minimise their vulnerability to cyclone hazards and salinity intrusion. This paper shows that many of the adaptation and coping measures contribute to making households less vulnerable and more resilient to cyclone hazards and salinity intrusion, although some coping measures do the opposite as they reduce households’ adaptive capacities instead of improving them. This paper argues that the adaptation and coping measures that contribute to reducing households’ vulnerability to natural hazards need to be supported and guided by the government and NGOs to make them more effective. Additionally, measures that make households more vulnerable also need to be addressed by the government and NGOs, as most of these measures are related to and constrained by both poverty, and because the households have little or no access to economic opportunities.
Character Strengths and Academic Achievements of Undergraduate College Students of Guwahati, Assam
Authors: Choudhury Sabiha Alam , Borooah Indranee P.
Published: July 2017

Character strengths, as conceptualised by the Values-In-Action (VIA) strengths classification system, are core characteristics of individuals that allow people to be virtuous (Seligman 2002). They are moral, intrinsically valuable, and ubiquitous traits that can be developed and enhanced. Social psychologists and sociologists consider achievements in college or university level, because of recognition and proper utilisation of the character strengths possessed by the individual students. The current study was conducted amongst 240 undergraduate college students of arts stream (60 males and 60 females) and science stream (60 males and 60 females) falling within the age group of 18-21 years, with the aim of finding out if the character strengths of the male and female undergraduate students are associated with their college academic achievements. It was found that significant correlation existed between appreciation of beauty and excellence, fairness, forgiveness, honesty, humour, kindness, love of learning and humility with the academic achievement of the students.